I have been inundated with reading! My head is so full it may just pop! The good thing is that all the topics are complementary. The bad thing is keeping it sorted out into separate classes. This weeks' Strategic Planning reading was all about different strategic planning models and the purpose of information systems strategic planning. I really enjoyed the web readings and feel I have a much firmer grasp on the steps involved in strategic planning. The book reading was pretty dry, but it did have some nice charts. I am very visual, so charts are my friends!
As far as confusing areas from the reading goes...I still don't really see the need for the different models. The basic model seems to embody everything you need to get a plan going. It just seems like all the other models are variations of the same thing without much point. Maybe that is just beginner ignorance speaking. There are probably strategic planners out there who would be highly offended by my dismissal of the finer points of the different models.
Anyway, I feel more confident about speaking to my planning group for my project on developing a strategic plan for their technology needs on Monday. I have a good idea already what the needs are going to be and some ideas of how to go about reaching their goals. I can't forsee any setbacks at the moment, but I imagine there will be some along the way.
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Crystal,
I agree that the book reading is less than captivating, but it provides a technology perspective that we must consider as ETECers. I added the web readings to enhance understanding and to give a broader picture.
As for your take on the strategic planning models...yes, the models have similarities and I am glad you picked up on this so easily. As you work through this semester you will also find that there are slight nuances to planning depending on the purpose of the plan, audience, timing, etc., and that is why there are so many different models. Each model accomodates some of those nuances. :)
So yes, they have the same basic base, but there are differences to accomodate specific situations. For example, writing a lesson plan for fractions for several grade levels follows the same basic process, but there are little things you do to make it more appropriate for your specific audience (4th graders vs seniors), purpose (teaching for standarized test taking vs teaching for everyday application), and timing (1 week lesson vs 1 day lesson).
Again, as we progress through the semester and you work on your project these things will become more evident. :)
Keep up the good work. You are doing great thus far!
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