Mission-Goals

Working document from Retreat (July 15, 2009) __**Mission Statement**__ The New Hampshire affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (NHSTE) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support qualify education using information technologies. (old mission statement)

//The New Hampshire affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (NHSTE) is a non-profit organization formed by volunteers to improve education through the use of technology within the educational community.

Our mission is to inspire teaching and learning by making connections among people, programs, and resources that build and support the use of technology within the educational community. (mission statement that is on the website)//

__**Core Principles**__ We believe that: • The strength of our organization depends upon the diversity of our members. • Our members have a need for professional development opportunities. • Educational goals drive the use of technology. • Our organization should serve the needs of our members. • Our organization depends on the contributions of our members. • Building partnerships is important to our effectiveness. • Access to information technologies should be equitable.

 Link to google spreadsheet: []  Place comments here. . . . __**Goals**__ 1. To serve as a leader and role model in demonstrating the effective use of information technologies.

2. To serve in an advisory capacity regarding information technologies.

3. To provide relevant information about existing and emerging information technologies. 4. To represent the needs of New Hampshire educators to appropriate governmental agencies and policy makers regarding information technologies. Although communication has improved at the federal level, I would like to set an objective to build a relationship with NH legislators and NH educational organizations (McClaskey) 5. To promote and/or encourage the application of information technologies to support curricular goals, instruction, and the management of learning resources. 6. To advance and acknowledge the leadership skills of New Hampshire educators in the field of information technologies. 7. To advocate the ethical use of information technologies. 8. To improve communication and collaboration using information technologies. 9. To foster active partnerships with stake holders in the field of information technologies. 10. To promote and practice effective management of the NHSTE organization.