This course prepares participants to become agents of change beyond their classrooms in the field of technology and learning. Participants will consider how to develop grants, manage a technology budget and provide leadership within one’s district. The course will pose issues to be addressed, explore roadblocks to maneuver past, and provide troubleshooting advice. Participants will use and evaluate a variety of software and hardware tools to determine which are essential to have on hand in every classroom and on every school campus. For example, software for multimedia authoring, concept mapping, and office productivity will be explored. Likewise, instructional use of hardware tools such as digital cameras, PDAs, and investigative probes will be investigated. Finally, the course will explore promising trends for the future, such as individualized instruction through the use of technology and virtual schools.