Activity: Patterns of Promise As you have seen, there is no simple method or rubric for evaluating the impact of technology on schools. There are tools, however, that can assist your efforts to develop evaluation methods. Dr. Larry Harris developed a chart to help in the selection of exemplary programs that represent "Best Practices in Using Technology for Instruction." This chart was used to evaluate programs nominated from throughout the Southeast for inclusion in the publication, Patterns of Promise. 29 It is best viewed in this printer-friendly version. Consider a technology initiative in your school or district and use Harris's evaluation chart to perform an assessment. In your opinion, how well does the initiative support the evaluation standards and criteria presented in the form? What evidence do you have to support your analysis? Now that you have done this quick evaluation, how can you use this data to positively impact future deployment of your technology integration efforts? Post a brief summary of the technology initiative you selected and what you learned from this informal evaluation. Include a brief description of the major facets of the program and major outcomes from the evaluation. Consider using the evaluation chart as a starting point for future technology initiatives and feel free to share it with individuals or committees charged with developing and/or assessing technology-supported programs. Click the "Discussion" button on the top menu bar to view your response and the responses from other participants to this activity.