(1) ensure student development of critical thinking skills through alignment of technology-supported instructional activities with Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (http://www.fldoe.org/bii/curriculum/SSS/);

(2) expand intensive teacher technology integration professional development through the

(3) strengthen student content and digital literacy through challenging, engaging, and collaborative learning activities with a focus on science;

(4) extend learning beyond the classroom day through increased student use of laptops and mobile personal learning devices;

(5) expand teacher and administrator EETT program involvement in schools serving especially challenging student populations;

(6) assist Florida school districts in preparing for computer-based assessments; and

(7) support implementation of Florida’s Technology Plan (http://www.floridatechplan.org/).