Vision

by Darryl Vidal, Michael Casey

This book provides a straightforward approach to developing a school or district’s vision to guide all stakeholders toward a common goal with educational technology. This book is intended for educational leaders to provide a structured methodology for a school or district to develop their own vision of educational technology. This book discusses educational technology in a non-technical manner and addresses ideas and concerns about 1:1 computing and bring your own device solutions (BYOD). This book will answer the following

- Why do we need a VISION for Technology in Education?
- How do we develop our own VISION for Educational Technology?
- Does our VISION for educational technology support our District Strategic Plan?
- How do today’s infrastructure requirements, instructional applications and equipment impact our VISION?

92 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 2014

About the author

Darryl Vidal is an author, educator, martial arts grandmaster, and publisher whose lifelong mission is to educate, inspire, and preserve the stories that shape America. As the founder of Crane Books LLC, Darryl leads a hybrid publishing company dedicated to helping new authors bring their fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books to life. His catalog includes works on American history, education, and personal development—each written or published with the goal of sparking curiosity and pride in learning.

Darryl is also the co-author of Backstage: Behind the Curtains with the Greatest Entertainers of the 20th Century with Marty Harrell, a captivating first-hand account of the golden age of music and the legends who defined it. Together, they revived the book for a new generation in its 2025 expanded edition, giving readers a front-row seat to stories from the big band era through the rise of Las Vegas entertainment.

In addition to his publishing career, Darryl is a 10th-degree black belt and Grandmaster in Chinese Kenpo Karate, a former consultant for major K–12 school districts, and a lifelong student of history. Through his writing and teaching, he continues to encourage young people to honor America’s past while shaping its future with knowledge, courage, and pride.