Maryland § 7-904

§ 7-904.

    (a)    The State Superintendent may:

        (1)    Procure and develop curriculum-based learning resources using state-of-the-art technologies and techniques designed to increase the achievement levels of all students in all subject areas;

        (2)    Procure and develop long-term comprehensive instructional programming and associated support resources that ensure maximum access by all educational institutions;

        (3)    Develop standards for teachers and other school system employees for the offering of courses or services on the Internet or through other developing technologies;

        (4)    Review courses and courseware to assure quality and alignment with the Maryland content standards and other appropriate standards;

        (5)    Track and issue periodic reports on the type and frequency of courses or services utilized by teachers and other professionals under this section; and

        (6)    Award grants to eligible private or public consortia to enable eligible consortia to develop state-of-the-art technology-enhanced instructional products, resources, and services for use in the classroom, including:

            (i)    The development, production, and distribution of instructional programming for students;

            (ii)    Staff development programming for teachers; and

            (iii)    Incorporation of creative state-of-the-art applications of technology-enhanced learning resources, such as:

                1.    Computer software;

                2.    Databases;

                3.    Films;

                4.    Transparencies;

                5.    Multimedia video and audio discs;

                6.    Telecommunications;

                7.    Educational television;

                8.    Print resources; and

                9.    Web-based resources and courses.

    (b)    In accordance with Subtitle 10A of this title, the State Superintendent shall award a grant for the implementation of a pilot program to introduce elementary age students to computer technology and train teachers to integrate that technology into their curriculum.