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For Unit 7, you will submit the final Case Study Paper For Unit 7, you will submit the final Case Study Paper  Write an APA formatted paper that is 12–15 double-spaced pages (not counting title, appendix, and reference pages). Remember, much of this work you have already done for you papers in Units 2, 4, & 6. Thus the outstanding parts are shaping out the Introduction, Vision/Plan, Plan for Change, and Call to Action. Introduction (1/2 page–1 page): Describe the educational organization that is the subject of your project.  Introduce the educational organization and discuss the history of the organization. If you do not want to use the real name, a pseudonym is fine. Include the following information, as applicable: o Describe the type of educational organization it is. o Describe the population the organization serves. o Age, race/ethnicity, median community income, etc. History: Past & Present (1–2 pages):  When was the educational organization founded?  Have there been major changes/transformations over the history of the organization? Describe these. (This is the lead-up to how the organization came to its current status.)  Describe the current state of the organization/classroom/etc.  Is it successfully serving the children/employees/clients/etc.?  How is it serving the population/what programs/teaching methods, etc.?  Discuss the mission/vision of this organization. Trends in Education (3–5 pages): What are the historical events and current technological, public policy, economic, and demographic trends in education that inform my vision of education? Use the educational literature to answer the above question. Methodology/Futuring Techniques (1–2 pages):  Discuss the futuring technique(s) you will use for your project.  Provide a general overview of the technique(s).  Discuss how the technique is applied in your project. Vision/Plan (3–5 pages): Scenario (2–3 pages): Write a vision for five years into the future of your educational context based on your literature review and use of the futuring technique(s). (This is your proposed scenario.)  Describe what the organization/classroom/etc. will look like five years from now.  Include a fully cited, clear rationale of why the organization will be operating as predicted.  Describe at least five challenges and five opportunities your Future Vision presents to the organization. (bullet or number your challenges and opportunities)  Analyze what you believe will happen if the organization does not transform into a future oriented educational organization as you suggest. Plan for Change (1/2 page–1 page): Suggest at least five ways the organization should prepare for these changes. Call to Action (1/2 page–1 page): Close your Future Vision with a “call to action,” which includes the first one or two steps the organization should begin immediately to start on the path of your Future Vision. (These steps should be feasible, supportable {is training needed? is there a budget?}, and use technology, as needed, to allow for on-going work/documentation/etc. For example, if you want to establish a committee, an online forum with specific, on-going activities will be needed.) References (Separate page): You should use at least eight peer-reviewed references, government reports, internal documents, and appropriate articles from select, specialized periodicals (such as the Futurist) that have led to the vision for the future you are outlining. In-text citations and reference page must be in APA format. Appendix (Separate page): Attach your completed Scanning tool, which should be either the Excel planning tool or your created mind map.