Elizabeth hoelker technology plan

Tower Grove Christian SchoolOur mission is to provide a complete education which

promotes academic excellence and a biblical worldview. It is the goal of TGCS to equip students with the intellect

and character they need to impact their world.

2013-2017 Technology Plan

Tower Grove Christian School4257 Magnolia Avenue

Saint Louis, Missouri 63110314-776-6473www.tgcs.net

http://www.tgcs.net/

Table of Contents

Introduction...................................................................................................................................3

Vision and Mission.........................................................................................................................3

Curriculum..................................................................................................................................... 4

Needs Assessment.........................................................................................................................4

Goals and Objectives......................................................................................................................6

Training..........................................................................................................................................6

Budget and Funding.......................................................................................................................7

Evaluation...................................................................................................................................... 7

Sound Design................................................................................................................................. 9

Appendix......................................................................................................................................10

Action Plans................................................................................................................................. 21

References................................................................................................................................... 24

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Introduction

Tower Grove Christian School was founded in 1978 as a ministry of Tower Grove Baptist Church. We are located in St. Louis city, near Tower Grove Park and Missouri Botanical Garden; we serve nearly 200 students from in and around this area. Tower Grove can be described as a school that nurtures the whole student: body, mind, and spirit. Leading students to a life in Christ, based on Biblical foundations, is first and foremost. Additionally, we provide a challenging and comprehensive elementary, middle, and high school academic program, preparing students for college and career. The program consists of classes that meet 21st century standards for education. Finally, we have programs aimed at physical fitness; these include physical education and a sports program for both boys and girls.

The 2013-2017 Technology Plan was developed by the school Technology Leader and supports the vision and mission of Tower Grove Christian School. This plan provides a framework for hardware/software improvements and teacher training. It applies to administration, teachers, students, and resources/support.

The Tower Grove Christian School Technology Plan includes sections as outlined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education [DESE].

1. Mission Statement2. Needs Assessment 3. Goals4. Objectives, Strategies, Action Steps5. Additional Elements

Once the Technology Plan is approved by the TGCS Administration, it will be adopted. The plan will be reviewed according to the evaluation plan and revised every 5 years.

Vision and Mission

Vision: By continuously improving our technology resources and providing training, Tower Grove Christian School can ensure that our teachers and students are proficient users of new technologies. Through professional development, teachers acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate technology in the classroom and they are held accountable for doing so. Students are engaged in curriculum that teaches “life and career skills, learning and innovation skills, and information, media, and technology skills” (P21, 2011, graphic). The school has current technology (hardware and software) readily available to students and teachers.


Mission: Our mission is to provide a complete education which promotes academic excellence and a biblical worldview. It is the goal of TGCS to equip students with the intellect and character they need to impact their world.

Curriculum

The basic goal of education has not changed and we believe that we have developed a solid curriculum, which is reviewed on a continuous basis. However, the tools to achieve the goal of education have changed and with these changes have come additional opportunities to enhance education. Integration strategies and methods will be ingrained into the curriculum as the Curriculum Team continues its review. National Educational Technology Standards [NETS] for students and teachers will be used as a basis.

Needs Assessment

Existing Resources: Prior to moving forward, it is necessary to provide a clear picture of where we currently stand.

The following list is an overview of our current technology resources:

School is hardwired to provide Internet and network connections Wireless access is available building-wide 2-24 station computer labs are readily available (elementary and middle/high school) A minimum of one networked computer in each classroom for teacher use The Administration, Support Faculty, and Teachers use Sycamore to track student

information. Parents and students can access student information online (Sycamore). All computers have Microsoft Office 2000 installed There are 6 TV and VCR/DVD carts available. A projector and Smart Board are available in the elementary computer lab. A quality digital camera is available (Yearbook)

The following list is an overview of our current human technology resources:

Elizabeth Hoelker -Serves as our Librarian/Instructional Technologist and Technology Leader. She has substantially guided the increase in technology throughout the school, since taking over this position in the fall of 2008. Our K-12 computer teacher, who has added several upper-level class offerings in the 2012-2013 school year. Assists in day to day technology needs as well as presenting professional development sessions.


Keith Wheeler -Volunteers as the IT director for the building. He is available to do the more complex aspects of the school technology. He often assists remotely to keep the system functioning.

Donna Kohlberg -Officially the Middle/High school principal; is an “early adopter” of technology and provides valuable input. She helps staff members gain proficiency in new school-wide technology mandates, such as Sycamore.

Kathi Smith and Mike Gregory -Our elementary principal and school administrator; they are supportive of technology advances and changes necessary to the school. They play a vital role in encouraging the faculty and staff to adopt and use technology.

Faculty and Staff -The entire faculty and staff have great attitudes and are willing to adopt and use technology to better the education provided by Tower Grove Christian School.

New Resources:

The following is an overview of additional hardware/software resources required to fully implement this plan (See the Appendix for Action Plans, which will give more specific information.):

Teaching:

Obtain video editing software to facilitate new classes. Obtain classroom management software that will allow the instructor to view and

control student desktops.

Training:

No additional purchases necessary; our staff Technology Leader is qualified to administer professional development.

Software:

Determine uniform software to be used and obtain at least 100 seats/licenses. Update keyboarding software (25 seats/licenses). Update paint software (25 seats/licenses).

Hardware:

Acquire 20-30 laptop computers (for teachers) Acquire new desktop computers/monitors (for the 2 computer labs) Acquire 2 iPad carts Acquire 50 iPads


Acquire 6 DVD/BluRay players Place projectors in each classroom Place document cameras in each classroom

Additionally, the Technology Plan will be placed on the school website and a comment section will be made available, where stakeholders (parents, teachers, staff, and community) can offer comments and constructive criticism. The input will be organized and changes to the plan will be made based on priority.

Goals and Objectives

Tower Grove Christian School has four major goals with this plan: Training, Teaching, Learning, and Resources

Goal: TrainingObjectives:

Training will be made available to all teachers in how to use technology tools and how to effectively integrate them into the curriculum.

Goal: TeachingObjectives:

All teachers will model instructional strategies that clearly show effective technology integration strategies.

Goal: Learning Additional technology tools and increased technology integration will enhance learning

for all students.Goal: Resources

Hardware, software, and funding will support the goals for teaching and training.

Training

A good understanding of the use of technology tools, as well as how to implement technology into the curriculum is essential for classroom teachers. Tower Grove Christian School is committed to providing professional development in these areas. On-going training opportunities will be made available for the teachers and staff; the training will focus on the technology tools available for use, as well as integration strategies. Training will consist of direct and indirect instruction, along with mentoring and collaboration, creating a community where teachers can learn from one another.

Direct and Indirect Instruction: This training will take the form of professional development sessions, led by an instructor. Topics covered will range from using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), to free on-line applications, working with email, and much more; as 6 | Tower Grove Christian School Technology Plan 2013-2017

new technologies are introduced, for example the iPad, training will be made available. The school Technology Leader will administer the professional development. Topics will be selected based on observation, as well as surveys of teacher needs/preferences. (See appendix A)

Mentoring and Collaboration: Faculty/Staff who are seen as “early adopters” and more proficient with technology will be selected to take on the role of “Mentor”. These mentors will collaborate with assigned teams to help encourage increased use and adoption.

Budget and Funding

The costs for the improvements will be based on the current market values, which will take into account tangible costs for items such as the hardware, software, and training. These tangible costs are visible in the Rough Order of Magnitude (Appendix G), which shows estimates of what the project will cost, within -50% to + 100%.

We anticipate the following sources of funding:

Grant funding Hardware/software donations Fundraising by the school as a whole Budget allocations

Grant funding and hardware/software donations are somewhat unpredictable and effect the time it takes for this project to be complete; these funds will be used for Blu-ray Players, Document Cameras, iPads and iPad carts. Funds raised through fundraising will be used toward the software upgrades. Additional grant funds and budget allocations will be saved and used toward hardware upgrades, such as computers, laptops, and projectors.

Evaluation

The four main areas of assessment align directly with the goals of this plan. The overall purpose of these evaluations is to determine “if a project met its anticipated objectives” and “determine what project teams could have done better” (Management, p. 1).

Training: A Teacher Survey (Appendix A) will be done to analyze the needs for training and technology tools (hardware/software). Following each training teachers will complete a Training Survey (Appendix B) regarding the effectiveness of the training. This will be formative evaluation in an effort to “take a look at what is or isn’t working and make adjustments while the activities are still fluid” (Evaluation, p. 187). After quarterly training sessions, a summative evaluation will be done, the Teacher Survey (Appendix A) will be done again and the results from the initial survey and the final survey will be reviewed “in order to make decisions about 7 | Tower Grove Christian School Technology Plan 2013-2017

the value of the entire initiative” (Evaluation, p. 187); this will be completed each year and will assist in determining the effectiveness of the technology tools and training.

Teaching: In order to evaluate the level of technology integration, teachers will be held accountable for submitting a minimum of one technology integration lesson each week using the Integrating Technology into Education-Lesson Plan Guideline form (Appendix C); initial training will cover these guidelines as well as National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers [NETS-T]. The NETS-T are “the standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge educators need to teach, work, and learn in an increasingly connected global and digital society” (ISTE, 2012, p. 1). Administration will observe instruction and use a Teacher Evaluation and Observation Checklist (Appendix D) to further evaluate for NETS-T; this will be done quarterly and the results will be recorded and used to gauge the increase in technology integration.

Learning: In order to make “Realistic evaluations of instructional technology’s impact on students and their academic achievements” (Evaluation, p. 182), data will be collected from a variety of teacher created evaluation tools and reviewed yearly. These tools will include: observations, checklists, rating scales, and rubrics created by the teachers as assessment tools for various lessons. Additionally, standardized tests will be administered each year and scores will be compared. The data review and test comparison will provide insight into the positive effects on student learning of the new technology tools and the increase in technology integration.

Resources: Hardware will be evaluated based on a set of evaluation criteria (Appendix E). The Information Technology Leader will also report on the number of problems observed throughout the year with hardware. Software will be evaluated based on a set of evaluation criteria (Appendix F). Teachers will complete hardware/software surveys yearly. The data from these evaluations will be used in making changes and updates.

Finally, a yearly review of each section of the Technology Plan will be completed. The review will determine “What went well, what didn’t go well, what could have been done better and what steps could have been taken to improve a project’s quality” (Management, p. 2). Updates will be made accordingly.

Surveys will be administered during staff meetings when appropriate; others will be made available using free applications such as Jot Form, Survey Monkey, or Google Forms.

Sound Design


Much research has gone into the basis for this plan. According to the National Education Association [NEA], “Far more important is the educator’s role in employing today’s technologies to make material accessible and engaging—in other words, encouraging students to create, communicate, and collaborate in ways never before possible.” (NEA, 2013, p. 1). The NEA supports training teachers in the use of technology and believes all schools should have technology available for students. Additionally, a previous action plan was conducted at the school (The Relationship Between Professional Development and Classroom Technology Integration by Elizabeth Hoelker), in which the teachers were questioned on their technology usage over a two week period prior to instruction. The responses were recorded and used as base data for later comparison. During the study, the group of teachers participated in professional technology instruction for a period of one hour. Two weeks post instruction, the same classroom teachers were re-questioned on their technology usage. The responses were recorded and used as data. The original set of data was compared to the final set of data and changes in teacher responses were noted. The study clearly showed that professional development in technology integration does have an effect on technology usage. As a result of the instruction, many of the teachers changed their beliefs regarding ways technology could be used in the classroom, as well as their beliefs about how their skills impact technology use. It is believed that if teachers were administered further instruction on basic computer skills and technology integration an increase in technology usage in the classroom would be more evident. Thus, we have made it our goal that training will be made available to all teachers in how to use technology tools and how to effectively integrate them into the curriculum. It is believed that as a result of this training, our second goal will be attainable and all teachers will model instructional strategies that clearly show effective technology integration strategies. Further, the NEA describes what a 21st century classroom should look like:

“Interactive demonstration boards that allow the class to work through the material together. Access via the Internet to engaging and transformative content from around the globe via tested and reliable learning portals. Pens that record audio and data while writing like a regular pen help keep students organized and allow educators to share their notes easily (add audio and you’ve created a “pencast”). Mobile devices with long-lasting batteries that allow students to learn on the go. Desktop and mobile devices that are not bound by old-fashioned school wiring. Web-based applications that connect students, parents, and educators” (NEA, 2013, p. 1).

Therefore, our third goal, to add additional resources, will help support our goals for teaching and training.

Appendix


Appendix A

Teacher Survey: Technology Use and Integration

Tower Grove Christian School is developing a Technology Plan. This survey will help us to identify how you are currently using technology and how we can best meet your needs.Please carefully answer each question. (This should take about ten minutes to complete.)1. Describe your position:___ Classroom Teacher___ Specialty Teacher___ Administration___ Staff2. How many years have you been teaching?3. What grade level(s)?4. What subjects do you teach?___ Math___ Science___ History/Social Studies___ Language Arts/English___ Bible___ Specialty Class (Circle one: Art, Music, PE, Computer, Library, Spanish)5. How many students are in your class?6. Indicate which technology you know how to use for your own purpose and for your students.

For You For StudentsComputerDisk driveUSB Flash driveInternetVCR/Bluray/TVVideo RecorderiPod or MP3 deviceDigital CameraScannerSmartBoard7. What type of computer do you use?Classroom:Home:Other:8. If you do not use a computer now, please explain why.


9. Indicate what software you know how to use for your own purpose and for your students.For You For Students

NoneWord Processing (Word)Spreadsheet (Excel)Presentation (PowerPoint)Publishing (Publisher)GraphicsInternetE-mailGamesGrading (Sycamore)Miscellaneous ______________10. What best describes your understanding of technology:COMPUTER___ Novice___ Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and simple Graphics___ Variety of software___ Have students use computers (For what ________________________)___ Can perform maintenance and repair___ Can perform networking tasks___ Can teach and help others___ Have little or no interestINTERNET___ Novice___ Can E-mail___ Can E-mail with attachments___ Can perform On-line searches___ Can download lessons and activities___ Can create web pages___ Comfortable using the internet with students___ Can teach and help others___ Have little or no interestVIDEO AND PRODUCTION___ Novice___ Video Recorder___ Video Editing Equipment___ Have used video recorders or editing equipment with my students___ Can teach and help others___ Have little or no interest11. On average how many hours per week do your students use computers?___ None___ 30 minutes in computer lab with Instructional Technologist11 | Tower Grove Christian School Technology Plan 2013-2017

___ 30-60 minutes___ 1-2 hours___ 3-5 hours___ 6 hours or more12. Number of students in your class:______13. Number of students in your class who use computer at home______14. What best describes your students understanding of technology:COMPUTER___ Novice___ Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and simple Graphics___ Variety of software___ Have students use computers (For what ________________________)___ Can perform maintenance and repair___ Can perform networking tasks___ Can teach and help others___ Have little or no interestINTERNET___ Novice___ Can E-mail___ Can E-mail with attachments___ Can perform On-line searches___ Can download lessons and activities___ Can create web pages___ Comfortable using the internet with students___ Can teach and help others___ Have little or no interestVIDEO AND PRODUCTION___ Novice___ Video Recorder___ Video Editing Equipment___ Have used video recorders or editing equipment with my students___ Can teach and help others___ Have little or no interest15. Please indicate your priorities for the technology plan by circling the appropriate number (1 lowest, 5 highest).Computers for teachers 1 2 3 4 5Computers for students 1 2 3 4 5Computer labs 1 2 3 4 5Instructional software 1 2 3 4 5Professional development 1 2 3 4 5Other technologies (digital camera, video recorder, DVD player, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5Other ___________________________ 1 2 3 4 516. What kinds of technology training would you find most useful?12 | Tower Grove Christian School Technology Plan 2013-2017

___ Basic computer skills___ Word Processing___ Spreadsheet___ Presentation___ Sycamore___ E-mail___ Internet___ Software evaluation___ Basic maintenance___ Integrating technology into the classroom/curriculum___ Other ___________________________17. How do you envision technology changing how teachers work and students learn?

18. What additional items do you believe the technology plan should address?

The idea for this survey came from the Ed Tech Profile Survey by San Luis Obispo County Office of Education and was recreated and revised for educational purposes. Should we decide to use this survey, we would need to purchase the rights to it from www.docstoc.com.

Appendix B

Training Survey

Subject:

Presented by:

Date:

1. Please describe the training (5 best, 1 worst):

Well organized 5 4 3 2 1 DisorganizedUnderstandable 5 4 3 2 1 ConfusingUseful 5 4 3 2 1 Not Useful

2. What did you consider to be the most helpful?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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______________________________________________________________________________3. What did you consider to be the least helpful?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What information from this workshop will you be able to apply to your teaching or classroom?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. What other training topics would be useful to you?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Appendix C

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO EDUCATION-LESSON PLAN GUIDELINELesson/Problem:

Subject Areas Involved:

Grade Levels:

Time Available:

Possible Technology Solutions:

Technology Standards:

What advantage would the above technology have or the above lesson/problem?

How would the technology be a better way than the usual way of learning?

Why should I use a technology-based method?

Objectives/Assessment Measures:

What advantages/disadvantages are there to directed strategies and constructivist strategies?


Should the approach be single subject or interdisciplinary?

Content Standards:

What technology can best support these methods?

Pre-Technology Instruction:

Technology Instruction:

Post-Technology Instruction:

Is the environment adequately prepared?

Equipment, Software, Media, and Materials Needed:

Accessibility:

Privacy/Safety:

What worked well?

What could be improved?

This guideline for integrating technology into education was created using the components of a typical lesson plan and the Technology Integration Planning Model. The TIP Model (Roblyer, 2010).

Appendix D

NETS-T Teacher Evaluation and Observation Checklist(Please check the appropriate column during each observation.)

STANDARDS:

Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3

Observation 4

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NOPromote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and


clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.Communicate relevant information


and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats.Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools.Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.Evaluate and reflect on current


research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.

Total each column.

The above Standards are from the ISTE, National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers.

Appendix E

Hardware EvaluationHardware:

Description (brand, cost, etc):

Usage notes:

CRITERIA

Criteria Inadequate Adequate ExcellentNot

ApplicableEasy to set up

Easy to use

Fits in classroom easily

Meets school standards

Compatible with other classroom equipment

Compatible with existing software

Available IT support

Training available

Rating as teaching/learning tool

Other:

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Multiply by this number: 1 2 3 4

TOTALS:

Place total from all columns here:

*Equipment that scores higher is better than that equipment that scores lowly.The idea for this survey came from the The Margaret Beeks Library Media Center and was recreated and revised for educational purposes. Should we decide to use this survey, we would need to purchase the rights to it from www.docstoc.com.

Appendix F

Software Evaluation

Name: __________________________________________________ Date: ________________________Software Title: _________________________________________________________________________Software Publisher: _____________________________________________________________________Type of Media (CD-Rom, Download, etc): ___________________________________________________Version of Windows the software is written for: ______________________________________________Hardware Requirements: ________________________________________________________________Subject Area: __________________________________________________________________________Grade Level: _____ K-3 _____ 4-6 _____ 7-8 _____ 9-12Group Size: _____ Individual _____ Small Group _____ Class _____ OtherDoes the software address the curriculum goals/objective? ____________________________________What goals/objectives does it meet for grade level curriculum?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please carefully answer the following questions, yes or no.

YES NOIs the program free of objectionable material?Is the software multicultural?Is the program creative, interactive, motivational?Is the software user-friendly?Is software help/technical support available?Is student assessment available?Are teacher support materials available?Are student support materials available?

Please rate the following on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellet).1 2 3 4 5

Ease of Use



>Skills needed are child appropriate>Students can use independently after demonstration>Help is availableSoftware is aligned with grade level curriculumEducational/Curriculum Content>Content changes at many levels>If game orientated, the game does not detract from learning>Software is for remedial, simulation, enrichment, or content objective learning>Offers an alternative way to meet current curriculum goalsInstructional Design>Software is enjoyable to use>Graphics and sound are appropriate for age>Students remain interested>Feedback is provided to student>Software challenges students who are successful>Software reviews material that student is unsuccessful with>Software has speech>Software has optional printing capabilities>Teacher can customize software for individual studentsCost is equal to the value of the software to your curriculum.

Do you recommend this product for purchase? _____ yes _____noWhat is your overall evaluation of the software (Poor, Excellent) and why? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Comments:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The idea for this survey came from the Educational Software Evaluation Matrix by Albion Public Schools and was recreated and revised for educational purposes. Should we decide to use this survey, we would need to purchase the rights to it from www.docstoc.com.

Appendix G

Rough Order of MagnitudeElement Cost Estimate20-30 laptop computers (for teachers) Dell Latitude $550 each (Total $16,500)Desktop computers/monitors (for 2 labs) Dell Precision $900 each (Total $45,000)



2 iPad carts LocknCharge $3,000 each (Total $6,000(grant funds))50 iPads iPad2 $399 each (Total $19,950(grant funds))6 DVD/Blu-ray players Sony Wi-Fi $90 each (Total $540(grant funds))Projectors (for each classroom) Epson Powerlite $950 each (Total $28,500)Document cameras (for each classroom) Epson $400 each (Total $12,000(grant funds))100 seats/licenses of uniform software $ Waiting on Estimate (Grant Funds)Keyboarding software (25 seats/licenses) $799.95 (Grant Funds)Paint software (25 seats/licenses) $650 (Grant Funds)Classroom management software Interclass 60 PCs $1200 (Grant Funds)

Action Plans

Action Plan #1 New Hardware and SoftwareGoals and Outcomes:This plan consists of hardware/software updates for the computer system. The goal is to update hardware and software, in order to enhance student learning. The expected outcomes are that all students will have access to 21st century technology tools and that teachers will be able to use these tools to teach life and career skills, learning and innovation skills, and information, media, and technology skills.Action Items:

1. Acquire 20-30 laptop computers (for teachers)2. Acquire 40-50 computers/monitors (for the two computer labs)3. Acquire 2 iPad carts4. Acquire 50 iPads5. Acquire 6 DVD/Bluray players6. Place projectors in each classroom7. Place document cameras in each classroom8. Determine uniform software and obtain seats/licenses9. Update keyboarding software (25 seats/licenses)10. Update paint software (25 seats/licenses)11. Classroom management software (60 PCs)

Item #1234567891011

ResponsibleTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology Team

Time FrameBefore Aug 2013Before Aug 2015Before Aug 2017Before Aug 2017Before Aug 2014Before Aug 2014Before Aug 2014Before Aug 2015Before Aug 2015Before Aug 2015Before Aug 2015

Anticipated Cost/Funding$16,500/Budget$45,000/Budget$6,000/Grant Funds$19,950/Grant Funds$540/Grant Funds$28,500/Budget$12,000/Grant Funds$Waiting on Estimate/Grant Funds$799.95/Grant Funds$650/Grant Funds$1,200/Grant Funds


Supporting Data:1. The Technology Team consists of the Technology Leader, IT, and Administration2. The time frame will be subject to funding received through grants, donations, fundraising, and budget allocations.

Action Plan #2 Teacher TrainingGoals and Outcomes:This plan consists of training for the teachers/staff. The goal is to make training available to all teachers/staff in how to use technology tools and how to effectively integrate them into the curriculum. The expected outcomes are that all teachers will model effective technology integration strategies on a regular basis.Action Items:

1. Create training opportunities2. Develop mentor/collaboration groups3. Provide training opportunities

Item #123

ResponsibleTechnology TeamTechnology TeamTechnology Team

Time FrameBefore Aug 2013 and OngoingBefore Aug 2013 and OngoingBefore Aug 2013 and Ongoing

Anticipated Cost/FundingNo CostNo CostNo Cost

Supporting Data:1. The Technology Team consists of the Technology Leader, IT, and Administration2. We currently have teacher in-service dates scheduled but the training will need to be

prepared for and administered on these dates.

Action Plan #3 Technology IntegrationGoals and Outcomes:This plan consists of the integration of technology into the curriculum and the classroom. The goal is that all teachers will model instructional strategies that clearly show technology use in the classroom and effective technology integration strategies. The expected outcomes are that the learning for all students will be enhanced through additional technology use and integration.Action Items:

1. New Hardware and Software2. Teacher Training

Item #1

2

ResponsibleTechnology Team

Technology Team

Time FrameBetween Aug 2013 and Aug 2015

Before Aug 2013 and Ongoing

Anticipated Cost/FundingApproximately $135,000/Budget, Grants, Donations, FundraisingNo Cost

Supporting Data:1. The Technology Team consists of the Technology Leader, IT, and Administration


2. This action plan relies fully on Action Plan 1 and Action Plan 2, which directly affect integration ability.

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