Huntington ISD Technology Plan

By Cathy Walker

What is the School and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund or “E-Rate”?

Why do we need a technology plan?

What is a technology plan?

What does our technology plan include?

How does the STaR chart affect our technology?

Agenda

Provides discounts for telecommunications and Internet access based on poverty level and urban/rural status of the population served

What is “E-Rate”?

Four categories of service:◦Telecommunications services◦Internet access◦Internal connections◦Basic maintenance of internal connections

What is “E-Rate”?

Federal and State mandates it Click here to see State of Texas plan Used to help determine how much money a school district needs/uses for technology

Why do we need a technology plan?

A plan for enhancing the current technology system

A plan for enhancing our technology in the future

What is a technology plan?

Budget Four goals Several objectives Multiple strategies Evaluation

What does our technology plan include?

Teachers will use technology to instruct students

Strategies:◦Students will enroll in dual credit/college courses

◦Teachers will use A+

Goal 1

Strategies (cont.):◦Teachers use Internet resources, standards-based educational software, and presentation software

◦Students will have on-demand Internet access and appropriate software and hardware

Goal 1 (cont.)

Strategies (cont.):◦Students will use the Internet to obtain information

◦Subscriptions to library research databases will be maintained

◦Teachers will be encouraged to attend technology conference/workshops

Goal 1 (cont.)

Teachers will have staff development to help them with technology integration

Strategies:◦Teachers will complete the STaR chart◦Teachers will complete at least 6 hours of professional development training annually

Goal 2

Strategies (cont.):◦Teachers will use the interactive white boards, projectors, document cameras, and student response systems in the classroom

Goal 2 (cont.)

Administrators, support staff, and teachers will use technology to improve communication and disseminate information to staff, students, parents, and the community

Goal 3

Strategies:◦Technology plan will be developed, updated, and evaluated annually

◦District will seek funds from local, state, and federal programs

◦District will apply for E-Rate reimbursements

Goal 3 (cont.)

Strategies (cont.):◦Additional funding will be sought from grants, community partnerships, and other external funding sources

◦District will apply for grants to facilitate anytime/anywhere online/blended learning

Goal 3 (cont.)

Strategies (cont.):◦District website will be updated and enhanced weekly or as needed

◦District website will include information concerning area adult literacy providers and adult basic literacy activities

Goal 3 (cont.)

Strategies (cont.):◦Teachers will use e-mail to communicate with other teachers and parents/guardians

Goal 3 (cont.)

District infrastructure will be configured and maintained to provide access to quality technology resources for the whole district and community

Strategies:◦Annual technology inventory will be performed

Goal 4

Strategies (cont.):◦District technology plan will be updated annually

◦Purchase new computers according to the district’s replacement schedule

◦Maintain connectivity so all campuses are connected

Goal 4 (cont.)

Strategies (cont.):◦Connection to the Internet of at least 15.0 Mbps will be maintained

◦District will maintain a content filter to ensure students’ safety in a digital world

Goal 4 (cont.)

Strategies:◦Full-time Technology Coordinator will continue to provide technical support during regular school hours

◦Full-time technology technician will be provided for the district

Goal 4 (cont.)

Strategies (cont.):◦Full-time Instructional Technologist will provide assistance and professional development

◦Daily backups of all technology application data will be completed

Goal 4 (cont.)

Strategies:◦Will purchase additional projectors, document cameras, interactive white boards, and student response systems

◦New computers will have Windows 7 Pro or better operation systems

Goal 4 (cont.)

Systematic ongoing process Formally evaluated in November and May each year

Technology Plan Committee will perform this evaluation

STaR chart data will be used

Evaluation Process

Staff surveys Informal interviews by Technology Plan Committee representatives

Records of staff member participation in technology training

Evaluation Method

Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type of technology and distance learning projects

Evaluation Method (cont.)

Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the campuses and the website

Evaluation Method (cont.)

Annual inventory of hardware and software

Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support records

Evaluation Method (cont.)

Needs assessment was utilized to identify strengths and weaknesses

Goals were created to enhance the current system and prepare for the future

Summary

School Technology and Readiness Used to update technology plan Used to set goals Measures student and teacher proficiencies in technology integration

Used to determine funding priorities

STaR Chart

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STaR Chart HISD