Technology Use Planning

Demographics

Suburban School in A+ School District: • 575 students in grades 5 through 8• 32 full-time teachers• Title I school with 45% of its students on free and reduced lunch programs• 80% of the students have English as their primary language, 14% are fluent in English as a second language, and 6% are English language learners

Rationale

RationaleA technology use plan is more than just a

RationaleA technology use plan: • is a road map that

guides us where we want to go

• provides specific benchmarks to ensure success

Rationale

The 2010 National Educational Technology Plan can be a powerful resource in technology use planning if used as a guide.

Process DescriptionFrom where we are to where we want to be... - Initial Stakeholder Meeting - Initial Needs Assessment- Initial Needs Analysis- Technology Use Plan Design- Technology Use Plan Development- Technology Use Plan Implementation- Technology Use Plan Evaluation

Planning Team

• Classroom teachers• Parent representatives • School administrators• District IT advisors

Vision Statement

Our school will leverage all forms of technology to prepare students for life-long learning. Students and teachers will utilize technology as a powerful tool for collaborative learning when used in ethical and responsible ways.

Plan Goals/ObjectivesA+ School District's Technology Plan for 2010-2013 is made up of 12 goals, including 3 required goals for Washington State:• Technology literacy by 8th grade for all students.• Technology integration skills for all teachers.• Technology proficiency for all teachers, administrators, and media specialists.

Needs Assessment- Administrative needs- Curricular needs- Support needs- Connectivity needs- Innovation needs

Faculty/staff DevelopmentDon't forget the

Faculty/staff DevelopmentIdeas for professional development:• weekly "tech minutes" • self-directed online training• seminars and

workshops• hardware and software training

Evaluation/Research

The evaluation process enables the school to 1 - monitor the progression of the tech plan2 - implement new emerging technologies

Timeline