Technology Use Plan

Kevin McManamonFall 2010

Boise State UniversityDr. Barbara Schroeder EdTech 501

Table of Contents●Rationale.●Planning Team.●Process

Description.●Vision Statement.●Goals/Objectives.

●Needs Assessment.

●Staff Development.

●Evaluation.●Time Line.

Rationale●Technology is a valuable

resource.●A framework for student

learning.●Stakeholder involvement.●Ongoing analysis.

PlanningTeam● Membership of Planning team must be

carefully chosen.● Stakeholder groups involved should include:

○ District/ Building administrators.○ Teachers.○ Support staff.○ Parents.○ Community members.

● Task is to direct technology integration for the benefit of students.

ProcessDescription

● Current assessment of technology.● Work with in realistic budget

forecasts.● Structure how each of the following

components will be improved:○ Equipment.○ Technology integration.○ Staff development.○ Community involvement.

Vision Statement● Recognize the ultimate goal is

to improve student learning.● Must equip students with skills

needed for the 21st century.● All students and staff must

have access to technology.● Learning in all academic areas

must be addressed.

Goals/ObjectivesEquipment Needs-● What is currently

inventoried?● What are the projected

purchases? ● What are the expected

maintenance costs?● Where are new acquisitions

allocated?

Goals/ObjectivesTechnology Integration-● School wide infusion of

technology needed.● State and national technology

standards must be addressed.● Technical training for new

technologies.

Goals/ObjectivesStaff Development-● Site based training for

technology infusion.● Understand how technology

can improve other educational objectives (literacy, math, science, research, arts, life skills, etc.).

● Thorough and ongoing training for all staff members.

Goals/ObjectivesCommunity Involvement- ● Keep parents informed.● Utilize attendance, grades,

and course objective information to get families invested in the educational process.

● Civic and business involvement.

NeedsAssessment

● Survey the staff about technology.● Use inventory to determine what

every class room must look like to support Vision statement.

● Review administrative policies, curricular planning practices, and networking capabilities.

● Determine what technologies need replacement.

● Conduct ongoing formative assessment of staff to ensure the deliberate infusion of technology to support learning.

StaffDevelopment

● Training calendar established.● Professional development based on

research based methodologies.● Outside experts and in-house experts

used to frequently train staff.● Formal and informal training sessions

established.● Web based storehouse of technology

integration suggestions.● Encourage PLNs.● Staff wide training in most, if not all,

technologies.

Evaluation● Planning team designates

responsible parties for purchases, installation, use and effectiveness.

● Staff will be categorized on a scale of "technology integration." Comparisons made midway in plan cycle.

● Late term purchases will be re-evaluated for cost effectiveness and usage.

Time Line● Planning team will decide on

purchasing options, installation time frame and upkeep.

● Assist in developing learning objectives.

● Publish staff development calendar.

● Set midpoint evaluation dates for formative assessment of progress toward vision statement for school.