2009-2010

MISD is committed to facilitating life-long learning for all students and preparing them for a technologically changing world by creating equitable and stimulating educational environments and developing and supporting staff.

Goals for Information Technology:• Provide a vision for the use of technology in the

Mesquite Independent School District.• Assess district/campus/classroom technology

needs, and work to fulfill those needs.

STUDENT TEKS TEACHER STANDARDS

Grades K-2: • Information input and access• Keyboarding and computer familiarity• Use computers and technology for

projects Grades 3-5:

• Proper keyboarding techniques• Search strategies• Use many vehicles for

communication to a variety of audiences

Grades 6-8: • Use and application of multiple

software applications • Proficient keyboarding

The TEKS can be taught integrated into other areas as a separate class, or both.

ALL TEACHERS WILL… Use technology-related terms, concepts,

data input, strategies, and ethical practices

Identify task requirements and use current technology to acquire, analyze, and evaluate electronic information.

Use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results

Communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences.

Plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of current technology

FOUR KEY AREAS:

Teaching and Learning

Preparation and Development of Educators

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

Infrastructure for Technology

Key Area Summary

Key Area Key Area Total

Key Area STaR Classification

Teaching and Learning

14 Developing Tech

Educator Preparation and Development

12 Developing Tech

Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support

16 Advanced Tech

Infrastructure for Technology

15 Advanced Tech

Provide a set of clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education.

To ensure that technology is an integral part of the learning, teaching, and administrative processes at Beasley in order that our students are technologically literate and prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

To accomplish a comprehensive integrated curriculum in a manner consistent with the school’s teaching philosophy and approaches by a faculty trained and committed to developing their own technology skills with internal support services that provides quality equipment in classroom, library, labs and offices.

To implement the technology at a rate responsive to the evaluative process which will produce the most productive environment and supportive atmosphere for successfully reaching the goal of technology integration.

To provide a networked school campus, a ratio of one computer for every four students, educational software for curriculum enhancement, Internet access via the school network, improved classroom furniture, and renovate the computer lab.

A professional development strategy that ensures staff know how to use the new technologies to improve

education.

Beasley strongly believes a technically skilled, proficient faculty is both the foundation and most crucial success factor to the integration of technology in the educational program. Providing this on-going training must be the first stage and priority of implementation. The Beasley technology plan must emphasis, prioritize, and support financially, the continual professional development of all faculty and staff.

A committed school leader A sustained learning time and practice for teachers resulting

in action plans The teaching of teachers to analyze and negotiate quality

classroom curriculum in general, and technology curriculum in particular, including the recognition of essential questions

An attention to practical elements of time management, scheduling, lab availability, student to computer ratio, and growing independence of students

The sustained support and follow up from internal and external resources

An expectation that the professional development plan will continue for three to five years with a new group of teachers joining every year

Classroom demonstrations and presentations to the faculty of on-going projects and opportunities from our campus technology facilitator

Technology Staff Developments through Pay For Knowledge. This will motivate as well as instruct in the use of technology in the classroom

Set times for discussions to assess technology related areas as they relate to integrated learning

Instruction in how to locate, implement, and secure resources

Continued discussion of ethical and moral issues as they relate to the use and proliferation of information.

An evaluation of current technology and a time-frame for future technology needs

All teachers are equipped with Macintosh desktop computers and laptops.

Each classroom has at least one Mac Three Promethean boards throughout the

campus Fifth and sixth grade teachers have LCD

projectors Computer Lab with 30 Macintosh desktop

computers, mounted LCD projector Two class sets of Activotes Three carts containing 20 Mac Books Three class sets of Neo Boards

Every laptop and desktop computer has wireless connection to the MISD server

Every student and teacher has their own log-in, in which they can save and access documents from any computer on campus

Students are required to agree to and sign an “Acceptable Use Policy”

1-2 YEAR COMPLETION TIME FRAME

2-4 YEAR COMPLETION TIME FRAME

Director of Technology needs to be hired to oversee the school networking and training of staff.

Installation of Promethean Boards and mounted projectors in all 4-6 grade classrooms.

Annually update software programs to ensure the most up-to-date programs are being used.

Annually evaluate and purchase educational software titles that enhance existing curriculum.

Renovate existing computer lab

To create a 1 to 4 computer to student ratio will require 50 new classroom computers. (12-16/year)

Install Promethean Boards in all classrooms with mounted LCD projectors

Computer tables and related furniture added to accommodate the new computer stations

Evaluating the success and planning of the Technology Plan

Visions of the future should not be firmly fixed, but should remain flexible to accommodate change. Beasley Elementary must be ready to evaluate the ever-changing environment and new technologies that become available every year.

The goal of the evaluation is to:• Monitor success / failure of the Recommendations• Review visions, goals, objectives in light of new materials• Adjust action plans as needed• Review / seek resources and new sources of funding• Assure that the ultimate beneficiary of technology is the learner• Assess the impact of the Recommendations on teaching and learning• Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies

Annual evaluations must include consideration of any change in the educational environment and in technology, and must answer the following questions:

Has the action implemented made a positive difference in what students are learning?

What is the impact on teacher behavior? How can the program be improved? Is more or different training necessary? Are we meeting educational requirements? Have our needs changed? What are the benchmarks, evidences of success? Is the investment worth the outcome? What’s next?

MISD must follow and understand state standards for technology application

Professional Development is an essential component for the successful implementation of technology

Evaluating current technology at Beasley is the first step to determining our future needs and goals

Yearly evaluations of technology plan and recommendations is essential to the success of a technology plan.

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