Comprehensive Technology PlanAdopted 2016, Modified 2017

This technology plan is the current best representation of the District’s vision, goals, and objectives for instructional technology. As such, it is a living document that will always be under revision and adjustment. It is flexible, but specific enough to act as a guide in decision making and budgeting funds. It is the intention of the Pickerington Local School District Technology Committee to make recommendations with specific goals and objectives in mind. This on-going,

constantly updated plan, with its associated timelines and priorities, provides guidance.

The recommendations contained in this technology plan are intended to provide direction for the Board of Education, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Treasurer, directors, principals, building administrators, building technology advisors, teachers, support staff,

parents, and students in planning for technology initiatives.Building on the existing infrastructure, the plan outlines steps needed to achieve the next level of development. This plan for the use of technology is designed to have a significant positive impact on teaching and learning in the District and throughout the community.

Through these supports, and with the current plan, the District continues to deepen teachers’ and administrators’ understandings of the uses of technology to support teaching & learning. This technology plan continues to outline overarching goals for the continued integration of technology in the District.

Brian SeymourDirector of Instructional Technology

Executive Summary

The Pickerington Local School District (PLSD) is committed to providing students with a technology rich learning environ-ment. The Pickerington Local School District will incorporate technology as a natural part of education through an integrated, comprehensive framework to govern acquisition, application, and evalu-ation of technological resources to ensure that all students will have the opportunity to develop the 21st century skills neces-sary to be productive citizens in an infor-mation-driven, global society.

The vision of Pickerington Local School District is to provide all students with a blended learning experience with access to technology which will assist them in:

•showing mastery in all of the content areas

•increasing skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity,

and connections•being prepared for the next level of

education•successfully attaining the skills and proficiencies required of today’s work

force.

Technology Vision

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Gears of Blended LearningThe goal of blended learning is to combine the best teaching practice from a traditional classroom and those from a digital classroom. The teaching strategies should align to the goals of the learning objective. Some lessons may require the use of technology, other lessons technology may not be needed, while other lessons may need technology for part of the lesson. The end goal is to have and utilize the proper tool to enhance the curriculum and meet the instructional needs of the students.

Learning Environment - A physical space that is inviting, safe and flexible. This environment pro-motes communication, collaboration, innovation, inspiration, creative exploration which encourages learning through productivity.

Instruction - Instructional best practices will be blended with effective technology tools to person-alize learning. Learning opportunities outside of the classroom as well as innovative experiences within the classroom are used to increase student understanding.

Student Learn-ing - Students will take ownership and demonstrate understanding through authen-tic and relevant ways.  Students will have a voice and choice in how they demonstrate their learning.

Engaged Communities - The district and outside community culture is one in which teachers, stu-dents, parents and community members are em-powered and inspired to teach and learn from one another. Learning is a partnership and a shared experience in a student centered classroom. Student learning is personalized and encourages critical thinking.

Professional Learning - The District believes with any piece of teaching and learning there needs to be training available for our staff to properly leverage the instructional tools that are available. Pickerington U will be the umbrella term for all training available for staff and students in terms of the blended learning program.

One2One - Blended learning requires the use of a device when that device is the appropriate tool to reach that instructional goal or objective.

Technology needs to be available when the student or teacher needs to use it, not only when the com-puter lab is available or a cart is not being used. The ability to go One2One with devices allows for the use of technology

to be seamless in the classroom.

Support - In best utilizing blended learning, our staff will need support, both instructionally and technically. With the adoption of the One2One program more devices will be put in the hands of students then ever before. More devices equals more technical issues equals more need for skilled individuals to help solve those issues. Additionally, support for the instructional piece will be needed as well to fully use these devices in powerful ways.

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Going One to OneStarting in the Fall of 2016, the District will embark on a four year roll out plan which when completed provide each student in the District access to a device.

In our elementary schools students in grades PreSchool to 2nd grade will have access to iPad anytime during the day. In 3rd and 4th grade students will have access to a Chromebook throughout the school day. Elementary school devices will be stored in carts in the classrooms and will remain at the school during non-school hours.

In 5th through 12th grade, students will be given a Chromebook for 24/7 access to encourage anytime, anywhere learning. Students will be allowed to take this device home with them, as well as from class to classduring the school day. Students will retain the same chromebook from 5th - 8th grade, then return the device for a new device once they enter high school.

The rollout process for devices will be a four-year plan starting with the class of 2024 (5th graders in the 2016-17 school year). During the roll out process current devices will be moved around the District. All students will be One2One with current or new devices starting August 2017.

Student Devices

Apple iPadPreSchool - 2nd Grade

Dell Chromebook 11Third - Twelve Grade

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As PLSD continues the roll-out of new devices, current PLSD devices will be used to allow every student to be One2One. The Class of 2018 & 2019 will be loaned current

Apple iPads instead of chromebooks. Chromebooks will be phased into the 11th

& 12th grade over the course of rollout.

Device Rollout RoadmapThe rollout of new devices to allow the District to go One to One is shown below.

2016 - 2017

2017 - 2018

2018-2019

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Future Ready Initiative www.futurereadyschools.org/

Supporting Websites

International Society of Technology in Education

www.ISTE.org/

Instructional Technology Services of Central Ohio

www.itsco.org/

Google Educationwww.google.com/edu

US Department of Education - Office of Educational Technology

www.tech.edu.gov/

www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/6607-2/

Pickerington School’s Technology WebsiteFor additional resources and to review the entire Pickerington School’s Technology plan, please vist the website below. The website also includes links to overviews of the technology chosen for our 1:1 program, articles on going 1:1 and ways that parents can be an active part in the 1:1 process. Our website will continue to increase in information and success stories as we continue down this path of successfully integrating technology in the hands of our students.