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CREATING A SCHOOLTECHNOLOGY PLAN
E-School ConferenceMarch 11-12, 2008
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Who are todays students?
The Millennial Generation:The Millennial Generation:
The largest generationThe largest generation, representing 36% of the total, representing 36% of the totalU.S. population. As of 2000, almost 100 million childrenU.S. population. As of 2000, almost 100 million children
and youth between 0and youth between 0--24 years old.24 years old.
The most diverse generation:The most diverse generation: 31% are minorities; more31% are minorities; morediverse than the adult population.diverse than the adult population.
Growing up in challenging times:Growing up in challenging times: 60% of 2002 teens60% of 2002 teensfeel that it is harder to be a young person today than infeel that it is harder to be a young person today than intheir parents day, compared to 35% of 1966 teens feelingtheir parents day, compared to 35% of 1966 teens feelingthe same way.the same way.
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Born to be Wired
Have come of age along with the internet
Information has been universally available and free tothem.
Community is a digital place of common interest, not just ashared physical space.
Emergence of social networking (My Space, online chat,
You Tube)
64% of online teens say they know more about the internetthan their parents
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No Child Left Behind influence on decision making
BudgetsBudgets
Technology decisionsTechnology decisions
Staffing and trainingStaffing and training
Curriculum, Assessment, and InstructionCurriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
Funding challenges
Districts are Keenly aware of Return on Investment (ROI)
Technology Trends
Laptops used in 53% of all KLaptops used in 53% of all K--12 public schools, up more than12 public schools, up more than23% over last year23% over last year
More than 1 in 3 schools have access to a wireless network,More than 1 in 3 schools have access to a wireless network,up from only 10% four years agoup from only 10% four years ago
HighHigh--speed Internet access now at 84% of all Kspeed Internet access now at 84% of all K--12 public12 publicschools. Schools have added highschools. Schools have added high--speed access at an annualspeed access at an annualrate of 5%rate of 5%
Todays K-12 Issues & Trends
Source: 3Com
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Todays K-12 Trends
Implement administrative efficiencies Attendance, Automated Truancy reporting Reporting on school and student progress
Communications with staff, faculty and parents Safeguard student records Reach all students
More effectively address each childs learningneeds
Develop better mechanisms to measure studentprogress
Prepare students for 21st century workforce Facilitate access to information for the entire
school community Mobility while at school Access to district resources when away from
school Communicate more effectively with parents
and the community
Source: 3Com
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Education in Transition
Learning should be without physical locationconstraints
Learning should be enabled by Multimedia
Learning should take place whenever theopportunity arises
Learning devices are ubiquitous and so shouldaccess to resources from these devices
Millennial Learning:
Source: 3Com
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School Planning Framework
YearlyAcademic/
Financial Plan
School Technology Plan
3 Years DOE Strategic Plan
3 Years School Strategic Plan
EnablingActivities
EnablingActivities
EnablingActivities
EnablingActivities
EnablingActivities
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Technology Plan
What is a Technology Plan?
The technology plan documents the library service strategy orThe technology plan documents the library service strategy orthe school improvement purpose of requestedthe school improvement purpose of requestedtelecommunications services or Internet access under thetelecommunications services or Internet access under the
Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries. TechnologyUniversal Service Program for Schools and Libraries. Technologyplanning must not be treated as a separate exercise dealingplanning must not be treated as a separate exercise dealingprimarily with networks and telecommunication infrastructure.primarily with networks and telecommunication infrastructure.Approved technology plans must establish the connectionsApproved technology plans must establish the connectionsbetween the information technology and the professionalbetween the information technology and the professional
development strategies, curriculum initiatives, and librarydevelopment strategies, curriculum initiatives, and libraryobjectives that will lead to improved education and libraryobjectives that will lead to improved education and libraryservices.services.
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Technology Plan Criteria
GoalsGoals
Assessment of Technology NeedsAssessment of Technology Needs
Professional Development PlanProfessional Development Plan
BudgetingBudgeting
Evaluation of planEvaluation of plan
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Goals
1. What goals have you identified in your school strategic plan?
3. What telecom and information technologies will you employ?
2. What strategies will you use to meet your goals?
4. What specific resource will help you meet your goals?
The plan must establish clear goals and arealistic strategy for using telecommunicationsand information technology to improveeducation or library services.
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Sample Tech Plan
Goals and StrategiesStrategic Goals Strategies
Increase proficiency in readingand math for all students
Ensure students will be caring,
responsible participants in ademocratic society
Teachers will use tech paths tomap their curriculum.
All teachers will use eCSSS to
request assistance for students.
Increase proficiency in readingand math for all students
Students will use Benchmarktracker for Reading and Math
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These are not goals!
Purchase 30 wireless laptopsPurchase 30 wireless laptops
Increase network bandwidth to gigabitIncrease network bandwidth to gigabit
Place 10 computers in every classroomPlace 10 computers in every classroom Campus Wide Wireless AccessCampus Wide Wireless Access
Upgrade cabling to CAT 6Upgrade cabling to CAT 6
Upgrade computers to Windows VistaUpgrade computers to Windows Vista
Hire my nephew as tech coordinatorHire my nephew as tech coordinator
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Assessment
How does your school currently employ telecom andinformation technologies?
Mandatory Operations Purpose
FMS Financial Management
eSIS Attendance/Report Card
Mealtracker POS and meal tracking
ISPED IEP, Fed. Compliance
Time and Attendance Leave accounting
LAN/WAN Data, Voice, Video transport
Communication/Collaboration Purpose
Lotus Notes Email, databases
Norstar Phone System Communication, Safety
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Assessment Cont.
Productivity Purpose
MS Office Word proc., spreadsheet,
PowerPoint
Internet Research, Access Apps
Assessment Purpose
STAR Reading/Math Diagnostic reading/math
Benchmark Tracker Formative assessment tool
Tech Paths Curriculum Mapping
Other considerations
Hardware and software inventory
Telecom and IT infrastructure
Professional development program and strategy
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Professional Development
Professional Development StrategyProfessional Development Strategy Train the trainerTrain the trainer
Lecture vs. hands onLecture vs. hands on
Resources AvailableResources Available
Contracted ServicesContracted Services ATR/OITS provided trainingATR/OITS provided training
School StaffSchool Staff
SchedulingScheduling
Who is responsible?Who is responsible?
Long term approachLong term approach Rome wasnt built in a day!Rome wasnt built in a day!
The plan must have a professional developmentstrategy to ensure that staff understands how to usethese new technologies to improve education or library
services.
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Six Steps to SuccessfulSix Steps to Successful
Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentInspire and Support Leaders
Teacher-driven, bottom-up decision making
Incentive for risk-takers
Emphasize process over product
Recognize the need for time
Provide access to appropriate hardware andsoftware
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Sample Tech Plan
Staff DevelopmentStrategy Staff Development
August 2007: teachers will betrained in basic computer
operations and internet use.
Students will use Benchmarktracker for Reading and Math
October 2007: teachers will betrained in how to teach studentslogon to and use bench marktracker.
January 2008: teachers will be
trained in how to interpret datafrom benchmark tracker.
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Budget
The plan must provide for a sufficient budget toacquire and support the elements of the plan: thehardware, software, professional development, andother services that will be needed to implement thestrategy.
Considerations Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) Funding Source Plan A, B, C Time
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Funding Sources
CIPCIP Telecom conduit/electrical retrofitTelecom conduit/electrical retrofitupgradeupgrade
ErateErate
SchoolBudgetSchoolBudget
Sugar DaddiesSugar Daddies FundraisingFundraising GrantsGrants
Legislative appropriationsLegislative appropriations DonationsDonations VolunteersVolunteers
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Sample Tech PlanB
udget
Enabling Activity Year Cost
Strategy: Students will use Benchmark tracker forReading and Math
2006Purchase of 30 PCs for a computer lab $30,000
Hire a technician to provide desktopsupport
Benchmark tracker subscription
Training materials
2007 $10,000
2007
2007
$10,000
$1,000
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Evaluation
ConsiderationsConsiderations How do you know what you are doing is working? Use quantified measure/tests in student achievement. Use pre/post measures Monitoring vs. Evaluation
Mid course corrections Use formative as well as summative assessments. Move beyond measures of usage or attitudes. Is plan flexible vs. all or nothing? Tools: rubrics, surveys, HSA
The plan must include an evaluation process that enablesThe plan must include an evaluation process that enablesthe school or library to monitor progress toward thethe school or library to monitor progress toward thespecified goals and make midspecified goals and make mid--course corrections incourse corrections inresponse to new developments and opportunities as theyresponse to new developments and opportunities as theyarise.arise.
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Sample Tech PlanEvaluation
Enabling Activity Year
Strategy: Students will use Benchmark tracker forReading and Math
75% of teachers will score 80% or better on a post testgiven at the conclusion ofBenchmark Tracker training.
41% of students will meet or exceed proficiency inreading and math.
45% of students will meet or exceed proficiency inreading and math.
50% of students will meet or exceed proficiency inreading and math.
2006
2007
2008
2009
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OTHER PLANNING ISSUES
Involvement of key role groups and individuals Target students Expanding successful programs to rest of
school and other schools Other special situations that would affect
achievement of goals Staff/principal does not see importance of the
role of technology in your school! Does your school have an active tech cadre?Who is on the cadre?
K-12 articulation planning with complex schools
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FOR STAFF
NOT TECHNOLOGY FOR TECHNOLOGYSSAKE
DONT FALL IN LOVE WITH THE
TECHNOLOGY
IT IS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
THESE ARENT PERSONAL TOYS
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ResourcesResources
Schools and Libraries Division
http://www.universalservice.org/sl/
Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership
http://www.portical.org/barnett_intro.html
Department of Education (Federal)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
International Technology for Technology in Educationhttp://www.iste.org/