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Huntington ISD Technology Plan
By Cathy Walker
What is the School and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund or “E-Rate”?
Why do we need a technology plan?
What is a technology plan?
What does our technology plan include?
How does the STaR chart affect our technology?
Agenda
Provides discounts for telecommunications and Internet access based on poverty level and urban/rural status of the population served
What is “E-Rate”?
Four categories of service:◦Telecommunications services◦Internet access◦Internal connections◦Basic maintenance of internal connections
What is “E-Rate”?
Federal and State mandates it Click here to see State of Texas plan Used to help determine how much money a school district needs/uses for technology
Why do we need a technology plan?
A plan for enhancing the current technology system
A plan for enhancing our technology in the future
What is a technology plan?
Budget Four goals Several objectives Multiple strategies Evaluation
What does our technology plan include?
Teachers will use technology to instruct students
Strategies:◦Students will enroll in dual credit/college courses
◦Teachers will use A+
Goal 1
Strategies (cont.):◦Teachers use Internet resources, standards-based educational software, and presentation software
◦Students will have on-demand Internet access and appropriate software and hardware
Goal 1 (cont.)
Strategies (cont.):◦Students will use the Internet to obtain information
◦Subscriptions to library research databases will be maintained
◦Teachers will be encouraged to attend technology conference/workshops
Goal 1 (cont.)
Teachers will have staff development to help them with technology integration
Strategies:◦Teachers will complete the STaR chart◦Teachers will complete at least 6 hours of professional development training annually
Goal 2
Strategies (cont.):◦Teachers will use the interactive white boards, projectors, document cameras, and student response systems in the classroom
Goal 2 (cont.)
Administrators, support staff, and teachers will use technology to improve communication and disseminate information to staff, students, parents, and the community
Goal 3
Strategies:◦Technology plan will be developed, updated, and evaluated annually
◦District will seek funds from local, state, and federal programs
◦District will apply for E-Rate reimbursements
Goal 3 (cont.)
Strategies (cont.):◦Additional funding will be sought from grants, community partnerships, and other external funding sources
◦District will apply for grants to facilitate anytime/anywhere online/blended learning
Goal 3 (cont.)
Strategies (cont.):◦District website will be updated and enhanced weekly or as needed
◦District website will include information concerning area adult literacy providers and adult basic literacy activities
Goal 3 (cont.)
Strategies (cont.):◦Teachers will use e-mail to communicate with other teachers and parents/guardians
Goal 3 (cont.)
District infrastructure will be configured and maintained to provide access to quality technology resources for the whole district and community
Strategies:◦Annual technology inventory will be performed
Goal 4
Strategies (cont.):◦District technology plan will be updated annually
◦Purchase new computers according to the district’s replacement schedule
◦Maintain connectivity so all campuses are connected
Goal 4 (cont.)
Strategies (cont.):◦Connection to the Internet of at least 15.0 Mbps will be maintained
◦District will maintain a content filter to ensure students’ safety in a digital world
Goal 4 (cont.)
Strategies:◦Full-time Technology Coordinator will continue to provide technical support during regular school hours
◦Full-time technology technician will be provided for the district
Goal 4 (cont.)
Strategies (cont.):◦Full-time Instructional Technologist will provide assistance and professional development
◦Daily backups of all technology application data will be completed
Goal 4 (cont.)
Strategies:◦Will purchase additional projectors, document cameras, interactive white boards, and student response systems
◦New computers will have Windows 7 Pro or better operation systems
Goal 4 (cont.)
Systematic ongoing process Formally evaluated in November and May each year
Technology Plan Committee will perform this evaluation
STaR chart data will be used
Evaluation Process
Staff surveys Informal interviews by Technology Plan Committee representatives
Records of staff member participation in technology training
Evaluation Method
Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type of technology and distance learning projects
Evaluation Method (cont.)
Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the campuses and the website
Evaluation Method (cont.)
Annual inventory of hardware and software
Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support records
Evaluation Method (cont.)
Needs assessment was utilized to identify strengths and weaknesses
Goals were created to enhance the current system and prepare for the future
Summary
School Technology and Readiness Used to update technology plan Used to set goals Measures student and teacher proficiencies in technology integration
Used to determine funding priorities
STaR Chart
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STaR Chart HISD