2012 Tech Plan
2012 Tech Plan
Organization: Tool: Name: Period Coverage: Status/Approvals: Created Date: Last Modified Date: Marion Local SD TPT
Marion Local SD-048553, TPT, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 Conditional Approval by eTech Tue Jan 17 14:35:37 GMT 2012 Wed Jul 25 13:09:32 GMT 2012
Phase 1. Pre-Planning
In today's information-driven society, students must develop information management skills that can be carried with them for the rest of their lives. Educators must be willing and open to explore new ways in which technology can be utilized to enhance instruction in addition to considering and experimenting with alternative instructional delivery models. Teachers will use technology to help students acquire new skills and to more fully develop skills already learned. Technology will help to address the differences in learning styles among students, better meet the individual needs of students, and provide instructional activities that are multi-sensory and engage students in active learning. Using technology to increase communications and collaboration, teachers, parents, business and community leaders, and post secondary institutions will work together to provide increased opportunities and learning experiences. The school will become the center for learning for the entire community and provide an opportunity for lifelong learning for students of all ages. When administered to its full potential, technology will be the tool to unite the community into one incredible learning environment. By using technology in this way it will allow for the enhancement of learning in the traditional K-12 curriculum, and simultaneously educate students of all ages for the 'real world.' The schools and the community will mutually benefit from the shared use of technology. In order to fulfill this vision, the school must develop and maintain a technology plan that allows for the introduction of new technology that benefits learning. The plan will provide for maintenance and upgrade of technology equipment, facilities, and educational opportunities balanced with fiscal responsibility. Marion Local Schools will provide programs and opportunities for our students and staff to enable them to successfully integrate technology into their educational, professional, and personal lives. We believe the use of technology should be a part of the student's educational process and that its use will stimulate critical thinking, enhance imaginative problem-solving, encourage creativity, strengthen communication skills, and provide opportunities for collaboration to the end that students will have the ability to address the challenges of everyday life.
Vision:
Mission:
Technology Asst Technology/Special Needs Coord;Instructional Integrationist;Library/Media Specialist;Principal;Student;Superintendent;Teacher;Technology Coordinator;Technology Planning Support;Treasurer Committee:
Unexpected Professional development for using mobile technologies to enhance 21st century skills. Policies and guidelines for using personal devices on campus. Wireless security for the various outcomes, users on the network (staff, students, media, others). new needs: Goals that are no longer relevant: Goals that Increase student awareness of global and cultural issues through collaborative projects with schools throughout the state, nation, and world (Skype, IVDL, ePals, etc.) Track annual still need to student progress through implementation of an electronic portfolio system. Gather immediate feedback for quick, formative assessments using tools such as student response be systems. Enhance math and science lessons using hands-on, visual tools such as interactive whiteboards. Implement interactive whiteboards in the remaining K-8 classrooms. addressed:
Our district is moving towards a 1:1 environment through district-purchased devices and student-owned devices. In a survey taken in January 2012, teachers indicated a need/desire to learn about the mobile devices as well as sources and ways to incorporate the devices.
i. Entry
v. Invention
Dot Garman
Mon Mar 26 17:29:17 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
1000.0
1000.0
1000.0
Teacher;Technology Coordinator/Director
Teachers will fill out an evaluation form Immediately after each training session. Six months after training teachers will be surveyed as to if the training is being implemented in the classroom. Through professional development, teachers will learn about the software and applications that the devices students will use in class can use to support the learning process. Sun Feb 19 16:04:01 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 16:04:01 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Evaluation Process:
Description:
25000.0
25000.0
25000.0
Teacher;Technology Coordinator/Director
Teachers will be surveyed immediately after the training session as to the effectiveness of the training. They will be surveyed again six months after the training to see if it had the desired long-lasting effect.
How PD will support this As technology changes, so will the mobile devices that are implemented in this plan. Teachers will need to learn technical differences in new devices as well as new applications. Strategy? Created Date: Created By: Last Modified Date: Last Modified By:
Wed Mar 21 12:17:44 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Mon Mar 26 17:01:51 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
1000.0
1000.0
1000.0
Through professional development, teachers will learn the capabilities and applications that the devices used by students will support for the learning process.
Dot Garman
Mon Mar 26 17:27:06 GMT 2012
Evaluation Process:
Principal;Teacher;Technology Coordinator/Director
2 years - 3 years
2500.0
1500.0
1500.0
Identify Person(s) Principal;Teacher;Technology Coordinator/Director to plan PD: How will PD be measured? How PD will support this Strategy? Created Date: Created By:
1. Pre and post surveys will be conducted at the beginning and end of the school year to assess teachers' comfort level and integration of technology. 2. Teachers will fill out an evaluation form after each formal training session. Three months after formal training, staff will fill out a survey to see if the training is being implemented in the classroom. 1. The first phase of professional development will target the tech teacher leaders (visiting other schools, conferences, group meetings, planning how to implement the training, online training strategies, face-to-face training, expectations, etc.). 2. The second phase of professional development will consist of the tech teacher leaders mentoring, modeling, and providing formal training for other staff members. Mon Mar 26 17:29:17 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
The BETA survey (2010-2011) and an in-house staff survey (Jan. 2012) were used to establish this goal. These surveys indicate that there are many staff members that would like more familiarity with mobile devices as well as strategies for how to implement them into the the curriculum.
i. Entry
iv. Appropriation
Dot Garman
Mon Mar 26 17:32:15 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
6000.0
3000.0
1000.0
Principal;Technology Coordinator/Director
The curriculum alignment spreadsheet will indicate an increased number of 21st century skill lessons and digital tools.
How PD will support this Professional development will support this strategy by ensuring that all teachers fully understand what "21st century skills" are and how digital tools can be incorporated in lessons to advance those skills. Strategy? Created Date: Created By:
Mon Jan 23 18:20:22 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Dot Garman
0.0
0.0
0.0
If teachers feel comfortable using the collaborative tools, they will incorporate them in their lessons.
Dot Garman
Fri Feb 24 14:19:28 GMT 2012
2000.0
1000.0
Identify Person(s) Teacher;Technology Coordinator/Director to plan PD: How will PD be measured? How PD will support this Strategy? Created Date: Created By: Last Modified Date:
Initially, teachers will evaluate the effectiveness of professional development by completing an anonymous survey immediately after each session. The "real" evaluation will be assessed by post training surveys of staff as to whether or not digital tools and projects are being implemented to assess student knowledge.
Once teachers are comfortable with using the digital tools, an increase in assessments is anticipated.
Dot Garman
Fri Feb 24 14:19:57 GMT 2012
1000.0
1000.0
1000.0
Principal;Teacher;Technology Coordinator/Director
Professional development will be measured by: 1. Teachers filling out pre and post surveys (at the beginning and end of the year). 2. Teachers filling out evaluation forms as to the quality of each training session. Professional development will support this strategy by providing a means for teachers to gather and discuss WHAT 21st century skills entail and HOW instructional strategies and lessons can help students acquire those skills. Fri Feb 24 16:47:07 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Fri Feb 24 16:47:07 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
ii. Adoption
iv. Transformation
Dot Garman
Mon Jan 23 19:58:52 GMT 2012
Principal;Superintendent;Technology Coordinator/Director
Superintendent
District administrators will have a sound understanding of the policies necessary to provide student Internet safety and rules that all users must abide by to maintain a healthy network and safe environment.
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Dot Garman
Tue Jan 24 20:11:22 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Principal;Student;Superintendent;Teacher;Technology Coordinator/Director
Dot Garman
Tue Jan 24 20:26:36 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
ii. Adoption
iv. Transformation
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 16:40:04 GMT 2012
1300.0
0.0
0.0
Technology Coordinator/Director
Administrators will complete an evaluation form immediately after the professional development. A follow-up survey will be conducted six months after the training to see if the mobile technologies are being put into practice. The professional development will demonstrate a variety of administrative uses of the mobile devices -- from note-taking to creating presentations to accessing student records. Sun Feb 19 16:40:04 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 16:40:04 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
ii. Some
iv. Increase
Dot Garman
Estimated Cost for Strategy - Year 1:7200.0 Estimated Cost for Strategy - Year 2:7500.0 Estimated Cost for Strategy - Year 3:7800.0
How PD will support this Strategy?n/a Created Date: Created By: Last Modified Date: Last Modified By:
Sun Feb 19 18:05:12 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 18:26:01 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
How PD will support this Strategy? Created Date: Created By: Last Modified Date: Last Modified By:
As the tech coordinator gains knowledge of the wireless system, the online support costs will no longer be needed.
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 18:54:41 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
3000.0
3000.0
3000.0
Dot Garman
Mon Mar 26 17:48:43 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
iv. Advanced
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 19:08:58 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Evaluation Process:
Technology Coordinator/Director
Professional development will be evaluated as successful based upon the secure access available to the different levels of users on the system and maintaining secure network resources.
Professional development will provide training in securing wireless access through authenticated registration, SSID levels, and vlan setups.
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 19:48:54 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
ii. Some
Where Do We Want iii. More To Be? Created Date: Created By: Last Modified Date: Last Modified By:
Sun Feb 19 20:29:05 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 21:28:08 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Evaluation Process:
Estimated Cost for Strategy 8000.0 Year 1: Estimated Cost for Strategy 8000.0 Year 2: Estimated Cost for Strategy 8000.0 Year 3:
Dot Garman
Sun Feb 19 21:28:08 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Principal;Student;Teacher;Technology Coordinator/Director
6 months -1 year
Identify Person(s) to plan PD: How will PD be measured? How PD will support this Strategy? Created Date: Created By: Last Modified Date: Last Modified By:
Mon Feb 20 15:00:03 GMT 2012
Dot Garman
Mon Feb 20 15:00:03 GMT 2012
Dot Garman