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Integrating Technology in The Classroom

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INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY

IN THE CLASSROOM
Briana Green, Rachel Nisbet, Megan Dobrinska,
& Sarah Bristol

THE DIGITAL DIVIDE


The digital divide is defined as the disparity
between how educators view their use of
technology and how students themselves
perceive it. This means that as educators, our
current methods of teaching are not utilizing
technology for all that it is worth. Our
students are highly knowledgeable in
technology and we must use their skills to
implement a curriculum that is challenging
and relevant.

WHY INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY


Increased use of technology in the
classroom
Increases student technological literacy
skills (Partnership for 21st Century
Learning recognizes this skill set as vital
for success after school)

WHY INTEGRATE
TECHNOLOGY
Increased use of technology in the
classroom
Bridges gaps in the regional digital
divide (i.e. restricted access to
technology based on demographics)
Promotes creativity
Meets the learning needs of students

Dept. of Public Instruction


Goals
Goal 1: North Carolina public schools will
produce globally competitive students.
Technological

literacy is a vital skill set for


almost all occupations in todays society
Greater exposure to and use of technology
in the learning process better prepares
students for learning/ working with
technology in their future occupation.

Dept. of Public Instruction


Goals
Goal 2: North Carolina public schools will
be led by 21st Century professionals.
School

administration must be fully aware


of the digital divide within their school.
There must be top-down support, starting
with administration, to address it and
provide support for teachers.
Teachers must utilize technology in the
classroom to meet 21st Century
requirements for student learning. Teachers
must also constantly engage in professional
development to stay current on technology

Dept. of Public Instruction


Goals
Goal 5: North Carolina public schools will
be governed and supported by 21st
Century systems.
Technology

in the classroom will provide a


more personalized education for each
student, as it caters to unique learning
styles
It will promote student learning in an
interactive environment
It will help students develop technological
literacy.

TARGET
Milestone Date: August 2016- June 2017

INDICATOR

Administration will require 10 meetings


for professional development that
teachers must attend.

Students, parents, and teachers will take


surveys to gauge their experience with
increased technology.

STRATEGY 1

Administrators will set goals for teachers


to follow in regards to implementing
technology in their classrooms.

STRATEGY 1: Action Steps 1


&2
Administrators attend 1 to 2 summer
conferences to gain knowledge of
technology integration
Administrators set technology school
wide technology vision for technology
team to use in developing technology
plan.

STRATEGY 1: Action Steps 3


&4
Administration supports and encourages
teachers to use technology in the
classroom
Benchmarks will be assigned periodically
to spread the pressure of the
implementation

STRATEGY 2

A technology team comprised with


knowledgeable staff, parents, and
students will help educate and promote
the efficient use of technology in the
school.

STRATEGY 2: Action Steps 1


&2

Survey faculty, students and parents


about technology use
Create a team of6 teachers, 4
parents, and 2 students that
arehighly knowledgeable in technology

STRATEGY 2: Action Steps 3


&4

The technology team will meet twice a


month
The team will host events to promote
professional development/ promote
external professional development
opportunities

STRATEGY 2: Action Steps 5


&6

The teachers on the team will be


available at specific times during school
hours to help address technology
problems other teachers may be facing.
The team will write out an explicit
technology plan, outlining the goals for
increased technology use, professional
development, and modifications to
school infrastructure in the next 5 years.

STRATEGY 3

Hire professional development experts to


educate teachers on how to properly
incorporate technology in their
classrooms.

STRATEGY 3: Action Steps 1


&2

Require teacher attendance at least 10


meetings which can include
technology conferences
Require administration to attend at
least 5 meetings and/or conferences

STRATEGY 3: Action Steps 3


&4

Use various speakers at professional


development events
Offer incentives to teachers who attend
more than 10 meetings

MEASURING RESULTS

Surveys from teachers, parents, and


students to gain perception data
Surveys willgather teacher's opinions on
the program's effectiveness and ask for
suggestions on improvement.
The parent survey willrate their
satisfaction with the overall program.
The student survey will ask students
about their experience with the
program.

MEASURING RESULTS

We will also use program data that will


include professional development
documentation, special instructional
programs, and programs for
differentiated instruction.
We will communicate results to parents
and students through newsletters
and our up-to-date school website.
We will communicate results to other
teachers and district personnel
through reports summarizing teacher
and student self-efficacy of technology

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