Albrecht tech use_plan

Albrecht tech use_plan

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  TECHNOLOGY USE PLANNING © 2010 STEVENALBRECHT
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  Rationale: Why Developa Plan? 1. The Connecticut Department of Education (2008) ―believes that every student must develop strong technological skills and continually use them in order to function adequately in our 21st century world.‖ The state, therefore, requires each school district prepare a three-year technology use plan that communicates a vision as well as goals and objectives needed to achieve that vision. 2. A good technology use plan is, in the words of Anderson (2002). a ―proactive . . . catalyst‖ for change that maps a course toward achieving a shared vision—that of engaging all students in 21st-century learning.  Our plan will address the needs of:  Students  Teachers  Administrators  Community members and local businesses  Our Infrastructure  Staff development  Maintenance/support  Fiscal planning
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  Planning Team: Who Shouldbe Involved? According to the state department of education, ―High-quality comprehensive, educational technology plans must be collaborative and include ideas and suggestions from all members of the educational community. These stakeholders may include: faculty, staff, parents, students, and others. The planning process must be a shared activity that not only involves schools and school districts, but also the community-at-large‖ (2008). Our Team will include:  Teachers and administrators from each of the district’s schools  Support staff  A library-media specialist  Representatives of the community  Local business partners  Curriculum coordinator  Technology experts  Technology Coordinator  IT Technician
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  Process Conduct Write a vision Form Committee Research statement Conduct a needs Write goals and Develop a plan assessment objectives for evaluation survey Review, revise, Implement and and finalize Evaluate
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  Vision Statement  A good vision statement provides a foundation for the plan.  When writing a vision statement, the committee should consider  the needs and desires of stakeholders  the skills and knowledge students need as they enter the workforce of the future  the standards set by professional organizations such as ISTE or P21
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  Vision Statement ―Westbrook PublicSchools continue to provide all students with a high quality education, preparing our students to contribute to society utilizing 21st century technology skills. Technological competency facilitates students’ lifelong learning and their ability to communicate as effective and informed citizens. Equitable access to technology helps to ensure that all students are able to be educated, challenged, and inspired to achieve their potential. Through technology our students use critical thinking skills to explore diverse perspectives, solve authentic problems, and generate innovation ideas. Staff are provided with the resources and professional development necessary to deliver a working and learning environment rich with integrated technology.‖
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  Plan Goals/Objectives  According to John See (2002), ―Effective technology plans focus on applications, not technology. In other words, make your technology plan output based, not input based. Develop a plan that specifies what you want your students, staff, and administration to be able to do with technology and let those outcomes determine the types and amount of technology you will need.‖  The technology use plan will articulate the district’s goals and the measureable objectives necessary to achieve them.  Goals should focus on the application of technology to facilitate the district’s work.  Goals will center on the following topics:  Curriculum integration  State and National Standards  Accessibility  Staff development  Maintenance/Support  Conducting business and connecting to our community
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  Goals and Objectives:  Goal: Technology standards will be integrated across the curriculum  Objective 1: By 2011, we will develop a curriculum template that addresses the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework.  Objective 2: By 2013, we will integrate clearly articulated 21st-century skills across curricula for grades 9 –12 as directed by the 2011 NEASC Accreditation Standards.
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  Goals and Objectives Goal:All teachers will use technology to facilitate data collection and analysis.  Objective 1: By 2011, 70% of teachers will use Google Docs Forms to create and administer quizzes and tests.  Objective 2: By 2012, 75% of teachers will use class polling devices (clickers) to conduct weekly formative assessments and collect student performance data.
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  Goals and Objectives Goal:All students and teachers will have adequate access to technology needed for 21st century teaching, learning, and assessing.  Objective 1: A SMART Board will be installed in every classroom by 2012.  Objective 2: One laptop cart will be purchased for every four classrooms, K-8, by 2013.  Objective 3: Install eight computers with wireless Internet acccess in each K-8 classroom by 2013.
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  Goals and Objectives Additionalgoals might center on:  Incentivizing teachers to learn and use new technologies  Providing timely and effective support for users  Training for faculty and staff  Maintenance and support  Budgeting
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  Needs Assessment  In order to understand the needs and technological proficiency of our stakeholders, the committee must develop a needs assessment survey.  This needs assessment survey for faculty can serve as a starting point.  The results will allow us to understand  how resources are allocated  how and why technology is being used  where teachers need training  what standards inform instruction  what obstacles interfere with successful technology integration  what unmet technology needs teachers hold
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  Staff Development Models Turnley(ND), McKenzie (2001), and Cradler (2002). One-on-One Informal Open Lab Mentoring Groups Professional Online Growth Workshops Training Plans (PGP) Outsourcing
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  Staff Development 1. Include a requirement for technology integration in professional growth plans. 2. Provide incentives for expert users to train and advise other staff. 3. Hire a technology coordinator technology integrationist to mentor users. 4. Identify online training resources, such as those available through ISTE, and provide access for users.
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  Evaluation/Research  Before finalizing the plan, we must develop a means for evaluating implementation.  Annual needs assessment survey  Classroom observations  Workshop evaluations  Interviews with faculty, students, staff, and parents  Professional Growth Plans and their evaluation  Demonstration portfolios/exhibitions  Student assessment data
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  Timeline 2010-2011  September:Form committee and begin readings and visits  October: Write vision statement. Develop and administer needs assessment surveys.  November: Complete analysis of needs assessment data and begin writing goals and objectives  December: Continue writing goals and objectives  February: Complete staff development section. Review, revise, and finalize.  March: Submit to RESC for review.  June: File with Connecticut State Department of Education 2011-2012: Year 1  Implement and begin evaluation 2012-2013: Year 2  Continue Implementation and evaluation 2013-2014: Year 3  Implementation completed. Evaluate and begin planning to write a new technology use plan.
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  Resources Anderson, Larry, etal. “Guidebook for Developing an Effective Instructional Technology Plan.” NCTP. Revised 2002. Connecticut State Department of Education, “Educational Technology Plan Template.” Aug 2008. Cradler, John, et al. “Research Implications for Preparing Teachers to Use Technology.” Learning and Leading with Technology. September 2002. McKenzie, Jamie. “How Teachers Learn Technology Best.” From Now On. Vol 10, No 6. March 2001. See, John. “Developing Effective Technology Plans.” NCTP 2002. Turnley, Melinda, “Potential Models for Teacher Technology Training,” (ND).