Technology Action Plan

Week 4 Assignment, Part 1: Development of an organization chart integrating technology


Superintendant
Presents technology budget and plans to the school board for approval
Ensure technology laws, rules, and regulations are being followed
Oversee campus administrators

Director of Technology
Develop the District Technology Plan
Evaluate, recommend, and purchase hardware and software
Maintain inventory of technology equipment, warrenties, and licenses

Director of Educational Technology
Provide assistance to administrators and teachers to facilitate the integration of technology into the curriculum
Plans professional development for Technology Specialists and teachers

Educational Technology Specialist
Assist Director of Educational Technology

Campus Principal
Sets expectations for technology intergation
Monitors technology integration in the curriculum
Assists adding technology goals in the campus improvement plan
Monitors progress toward technology goals set in CIP
Allocates sufficent funds for technology development in the campus budget

Campus Assistant Principal
Assists in the monitoring of technology integration in the classroom
Assists campus technolgy department in keeping inventory of equipment

Campus Technology Specialist
Assist teachers in integrating technology into the classroom
Monitor equipment and use
Provide troubleshooting assistance when there is a problem with equipment

Classroom Teacher
Integrate technology into lesson planning
Model apropriate use for technology to students
Keep current of technology trends and uses in the classroom by attending professional development sessions

Week 4 Assignment, Part 2: Professional Development Planning

Background
My disrtict offers summer technology academies to prepare teachers for the integration of technology into everyday lesson planning. The district also provides training on Technology Application TEKS, Web 2.0 tools, concept mapping, digital hot sheets, file sharing, digital citizenship, internet safety, validating internet resources, spreadsheets and SchoolNet. Currenty, as stated in the district imporvement plan, my district is expanding the use of mobile technology for students and teachers.

Based on the result of the Texas STaR Chart, my campus is in the “developing”stage in all technology areas, with Educator Preparation and Development being the greatest area of weakness. There are several computer programs aimed at supplementing classroom instruction (Study Island, Star Reading/Math, Accelerated Reader, Success Maker) thus raising student achievement that were purchased by the campus pricipal; however, most teachers don’t know how to use the programs. Another area for concern, based on interviews of campus teachers, is the lack up-to-date equipment and software available on campus.

Action Plan

Task
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Evaluation

Needs assessment to determine the areas of technology that need to be improved on
Campus Principal, Site-Based Decision Making Committee
By 08/6/10 and ongoing
STaR Chart results

Provide adequate technology equipment to all classroom teachers (ELMOs, projectors, Smart Boards)
Campus Administrators, campus
By 08/16/10 and ongoing
Teacher surveys

Professional development related to the mechanical use of technology equipment
Campus administrators, campus technology specialist
By 08/16/10 and ongoing
Teacher surveys, administrative walk-throughs, lesson plans that include the integration of technology

Professional development related to the integration of technology equipment into classroom lessons
Campus administrators, peer facilitators
All year long
Administrative walk-throughs, lesson plans that include the integration of technology

Professional development related to the use of computer software programs as supplements to instruction (Star Reading/Math, Success Maker, Study Island)
Campus administrators, campus technology specialist, peer facilitators
By 10/04/10 and ongoing
Administrative walk-throughs, lesson plans that include the integration of technology

Professional development related to the use of computer software programs to track and analyze data related to student achievement (SchoolNet)
Campus administrators, SchoolNet campus representatives
By 10/04/10 and ongoing
Evidence of lesson planning based on disaggregated data from CBA and benchmark results

Professional development related to the use of internet websites (with valid licenses) to supplement instruction (BrainPop, United Streaming)
Campus administrators, campus technology specialist, peer facilitators
By 10/04/10 and ongoing
Administrative walk-throughs, lesson plans that include the integration of technology

Professional development related to the legal use of internet websites and copyright laws
Campus administrators, librarian
By 08/16/10
Administrative walk-throughs and review of lesson plans

Week 4 Assignment, Part 3: Evaluation Planning for Action Plan


Several sources will be used for the evaluation of this action plan. This data will be on-going and analyzed frequently in order for adjustments to be made and to document the campus’s progress toward Texas’s Long-Range plan for Technology. The methods that will be used to evaluate the action plan are as follows:
· STaR Chart-teachers will complete the survey once a year; campus administrators and SBDM committee will revierw the results to determine technology goals to be included in the CIP, results will be crossed referenced with the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology to determine compliance with the plan

· Teacher Surveys-teachers will fill out surveys at the end of staff development sessions to determine the effectiveness of the session; surveys will be used to determine if goals outlined in the CIP have been met

· Administratve Walk-throughs-administrators will observe classrooms for evidence of technology integration after staff development sessions

· Lesson Plans-lesson plans will indicate technology integration and the use of technology software used to analyze data for the purpose of needs assessments and student achievement

· Sign-In Sheets-administrators will keep copies of sign-in sheets as evidence of session participants

· Acheivemet Reports (AEIS, AYP)-campus administrators and the SBDM committee will review reports to determine progress and how technology supported that progress