ISD 12 Technology Planning Actions
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Forward Thinking, Shared Vision |
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Instead of always having to meet and share workshops on “how to use this or that,” simply send a newsletter with weekly tips on how to use, rent, or buy a new product or on how to integrate a subject or lesson with technology Develop a vision that all can “buy-into” and communicate it Research what other districts are doing Communicate the vision with expectations for implementation from the Board on down Access to the research that provides the information for a technology “buy-in” climate Share with community what is happening with technology in the district “Tech Book Club”: discuss research, magazine articles, tech plans from other districts, etc. Staff a district-wide tech coordinator that oversees all other coordinators to organize the communication and implementation of purchases, training, policy, etc. Prioritize wants vs. needs Utilize community and student resources and talents to broker opportunities (even community members without students in the school) Continually review direction and compare to needs and opportunities |
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Effective Teaching and Learning Practice |
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Have floating technology hours for staff development Use technology to make student learning more relevant and 21st century Have secondary media specialists help with integration and training Building technology integration specialists Integrate technology into professional learning communities Record what teachers are presently doing with technology – share 1 or 2 examples at each staff meeting and in newsletters Have trial software available for staff on dedicated computers Help teachers become aware of tech effectiveness research and best practices Research math and reading software – buy programs – teach staff how and why to use. Allow for staff development during the day Require teachers to create webpage for their department or class they teach: can be one page for multiple teachers if by department. “Someone” keeps updates in-check. Late start/early release once a month for teacher training to improve integration Bring in software reps to show possibilities High school class maintains websites as part of class Phase out tech instruction component to tech coordinator while phasing in expectations for technology integration coordinator becomes greater staff development resource Technology requirement for all new hires Add student technology standards to curriculum map (Review) |
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Educator Proficiency in Applying the New Designs for Teaching and Learning |
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Require technology proficiency as part of the staff evaluation process Staff laptops Student laptops Annual district-wide and area-specific training requirements/opportunities Summer Technology Academy – paid/option for time off More time given to training/updating of system Incentives and recognition for training and excellence Create place where staff can easily access sites of high quality learning activities with technology Stipend to tech leaders to share technology projects Assess 8th grade technology proficiency Training for staff that is relevant. Staff can “test out” of skills training for more advanced classes or training. |
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Knowledge Age Equity |
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Online courses All schools/areas have equal funding opportunity Create detailed technology budget template – require each building to use it each year Provide community training Offer a parent portal Computers with access to district from every home System availability during non-school hours for families without technology |
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Robust, Anywhere, Anytime Access |
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Provide school and/or home access to student folder/network Staff a District Technology Coordinator with time to fulfill duties Work towards “vision” and “best policy” Provide a District intranet that offers access to HR resources, documents, lesson plans, school information, etc. (become paperless) Adopt a grading policy/system/program that “everyone” is satisfied with Communicate what is available (It’s hard to access what you don’t know exists) Pair teachers/staff and require them to exchange technology integrated curriculum (pair those with more knowledge and those with less knowledge) More classroom projectors More iBooks More digital cameras More wireless solutions without battery problems Post grades of students to internet (all staff required) Parent portal that allows access to grades, attendance, lunch money accounts, etc. Prioritize technology access |
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Knowledge Age Systems & Priorities |
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Adopt technology standards for students, administrators, and teachers. Communicate these standards to all staff. Evaluate these standards regularly. Reinstate technology mentors Conduct a baseline survey of teachers and administrator skill levels Tie building technology funding to compliance with technology standards Target building technology funding based on technology survey and other data Develop a standard district technology acquisition process (review board, etc.) Maintain a district hardware/software library (asset management of licenses, titles, etc.) Establish a partnership with business and community for fiscal support and/or training Give time for staff to integrate specific technology standards in the evaluation process (i.e. C. Danielson) Partner with other districts for curriculum, resources, purchasing, etc. |
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Use this space to provide additional feedback. Be sure to mention if you'd like to be a Champion on one of the activities listed in this survey. Also include any feedback or guidance you'd like the technology committee to consider. |