The purpose of our technology plan is to alternate instructional strategies to engage all types of learners, enhance resources 24-7 for all stakeholders, student assistance in developing high-skills in technology, curriculum essential for academic and workplace success, ability for all teachers to integrate technology effectively into teaching and learning.
Goals include:
· #1 - All students and teachers will utilize interactive technologies and a variety of digital resources to support research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve student learning and meet diverse learning needs.
Strategies: All students will experience a technology rich learning environment, be held accountable for Technology Application skills and knowledge as well as Internet Safety curriculum, and utilization of Internet2 tools. Teachers will utilize online benchmark testing, develop instructional strategies that integrate digital/online content, utilize online course management, and integrate technology planning into classroom instructional plans.
· #2 – All stakeholders will benefit from the district’s rich network.
Strategies: All stakeholders will be able to access district network resources 24/7, will be offered technology literacy, and be offered free access to online technologies. Out-dated infrastructure will be removed.
· #3 – All instructional staff will receive ongoing professional development.
Strategies: Multiple assessments methods will be utilized. Instructional staff will be provided professional development with the intention of support and integration of technology.
· #4 – All community stakeholders will be provided opportunities for increased access to technology and school-based information to promote parental and community involvement in planning and learning 24/7.
Strategies: All stakeholders will have the opportunity to contribute planning for technology through surveys, suggestions, interviews, presentations, and focus groups.
· #5 – District technology department will increase the amount of technical assistance to staff, classroom implementation, help desk support, applications online, administrative software effectiveness, and remote deployment of updates and roll-outs.
Strategies: Technology department will maintain automated maintenance records and requests, help desk, and remote deployment of district software with improved turn-around response time.
· #6 – District technology infrastructure will be evaluated, updated, and maintained on a scheduled basis for maximum instructional and informational support.
Strategies: Provide and maintain equitable access of high quality technology resources, Intranet, and online resources for all campuses & for all stakeholders to have access to instructional online curriculum and professional development 24/7.
The District Technology Committee and the Technology Department will monitor and document the progress made in the implementations of this plan. Monitoring takes place on a daily basis and guarantees the health of the network and all services. The evaluation method employs a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods using document reviews, interviews, focus groups, classroom observations; teacher and student technology proficiency assessments; technology use logs, student, teacher, and parent surveys; and school and student data.
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