2. What is the School and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund or “E-Rate”? Why do we need a technology plan? What is a technology plan? What does our technology plan include? How does the STaR chart affect our technology? Agenda
3. Provides discounts for telecommunications and Internet access based on poverty level and urban/rural status of the population served What is “E-Rate”?
4. Four categories of service: Telecommunications services Internet access Internal connections Basic maintenance of internal connections What is “E-Rate”?
5. Federal and State mandates it Click here to see State of Texas plan Used to help determine how much money a school district needs/uses for technology Why do we need a technology plan?
6. A plan for enhancing the current technology system A plan for enhancing our technology in the future What is a technology plan?
7. Budget Four goals Several objectives Multiple strategies Evaluation What does our technology plan include?
8. Teachers will use technology to instruct students Strategies: Students will enroll in dual credit/college courses Teachers will use A+ Goal 1
9. Strategies (cont.): Teachers use Internet resources, standards-based educational software, and presentation software Students will have on-demand Internet access and appropriate software and hardware Goal 1 (cont.)
10. Strategies (cont.): Students will use the Internet to obtain information Subscriptions to library research databases will be maintained Teachers will be encouraged to attend technology conference/workshops Goal 1 (cont.)
11. Teachers will have staff development to help them with technology integration Strategies: Teachers will complete the STaR chart Teachers will complete at least 6 hours of professional development training annually Goal 2
12. Goal 2 (cont.) Strategies (cont.): Teachers will use the interactive white boards, projectors, document cameras, and student response systems in the classroom
13. Administrators, support staff, and teachers will use technology to improve communication and disseminate information to staff, students, parents, and the community Goal 3
14. Strategies: Technology plan will be developed, updated, and evaluated annually District will seek funds from local, state, and federal programs District will apply for E-Rate reimbursements Goal 3 (cont.)
15. Strategies (cont.): Additional funding will be sought from grants, community partnerships, and other external funding sources District will apply for grants to facilitate anytime/anywhere online/blended learning Goal 3 (cont.)
16. Strategies (cont.): District website will be updated and enhanced weekly or as needed District website will include information concerning area adult literacy providers and adult basic literacy activities Goal 3 (cont.)
17. Strategies (cont.): Teachers will use e-mail to communicate with other teachers and parents/guardians Goal 3 (cont.)
18. District infrastructure will be configured and maintained to provide access to quality technology resources for the whole district and community Strategies: Annual technology inventory will be performed Goal 4
19. Strategies (cont.): District technology plan will be updated annually Purchase new computers according to the district’s replacement schedule Maintain connectivity so all campuses are connected Goal 4 (cont.)
20. Strategies (cont.): Connection to the Internet of at least 15.0 Mbps will be maintained District will maintain a content filter to ensure students’ safety in a digital world Goal 4 (cont.)
21. Strategies: Full-time Technology Coordinator will continue to provide technical support during regular school hours Full-time technology technician will be provided for the district Goal 4 (cont.)
22. Strategies (cont.): Full-time Instructional Technologist will provide assistance and professional development Daily backups of all technology application data will be completed Goal 4 (cont.)
23. Strategies: Will purchase additional projectors, document cameras, interactive white boards, and student response systems New computers will have Windows 7 Pro or better operation systems Goal 4 (cont.)
24. Systematic ongoing process Formally evaluated in November and May each year Technology Plan Committee will perform this evaluation STaR chart data will be used Evaluation Process
25. Staff surveys Informal interviews by Technology Plan Committee representatives Records of staff member participation in technology training Evaluation Method
26. Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type of technology and distance learning projects Evaluation Method (cont.)
27. Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the campuses and the website Evaluation Method (cont.)
28. Annual inventory of hardware and software Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support records Evaluation Method (cont.)
29. Needs assessment was utilized to identify strengths and weaknesses Goals were created to enhance the current system and prepare for the future Summary
30. School Technology and Readiness Used to update technology plan Used to set goals Measures student and teacher proficiencies in technology integration Used to determine funding priorities STaR Chart
