CREATING A SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY PLAN

E-School ConferenceMarch 11-12, 2008

Who are today’s students?

The Millennial Generation:The Millennial Generation:

• The largest generationThe largest generation, representing 36% of the total , representing 36% of the total U.S. population. As of 2000, almost 100 million children U.S. population. As of 2000, almost 100 million children and youth between 0-24 years old.and youth between 0-24 years old.

• The most diverse generation:The most diverse generation: 31% are minorities; more 31% are minorities; more diverse than the adult population.diverse than the adult population.

• Growing up in challenging times:Growing up in challenging times: 60% of 2002 teens 60% of 2002 teens feel that it is harder to be a young person today than in feel that it is harder to be a young person today than in their parent’s day, compared to 35% of 1966 teens feeling their parent’s day, compared to 35% of 1966 teens feeling the same way.the same way.

“Born to be Wired”

Have come of age along with the internet

Information has been universally available and free to them.

Community is a digital place of common interest, not just a shared physical space.

Emergence of social networking (My Space, online chat, You Tube)

64% of online teens say they know more about the internet than their parents

No Child Left Behind influence on decision making BudgetsBudgets Technology decisionsTechnology decisions Staffing and trainingStaffing and training Curriculum, Assessment, and InstructionCurriculum, Assessment, and Instruction

Funding challenges Districts are Keenly aware of Return on Investment (ROI) Technology Trends

Laptops used in 53% of all K-12 public schools, up more than Laptops used in 53% of all K-12 public schools, up more than 23% over last year23% over last year

More than 1 in 3 schools have access to a wireless network, More than 1 in 3 schools have access to a wireless network, up from only 10% four years agoup from only 10% four years ago

High-speed Internet access now at 84% of all K-12 public High-speed Internet access now at 84% of all K-12 public schools. Schools have added high-speed access at an annual schools. Schools have added high-speed access at an annual rate of 5%rate of 5%

Today’s K-12 Issues & Trends

Source: 3Com

Today’s K-12 Trends

Implement administrative efficiencies Attendance, Automated Truancy reporting Reporting on school and student progress Communications with staff, faculty and parents

Safeguard student records Reach all students

More effectively address each child’s learning needs

Develop better mechanisms to measure student progress

Prepare students for 21st century workforce Facilitate access to information for the entire

school community Mobility while at school Access to district resources when away from

school Communicate more effectively with parents

and the community

Source: 3Com

Education in Transition

Learning should be without physical location constraints

Learning should be enabled by Multimedia Learning should take place whenever the

opportunity arises Learning devices are ubiquitous and so should

access to resources from these devices

Millennial Learning:

Source: 3Com

School Planning Framework

Yearly Academic/Financial Plan

School Technology Plan

3 Years DOE Strategic Plan

3 Years School Strategic Plan

Enabling Activities

Enabling Activities

Enabling Activities

Enabling Activities

Enabling Activities

Technology PlanWhat is a Technology Plan?

The technology plan documents the library service strategy or The technology plan documents the library service strategy or the school improvement purpose of requested the school improvement purpose of requested telecommunications services or Internet access under the telecommunications services or Internet access under the Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries. Technology Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries. Technology planning must not be treated as a separate exercise dealing planning must not be treated as a separate exercise dealing primarily with networks and telecommunication infrastructure. primarily with networks and telecommunication infrastructure. Approved technology plans must establish the connections Approved technology plans must establish the connections between the information technology and the professional between the information technology and the professional development strategies, curriculum initiatives, and library development strategies, curriculum initiatives, and library objectives that will lead to improved education and library objectives that will lead to improved education and library services.services.

Technology Plan Criteria

GoalsGoals Assessment of Technology NeedsAssessment of Technology Needs Professional Development PlanProfessional Development Plan BudgetingBudgeting Evaluation of planEvaluation of plan

Goals

1. What goals have you identified in your school strategic plan?

3. What telecom and information technologies will you employ?

2. What strategies will you use to meet your goals?

4. What specific resource will help you meet your goals?

The plan must establish clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education or library services.

Sample Tech PlanGoals and Strategies

Strategic Goals StrategiesIncrease proficiency in reading and math for all students

Ensure students will be caring, responsible participants in a democratic society

Teachers will use tech paths to map their curriculum.

All teachers will use eCSSS to request assistance for students.

Increase proficiency in reading and math for all students

Students will use Benchmark tracker for Reading and Math

These are not goals!

Purchase 30 wireless laptopsPurchase 30 wireless laptops Increase network bandwidth to gigabitIncrease network bandwidth to gigabit Place 10 computers in every classroomPlace 10 computers in every classroom Campus Wide Wireless AccessCampus Wide Wireless Access Upgrade cabling to CAT 6Upgrade cabling to CAT 6 Upgrade computers to Windows VistaUpgrade computers to Windows Vista Hire my nephew as tech coordinatorHire my nephew as tech coordinator

AssessmentHow does your school currently employ telecom and information technologies?Mandatory Operations PurposeFMS Financial ManagementeSIS Attendance/Report CardMealtracker POS and meal trackingISPED IEP, Fed. ComplianceTime and Attendance Leave accountingLAN/WAN Data, Voice, Video transport

Communication/Collaboration PurposeLotus Notes Email, databasesNorstar Phone System Communication, Safety

Assessment Cont.Productivity PurposeMS Office Word proc., spreadsheet,

PowerPointInternet Research, Access Apps

Assessment Purpose

STAR Reading/Math Diagnostic reading/math

Benchmark Tracker Formative assessment tool

Tech Paths Curriculum Mapping

Other considerations• Hardware and software inventory• Telecom and IT infrastructure• Professional development program and strategy

Professional Development

• Professional Development StrategyProfessional Development Strategy Train the trainerTrain the trainer Lecture vs. hands onLecture vs. hands on

• Resources AvailableResources Available Contracted ServicesContracted Services ATR/OITS provided trainingATR/OITS provided training School StaffSchool Staff

• SchedulingScheduling• Who is responsible?Who is responsible?• Long term approach – “Rome wasn’t built in a day!”Long term approach – “Rome wasn’t built in a day!”

The plan must have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff understands how to use these new technologies to improve education or library services.

Six Steps to Successful Six Steps to Successful Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Inspire and Support Leaders Teacher-driven, bottom-up decision making Incentive for risk-takers Emphasize process over product Recognize the need for time Provide access to appropriate hardware and

software

Sample Tech PlanStaff Development

Strategy Staff DevelopmentAugust 2007: teachers will be trained in basic computer operations and internet use.

Students will use Benchmark tracker for Reading and Math

October 2007: teachers will be trained in how to teach students logon to and use bench mark tracker.

January 2008: teachers will be trained in how to interpret data from benchmark tracker.

BudgetThe plan must provide for a sufficient budget to acquire and support the elements of the plan: the hardware, software, professional development, and other services that will be needed to implement the strategy.

Considerations• Total Cost of Ownership (TOC)• Funding Source• Plan A, B, C• Time

Funding Sources CIP – Telecom conduit/electrical retrofit CIP – Telecom conduit/electrical retrofit

upgradeupgrade ErateErate School BudgetSchool Budget Sugar DaddiesSugar Daddies

• FundraisingFundraising• GrantsGrants• Legislative appropriationsLegislative appropriations• DonationsDonations• VolunteersVolunteers

Sample Tech PlanBudget

Enabling Activity Year Cost

Strategy: Students will use Benchmark tracker for Reading and Math

2006Purchase of 30 PCs for a computer lab $30,000

Hire a technician to provide desktop support

Benchmark tracker subscription

Training materials

2007 $10,000

2007

2007

$10,000

$1,000

Evaluation

ConsiderationsConsiderations How do you know what you are doing is working? Use quantified measure/tests in student achievement. Use pre/post measures Monitoring vs. Evaluation Mid course corrections Use formative as well as summative assessments. Move beyond measures of usage or attitudes. Is plan flexible vs. all or nothing? Tools: rubrics, surveys, HSA

The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the specified goals school or library to monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise. developments and opportunities as they arise.

Sample Tech PlanEvaluation

Enabling Activity Year

Strategy: Students will use Benchmark tracker for Reading and Math

75% of teachers will score 80% or better on a post test given at the conclusion of Benchmark Tracker training.

41% of students will meet or exceed proficiency in reading and math.

45% of students will meet or exceed proficiency in reading and math.

50% of students will meet or exceed proficiency in reading and math.

2006

2007

2008

2009

OTHER PLANNING ISSUES

Involvement of key role groups and individuals Target students Expanding successful programs to rest of

school and other schools Other special situations that would affect

achievement of goals Staff/principal does not see importance of the

role of technology in your school! Does your school have an active tech cadre?

Who is on the cadre? K-12 articulation planning with complex schools

FOR STAFF

NOT TECHNOLOGY FOR TECHNOLOGY’S SAKE

DON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH THE TECHNOLOGY

IT IS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THESE AREN’T PERSONAL TOYS

ResourcesResources

Schools and Libraries Divisionhttp://www.universalservice.org/sl/

Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadershiphttp://www.portical.org/barnett_intro.html

Department of Education (Federal)http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html

International Technology for Technology in Educationhttp://www.iste.org/