2003-04 Technology Plan

Actions

Process

Documentation

Timeframe

Who

Resources

VISION AND LEADERSHIP

Utilize the resources provided by the district.

-Create a schedule for in-house training using new software and programs.

-Training schedule

Ongoing

Becky

-Computers and programs/software

Integrate technology as a tool that supports the existing curriculum.

-Create opportunities to instruct or share instructional practices.

-Training schedule

-Inservice agendas

Ongoing

Becky

-Computers and programs/software

LEARNING COMMUNITY

Continue to generate regular, ongoing communication among the staff regarding technology.

Becky, Cindy and staff communicate information concerning technology via e-mail or meetings.

-E-mails

-Meeting agendas/minutes

Ongoing

Becky, Cindy and staff

-Computers and e-mail programs.

Utilize teacher webpages as a communication tool for the Smith learning community.

Becky, Cindy and staff post information (lesson plans, agendas, minutes, results, etc.) on the Smith website in a timely manner.

-website

Ongoing

Becky, Cindy and staff

Computers and the website.

Maintain internal communication among Smith learning community.

Becky, Cindy and staff communicate information (daily operational procedures, agendas, etc.) via e-mail.

-E-mails

Ongoing

Becky, Cindy and staff

-Computers and e-mail programs.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Utilize technology for lesson plans and assignments, staff communication, and data management.

Becky/staff maintain the website at a consistent, operational level. Train new teachers as needed.

-website

Ongoing

Becky and staff

Computers and website.

TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM

Train students in technology-training reflects the instructional needs of the classroom.

Becky and classroom teachers co-plan to provide instruction as needed.

-Lesson plans

-Observation

Ongoing

Becky and teachers

-Computers and programs/software

Integrate tech curriculum into daily instructional practices.

Becky and classroom teachers co-plan to include technology usage

-Lesson plans

-Observation

Ongoing

Becky and teachers

-Computers and programs/software

TRAINING

Provide whole group training and individualized training as needed.

-Share information through staff meetings, inservices or a.m./p.m. training sessions.

-Give cheat sheets

-Agendas/Minutes

-Cheat sheets

Ongoing

Becky and other staff members

- Computers and programs/software

-Cheat sheets

RESOURCES

Replace supplies as needed.

-Identify needs and communicate with staff through SILT.

-SILT/Tech Agenda/Minutes

Ongoing

Becky and Cindy

-Survey (e-mail)