Classroom Technology Plan

By

Saundra Tyson-Dawson

E7801

Instructional Technology Planning and Management

Dr. Regina Merrwether

Mission and Vision Statement

Mission StatementMy mission is to improve student achievement by integrating technology into my daily instruction.

Vision StatementMy vision is to create an educational environment where the students and I can utilize technological tools as a vital part of the learning process.

Needs Assessment (SWOT Analysis)

Potential Internal Strengths Potential Internal Weaknesses

1. Strong and dedicated teacher. Enthusiastic about using instructional technology.

1. Emphasis is placed on drill and practice activities in the classroom.

2. Principal is willing to purchase hardware (ebeams, LCD projectors).

2. Sub-standard classroom. One working student computer in the classroom.

3. School district offers professional development in technology

3. No Promethean board in the classroom.

Potential External Opportunity Potential External Threats

1. Tarboro Middle School is looking to become a school with 21st century classrooms

1. New 21st century requirements may be added causing to still be a step behind

2. If we offer the community a 21st Century School, maybe parents of students who receive special education may not choose to transfer their child to another public school or private school

2. Due to budget cuts my school principal may not be able to keep his promise to purchase the

hardware(ebeams, LCD projectors)

Goals & ObjectivesGoal #1: To incorporate technology into the curriculum to improve students’ academic performance in Math.

 

Objective: To incorporate Study Island, a web-based instruction, practice and assessment standards mastery product, into the curriculum to improve mathematical performance as shown by my students’ increased test scores in class and on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT).

Goals & ObjectivesGoal #2: To utilize technology as a communication tool with parents.

 

Objective: To develop an effective interactive class Web site to facilitate effective teacher to parent communication.

Goals & ObjectivesGoal#3: To build technology-based skills for improved learning.

 

Objective: To develop lesson plans that will improve teaching and learning for my students by attending the Project Headware Not Hardware: 21st Century Thinking with 21st Century Tools workshop.

Goals & ObjectivesGoal#4: To increase internet safety awareness for students when using the Internet.

 

Objective: To address internet safety by scheduling all classes for Cyber Safety lessons with the Media Specialist.

Initiative Description and Rationale

I am striving to increase the role of technology in my Math classes. Currently, my classroom has two desktop computers and one is not working. We have two computer labs, one designated for Language Arts teachers and classes and the other lab is designated for Math teachers and classes. The school has three rolling labs that are currently not functioning correctly. All of the math teachers at my school with the expectation of one seventh grade math teacher and myself has promethean boards in their classes.

Initiative Description and Rationale

My students are able to access the internet and a web-based instructional software twice a month according to the math lab schedule. However, instructional technology in my classroom is not current and up-to –date. Many teachers, including myself would enjoy using technology for instructional purposes if it was available.

Hardware, software, and facility resource

requirements

•LCD Projectors•eBeam Edge for Education• Whiteboards are in each classroom•Computer-teachers already has a district issued laptop

Instructional Resource Requirements and Staff

Development PlanInstructional

Resource Requirement

Person Responsible

Staff Development Plan

eBeam Edge for Education Representative to hold in-service

Instructional Technology Specialist (responsible for scheduling in-service)

Completed by the end of August 2011

Teachers will meet and plan lessons and activities appropriate for eBeam Edge for Education

Subject Contacts( responsible for scheduling

Completed by end of September 2011

Teachers waiting for eBeam installation will observe the use of eBeam in various classrooms

Instructional Technology Specialist (responsible for scheduling)

Completed by the end of October 2011

eBeam Edge for Education Representative to hold follow-up in-service

Instructional Technology Specialist (responsible for scheduling in-service

Completed by the end of January 2012.

Itemized budget and Rationale

•eBeam Edge for Education – $899.95 per class•LCD projector-87, 000 to 114, 000 for installation in half of the classes in the school

I would like to put down the dry erase pen and pick up the future with eBeam Edge for Education. eBeam Edge for Education can transform existing classroom whiteboards and wall into interactive teaching spaces. It is about the size of a board eraser and lighter than a box of chalk. eBeam Edge for Education has rich curriculum resources built right in to make lesson planning easier. It is a portable unit that works with standard projectors and our current Windows computers.

Itemized budget and Rationale

Evaluation Plan and Timeline

A teacher must know how to integrate technology into the curriculum and know how to evaluate its effectiveness in the classroom. This goes far beyond allowing students to use computers for practice, assessments or projects. It must include the ability to determine whether the technology use is effective in increasing student learning. I will continue to participate in the LoTi survey to evaluate my level of technology implementation in the classroom. I will also implement data driven, longitudinal comparisons of student achievement over the course of the three year plan by analyzing the increase in student previous to current scores on the standardized test. It is my goal to revisit this technology plan on an annual basis.

Q & A