Enhanced Website Proposal
2009-2011 Technology PlanEDLD 5362 Information SystemsPatricia
Wilde-ET8015
Our vision is to improve student learning and performance
through the use of technology and to provide educators with the
tools and professional development needed to incorporate technology
seamlessly into daily learning activities. Vision
Labs2008-2009 Purchased 120 computers for labs60 desktop
computers - high school20 desktop computers - middle school20
desktop computers - elementary20 laptops and cart middle school
mobile lab
Current Status
Current StatusClassroomsGateway desktopsPurchased in
2002CompatibilityTextbook supplementsSoftware
Purchase 80 new computers for classrooms30 high school20 middle
school30 elementary
2009-2010 Needs
Expand Interactive & Visual Media Devices35 projectors30
document cameras10 interactive whiteboards10 sets classroom
responders2010-2011 Needs
BroadbandUpgrade underwaySpeed up to 10 mbpsCompletion - April
1
User friendly interface Parents & communityStudentsTeachers
& staffTeacher and organizational sitesStaff tools
Website
Professional DevelopmentAll professional development must be
approached from an instructional rather than a technical
viewpoint.Rather than simply learning the basics of how to use a
technology tool, teachers must learn how to use the tool to improve
teaching and learning in their classroom.
Jones, E. (2007). Strategies to Put Instruction Ahead of
Technology. Principal Leadership, 7(6), 35-38.
Instructional TechnologySupport service for teachersOn-demand,
job-embedded trainingUse of hardware/softwareIncorporation of
technology into daily lessons
To prepare for future replacement of equipment that no longer
functions or has reached end of life, we will budget to replace 20%
of our current inventory every year.
Technology Lifecycle
Jones, E. (2007). Strategies to Put Instruction Ahead of
Technology. Principal Leadership, 7(6), 35-38. Critical issue:
Developing a School or District Technology Plan. (1998). Retrieved
from North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium
website:
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te300.htm
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