Norwich CSD2018-21 Technology Plan

May 17, 2018

Kathleen Hansen, Norwich CSD Assistant SuperintendentSteve Andrus, Norwich CSD Director of Managed Technology Services

• Gather and document current digital ecosystem and technology use information

• Conduct district “listening tours”

• Established strategic stakeholder group to create a vision for technology and identify priority areas – 3 Year Technology Plan

Communicate, communicate, and communicateTechnology Plan including PD, staffing, and costs

• Evaluate and implement immediate needs for alignment to vision and priority areas

• Create 3-year roadmap and sustainable spending plan for technology and professional development

Current Technology Planning EffortWinter/Spring 2018

Mapping the School District’s Digital

Ecosystem

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Technology Plan Goal 1

• A Student Empowered Learning Environment

will be established in all classrooms. PreK-

Grade 5 will have opportunities to explore

curriculum-connected technology that will

develop their abilities to problem solve and

think critically in the classroom to become engaged, independent learners.

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Technology Plan Goal 2

• A Student Empowered Learning Environment

will be established in all Middle and High

School classrooms. All students will have

opportunities to explore curriculum-connected

technology that will develop their abilities to

problem solve and think critically in the

classroom to become engaged, independent learners.

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Technology Plan Goal 3

• To provide teacher centered opportunity to

explore and plan the integration of technology

as a tool to advance achievement through

promoting student engagement, media rich

learning, multiple literacies, and project‐based learning.

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Technology Plan Goal 4

• Teachers will have timely access to data to

inform instruction and monitor progress.

Students will develop 21st century skills that

will be assessed across grade levels and

content areas. Students will also use online

tools to take assessments in order for teachers

to utilize technology for measurement of content standards.

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Technology Plan Goal 5

• Digital Citizenship will be incorporated in a way

which helps students, and all technology users

within the district, understand appropriate

technology usage and to prepare them for a society full of technology.

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Professional Development

• BrightBytes Survey (students and faculty)• Introduction to Google (June 18, 2018- two half days)• Digital Formative Assessment (August, 2018)• Schoology Camp• Professional Development and LINKS• Digital Citizenship (K-12)• ISTE Standards• 1:1 Best Practices including SAMR model• PD on how to involve technology and integrate tools into various

content areas• Teachers will collaborate and turnkey skills with their peers

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Measurement

• BrightBytes SurveySurvey taken of the staff to determine where they need professional

development.

Purchase survey and analytics tool to gather information from students and

staff related to technology use and reliability.

● Classroom coaching, walkthroughs and observation process

● Feedback from faculty as well as building level technology teams

● District Technology Committee planning and reflection

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Survey Analytics

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Survey Analytics

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Survey Analytics

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Survey Analytics

Current Technology Planning Effort

Developing the Technology Vision

and Strategy

Managing Technology and

Support Resources

• Implement District-wide Technology Plan

• Compile and present information about the digital ecosystem

• Research additional funding sources available

• Examine curriculum and instruction to identify opportunities to integrate technology to expand learning pathways for students

• Research systems and tools for gathering, warehousing, mining, integrating and reporting data in usable and meaningful ways

• Review resources, including NYSCATE, ISTE, COSN and exemplar districts, that support technology standards and skills for staff and administration

Future Technology Planning Effort2018-2019 School Year

Questions?