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Refresh Meeting
“Learning Powered by Technology”2011-2012
Refresh Goals
• Replace aging technology (mostly computers) with newer technology to allow teachers, administrators and students to complete required tasks and integrate technology into the curriculum
• Increase the level of technology integration through the use of new technology
PRE-PLANNINGPHASE 1
Create a Detailed Computer Inventory
• Include ALL computers• Use fixed assets as a guide to find all computers
and be sure everything is correct• Use template provided by Instructional
Technology• Decide the fate of the computer (move, excess,
re-purpose). Consult technicians as needed• Computers below 260 need to be excessed
July 31, 2012
Inventory Considerations
• Excess models 240 and below• Check purchase date for 260s• Remember: 170Ls are newer models• Consider re-purposing newer models Admin to Teacher or Student Teacher to Student Student to Student (new location)• Only one computer per classroom (laptop with
docking station) will be designated as “Teacher”
PLANNING PHASEPhase 2
Ask for Help!
• Contact your Instructional Technology Representative for technology planning help.
Develop or Update Tech Plan
• Assemble the Technology Committee that represents ALL stakeholders– Administrators– Media Specialist – Instructional Coach– Title One Facilitator– Fixed Asset Coordinator– Faculty Representatives by Grade Level/Department– Parents/Students
DUE May 31, 2012
Include ALL Required Dimensions
• Learners and their Environment– Focus on how the STUDENTS will use technology
• Professional Capacity– Focus on what Professional Development will be
needed to keep moving staff forward• Instructional Capacity– Focus on how the TEACHER will use technology for
instruction
Complete Snapshot of Current Use
• Showcase your school!!• Should give an accurate description of what
your school is currently doing with technology
Define your Goals & ObjectivesSample
Goal 1: Use current and emerging technologies to raise the academic challenge and performance of each student. OBJECTIVES: 1. Provide the technology necessary to engage students in the learning process.
Tech Dimension
Ref. Number
Strategy/Action Action Steps Funding Considerations
Evaluation of Objectives
Learners and the Environment
1-1.1 Provide all classrooms with Promethean Boards in order to engage students
Use Refresh funding to purchase PBs and provide training
Refresh, General Fund, PTSA, Grants
Number of classrooms with Promethean Boards
Curriculum and Instruction
1-1.2 Teachers will use the Promethean Boards as a tool to engage students in the learning process
Provide teachers with resources and training to effectively use the PB’s in the classroom
IT Consultants, T&L Consultants, Master teachers
Observation of student engagement and interaction with the PBs during walk-throughs and formal observations.
Professional Development
1-1.3 Provide ongoing workshops in technology to increase the technology level and rigor of teachers
Create, edit, and review PD with IT on a yearly basis using the most current technology available for the 21st century learner
Surveys from Workshops based on usefulness in the classroom. PAS-T Notebooks containing workshops and proof of certification
Focus on goals and future use
• Technology plan and goals should focus on where you want the staff to move and how to get there
• Be sure to have a plan for ALL technology, not just the technology received for refresh
• Make the plan easy to read so that any teacher/staff member can understand the expectations
Professional Development is Key
• ALL refresh computers come with Windows 7 and Office 2010. Teachers will need transitional workshops.
• Decide what the biggest areas of need are and focus PD on those areas.
• PD does not have to be whole school. Consider PD based on content and specific needs and skills.
• Be sure not to overwhelm teachers with too many different focus areas.
• Call Instructional Tech if necessary to help with PD.
What Does Refresh Cover
• Primary Goal: Desktops, LaptopsPersonnel Equipment Requirements
Teachers*Core Teachers, Related Arts, Home-Based SPED
Laptops (with docking stations)
AdministratorsPrincipals, AP’s, AA’s, IC’s, Media Specialist, Coordinators.
Laptops with docking stations, monitors, keyboard, mouse
Support PersonnelPlant Engineer, Secretary, Clerks, Front Office, Nurse, etc.
Desktops
Guidance Laptop (Elementary); Desktop (Middle/High)
Include an Evaluation Component
• Laptop carts should have logs with checkout information– Who checked it out– For what purpose (Research, projects, etc)
• Evaluations will be used for future planning on 2nd round refresh
• Lesson plans should support technology integration
Update the Tech Plan Annually
• Plan should guide your school technology every year, not just refresh years
• Progress should be evident by next refresh
IMPLEMENTATION PHASEPhase 3
Tech Plan Review Meetings
• Changes will be made and items prioritized based on the technology plan and the included needs/wants lists
• Instructional Technology representative will meet with the administration/tech team to review the plan
Month of August/early
September 2012
Orders Placed
• Instructional Technology will order all equipment agreed upon at the final refresh meeting
Mid-September 2012
Refresh Implementation Meeting
• Usually two weeks before refresh• Meeting with Instructional Technology and
ETS Technicians• All inventories must be up to date (Current
Inventory and New Computer Inventory)• Teachers need to back up documents to home
directory/pen drive before delivery
September/October 2012
Arrival of Equipment
• Will plan with the principal for the best installation time
• District Techs on hand to supervise • Any problems on day of refresh should be
directed to the onsite technician• Staging area will be needed for install
October-December 2012
Refresh Allowable Expenditures
• Laptops • Desktops• Promethean Boards• Promethean Peripherals: ActiVotes (K-2),
ActivExpressions, ActivSlates, ActivTablets• Laptop Carts• Access Points• Digital cameras, HUE, wireless keyboards
N-Computing (Labs/Media Center)
15,000 for a full lab
Contact us:
• Jeff McCoy (3134) [email protected]
• Chris Burras (5699)[email protected]
• Tim Cushman (3991)[email protected]
• Michelle King (3050) [email protected]
