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Murray County School SystemChatsworth, Georgia

Five-Year Technology PlanJuly 1, 2017 - June 30, 2022

Superintendent Dr. Eric McFee

[email protected]

Technology DirectorIsrael House

[email protected]

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Vision for Technology Use

Technology Mission

The mission of the Murray County Schools Technology Department is to provide quality support and services to the Murray County School District for the purposes of improving learning for all students and enhancing instructional and administrative effectiveness.

To achieve the district vision of “Committed to student success, no exceptions, no excuses” we must:

• Promote the use of technology, not in isolation, but as an integrated instructional tool that engages learners; assists in the development of problem solving skills; encourages cooperative learning; and improves writing, research, and communication skills

• Provide staff development opportunities for all parties

• Provide access to timely and accurate data

• Provide adequate hardware, network infrastructure, and technical support

Technology Vision

Murray County Schools is committed to the belief that effective integration of technology will enhance the teaching and learning process. Technology integration supports the development of life-long learning skills such as flexibility, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.

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Overview

The Georgia Department of Education classifies school computers as being either less than five years old or over five years old. Student to computer ratios as well as numbers of classrooms with interactive whiteboards, projectors, interactive slates, portable media players, tablets, and student response systems vary from school to school depending upon availability of funds, local school budgeting priorities, and receipt of grant funds.

All schools have at least a 100 Mbps LAN based on a hub and spoke configuration with multimode fiber to each classroom. The switches in the classrooms are non-managed 10/100 MBPS with one SC fiber port and eight copper ports for connecting classroom computers. All LANs are connected to the WAN which provides interconnectivity between schools and the district office at a speed of 1000 Mbps. All schools and the district office share a 1100 Mbps Internet connection provided by the state-wide network and an additional 150 Mbps purchased with E-Rate discounts and local funds. All schools have a managed wireless network that provides connectivity in most of the building. Wireless technologies are 802.11g and 802.11n.

Anti-virus software and Internet filtering is provided on all computers. The majority of instructional computers are Windows 7 Professional operating system. All computers less than five years old have access to multimedia, the Internet, and a variety of web-based subscriptions depending on what is appropriate for the instructional level of students in a school or classroom. Additionally, students with disabilities are provided with large screen monitors, touch screens, and other assistive devices as required by their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

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The chart below indicates the current hardware available per the 2016-2017 Georgia Technology Inventory.

Current Hardware

BM

S CESCKE

EES

GMS

MHS

NMH

NWE

SPE

WES

PVIS

Desktop Computers, Less than 5 years Old 156 160 140 85 195 214 143 176 73 154 32

Desktop Computers, More than 5 years Old 66 30 47 35 0 87 88 13 131 172 0

Laptop Computers, Less than 5 years Old 119 32 91 106 18 215 220 79 163 88 204

Laptop Computers, More than 5 years Old 3 3 8 25 1 48 27 0 9 35 0

iPads 41 129 55 72 145 50 27 59 117 61 0

Interactive TV’s 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 7 6 2

Interactive Whiteboards 31 41 42 36 24 55 57 36 36 35 7

Student to device ratio (approximate 5:4 2:1 8:3 2:1 3:2 5:3 2:1 2:1 7:5 7:5 1:1

Murray County School System (MCSS) currently encourages the implementation of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and will continue to support this initiative as we build our capacity to implement a one to one computing device model. Professional Learning Communities will be encouraged to work together as they collaborate and plan ways to create effective and engaging digital learning for all students. Principals and the Technology Director as well as the newly developed Technology Committee that has at least two representatives from each school which worked together to create this five-year plan will continue to collaborate to fulfill these objectives. With the recent changes in staff, MCSS no longer employs an Instructional Technology Specialist but now a Technology Director, Professional Learning Coordinator, and is working to create a Lead Media Specialist that will collaborate as Media Specialists become the

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model instructional technology specialists with the support of the school Curriculum and Instruction Facilitator (CIF) and administration.

Murray County School System will support a countywide rollout of using Google Classroom as the county Learning Management System (LMS) beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. Teacher leaders will be encouraged to become Google Certified, so they may be utilized to help achieve the county’s initiative to implement Google Classroom and a one-to-one device per student by the year 2020. Through Google classroom, students will have access to an email address and a “G Suite” as teachers move toward engaging students through a platform that uses less paper. Teachers and students will enjoy creating tests, projects, and team-shared folders, while also submitting assignments and homework – online – as well as having access to unlimited storage. Staff will also have access to Office 365 email accounts and Microsoft Office.

Professional Development

Technology staff will continue to be provided with hands-on training as needed concerning the maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of computers, servers, network management, telephones, and software. Training will be conducted by the Technology Director, Network Administrator, RESA, vendors, and Media Specialists.

Professional development for Instructional uses of Technology in the classroom for teacher and students will be implemented through Professional Learning Communities and strategic coordination between the Technology Director, Professional Development Coordinator, and Media Specialists.

-Model teachers will showcase specific strategies and techniques for integration of technology into classrooms through 21st Century classrooms, media specialists, volunteer model teachers, and CIFs

-Utilize Professional Development Coordinator to coordinate with school administration and conduct professional development as needed for instructional technology needs.

-Create a Lead Media Specialist position to collaborate with Technology Director, Professional Development Coordinator, and CIF’s as needed for professional development for teachers and staff.

-Create teacher teams to initiate roll outs of new instructional technology initiatives (Google Classroom Committee)

-Encourage teachers to become Google Certified

Flexible Learning Spaces

Flexible learning spaces have been determined through recent research to be an essential part of increased learning and engagement. These spaces allow for more movement and collaboration between students making the students the center of learning and the teacher a facilitator. Flexible learning spaces and learniture will allow for students to be able to use their different learning

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styles and aid teachers in creating an inviting and engaging learning environment. This will allow students with sensory needs the opportunity to be more inclusive in the regular classroom. These learning spaces will encourage the integration of technology in the classroom as well as collaboration among students. This is shown to improve higher order thinking and academic achievement. The technology committee will use model classrooms and develop resources and suggestions for flexible learning spaces in schools across the district.

Technology Infrastructure

The technology infrastructure will be kept up to modern standards. This will include both wired and wireless infrastructures. The technology department will support and maintain the current system while continuing to replace and improve the infrastructure including but not limited to switches, servers, wireless access points, and cabling.

Erate will be used for funding the upgrades to the network when at all possible. The technology department will also continue to look for more cost effective communication systems as erate will be paying less each year until it no longer pays any funds for land line communications.

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Strategic Goal Area 1 Access to Technology

Specific Goal 1.1 Increase student achievement while expanding technological opportunities.

Measurable Objective 1.1.1 All schools will strive to adopt a 1:1 computing device model.

Actions, Strategies, Interventions Timeline

Funding Sources, and Resources

Person(s) Responsible Means of Evaluation

1.1.1.1 Obtain a current inventory list from Murray County Schools Computer Inventory to use as a needs-assessment.

Form a committee to research and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing v. leasing.

A cost-benefit analysis should be conducted to assist with the final determination of leasing, purchasing, or lease-purchasing.

May – July 2017

Murray County Schools Computer Inventory

System Personnel, Principals,Technology Department

Cost-benefit Analysis

1.1.1.2 All schools will begin purchasing/leasing class sets of laptop devices with charging stations/carts for all 3rd - 12th grade classrooms.

The subsequent purchasing scope and sequence should be followed by all schools within the district: Year 1: ELA Year 2: Math Year 3: Science Year 4: Social Studies Year 5: Annually replace 20% of devices as part of the sustainability plan

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2022

Estimated Cost($7,000 per cart)

Title I Funds,SPLOSTGrants

Principals,Technology Department

Annual Hardware SurveyMurray County Schools Computer Inventory

1.1.1.3 All elementary schools will begin purchasing/leasing class sets of iPads with charging stations/carts for all K-2 classrooms.

Year 1: 2-3 classrooms Year 2: 2-3 classrooms Year 3: 2-3 classrooms

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2022

Estimated Cost($9,000-$10,000 per cart)

Title I Funds,


Annual Hardware SurveyMurray County Schools Computer Inventory

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Year 4: 2-3 classrooms Year 5: Annually replace 20% of devices as part of the sustainability plan

SPLOSTGrants

1.1.1.4 All schools will purchase a minimum of two class sets of laptops/iPad carts for media centers, with the intentions of media center use and check-outs for non-homeroom classrooms.

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2022

Estimated Cost($7,000-$10,000 per cart)

Title I FundsSPLOSTGrants


Murray County Schools Computer Inventory


Specific Goal 1.2 Start replacing interactive whiteboards with interactive TVs in all K-12 classrooms.

Measurable Objective 1.2.1 Ensure that teachers have access to interactive boards.




1.2.1.1

Purchase or lease Interactive TV for Media Center.($2,500 - $3,000)

Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/us/business/by-industry/education-solutions/samsung-schoolRecordex: https://www.edcoeducation.com/solutions/21st-century-classrooms/recordex-simplicitytouch/AV Media Systems: http://www.avsystems.com.au/interactive-led-touch-screen

July 1st 2017 – June 30 2018

SPLOST, Title 1 funds, or local money


Technology Department

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1.2.1.2

Replace Smart boards with Interactive TVs in all classrooms. (2-3 units per year)($2,500 - $3,000)

July 1st 2018 – June 30 2022(ongoing)

SPLOST, Title 1 funds, or local money

Principal,Technology Department

Technology Department

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Specific Goal 1.3 Students Will Learn and Utilize Basic Computer Skills (hardware and software)

Measurable Objective 1.3.1 Create a pacing guide for student digital literacy expectations.



Person(s) Responsible

Means of Evaluation

1.3.1.1

Utilize the technology committee to create a vertical pacing guide, per grade level for student digital literacy expectations.

July 2017-2022

None Technology Director

Committee meeting agenda, minutes, pacing guide and Staff Surveys

1.3.1.2

Utilize technology committee to research and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of free versus purchased computer skills programs.

July 2017-2022

Grants, Title I, Free typing/keyboarding programs, Purchased computer skills programs

Technology Committee, Technology Director, Assistant Superintendents

A cost-benefit analysis should be conducted to assist with the final determination

1.3.1.3

Implement pacing guide county wide with the expectation that All students will have an understanding of basic computer skills

Basic Computer Skills

Word Processing Skills

Internet/ Internet Safety Skills

Keyboarding Skills Programs Publisher Skills

(optional) PowerPoint Skills

(optional) Excel Skills

(optional) Spreadsheet skills

(optional)

July 2017-2022

Grants, Title I, Free typing/keyboarding programs, Purchased computer skills programs

Media Specialists, Classroom Teachers

Pacing guide

1.3.1.4

Continue to use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practices and maximize learning (PowerSchool, DIbels, Infinite Campus, SLDS, etc.)

July 2017-2022

Grants, Title I, IDEA, local funds

Curriculum Directors, Principals, Technology Director, Professional Learning Coordinator, Teachers

Student Data

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Specific Goal 1.4 Increase teacher access to and ability to utilize mobile technology with current operating software.

Measurable Objective 1.4.1 All teachers will have access to a laptop that is less than 3-5 years old.




Means of Evaluation

1.4.1.1

Begin replacing teacher desktops that are older than 5 years old.

Year 1: Replace 20% Year 2: Replace 20% Year 3: Replace 20% Year 4: Replace 20% Year 5: Replace 20%

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2022

Cost depending upon current inventory

$850-1,250 per teacher depending on current inventory

Principals,Technology Director

Annual technology inventory,Purchase orders

1.4.1.2

Sustainability – Replace 33% of teacher laptops that are older than 3 years old.

Ongoing Cost depending upon current inventory

Principals,Technology Director

Annual technology inventory,Purchase orders

1.4.1.3

Continue to utilize technology to create an interactive partnership between the school system, students, parents, community, and stakeholders. (Social media, School Way, Remind, County Website…)

July 2017-2022

Technology Budget

Curriculum Directors, Principals, Technology Director, Professional Learning Coordinator, Teachers

Annual parent surveys

Strategic Goal Area 2

Professional Development

Specific Goal 2.1 Provide teachers with increased support in instructional technology by utilizing media specialists as instructional technology specialists at the school level.

Measurable Objective 2.1.1

Functioning Google Classroom Committee with a Chair, meeting schedule, and reports to/from schools.


Funding Sources,


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and Resources

2.1.1.1 Create lead media special position to coordinate with Technology Director, Professional Development Coordinator, and Technology committee.

2017-2018 School year

Supplement for lead media specialist

Superintendent, Technology Director

Teacher surveys

2.1.1.2 Employ a fulltime media specialist at all schools to serve as instructional technology specialist

2017-2018 school year

State Human Resources

TKES

2.1.1.3 Every new teacher will be assigned a mentor teacher that will agree to a year-long collaboration commitment on integrating technology across the curriculum

Start Pre-planning

None Assistant Superintendent of HR, Principals, CIFs, Media Specialist

Increase the percentage of teachers that return to Murray County Public Schools each school year.

Strategic Goal Area 2 Professional Development

Specific Goal 2.2

Form and maintain a district and school advisory committees on Integrating technology into curriculum, instruction, and assessment to improve teacher collaboration and student engagement to provide ideas and resources

Measurable Objective 2.1.1 Utilization of District Wide Learning Management System




Means of Evaluation

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3.1.1.1 Form committees at each school which are representative of stakeholders from the school and select a representative to the district technology committee. (Identify a chair and representatives.)

May 2017 No cost Technology Director; Principals

Meeting agendas; email

3.1.1.2 Develop a regular meeting schedule for school and district committee members to develop resources guides, share research, and offer suggestions/direction. (Suggest touring existing Google classrooms in the district.)


Meeting Schedule

3.1.1.3 Provide two-way communication to and from the school leadership and district concerning resources, ideas, research implementing Google in the classroom

August 2017

No Cost Technology committee Chair; Technology Director; Principals; Technology Committee

Meeting agendas, resource guides, research articles

3.1.1.4 Google classroom will be piloted in each school by volunteer teachers to create a Google Model Classroom at each school.

January 2018

District Funds; School Funds; Grant Funds

Principals; Technology Director; Volunteer Teachers

Google Model Classrooms; Purchase Orders

3.1.1.5 Technology & Google Classroom District Tour

March 2018

None Technology District Chair; Technology Director

Tour Feedback Survey via Office 365 Forms

3.1.1.6 The district will model Google classroom through professional development labs/spaces to provide staff with first hand experiences with Google classroom.

January 2018

District Funds; Grant Funds

Professional Learning Coordinator; Director of Technology;

Purchase Orders; Observations in district PL areas.

2.6.1.1 Create a team of teacher leaders to create training videos and modules that will be available online

2017-2022 District Funds; Grant Funds

Coordinator of PD, CIF, Media Specialists, Teacher Mentors

Collection of PD videos

2.6.1.2 Encourage teachers to take online classes to become Google certified.

2017-2022 Teachers Coordinator of PD, CIF, Media

Google certified staff list

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Specialist, Teacher Mentors

Strategic Goal Area 3 Flexible Learning Spaces

Specific Goal 3.1

Form and maintain a district and school advisory committees on flexible learning spaces to provide ideas, resources, identify research, and aid in selecting and identifying appropriate furniture/learniture for school use.

Measurable Objective 3.1.1 Functioning Flexible Learning Spaces (FLS) Committee with a Chair, meeting schedule, and reports to/from schools.




Means of Evaluation

3.1.1.1 Form committees at each school which are representative of stakeholders from the school and select a representative to the district advisory committee. (Identify a chair and representatives.)


Meeting agendas; email

3.1.1.2 Develop a regular meeting schedule for school and district committee members to develop resources guides, share research, and offer suggestions/direction. (Suggest touring existing flexible learning spaces in the district.)


Meeting Schedule

3.1.1.3 Provide two-way communication to and from the school leadership and district concerning resources, ideas, research, and selection of appropriate furniture for flexible learning spaces.

August 2017

No Cost Flexible Learning Spaces Chair; Technology Director; Principals; FLS Committee

Meeting agendas, resource guides, research articles, contacts with sales representatives

3.1.1.4 Flexible Learning Spaces will be piloted in each school by volunteer teachers to create a

January 2018

District Funds; School

Principals; Technology Director;

FLS Model Classrooms; Purchase Orders

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FLS Model Classroom at each school.

Funds; Grant Funds

Volunteer Teachers

3.1.1.5 Technology & Flexible Learning Spaces District Tour

March 2018

None – Drive yourself

FLS District Chair; Technology Director

Tour Feedback Survey via Office 365 Forms

3.1.1.6 The district will model Flexible Learning Spaces through professional development labs/spaces to provide staff with first hand experiences with FLS.

January 2018

District Funds; Grant Funds

Professional Learning Coordinator; Director of Technology;

Purchase Orders; Observation of FLS in district PL areas.

Strategic Goal Area 4 Technology Infrastructure

Specific Goal 4.1 To provide consistent, reliable Wi-Fi access to all students.

Measurable Objective 4.1.1 The entire school has access to Wi-Fi and no “dead spots” are present in the building.

Measurable Objective 4.1.3 Provide Wi-Fi access throughout all parts of the county at specific and appropriate locations.




Means of Evaluation

4.1.1.1 Survey each school to determine problem areas.

quarterly No cost Technology Designee

Survey results

4.1.1.2 All classrooms have access to Functional E-Rate and Technology Work-order

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wireless network that is up to date and high speed.

at all times local funding Director tickets, survey results, quarterly technology walk-through


Specific Goal 4.2 Increase focus on equipment sustainability to provide reliable access to innovative technology for teachers and students.

Measurable Objective 4.2.1 Provide increased access to power sources throughout each school.

Measurable Objective 4.2.2 Provide necessary equipment to maintain Internet access wherever Internet access is provided.

Measurable Objective 4.2.3 Ensure students at each school have access to technology equipment that is up-to-date, innovative, and functional.




Means of Evaluation

4.2.1.1 All wiring, servers, and fiber optics are up-to-date and functional.

Beginning of 2017-2018 school year, re-evaluated annually

E-Rate and local funds

Technology Department, Phone and Internet service providers

Technology walk-through, trouble tickets

4.2.1.2 Increase availability and variety of power sources available throughout the school including but not limited to charging stations, outlets in hallways, commons areas.





4.2.2.1 Provide and maintain all necessary equipment to meet goal 4.1





4.2.3.1 Increase availability and Beginning Local and Technology School-Level

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variety of innovative technology devices for student use and maintain current technology for student use. Example devices include but is not limited to hallway televisions, printers, Internet-access devices, and other content-specific tools.

of 2017-2018 school year, re-evaluated annually

federal funds department, school-level administration, Title I teams

Technology Inventory, Title I Plan, Trouble Tickets

4.2.3.2 Establish system-wide guidelines regarding minimum student-to-technology device ratios.


Local and federal funds

Central Office administration with school-level input

Central Office follow-up, School Technology Plan


Specific Goal 4.3All necessary school personnel will use internet based calling. Each school will have up to date landlines and admin will maintain current school cell phones.

Measurable Objective 4.3.1 Provide teachers with internet based calling system. Update and maintain current admin cell plans and landlines for office staffs at each school.




Means of Evaluation

4.3.1.1 Provide school staff with internet based communication platforms (ex. Google hangout or voice).

2018-19 School Year

None needed School designee

Sign-in sheet, user use data

4.3.1.2 Continue to provide necessary school personnel with cellular phones.

Current Local and Federal Funds

Central office staff

Cell phone bill

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4.3.1.3 Maintain phones that have the capability to call within the school.

August 2018

E-Rate, system funds

Technology department

School technology plan


Specific Goal 4.4 At least one card-access door will be functional in each school.

Measurable Objective 4.4.1 Ensure at least one door in every school has card-access capabilities for teachers to enter the building.




Means of Evaluation

4.4.1.1 Principal at each school determines which door or doors have card-access feature added.

March 2019

School Funds Principal Technology Walk-through


Specific Goal 4.5 All schools, buses, and school facilities have an up-to-date, user-friendly camera system.

Measurable Objective 4.5.1 Cameras are located where administrators deem fit and are accessible by practical software with appropriate storage capabilities.




Means of Evaluation

4.5.1.1 Administrators and leadership teams identify necessary camera locations on their respective campuses.

April 2, 2018

None needed Principal and school-level teams

Technology Walk-through, school safety plan

4.5.1.2 Purchase and implement new security system for schools, buses, and school facilities with sufficient video storage.

April 2, 2018

Local and school funds

Central Office and School administration

Technology Walk-Through, School technology plan, School safety plan