·How can we determine the status of technology integration in each content area?
·How will we determine when all the staff members understand what is meant by technology?
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GOAL 1 |
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Provide the conditions necessary for learning 21st Century Skills |
Engage and inform all members of the school community about 21st Century Skills |
Engage in a dialog with teachers, curriculum committees, technology committees, school board, and parents
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Results of dialogs are shared (i.e. school web pages, staff meetings, etc) |
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Incorporate 21st Century Skills in to the action plans |
Action Plans address 21st Century Skills |
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Collect and analyze data about the current state of technology integration |
Tech assessment data |
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Network services support the infrastructure needed for 21st Century Skills |
Collaboration exists between network services and educational leaders |
Connectivity, hardware, and software supports acquisition of 21st Century Skills |
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Resources: |
Knowledge Loom http://knowledgeloom.org/gmott/index.jsp
ISTE “Curriculum Curriculum” |
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GOAL 2 |
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INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
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Embed/Integrate 21st Century Skills in curriculum, instruction and assessment |
Curriculum committees familiarize themselves with 21st Century Skills. |
Professional development has taken place as part of committee work on 21st Century Skills. |
Curriculum documents include 21st Century Skills |
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Classroom teachers develop curriculum maps that embed technology into their content areas |
Administrators review and approve the curriculum maps |
Curriculum maps include 21st Century Skills |
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Teachers’ classroom practices embed technology into student’s learning experience and assessment |
Teachers develop assessments in content areas measure 21st Century Learning Skill. |
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Collect data informing the current state of technology integration |
Data is analyzed. |
Tech assessment data |
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Resources: |
Route 21 http://21stcenturyskills.org/route21/
ISTE “Leadership, Vision, and Collaborative Technology Integration in the Classroom” http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Research/NECC_Research_Paper_Archives/NECC2008/Pass.pdf |
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GOAL 3 |
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INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
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Evaluate and improve online resources for teachers and utilize new technology such as blogs and podcasts for communication. |
Communicate with teachers about what online resources they would like to see in the storehouse. |
Professional development has taken place as part of work on 21st Century Skills. |
Storehouse includes current and relevant resources. |
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Develop an online social bookmarking system to provide input on web resources and identify existing online resources |
Social bookmarking system is put in place. |
Logs indicate recurrent teacher use. |
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Establish a storehouse of model teaching practices with technology. |
The storehouse is created. |
There is at least one activity per Unit to serve as a starting point for future reference. |
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Resources: |
Route 21 http://21stcenturyskills.org/route21/
ISTE “Leadership, Vision, and Collaborative Technology Integration in the Classroom” http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Research/NECC_Research_Paper_Archives/NECC2008/Pass.pdf |
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·How can we ensure that the Technology Grade Expectations are deeply embedded in the Core Content Curriculum?
·What is the present status as it relates to implementing the Technology Grade Expectations?
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GOAL 1 |
ACTION STEPS |
INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
MEASURE |
TIMELINE |
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Develop effective media literacy skills in students. |
Lessons are designed for technology integration. |
Promote online learning and activities as curriculum enrichment. |
Students are assessed via new technologies and online tools. |
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Promote student research. |
The research cycle is addressed in the curriculum documents. |
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Technology Literacy becomes the focus of online instruction. |
Visual, numerical and textual literacy are addressed. |
Technological Literacy is addressed in the curriculum documents. |
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Resources: |
21st Century Skills and ICT Literacy http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=120
Media Literacy
ISTE “Wikispaces” |
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·How can we ensure teachers and leaders are aware of the connection between effective teaching practices and successful
technology integration?
·What will be done to strengthen this understanding and improve specific practices as needed?
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GOAL 1 |
ACTION STEPS |
INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
MEASURE |
TIMELINE |
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Integrate technology standards into the curriculum. |
Revise and make changes where needed of the current Technology expectations for each grade level. |
Develop quick reference handouts for the Technology expectations for each grade level. |
Handouts with the Technology Grade Expectations are passed out to teachers. |
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Design tasks which address both the content knowledge and the technology expectations. |
Develop PD courses on task design geared toward technology integration. |
Courses are completed. |
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Resources: |
enGauge Framework http://www.syc427.org/New%20District%202/Doc%20Forms/Documents/skillsbrochure_pdf.pdf
ISTE: NETS for Students
ISTE: NETS for Teachers http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf |
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INNOVATIVE DELIVERY STRATEGIES AND E-LEARNING
·What will be the process for planning, implementing, and evaluating innovative strategies and e-learning programs?
·Who will all the relevant staff members be involved?
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GOAL 1 |
ACTION STEPS |
INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
MEASURE |
TIMELINE |
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Embed new technologies into the teaching practice and online learning efforts. |
Evaluate and revise current delivery strategies and e-learning efforts. |
Plan is developed for adding and removing tools and technologies. |
Data tools provide more widespread impact on instruction. |
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Develop lesson plans to include innovative strategies. |
Lesson plans are made available online to students and parents. |
Student achievement shows the impact of ready-access information and online learning. |
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Develop an evaluation system for assessing the efficiency of new efforts. |
Systems are developed. |
Systems are implemented and working. |
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Resources: |
Evaluating Online Learning http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/academic/evalonline/evalonline.pdf |
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·What professional development opportunities will be provided to allow teachers to strengthen their ability to integrate technology
deeply and meaningfully into the Core Content areas?
·Is the Professional Development for technology linked to curriculum programs and student performance?
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GOAL 1 |
ACTION STEPS |
INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
MEASURE |
TIMELINE |
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After school technology professional development will be provided to support integration of Technology Grade Expectations, Power Standards, School-wide Rubrics, and skills Checklists |
Design after/school courses based upon teacher feedback. |
Courses created. |
Teachers feel more confident with their use of technology. |
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Resources: |
National Staff Development Council: Standards |
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GOAL 2 |
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INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
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Explore different models of Professional Development in order to improve integration of technology into the curriculum. |
Identify other PD models and times to be explored and implemented based upon teacher feedback.
These may include 1:1 support, mentor programs, curriculum resource development, peer groups, professional learning communities, critical friends group, etc. |
Additional models tested on a small scale for effectiveness and efficiency. |
Model testing completed and feedback correlated and shared with stakeholders. |
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Resources: |
National Staff Development Council: Standards |
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·How will we assure all students and staff have adequate and equitable access to technology resources on “as needed” basis?
·Are the educators trained and encouraged in a supportive environment to utilize technology with content that will effectively enhance
the achievement of all students?
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GOAL 1 |
ACTION STEPS |
INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
MEASURE |
TIMELINE |
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Evaluate and improve online resources for parents and utilize new technology such as blogs and podcasts for communication. |
Communicate with the public and students about what online what online resources they would like to see on our webpage. |
Online survey posted and parent surveys sent home. |
Parents and community receive survey and results. Results compiled and shared with a workgroup. |
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Develop a workgroup to provide input on web resources. |
Work group formed. |
Workgroup meets and makes recommendations that inform the project plan. |
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Develop a project outline for the web changes and make changes. |
Project plan completed and work begun. |
Web changes completed based upon the project plan. |
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Resources: |
NCREL http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te400.htm |
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·What supporting resources and services do we have ready and available that effectively support the technology expansion?
·What systems or procedures are in place to identify gaps in support?
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GOAL 1 |
ACTION STEPS |
INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
MEASURE |
TIMELINE |
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Evaluate and improve tech support systems |
Develop a reporting system, such as “tickets” |
Systems are developed. |
Systems are being used. |
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Ensure that equipment is made readily available to teachers and students. |
Standby system is developed |
Equipment is being used more frequently. |
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Resources: |
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Matters https://k12tco.gartner.com/home/homepagepromo/files/TCO_Overview.pdf |
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·Are local leaders (administrators, coordinators, teachers) clear about their role in supporting deep and meaningful technology
integration?
·How will we ensure that leaders have the technological capacity to determine if the Technology Grade Expectations are being
adequately addressed?
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GOAL 1 |
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INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
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Administrators will be provided with additional professional development for evaluating teacher technology use during instructions. |
Training developed. |
Training scheduled. |
Training completed. |
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Measurement instrument developed for technology evaluation based upon existing resources. |
Instrument completed. |
Instrument distributed. |
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Resources: |
State Policy Framework for Assessing Educational Technology |
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·What process or structure is in place to assure that adequate and appropriate technology policies are in place?
·Are the technology-related policies that are in place reflective of the educational goals of the school?
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GOAL 1 |
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INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
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TIMELINE |
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Policy will be supported by procedures that address student online safety and appropriate and acceptable use of resources. |
Committee formed to examine current procedures. |
Committee formed. |
Committee completes work. |
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Draft documents developed and distributed to the appropriate personnel. |
Drafts emailed. |
Drafts received and feedback returned to committee. |
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Edits received and final changes are made. |
Documents completed. |
School receives the final document. |
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Resources: |
State Policy Framework for Assessing Educational Technology |
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SYSTEM, ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
·How will we use technology tools to support open communication between school and community?
·What structures and/or procedures are in place to substantively involve the community in technology planning and implementation?
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GOAL 1 |
ACTION STEPS |
INDICATORS FOR ACTIONS |
MEASURE |
TIMELINE |
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Explore new methods of communication to inform about instruction, analyze program delivery and provide insight on student achievement. |
Determine the need for each level by consulting with the school administrators and teachers.
Examine which systems are already in place and working well and determine what is needed. |
Evaluation of existing resources and existing needs communicated. |
Document completed. |
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Make recommendations and determine what resources are necessary. |
Recommendations shared. |
Discussion completed. |
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Add and eliminate resources based upon the needs assessment, impact statement and budgetary constraints. |
Plan is developed for adding and removing some data resources. |
Data tools provide more widespread impact on instruction. |
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Resources: |
Building a 21st Century Learning Community http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.php?itemID=594&version=0&page=2 |
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