Transcript of Presented by- Kelley F. Davis Lamar University Educational Technology.
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- Presented by- Kelley F. Davis Lamar University Educational
Technology
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- Master Plan Goal To develop a world class instructional
technology program in the McKinney Independent School District.
(MISD Technology Master Plan, 1999)
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- Non-Negotiables Instructional Technology must positively impact
student achievement Professional Development is an infrastructure
level requirement Teachers and Administrators are accountable for
the integration of technology Change processes will require
pressure and support to be effective There will be equity of
opportunity for every MISD campus to provide technology-rich
learning experiences for all learners Technology must be available
to most of the kids, most of the time (MISD Technology Master Plan,
1999)
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- Planning Philosophy Facilitation not Dictation Curriculum
drives technology Instructional Program, Technology Strategy and
Professional Development are Interwoven Curriculum/ Instructional
Program Technology Strategy Professional Development Plan (MISD
Technology Master Plan, 1999)
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- MAJOR GOAL AREAS
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- Funding Goal #1: Secure adequate funding so the District can
provide access to hardware, software and training "just in time".
Goal #2: Secure grant money that is appropriate for the District
needs. (MISD Technology Master Plan, 1999)
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- Professional Development Goal #1: To have technology training
time allocated in an effective/efficient manner. Goal #2: Develop
an Integrated Model to unite instruction, technology and the
curriculum. Goal #3: To have a defined role for Professional
Development staff and to have staff on each campus. Goal #4:
Prepare teachers to facilitate student use of technology. Also
prepare teachers to learn technology from students. "Prepare kids
for their future not our past." Goal #5: To be sure that training
is appropriate and timely for the trainee and that training is on
hardware and software immediately available after training. (MISD
Technology Master Plan, 1999)
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- Support Goal #1: To have adequate staff to be able to
accomplish the District's mission. Goal #2: Develop timely repair
and technical support for the District. Goal #3: To create a
reasonable teacher/student ratio for all grades. Goal #4: To have
secured district network and WEB access. (MISD Technology Master
Plan, 1999)
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- Facilities Goal #1: To have technology facility areas secure at
all times. Goal #2: To design and implement ample, flexible
instructional/work space containing the appropriate
workstation/furniture. Goal # 3: Find and implement ways to have
flexibility for wider ranges of uses. (MISD Technology Master Plan,
1999)
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- Maintenance and Upgrades Goal #1 - Maintain flexible cabling
infrastructure and power that is easily reconfigurable and
responsive to changes or modifications. Goal #2: Develop a policy
for replacement of obsolete hardware/software (a replacement plan).
Goal #3 - Establish hardware and software standards to support
instructional and curriculum requirements in each content area.
Goal #4: Create an index for software licenses and agreements in a
central location and have standard places to store them. Goal #5:
To have maximum utilization of technology for instructional
purpose. (MISD Technology Master Plan, 1999)
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- Policy and Ethics Goal #1: To have a current and communicated
District Acceptable Use Policy. Goal #2: Create a new policy to
monitor internet information available to students. (MISD
Technology Master Plan, 1999)
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- Community Awareness Goal #1: To create awareness for the
community as well as MISD staff with regards to the District's
technology plans and goals. Goal #2: To have the community's
participation and support of the technology initiatives. (MISD
Technology Master Plan, 1999)
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- Recommendations Provide a specific timeline for meeting goals.
Modify goals to specify specific hardware and infrastructure needs.
Develop a Technology Planning Committee to do the following:
Develop specific steps to be taken to implement these goals on each
campus Monitor, evaluate and modify goals as necessary
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- References Meeks Technology Group(1999).McKinney ISD Technology
Master Plan.