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Technology PlanHuntington ISD

This presentation is about the Huntington ISD technology plan and how it aligns with the National Education Technology Plan.1BackgroundRequired by law in order to receive funding E-Rate is a discount programPlans must be short termOur plan is for 2011-20135 campuses1,749 students enrolledEconomically disadvantaged students 51.97%Technology expenditures: $462,000Technology expenditure per student: $264.15

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I will start with some background information. A technology plan is read 1st bullet.Part of that funding is called E-Rate which is a common term used for the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Fund that provides technology discounts to schools and libraries. It is under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Plans must be short term because technology advances so quickly. Our plan is for 2 years 2011-2013. We serve 5 campuses with 1749 students. Our economically disadvantage population is 51.97%. We have technology expenditures of $462,000 over this 2 year period with an expenditure per students of $264.15.

2National EducationTechnology Plan 2010Learning: Engage and EmpowerAssessment: Measure What MattersTeaching: Prepare and ConnectInfrastructure: Access and EnableProductivity: Redesign and Transform3(United States Secretary of Education, 2010)

The National Education Technology Plan of 2010 is the guideline for our technology plan. It addresses 5 areas: read 1-53Learning: Engage and EmpowerGoal 1 100% of the instructional staff will utilize technology to support research-based instructional strategies to improve student learning and meet diverse learning needs.Dual credit and college credit classes offeredEducation 20/20 software for individualized course creditInternet and library research databases will be available for all accessProfessional development offered for teachers to help them facilitate learning in their classrooms

4(Wright, 2011) and (United State Secretary of Education, 2010)This is how our plan meets the national guidelines. Here under Learning: Engage and Empower, we have Goal 1. Read goal 1 Here are the strategies that we are using to meet this goal. We offer dual and college credit courses. We have individualized courses on a software program called Education 20/20 that we offer during the school day. These classes are monitored by a certified teacher. Internet and library research databases are available for everyone to access. Professional development is offered for all teachers to better equip them for using technology with their curriculum in their classrooms.4Assessment: Measure What MattersEvaluation ProcessTechnology Committee will evaluate biannuallyTechnology Director, Computer Technician, and teachers from each campusSurveys of staffInterviews by committee membersStaff participation in professional developmentTechnology integration measuredMonitor community accessInventory of hardware and softwareSupport and maintenance

5(Wright, 2011) and (United State Secretary of Education, 2010)Looking at the national plan under assessment, we have outlined an evaluation process. Our technology committee, which consists of the technology director, computer technician, and teachers from each campus, will meet and evaluate the plan twice a year. Surveys of the staff are conducted twice a year in regards to their use of technology in the classroom. Informal interviews are conducted once a semester by a campus technology committee representative. Records of staff member participation in technology training show participation in professional development. Integration of technology into the classroom is measured by lesson plans, distance learning projects, and observations. Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the web site is conducted by the technology director. There is an annual inventory of hardware and software and support and maintenance of technology is documented by technical support records.5Teaching: Prepare and ConnectGoal 3 100% of administrators, support staff, and teachers will use technology to improve communication and disseminate information to staff, students, parents, and the community.Create a technology budgetTechnology plan developed, updated, and evaluatedSeek all funds available (local, state, federal programs, grants, community partnerships)Apply for E-Rate reimbursementsSchool and community access will increaseParent surveysSchool website updatedE-mail will be used to communicate with all stakeholders

6(Wright, 2011) and (United State Secretary of Education, 2010)Goal 3 covers the category of teaching: prepare and connect. Read Goal 3. To attain this goal we have budgeted for technology. We have created, updated, and evaluated a technology plan. We are seeking all funding that is available through local, state, and federal programs, as well as grants and community partnerships. We are applying for E-Rate reimbursements. We have meetings with parents to teach them how to access our website and gradebook and how to communicate with teachers and administrators through e-mail. We have parents completing online surveys so that we can improve our technology communications. Our school website is up-to-date and each teacher keeps their web page updated so that the very latest information is available to parents and students. E-mail is being utilized by all staff to communicate with each other as well as parents.6Infrastructure:Access and EnableNeeds assessmentSurveys, interviews, focus group sessions, inventories, and Texas Campus STaR ChartGoal 4 The district infrastructure will be configured and maintained to provide access to quality technology resources for the whole district and community.Technical support staff evaluationTechnology inventory annuallyUpdate technology planPurchase new computers on a schedule utilizing the latest technology available

7(Wright, 2011) and (United State Secretary of Education, 2010)To meet the requirements of infrastructure: access and enable, we conduct needs assessments in the form of surveys, interviews, focus group sessions, inventories, and the Texas campus star chart survey. Also, Goal 4 states read goal 4. To attain this goal the infrastructure is evaluated, updated, and maintained by the technical support staff. Annually, inventory is conducted and the technology plan is updated. New computers with the latest operating system are purchased according to the district replacement schedule. 7Infrastructure:Access and EnableGoal 4 (continued)Maintain connectivity on all campusesInternet filter will be utilizedTechnical support and professional development will be maintained on a daily basisInstructional technologist will help teachersDaily backup of dataAppropriate hardware and software provided for each campus

8(Wright, 2011) and (United State Secretary of Education, 2010)Connectivity is maintained across all campuses via leased fiber from the local telephone company. The internet connection with content filter is maintained at a minimum of 15 megabytes per second. Any technical issues are addressed in a timely manner by the full time technology director and/or the full time computer technician. A full time instructional technologist provides assistance and professional development to the teachers on a regular basis. A daily backup of all technology application data is completed and secured in a fire proof safe. In order to facilitate a learning environment, each campus has access to certain technology such as computer labs, speakers for computers, DVD players, headphones, interactive white boards, presentation remotes, and student response systems.

8Productivity:Redesign and TransformGoal 2 100% of teachers will have opportunities for continued staff development needed to integrate technology into the curriculum.Ongoing, sustained staff development providedSTaR Chart completed by teachersTeachers will attend minimum of 6 hours of technology professional development annuallyTeachers will demonstrate skills learned in professional development using technology resources available

9(Wright, 2011) and (United State Secretary of Education, 2010)This brings us to the last area to be addressed productivity: redesign and transform. Goal 2 states read goal 2. Ongoing, sustained staff development will be provided to assist all teachers in meeting the 65% proficiency level of the SBEC standards. All staff assesses the technology integration using the Texas star chart. All teachers attend a minimum of 6 hours of professional development training annually through staff development, workshops, and individualized training with the district technology staff. All teachers will demonstrate skills and strategies from staff development using the interactive white boards, projectors, document cameras, and student response systems to create lesson plans integrating technology into classroom activities.9ReferencesNagel, D. (2010, November 9). National ed tech plan puts technology at the heart of education reform. The Journal. Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/11/09/national-ed-tech-plan-puts-technology-at-the-heart-of-education-reform.aspx Ray, B. (2011, January 25). National educational technology plan: Your questions answered. Retrieved from Edutopia: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/national-educational-technology-plan-netp-audrey-wattersSee, J. (2001). Developing Effective Technology Plans. Retrieved from National Center for Technology Planning: http://www.nctp.com/html/john_see.cfm

This concludes the presentation of Huntington ISDs technology plan. 10ReferencesShimabukuro, J. (2010, November 10). A glimpse at the 2010 national education technology plan. Educational Technology and Change Journal. Retrieved from http://etcjournal.com/2010/11/10/glimpse-transforming-american-education-learning-powered-by-technology/ United States Secretary of Education. (2010). Transforming American Education: Learning powered by technology. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Educaiton. Retrieved May 7, 2012, from http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010 Wright, E. (2011). Huntington ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 14. Huntington.

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