1. Technology Use Plan
Created by Steven Poast
Graduate Student
Boise State University
Autumn 2009

2. RationaleWhy develop a technology plan?
We are in charge of preparing our students for the challenges of the 21st century
The increasing use of technology in the workforce creates a need to align technology use with curriculum content enabling students to use technology in a variety of situations.
3. RationaleTeacher / School Impact
Teachers need to have strong technology skills so students can benefit
Proper technology use can improve efficiency in communication between school and home
Provides framework for growth and development
State mandates many states require that district have a technology plan
4. Technology Planning Team
Technology Coordinator
Principal
Teacher rep. for Elementary, Middle and High School levels
Student rep. for grade levels
Parent Advisory member
School board member
Local Technology Professional
5. Technology Plan Process
Assess student needs and outcomes
Assess current technology use and needs*
Hardware
Software
Internet access
Training (Faculty/Staff)
*Needs assessment tool is used to gain input from faculty and staff in regards to current technology use.
6. Technology Plan Outline
Collect information from faculty, staff, student, and parent assessments
Review state and national (ISTE*) standards for technology in schools
Compare current use to students current and future needs
Create Vision Statement
Develop objectives which meet the needs of students, faculty/staff and community
Assess budget for technology financing
Develop evaluation method/process
*International Society for Technology in Education
7. Vision Statement
Why have a vision statement?
A vision statement takes the values of what the organization is trying to accomplish and uses those values to inspire all involved to work towards their goals.
8. Sample Technology Vision Statement:Bethel School District Eugene, Oregon
Students in the Bethel School District will use technology in an ethical and appropriate manner within a safe and nurturing educational environment. Students will have appropriate access to technological tools that enable them to investigate, analyze, problem solve, create and then present ideas and information to others. The use of technology will help prepare students for the challenges they will confront as adults in the twenty-first century. The infusion of technology must also be a catalyst for changing and improving the way instruction is delivered and the roles in the educational process of both staff and students.
Resource: http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/betheltechplan2006.htm
9. Technology Plan: StudentObjectives
Improve technology skills and usage
Apply technology to develop critical thinking skills
Assess student use of technology in content areas and document this use
Provide a safe and secure environment for students to use technology
10. Technology Plan Objectives:Administrators, Teachers, Staff
Improve skills and usage
Increase integration of technology
Increase communication with parents, colleagues and community
Develop continuous professional development plan with technology focus
11. Technology Plan Objectives:Community
Collect input from parents and community members on technology use and development
Communicate goals and objectives of the two to three year plan
Provide educational resources to improve parent technology use skills
Provide educational resources to improve the communitys technology use skills
12. Needs Assessment:Faculty and Staff
Assessment Instrument- All assessment will be online
Survey Monkey Link:
Technology Needs Assessment Link by Survey Monkey
13. Needs Assessment:Students and Parents
Computer Usage
Internet accessibility
Use of communication via internet
Skill level
Conducted online in a similar format to Faculty/Staff survey
14. Administrator, Teacher and Staff Development
Professional Development
Computer fluency
Hardware knowledge
Networking
Internet accessibility
Technology/Content integration
Teacher Technology Portfolio development
15. Evaluation/Research
Evaluations are
Yearly to allow for adaptation
Constantly changing/evolving
Research driven following ISTE standards
Collected from faculty/staff, students and parents provide information on developments both at school and home
16. Technology Plan Timeline
2-3 Year Cycles
0-6 months - Administer needs assessments
6-9 months - Analyze assessments, begin developing objectives
9 months-1year - review technology budget,
1-2 years - Implement professional development plans, integrate technology with content standards
2-3 years - Re-evaluate plan, budget and progress. Develop new goals/objectives as needed.
17. Time for Change
These steps are the beginning of an ongoing process
Be Patient
The Goal provide school and community with the 21st century technology skills necessary to compete in a global,information driven market