WELCOME TO TETC 2001

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WELCOMETOTETC 2001

• Developing a School
• Technology Plan

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David GoffTalbott Elementary SchoolJefferson
County Schools

• Developing a School
• Technology Plan

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• Elements of a School Technology Plan

• Assessment
• ConnectivityNumber and type of
  network/internet connections.
• HardwareQuantity and types of technology
  available.
• SoftwareQuantity and types of software used.
• Professional DevelopmentWho? How
  implemented?
• Integration and UsageIntegration or
  Enrichment?
• Tool STaR Chart by CEO Forum.

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• Elements of a School Technology Plan

• STEP 2 Establish Priorities based on
  identified needs.
• Connectiviy
• Hardware
• Software
• Professional Development
• Curriculum Integration and Usage

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• Elements of a School Technology Plan

• STEP 3 Develop and Implement Plan
• by establishing goals and objectives for
• each major element.
• Connectiviy
• Hardware
• Software
• Professional Development
• Curriculum Integration and Usage

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• Elements of a School Technology Plan

• STEP 4 Analyze resources available to
• meet goals and objectives for each
• major element.
• Connectiviy
• Hardware
• Software
• Professional Development
• Curriculum Integration and Usage

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Connectivity

• What percentage of computers are networked
• to a Local Area Network and have access
• to the Internet?
• What connectivity improvements are needed to
• meet curricular goals?

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Hardware
What types of technology are currently in use?
What additional technologies will be needed
to meet curricular integration goals? Is
hardware and software available to implement what
teachers learn through the professional developmen
t program?
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Software

• What types of software are currently in use?
• Is existing software networked or stand-alone?
• Does existing software meet curricular
• integration goals or simply give enrichment?

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Professional Development

• What types of professional development are
• currently available?
• Who provides instruction?
• Does existing program of professional
• actually lead to increased integration?
• If not, why not?

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Curriculum Integration and Usage

• How is technology being used?
• Who provides instruction?
• Does existing program lead to increased
• curricular integration?
• If not, why not?
• Is current usage primarily lab-based or
• classroom-based? Why?

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Curriculum Integration and UsageSome Suggested
Tools
Renaissance Learning Accelerated Reader STAR
Reader STAR Math ORCHARD Programs Language
Arts Math Science Skills Bank
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REMEMBER
Technology is not a magic formula. It should be
A tool for improved instruction, not an end in
itself.