Thompson Valley HS
Educational Technology & Information Literacy
Plan
2007-2010
Thompson Valley High School
Educational Technology/Information Literacy Plan
2007-2010 [2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010 School Years]
Technology Committee:
Instructional Technologist
Quinn Van Horn
Library Media Specialist
Jake Pettit
Administrator
Lanny Hass
IS/TS Technologist II
Mike Hartman
Art
Lia Devine
Business
Vicki Mivhsek
Counseling
David Cowan
Industrial Technology
Language Arts
Dave Gorham
Christy Goldberg or
Nate Hoffman
Mathematics
Tom Hanson
Physical Education
Science
Kris Ayers
Gerianne Short or
Doug Halvorsen
Social Studies
Rob Porzycki
Special Education
Kim Carson
World Languages
Susan Oakley
Introduction:
The Thompson Valley High School (TVHS) Educational Technology/Information Literacy
(ET/IL) Plan is intended to inform and guide the exploration, implementation, and use of
information and technology at TVHS. This plan has been created and implemented to support the
District Strategic Plan, the District ET/IL Plan, and the TVHS Action and Effectiveness Plans.
Vision:
Our learning community will have access to current information and technology as a part of the
learning and instructional process in order to develop life skills, access information, promote
literacy, enhance communications, and support content areas.
Goals:
Thompson Valley High School ET/IL program will:
1. provide access to current technology for our community of learners.
2. be integrated with the learning and instructional process across all content areas.
3. provide ongoing training in order to develop and enhance the transformational use of
technology for our learning community.
4. facilitate information literacy skills for our community of learners.
5. be aligned with the district ET/IL plan.
Glossary:
Document Camera .....Hardware that can be connected to a multimedia projector that allows for
live imaging. Similar to an overhead projector, but with more flexibility
and without the transparency requirement.
ERC ............................Equipment Replacement Cycle
ET/IL ..........................Educational Technology and Information Literacy
INST ...........................Instructional Technologist
i-SAFE .......................Internet safety curriculum adopted by Thompson R2-J
LMS ...........................Library Media Specialist
Tablet .........................Hardware that allows individual to interactively interface with computer
and LCD projector.
Tech Advisory............A District-wide technology committee whose primary mission is to help
formulate ideas and guidelines for using technology effectively.
Tech Steering .............A District technology committee whose primary mission is to coordinate
processes for successful integration and implementation of technology
throughout the district and provide recommendations to the district
executive team and school board.
TI Navigator ...............Texas Instruments product that allows input from networked graphing
calculators for collection of information and display by a teacher
workstation.
TSD ............................Thompson School District R2-J
TVHS .........................Thompson Valley High School
TSD ET/IL Plan: Vision
In keeping with the mission and goals of the Thompson Strategic Plan, this district is committed
to developing students to be creative thinkers, informed citizens, and productive workers.
Whereas the basic educational goals have not changed drastically over the years, the tools and
instructional methods to achieve these goals have advanced dramatically. In the 21st century,
understanding and using technology will be an integral part of virtually every aspect of life. It is
the school system’s responsibility to prepare students for this future. The classroom is the
primary place where this preparation will occur; therefore, every classroom must be equipped
with diverse technologies to support teaching and learning. Thompson envisions technology
integrated into instruction, supporting new strategies for teaching and learning by:
 addressing diverse learning styles,
 accommodating individual learning rates,
 encouraging cooperative learning,
 helping students accept responsibility for their learning,
 providing the means to communicate globally, and improving academic achievement in
all areas.
In addition to equipping classrooms with diverse technology, the Technology Advisory
Committee envisions a school district where:
 Stakeholders have equitable access to technology tools.
 Students have equitable access to learning opportunities, regardless of location.
 Stakeholders are information literate.
 Support for technology is equitable and ubiquitous for all staff and students.
 Systems and infrastructure are robust and adaptable.
 Users are technologically competent.
TSD ET/IL Plan Focus Areas
Through the committee and large group discussions, four focus areas emerged as the foundation
of our technology vision:
Access
In order to prepare students for a digital world, they need equitable access to tools and
opportunities that enrich their learning. In addition, Thompson is working on closing the
digital divide by providing technology resources to low-income families through
partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Along with these partnerships, there are
specific programs at two of our high schools where students are assisting with the
refurbishing and redistribution of such computers to fellow students in need. Providing
email accounts to students improves their access and communication with teachers and
other local and global experts. Another vision is to provide greater access to our network
and data resources for administrators and other school professionals to retrieve files from
remote locations.
Our district staff members who responded said they frequently have the necessary access
to the technology tools they need. In examining the responses there were only two
categories in which staff members responded they only sometimes have access. Fortythree percent of the certified teachers who completed the survey felt they sometimes had
adequate access to groups of computers or labs for student instruction. While 49% said
they could sometimes depend on technology to be functional when needed. However, 43%
responded by answering, “frequently.” We have made great strides in this area since the
creation of our previous ET/IL plan. At the student level we had some disparities in our
answers. When asked if there was a computer available for use in class, 98% of the
elementary students we surveyed said yes compared to 60% of our high school students
and less than half or our middle-schoolers.
Information Literacy
To successfully achieve this vision, Thompson must have information literate
stakeholders. Imagine students accessing information from a variety of sources and
locations. Not only can they locate the information, they can assess if it is credible.
Teachers collaborate with media specialists to model search strategies and demonstrate
age-appropriate ways to credit sources for text and media. Students connect with the local
and global community through email and websites to investigate topics and collaborate
with experts and peers. Student groups develop web pages to contribute information and
research to the global community. Throughout these interactive and investigative
projects, all stakeholders use the technology tools and information safely and ethically.
Comfort level vs competency levels need to be looked at. We’ve addressed the issues and
many of the staff members have had some training. As we evaluated our data we believe
we’ve targeted some areas that need improvement. This is mainly related to the areas of
providing more in-depth training. Copyright awareness and use was rated by staff and
students as an area they were comfortable. However, members of the district committees
feel as though this is a matter of perception more than a true awareness of the laws.
Competency
Not only does the district want to provide access to tools and opportunities, we envision
our staff and students having the necessary technology skills to function in the classroom
as well as in the workplace and world. Student, Teacher, Administrator, and Job-specific
Classified Technology Profiles will describe the expectations for each group. In some
cases, these expectations will be tied to proficiencies and evaluations. Through extensive
professional development and peer coaching, these groups will be prepared to meet these
necessary expectations.
In examining competency, the majority of the staff members frequently marked they felt
competent in most areas with the exception of professional development. In working to
become competent with new tools and skills our district needs to reevaluate how we are
providing professional development opportunities to all groups of staff members. At the
student level 90% of the elementary students we surveyed said they were able to open,
print and save a word processing document. At the secondary level 60% of our students
responding rated themselves as an experienced user and 30% felt they were capable of
teaching others.
Professional Practice
This focus area revolves around the processes Thompson uses to evaluate instructional
resources and the implementation of those tools to improve teaching, learning, and
communication. We will follow a process that includes using curriculum and
instructional strategies to drive technology-purchasing decisions. We will investigate
technology solutions to address a variety of student needs. A checklist of critical
questions will be used to evaluate technology purchases. Included in technology
purchases is a provision for professional development and training. Also, our professional
practice as a district involves using technology as a communication tool to reach parents
and community members.
One key discovery we made during evaluating our data is the need to revise our needs
assessment for the future. We intentionally used the same survey to note growth and
changes. However, because of the large discrepancy in district administrators and site
administrators’ needs, we feel adjustments need to be made. The other adjustment noted
was that we should also differentiate between elementary and secondary teachers.
Evaluating technology resources and professional development opportunities are two
areas we have targeted for needing improvement. We currently use Title IId. funds to
assist in providing professional development. Knowing that the amount of money the
state will be able to offer is being reduced, the use of how that money beening used to
provide buildings with Tech Coaches is being evaluated. Our goal is to examine if other
options are available to provide more in-depth training opportunities for more staff
members.
Strategic Plan Goal Area: Basic Skills
Focus on reading, writing, and math as keys that enable students to be successful in all other content areas, apply in all other content
areas, use various other content areas to teach reading, writing, and math. (IT Comments, IM Comments)
Access – Basic Skills
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
Coordinating
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Group
09: Ongoing
1. Provide
Utilize the TSD Equipment TVHS Technology Student-toDefined by ERC
Many departments
opportunities to
Replacement Cycle (ERC) Committee, TVHS Technology Ratio
now have LCD
access appropriate
to purchase needed forms
Administration,
projectors and
technology for study of technology including,
Technology
document cameras.
of math, reading,
but not limited to:
Steering
More departments
are planning on
and writing.
 Tablet
getting document
 LCD Projector
cameras. Math
 Graphing Calculator
department now
have graphing
 TI Navigator
calculators and TI
 Document Camera
Navigator.
Provide access to online
databases, video content
servers and software for
specific curriculum areas.
Curriculum
representative
(department chair),
INST, LMS.
Students, faculty,
and staff have
adequate and
appropriate access.
Departmentspecific budgets,
curriculum
adoption monies,
district media
Explore available
diagnostic & simulation
software programs for all
curriculum areas to
Simulation programs improve basic skills and
for CSAP, ACT.
standardized test results.
TVHS Counseling
Department,
Interested
Departments,
INST, TVHS
Admin
Vendor quotes for
applicable programs.
N/A
2. Diagnostic
program for all
academic areas.
Continue to utilize
TVHS Counseling, Programs are
available diagnostic tools
Language Arts
regularly accessed
(Bridges, SRI/Reading Cnts Dep’t., LMS
and utilized.
TSD Curriculum,
Language Arts
09: Ongoing
Pre-09: Ongoing.
Video content
available via
internet. Band
width now able to
handle video
streaming.
09: Implementing.
Plato, and Acuity.
09: Ongoing. No
longer using
Bridges. SRI no
used with RtI
coordinator.
3. Provide
multilingual support
for use with standard
productivity suites.
TVHS World
Languages,
Instructional
Technologist
Software is installed
and utilized.
Defined annually
by World Language
Department.
09: Exploration
Pre-09: 09-10
Language lab
installation
Is software installed
everywhere which
allows intn’.
Characters?
Coordinating
Group
Resource
Teachers, LMS
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Qualifying students
have access to audio
books.
SPED Department
Budget
Train SPED staff in
creation of podcast audio
books.
LMS, INST
SPED staff are able
to create podcast
audio books without
assistance
N/A
09: Implementing.
Library has
growing collection
of audiobooks.
Pre-09:
Implementation
started:
Audiobook
collection-15 titles.
Account established
on Dst. Podcast
server
09: Some do.
Pre-09:
Implementation
Fall 2007
Trained 2 SPED
teachers on
podcasting
Establish account with
Colorado Talking Book
Library.
LMS
Equipment & audio
books are available
from library/media
center upon request.
ALA
Train teachers to integrate
appropriate
remediation/enrichment
Instructional
Technologist,
Library Media
Teachers utilize
available software.
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Continue to explore,
implement, and support
software that provides
multilingual support (i.e.
international characters for
writing)
Competency – Basic Skills
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
1. Teachers will
utilize adaptive
technology to
enhance the learning
and assessment of
special needs
students.
2. Use technology to
assist with
enrichment and
Explore and implement the
use of podcasting and mp3
players to provide access to
audio books.
09: Ongoing.
Library has access
to Colorado
Talking Book.
Pre-09: Completed
09: Implementing
Plato, and RtI.
Implementing
Acuity in Math and
Language Arts
remediation in
reading, writing,
math
software.
Specialists, TSD
Professional
Development,
Building Coaches,
Teachers
#2 cont’d.
Students incorporate
appropriate
remediation/enrichment
software
Language Arts
Department,
TVHS Admin
Read 180 class is
offered.
Coordinating
Group
TVHS
Administration,
Instructional
Technologist
(training)
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Teachers have
accessed
Scholarsmart
District
09: Ongoing. No
longer using
Scholarsmart.
Using spreadsheets
CSAP data, ACT
scores and AP
scores.
09: Ongoing
Ongoing beginning
Fall 2007.
TVHS offers Read 180
Class.
Professional Practice – Basic Skills
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
1. Awareness and
use of student
performance data to
inform and improve
instruction
Use data tools (i.e.
Scholarsmart) to improve
student achievement
Strategic Plan Goal Area: Safety & Belonging
Support students thorough a variety of classroom experiences, counseling services, co-curricular activities, and facilities/services that
create a positive learning environment and prompt varied and meaningful involvement of stakeholders.
Access – Safety & Belonging
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
Coordinating
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Group
09: Implementing.
1. Provide access to Facilitate user network
IS/TS, Tech
Faculty/Staff and
--Grades (Infinite
the school/district
access in a variety of
Steering
Students have
Campus), email,
network from nonsettings including
appropriate and
school website
district locations (i.e. home/school for multiple
adequate access
available from
home).
purposes including, but not
from off-campus.
anywhere.
Network storage
limited to:
not available from
- SIS access
home.
- Grading
Pre-09: 08 and
- File Storage
ongoing
Use of Infinite
Campus-school and
home access
Information Literacy – Safety & Belonging
2007-2010 Tasks
Objective
1. TVHS will train
the learning
community
(including student,
teachers, staff, and
parents) on Internet
safety.
Implement iSAFE
curriculum for TVHS
students as an addition to
annual 9th grade ET/IL
orientation.
Coordinating
Group
INST, LMS,
Cooperating
Departments
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
9th grade students
have received
Internet
safety/iSAFE
training by the end
of the first quarter of
school.
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09: Ongoing.
9th graders receive
iSAFE training first
two weeks of
school. Teacher
becoming more
actively involved.
Parents receive a
flyer.
Pre-09:
Implementation
Fall 2007
Change all iSAFE
to ongoing
9th graders
completed.
2. Provide students
with email accounts
and adequate and
appropriate training.
Implement iSAFE/Internet
Safety curriculum for
TVHS faculty/staff via
online/digital training.
INST, LMS,
TVHS
Administration
Faculty/Staff have
received Internet
Safety/iSAFE
training by the end
of the first semester
of school.
Implement iSAFE/Internet
Safety curriculum for
TVHS parent/community
group via parent newsletter.
INST, LMS,
TVHS
Administration,
Administrative
Secretary
Parent/Community
receive Internet
Safety/iSAFE
training by 2nd
Semester.
09: Ongoing.
Pre-09:
Implementation 2nd
Semester 20072008
Explore alternate and
additional methods for
curricular integration with
internet safety.
INST, LMS,
Interested
Departments
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Implement First Class
email training for 9th grade
students as an addition to
annual 9th grade ET/IL
orientation.
INST, LMS,
Cooperating
Departments,
Video
Announcements
9th grade students
have received FC
training by the end
of the first quarter of
school.
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09: Exploring
methods to involve
parents.
Pre-09:
Exploration SY
2007
09: Library covers
First Class within
the first two weeks
of school starting.
Pre-09:
Implementation
Fall 2007 (1-time
special
implementation for
grades 10-12 – Fall
2007)
Train teachers on
interfacing with,
monitoring of, student
Tech Steering,
Tech Coordinator,
INST, LMS,
Teachers have
received training on
student use of First
PD time provided
by TVHS Admin
09: Modeled
responsibility.
Pre-09:
Implementation 2nd
QTR 2007
Ongoing- new
teacher training
09: Ongoing.
Pre-09: One-time
training: Fall 2007
Ongoing
3. Students
demonstrate a high
level of ethics and
appropriate use
while using all
technology at
school.
email accounts.
TVHS Admin
Teachers model appropriate Teachers, TVHS
use.
Admin
Class.
Teachers access and
use technology
appropriately.
Students receive training in
ET/IL ethics and
appropriate use.
Teachers, INST,
LMS
Students access and
use technology
appropriately.
Coordinating
Group
IS/TS, Risk
Management
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Cameras are
installed,
surveillance server
installed and
operational.
Already purchased.
09: Ongoing
Pre-09: Spring
2006
Ongoing
Explore the feasibility of
TVHS Admin,
adding additional cameras
Risk Management,
to existing system to
IS/TS
provide additional coverage
in hallways and outside (no
current coverage)
Additional cameras
are installed in
needed areas.
Risk Management
and TVHS Admin
09: Exploration.
Where to place for
safety.
Pre-09:
Exploration (20072008)
Did anyone explore
additional camers?
Utilize existing camera
network to anticipate and
curb problems at TVHS.
TVHS Campus
Security, TVHS
Admin
Video surveillance
server is accessed
and utilized.
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Explore the acquisition of a
program similar to Apple
Remote Desktop for
Windows-based machines
INST, IS/TS
LMS
Building technology
staff has the ability
to monitor PC
machines.
TVHS Computer
Ed., IS/TS
09: Ongoing
Pre-09:
Implementation
Fall 2007, Ongoing
thereafter
09: Exploration.
All Macs can be
remotely monitored
and only the library
PC can be remotely
Professional Practice – Safety & Belonging
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
1. Building will be
adequately covered
by video
surveillance
2. Building PCs will
have adequate
remote monitoring
Install video surveillance
cameras
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O9: Iimproving.
Modeled
responsibility.
09: Ongoing
monitored.
Pre-09:
Exploration (20072008), Potential
Implementation
(2008-2009)
LMC PC
computers will be
covered 2008-2009
Upgrade Fall 2007
3. Network usage
will be tracked by
student login.
Utilize existing ARD
system to monitor
appropriate use on
Macintosh platform
Explore tracking studentaccount use, network
access, query strings, and
browsing history while
logged in.
INST, IS/TS,
LMS, Computer
Graphics
IS/TS
TVHS responds
quickly to
inappropriate use on
Mac platform.
IS/TS has the ability
to track student use.
TVHS Computer
Ed.
IS/TS
09: Ongoing.
ARD upgrade
completed-ongoing
upgrades
09: Exploration
Pre-09:
Exploration
08-09 district
implementation?
Strategic Plan Goal Area: Creativity & Critical Thinking
Providing opportunities to solve real life problems through various learning styles and interests in all content areas.
Access – Creativity & Critical Thinking
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
Coordinating
Evaluation
Budget
Group
1. Provide access to Purchase a 3D document
LMS, INST,
Faculty has access
TVHS Computer Ed
presentation
camera (Elmo TT-02U) to Individual
to document camera ($600), TVHS
equipment that
assist with teacher
Departments
via circulation
Library Media
fosters Creativity
demonstrations so that
through library or as ($600)
and Critical
students can see and
purchased by dep’t.
Thinking Skills.
visualize the process.
2. Explore methods
to effectively
manage large print
jobs for classes like
Computer Graphics.
Implement method for
tracking/allocating print
jobs, purchasing color
prints, etc.
IS/TS, INST
Print jobs can be
remotely managed,
approved, deleted
Built in to Novell?
(NDPS)
Allocate and track student
print jobs.
INST, LMS,
Bookkeeping,
TVHS
Administration
Students can be
--allocated a defined
number of print jobs
for each school year.
Additional prints
may be purchased
from bookkeeping.
Progress
09: More
departments have
purchased
document cameras
and some
departments are
ordering them this
year.
Pre-09: Purchase
Fall 2007
Ready to gotraining soon?
Just in time training
has utilized
09: Investigation
Pre-09:
Investigation
(Spring 2007 – Fall
2007).
Implementation
depends on final
solution and cost.
09: Investigation
Pre-09:
Investigation SY
2007
Implementation SY
2008.
Bought 2 printerscan print 11x17
Do students have
access? I think the
intent here was a
3. Provide necessary Complete installation of
access to technology server for adequate storage
infrastructure to
space for student projects.
foster creativity and
critical thinking.
Provide filtering services
based on grade
level/grouping to allow
legitimate research.
student copy center
09: Student storage
on server increased
to 100MB per
student. Still not
adequate for video
classes.
Pre-09: Raid
installed 2008
INST, IS/TS
Apple X-Serve and
RAID installed and
operational.
Computer Ed
($6000)
IS/TS
Learning
community can
access schoolappropriate websites regardless of
key-word.
IS/TS
09: Investigation.
Access to internet
still too restrictive.
Filtering is not
based on grade
level. Filter
override is for
teacher use only.
Pre-09: 07-08
Can unblock
website as needed.
Filtering is based
on grade level
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Network
infrastructure can
support demands
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Teachers are
utilizing available
resources
(equipment and
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09: Improving.
Bandwidth
increased.
Pre-09:
Exploration
07-08
09: Improving.
Math department
using Promethean
boards, Navigator,
graphing
Information Literacy – Creativity & Critical Thinking
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
Coordinating
Group
1. Utilize available
Students participate in
Teachers, LMS,
technology and
virtual dissections and
INST
resources to provide tours to support existing
virtual tours in the
curriculum.
classroom.
2. Explore and
Assist classroom teachers
LMS, INST,
utilize emerging
with various projects that
Teachers
technologies to
target higher-order
encourage
thinking skills and
transformational use
of technology
transformational
technology (i.e. podcast
reports).
Competency – Creativity & Critical Thinking
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
1. Students will be
engaged in “real
time” learning
situations.
Enrich learning with
purposeful and relevant
experiences.
calculators,
document cameras.
Other departments
also implementing
techonologies.
Pre-09: Ongoing
personnel) to add
transformational
projects to their
curriculum.
Coordinating
Group
Teachers, LMS,
INST
Practical applications of
learning outcomes (i.e.
online seminars)
Teachers, LMS,
INST
Artists studios “in
progress”
Teachers, LMS,
INST
Professional Practice – Creativity & Critical Thinking
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
Coordinating
Group
1. Offer co- and
Offer opportunities for
Industrial Tech
extra-curricular
students (i.e. Robotics)
department
activities that allow
students to practice
problem solving
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Teachers utilize
--available technology
to provide
purposeful and
relevant learning
experiences.
09: Ongoing.
Math is piloting a
class that uses
laptops in Algebra
II.
Pre-09: Ongoing
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Opportunities are
available for
students to practice
and engage in
creativity and
critical thinking
through problem
solving.
Fundraising
09: Ongoing.
Pre-09: Ongoing
2. Develop deeper
understanding of
content via new and
emerging
technologies.
3. Technological
support of
instructional
frameworks.
Find existing resources that Teachers, LMS,
utilize technology and
INST
assist learning.
Go beyond the text to
formulate a synthesis of
knowledge through/via
technology.
Teachers, LMS,
INST
Using new information and
technology, create an
educational product that
demonstrates creativity and
critical thinking.
Lobby district for support
of full-time instructional
technologist.
Teachers, LMS,
INST
Allocate ERC to best
support instructional use in
the building.
Tech Committee,
INST, LMS
TVHS
Administration,
INST
Students and
teachers use
technology as a tool
to better access and
synthesize
information.
09: Ongoing.
Use of existing
equipment/resources. Library now offers
Technology
continues to support
instructional
framework.
District and building
funding.
World Book
timeline.
Pre-09: Ongoing
09: Instructional
Technologist
position full time
for 09-10.
Pre-09: Ongoing
Position reduced
for next year.
09: Ongoing.
Strategic Plan Goal Area: School-to-Life
Provide academic and career counseling, meaningful career preparation experiences, opportunities for students to contribute in ageappropriate ways to their community and for students to learn appropriate workplace skills.
Access – School-to-Life
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
Coordinating
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Group
09: Ongoing. No
1. Career and school Utilize Bridges and other
TVHS
Students have access --longer offer
exploration
resources for students to
Counseling,
to tools that assist
Bridges. Using
explore available career
School-to-Career
with school and
Noviance.
and school choices.
Coordinator
career choices.
Pre-09: Ongoing
Explore other methods for
counseling to disseminate
information and resources
(i.e. website).
Information Literacy – School-to-Life
2007-2010 Tasks
Objective
1. Evaluate
reliability of content
Make staff aware of
resources for content
evaluation.
Compile rubrics to be used
as resources in the
evaluation of technology
products (i.e. podcasts)
TVHS
Counseling,
School-to-Career
Coordinator
School/career
information is
disseminated in a
wide variety of
methods.
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09: Ongoing.
Counseling is using
the TVHS web site
more often.
Pre-09: Ongoing
Coordinating
Group
LMS, Teachers
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Teachers can
effectively evaluate
content & process.
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09: Ongoing.
More staff is
asking Library for
assistance.
Pre-09: OngoingNew teachers
received training.
Number of teachers
collaborating with
LMS increased.
Ongoing
LMS, Interested
parties
09: Ongoing
Pre-09: iMovie
rubrics completed.
Ongoing
2. Document
learning and
progress
3. Ethical use of
technology.
4. Access necessary
information.
Provide teachers with
information and students
with ability to document
learning through the use of
electronic portfolios
Train teachers on
main/critical issues of
ethical use of technology
and other resources. (PD:
face-to-face and online)
Teachers, INST
Teachers utilize
electronic portfolios
as a means of
assessment
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09: Exploring.
Pre-09:
Exploration
LMS, INST
Learning
community
understands issues
concerning ethical
use
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09: Progressing.
More teachers are
modeling proper
use of technology,
Pre-09: Ongoing
Include ethical use in staff
technology survey.
INST, LMS
Utilize freshman
orientation to discuss
ethical use of technology.
TVHS
Administration,
INST, LMS
The learning community
can access the online
library catalog from local
and remote locations.
LMS
Catalog access
counter
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The learning community
accesses online databases
for research purposes.
LMS
Database access
counter
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Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Students receive
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09: Student Aide
Competency – School-to-Life
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
1. Career-specific
Provide students with
Coordinating
Group
Classroom
09: Library
conducts training
for freshman the
first two weeks of
school.
09: Ongoing.
Pre-09:
ExplorationCurrent catalog
does not yet able to
count catalog
access.
Ongoing. Numbers
continue to
increase. Health
database will be
added 08-09
technical training
access to current
technology training
2. Align with
Thompson R2-J
Technology Profiles
Design/develop a survey of INST
tech competencies based
on Thompson R2-J Tech
Profiles.
Explore the possibility of
tech skills assessment for
graduation requirement
Professional Practice – School-to-Life
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
1. Encourage
partnerships with
businesses
Be abreast of current needs
of the business community
teachers,
counseling, INST
class offered called
Computer
Maintenance and
Repair.
Pre-09: Ongoing
09: Exploring.
Pre-09:
Exploration
relevant technology
training as it relates
to classroom
curriculum.
Students and
teachers can assess
their progress
relevant to the tech
profiles.
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Everybody
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09: Exploring.
Pre-09:
Exploration
Coordinating
Group
School-to-Career
Counselor, District
Vocational
Specialist
Evaluation
Budget
Progress
Teachers have
information
regarding tech skill
needs in the
business
community.
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09: Ongoing.
Work Experience
program. Some
classes network
with businesses (ie
Algebra II laptop
class, student
council)
Pre-09: Ongoing
Objectives and Tasks not specifically related to the Strategic Plan
The TVHS ET/IL program will continue to monitor and assess progress and effective program implementation.
Objective
2007-2010 Tasks
Coordinating
Evaluation
Budget
Group
1. Provide access to Conduct TVHS ET/IL
INST, LMS
Results of needs
--ET/IL resources to
needs assessment for
assessment
enhance research
faculty/staff
and communication.
Conduct TVHS ET/IL
INST, LMS
Results of needs
--needs assessment for
assessment
students
09: Pre-09: Every
third year
SY 2007
09: Pre-09: Every
third year
SY 2007
Develop and maintain a
technology resource list
and policy building-wide
INST, LMS
List is published and
available
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09: Ongoing.
Pre-09: Ongoing
Publish the availability of
computers by platform,
location, and schedule
INST, IS/TS
List is published and
available
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09: Exploring.
Pre-09:
Implementation SY
2007- -FC calendar
not suitable.
Explore ability in
Infinite Campus
2.0 FTE
09: Ongoing.
Instructional
Technologist full
time.
Ongoing
TVHS Admin
provides time
09: Ongoing.
Ongoing
$100/annually
09: Improving.
TVHS website
increasing in use.
Pre-09: Ongoing
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2. The staff will use
technology to
routinely
Progress
Provide an instructional
technologist and library
media specialist to team
with staff and students
TVHS Admin
Provide staff development
for curriculum integration
of technology
Develop school web site.
Tech Coaches,
Instructional
Coaches
INST, TVHS
Admin, “duty”
teachers
Appropriate PD is
scheduled and
delivered.
Website is
functional
communicate with
teachers, parents,
and district
personnel.