BLANTON ELEMENTARY
Department of Instructional Technology
<<BLANTON ELEMENTARY>>
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The Campus Technology Committee has developed this Technology Plan. It is
aligned with the Austin ISD Technology Plan and the State Long Range Plan for
Technology. The campus strategies focus on goals and objectives related to Teaching
and Learning and Educator Staff Development.
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
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BLANTON ELEMENTARY
Department of Instructional Technology
<<CAMPUS NAME>>
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Joseph Beam ITRC
Israel Torres
Lauren Clayton
Huckleberry Spear
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this signature page only to Instructional Technology 414-6567. The entire plan should be submitted via email to Marc Thrall.
Leslie Dusing
Principal
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Joseph Beam
Instructional Technology Resource Contact
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Department of Instructional Technology
Existing Infrastructure Conditions:
Number of students
Number of teachers
Average number of computers per classroom
Number of computer labs available for general use
Number of computers in library for student use
Number of wireless mobile computer labs (COWS)
Approximate number of computers (Teacher and Student)
Approximate number of computer projectors
Number of campus based technology support staff
525
75
4
1
4
2 (very old and in poor shape)
195
6
0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
(The primary issue is the complete lack of on- campus support staff. This impacts every aspect of technology on our campus.)
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
School Technology and Readiness – Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing
Criteria and more information can be found online at http://starchart.esc12.net/
Campus STaR chart ratings based on Teacher STaR Charts as submitted to the Texas Education Agency.
Ratings are based on the following scale.
1=Early Tech
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
4=Target Tech
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Department of Instructional Technology
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Patterns of Classroom Use
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
Content Area Connections
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS
Online Learning
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Content of Professional Development
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Professional Development for Online Learning
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Leadership and Vision
Planning
Instructional Support
Communication and Collaboration
Budget
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
1
2
1
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
1
2
Campus Rating
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Department of Instructional Technology
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
2
3
2
2
2
2
Staff Development Needs
Given the growing importance of technology in assessment, assessment analysis, grading, instructional design, and instruction itself,
both teacher-led and self-paced, our school needs to develop staff in the following ways, as a start:
• Alert teachers of available district staff development opportunities
• Provide on-campus tech assistance and training
• Encourage and display examples of classroom use of technology
Future Vision and Direction
Given the growing importance of technology in assessment, assessment analysis, grading, instructional design, and instruction itself,
both teacher-led and self-paced, our school needs to:
• Have a full-time or part-time on-campus technology support staff person
• Schedule learning.com computer lab times for all applicable classrooms and ensure that teachers are supported in getting set up
and their students started on learning.com
• Provide every classroom with either a computer projector and/or ability to connect computer to TV.
• Provide on-campus training and support on United Streaming, Learning.com, Type to Learn, Inspiration/Kidspiration
• Provide more opportunities for peer learning in general, and about technology in particular
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Department of Instructional Technology
Goal 1: Teaching and Learning
Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide
specialized courses in Technology Applications.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
On campus training re: technology
integration (separate k-2 and 3-5)
Fall 2008
Tech Committee
coordinates
Campus Tech or visiting tech
trainers
Certificates of completion
2.
Each grade level plans together for
1 tech integration plan per 9 weeks
(e.g., students write poems in MS
Word; create Power point of types
of insects; create kidspiration
graphic organizers)
Promote technology integration by
featuring a technology integration
project as a mini-documentary on
Blanton Bobcat News.
Ongoing
All Staff.
Principal sets the
expectation
Ideas from IPGs, local
teacher experience, or from
web-searches. Campus IT
contact (Larry Gerulis)
Teams submit plans and show off work
products in “Teacher Talk” meetings.
Spring 2009
Teachers, bobcat
News
coordinators,
students.
As above.
News broadcast (taped for future
reference).
3.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional
objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic
curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Continue and deepen use of
District Power
Ongoing
2.
Continue and deepen use of IG Pro
by all teachers
Ongoing
3.
Continue and broaden use of Read
180 in 4th and 5th grades.
Ongoing
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Classroom
teachers,
specialists,
administrators
Classroom
teachers
District Power, training for
DP
Improved assessment of evaluations for
informing instructional decisions.
IGPro, teacher peer tutoring
Classroom
teachers, needy
students.
Read 180, ITRC, IT contact.
Less IGPro support needed by classroom
teachers as measured qualitatively by
ITRC and quantitatively by Office Staff
viewing error reports.
Read 180 up and running by end of first 9
weeks.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that
specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Begin Learning.com year with
lessons and activities about
online/acceptable use and computer
rules and guidelines.
Fall 2008
All students
using
Learning.com
2.
Web based activities regarding
internet protocol and safety.
Fall 2008
Teachers
3.
Family Tech Night
Fall 2008
Tech committee,
Teachers,
Administration.
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Learning.com lessons:
 Working online.
 Following computer
rules
 Lab rules sign
Example websites:
http://wwwnetsmartzkids.org
www.safefamilies.org
Great ideas on:
www.teach-nology.com
plus incorporating ideas from
internet safety strategy
above.
Completion of Computer Basics Unit in
Learning.com
Complete lessons Assessments available.
Completion of family night.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
2.
3.
Use AAAmath.com etc for math
fundamental practice for instant
feedback
Use United streaming to support
visual learners
PowerPoint with projector to
present, review, and assess
understanding
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On going
Classroom
teachers
www.teach-nology.com
Ongoing
Classroom
teachers
Classroom
teachers
www.unitedstreaming.com
Ongoing
Templates for who wants to
be a millionaire, jeopardy,
etc. at
http://teach.fcps.net
Students spending time on this site.
Students improving their “correct
percentage” on these activities
Student engagement
High level of student engagement.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development
Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and
enrichment TEKS.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
2.
3.
On-campus training re: technology
integration (separate k-2 and 3-5).
Teachers required to take minimum
of one tech professional
development per semester on
technology applications
Set timeline and expectations:
upon classroom completion of
certain learning.com units, class
uses technology to create a product
for science, social studies, or other.
Fall 2008
Ongoing
Ongoing
Tech committee
coordinates
Teachers
Campus tech or visiting tech
trainers
PDA, visiting trainers
Certificates of completion
Teachers,
students.
Learning.com
Student progress reports on
Learning.com; student work products.
Certificates of completion
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Ensure that all teachers are able to
access and use District Power
Fall 2008
Classroom
teachers
2.
Ensure that all teachers are able to
access and use IGPro
Ensure that all applicable teachers
are able to access and use AIMS
Fall 2008
Classroom
teachers
Relevant
classroom
teachers
3.
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Fall 2008
District Power. District
trainer on campus for new
teachers.
IGPro, District trainer on
campus for new teachers
AIMS, District trainer on
campus for new teachers
New teachers receive training – certificate
of completion.
New teachers receive training – certificate
of completion.
New teachers receive training – certificate
of completion.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
2.
Hire on campus tech-support
person to provide troubleshooting
and lessons to students and
teachers
Weekly “Teacher Talk” featuring
tech-talk once a month.
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Fall 2008
Principal
Money
Campus tech hired.
Fall 2008
Classroom
teachers
Peer learning opportunity
shown to be most effective
form of training.
Sign-in sheet with topics listed.
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