VERBATIM RESPONSES RECORDED ON THE WORK ACTIVITY SHEETS
AS A RESULT OF THE SMALL GROUP WORK ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSION #9, August 14, 2008
Discussion Item #1
You’ve just heard a presentation about best practices in the area of technology and instruction
and then a short summary of where D303 is in relation to these best practices. What three to
five recommendations regarding instructional technology, in priority order, would your group
hope might be included in the Summit 303 final recommendations?
Table #5 Dave Beckman, Recorder
1. Improve the overall infrastructure throughout D303 facilities (K-12) to support increased use of
technology
2. Establish district processes to allow for continual assessment of new technology
3. Develop a plan to ensure training and support are provided to district faculty to increase the use
and acceptance of technology in the classroom
4. Promote the use of individual students own technology (laptops, handhelds, etc.) to open up funds
for infrastructure and support of low income students.
Table #7 Chris Sherman, Recorder
1. Tech competency – staff & students
2. Tech support – equipment
3. Tech support – curriculum (tech coach)
4. Adequate equipment for security & communications (phones)
5. 1-1 ratio/computers
Table #8 Donna McNichols, Recorder
1. Curriculum needs to dictate technology not reverse. I.E. chem. Labs via the computer
2. Interactive white boards
3. High school needs to have wireless access and adequate bandwidth
4. Staff needs adequate training to keep up
5. Have correct software available that supports curriculum and let the people who write curriculum
control what is used. These two experts need to work together
Table #10 Chierie Moriarty, Recorder
1. D303 needs a plan for Instructional Technology that embeds curriculum development and
instructional practices. (see “How to Build It” slide in PowerPoint presentation)
2. Now that we have an Instructional Technology Coordinator we hope this will lead to staff
development that is timely, systematic, and on-going. Devote time during teacher institute days
for technology professional development
Table #13 none listed, Recorder
1. Professional development on technology for teachers - Budget 2/3:1/3
2. Required use of technology by teachers
3. Keep software up to date and relevant
4. Standard computing devices.
Table #15 none listed, Recorder
1. Staff development! Properly using and learning how to use tech.
2. Increased utilization of existing communication technologies
3. LCD projectors in all classrooms.
4. Blackboard at every grade.
5. Students being able to bring into school their personal computers/technology
Table #33 non listed, Recorder
1. Needs to be overall strategy that’s related to goals of district
2. District responsibility to train staff adequately
3. District-wide on line grading
4. Improve communication with community regarding new technological initiatives
Table #46 Tammy Caltagirone, Recorder: Dan Prath, Spokesperson
1. Is there a process for identifying the technology needed/necessary?
2. What kind of connection/feedback is available between our students and universities for the
private sector?
3. How do we keep the parents up-to[date with the technology used by their students? And how do
we get that technology to the middle income students?
Table #47, Angie Nink, Recorder
1. Professional staff development/education technology
2. Technology integrated into curriculum & mandated by administration to use it
3. District needs to expand strategic goals for student achievement by way of technology (connect
through school improvement plan)
4. Research for different grades (K-3, 4-6, etc.) at what age certain technology skills should be
taught
Table #49, Molly Roschmann, Recorder; Elaine Belanger, Spokesperson
1. Allocate time, money, knowledge for training, staff development.
2. Solidify tech knowledge with hiring effective tech specialists
3. Evening school central access for families who may not have tech at home.
Table #50 R. Dunton, Recorder
1. Curriculum development aligned with NET standards
2. Staff development
3. Concentrate on technology that engages students
Table #51 J. Hildreth, Recorder
1. Group of people to help teachers integrate technology instruction teaching
2. Continue working on infrastructure
3. Increase parity across district
4. Help families understand how to access district technology opportunities
5. Teach to be responsible consumers of technology information
Discussion Item #2
Describe what classroom tools and/or experiences you would expect a D303 student to have
related to the use of technology in their instruction:
Table #5 Dave Beckman, Recorder
Elementary School: Keyboarding; basic skill development of word processing; ethical use of
technology (when to use phones, copyright laws, cyber bullying)
Middle School: Advanced skill development in standard “office” software. Beginning use ‘blackboard’
to electronically submit & receive schoolwork.
High School: Creation of products using technology; mastering of standard software skills – office suite
– electronic portfolio of high school work
Table #7 Chris Sherman, Recorder
Elementary School: Keyboarding; basic applications
Middle School: NETS & 21st century skills, ethics, info literacy (authority, accuracy, plagiarism use
info), presentation skills
High School: Competent in all standard workplace applications, research skills, creating research skills,
and appropriate tools to do all of the above
Table #8 Donna McNichols, Recorder
Elementary School: Consistant computer time – multiple times a week (not just for testing); collaberate
projects between schools via technology, laptops for everyones access
Middle School: More use of computers for art & music. Kids shold be required to create a wikapedia
article
High School: Wireless access and computers in their labs
Table #10 Chierie Moriarty, Recorder
Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School: Students who are prepared for a digital future in higher education and the business world.
Table #13 none listed, Recorder
Elementary School: Keyboarding/universal programs/credit sources/research/reflective & evaluative
manager of info
Middle School: Learning and managing what they are accessing online. How to communicate properly
with technology
High School: More in depth and expanded technology applications for future and real world
Table #15 none listed, Recorder
Elementary School: Learning what is credible, what is ethical. Communication – how they
communicate with one another
Middle School: Implementing what was learned in elementary. Accessing internet, i.e. writing a good
paper.
High School: Be able to collaborate with “society” in a positive way.
Table #33 non listed, Recorder
Elementary School: PowerPoint, basic computer fundamentals. Discover/learn how to use it as an
interactive tool in the classroom/publishing. Expect a computer lab in every elementary school
Middle School: PowerPoint, Microsoft suite of products – working knowledge internet safety
High School: Web design – electronic portfolio (Rubbermaid bin)
Table #46 Tammy Caltagirone, Recorder: Dan Prath, Spokesperson
Elementary School: To learn how to access “credible” info
Middle School: Utilizing the info for reports, final proj. & accurately doc. Sources (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Adobe).
High School: Refining the skills above in preparation for university/private sector
Table #47, Angie Nink, Recorder
Elementary School: Examination of internet sites/use of software for specific units; LRC basic
computer skills instruction; software use in 4-5 grade for projects
Middle School/High School: Build typing/keyboarding skills, word processing (MS office) skills;
continued use of software to produce projects; online homework
Table #49, Molly Roschmann, Recorder; Elaine Belanger, Spokesperson
Overall we feel the following: affordable tools offered via tech vendors; group work at same grade level
and/or mentoring with & outside of the Dist. 303.
Table #50 R. Dunton, Recorder
Elementary School: Consistent access to computers and other tools such as Elmo & Smartboard; have
the experience of having a well-trained teacher; good start w/tech
Middle School: Consistent access to computers & other tools
High School: wireless technology; the infrastructure to bring in tech tools they need; technology for life
not just for college bound students
Table #51 J. Hildreth, Recorder
Elementary School: How to access web and basic tools
Middle School: both ES and HS skills
High School: Online communities and interaction – message board for academic purposes
Additional Comments:
Table #8 Donna McNichols, Recorder
Curriculum needs to determine technology!!!
Table #13 none listed, Recorder
Nothing is “bullet proof:! Don’t lead us to believe nothing can go wrong. Keep information and
communication open.
Table #15 none listed, Recorder
All of the things that we are looking at do not require money; it requires better utilization of the
technologies already there. Through enhanced staff development we can get there.
Table #33 non listed, Recorder
Need better testing and roll out of automated testing equipment so it doesn’t impede learning and
instruction.
Table #46 Tammy Caltagirone, Recorder: Dan Prath, Spokesperson
How do we balance the use of technology with the need for personal interaction?
Table #50 R. Dunton, Recorder
We’d like our students and staff to be on the cutting edge of technology. W would like them to heave the
experiences they need at every level to move forward. We would like what we do in our district to truly
engage students and prepare them for life after D303.
Table #51 J. Hildreth, Recorder
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