Union #107
Technology Plan
Barry McLaughlin, Superintendent
barry@woodland-jhs-hs.u107.k2.me.us
207.427.6913
Michele Cochran-Barnes, Princeton Elementary School Teacher
Michele@princeton-es.u107.k12.me.us
www.princeton-es.u107.k12.me.us
207.796.2253
August 2004
3-Year Action Plan
2004-2007
Introduction
School Union #107 intends to implement and sustain a long-term systemwide strategic plan for educational technology. The three-year plan presented
in this document will serve as a guide for the first steps of this multi-year
effort to use technology to increase student learning, support quality
teaching, and prepare students for success in school and careers. The union is
committed to creating a child-centered and student-focused system and an
infrastructure that supports teaching and learning that is responsive to the
needs of each student.
1. Community and Parental Involvement
Technology enhances communication within the union, between the
union and the community, and especially among teachers, parents, and
students. Parents attend training sessions for IBOOK use. Students give
presentations to school boards about their engaged learning through IBOOK
use. Teachers and parents e-mail one another about student progress. School
websites, such as www.princeton-es.u107.k12.me.us, allow all community
members direct contact to their school. Through the use of technology,
communication has enhanced.
2. Vision
School Union #107 strives to provide every student with the best possible
education, preparing all students to function effectively in the society in
which they live. Therefore, we believe all students must develop competencies
in using and applying a broad range of technologies to support lifelong
learning. School Union #107’s vision is to aid its students in becoming skilled,
knowledgeable, independent, and self-directed learners who are proficient in
using technology in all its forms as information resources. Through the
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integration of technology, with its varied aspects and applications, each
student in Union #107 schools will be provided with the opportunities and
challenges that will allow them to successfully engage the future.
3. Goals
Responding to changing student learning needs, the union will continue
to conduct adult literacy classes and coordinate programs with the
Washington County Consortium, the University of Maine at Machias, and
Washington County Community College, providing an opportunity for teachers
as well as community members to expand their knowledge. Time will be
provided for teachers to support this professional development. By increasing
the number of computers, maintaining and improving current levels of
technology, augmenting the network capability, and enhancing student, staff,
and community members’ knowledge of technology, use of the system becomes
a natural, integral part of the learning process on a daily basis. Further,
software with site licenses enabling district aligned curriculum, instruction,
and assessment will support the Maine Learning Results.
Emphasis on equipment, training and support services would be based on
a continuous cycle of data collection, cost analysis and evaluation of student
need. Ultimately, the desired goal is to establish, maintain and continually
develop technological equity, awareness, and proficiency throughout School
Union #107.
Five core technology goals have been outlined for School Union #107 by
the Technology Committee, and are as follows:
Goal #1: Each student will have ready access to technology which supports
the learning, application and demonstration of the Guiding Principles, content
standards and performance indicators of the Maine Learning Results.
STEPS
2004
1. To maintain
equity of access
within Union #107.
Upgrade WES to
T1 system
2. To purchase
software for
Purchase as
2005
2006
2007
One to one access
Purchase as
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Purchase as
Purchase as
aligning Union #107
curriculum with
the MLR.
3. To implement
the Maine
Technology
Endowment
Initiative.
4. To increase
percentage of
teachers showing
integration of
technology.
necessary
necessary
necessary
necessary
Continue to keep
MLTI in effect
Continue to keep
MLTI in effect
Continue to keep
MLTI in effect
Continue to keep
MLTI in effect
All teachers will
have a useable
workstation in
their classroom
Continue to
upgrade
Continue to
upgrade
Continue to
upgrade
Evaluation of Goal #1: As the result of achieving Goal #1, the following
indicators of progress will be met:
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Schools in Union #107 will maintain and improve levels of hardware and
software.
The percentage of classrooms using technology integration into the
curriculum aligned with the MLR will increase.
The percentage of students using technology will continue to increase.
Seventh and eighth graders will make use of laptops through the Maine
Technology Endowment Initiative.
Goal #2: To keep abreast of new developments in technology by maintaining,
upgrading and building the current technological level to support the
integration of the MLR in local and school library technological facilities by
employing necessary personnel.
STEPS
1. Purchase site
licensed software
for curriculum
alignment with
MLR.
2. To put additional
computers in the
individual
classrooms.
3. To continue to
search and apply
for grants and
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2005
2006
2007
ongoing
ongoing
ongoing
ongoing
Continue to
increase until one
to one is achieved
Continue to
increase until one
to one is achieved
Continue to
increase until one
to one is achieved
Continue to
increase until one
to one is achieved
Hire a grant writer
for Union #107
Continue to fund
grant writer
position
Continue to fund
grant writer
position
Search for grant
writer for Union
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matching funds.
4. To purchase
misc. items for
repair,
maintenance, and
upgrading of
existing technology.
5. To purchase
peripherals for
enhancement of
curriculum.
6. To continue to
be aware of new
advancements in
technology and
incorporate them
into our technology
plan.
7. To provide
training for newly
adopted
technologies.
8. Support the
employment of a
technology
supervisor.
#107
Purchase RJ45
adapters for
Polycom
Continue to
purchase necessary
items.
Continue to
purchase necessary
items.
Continue to
purchase necessary
items.
Ongoing depending
on need
Ongoing depending
on need
Ongoing depending
on need
Ongoing depending
on need
ongoing
ongoing
ongoing
ongoing
Continue training
for Polycom, ATM,
and laptops
Continue training
for Polycom, ATM,
and laptops
Continue training
for Polycom, ATM,
and laptops
Continue training
for Polycom, ATM,
and laptops
Continue to fund
the position
Continue to fund
the position
Continue to fund
the position
Continue to fund
the position
Evaluation of Goal #2: As the result of achieving Goal #2, the following
indicators of progress will be met:
Students will have access to the same software packages so advancement
in learning can take place.
 More technology will be available for students to learn to use.
 Grant writer will be hired, and moneys will be used to augment local
disbursements toward purchase of technology, maintenance, upgrades,
training, and salaries.
 Classes and workshops will utilize the ATM and Polycom technologies.
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Goal #3: To promote increased awareness and literacy of technology among
students, staff, and community members.
STEPS
1. To continue to
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2005
2006
2007
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
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offer Adult
Education Classes.
2. To continue with
staff development
training.
3. To continue to
work with
Washington County
Consortium, UMM,
and WCCC to offer
programs to
communities.
Train technology
committee in ATM
and Polycom.
To work with
WCCC to search
for a grant writer.
Continue with
ATM and Polycom
connections
One workshop per
year will be
dedicated to
technology training
Continue to use
ATM and Polycom.
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Evaluation of Goal #3: As the result of achieving Goal #3, the following
indicators of progress will be met:
Adult Literacy Classes in Technology will continue to be offered and
attendance will be high.
 Various skill level instruction will be available.
 We will see a higher volume of students and community members using
computers.
 Seventh and eighth grade teachers will be prepared to use the laptops to
integrate curriculum using MLR guidelines.
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Goal #4: To maintain an up-to-date, working Technology Plan.
STEPS
1. Revise
Technology Plan
2. Review
Acceptable Use
Policy and
Computer Use
Guidelines.
3. Review policy
for technology
replacement.
2004
2005
2006
2007
Yearly Review
Yearly Review
Yearly Review
Update Tech Plan
Yearly Review
Update as needed
Update as needed
Update as needed
Yearly Review
Yearly Review
Yearly Review
Yearly Review
Evaluation of Goal #4: As the result of achieving Goal #4, the following
indicators of progress will be met:
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There will be an accurate, up-to-date, working plan for technology and
related policies in our district.
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Goal #5: To develop a district-wide K-12 information technology curriculum.
STEPS
1. To develop a
curriculum
committee.
2. To write a K-12
technology
curriculum.
2004
New committee will
be selected by the
Technology
Committee
Begin sessions for
planning
2005
2006
2007
Revise as needed
Revise as needed
Revise as needed
Curriculum will be
implemented
Revise as necessary
Revise as necessary
Evaluation of Goal #5: As the result of achieving Goal #5, the following
indicators of progress will be met:
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A K-12 technology curriculum will be used district-wide.
4. Technology Assessment
Princeton Elementary School computer assessment:
classroom
teacher machines student machines
location
Novell server
windows 2000 server
prek-k
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Title I
Special Education
Administration
Office
Lunch Room
Library
Guidance
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1/2
1
0
2
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1/2
0
7
Internet access
netware network
operation
webserver IAS server
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Computer Lab
7 grade IBOOKS
8th grade IBOOKS
1
1
1
th
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18
13
13
19
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In addition to computers, Princeton Elementary School houses:
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mobile television w/VCR
classroom televisions with basic cable
classroom telephones connected to the main office
Video/digital camera
document camera
numerous overhead projectors
POLYCOM equipment
2 LCD projectors
SMARTBOARD
Princeton Public Library provides wireless access to the Internet as well
as having one desktop machine for public access. A photocopier is also
available to the community.
Woodland Elementary School computer assessment:
classroom
teacher machines student machines
location
k
1
2
3
4
5
6
Title I
Special Education
Administration
Office
Physical Education
Library
Computer Lab
Guidance
Nurse
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
5
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Internet access
2
0
3
2
6
6
6
0
0
0
0
0
1
15
0
0
In addition to computers, Woodland Elementary School houses:
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numerous mobile televisions w/VCRs
intercom system
digital camera
document camera
numerous overhead projectors
POLYCOM equipment
2 LCD projectors
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3
1
4
3
8
8
8
4
5
1
2
1
2
16
1
1
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SMARTBOARD
Because of the lack of bandwidth, WES is unable to use its POLYCOM
equipment. As
stated in our goals, it is a project for the upcoming years to be able to wire the
building accordingly.
Woodland JHS/HS computer assessment:
classroom
teacher machines student machines
location
35 teacher/ed techs
Computer Lab
School Resource Officer
Network Administrator
Administration
Office personnel
Guidance
Lunch Room
Library
special education
IBOOKS grades 7-9
35
0
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
6
5
Internet access
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
103
35
15
1
1
1
3
2
1
5
9
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In addition to computers, Woodland Junior/Senior High School houses:
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numerous mobile televisions w/VCRs
intercom system
video/digital cameras
document camera
numerous overhead projectors
POLYCOM equipment
LCD projectors
ATM
SMARTBOARD
Superintendent’s Office computer assessment:
position
Internet access
3 secretaries
Superintendent
3
1
In addition to computers, Superintendent’s Office houses:
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multiple phone line system
faxes
photocopiers
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WAN encompasses Woodland Elementary School, Woodland
Junior/Senior High School,
and the Superintendent’s Office.
At the Woodland Public Library, 2 computers with Internet access are
available. They house a phone line as well as a photocopier.
5. Adult Literacy
Responding to changing adult learning needs, the union will continue to
conduct adult literacy classes and coordinate programs with the Washington
County Consortium, the University of Maine at Machias, and Washington
County Community College, providing an opportunity for community members
to expand their knowledge. Through the Guidance Office at Woodland Jr./Sr.
HS, adult education classes are set up. Community members may select to
take an adult computer literacy class from teachers in Princeton or Woodland,
from ATM at WHS, or choose distance learning on the World Wide Web at
www.ed2go.com. These opportunities are advertised in local papers, and by
posters our schools.
6. Strategies for Improving Academic Achievement and Teacher
Effectiveness
Technology is, and will continue to be, a rapidly changing and increasingly
influential force on the framework of curriculum and the teaching/learning
process. As such, teachers are and must continue to be the primary learners in
our learning community. The ability of staff to make effective use of the vast
and growing sea of information will depend on the quality of both training and
support. Staff must attend one in-service event per year to further their
training in technology. Staff also has access to out of district visitations,
workshops, and conferences. Funds are expended for staff attending these
workshops. It is our goal that every teacher will be provided with the
technology, support, and professional development required to implement
curriculum and quality instruction effectively in the classroom.
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7. Integration of Technology with Curricular, Instruction, and
Assessment
It is anticipated that at the end of three years students and staff will
have experienced improved performance and achievement through the
effective use of technology. It is our goal to integrate computer and software
tools to empower students and teachers as learners. We will strive to provide
challenging, technology-rich, project-centered learning environments engaging
students within the entire curriculum. Examples of how educational
technology is used to support the curriculum include:
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illustrating concepts through visualizations and simulations
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using inductive and deductive reasoning
creating publications, models, and exhibitions (Microsoft Office;
AppleWorks)
using the WWW as a resource for information and learning
collecting and analyzing data
solving applied problems
using graphical organizing tools to organize and manipulate information
and ideas
8. Technology Type and Costs, and Coordination with Funding
Resources
In order to support technology acquisition and integration, School Union
#107 uses a variety of sources to fund costs of technology. See
TECHNOLOGY TYPE, COST, AND FUNDING SOURCE table on page 10.
9. Supporting Resources
School Union #107 technologies will be supported from a variety of
resources as follows:
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local
Ed Tech funds
E-Rate
Federal Small Rural Schools Grant
Washington County Consortium Grants
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any other State or Federal programs that support technology acquisition
and integration
All technology purchasing shall be coordinated/authorized through the
Superintendent’s Office.
TECHNOLOGY TYPE, COST, AND FUNDING SOURCE
goals
activities
Goal 1 #1. To
maintain equity of
access within
Union #107.
Goal 1 #2. To
purchase software
for aligning Union
#107 curriculum
with the MLR.
Goal 1 #3. To
implement the
Maine Technology
Endowment
Initiative
installation of
ATM line at High
School; all phone
lines
Goal 2 #1.
Purchase site
licensed software
for curriculum
alignment with
MLR.
Goal 2 #2 & #4. To
put additional
computers in the
individual
classrooms
Goal 2 #5. To
purchase
peripherals for
enhancement of
curriculum
Goal 2 #7. To
teachers assess
needs and submit
within budget
requests
purchase 70 new
IBOOKs for 1-to-1
access for 9th
graders WHS
purchased site
licenses for
Sophos Antivirus,
XP, Microsoft
Office,
Dreamweaver
25 new DELL 2400
Dimension desktop
computers
purchased for
labs; old machines
distributed to
classrooms
POLYCOM
equipment,
document camera,
and
SMARTBOARDs
are housed in our
schools
POLYCOM
hardware/software
costs
funding
source
hardware
$10,000.00
E-Rate
software
unknown
local
Local,
Renovation Fund,
and
Federal
Small Rural
Schools Grant
hardware
$21,000.00
software
$5,000.00
Local
hardware
$26,425.00
Federal
Small Rural
Schools Grant
hardware
$22,000.00
PTFP Grant
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provide training
for newly adopted
technologies
Goal 2 #8. Support
the employment of
a technology
supervisor.
Goal 3 #2. To
continue with
staff development
training.
equipment,
document camera,
and
SMARTBOARD
training provided
by Dennis Corso
Jeff Barlow hired
to network
administrator of
union; technology
support person
hired in Princeton
Jim Moulton
technology
integration staff
development
scheduled for
November 12th
hardware
technological services
instructional uses for
engaged learning
$500.00
$29,500.00
$1000.00
$1,200.00
local
local
NCLB Grant
10. Increasing Accessibility
All teachers will be provided with the technology and support required
to implement curriculum and quality instruction effectively in the classroom.
School Union #107 will ensure that all students and teachers have increased
access to technology by:
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providing an adequate network infrastructure, hardware/technology, and
access to the Internet in order to facilitate the current technology demands
of teaching and learning
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providing for the acquisition/maintenance of current available
technologies including but not limited to:
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computers
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printers
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monitors,
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TVs
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projectors
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plotters
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scanners
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calculators
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distance learning
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wireless networks
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serves
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T1s
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digital cameras
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digital camcorders
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copiers
telephones
11. Teaching Strategies that Integrate Technology
Research suggests that the goals of a learner in a technologically
equipped school are to learn how to think, to develop concepts and ideas, to
apply what they learn, and to question and solve many types of practical and
social problems. Technology enhanced learning encourages students to use the
technology in ways to promote inquiry. The integration of technology can have
significant impact on learning for all students; when it is used effectively as a
tool for communications, research, organization, calculation, experimentation,
and simulation, students will:
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improve their ability to write and communicate effectively
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take advantage of multiple paths of learning
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be able to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information
acquire skills that enable them to evaluate a problem and apply the appropriate
technology to assist them in solving the problem
participate in learning experiences that extend beyond their own school
acquire skills to search, select, organize, and present information for a variety
of sources
Our purpose is to give our students, teachers, leaders, and community the
very best tools available as we work together to realize our aspirations for our
students.
12. Professional Development
All staff members continue to develop information literacy skills and
strategies which enable them to use technology effectively in the classroom.
The ability of staff to make effective use of the vast and growing sea of
information will depend on the quality of both training and support. Staff
must attend one in-service event per year to further their training in
technology. Staff also has access to out of district visitations, workshops,
and conferences such as content meetings that surround MLTI.
13. Innovative Delivery Strategies
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School Union #107 is finding that the Internet provides one of the most
useful technology tools available for the classroom. Through the Internet,
teachers can move beyond the walls of the classroom and access up-to-date
information, as well as maintain contacts with organizations, such as colleges
for distance learning. The use of Woodland High School’s ATM may also
provide the delivery of specialized courses needed by local teachers. However,
some of our best learning comes from teachers helping teachers; technology
support resource teachers provide professional development, expertise, and
technical assistance to teachers as they integrate technology into their
curriculum.
14. Accountability Measures
School Union #107 has established demanding, high academic standards
for its students. Our Technology Plan raises the bar for the union’s use of
technology as a means of helping achieve the academic standards of meeting
Maine’s Learning Results. The implementation of the plan will be successful
through the combined efforts of the classroom teacher and technology
specialists as they work toward the common goal of improved learning for all
students.
The purpose of monitoring and evaluating our technology plan is to
provide data to assure that resources are being used to accomplish goals.
Hard data provides information such as test scores. Anecdotal data, on the
other hand, allows educators to illustrate how integrated technology
practices are improving student learning by affecting student attitudes as selfconfidence and motivation. The plan should be revised and improved as
needed.
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