Comprehensive
Technology Plan
Adopted February 2016
Executive Summary
Technology Vision
This technology plan is the current best representation of
the District’s vision, goals, and objectives for instructional
technology. As such, it is a living document that will always
be under revision and adjustment. It is flexible, but specific
enough to act as a guide in decision making and budgeting
funds. It is the intention of the Pickerington Local School
District Technology Committee to make recommendations
with specific goals and objectives in mind. This on-going,
constantly updated plan, with its
associated timelines and priorities,
provides guidance.
The Pickerington Local School District
(PLSD) is committed to providing students
with a technology rich learning environment. The Pickerington Local School
District will incorporate technology as
a natural part of education through an
integrated, comprehensive framework to
govern acquisition, application, and evaluation of technological resources to ensure
that all students will have the opportunity
to develop the 21st century skills necessary to be productive citizens in an information-driven, global society.
The recommendations contained
in this technology plan are
intended to provide direction
for the Board of Education,
Superintendent, Assistant
Superintendent, Treasurer,
directors, principals, building
administrators, building technology
advisors, teachers, support staff,
parents, and students in planning for technology initiatives.
Building on the existing infrastructure, the plan outlines
steps needed to achieve the next level of development.
This plan for the use of technology is designed to have a
significant positive impact on teaching and learning in the
District.
Through these supports, and with the current plan, the
District continues to deepen teachers’ and administrators’
understandings of the uses of technology to support
learning. This technology plan continues to outline
overarching goals for the continued integration of
technology in the District.
Brian Seymour
Director of Instructional Technology
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The vision of Pickerington Local School
District is to provide all students with a
blended learning experience with access to
technology which will assist them in:
•showing mastery in all of the content
areas
•increasing skills in critical thinking,
collaboration and communication
•being prepared for the next level of
education
•successfully attaining the skills and
proficiencies required of today’s work
force.
Gears of Blended Learning
The goal of blended learning is to combine the best teaching practice from a traditional
classroom and those from a digital classroom. The teaching strategies should align to the
goals of the learning objective. Some lessons may require the use of technology, other lessons
technology may not be needed, while other lessons may need technology for part of the lesson.
The end goal is to have and utilize the proper tool to enhance the curriculum and meet the
instructional needs of the students.
Learning Environment - A physical space that is
inviting, safe and flexible. This environment promotes communication, collaboration, innovation,
inspiration, creative exploration which encourages
learning through productivity.
Instruction - Instructional best practices will be
blended with effective technology tools to personalize learning. Learning opportunities outside of
the classroom as well as innovative experiences
within the classroom are used to increase student
understanding.
Student Learning - Students will
take ownership
and demonstrate
understanding
through authentic and relevant
ways. Students
will have a voice
and choice in how
they demonstrate
their learning.
Engaged Communities - The district and outside
community culture is one in which teachers, students, parents and community members are empowered and inspired to teach and learn from one
another. Learning is a partnership and a shared
experience in a student centered classroom.
Student learning is personalized and encourages
critical thinking.
Pickerington U - The District believes with any
piece of teaching and learning there needs to be
training available for our staff to properly leverage the instructional tools that are available.
Pickerington U will be the umbrella term for all
training available for staff and students in terms
of the blended learning program.
One2One - Blended learning requires the use
of a device when that device is the appropriate
tool to reach that instructional goal or objective.
Technology needs to
be available when the
student or teacher
needs to use it, not
only when the computer lab is available
or a cart is not being
used. The ability to
go One2One with
devices allows for
the use of technology
to be seamless in the
classroom.
Support - In best utilizing blended learning, our
staff will need support, both instructionally and
technically. With the adoption of the One2One
program more devices will be put in the hands
of students then ever before. More devices
equals more technical issues equals more need
for skilled individuals to help solve those issues.
Additionally, support for the instructional piece
will be needed as well to fully use these devices
in powerful ways.
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Student Devices
Going One to One
Starting in the Fall of 2016, the District will
embrake on a six year roll out plan which
when completed provide each student in
the District access to a device.
Apple iPad Mini
PreSchool - 2nd Grade
In our elementary schools students in
grades PreSchool to 2nd grade will have
access to iPad Minis anytime during the
day. In 3rd and 4th grade students will
have access to an iPad Air throughout the
school day. Elementary school devices
will be stored in carts in the classrooms
and will remain at the school during nonschool hours.
In 5th through 12th grade, students will
be given a Dell Chromebook 11 for 24/7
access to encourage anytime, anywhere
learning. Students will be allowed to take
this device home with them, as well as
from class to classduring the school day.
Students will retain the same chromebook
from 5th - 8th grade, then return the
device for a new device once they enter
high school.
The rollout process for devices will be a
six-year plan starting with the class of
2023 (6th graders in the 2016-17 school
year). During the roll out porcess current
devices will be moved around the District
to ensure that all building receive more
devices until the building is fully One to
One.
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Apple iPad Air
Third & Fourth Grade
Dell Chromebook 11
Fifth - Twelve Grade
Device Rollout Timetable
The six-year rollout of new devices to allow the District to go One to One is shown below.
2016 - 2017
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Violet E.S.
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Pickerington E.S.
Class of 2024
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2017 - 2018
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Heritage E.S.
Tussing E.S.
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Fairfield E.S.
Toll Gate E.S.
Class of 2026
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2019-2020
Shared Carts at
High School
Class of 2025
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2018-2019
Class of 2023
Sycamore
Creek E.S.
Class of 2027
2020-2021
Class of 2028
2021 - 2022
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Violet E.S.
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Pickerington E.S.
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Class of 2029
Class of 2022
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Pickerington School’s Technology Website
For additional resources and to review the entire Pickerington School’s Technology plan, please
vist the website below. The website also includes links to overviews of the technology chosen
for our 1:1 program, articles on going 1:1 and ways that parents can be an active part in the
1:1 process. Our website will continue to increase in information and success stories as we
continue down this path of successfully integrating technology in the hands of our students.
www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/instructional-technology/
Supporting Websites
Future Ready Initiative
www.futurereadyschools.org/
Google Education
www.google.com/edu
International Society of
Technology in Education
www.ISTE.org/
Instructional Technology
Services of Central Ohio
www.itsco.org/
US Department of Education Office of Educational Technology
www.tech.edu.gov/
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