Development of an organization chart integrating technology
Classroom teachers: Classroom teachers are responsible for integrating technology into their daily lesson plans. Using technology allows teachers to differentiate instruction. Teachers have the opportunity to meet with the Learning Technologies Coach to request software.
Library Media Specialist: The Library Media Specialist works alongside teachers to integrate technology in the classroom. The media specialist is able to check out resources like Flip Cams, I Pods, and other technology tools that are available on campus. The Library Media Specialist also serves as the middle man between the technology department and the classroom teachers in some cases. She also determines if teacher requests are district level or campus needs and coordinates with the appropriate department.
Campus Principal: The campus principal handles campus level technology requests. First and foremost the principal will decide if the technology request is a campus need as well as something that will positively affect the learning of our students. If the request is deemed appropriate, the Software and Digital Resources Acquisition Form will be filled out by the requesting teacher or the Learning Technologies Coach. After the appropriate forms have been filled out and approved through the Learning Technologies Department, the principal determines the funds that will be used to pay for the resource.
Learning Technologies Coach: The Learning Technologies Coach previews the software to first determine ways that it will improve instruction and then to see if it will be both Mac and PC compatible. If she feels that the software is worthy of more investigations she will then fill out the Software and Digital Resources Acquisition Form that is required before any software purchase can be made by the district. Another job of the Learning Technologies Coach is to stay abreast of the new up and coming programs. This allows us to recommend software when we feel it would benefit our individual campus needs.
Director of Campus Technology: The director of Campus Technology tests the software to see if it capable with district servers and what kind of manpower the software will require to keep up and running.
Executive Director of Technology: The Executive Director of Technology decides if BISD has the money to purchase the software and if she feels it is a good fit for the district for improving instruction.
Director of Learning Technologies and Career and Technical Education: The Director of Learning Technologies and Career and Technical Education determines if the Learning Technologies department will be able to train and support the software. The Director of Learning Technologies and Career and Technical Education also works to support teachers and staff in the use of programs that are designed to integrate the technology TEKS in the classroom such as Learning.com.
Networking Specialist: The Networking Specialist completes final inspections on the software to make sure it will work with our servers, and other software programs that we have in place.
District Superintendent: The superintendent distributes the technology plan information to the campus principals and closely monitors the integration of technology on each of the campuses. The superintendent reviews campus data and determines if the campus CIP and technology integration is in line with the district plan.
BISD School Board: The school board reviews and approves the district Technology Plan. The plan must follow the guidelines of the Long Range Technology plan and make strides toward meeting the goals of the state in technology.
Professional Development Planning
1. Review campus STaR chart data in PLC groups. Teachers will identify areas where personal growth is needed. The learning communities will determine areas where team growth is needed.
August 2011
Campus principal, grade level and department teams
Based on STaR chart data, campus interviews, and the CIP review, my campus needs to grow in the area of professional development in integrating technology in the classroom. Teachers need to review the star chart data in order to set personal goals for themselves and their teams. This data can be used to update the Professional Learning Plans (PLP) that each teacher is required to create and follow.
The effectiveness of these review sessions will be determined through review of the 2011-2012 STaR chart data as well as individual PLP goal completion. The PLP is reviewed yearly by the principal and the teacher. Goals are determined to be met or still in the process of being met. The principal and the teacher will determine if more development is necessary in the area of technology integration.
2. Teachers will be formally trained to use and integrate the Envision math technology resources and the Pearson ELA technology resources that are available through our district textbook adoptions.
Mini sessions throughout the 2011-2012 school year
Classroom teachers, library media specialist, Learning technologies coach, campus technology liaison
Based on campus budget needs, teachers should begin to take advantage of available resources on campus. Each of the new textbook adoptions comes with many online resources. Through experience and discussions with colleagues, teachers are feeling overwhelmed with the amount of resources available. There is also little time to comb through the resources to find what will fulfill the needs of the classroom.
The campus technology liaison will complete classroom walkthroughs and observations to evaluate the use of the math and ELA technology resources before and after the mini sessions. The campus principals will also be adding a technology integration component to their informal walkthrough forms. Teachers will have the opportunity to share their ideas on integrating technology on a bulletin board in the Staff Cafe. This share strategy will allow teachers to “steal” good ideas that fit needs in their classrooms.
3. Teachers will attend sessions on integrating the technology TEKS into their lesson plans through the Eduphoria online lesson planner. Strategies to align technology with district initiatives, specifically Performance Excellence, SIOP, and structured teaching will be discussed.
Campus retreat- August 2011
Director of Learning Technologies, Learning Technologies Coach, campus principal, classroom teachers
It is imperative that the technology TEKS are integrated into classroom lesson plans. The BISD technology plan specifies that teachers will align technology integration with district initiatives.
Teachers will submit their lesson plans weekly into the Eduphoria online lesson planner to campus administrators. These plans will be reviewed for evidence of technology integration, specific TEKS references, and alignment with district initiatives as evidenced in activities and learning strategies.
4. Classroom teachers will be trained to use Learning.com in their classrooms as a computer work station. Teaching points for online safety will be distributed to teachers. The online safety guidelines will be covered prior to allowing students to use the Internet.
September 2011
Classroom teachers, Library Media Specialist, Learning Technologies coach
Online safety is imperative for students to be aware of. It is not in the students’ best interest to stop using the Internet because of the safety risks. The benefits outweigh the negative aspects. As teachers, we must be proactive in preparing our students to use the Internet in a safe way.
Each student will be required to take an online safety quiz before they are given their personal login and password for computer use. Quizzes must be kept on file for documentation that the online safety information was covered.
5. Campus administrators will be trained in the AWARE program for data review.
August 2011
Director of Learning Technologies, campus administrators
Administrators must be able to disaggregate data and make informed decisions about technology use on campus. The AWARE program allows administrators to access any data source available at any grade level. This allows administrators to make data driven decisions about technology integration in classrooms.
The Director of Learning Technologies will have the capability to review the use of AWARE. Campus principals will complete a survey detailing how they use the program, how often, and what data they use most often. Campus principals will have the opportunity to make recommendations on how to make the AWARE program more effective and efficient for data review and disaggregation.
6. Classroom teachers will be trained to use the AWARE program to review and disaggregate data.
September 2011
Director of Learning Technologies, campus administrators, classroom teachers
It is imperative that teachers are able to make informed decisions about their students using data. The AWARE program allows teachers to use technology to view data in many different ways with ease.
Campus administrators will review data and AWARE use in PLC meetings. Through observation, administrators will determine if teachers need a more thorough training session or follow up sessions based on questions that arise in these PLC meetings. Use of the AWARE program will be tracked electronically as well. This will allow the Director of Learning Technologies to make decisions about the effectiveness of the program for future renewal purposes.
Evaluation Planning for Action Plan
1. Review campus STaR chart data in PLC groups. Teachers will identify areas where personal growth is needed. The learning communities will determine areas where team growth is needed.
The effectiveness of these review sessions will be determined through review of the 2011-2012 STaR chart data as well as individual PLP goal completion. The PLP is reviewed yearly by the principal and the teacher. Goals are determined to be met or still in the process of being met. The principal and the teacher will determine if more development is necessary in the area of technology integration.
2. Teachers will be formally trained to use and integrate the Envision math technology resources and the Pearson ELA technology resources that are available through our district textbook adoptions.
The campus technology liaison will complete classroom walkthroughs and observations to evaluate the use of the math and ELA technology resources before and after the mini sessions. The campus principals will also be adding a technology integration component to their informal walkthrough forms. Teachers will have the opportunity to share their ideas on integrating technology on a bulletin board in the Staff Cafe. This share strategy will allow teachers to “steal” good ideas that fit needs in their classrooms.
3. Teachers will attend sessions on integrating the technology TEKS into their lesson plans through the Eduphoria online lesson planner. Strategies to align technology with district initiatives, specifically Performance Excellence, SIOP, and structured teaching will be discussed.
Teachers will submit their lesson plans weekly into the Eduphoria online lesson planner to campus administrators. These plans will be reviewed for evidence of technology integration, specific TEKS references, and alignment with district initiatives as evidenced in activities and learning strategies.
4. Classroom teachers will be trained to use Learning.com in their classrooms as a computer work station. Teaching points for online safety will be distributed to teachers. The online safety guidelines will be covered prior to allowing students to use the Internet.
Each student will be required to take an online safety quiz before they are given their personal login and password for computer use. Quizzes must be kept on file for documentation that the online safety information was covered.
5. Campus administrators will be trained in the AWARE program for data review.
The Director of Learning Technologies will have the capability to review the use of AWARE. Campus principals will complete a survey detailing how they use the program, how often, and what data they use most often. Campus principals will have the opportunity to make recommendations on how to make the AWARE program more effective and efficient for data review and disaggregation.
6. Classroom teachers will be trained to use the AWARE program to review and disaggregate data.
Campus administrators will review data and AWARE use in PLC meetings. Through observation, administrators will determine if teachers need a more thorough training session or follow up sessions based on questions that arise in these PLC meetings. Use of the AWARE program will be tracked electronically as well. This will allow the Director of Learning Technologies to make decisions about the effectiveness of the program for future renewal purposes.
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