User:Vtaylor/Technology plan/Planning process notes

what problem are you trying to solve? for who? why is this the right problem? functional needs, technical needs, priorities, existing conditions, resources - time, people, money. development, implementation, documentation, training, support, evaluation, revision

four-step strategic thinking process * 1. clearly define your problem or challenge * 2. develop potential ideas to solve it * 3. evaluate them * 4. put the winning ideas into action

resources, processes, risks, partners and suppliers and the ecosystem

Questions, issues

• technology tools and equipment, processes, skills. time. people. space. information
• student management, tracking ?? driving technology, framework
• unique student ids - 4 characters, B = 2012, 3 random http://www.random.org/strings/ numbers + uppercase - using online web services - protect student identity

• administration imposed requirements, restrictions
• permissions, student information - in multiple places, formats, access
• library - web based free application ? permissions, information, ? use student identifier like Creekside
• what if - parents don't give permission - Edmodo

strategic thinking, portfolio management and metrics - necessity of failure, inherent risks, reality of learning, research - gaps, unknowns, emerging technologies, societal change, values, new opportunities for innovation, new questions, insight - process of examination and development > development, the process of design, engineering, prototyping and testing that results in a finished product, service or business design. preparation of users / customers to understand and choose this innovation and leads to rapid growth.

resources, processes, risks, partners and suppliers and the ecosystem

Overview

• strategic objectives for technology - administration, academic
• SWOT analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats - what can impact efforts
• goals, objectives, strategies, timeline
• implementation - process, responsibility, performance, reporting, improvement
• evaluation methods, measures of success
• action plan - specific steps, dollars, specifications, quantities, plan of work - acquire / install, training, support
• funding plan - technology inventory, available resources, funding - current, additional

other information

• impact on facilities master plan
• stakeholders - interests, input, information dissemination

Goals and objectives - WHAT, evaluation

what are we trying to teach - content

• student-centered
• communication
• technology fully integrated into teaching and learning
• improve student outcomes - engagement, personalization

• administration, faculty, students use technology appropriately
• learning transformation - not previously imagined or possible
• technology support for teaching and learning - personalization, effective use of resources

• teacher as a facilitator - the more students control how and what they learn, the more they will want to learn ?? achieve educational goals

SWOT

• Strengths - leadership, technology expertise, abundant, students, community partnership technology, faculty
• Weaknesses - insufficient organization / prioritization, insufficient technology support staff, funding / resources, district parameters, insufficient communication
• Opportunities
• Threats

Action Plan - HOW - strategies

specific activities, implementation, evaluation, timeline

details - dollars, specifications, quantities, plan of work - necessary to accomplish the strategic plan

• communication

• student-centered

• promote proficiency in basic skills
• provide opportunities for individualized learning
• encourage personal and academic growth

• assessment / feedback -

• teacher training, support - comprehensive technology-centered staff development program ?? time, interest, requirement
• school-wide themes, shared lesson plans, resources
• after-school enrichment multimedia programs

Programs

• Writing to Write
• Writing to Read

teachers

• personal/professional learning
• peer communication, sharing, planning

• newsletters. Web pages list assignments, homework

?? community programs, parents - teach / distribute technology for home use, technology show-n-tell / showcase student work

Specific technologies

• EdLine - classroom management, grades, communication with family
• Edmodo - assignments, quizzes, communication, resources
• BrainPop - instructional diversification

• BookSource - library management, track student reading, book preferences

• emerging technologies - find and implement

?? modify, substitute, redefine, transform

• network, storage, access
• smartboards
• BYOT, pocket school, sharable mobile

• resources - recommended sources - lesson plans, activities, movies, animations
• applications - science,

?? hardware - in-class, software install, upgrade, security, repair, support

• framework - permissions, rewards, incentives

• innovation center - technology, planning, resources, peer coaching, training

• electronic playground

• technology-intensive program for at-risk learners

• apply for grants

• development of technology-talented students

• mini workshops to provide training in the methodology necessary for development of literature demonstration videos

• teaching, learning, pedagogy

• curriculum reviewed, modified and expanded to maximize effectiveness in meeting student, faculty and staff needs - technology com

• summer programs

• emerging technologies

• support, training - teachers, students, technology

?? faculty > advanced degree ? Masters

• Technology Resources Peers Program - reviewed, expanded, showcased as model program for providing peer modeling and technology support

• community volunteers - assist/support/train teachers, students

• parent involvement, communication, updates, training

• students as aides

• leadership - implementation, strategic plan within school plan

assessment, evaluation, tracking

• annual review

• systematic - incentive, helpful to teacher, easy to record, capture
• technology competence - requirements, gap training
• record, document
• review, revise, re-assess needs

Technology evaluation

• curriculum - standard, class, teacher, grade level
• lesson / activity - time, preparation
• technology - resources, apps, devices, training, support
• assessment - student learning outcomes, effectiveness
• evaluation - success of technology integration
• comments, feedback, suggestions for revisions

?? rubrics, forms