BISD, Lori Dudley, Week 7

1.       Classify technology goals in a proper domain (technology,
management, funding).

       Technology Goals:

        Goal 1: Student academic performance will increase through the integration

                           of technology into teaching and learning.

        Objectives:

                              1.1.1 – Staff and students will have access to technological 
                                        equipment and facilities for successfully integrating
                                        technology into all areas of the curriculum

1.1.2 – Teachers will use technology to maximize the learning
          process

1.1.3 – Increase the integration of technology and curriculum

   instruction

1.1.4 – Develop technology training of school programs for Hispanic 

   families

        Management Goals:
        Goal 2: Integrate technology skills and use into the various content areas.
                       
        Objectives:
                           2.1.1 – Assess teachers on the integration of technology into the
                                           classroom                
                           2.1.2 – Increase the use and training of teachers to use District
                                           website as a productive learning tool.
                           2.1.3 – Administration will monitor the use of classroom technology
                                           with periodic visits and interviews
                           2.1.4 – Administration will submit grant applications to obtain 
                                           additional funding

          
        Funding Goals:
               
        Goal 3: BISD will maintain an allotted budget for continuous improvement in technology.
                                             
        Objectives:
                          3.1.1 – BISD will set aside allotment for technology funding

       3.1.2 - Technology professional development workshop opportunities

                          3.1.3 – Purchase additional resources to aide integration of
                                        technology and curriculum instruction.

2.       Identify the major steps required to accomplish technological goals.

To accomplish goals there are several steps to concern to support a successful outcome. Microsoft (2012) provides a five step process to developing an accessible technology plan.

The five steps are:

1.       Define the accessible technology strategy. In this critical first step, you define how accessible technology fits into your [school] by identifying a vision and objectives that set the groundwork for the next steps.

2.       Identify requirements. In this step, you develop a comprehensive set of requirements by describing the scope of the accessibility needs of your organization and evaluating the current technology being used.

3.       Design, develop, and purchase technology. This next step involves the design and development of technology based on the requirements outlined in Step 2. This step might also include purchasing accessible technology and assistive technology products and identifying internal technology systems that need to be updated to increase accessibility.

4.       Implement and Train. Once the accessible technology is in place, including new technology, it is rolled out to the organization. This step also involves increasing awareness among employees about the availability of accessible technology and training employees on how to use the accessibility features.

5.       Maintain technology and continue learning. In the last step, you increase awareness of the accessible technology vision in your organization, support employees in their use of technology, and evaluate success and opportunities for improvement

   Goal 1: Student academic performance will increase through the integration of 
                technology into teaching and learning.

      Major steps required is the assessment of students through the use of
      technology.

·      To validate the performance growth of each student technological

         abilities, a portfolio must be obtained and assess throughout

                     the year to prove advancement.

o Advance levels must be taught to enhance student learning.

     Goal 2: Integrate technology skills and use into the various content areas.
       Major steps required: Equipment available
                                       Access to technology
                                       Technology based lessons/instruction
                                      
        
     Goal 3: District and campus staff performance in technology will continuously
                 improve.
       Major steps required: Continuous technology based professional development
                                       Mentor teachers available per campus
                                       Evidence will reflect on STaR survey


                            
3.   Develop assessment instruments to test the objectives for the technology        plan. Describe the desired instrument/s under each objective.
    Assessment instruments include assessing performance, products or attitude to evaluate      
    objectives (Dick and Carey Model).
    Identify the element to be evaluated.
        For objectives 1.1.1 – 1.1.3
           Instruments of concern are performance of teachers and students in the use
           of technology.  Observations must accompany technology usage to assure the
           performance is efficient and meeting the ISTE NETS standards for teacher and
           students.
              Teacher performance evidence: Successful technology based assignments
              Student performance evidence: Finish product (assignment/project)
  
              Goal-centered criteria – performance of student/teacher ISTE NETS 1-5 as
                                                     outline for assignment
              Assessment – center criteria – completion of project per rubric outline.
                                                    Student portfolio
        For objective 1.1.4
             Technology training for Hispanic families
              ESL teacher in charge of training – use Rosette Stone to help non-speaking
              parents learn English. Rosetta Stone “correlates to state and national
              standards for English as a Second Language (ESL) and world language
              studies” (Rosetta Stone). Parents and students can move through the
              Rosetta Stone carefully from a sequence of structured pictures and
              associated images to assist in understanding words that they don’t.
              Steps to Implement
              English/Spanish Translator (Allow student of parent to translate)
              Make Hispanics aware of Services
              Mail notifications in both English and Spanish
              Workshop date and confirmation or registration reqired
              Performance: workshops held at the beginning of school during open house.
              Parents of Hispanic students will receive:
               notification on workshops
               assistance on accessing Parent Portal, ESL services, and
                  District Website
               Product assessment: Offer parents computer access to
                                    services in the school library during set school hours
                                    with required sign in and log on.
                                       
          
       For objectives 2.1.1 – 2.1.4
             Integration of technology skills for teachers will be assessed through PDAS
             Evaluation and STaR chart results.
                   Performance assessment – show continuous growth each year
                                                       Walk-through indicate use of technology
                                                       Lesson plans incorporate Smart board activities
                                                       and mobile laptops carts
                  
        For objectives 3.1.1 – 3.1.3
             Professional Development Technology Training
             Learner-Performance assessment – survey of skills acquired from professional
                              development training

                         Implementation of skills learned used during instruction
                                                      
                              Technology applied to assignments/projects addressed
                              in lesson plans
                              
                              Teachers teaching teachers technology in afterschool
                              continuous mini workshops based on ISTE NETS
                                             



References:

Microsoft (2012). Developing an accessible technology plan. Accessibility:
     technology for everyone. Retrieved (2012, March 2) from
     http://www.microsoft.com/enable/business/plan.aspx


Dick, W. & Cary, L. (1990), The Systematic Design of Instruction, Third Edition, Harper   
     Collins

Rosetta Stone (2012). Rosetta Stone Classroom: Accelerate the Progress of

     ESL/ESOL Students. Retrieved (2012, March 4) from    

      http://www.rosettastone.com/schools/solutions/esl

Smith, P. and Ragan, T. (1999). Instructional design (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley
     & Sons, Inc