Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Technology Plan

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Technology Plan EDLD 5362By: Laura Kopecky

Current junior high history teacher at St. Ambrose SchoolTaught for four yearsB.S. in Elementary Education from SFAWorking on my Masters in Educational Technology at Lamar All About Me

*I have taken the following classes so far *Research for Teachers*Concepts of Educational Technology*Teaching with Technology

Graduate School

Technology Professional Growth Important technology termsInternet usageSecurity issuesAction research plansImplementation of Interactive LessonsTechnology resources

How to use different technology resourcesHow to assist other faculty and staff members in technology Using concepts learned in graduate school to my own classroom Information I have learned

Utilize all integral tools in technology that reflect the catholic faith

Be able to stay current with technology and provide opportunities for further development

Provide training and on-site classes from title II funding

Encourage schools to apply for E-rate funding

Continue ongoing implementation that reflects student achievement on a daily basis. What our Technology plan says

Each goal in the plan addresses one of the five essential components of learning powered by technology:

National Technology Plan Learning Productivity Assessment Teaching Infrastructure

Should play a vital role in teaching educatorsTraining needed to introduce new ideasExtra funding should be used as an integral part of technology Our Teachers

1.) Strive for ongoing implementation

2.) Create follow-up evaluations

3.) Make sure progress is occurring in original goalsResponsibilities

Where to go now? Implement technology resources once proper training is in order.

+Technology should impact both teaching and learningNeed to implement technology plan in instructional strategies and lessonsIf resources are available, we need to have the training to foster our students learning

The Impact

IMPROVEMENTS

21 century digital world

References In the Sight of All, Communications: A Vision All Can Share; Office of Publishing and Promotional Services for the Administrative Board of the United States Catholic Conference, 1986.

Technology plan for catholic schools . (2010-2013). Retrieved from http://www.archgh.org/default/School/Hidden/Administrator/TechnologyPlan-011410.pdf

U.S. Department of Education , (2010). Transforming American education: Learning powered by technology. Retrieved from website: http://www.ed.gov