Bradley Primary School’sTechnology Plan

Karla BradleyE7801

Dr. Regina Merriwether

Introduction

Bradley Primary School is proposing a technology plan that will provide teachers of 21st century students tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to support curriculum, instruction, and assessment in all content areas.

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Demographics

Bradley Primary is a title I school that provides education to students in grades Pre-kindergarten through second.

• There are a total of 680 students 70% African American 18% Hispanic 10% Caucasian 2% Vietnamese • 72 faculty/staff 40 certified/32 non certified

Mission & Vision

Mission- The mission of Bradley Primary School is to provide a nurturing environment where students will achieve academic excellence with emphasis on math and science.

Vision- The vision of Bradley Primary School is to inspire dreams and provide students the skills to attain them.

Technology Vision Statement

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Needs Assessment

Technology integration is a vital resource in 21st century schools. Students and teachers benefit from utilizing technology.

Student Technology Uses Teacher Technology Uses

AdministratorTechnology Uses

• Power Point Lessons• Interactive Games• Accelerated Reader Quizzes• Research• Writing• Academic Lessons (math, science, social studies, language arts).• Digital Cameras• Pre/Post Assessments•Turning Point Clickers•Internet

• Email• Instant Messaging• Grade book• Research• Educational Websites•Power Point Presentations• Modeling• Interactive Boards• Professional Development• Laptops•Digital/ Video Cameras• LCD Projector• Bluetooth• Upgrade Academic Software• PDA (Personal Digital Assistants)•Wireless Internet

• Email• E-Walks• Power Point Presentations•Blackberry•Laptops•Digital Cameras• Software Upgrade•Wireless Internet

SWOT Analysis

Strengths Weaknesses1. Every certified teacher and administrator has a laptop and webpage

1. Teachers are not provided on-going professional development in the area of technology.

2. Computer Lab has 30 computers. 2. There is no follow-up with the evaluation of technology usage in the classroom.

3. Every classroom has an InterWrite Board, 2 student desktop computers, 1 printer, 1 DVD/VCR combo.

3. The Instructional Technology (IT) Support Specialist provides support to 20 schools in the district and is only available to provide support at Bradley Primary 2-4 days throughout the month.

4. Each grade level has 2 ELMO’s, 2 sets of turning point clickers. (Each set has 32 clickers).

4. There are still quite a few teachers that use worksheets instead of integrating technology into different content areas.

5. Administrators have electronic devices that are used for E-Walks.

5. Bradley Primary has over 2000 books in the media center but only has 300 Accelerated Reader Comprehension Tests.

Opportunities Threats

1. PTA/ PIE will purchase more 5 interactive pads for each grade level for classroom use.

1. The federal, state, & local budget continues to decrease. 3. Some parents may not have computer access in the home.

2. Develop more in services to provide teachers with tools, resources, & support so that technology can be integrated in all subjects.

2. The school district has been in Needs Improvement status for five years.

3. Increase the amount of time students spend using technology in school.

3. The school district has been placed on probation by the Southern Associations of Colleges and Schools.

4. Provide parents the opportunity to use the computer lab after school in order to do research, check email, create resume’s, & fill out applications.

4. The federal, state, & local budget continues to decrease. 3. Some parents may not have computer access in the home.

Stakeholders

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Technology Initiative Description, Goal Statement, & Rationale

Our technology initiative is to provide teachers with ongoing professional development that will give teachers the tools, resources and support to enable students to compete globally in the 21st century.

Our goal is to… -Increase faculty/staff use of technology. -Improve student academic performance

through the integration of technology. -Utilize technology to support the professional

growth of all stakeholders which will result in maximum learning for all students.

Statement and rationale is to provide opportunities for teachers and children to increase their knowledge and become lifelong learners using computer technology as a guide.

Objectives (Professional Development)

Key Tasks Strategies/ Activities

Responsible Persons

Funding Timeline

Provide on-going professional development to teachers and support in the area of technology integration

1. Each grade level will have 2 in-house Technology Specialists (10) to assist teachers with minor hardware/software issues.

IT Tech, District, School, Teachers, Administrators

Title I/ PTA/ School Funds/ School District

July 2011-June 2012/ On-going

2. Teachers needing additional support will particpate in a variety of technology courses offered through the school district.

School District, Administrators

School District On-going

3. Teachers will participate in “Peer Observations” by observing teachers who integrate technology daily.

Administrators, Teachers

No funding needed

September 2011

December 2011

March 2011

Objectives (Teaching & Learning)

Key Tasks Strategies/Activities

Responsible Persons

Funding Timeline

Provide each student with an opportunity to use technology in order to strengthen problem solving and creative thinking skills a minimum of 5 hours a week

1. Teachers will differentiate and monitor instruction using hardware, software (interactive board).

2. All classes will be required to go to the computer lab 1 day a week for 45 minutes.

3. Teachers will develop a schedule for students to use the desktop computers a minimum of 30 minutes each week.

Teachers, Administrators, Leadership Team, Curriculum Specialist

No funding needed

On-going

Develop expectations of technology use in the classroom

1. Administrators and Technology Specialists will conduct informal observations. 2. Teachers that do not comply with the expectations will be placed on a PDP.

Teachers, IT Specialists, Administrators, District Personnel

No funding needed

On-going

Objectives (Parent University)

Key Tasks Strategies/Activities

Responsible Persons

Funding Timeline

Offer training to parents/caretakers on using the internet & computer paraphernalia

1. Parent University will provide technology training on hardware and software

IT Specialists, Instructional Specialist, Administrators

2 per training

School Funds$25.00 hour

Twice a month October 2011 March 2012 (No training in December)4pm-6pm

Bradley Primary School will provide parents an opportunity to access the computer lab on-campus

1.Computers will be available on a first come, first serve basis2. One certified teacher will be on duty during lab hours

Administrators, teachers,

PTA$15.00 hour

4:00pm-6:00pmT and TR

October 2011 March 2012

Hardware, Software, & Facility Resource Requirements

Hardware Needs• Purchase 5 additional laptops as backup

computers and for professional development presentations.

• Purchase 20 additional desktop computers 1 for each homeroom class (1st & 2nd Grade).

Software Needs• More Starfall (270.00)Facility Resource Requirements• All necessary wiring, splitters, and surge

protectors will be added to each of the classrooms.

Instructional Resource Requirements and Staff Development PlanThe school district offers a variety of professional development

courses in the area of technology throughout the year. Bradley Primary will provide additional staff development once a month in the area of technology.

IT Course Departments Involved

Funding Source Time Frame

Interwrite Electronic Whiteboard, School Pad, & Software

Technology, Professional Learning

Professional Learning Funds

Summer & Fall 2011 Spring 2012

21st Century Classroom: EasiTeach Elementary

Teaching & Learning, Technology, Professional Learning

Professional Learning Funds

On-going

Computer Skills: Implementation & Integration

Professional Learning Professional Learning Funds

On-going

Turning Point, EasiTeach, Photoshop (On Campus)

Professional Learning, Technology

Professional learning Twice a month

Itemized Budget and Rationale

2011-2012 Technology Equipment & Software

2011-2012 Costs

20 Desktop computers w/ accessories

5 laptops w/accessories

More Starfall Software

Total

$14,000.00

$ 2,500.00

$ 270.00

$ 16,770.00

2011 – 2012 Technology Professional Development/ Parent University

2011-2012 Costs

Professional Development

Computer Lab Accessibility for Parents ($15.00 an hour times 19 weeks)

Total

$ 500.00

$ 1,140.00

$ 1,640.00

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Evaluation Plan and Timeline

Objective Evaluation Type(s)

Times

Professional Development

Learning Communities, Formal, Informal, Surveys, E-Walks, Peer to Peer, Self-Reflection

4 times a year(once every 9 week term)

Teaching & Learning Collaborative Meetings, Surveys, Student Feedback, Student Assessment Data, Informal/Formal

Weekly

Parent University Oral Communication, Traditional and Online Surveys, Feedback From IT Specialists, Participants

Monthly (5-6 times a year)

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