Needs AssessmentJeremy Quilter

EDUC 533

Innovation NeedWhy?

I chose the Innovation Model because of recent additions of new technology through out the Moses Lake School District. Teachers need to know how to use the technology so they can effectively use it with students.

TechnologyEvery classroom in the district will receive a

new projection system including a StarBoard, projector, document camera, DVD/VCR, and a teacher workstation.

A Visual Look

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ApplicationStudies of Everyday Practice – Why is the

new technology being implemented?Concept Development – How will everyone be

trained to use the technology?User Participation – How will the technology

be used in the classroom?

Instructional NeedsComputers and digital tools are part of

today’s student lifestyle.Research suggests that technology increases

student involvement and achievement. (References 3 & 4)

Technology constantly evolves and teachers must be educated in new innovations and technological opportunities.

Non-Instructional NeedsTime and Money

Training for new equipmentMoney for training

Teacher Buy-InAttitudes about new technology

UseVoluntary use of the equipment

Learning EnvironmentMoses Lake School District employs 447

classroom teachers.Nearly 70% of teachers have Master’s

Degrees and nearly 99% are highly qualified.Integration of technology is to take place

over 3 years with 1/3 of district classrooms receiving new technology each year.

Learning EnvironmentTrainers

Teachers specially trained in the use of new technology

TraineesTeachers to receive new technology in their

respective phaseEach will receive StarBoard, projector,

document camera, DVD/VCR, and computer.Training location

a classroom with all the technology components

Learning EnvironmentPhilosophies of School District

“The Moses Lake School District views technology as a very powerful, essential tool in the educational process. Technology is not a separate curriculum but an appropriate part of every curriculum at every level of instruction. Both students and staff can master all essential learning’s at every level of curriculum with the aid of instructional technology.As technology is utilized in the educational process, educators must ask two questions: 1) What is the appropriate outcome of each curriculum and level of instruction? 2) How can we best use technology for maximum effectiveness? The answers to these questions will come from properly applied instructional techniques.”

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Learning EnvironmentCurrent Hardware

3 – 5 year old projectors and document cameras

3 – 5 year old computers Operating systems are Windows XP at best

Overhead projectorsVCRs and other outdated technology products

Learning EnvironmentClasses and Facilities

1 High School2 Middle Schools1 Alternative High/Middle School9 Elementary SchoolsMultiple portable classrooms at various

locations

Learning EnvironmentCharacteristics of the School System

Approximately 7,600 students60% Free or Reduced lunch, 12.5% Special

Education, 11.5% ELL60% white, 35% Hispanic, 5% Black, Native

American, or Asian.

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Learning EnvironmentPhilosophies and Taboos of the Community

General public is not always informed about use of levy and bond money in the schools

Recent adoption of late start school day for collaboration is misunderstood

Many community members are unfamiliar with new technology

Prep sports and other extra-curricular activities are held in high esteem

Learning EnvironmentThe Learners

Students are familiar with technology in the classroom but not the new interactive StarBoard

Students are very familiar with i-Pods, cell phones, internet, high-definition equipment, and other technologies

The majority of students do not have new technology in the home due to economic status

Students love to use technology

References1. Final SB Tech Plan 2010-13 Feb 18 .pdf. (n.d.). . Retrieved from

http://www.moseslakeschools.org/files/162737/Final%20SB%20Tech%20Plan%202010-13%20Feb%2018%20.pdf

2. Innovation in Waste Management. (n.d.). http://www.dcdr.dk/uk/Menu/Update/Webzine/Articles/Innovation+in+Waste+Management

3. Kozma, R. B., & Voogt, J. (2003). Technology, innovation, and educational change: a global perspective : a report of the Second Information Technology in Education Study, Module 2. ISTE (Interntl Soc Tech Educ.

4. Means, B., Olson, K., Ruskus, J. A., & Dissemination, U. S. O. O. E. R. A. I. O. O. R. A. (1997). Technology and education reform. DIANE Publishing.

5. Washington State Report Card. (n.d.). http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?groupLevel=District&schoolId=75&report Level=District&orgLinkId=75&yrs=&year=2008-09