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PREPARING STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND THE COMMUNITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.

3/29/2009 Long-Range Technology Plan

Preparing Students, Teachers and the Community for the 21st

Century. L O N G - R A N G E T E C H N O L O G Y P L A N

VISION:

For students:

Provide the technological environment to enhance students’ academic performance as well as an

engaging instruction and real life experience.

Endow students with valuable instruction, state of the art technology and support for the

preparation of becoming productive citizens in an evolving and competitive global economy.

For parents

Provide the platform for participation and cooperation for the enhancement and support of the

students’ academic and technological development; as well as access to learning opportunities

with technology.

Maintain constant communication of students’ academic performance as well as discipline and

attendance.

For educators

Provide educators with the state of the art technology for the enrichment of curriculum and

instruction.

Ensure educators that they will be equipped with the necessary hardware, software tools,

resources and unconditional technology support.

Prepare educators with the necessary technology training, workshops and professional

development sessions throughout the academic school year.

For the community and school board members

Provide a competent and professional utilization of all monetary and human resources.

Undertake complete participation and cooperation in educational evaluations processes.

ASSESSMENT

Through the use of the instrumental measuring tools such as the STaR Chart, districts and state

are able to determine the development and progress of the educational technology goals. For

Rivera High School, many goals have been accomplished, some are in the process, but others

have not. In order to implement a technology development plan, challenges need to be

recognized and addressed. The STaR Chart 2008-2009 presented many areas where

improvements were demonstrated. For starters, Rivera High School targeted the Technology

applications in TEKS Implementation as well as the Internet Access/Connectivity in the

infrastructure for Technology section; due to a state of the art of technology network technology

infrastructure and 30 count internet drops per classroom, wireless on campus and field, with

three servers for data management. Rivera High School exhibited advance technology in

capabilities of educators as well as levels of understanding and use of patterns. In addition,

advance technology was scored in leadership and support of on-line learning. In reviewing the

existing chart for Rivera High School, evidently there were several key points to identify and

develop new goals.

Goals

For our campus, it is important to cultivate a positive collaboration between teacher, students,

parents and administration to assist in the academic enhancement and maximize the potential of

every student at Rivera High School.

Teaching and Learning: Rivera High School needs to provide teachers’ with web-base learning

activities as well as the necessary software for students’ skills to be reinforcement. Major

problem areas include the lack of on-line learning as well as the patterns of technology usage in

the classroom.

Goal 1: To incorporate Internet access in all instructional areas for all students to improve their

academic success.

Goal 2: To provide a technologically integrated academic instruction for every student so that

they may be successful in acquiring academic knowledge.

Educator Preparation and Development: Rivera High School needs to entirely incorporate

technology in their professional development to provide the necessary knowledge for the mastery

of techniques as well as access to online trainings.

Goal 3: To support faculty with collaborative and interactive training session indispensable to

guarantee mastery in technology procedures.

Goal 4: To provide online trainings and conferences that model the most current forms of

technology.

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support: Rivera High School needs to coordinate

the incorporation and cooperation of administrator’s functions and decision making to fully

integrate technology in the campus and needs to share campus technology plans with its faculty.

Goal 5: To communicate and expand campus technology plan with faculty members.

Goal 6: To implement full-time personnel for technical support.

Infrastructure for Technology: The only setback Rivera High School demonstrated in the STaR

Chart was in Infrastructure for Technology under the technical support section. Rivera High

School needs to provide every student and teacher with the necessary hardware for academic

success as well as a strong and continuous technical support.

Goal 7: To increase the amount of hardware for student usage to a 1:1 ratio

Planning Focus Area: Teaching and Learning Goal #1 & 2:

Estimated Amount: $ 25, 000.00

Action Time Party Responsible Evaluation Other notes

To increase the number of

students in the participation and

utilization of internet activities

(virtual field trips, interactive

assignments, collaborative

projects).

May 2009

July 2012

Campus

Administrators

IT Administrator

Technology Support

Teachers

MTT

Lesson Plan

Documentation

Walk Through

PDAs

The integration of Internet as an

instructional resource for teachers

and students.

May 2009

July 2012

Library Personnel

MTT

Teachers

Technology Support

Teachers

Resource Lab

Personnel

Library and resource

lab summary of use

Focus Area: Educator Preparation and Development Goal #3 & 4:

Estimated Amount: $22,500.00

Focus Area: Leader, Administration, Instructional Support Goal #5 & 6 :

Estimated Amount: $22,300.00

Action Time Party responsible Evaluation Other notes

To increase training sessions for

teachers, administrators, and

paraprofessionals in basic

computer and technology related.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

Lead Teachers

Department Head

TST

Professional

development

evaluations

Online Registration

To develop a proficient training

web page and notify campus

administrators, faculty, staff and

community of technology training

sessions and seminar as well as

website evaluations for user

feedback.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

Lead Teachers

Department Head

TST

Log-In Records

Evaluation

License/certificates


To provide each new and

existing teachers, with an

orientation of the district’s

Instructional Technology

program, biannually.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

Lead Teacher

Department Head

Professional Development

Online registration

Onsite Log-In

Professional

Development

Evaluations

To provide and maintain a full

time Technology Support

Teacher (TST) to support,

maintain and manage

technology setbacks.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

TST

Office of Personnel

TST Technology

Support Log

TST Evaluations

Human Resource

Records

Focus Area: Infrastructure for Technology Goal #7: Estimated Amount: $40,200.00

Total estimated amount for Long-Range Technology Plan is approximately $110,000.00 per

year.

Implementation Essentially, the realization of the Long-Range Technology Plan depends on the thorough and

consistent participation and collaboration of administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents.

Various actions must be taken such as implementation, appraisal and evaluation of the efficiency

and effectiveness of the long-range technology plan by each member.

In order to integrate the Internet as an instructional resource for teachers and students and increase

the number of students in the participation and utilization of internet actives initial

responsibilities must be assigned. Prior to implementation of Long-Range Technology plan,

Campus Administrator, IT Administrator, TST, MTT/Library Personnel must recognize students’

technology competencies. The parties mentioned above must regularly meet to communicate

and analyze objectives developed.

A. Campus Administrator will meet with:

1. IT Administrator

2. TST

3. MTT/Library Personnel

Consecutively, the Instructional Administrator, Lead Teachers, TST and Department Heads will

begin by distinguishing faculty’s competencies in the integration of technology in instruction and

will gather information on instruction and administration of educational tools (hardware,

software, and website) to be obtained as well as the development of evaluation for staff

feedback.

B. IT Administration will meet with:

1. Lead Teachers

2. TST


Provide a student to computer

ratio of 1:1.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

Campus Administrator

TST

Inventory Administrator

Campus Inventory

3. Department Heads

Furthermore, the Instructional Administrator, Lead Teachers, Department Head and Professional

Development Department will ensure every existing and new hired teacher will be provided with the district’s Instructional Technology program in August and January during staff development or

in-service days. In addition, the IT Administrator along with Office of Personnel employ and appoint

a full time TST specifically to manage, maintain, and support all the utilization of technology

resources of the campus.

C. IT Administrator will meet with:

1. Lead Teachers

2. Department Head

3. Professional Development Department

Instructional and Campus Administrators, TST, Inventory Administrator will initiate an up-to-date

hardware and software needs improvement plan, which will include a ratio of one computer per

student objective. Initially a budget must be developed in order to purchase all the necessary

hardware and software and provide the necessary manpower.

D. Campus Administrator will meet with:

1. IT Administrator

2. TST

3. Inventory Administrator

The implementation and progress of the Long-Range Technology Plan will entire depend on the

effective communication, collaboration, and responsibilities of all parties involved. Revision and

constant update will assist in the evaluation progress as well as the effectiveness of the Long-

Range Technology Plan. Each individuals input, suggestions, and support will tremendously

influence the outcome of the Long-Range Technology Plan. Most importantly, all findings will

be posted on BISD’s website for parent, teacher, student, administrator and staff access.

Evaluation

The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if the Long Range Technology Plan reflected the

goals established. The Texas STaR Chart allows the district to monitor each of these

components. The Texas STaR Chart will be analyzed thoroughly by various departments,

including the Instructional Technology Department, in order to determine targeted areas as well

as early technology areas of improvement. In addition, the Texas STaR Chart will assist in the

development of goals and key areas for future technology plans. However, other

recommendations may be applicable for the evaluation of the long range technology plan.

Initially, the development of a technology committee by campus administrators, consisting of

teachers, administrators, and technology personnel will meet to determine and develop new

strategies. The technology committee’s responsibilities include the review of the result of the

Texas STaR Chart and determine key areas of improvement for a new long range technology

plan. The new plan can be posted in the district’s website and may be reviewed by faculty and

the community to allow suggestions and revisions. In conjunction with administration, the

technology committee will assist and formulate a final formal review. Essentially, either

evaluation process must maintain open communication with campuses, departments, and

administration to determine a financial plan as well as any developing concerns regarding

technology. In addition, each campus should have continuous support from administration as

well as continuous monitoring from Lead Teachers to persuade and influence the use of

technology by faculty for curriculum and instruction.

Other forms of evaluation include lesson plan documentation, PDAS evaluations, walk-through,

as well as library and resource lab summary of use to reveal growth in the use of internet in the

class room as an instructional and resource tool for students and teachers. In order to determine

if education and professional development was successful, teachers will acquire a license or a

certificate by performing an assessment at the end of the training. In addition, log-in records as

well as the evaluations of the trainings must be reviewed and reveal if in fact faculty did gain

knowledge through the trainings.

Long-Range Technology Plan Addendum

Administrator: Dr. Arturo Puga

Mrs. A. Gonzalez,

As I read your Long-Range Technology Plan, I was very impressed with the content and the

organization of your diagrams. I am particularly amaze with the technological environment and

the enhancement of academic performance support that this plan provides for all students,

parents, faculty and staff. In addition, I strongly believe that the availability of the plan will

allow faculty and community to provide suggestions and adjustments which it an important part

of the plan’s future success. However, there were some concerns on your implementation plan.

Although you express emphasis on collaboration and communication of parties involved, how

are you going to ensure attendance and participation of all members?

However, if you would like specific suggestions or need additional information for your

supervisors and/or professors, please let me know and I will be please to provide my professional

views.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jose Arturo Puga

NOTES: Your Long Range Technology Plan is in your box

2008-09 STaR Chart Campus Report

Simon Rivera High School

KEY AREA SUMMARY

KEY AREA SUMMARY Key Area Key Area Total Key Area STaR Classification

I. Teaching and Learning 17 Advance Tech II. Educator Preparation and Development 14 Developing Tech III. Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support 13 Developing Tech IV. Infrastructure for Technology 14 Developing Tech

TEACHING AND LEARNING

1 Patterns of

Classroom

Use

2

Frequency/Design

of Instructional

Setting Using

Digital Content

3 Content

Area

Connections

4 Technology

Applications

(TA) TEKS

Implementation

(TAC Chapter

126)

5 Student Mastery of

Technology Applications (TA)

TEKS

6 Online Learning

2 3 3 4 3 2

EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT

1 Content of

Professional

Development

2 Models of

Professional

Development

3

Capabilities

of Educators

4 Access to

Professional

Development

5 Levels of Understanding

and Patterns of Use

6 Professional

Development for

Online Learning

2 2 3 2 3 2

LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

1 Leadership

and Vision

2 Planning 3

Instructional

Support

4

Communication

and

Collaboration

5 Budget 6 Leadership and

Support for Online

Learning

2 2 2 2 2 3

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY

1 Students

per

Computer

2 Internet Access

Connectivity/Speed

3 Other

Classroom

Technology

4 Technical

Support

5 Local Area Network Wide

Area Network

6 Distance Learning

Capacity

2 4 3 1 2 2

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