TPSD - Technology Plan

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Technology Plan2010-2013

Dana BoozerEDLD5306

Overview

2010-2013 Technology Plan serves as a platform for implementation activities that develop the technology goals.

TPSD Technology Plan serves as the road map for reaching the technological excellence.

The plan assists with the allocation of electronic resources for equitable access to a continuum of unique learning opportunities.

The development involves staff from the district technology department, representatives from the professional development committee, the Communication Advisory Council and members of the Core Educational Technology Planning Team.

Agenda

Funding Contributors

Technology Plan Goals

Technology Plan Strategies

Budget Allotment

Budget Category

Evaluation Plan for Technology

Conclusion

Funding Contributors

Local – Money provided by taxes and

other contributing entities

Federal – ARRA

E-Rate

E2T2 – Traditional & ARRA

Federal - ARRA

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

President Obama signed in February 2009

Established to create jobs and drive economic

growth

Awards grants, flex funding, and discretionary

funds

E-Rate

Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal

Service Fund

Administered by the Universal Service

Administrative Company (USAC)

Under the direction of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

provides discounts to assist schools and libraries

in the United States to obtain affordable

telecommunications and Internet access

E2T2

Enhancing Education Through Technology

Part of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Two Types of Funding

◦ Traditional - MDE Website

◦ ARRA - Website

Technology Plan Goals

Teaching & Learning – Curriculum Learning

Educator Proficiency – Professional Development

Environment & Infrastructure

Leadership and Support

Technology Plan Strategies

Goal:

Teaching & Learning – Curriculum Learning

Strategies:

Implement & Sustain Comprehensive

Students Meet Standards

Students Equitable Access

Technology Plan Strategies

Goal:

Educator Proficiency – Professional Development

Strategies:

Support Quality Teaching

Advance from Novice to Mentor

Technology Plan Strategies

Goal:

Environment & Infrastructure

Strategies:

Upgrade Access

Upgrade Hardware/Software

Maintain and Promote Security

Support and Service

District Web Presence

Technology Plan Strategies

Goal:

Leadership and Support

Strategies:

Evaluate and Revise Plan

Strengthen Partnerships

Improve Communications

Budget Allotment

Budget Category

Order of Funding from Greatest to Least:

Professional Development – Local/Federal/E2T2

Hardware – E-Rate/Local/Federal

Software – Local/Federal

Environment and Infrastructure – E-Rate/Local

Technical Support - Local

Evaluation Plan for Technology

Informal, on-going evaluation of technology usage

Surveying faculty, staff and students annually

Technology teams assess/discuss successes and

growth areas

Review and analyze curriculum alignment with

technology and standardized test data

Conclusion

Based on the TPSD Technology Plan, the main focus is

Professional Development and Hardware (upgrades).

These areas are vital to ensure technology is seamlessly

integrated into all classes. Also, the plan supports using

technology to keep parents and stakeholders informed.

Funding for Technical Support is supported locally. This is

also a crucial component to the Tech Plan. As emerging

technologies arise, this is a component that will need to be

added to stay current with changes in technology.

Resources

http://www.fta.dot.gov/index_9440.html

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/oet/e2t2/e2t2ar/index.ht

ml

E2T2

http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-

program.aspx

E-Rate

TPSD Technology Plan – 2010-2013