Barrow County School System

Apalachee High School3-Year School Technology Plan2015 - 2018

Principal Jennifer MartinDigital Coach Luis Rodas

I. Vision and Planning Process

[In this section, please identify those who took part in the plans creation along with their position in the school. If possible, if you can include input from a student, parent, business and /or community member, that will be very helpful.]

NameRole

Luis RodasDigital Coach

Angela BoydAdministration

Aaron ClevelandTeacher/Member of Tech. Committee

I shared this with a committee member and a member of administration. I asked them to review and add input as they saw fit.

VisionApalachee High Schools technology mission is to maximize the integration and use of instructional technologies to improve instruction, expand learning opportunities, differentiate instruction, and actively engage our students. Extend the use of technological resources available to foster partnership between local businesses, community, and school.

How Will Technology Support Rigorous Academics?

Students: Will have expanded opportunities for student focused and independent learning. Will have the opportunity to make use of student-owned technologies in school. Will have expanded opportunities for credit recovery and advancement through the use of Pearsons GradPoint. Will demonstrate their learning through authentic tasks, which focus on 21st Century Skills where technology use plays an integral support role. Will create a portfolio demonstrating mastery of the standards.Teachers: Will use technology to assist in differentiation, assessment, and to emphasize the use of higher order thinking skills. Will use technology to drive instruction based on the data obtained from formative and summative assessments. Will use technology to expand learning opportunities outside of school and outside of school hours. Will use technology to foster the development of 21st Century Skills. Will use technology to foster problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills. Will use interactive technologies to enhance instruction and engage learners. Will routinely use technology for daily administrative tasks and communication, including the student information system to provide timely academic progress to students, parents, and school and district administration. Will use technology tools to share best practices, curriculum content, assessments, and resources.Administrators Will model and encourage the use of current and emerging technologies to enhance instruction. Will develop and support a shared vision for the integration of technology to support school and system goals. Will use technology to expand the learning opportunities for staff via social media Will use technology as a means of gathering, managing, and assessing data for decision-making. Will routinely use technology to conduct daily administrative tasks.Parents / Community Will have consistent online access to their childs academic progress and important school information. Will have access to resources to aid their daughter/son achieve in school. Will have a variety of electronic methods of to communicate openly with the district, school, school administration, and teachers.

II. Current RealityA - B. Access to Technology / Technology Use

If you KNOW of any NEW devices that have been purchased for your school either through school or SPLOST refresh funds, add them to the numbers on the state inventory that was supplied to you.

IF NEW computers were swapped for OLD ones and your school did not purchase any other new computers, your overall numbers shouldnt change, but the numbers in each column (younger vs. older than 5 years) should change.

ComputersData DescriptionData

1Number of Students in School1680

2Number of Desktops Less than 5 Years Old (Data from Technology Survey)409

3Total Number of Computers in CTAE ONLY Labs - ELEMENTARY - Disregard this row!!!(Collect data from informal survey)58

4Number of Actual Computers in School (Take the total from the bottom 2 rows under Desktop and add them, then subtract the amount in Row 3 (Middle/High School Only) - we want number of computers in classrooms, not all rooms )538

5Ratio of students to classroom computers(Take figure in row 1 and then divide by the figure in row 4 to arrive at the number of students per computer) 3.12

6Ratio of Students to Modern Computers(Take figure in Row 1 and divide by the figure in Row 2)4.11

TabletsData DescriptionData

1Number of Students in School1680

2Number of Tablets (iPads, Nexus )(Data from Technology Survey)85

3Number of Tablets Purchased during FY 2015 (You may need to consult the media specialist for assistance or school bookkeeper).0

4Ratio of students to tablets(Add the figures in rows 2 and 3. Take figure in row 1 and then divide by the sum from rows 2 and 3.) 19.76

If you KNOW of any NEW devices that have been purchased for your school either through school or SPLOST refresh funds, add them to the numbers on the state inventory that was supplied to you. Laptops

Data DescriptionData

1Number of Students in School1680

2Number of Laptops (Data from Technology Survey)85

3Number of Laptops Purchased during FY 2015 (You may need to consult the media specialist for assistance or school bookkeeper).0

4Ratio of students to laptops(Add the figures in rows 2 and 3. Take figure in row 1 and then divide by the sum from rows 2 and 3.) 67.2

Netbooks / Chromebooks

Data DescriptionData

1Number of Students in School1680

2Number of Netbooks / Chromebooks(Data from Technology Survey)0

3Number of Netbooks / Chromebooks Purchased during FY 2015 (You may need to consult the media specialist for assistance or school bookkeeper).58

4Ratio of students to Netbooks / Chromebooks(Add the figures in rows 2 and 3. Take figure in row 1 and then divide by the sum from rows 2 and 3.) 28.97

Overall Ratio (All devices combined)

Students Per Instructional Computer (Use the ratio from the technology survey)2.30

Peripheral Equipment

Type of EquipmentInstructional (From the Survey)Instructional (Purchased FY 2015 or before)

LCD Projectors035

Interactive Whiteboards (Do not count traditional whiteboards that become interactive by other technologies.)03

Interactive LCD Projectors (Epson or other brand that turns a normal whiteboard into an interactive whiteboard)00

Ebeam / Mimio Interactive Whiteboard Attachment020

Interactive Slates (Device used to operate the computer / IWB while walking around the room)05

Document Cameras021

Student Clickers - Count the number of clickers NOT cases.0512

Software and Web Applications

Software that had to be purchased for installation need to be documented here, this includes any subscription-based products that are only accessed via the web. Microsoft Office programs such as Power Point, Excel, Word, Publisher, and Access all should be listed here, as these do not come standard with a newly purchased computer. Add additional (or delete) lines as needed. (The preceding paragraph may be erased once you are finished)

Software / Web Application Title (and version if available)PurposeNetworked, Lab Pack, Subscription Web-Based or Stand AloneGrade LevelsDoes everyone have it that needs it?

MS Office AccessProductivityStand Alone9-12Yes

MS Office ExcelProductivityStand Alone9-12Yes

MS Office InfoPathProductivityStand Alone9-12Yes

MS Office OutlookCommunicationStand Alone9-12Yes

MS Office PowerPointPresentationStand Alone9-12Yes

MS Office PublisherContent CreationStand Alone9-12Yes

MS Office WordProductivityStand Alone9-12Yes

Net SupportMonitoringLab Pack9-12Yes

Adobe AcrobatProductivityStand Alone9-12Yes

VLCMultimediaStand Alone9-12Yes

EdgenuityCurriculum-Based Multimedia Resources

Web Application9-12Yes

COTAMathStand Alone9-12Yes

Ti-Smart ViewMath/ScienceStand Alone9-12Yes

MimioStudio NotebookPresentationStand Alone9-12Yes

MimioStudio GradebookAssessmentStand Alone9-12Yes

Pearsons GradPointAcceleration / Remediation / Skills DevelopmentSubscription Web-based9-12yes

Free Software / Web Applications

Please document any free software or web applications that are being used for instruction in your school. Please use the same purpose examples listed on the previous page.

Free Software / Web Application Title (and version if available)PurposeGrade LevelsDoes everyone have it that needs it?

Google Apps for EducationProductivity/Content Creation/Presentation9-12Yes

ChromeProductivity/Content Creation/Presentation9-12Yes

MozillaProductivity/Content Creation/Presentation9-12Yes

PhETScience 9-12Yes

EdmodoLearning Management9-12yes

GalilieoCurriculum-Based Multimedia Resources9-12yes

Remind101Classroom Management9-12yes

PreziPresentation, Content Creation9-12yes

KahootInteractive Whiteboard specific9-12yes

SocrativeInteractive Whiteboard specific9-12yes

II. Current RealityC. Gap Analysis

Given the data that youve collected, what has your committee determined to be the gaps between what is needed (to support / achieve your school improvement goals and your schools vision for technology) use and what you currently have? You can create a bulleted list. This is NOT to be a wish list, but a realistic representation of what is needed to guide future purchases and investments. Each item should be supported by an explanation for the need - one to two supporting points should suffice.

Purchase 256 chromebooks and 8 supporting cart Increase access to technology / lower student-to-computer ratio Facilitate school work collaboration among students and teachers Students can demonstrate their learning through the creation of authentic artifacts Afford each academic department to have at least 2 mobile labs Support Milestones testing needs

Purchase the following: 26 Epson PowerLite 99WH LCD projector, Desktop Computer, 1 Hewlett Packard M601N B/W, 29 MimioTeach, 41 MimioVote, 33 MimioView, 30 MimioCapture, 14 MimioPad Provide the bare minimum necessary to teach but will bring the classrooms at Apalachee closer to what a modern classroom should look like. Improve attitudes of both the student as well the teacher in regards to teaching and learning. Standardize the technology being used allowing teachers the ability to teach in any classroom they enter if they happened to get displaced from their classroom for any length of time. Save money by having not having to stock multiple consumables that may/may not be used.

Goals, Strategies and Benchmarks

Based on your schools vision, improvement goal, the data collected and the gap analysis, what goals are needed to move your school forward? These goals will include items from your gap analysis, but should also include goals related to the USES of technology. Remember to make your goals SMART! SpecificMeasurableAchievableRealisticTime-Based

Duplicate the tables below for each goal. You should have at least ONE goal that addresses: Students Teachers Administrators

Goal #1:Create and implement a support system that is characterized by a positive service orientation, is proactive, and provides resources, coaching and just-in-time instruction to prepare teachers and students for the use of new technologies. By leveraging technology and media resources, students and teachers have options to learn any time of day, from home, school and/or community. Technology use will cease to be an event and will be seamlessly integrated into all aspects of learning. Implement digital tools to support active, engaged learners focused on digital citizenship, collaborative learning and the responsible use of digital technologies.

StrategiesBenchmarkEvaluation MethodFunding Source / AmountPersons(s) Responsible

Implement a technology buddy program to build technology integration capacity in teachers throughout Apalachee. Implement a technology website to build awareness of technology tools available at Apalachee. Work with administration to embed technology into building-level professional. Increase the professional development opportunities through the use of online courses and support materials for teachers to access when needed. Implement student and staff surveys to develop differentiated professional development sessions. Establish a cluster-wide technology curriculum that is directly aligned with the ISTE standards for students. Implement web 2.0 tools across the curriculum to facilitate communication, collaboration, creativity and communication. Develop blended and online curriculum and instruction to facilitate online learning. Train students and teachers on communication and collaboration using Google Apps for Education. Expand access to mobile labs. Implement a common digital citizenship curriculum. Create 1:1 learning environments to facilitate embedded digital learning environments. Digital Coach will create instructional materials participate in trainings at least once a month. 50% of administrators will use social networking tools to engage teachers in learning. Attendance and satisfaction data will be collected at the each PL. Administrators will embed technology into building level professional development at least 30% of the time. Professional development calendar will include monthly opportunities for technology-related professional development. Online professional development resources will be made available for all faculty and staff. At least 50% of teachers and administrators will engage in face-to-face, online, and PLC professional development as a community of learners. By 2018, 100% of high school teachers will embed blended learning environments into their daily instruction for students by using a course management system, 1:1 computing and other web 2.0 tools. By 2016, all teachers will have access to 25% more digital resources to carry out instructional activities for students. By 2016, mobile lab access for students will double. Teachers will have access to 30% more technology related professional development opportunities throughout the year. Make list of buddy Check to see if website is created and traffic to site. Faculty survey asking if technology is being used. Check to see if more professional learning materials are made available by digital coach. Data from surveys/PL hours will be evidence of differentiated professional instruction Sign in sheets/emails will serves as evidence of plans and implementation of ISTE/NETS standards being implemented. Lesson plans/Observation show the implementation of web 2.0 being used for communication, creativity, and collaboration Lesson plans/Observation will provide evidence of a blended learning environment. Log in data will show GAFE use.Title I-Varies.Administration, Digital Coach, Teachers, and members of Technology Committee

Example Goal #2:Increase efficiency across the school to reduce administrative costs and improve the productivity of all staff members. Improve communication and widen our sense of community by expanding the way teachers, students, and parents are able to interact with each other. Teachers will integrate technology in transformative ways through a robust system of professional development and instructional coaching.

StrategiesBenchmarkEvaluation MethodFunding Source / AmountPersons(s) Responsible

Establish a Single sign-on portal for staff that will provide them a paperless solution for the sharing of documents with key stakeholders. Where available, network copy machines for staff printing and scanning. Add complete faculty to network copier/scanner. Create Youtube video on how to use network copier/scanner as part of professional development. Continue to use Google Apps for Education as a suite of tools for email, calendar, documents and online storage to foster learning. Develop online resources as an extension of the classroom for progress monitoring, assessment and feedback. Identify teachers who are willing and able to develop virtual instruction courses. Identify course offerings that would be most suitable to virtual learning. Develop teacher communities of practice among using web 2.0 tools. ILTs and Admins will use Google Classroom to disseminate forms and information. 100% of copiers will be networked for printing by staff. 100% of parents will access and be trained on the use of Parent Portal. 100% all staff will be trained on how to submit a technology request 100% of computers will have the same basic programs. (Ie. Office Suite, VLC, etc.) by the end of 2016. By 2016, 50% of high school teachers will communicate with stakeholders through Google Apps for Education By 2018, five blended instruction courses will be offered to students. By 2016, 10% students will receive instruction in a virtual environment facilitated by digital curriculum. By 2016, 100% of teachers will use Google Classroom and materials offered within for personal development for most of their technological training. By 2016, technology related professional development activities will increase by 30%. Teachers will demonstrate the use of web 2.0 tools to facilitate learning with and from othersCheck to see if Google Classroom for activity

Share/Forward a doc scanned to ILT/Tech. Comm. Member

Obtain copy list of faculty/staff and check to see if they are able to scan

Check to see if the Youtube video is available for viewing on how to use network copy/scanner

Check the report of log in and use of GAFE.

Survey teachers on the use of Google Classroom.

Survey teachers who are willing to create an online version of their classroom.

Teachers evaluate scenario lessons using the SAMR continuum.rtal.

Check Google+ Community for use

NoneAdministration ILTsDigital CoachTeachersTech. Committee Member

Example Goal #3: Implement and install supporting learning tools across AHS.

StrategiesBenchmarkEvaluation MethodFunding Source / AmountPersons(s) Responsible

Deploy MimioTeach and/or MimioPad in all classrooms Decrease the ratio of computers to students. Develop a plan for replacement of printers, projectors, etc. Develop a detailed maintenance plan that incorporates the maintenance, upgrade, and replacement of hardware as needed. Compile an "Internet Partner" list of all local establishments with wireless - noting free vs. paid access to ensure students are aware of internet access beyond the school day. Ensure all computer software is standard throughout the building. All academic classrooms will have either a MimioTeach or MimioPad. The ratio of computers to students is 1:1 Plan for equipment replacement A list is readily available for students of places that have WiFi available for them after school hours. All instructional computers have a standard suite of software installed.

Survey staff of what technology is currently available for use in each respective classroom. Complete annual census of technology available in the school for instruction. Check to see if a plan has been implemented for replacement of equipment with possible funding sources listed. Career center has a compiled a list of business willing to share their WiFi. Survey staff to see if the agreed upon list of software is installed.Title I-Varies.Administration Career CenterILTsDigital CoachITTechnology Committee Members

Example Goal #4: Implement technology tools that facilitate feedback for all learners. Integrate digital tools that allow for the collaborative creation, implementation and response to assessment data.

StrategiesBenchmarkEvaluation MethodFunding Source / AmountPersons(s) Responsible

Create digital learning environments & portfolios aligned to college and career readiness standards. Develop parent access to assignments, grades, and teacher feedback through Infinite Campus Develop systems for data to be used systematically as a tool for progress monitoring and Response to Intervention initiatives. Effectively utilize web-based dropout prevention and credit recovery program. Build capacity around web 2.0 tools used for checks for understanding and progress monitoring. Implement a collection of digital tools for using feedback in real time to personalize instruction. Implement Google Classroom as a tool for safe, social, peer feedback and presentation of student learning. Deploy digital tools to support development of authentic systems of assessment and ePortfolios. Rubric is available for teacher/student use in the creation of digital portfolio. All parents are aware and trained on the use of Parent Portal A system is in place for data collection/sharing for R.I.P. Implementation of updated credit recovery system will be in place. Teachers/students are using web 2.0 tools for formative assessments. By 2018, 100% of students will use BYOT/MimioVotes for assessment purposes. Google Classrooom is being used to extend the instructional day beyond the shcool day. By 2017, administration will see an increase in Web 2.0 usage by 25%.

Lesson Plan documentation / Observations Check exemplars of portfolios made. Check parent sign in sheets for Parent Portal training. Check if a system is in place for data collection/sharing for R.I.P. Check to see the credit recovered using Pearson Grad Point. Lesson Plan documentation / Observations A resource is available for teachers to collect and analyze assessment data. Check report of useage of GAFE. See if a multitude of web 2.0 tools are available for student use and development of their respective portfolios.Title I-Varies.Administration Career CenterILTsDigital CoachITTechnology Committee Members

Example Goal #5: Curriculum and instruction will leverage the full range of technology and digital resources to ensure students are immersed in rich, authentic, relevant learning experiences that enable 21st Century skills/deeper learning across the disciplines.

StrategiesBenchmarkEvaluation MethodFunding Source / AmountPersons(s) Responsible

Support with technology tools the development of Common Core Curriculum maps aligned to 21st Century skills and the ISTE standards for students. Develop digital tools to facilitate digital learning options for anywhere, anytime learning. Implement the use of Google Drive for teachers to collaboratively develop digital and open curriculum resources. Develop and deploy digital tools to provide students with extended time for projects and collaboration, and to provide the flexibility required for personalized, student-centered learning. Fully integrate Google Apps for Education domain to support student and faculty collaboration. Develop and implement Digital Citizenship curriculum frameworks.Continue implementation of the SAMR for instructional design using technology. Deploy 1:1 learning environments to facilitate inquiry-based learning, digital resources and personalized instruction. Increase access to mobile and stationary computer labs. Implement and model the use of Web 2.0 and other digital tools to support curriculum and instruction. Implement blended learning for students. Expand blended and online learning models to provide 24/7 access to communication and learning resources.

By 2017, teachers will have mapped 50% of Common Core Curriculum integrating 4Cs and ISTE NETS. 100 % of students will have access to a mobile device on a daily basis. By 2018, 100% of students will use digital tools for personalized, student-centered instruction. By 2017, 100% of students and teachers will use Google Apps for Education for collaboration, communication and workflows. By 2018, students will have access to mobile devices in a 1:1 environment. Increase by 25% each year, the number of students and parents that utilize Infinite Campus for progress monitoring. Digital curriculum resources will increase by 25% for all students. Lesson Plan documentation / Observations Lesson Plan documentation / Observations and GAFE usage report Lesson Plan documentation / Observations and GAFE usage report GAFE usage report Check for a Digital citizenship framework Lesson Plan documentation / Observations Annual census of technology available for instruction Annual census of technology available for instruction Survey faculty of how they are creating learning opportunities outside the classroom.

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