WCS Tech Plan

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Technology Plan

2010 - 2013

Waterloo Christian School1307 W. Ridgeway Avenue

Waterloo, Iowa 50701

Phone: (319) 235-9309

Fax: (319) 833-4780Web: http://www.waterloochristianschool.net

Brent Bergstrom, Technology [email protected]


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WCS Technology Plan 2010 - 2013!"

Table of Contents

Page

School Overview and Demographics............................................................................2

Technology Committee Members.................................................................................2

Vision and Mission Statement.......................................................................................2

Curriculum Driven Technology Goals ..........................................................................2

Professional Development and Implementation..........................................................12

Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software.......................................15

Technology Funding and Budgets...............................................................................19

Monitoring and Evaluation..........................................................................................20

Appendix A: Teacher Technology Standards .............................................................21

Appendix B: Student Technology Standards & Performance Indicators....................23

Appendix C: Technology Use Agreement .................................................................26


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School Overview & Demographics

Waterloo Christian School (WCS) is a parochial K-12 institution housed in a single building

in Waterloo, Iowa. The school services approximately 150 students and has a total staff of

26 with 16 certified teachers.

Technology Committee Members

School Board

Jennifer Hayes

Dwayne Nystrom

Bryan SegerstromLarry Wiele

Paul Wynthein

Rusty Young

Administration

Lisa Goedken, Principal

Teachers

Brent Bergstrom, Technology Coordinator

Vision & Mission Statement

Waterloo Christian School supports families in equipping children to reach God's standardof spiritual maturity and academic excellence, training them to influence their world from a

Biblical perspective.

Waterloo Christian School is committed to the continual development of hardware,software, and professional development in areas of technology integration to facilitate

effective learning environments in which its students are equipped to reach a level of

excellence. Teachers and staff will train students to effectively communicate, problem solve,and function efficiently in the 21st century.

The Waterloo Christian School Technology Plan covers 3 years and will serve as the guide

to the schools acquisition and integration of technology. An annual review will beconducted by the Technology Committee to monitor the plans implementation and make

any modifications required through such review. The schools technology coordinator will

then work with the principal to implement any changes.

Curriculum Driven Technology Goals

Current Access for Students and Teachers

At WCS, all students, teachers and staff have access to computers during traditional school

hours in classrooms, computer lab, and the media center. The computer lab and media

center offer some student access during non-traditional hours, e.g., after-school program.Students at WCS have access to digital projectors, scanners, digital cameras, printers, and

networked software.


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All teachers have a multi-media computer with Internet access in their classrooms. All

school offices and administrative offices have computers and shared printers for staff to use.The computer lab and media center have numerous computers and shared printers that can

be used by all teachers and staff. All teachers and staff can access their school email

accounts via any web browser. Teachers and staff can access their personal files and their

student files from any computer on the network via the network login options.

Current Use of Technology to Support Teaching

Waterloo Christian School has a dedicated computer lab that can accommodate 22 studentswith ready access to printers and a teachers computer with additional software. The media

center has a second computer lab that can accommodate 12 students. The Learning

Efficiency Program (LEP) houses an additional lab of 10 computers for specific student usein reading and math programs. Teachers may bring their classes to the computer lab or

media center to work on assignments, or to give specific instructions on the use of software

resources. Students in grades 5-8 participate in specific technology training twice per week

for one semester. Most technology instruction focuses on teaching basic technology skills.

At WCS, students learn basic computer skills: in grades 5-8, they learn the use of hardware

and peripherals, word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, Internet browser, and

presentation software. Students use these skills throughout the curriculum to research,design and publish documents and to prepare presentations that demonstrate clear

questioning and creative research strategies. High school students use an online learning

environment for their math, English, science, history, and some elective classes.

Teachers at WCS are expected to access their email daily. Most teachers use the student data

management software, GradeQuick, to help manage data for their students. Many teachers

utilize productivity software (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software) aspart of their instructional practices. Nearly all teachers use their Internet browsers to search

the Internet and to obtain facts and information and lesson plans to assist them in delivering

instruction. Teachers in grades 1-12 utilize the Edline program where they can post student

progress reports and distribute informational documents, class assignments, and news forstudents and parents to view. Waterloo Christian School has its own website. All teachers,

kindergarten through fourth grade, use the Accelerated Reader software to assist students

with reading comprehension.

Summary of Technology Resources

All instructional areas connected to the Internet One computer lab (22 computers) with printing capabilities Twelve computers and a printer available for use in the media center A computer lab of 10 computers dedicated to the Learning Efficiency Program School website online Edline access for posting grades, documents, assignments, and news Teachers have access to a computer in their classroom and other locations

throughout the building

Access to Accelerated Reader program in K-4 classrooms and the media center


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Curricular Goals and Academic Content Standards

This Technology Plan has been aligned with the curricular goals and academic content

standards for student achievement, based on the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

created for Waterloo Christian School. The implementation of this plan will be assessed and

reported to stakeholders on an annual basis. The plan will be updated annually to addresschanging conditions within the school.

Waterloo Christian School (WCS) provides all students with a rich and rigorous academic

environment directly aligned to grade-level knowledge and skills. The curricular goals forWaterloo Christian School are measured by norm-referenced testing using the Iowa Tests of

Basic Skill (ITBS) and the Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED), along with

curriculum-referenced assessment systems (GradeQuick).

Curricular Goals(reading/language arts, math,

science, social studies)

Student

Population

Assessment Measuring ToolDocument(s)

Identifying Goal

Increase Students

Reading/Language Arts

Scores

All

Students

Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS)

and Iowa Tests of Educational

Development (ITED)

Comprehensive

School Improvement

Plan (CSIP)

Increase Students

Writing Proficiency

All

Students

School Developed Writing

Assignments

Graduation

Guidelines

Increase Students

Information Literacy

5th 12th

StudentsAssignments & Portfolios

The section that follows describes what WCS expects its students to be able to accomplish

academically, and describes how student academic achievement can be improved through

the integration of technology.

Implementation Plan: Students will be provided multiple opportunities to participate intechnology-driven curriculum-based activities including using software, targeted instruction,

and academic skill building in necessary or key areas.

Goal #1

WCS will use a variety of technologies to help teachers and administrators evaluate students

advances in the areas of language arts and mathematics.

Objective 1: By June of 2013, there will be a5% annual increase in the number of students

identified as proficient in language arts.

Evaluation Instrumentsand Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible Person(s)

Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):

1% Increase over 2010





ITBS & ITED (annually)

GradeQuick Quarterly

Assessments

Principal and Teachers


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Objective 2: By June of 2013, there will be a

5% annual increase in the number of students

identified as proficient in mathematics.

Evaluation Instruments

and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible Person(s)



Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):3% Increase over 2011



ITBS & ITED (annually)

GradeQuick Quarterly

Assessments

Principal and Teachers

Technology Support Plan for Goal #1

To meet the various objectives for language arts and mathematics, GradeQuick will be used

to provide student performance levels. ITBS an ITED scores will be used to check for

proficiency in the objective areas. Students in grades K-4 will use Accelerated Reader andother software to progress in meeting the targeted goals. Teachers, administrators, and the

school board will use Microsoft Office to manipulate data and create useful charts and

graphs for evaluation.

WCS will provide professional development on adopted curriculum and technology

resources. All teachers, administrators, and office staff will have access to their school email

through the Internet.

Action Steps for Goal #1

1) All principals, office staff members, and teachers will receive instruction through thetechnology coordinator in the use of GradeQuick. Training will be offered in MS Office

software used to chart and display data. The school website will be used to provide testinformation to the public starting in January of 2011.

2) The principal and/or administrator will attend specialized training in the interpretationand use of student test performance information as needed.

3) Board review of ITBS/ITED results will be an annual process, with adjustments andactions plans for low performing classes.

4) All students, teachers and staff will be using all of the computer hardware and software,and networks, described in the Summary of Technology Resources above with the

specific action plans described in the Student Proficiency section below to develop the

technology and information literacy skills required to assure the academic success goals

described in Implementation Plan For Integration of Technology section.

5)

In general, they will be guided by the goals outlined in the Teacher TechnologyStandards (Appendix A) below.

Implementation Plan For the Integration of Technology

In order for students to use technology as a tool to improve academic achievement,Waterloo Christian School will ensure that students have the opportunity to learn technology

skills. These skills will be taught through a variety of courses and instructional opportunities


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at all grade levels. The schools technology standards are grade level specific and will be

implemented in the curriculum where appropriate. WCS will develop Student TechnologyBenchmarks that will assess students proficiency at the 4th and 8th grade levels.

Goal #2

Technology will be integrated to support increased achievement in the areas of language arts

through standards based curricular activities in grades 5-8.

Objective 1: By 2013, 90% of the students in

grades 5-8 at WCS will produce at least two

grade appropriate word-processed documents.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


70% of students in grades 5-8 at WCS will

produce at least two grade appropriate

word-processed documents.


80% of students in grades 5-8 at WCS willproduce at least two grade appropriate




produce at least two grade appropriate


Writing Rubric Alignedwith School Standards

(Collected semi-annually)

Teachers will collect

and evaluate twostudent-produced

documents throughout

the year.

Technology Support Plan for Goal #2, Objective #1

All students in grades 5-8 will have access to the computer lab and the media center, which

contain 37 computers running Microsoft Office software, Internet, and a keyboardinginstructional program. Students will be provided with access to this lab during school, and

all after school academic programs will have access to the computers in the media center.

Action Steps for Goal #2, Objective #1

1) All teachers will receive instruction in MS Word through the technology coordinator.All 5th 8th grade teachers will receive instruction in the use of the keyboarding software

currently in use. Teachers will receive a new computer in 2011 to support their

continued education and learning. All reports, letters, instructions, and lesson plans will

be prepared by WCS teachers and staff using MS Word starting in the 2010-2011 school

year.2) The principal and teachers will meet twice a year to report progress, review plans,review progress, and develop action plans as needed.

3) All 5th 6th grade students will receive one hour per week of keyboarding practice and/orword-processing instruction.

4) All teachers have web-based access to school email and their own personal file serverspace for MS Word documents. All students have access to file server space for their

MS Word documents.


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5) In general, we will be guided by the goals outlined in the Teacher Technology Standards(Appendix A) and the Student Technology Standards (Appendix B) below.

Goal #2

Technology will be integrated to support increased achievement in the areas of language arts

through standards based curricular activities in grades 5-8.

Objective 2: By 2013, 90% of the students in

grades 7-8 at WCS will learn how to use

computer related presentation software and

related research skills to create at least one

multimedia presentation of language arts.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)



learn how to use computer related

presentation software and related research

skills to create at least one multimedia

presentation o language arts.













Evaluation Instrument:

School Student

Technology Benchmarks

Standards Aligned

Presentation Rubric

(Collected from student

portfolios)

Teachers will examine

student portfolios and

assess their work.

Technology Support Plan for Goal #2, Objective #2

All students in grades 5-8 will have access to the computer lab and the media center, which

contain 37 computers running Microsoft Office software, Internet, and a keyboardinginstructional program. Students will be provided with access to this lab during school, and

all after school academic programs will have access to the computers in the media center.

Action Steps for Goal #2, Objective #1

1) All teachers will receive instruction in MS Powerpoint through the technologycoordinator. Teachers will receive a new computer in 2011 to support their continuededucation and learning.

2) The principal and teachers will meet twice a year to report progress, review plans,review progress, and develop action plans as needed.

3) All 7th 8th grade students will be assigned at least one project, and possibly up to fourprojects based on grade level, each year requiring the use of MS Powerpoint, and given

instruction and two periods of class time for each project.

4) All 5th -12th grade students, and their parents, will need to complete the Internet Usage


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Policies Agreement at the start of the school year. The document, in Appendix C

below, defines the goals and objectives of the technology education program. Internetaccess is provided only after this document is signed and returned.

5) All teachers have web-based access to school email and their own personal file serverspace for projects. All students have access to file server space for their projects.

6)

In general, we will be guided by the goals outlined in the Teacher Technology Standards(Appendix A) and the Student Technology Standards (Appendix B) below.

Student Proficiency: Technology and Information Literacy Skills

Goal #3

All WCS students understand and effectively use information literacy skills.

Objective: By 2013, 90% of the students in

grades 5-8 will demonstrate grade level

appropriate information literacy skills as

defined by the School Technology Plan(Appendix B).


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


70%


80%


90%

Student Technology

Benchmarks

Rubrics for student

projects using technology

(Collected from student

portfolios)

Teachers will use the

Student Technology

Benchmarks to report

student progress at

specific grade levels.

Teachers will examine

student portfolios and

assess their work.

Technology Support Plan for Goal #3

All K-4 classrooms will have Internet access and offer school approved, grade-appropriate

software for student use, including Accelerated Reader. Every teacher will receive a new

computer in 2011 for professional use. All computers will run MS Office and have Internetaccess. All teachers will have access to the AEA online resources (e.g., Discovery

Streaming, AP Photos, Atomic Learning, iClipart).


1) Each year in May, a student Technology Skills Assessment survey will be administeredstudents in 3rd and 8th grades. Additional surveys and/or student portfolio requirements

may be used as determined in the next action step.2) The Technology Committee will meet annually to develop specific action plans for the

year. Appendices A & B will be used as guides. Middle school teachers will meet in

March of each year to evaluate projects and plans specific to the 8 th grade class. Actionplans may vary from year to year as hardware and software improvements are made and

priorities are established.

3) All teachers will be given training by the technology coordinator in email, searchengines, web page production, and the AEA online resources.

4) Grade level appropriate information literacy skills will also be taught to students.


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Information literacy is defined as the ability to access, interpret, evaluate, organize,

select, produce and communicate information in and through a variety of media

technologies and contexts to meet diverse learning needs and purposes.

Make Teachers and Administrators More Accessible to Parents

Goal #4

The WCS office will use technology to improve two-way communication between home and

school.

Objective: By 2013, 90% of teachers will

have functional and informative websites.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


70%

Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):80%


90%

Teacher web pages(Monitored quarterly)

Teachers will use the

school website tocreate web pages for

their respective classes


1) The school website, www.waterloochristianschool.net, contains general informationabout WCS.

2) The Technology Coordinator will coordinate website development efforts with key staffmembers then branch out until all staff have been trained in the development of web

pages.3) All teachers and administrators have information about their email, voice mail, etc.,

online and accessible to the public. This information will be updated as needed by the

Technology Coordinator.

4) Current schedules, news, and general information will be made available online andmaintained by the Technology Coordinator.

Safe Access

Waterloo Christian School considers it a priority to ensure a safe environment for all

Internet and electronic messaging activities. In accordance with the schools Acceptable Use

Policy, WCS currently utilizes content filtering services through Sonicwall. This service is a

URL-based filter set that blocks access to websites related to criminal intent, pornography,

drugs, and other undesirable content.


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Goal #5

WCS will ensure that the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) remains current and effective.

Objective: Ensure inappropriate content is not

accessible via the Internet.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)

Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):100% enforcement of the Acceptable Use

Policy


100% enforcement of the Acceptable Use

Policy


100% enforcement of the Acceptable Use

Policy

Acceptable Use Policy

collection

(Monitored annually)

Technology

Coordinator and

Principal


1) The Technology Committee will discuss any needed changes to the Acceptable UsePolicy during their scheduled meetings.

2) The Technology coordinator will work with the Technology Committee and staff toimplement any changes made to the Acceptable Use Policy.

Appropriate Access to Technology for All Students

Goal #6

WCS students will have equal access to technology to support achievement and ultimately forlife-long learning and success in our digital world.

Objective: Ensure a student to computer ratio

of 5 to 1 or better.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


Keep ratio at 5 to 1 or better





Annual BEDS Report and

School Computer Totals

for Student Use

(Monitored annually)

Technology

Coordinator and

Principal


1) Annually review technology funding and leverage the available funds to provide thelowest ratio possible. Consider refurbished or slightly used computers as a means to cut

costs and increase availability.

2) Replace outdated and defective equipment during breaks in the school year as needed.3) Conduct research into creative ways to provide computer functionality, eg., mobile labe,

thin clients, etc.


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WCS Technology Plan 2010 - 2013!!"

Pilot Projects and Research

Beginning in the Fall of 2010, Waterloo Christian School will provide high school students

with a unique online learning experience, as all history classes will be taught using distance

education practices. Final plans have not yet been settled, but classes will incorporate a

form of video conferencing for live interaction between teacher and students, as well as,

online collaborative work to engage students in discussions and development of ideas.

High school students at WCS will continue the use of the online learning environment for

classes in English, science, and other electives.

List of Benchmarks, Implementation activities

Timeline for Implementing Planned Strategies and Activities

Timelines and responsibilities for all benchmarks correlated to Curriculum Component

objectives and activities are introduced within the Curriculum Component tables in this

section under the identified column heading, Frequency of Collection. Benchmarks and

action plans and timelines are provided under each specific Goal.

Monitoring Strategies and Methods

The monitoring process for all benchmarks correlated to Curriculum Component objectives

and activities are introduced within the Curriculum Component tables in this section under

the action plans or benchmark sections. Benchmarks, timelines, persons responsible, and

various monitoring activities are specified under each specific Goal cited above or below.


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Professional Development and Implementation

Summary of teachers and administrators current technology skills and needs for

professional development

Waterloo Christian School (WCS) is committed to providing all staff members with a

variety of opportunities for learning new skills so they can utilize and integrate technology

into their classrooms and offices. The staff at Waterloo Christian School has been provided

with some staff development in technology areas, but the inadequate computer hardware in

many classrooms has delayed implementation of some of the more creative ideas.

Most of the teachers and staff at WCS make regular use of email, word processing, and

Internet searching. Teachers and staff with expertise in a number of software applications

have trained others and shared their knowledge on special projects.

Administrators and teachers will be trained in creating web pages for use in their

classrooms. Teachers will be provided with training and ongoing support software andteaching strategies. The training will be done during regular school in-service days, or as an

after-school class offered to teachers throughout the year.

In addition to training offered on-site, teachers and administrators will be instructed in the

use of the Atomic Learning website made available by the Area Education Agency 267.

This website offers many tutorials and demonstrations of software features that staff can

take advantage of at their leisure. WCS intends to make use of in-house trainers, local

college classes, software manuals and literature, and staff experts to advance its skills and

knowledge.

Professional Development Goal #1

All WCS staff will effectively utilize technologies that assist with student record keeping and

assessment.

Objective 1: 100% of the certified teachers

will be trained in using the GradeQuick

grading system in conjunction with the Edline

online component.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


100%


100%


100%

Teachers &

Administrators will use

the system to provide datadriven decision making

(Reviewed annually)

Teachers &

Administrators will be

responsible for using

the system.The Principal will

verify that all teachers

have used the system.


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Action Steps for Professional Development Goal #1, Objective #1

1) Training will be offered at the beginning of each school year to all new staff in the usesof GradeQuick and Edline. A refresher course will be offered for returning teachers.

2) The principal will determine the usage by each staff member and report that to thetechnology committee.

3) The technology committee will review the progress towards the goal on an annual basisand report to the school board.


All WCS staff will effectively utilize technologies that assist with student record keeping and

assessment.

Objective 2: Support, training, and updates

will be provided for the Student Information

System.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


Updates to the Student information System

(School Minder) will be applied and

advanced training of key personnel will be

completed.


Updates to the Student information System

(School Minder) will be applied and


completed.


Updates to the Student information System(School Minder) will be applied and


completed.

Technology coordinator

will apply updates,

maintain software, and

provide staff training as

needed

(Reviewed annually)

The Technology

Coordinator will

verify that all tasks

have been completed.

Action Steps for Professional Development Goal #1, Objective #2

1) The technology coordinator will apply updates and perform maintenance on the StudentInformation system as needed.

2) Training will be provided to key staff members and administration in the use of theStudent Information System. This will include training of new personnel and updating

current staff on changes and updates to the system.


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All WCS teachers will create classroom websites for use by staff, parents, and students for

communication.

Objective: By 2013, 90% of the teachers at

WCS will have created a classroom website to

provide communication and showcase studentwork in the classroom.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


50% of the teachers at WCS have created a

classroom website and use it on a regular

basis.



classroom website and use it on a regular

basis.



classroom website and use it on a regularbasis.

The Technology

coordinator will set up

teacher websites and

teachers will update the

contents.

(Reviewed semi-annually)

The Technology

Coordinator will be

responsible for initial

setup.

Teachers will be

responsible for

updating content.

Action Steps for Professional Development Goal #2

1) The technology coordinator will set up websites for each teacher with links from theWCS main website.

2) Training will be provided to teachers as part of the professional development each yearand after-school instructional sessions will be taught by the technology coordinator asneeded.

3) The Technology Coordinator and Principal will work together to monitor teacherparticipation and provide creative ideas for teacher use of the websites.


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Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software

Description of the technology hardware, electronic learning resources, networking and

telecommunication infrastructure, and technical support needed by teachers, students,

and administrators to support the activities in the Curriculum and Professional

Development Components of the technology plan.

The goals of this plan can only be achieved as long as the school is provided the neededtechnology and support services. WCS has had a limited budget for technology over the past

few years and finds many workstations in need of upgrade. The lack of available budget for

the foreseeable future also limits the factor for WCS as we attempt to meet the goals of this

section of the Technology Plan.

Waterloo Christian School will provide a workstation for the teacher in every classroom.

Additional technology will be provided and configured in computer labs and in the media

center.

WCS will provide the following:

Office and administrators computers and software Access to a file server with virus protection Access to email via web browser At least one printer for each lab of computers and one centrally located shared

printer/copy machine

Library & Computer Lab computers and printerso Media Center - 12 Computers and 1 printero Computer Lab - 22 Computers and 1 printero Learning Efficiency Lab 10 Computer and 1 printer

The Local Area Network (LAN) wiring at WCS is mostly Category 5, with some isolatedareas using Category 3. Some of this wiring is not adequate to meet the goals of this plan.

WCS will address this issue as systems are replaced. Some of the electronics of the site

LANs are old and need to be upgraded. Most 10 MB hubs have been replaced with 10/100

MB switches, but a small number are still in need of replacement.

Wireless access points have been installed over the past years and a large portion of the

building has wireless access. A plan to increase the coverage area and eliminate dead spotsneeds to be developed.

The hardware in existence in the teachers classrooms is not adequate to meet the goals of

this plan. Many of the existing computers in the school are too old to run the newer versionsof the Microsoft Operating System. The process of replacing these older systems with new

systems that will run Windows XP or Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007 is under

consideration to the extent that budget constraints allow.

WCS intends to use a capital campaign and other grant or funding sources to purchase

additional electronic learning resources in the coming years. All purchases will conform to

established purchasing guidelines for educational software titles.


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Description of the existing hardware, Internet access, electronic learning resources,

and technical support already in the school that could be used to support the

Curriculum and Professional Development Components of the plan.

Waterloo Christian School has one Windows 2000 file server and one Macintosh G4 file

server. The Windows 2000 server was purchased in 2002. The Macintosh server waspurchased in 1999. WCS has a single fiber optic connection for the building with rates of 10

MB/sec both incoming and outgoing.

The age of the computers at WCS continues to limit our ability to purchase new software,upgrade the operating systems, implement new technologies, and control the cost of

hardware repairs. Shortfalls in budgets over the past few years have not been kind to our

technology needs. Below is a summary of the age of our personal computer systems:

Age of Desktop

Computers

Number of

Computers

Percent of

TotalOver 5 years 31 39%

3 to 5 years 46 58%

1 to 3 years 2 2%

1 year or less 1 1%

Totals 80 100%

Waterloo Christian School currently has one Technology Coordinator who provides the

school with a computer to technician ratio of 80 to 1. This ratio is sufficient to provide thesupport needed to accomplish the goals of this plan.

WCS uses Accelerated Reader, GradeQuick, SchoolMinder, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing,etc., on networked servers. Many other educational software packages are used on single

computers in classrooms, purchased by teachers or by generous donors.

List of benchmarks and a timeline for obtaining the hardware, infrastructure, learning

resources and technical support required to support the other components of the plan.

Waterloo Christian School will continue to refurbish as many of the computer systems asour resources allow each summer. This service will include any hardware repairs necessary,new versions of the operating system, any security or operating system patches, and any

application patches. The Technology Coordinator will provide this service during the

summer and as needed throughout the year.


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Technology Support Goal #1

All WCS technology purchases will be reviewed by the Principal and Technology Coordinator.

Objective: By 2010, 100% of the technology

purchases for WCS will be reviewed by the

Principal and Technology Coordinator.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)

Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):100%


100%


100%

Quarterly review of all

technology purchases

The Principal and

Technology

Coordinator will

review purchases in a

timely manner

Waterloo Christian School only accepts donations that meet the current minimum

specifications. Due to the increasing cost of disposing of old monitors and electroniccomponents school districts can no longer afford to accept donations of machines that only

have 6 to 12 months of useful life remaining.

Minimum Workstation Requirements

Operating System Windows XP or Windows 7

Processor Speed 2.0 GHz or faster

Memory 512 MB RAM or more

Hard Drive 40 GB or larger

Ethernet 100 MB/sec or faster

Monitor 19 LCD or larger

Technology Support Goal #2

All WCS classrooms and public areas will have access to wireless networking services.

Objective: By 2013, 100% of the WCS

campus will have wireless networking access.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


80%


90%


100%

The Technology

Coordinator will routinely

check for connectivity

throughout the campus

The Technology

Coordinator


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WCS plans to upgrade all teacher and staff computer workstations in the summer of 2010.

Using capital campaign funds, the purchase of new laptops for teachers is also proposed.

Description of the process that will be used to monitor whether the goals and

benchmarks are being reached within the specified time frame.

The Technology Coordinator will keep record of all site technology inventory purchasesincluded above. The Technology Coordinator will report progress towards sustaining all

existing infrastructure, hardware, technical support, and software components along with

acquisition and installation of needed components on an annual basis. The results on this

progress will be recorded and reported to the District Technology Committee who will inturn, guide the Technology Coordinator in any necessary revisions to this section.

Description of the level of ongoing technical support the school will provide.

Waterloo Christian School will provide technical support services based on both a prioritysystem and first come first serve basis. With the scarcity of support resources, a queuing

system is required to make sure that the most important issues are resolved first.

The following priorities will be used as a guide to direct support resources to the highest

priority need. Down means that the system will not function at all. If any system is impaired

and not in risk of complete failure, it will be handled FIFO.

1) Any Down System that affects Student/Staff Safety or School Function2) Any Down Server3) Any Down Network (i.e. wire issues, switch, or other)4) Any Down Internet link5) Any Issue related to a deadline that will cause great hardship if missed6) Any Down Teacher or Administrative Workstations7) Any Down Lab or Student Workstation8) Any Down Printer (where using another network printer is not feasible)9) (FIFO) First in First Out

All requests for service will be processed using the date the issue was reported.


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Technology Funding and Budgets

List of established and potential funding sources and cost savings, present and future.

All technology objectives are and will be obtained through current and potential fundingresources. These include but are not limited to Capital Campaigns, Grants, and Donations.

WCS has not had funding for the last few years, and, with the current economic conditions,

needs to find funding from other sources in order to be able to implement the goals of this

plan.

Technology Funding Goal #1

WCS will monitor and take advantage of funding opportunities as they become available.

Objective: By 2013, WCS will apply for a

technology grant each year to achieve the

goals in the technology plan.


and Frequencies of

Collection

Responsible

Person(s)


Apply for one technology focused grant





Completed Grant

Applications

(Reviewed annually)

The Technology

Coordinator &

Principal will work

together to identify

potential opportunities


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Appendix A: Teacher Technology Standards(The National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers)

Teachers:

Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and CreativityTeachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitateexperiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual

environments. Teachers:

a) promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventivenessb) engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using

digital tools and resources

c) promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify studentsconceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

d) model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students,colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and AssessmentsTeachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporatingcontemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the

knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Teachers:

a) design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resourcesto promote student learning and creativity

b) develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursuetheir individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational

goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress

c) customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse learning styles,working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

d) provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments alignedwith content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and

teaching

Model Digital-Age Work and LearningTeachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional

in a global and digital society. Teachers:

a) demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to newtechnologies and situations

b) collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools andresources to support student success and innovation

c) communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peersusing a variety of digital-age media and formats

d) model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze,evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning

Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and ResponsibilityTeachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital

culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:

a) advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information andtechnology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate

documentation of sources

b) address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies andproviding equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources


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WCS Technology Plan 2010 - 2013!!"

c) promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the useof technology and information

d) develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging withcolleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and

collaboration tools

Engage in Professional Growth and LeadershipTeachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibitleadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective

use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:

a) participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications oftechnology to improve student learning

b) exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating inshared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and

technology skills of others

c) evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis tomake effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of

student learning

d) contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and oftheir school and community


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Appendix B: Student Technology Standards & Performance Indicators(Based the National Educational Technology Standards for Students)

Student Technology Standards

Creativity and InnovationStudents demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and

processes using technology. Students:e) apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processesf) create original works as a means of personal or group expressiong) use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issuesh) identify trends and forecast possibilities

Communication and CollaborationStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at

a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:

a) interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety ofdigital environments and media

b) communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety ofmedia and formats

c) develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of othercultures

d) contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

a) plan strategies to guide inquiryb) locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a

variety of sources and media

c) evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness tospecific tasks

d) process data and report results Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems,

and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:

a) identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigationb) plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a projectc) collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisionsd) use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

Digital CitizenshipStudents understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal andethical behavior. Students:

a) advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technologyb) exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning,

and productivity

c) demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learningd) exhibit leadership for digital citizenship


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Technology Operations and ConceptsStudents demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Students:

a) understand and use technology systemsb) select and use applications effectively and productivelyc) troubleshoot systems and applicationsd) transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

Performance Indicators for Instructional Technology Skills

Prior to the completion of Grade 4 students will:

1) Use keyboards and other common input and output devices efficiently and effectively.2) Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages those uses provide.3) Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and

describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

4) Use general-purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity,remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.

5) Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digitalcameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and

publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the

classroom.

6) Use online resources to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for thepurpose of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the

classroom.

7) Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, Internet, videos, educational software) forproblem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

8) Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technologyresources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

9) Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias ofelectronic information sources.

Prior to the completion of Grade 8 students will:

1) Apply strategies for identifying and solving basic hardware problems that occur duringeveryday use.

2) Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discussconsequences of misuse.

3) Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., graphing calculators,exploratory environment, Web tools) to support learning and research.

4) Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity,group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.5) Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., presentations, web pages, videos)

using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to

audiences inside and outside the classroom.

6) Collaborate with peers, field experts, and others using telecommunications tools to:a) Investigate curriculum related problems, issues, and information.b) Develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

7) Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety oftasks and solve problems.


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8) Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, andbias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.


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Appendix C: Technology Use Agreement(Waterloo Christian Schools Acceptable Use Policy included)

Waterloo Christian School!Technology Acceptable Use Agreement!School Mission Statement:

Waterloo Christian School supports families in equipping children to reach Gods standard of spiritual

maturity and academic excellence, training them to influence their world from a Biblical perspective.!Introduction:

The procedures and policies outlined in this agreement are applicable to all student use of school property at

any location. All use of educational technology must support the educational process and be consistent with

the mission statement of Waterloo Christian School. In addition, this technology may only be used in amanner that is consistent with federal and state law, and license agreements.!Privileges:

The use of computers and technology is a privilege, not a right, which requires a high level of personal

responsibility. Each student will be given a personal account, which can be used to access the computer

system at Waterloo Christian School. This access may be denied due to inappropriate use. Inappropriate use

can include but is not limited to:!1) !Commercial business use.2) !Revealing information about other students or staff.3) !Chatroom and Instant messaging.4) !Accessing the system from another users account5) !Changing the setting of the computer6) !Hacking7) !Vandalizing the computer system8) !Forging email9) !Accessing email of other users10)!Interfering with official school systems.!

The computer system administrator may withdraw access at any time as required. The administration,

faculty and staff of Waterloo Christian School may request the computer system administrator to deny,

revoke or suspend specific system user access.!Student access privileges are granted only after a copy of this agreement has been read and signed by bothstudent and parent/guardian and has been returned to the school. Privileges are granted for one academic

year.!!!


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Waterloo Christian School!Technology Acceptable Use Agreement!! !I have read the Waterloo Christian School Acceptable Use Agreement.!I understand the guidelines and consequences!and agree to comply with the agreement.!!!!!______________________________!Student Name!!!!

!______________________________ ______________________________!Student signature Parent/Guardian signature!!!!______________________________ ______________________________!Date Date!!!!!!Please return to Media Center after signing.!

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