Planning for Technology
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The document provides recommendations for Green Local Schools' technology evaluation and decision-making process. It recommends conducting a technology status report to assess current inventory, expenditures, faculty knowledge, and needs. It also recommends ongoing data collection and evaluation to make fiscally sound, data-driven decisions that efficiently meet learner and curriculum needs and promote the district's mission.
Planning for Technology
- 1. Green Local Schools Technology Evaluation Decision Making Recommendations Jeremy S. Brueck
- 2. 2006-2007 District Aims DISTRICT AIMS Increasing Student Achievement Efficient & Effective Operations Safe Environment Greenwood Kleckner Middle School High School Intermediate Green Primary
- 3. Program Evaluation RESULT A district technology status report including the following information: Current district inventory and expenditure level Perceived Faculty/Staff knowledge Perceived Needs versus Real Needs
- 4. Quantitative Data Collection Current District Inventory and Expenditure Levels Server Type, size, capacity, current use Hardware Number of units, Types of units, location, repair records Wiring/Electrical Capacity Software Type, version, site licenses Technical Support
- 5. Quantitative Data Collection Perceived Faculty/Staff Knowledge Frequency of use Current reliance on technology Types and amounts of training received Confidence level
- 6. Quantitative Data Collection Perceived Needs versus Real Needs Hardware Software Professional Development Technical support
- 7. Research Research current trends in… Data acquisition Student records retention Instructional technology integration Professional development State and National funding sources Other technology initiatives
- 8. Evaluation Ongoing evaluation includes… Quarterly data collection Annual needs assessment Annual data evaluation Annual budget review SchoolNet Plus recertification Constant monitoring of technology initiatives
- 9. Data Driven Decision Making RESULT A district technology program that makes efficient use of district resources and prepares the educational community for lifelong learning.
- 11. Data Driven means Decisions should be… Participative Based on curriculum & instruction research and best practice Fiscally sound Communicated immediately to the educational community Supported with professional development initiatives Evaluated
- 12. The Role of the Director of Business Operations RESULT An efficient district technology plan that meets the needs of learners and promotes the Board of Education’s mission statement and district aims.
- 13. The Director will… Work closely with the District Technology Coordinator and their staff Be an active member of the District Technology Advisory Council Articulate successes and needs to the Superintendent and Board of Education Establish proactive partnerships with local businesses Promote professional development
- 14. Recommendations… Make a commitment to fully integrate technology into district processes Research your options and make informed decisions Dedicate a minimum of 1% of the general fund to technology integrations, update and staff development Advocate community participation
- 15. Questions?