1. Technology Use Plan
Kevin McManamon
Fall 2010
Boise State University
Dr. Barbara Schroeder EdTech 501

2. Table of Contents
● Rationale. ● Needs
● Planning Team. Assessment.
● Process ● Staff
Description. Development.
● Vision Statement. ● Evaluation.
● Goals/Objectives. ● Time Line.

3. Rationale
● Technology is a valuable
resource.
● A framework for student
learning.
● Stakeholder involvement.
● Ongoing analysis.

4. Planning
Team
● Membership of Planning team must be
carefully chosen.
● Stakeholder groups involved should include:
○ District/ Building administrators.
○ Teachers.
○ Support staff.
○ Parents.
○ Community members.
● Task is to direct technology integration for the
benefit of students.

5. Process
Description
● Current assessment of technology.
● Work with in realistic budget
forecasts.
● Structure how each of the following
components will be improved:
○ Equipment.
○ Technology integration.
○ Staff development.
○ Community involvement.

6. Vision Statement
● Recognize the ultimate goal is
to improve student learning.
● Must equip students with skills
needed for the 21st century.
● All students and staff must
have access to technology.
● Learning in all academic areas
must be addressed.

7. Goals/Objectives
Equipment Needs-
● What is currently
inventoried?
● What are the projected
purchases?
● What are the expected
maintenance costs?
● Where are new acquisitions
allocated?

8. Goals/Objectives
Technology Integration-
● School wide infusion of
technology needed.
● State and national technology
standards must be addressed.
● Technical training for new
technologies.

9. Goals/Objectives
Staff Development-
● Site based training for
technology infusion.
● Understand how technology
can improve other educational
objectives (literacy, math,
science, research, arts, life
skills, etc.).
● Thorough and ongoing
training for all staff members.

10. Goals/Objectives
Community Involvement-
● Keep parents informed.
● Utilize attendance, grades,
and course objective
information to get families
invested in the educational
process.
● Civic and business
involvement.

11. Needs
Assessment
● Survey the staff about technology.
● Use inventory to determine what
every class room must look like to
support Vision statement.
● Review administrative policies,
curricular planning practices, and
networking capabilities.
● Determine what technologies need
replacement.
● Conduct ongoing formative
assessment of staff to ensure the
deliberate infusion of technology to
support learning.

12. Staff
Development
● Training calendar established.
● Professional development based on
research based methodologies.
● Outside experts and in-house experts
used to frequently train staff.
● Formal and informal training sessions
established.
● Web based storehouse of technology
integration suggestions.
● Encourage PLNs.
● Staff wide training in most, if not all,
technologies.

13. Evaluation
● Planning team designates
responsible parties for
purchases, installation, use
and effectiveness.
● Staff will be categorized on a
scale of "technology
integration." Comparisons
made midway in plan cycle.
● Late term purchases will be re-
evaluated for cost
effectiveness and usage.

14. Time Line
● Planning team will decide on
purchasing options, installation
time frame and upkeep.
● Assist in developing learning
objectives.
● Publish staff development
calendar.
● Set midpoint evaluation dates
for formative assessment of
progress toward vision
statement for school.