1. Tech Use Plan
for
Barnum Schools
Randi Lembke
Graduate Student
Boise State University

2. Rationale
Why develop a technology use plan?
-Identify strengths and resources
-Fill technology gaps
-Align with national standards
-A uniform, sequential education

3. Planning Team
Technology Committee
-Superintendent -2 Elementary Teachers
-Principals -2 High School Teachers
-Technology Coordinator -Media Specialists
-School Board Member

4. Process Description
What are the steps when developing a technology use plan?
-Initial planning meeting
-Survey: What Is
-Discuss tech support
-Align with national standards
-Plan for the integration gaps
-Monthly meetings and support
-Create technology map

5. Vision Statement
What do we want to see in Barnum in the area of technology?
-Technology Integration
-Support learning
-Life long learners
Barnum Technology Committee:
Integrating technology that supports
student learning and creates life-long
learners.

6. Plan Goals
What do we want to accomplish when creating a technology use plan?
-Encourage and support technology integration
-staff development
-tech Tuesday
-tech mentors
-Assess technology support steps
-positive
-Align with standards

7. Needs Assessment
What should be addressed in our tech assessment?
-Administrative
-Curricular
-Support
-Connectivity
-Innovation

8. Needs Assessment
Who should provide input on our schools' needs?
-Administration
-Office Personnel
-Teachers
-Paraprofessionals
-Students
-School Board

9. Staff Development
How will we provide training and support?
-Workshops
-Tech Tuesday
-Tech Committee Opportunities
-In House

10. Research
Do we need to reinvent the wheel?
-Schools
-Tech Organizations
ISTE
U.S. Dept of Ed
NCTP
-Horizon Report

11. Evaluation
How do we check our progress?
-Research Tools
-Monthly Meetings
-Feedback from faculty and staff

12. Timeline
How long will our technology use plan take to implement?
-Initial Meeting
-Survey
-Monthly Meetings
-Research and Planning
-Full Integration

13. Technology Use Plan
Barnum Elementary School
"For success, attitude is equally as
important as ability"
- Harry F. Banks