This document outlines a technology action plan for a school that received a rating of "Developing" on a survey. The plan includes several professional development activities to improve teacher skills with technology: - Smartboard training sessions for beginners and experienced teachers to learn how to use the Smartboard software and develop lessons. - Training on the C-Scope curriculum, which the district will adopt, to learn how to use and apply the program effectively. - An information session on the StaR Chart survey to explain how the data is used to organize funding for technology. The plan will be evaluated based on survey data and implemented based on funding approval to improve teacher technology skills and benefit students.

1. EDLD 5352 Technology Action Plan
Introduction
The following professional development seminars will target our need to
improve Teaching and Learning, along with Educator Preparation and
Development. Our school received a rating of Developing as a result of the
survey. This will, hopefully, address the fact that our teachers are not yet
comfortable with the many, many programs and applications our school
district provides.
Professional Development Activity Chart
Professional
Person Purpose of
Development Timeline Resources
Responsible Activity
Activity
Smartboard Smartboard 8:00-3:30 Computer - (novice
Training Representatives (once per lab; teachers to
Session for semester) Smartboard Smartboard
beginners software; software) the
note-taking basic setup
Smartboard material and use of the
Training Smartboard;
Session for design a
experienced lesson using
teachers the
Smartboard
- (experienced
teachers to
Smartboard
software) to
develop
lessons to use
in the
classroom;
design
various
lessons over
many units
within
curriculum for
use during the

2. semester
- the session
will also help
the teacher
organize the
lessons to
gain
maximum
benefit in the
classroom
- technology
director and
assistant
present
during
development
activity so
they can take
notes and be
able to assist
in
development
for the future
C-Scope Representative 8:00-3:30 Computer - our district is
Curriculum from the Lab; moving to C-
Training creators of C- application Scope next
Scope notes and year, and
note-taking many of us
materials have started
using it this
year
- it would be
beneficial to
learn more
about the
curriculum
from an expert
- learn how to
use the
program to
best aide our
students

3. - to learn how
to apply the
curriculum to
the classroom
effectively
StaR Chart Mrs. Duyen 8:00-12:00 Teaching - to inform
Information Blanton Theater; teachers and
Session (Technology notes for staff of the
Director) teachers; purpose of the
note-taking StaR Chart
materials Survey
- what
information is
presented to
the state and
district?
- What are the
reasons and
benefits for
taking part in
the survey?
- to explain
how this data
helps
administration
to organize
and apply
funding to
various
technology
equipment
and
applications
Evaluation
Administration, along with the technology director, uses the data to decide where
we need to focus our technology funding. The principal, along with the
technology director, examines the data from the survey to establish a plan to
send to the superintendent. They will make a plan that aligns with the campus

4. and district improvement plan to best utilize the funding made available. For
example, Cscope requires a lot of paper that really increases the cost of printer
and printer supplies. It is important that the teachers are taught how to properly
use the curriculum in his/her classroom. If the teacher is not properly taught how
to utilize the program, then they are unlikely to use the funds to its maximum
benefit.
Once the plan has been established and sent to the superintendent, then this
individual needs to research the plan to see if it is applicable and will use the
funds properly. The superintendent will analyze the AEIS reports, AYP reports,
etc. to see if the plan aligns with the needs in these reports. This individual will
then balance the budget to see if the plan can be funded in its current nature. If it
can, then he/she will make a proposal to the school board. If the superintendent
has some questions, then he/she will meet with the principal and technology
director to solve the problems and tweak the proposal to make it work more
effectively. Once the money has been made available, and the plan is in effect, it
is important that the plan is monitored effectively. The principal, and any people
he/she designates for oversight, must keep a constant, watchful eye to make
sure it is followed well. First, the principal must make sure the teachers and staff
are provided with the training so they can learn how to use a particular program
or application effectively. Once this has occurred, then the teachers and staff
must have constant reinforcement throughout the year so improvements can be
made. The principal, along with the technology director, must make sure the
teachers are utilizing the information well, and they are improving their status
within each program to best enhance the learning environment of the students.