This document outlines an elementary technology plan with the following key points: 1) The plan aims to acquire devices on a 4:1 ratio for grades K-1, 2:1 for grades 2-3, and 1:1 for grades 4-5 over three years, guided by goals of using technology to promote student engagement and 21st century skills. 2) Currently, elementary schools have limited computers and some have Chromebooks or technology blocks, but more resources are needed to meet goals. 3) The plan was developed based on input from over 1,000 staff and focuses on using technology to support learning, assessment, and professional development. 4) By 2019-2020, the plan aims

1. Elementary Technology Plan
November, 2016

2. Design for Excellence 2020
Elementary Technology
Goal 1 — acquire, analyze, synthesize and evaluate
information to solve meaningful problems and to
achieve success
Goal 2 — demonstrate the 21st-century learning and
technology skills and knowledge

3. Our current status
Elementary schools have about 95 up-to-date computers
for an average student population of 700.
Most schools have two computer labs
SOL testing - most equipment demanding period
Chromebooks are not allowed for SOL testing until Spring
2017.
All schools have at least 30 Chromebooks

4. Our current status
Some schools have a technology resource block, while
others have world language.
Schools use a handful of online applications across the
curriculum.
Classroom projectors support whole class use of
applications and web resources.

5. Building the Plan
Input from 1041 elementary instructional staff
Narrative input from instructional specialists
Focus groups of principals and instructional
directors
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6. Guiding Beliefs
Technology
promotes student choice and engagement.
provides an opportunity to engage in activities that use
creativity, collaboration, communication and critical
thinking skills. (DfE2020)
naturally integrates with project based learning activities.
needs to be integrated into the curriculum and not taught in
isolation.

7. Guiding Beliefs
Formative assessment should be embedded in instructional
applications providing real-time data to inform instruction.
Technology supports tiered interventions by identifying
student deficits and allows for personalized learning.
Assessment

8. Guiding Beliefs
Embedded assessment recovers instructional time
previously used for standalone assessment events.
Working cooperatively with Instruction, other
assessments such as DRA and benchmark tests could be
eliminated.
Assessment

9. Guiding Beliefs
Professional Development
Differentiated technology support and training for staff
moves everyone forward and provides technology leaders
unique opportunities to foster innovation.

10. Guiding Beliefs
Professional Development
Organic growth of technology skills and experiences is
essential for effective technology integration. Teachers
need site-based technology champions and learning
communities within schools, where they can see high
quality technology integration.

11. Guiding Beliefs
Professional Development
Technology integrators and curriculum specialists need to
continue to collaborate on practices and resources to
provide a common message for teachers.
Technology professional development needs to be job
embedded with daily peer coaching, natural PLC
discussions that occur when curriculum is being
delivered.

12. Guiding Beliefs
Leadership
Leaders should focus on removing barriers to technology
innovation. Teachers are most effective when allowed to
use choice and rubrics for technology integration, instead
of prescribed paths for technology integration.
Technology skills without pedagogical knowledge have
little value - teachers need to be supported to develop
both areas for maximum impact.

13. Proposal for Elementary
Device Distribution

14. Elementary Technology
Based on 2016-2022 School Board approved CIP Plan*
FY2016 0
FY2017 $317,350
FY2018 $999,850
FY2019 $1,999,850
FY2020 $1,999,850
FY2021 $1,999,850
FY2022 $1,999,850

15. Elementary Technology Plan
Grades K and 1 Tablet Devices
4:1 ratio
Grades 2 and 3 Chromebook
2:1 ratio
Grades 4 and 5 Chromebook
1:1 ratio

16. Elementary Technology Plan
Grades K and 1 Tablet Devices 1,050
devices
Grades 2 and 3 Chromebook 4,500
devices
Grades 4 and 5 Chromebook 9,200
devices
Total: 1,050 tablets

17. Elementary Technology Plan
Grades K and 1 Tablet Devices/Carts
$866,250
Grades 2 and 3 Chromebook/Carts
$1,705,981
Grades 4 and 5 Chromebook/Carts
$3,487,785

18. Elementary Technology Plan - Chromebooks
2014-2015 1 Cart/ 30 Chromebooks 34
schools
1,020
devices
2015-2016* 1 Cart/ 28 Chromebooks 38
schools
1,064
devices
2016-2017 1 Cart/ 28 Chromebooks 38
* 2015-2016 - Requires $403,370 beyond
CIP plan, potentially from year-end funds

19. Elementary Technology Plan - Chromebooks
2017-2018 4 Carts/ 28 Chromebooks 38 schools
4,256 devices
2018-2019 4 Carts/ 28 Chromebooks 38 schools
4,256
devices
2019-2020 3 Carts/ 28 Chromebooks 38 schools
3,192 devices

20. Elementary Technology Plan - TABLETS
# Devices
2017-2018 10 tablets each - 38 schools
380
2018-2019 10 tablets each - 38 schools
380
1 cart each - 38 schools
2019-2020 10 tablets each - 38 schools

21. Elementary Technology Plan
Deployment goals reached in 2019-2020 fiscal year
2014-2015 Chromebooks will be replaced in Fall 2019
Principal recommendation to reduce computer labs from two
rooms to one cart of 30 PC laptops.
All lab computers need to be replaced in 2019
One cart of 30 laptops for 38 schools is $1,026,000 and will
need to occur in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

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