Huntington ISD's technology plan includes 4 goals focused on instruction, professional development, communication, and infrastructure. The plan outlines strategies to achieve each goal, such as having teachers integrate technology into lessons, complete professional development, and use tools like interactive whiteboards. The district will evaluate the plan annually using methods like staff surveys, records of training, and monitoring technology access and resources. The STaR chart is also used to update the plan by measuring technology proficiencies and determining funding priorities.

1. Huntington ISD Technology PlanBy Cathy Walker

2. What is the School and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund or “E-Rate”?Why do we need a technology plan?What is a technology plan?What does our technology plan include?How does the STaR chart affect our technology?Agenda

3. Provides discounts for telecommunications and Internet access based on poverty level and urban/rural status of the population servedWhat is “E-Rate”?

4. Four categories of service:Telecommunications servicesInternet accessInternal connectionsBasic maintenance of internal connectionsWhat is “E-Rate”?

5. Federal and State mandates itClick here to see State of Texas planUsed to help determine how much money a school district needs/uses for technologyWhy do we need a technology plan?

6. A plan for enhancing the current technology systemA plan for enhancing our technology in the futureWhat is a technology plan?

7. BudgetFour goalsSeveral objectivesMultiple strategiesEvaluationWhat does our technology plan include?

8. Teachers will use technology to instruct studentsStrategies:Students will enroll in dual credit/college coursesTeachers will use A+Goal 1

9. Strategies (cont.):Teachers use Internet resources, standards-based educational software, and presentation softwareStudents will have on-demand Internet access and appropriate software and hardwareGoal 1 (cont.)

10. Strategies (cont.):Students will use the Internet to obtain informationSubscriptions to library research databases will be maintainedTeachers will be encouraged to attend technology conference/workshopsGoal 1 (cont.)

11. Teachers will have staff development to help them with technology integrationStrategies:Teachers will complete the STaR chartTeachers will complete at least 6 hours of professional development training annuallyGoal 2

12. Goal 2 (cont.)Strategies (cont.):Teachers will use the interactive white boards, projectors, document cameras, and student response systems in the classroom

13. Administrators, support staff, and teachers will use technology to improve communication and disseminate information to staff, students, parents, and the communityGoal 3

14. Strategies:Technology plan will be developed, updated, and evaluated annuallyDistrict will seek funds from local, state, and federal programsDistrict will apply for E-Rate reimbursementsGoal 3 (cont.)

15. Strategies (cont.):Additional funding will be sought from grants, community partnerships, and other external funding sourcesDistrict will apply for grants to facilitate anytime/anywhere online/blended learningGoal 3 (cont.)

16. Strategies (cont.):District website will be updated and enhanced weekly or as neededDistrict website will include information concerning area adult literacy providers and adult basic literacy activitiesGoal 3 (cont.)

17. Strategies (cont.):Teachers will use e-mail to communicate with other teachers and parents/guardiansGoal 3 (cont.)

18. District infrastructure will be configured and maintained to provide access to quality technology resources for the whole district and communityStrategies:Annual technology inventory will be performedGoal 4

19. Strategies (cont.):District technology plan will be updated annuallyPurchase new computers according to the district’s replacement scheduleMaintain connectivity so all campuses are connectedGoal 4 (cont.)

20. Strategies (cont.):Connection to the Internet of at least 15.0 Mbps will be maintainedDistrict will maintain a content filter to ensure students’ safety in a digital worldGoal 4 (cont.)

21. Strategies:Full-time Technology Coordinator will continue to provide technical support during regular school hoursFull-time technology technician will be provided for the districtGoal 4 (cont.)

22. Strategies (cont.):Full-time Instructional Technologist will provide assistance and professional developmentDaily backups of all technology application data will be completedGoal 4 (cont.)

23. Strategies:Will purchase additional projectors, document cameras, interactive white boards, and student response systemsNew computers will have Windows 7 Pro or better operation systemsGoal 4 (cont.)

24. Systematic ongoing processFormally evaluated in November and May each yearTechnology Plan Committee will perform this evaluationSTaR chart data will be usedEvaluation Process

25. Staff surveysInformal interviews by Technology Plan Committee representativesRecords of staff member participation in technology trainingEvaluation Method

26. Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type of technology and distance learning projectsEvaluation Method (cont.)

27. Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the campuses and the websiteEvaluation Method (cont.)

28. Annual inventory of hardware and softwareSupport and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support recordsEvaluation Method (cont.)

29. Needs assessment was utilized to identify strengths and weaknessesGoals were created to enhance the current system and prepare for the futureSummary

30. School Technology and ReadinessUsed to update technology planUsed to set goalsMeasures student and teacher proficiencies in technology integrationUsed to determine funding prioritiesSTaR Chart

31. STaR Chart HISD