The needs assessment report summarizes the needs of Masters Elementary School which has 400 students and 30 teachers. The school has a goal of technological literacy but its computer lab has 30 outdated computers without internet access. Teachers spend one hour weekly in the lab. Problems identified include outdated software/hardware, lack of internet access, varying technology competencies among staff, and teachers being unsure how to integrate technology into lessons. A performance gap analysis showed most teachers have not been trained to use technology and do not own computers. Causes of these gaps included a lack of teacher skills, training, resources and guidelines for classroom technology use. Proposed solutions are to provide training over two days, have experienced teachers mentor others, develop a community for sharing ideas,

1. Needs Assessment Report
Summary
Antonio Mendoza Case Study
ANTHEA THOMAS EDID 6507

2. Background
 Masters Elementary school
 is a public school serving 400 students with 30 teaching staff.
 Goal is to have students and staff technologically literate.
 Has a computer lab with 30 outdated computers not connected to the internet.
 Has two computers with internet connections.
 Was promised funding but has not received it yet.
 Invited a team of instructional designers to assess the technological needs and make a
proposal.
 Teachers with their students spend 1 hour weekly in the lab.

3. Problems identified
 Outdated software and hardware
 No internet access
 Some teachers did not own a personal computer.
 Varying competencies among staff in the use of technology
 Teachers unsure of what technology resources to include in classroom instruction
 Principal wanted to begin training even though there are limited software and
hardware
 Only two days available for training.

4. Performance Gap
Desired Performance Actual Performance Gaps
100% staff trained to use technology in the
performance of their duties the school.
0% of teachers trained to use technology in the
classroom
100% of teachers are not trained in the use of
technology in the performance of their duties.
100% of teachers own their own computers 40% of teachers own their own computer 60% of teachers do not own their own computers.
100% of teachers’ knowledgeable of what resources
to use with their respective classes.
40% of teachers are knowledgeable of what
resources are to be used with their respective
classes
60% of the teachers are not knowledgeable of
what resources are to be used with their respective
classes.
100% of teachers integrating technology into their
daily classroom instruction
35% of teachers integrate technology into their
daily classroom instruction.
65% of the teachers do not integrate technology
into their daily classroom instruction.
100% of teachers trained in the use of computer
software applications such as Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint
20% of the teachers are trained in the use of
computer software applications.
80% of the teachers are not trained in the use of
computer software applications
 Gaps confirmed by
conducting
 Observations
 Surveys
 Environmental Analysis
 Organizational Analysis
 Discussion with principal

5. Causes of Performance Gap
 Lack of skills and knowledge
 Teachers have not received any on
the job training
 Most do not have the skills
necessary to effectively integrate
technology in the classroom.
 Lack of resources, Environment
support and tools
 Some teachers do own computers
 School has limited software and
hardware
 No guidelines regarding technology
usage in the classroom.
 No collaboration among teachers .

6. Proposed Solutions
 Training
 Conduct training on the two days identified by the school.
 Mentoring
 Have competent teachers provide guidance to the less competent ones.
 Community of Professional Practice
 Develop a community of members from all across the school district to share ideas
and to reflect of successes and failures.
 Motivation
 Introduce rewards to encourage teachers to perform at their best and to seek
further training from outside sources.