Poteet High School's technology action plan for 2009-2012 aims to improve technology access and usage. The school has insufficient computers for its 1,500 students and only one community computer lab for teachers. Teachers share mobile laptop carts but need more access. Students lack after-school computer access. The plan calls for increasing budgets, purchasing more mobile labs and computers, revising technology policies, creating an after-school computer lab, requiring teacher blogs, and training staff on technology integration and blog usage. Data shows the school received advanced technology ratings from 2006-2009. The district also aims to increase student access to internet-connected computers. An organizational chart outlines roles for implementing the technology plan.

1. Poteet High School Technology Action Plan
2009-2012
Analysis of Need:
Our campus is a very proficient technology based campus, but like almost all
campuses across the country it could improve. Our school lacks in the number of
personal computers per student and the computer access for classrooms within
the school. Our school is comprised of approximately 1500 students and only has
one community computer lab for teacher and class use. The English department
has two mobile lab carts with 30 lap tops each, but like the mobile lab, it is not
enough. 13 teachers sharing 60 computers in an English department is not
sufficient to meet the demanding technology needs. Our students have access to
the library throughout the day, but after school our students do not have any
access to computers or the internet. The teachers on the campus have been
given many resources to use in the classroom including: Elmo’s in each room, a
projector in each room, smart board’s in the Math rooms, and wireless internet
throughout the school. Even with these resources our teachers are not utilizing
technology to the extent that it should be.
Areas for Improvement:
• Increase in budget towards computer purchase for each campus.
• Purchase more mobile labs that may be used anywhere on campus. Working
towards having 1 mobile lab cart for every 5 teachers.
• Work with the SBDMC and the district personnel to develop a new
Technology Acceptable Use Policy. Gearing the policy towards a broader use
of the internet for classroom use.
• Create an after-school computer lab environment. Have an open computer
class everyday after school so students may have more access to the internet
and other programs.
• Mandate a school-wide blog requirement for all teachers. Require that all
teachers maintain a blog and the blog must include: class calendar,
discussion/question board, major documents (ppt,etc), and an interactive
forum for class discussion.
Staff Development needed:
• Staff will need to be trained how to use the mobile labs more effectively.
Training should include how to log on, navigate the internet, use basic
programs (Microsoft Office, MovieMaker,etc.) and creating a Blog.
• Staff will also need to be trained on Blog creation. They will need to be shown
how to create a blog and how to utilize all of the many aspects. Creating and
uploading files will be a must along with ideas on how to incorporate blogs in
the classroom.

2. Data and Other Analysis:
Texas STaR Chart Data Analysis for Poteet High School 2006-2009
2006-2007 Advanced Tech Rating in all 4 domains
2007-2008 Advanced Tech Rating in all 4 domains
2008-2009 Advanced Tech Rating in all 4 domains
*Mesquite ISD Technology Plan 2007-2010
*Technology Expenditure per pupil: 1,246.18
*Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connect to the Internet: 100%
*District identified need:
Particularly at our high schools, there is a need to provide
additional student access to Internet connected
workstations.
Organizational Chart for Technology Plan Implementation
Title/Job Role/Responsibility
Description
School Board To oversee and approve the necessary
funds and programs that will steer the
district in the right direction. They are
responsible for making sure the
technology is integrated in accordance to
the district goals and vision.
Works directly with the school board to
Superintendent ensure that all departments are working
towards an effective implementation. Guides
the planning to ensure that the technology
integration aligns with the district goals and
mission.

3. Works with each campus and the campus
Technology Director liason to ensure that each campus is properly
equipped with the necessary equipment and
technology to implement the technology plan.
Oversees the purchases of all technology
equipment and software necessary for the
plan.
Works with the appropriate departments to
Campus Principal ensure that the integration of the plan aligns
with the campus’s vision and mission. He
must also ensure that his teachers receive
the proper training and staff development to
ensure success of the plan. Assigns duties
and responsibilities to assistant principals,
department heads, campus leaders, to help
with implementation.
Works directly with the campus principal and
Campus Technology the district technology liason to ensure the
Specialist equipment and software is aligned with the
technology plan. Assists in training and
educating the teachers in the necessary skills
required to implement the plan.
Works directly with the campus principal and
Campus Department the campus technology specialist to align
Heads department goals and lesson plans with the
technology plan. Assists in training the
department members and overseeing the
implementation within the department.
Attend and learn the new material needed for
Teachers the technology implementation. Collaborate
with the technology specialist and the
department head to make sure the
technology is working properly. Develop and
design lessons that will ensure the success
of the technology plan and will help all
students.
Work directly with the teachers to implement
Students the new technology plan. Learn the required
skills necessary to use the new technology
skills in the classroom.

4. Resources:
Abernathy, Kay.Ed.D (2009, December 6 2009). Professor of Educational
Leadership, Lamar University. Interview.
Reese, Deanna (2009, December 2 2009). Senior Student. Poteet High School.
Interview.
Samples, Kevin (2009, December 1 2009). Assistant Principal, Poteet High
School. Interview.
Mesquite ISD. (2007). District Improvement Plan Mesquite ISD Technology
Improvement Plan. Mesquite, Texas
School Technology and Readiness: A teacher tool for planning and self-
assessing aligned with the
Long-range plan for technology. (2006). Retrieved November 29, 2009, from
http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxTSC.pdf