The document proposes a technology action plan for Columbia High School with the goal of fully integrating technology into the curriculum and providing daily computer/internet access for all students. Key elements of the plan include acquiring mobile computer labs for classroom use, establishing an after-school computer lab, providing teacher professional development on topics like data analysis and using Web 2.0 tools, and revising technology policies. Progress will be evaluated using tools like lesson plans, assessment scores, teacher websites, observations, and student/parent feedback to determine if technology goals are being effectively achieved.

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Technology Action Plan (Proposed)
Columbia High School
Introduction
Over the course of the past five years, Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District has made
signficant gains in implementing technology throughout its schools with the goal of improving
instruction for all students.
On the campus of Columbia High School, all classrooms now possess at least one internet-
connected computer loaded with Microsoft Office, a document camera, and a digital projector.
The campus possesses two renovated computers labs plus another set of computers in the library
for student use. The campus network infrastructure has been improved with updated hardware.
The software OdysseyWare is used for credit recovery. Grades and parent communication is
facilitated with the Skyward software system. Data disaggregation for local and state
assessments is facilitated with the DMAC website and document scanning system. Professional
development sessions are scheduled and logged using Eduphoria. Each of these was
implemented with the goal of improving instruction.
There is, however, more work to be done in the area of technology. A few documents help
identify specific areas of need. They are, to name a few, the STaR chart, AEIS report, local
attendance and discipline reports, and local assessment reports. These documents drive the goals
established in the district and campus improvement plans and the technology plan.
As outlined by the improvement plans, the major educational goals are:
• 90% passing on all TAKS tests in each subpopulation
• 96% average daily attendance
• 90% passing rate each six weeks in every subject
As outlined in the technology plan, the the major technology goals are:
• Add mobile computing labs to achieve a ratio of one lab for every five teachers
• Establish a wireless network throughout the campus
• Create an afterschool program for students to use internet-connected computers
• Have class websites for all teachers with blogs, discussion boards, calendars, and links to
educational resources
Although the improvement plans do not contain specific professional development goals, they
will need to be updated to reflect the following goals:
• Instruct teachers on using the DMAC system for comprehensive data disaggregation and
using the data for planning
• Instruct teachers how to create and maintain a class website
• Instruct teachers on effective integration of technology in their subject areas
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Additionally, the acceptable use policy will need to be revised to accommodate the vast changes
in technology.
Campus Action Plan
Goal: CHS administration and staff will fully integrate technology into the curriculum and
instruction; all students will have daily computer/internet access.
Objective: CHS will acquire mobile computer labs for classroom use, an internet connected
computer lab for use during after school hours and provide teachers with the professional
development necessary to fully integrate technology into daily instruction.
Activity/Strategy/Responsibility Person(s) Timeline Formative
Responsible Evaluation
Approve available funds for the The Columbia- August 2011 Availability of
purchase of mobile technology Brazoria ISD (ongoing) funds for
and related hardware, applicable Board of Trustees 2011-2012 (and
staff development, and other) School Year
appropriate staff
Oversee the implementation of Joe Longoria, 2010-2011 Progress assessed
the campus technology plan and principal School Year at Campus
delegate responsibilities to Improvement
appropriate staff. Team meetings
throughout the
school year
Apply for grants and allocate the Joe Longoria, May 2011 Records of grants
funds for any grants received Principal; Maureen applied for and
Cullen, Curriculum grants received
Director; Laurie
Kincannon, At-risk
Facilitator
Review and revise acceptable use The Columba- Summer 2011 Successful change
agreement and cell phone/student Brazoria Board of of policy.
technology policy. Trustees/CHS
Principals
Ensure that the campus is Clint Kocurek, August 2011 Successful
equipped with, and that all CBISD installation of
teachers have access to, wireless Technology wireless internet at
internet for the purpose of using Director CHS
mobile labs
Provide professional Maureen Cullen, August 2011 In- Attendance at
development opportunities to all Director of service professional
staff on research-based strategies Curriculum; Joe development
to integrate technology into Longoria, CHS sessions
current curriculum and standards Principal
Provide professional Maureen Cullen, August 2011 In- Attendance at
development opportunities to all Director of service professional
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staff on organizational, Curriculum; Joe development
productivity, and communication Longoria, CHS sessions
software (DMAC and Skyward). Principal
Professional Development Plan
Goal: To improve technology integration in the classroom and improve the proficiency of
teachers with Web 2.0 technologies. Instruct teachers on data disaggregation systems and how to
use data to drive decision making.
Objective: CHS teachers will be proficient in the use of technologies to drive classroom
instruction and to gather data for decision making.
Professional Development Activity Facilitator(s) Timeline
Data gathering and analysis: Teachers Brenda Matthews, IT August 2011 In-
will learn to find appropriate data Applications Specialist; Mary Service
online via AEIS reports and use this McCarthy, Assistant Principal
information to drive curriculum
development. Teachers will also be
instructed in the use of the DMAC
data system to gather data and create
reports and use that information to
drive lesson plans.
Web 2.0 Tools: Teachers will learn to Maureen Cullen, Curriculum August 2011 In-
create and maintain a class website Director; Brenda Matthews, Service
including moderating discussion IT Applications Specialist
boards and chats, finding and posting
links to educational tools and sites,
posting class information including
assignments.
Classroom integration of technology: Maureen Cullen, Curriculum August – December
Teachers will learn research-based Director; Jake Carr, 2011
strategies for effectively integrating Technology Teacher; Kim
technology in the classroom. Benien, Math Teacher; Randy
Marble, Band Director; Ed
Douglas, Science Teacher;
Holly Spear, English Teacher
Acceptable Use: Teachers will be Chris Miller, Assistant August 2011 In-
updated on the new acceptable use and Principal Service
student technology policies and will
learn how to get students to utilize
these devices effectively in an
educational setting and how to
minimize distractions.
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Evaluation Plan
Goal: To evaluate the progress and effectiveness on various activities and initiatives.
Objective: Technology-related activities, initiatives, and programs will be evaluated to
determine their progress and effectiveness.
To Be Evaluated Evaluation Tools Evaluator(s)
Acquisition and distribution of funds: Grant application and status Joe Longoria,
Are funds being directed appropriately records. School budget. Principal; Campus
Improvement Team
Data Collection/Analysis: Are teachers Lesson plans, assessment CHS Principals
using tools to collect data and are they scores on DMAC, teacher (appraisers)
using the data effectively to drive evaluations
decision making?
Teacher use of Web 2.0 tools: Are STaR chart, examination of CHS Principals
teachers creating and maintaining class teacher websites, walk-
websites? Are they using blogs, throughs, parent and student
discussion boards, applets, and links to surveys
external sites?
Integration of technology in the STaR chart, walk-throughs, CHS Principals
classroom: Are teachers using formal observations, student
research-based strategies to integrate feedback, hardware/lab sign-
technology in the classroom? up sheets
Acceptable Use Policy: Are students Computer logs, walk- CHS Principals, CHS
and teachers adhering to the policy? Is throughs, teacher Staff
it effective? Does it need revision? feedback/surveys
Student Performance: Are students AEIS reports, failure rates, CHS Principals, CHS
improving performance in the six-weeks assessments, staff
classroom and on standardized tests? DMAC reports
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