The Lamar Elementary Technology Action Plan has several goals: 1) Effectively integrate technology into all classrooms through professional development and training teachers on basic technology skills and creating technology-enhanced lessons. 2) Provide all classrooms with sufficient computers and internet access. 3) Review current funding and determine additional funding needed to upgrade technology hardware and software.

1. Lamar Elementary<br />Technology Action Plan<br />Goals: <br />Effectively integrate and implement the use of technology in all classrooms.Professional Development ActivitiesResources& Research ToolsPeople Responsible for Technology IntegrationTimeline For Completion and IntegrationAssessmentandEvaluation ExpectationsProvide basic technology instruction to all new teachers and teachers who may need more assistance with technology.STaR Chart for current and previous year;List of all new teachers on the campus;Computer Lab to ensure all trainees have a computer to work on;SmartBoard and projector;Mr. Jorge Limon, PrincipalMs. Annette Ramos, Assistant PrincipalMr. Abelardo Casillas, Technology DirectorAll new campus teachersTeachers in need of further technological assistanceWeek prior to each school yearFrequent walk-throughs to ensure the use of technology in the classrooms; Continuous monitoring and inquiries of those teachers to ascertain their comprehension of the technology instructionProvide instruction on incorporating and creating technology lessons, such as power point presentations, videos, and web pages, to enhance curriculum and learning;Computer Lab to ensure all trainees have a computer to work on;SmartBoard and projector;Sample power point presentations, videos, web pagesMr. Jorge Limon, PrincipalMs. Annette Ramos, Assistant PrincipalMr. Abelardo Casillas, Technology DirectorAll teaching staff members currently proficient in said technologyWeek prior to each school year for new teachers and those in need of additional training;For current teachers, May 2011Frequent walk-throughs to ensure the use of technology in the classrooms; Continuous monitoring and inquiries to ascertain their comprehension of the lessons;End-of-year survey<br />Provide all classrooms with a sufficient number of computers with Internet accessInquiries into what technology and corresponding professional development teachers are interested in learning more about and implementingCampus-made surveyMr. Jorge Limon, PrincipalMs. Annette Ramos, Assistant PrincipalAll teaching staff members May 2011 (may allow sufficient time to obtain for upcoming school year)End-of-year survey of staff and their satisfaction/dissatisfaction of the technology and/or professional developmentStaff meeting to determine perspectives on and progress, or lack thereof, of the reading software implemented this school yearSmartBoard and projector with access to the reading software;Large meeting roomReading program reports from the beginning and ending of the school yearMr. Jorge Limon, PrincipalMs. Annette Ramos, Assistant PrincipalJulie Stansbury, Lab managerMay 2011Evaluation/Feedback form distributed at end of meeting; Review of Reading Program Reports;results will be presented to Superintendent and Technology DepartmentTechnology workshops/trainings for parents on the use, benefits, and dangers of Internet use.Computer Lab;SmartBoard and projector;Relevant brochures;RefreshmentsMr. Jorge Limon, PrincipalMs. Annette Ramos, Assistant PrincipalMr. Abelardo Casillas, Technology DirectorOngoingParent survey and evaluation formsTrain and ensure implementation of teacher web pages on school district websiteComputer Lab;SmartBoard and projector;Printed instructionsMr. Jorge Limon, PrincipalMs. Annette Ramos, Assistant PrincipalTeachers currently proficient in and implementing web page useOngoing – as neededFrequent and consistent monitoring of teacher web pages to ensure they are being utilized and current Check all classrooms, labs, and library for number of working computers with internet accessCampus-made inventory formMr. Jorge Limon, PrincipalMs. Annette Ramos, Assistant PrincipalMr. Abelardo Casillas, Technology DirectorMay 2011Detailed inventory of all technology equipment in each classroom, computer lab, and libraryReview current funding and determine additional funding for needed technology and necessary upgradesDistrict Technology Plan;Current Campus Budget;Inventory of current technology hardware and software;Mr. Jorge Limon, PrincipalMs. Annette Ramos, Assistant PrincipalOngoingBeginning- and end-of-year inventories to determine sufficient hardware and software;Beginning- and end-of-year technology budget review;*All to be presented to Superintendent, School Board, and Site-Based Decision Making Committee<br />