The document outlines Nixon-Smiley Middle School's technology implementation plan presented by Anita VanAuken. It discusses applying for E-Rate discounts to access affordable telecommunications, how the technology plan was developed using a survey and goal setting, and lists 5 goals: ensuring access and equity for students, providing staff training, integrating technology into learning, providing community involvement opportunities, and maintaining necessary infrastructure. The plan aims to equip students with 21st century skills through technology integration across all subjects.

1. Technology Implementation Nixon-Smiley Middle School Presented by: Anita VanAuken

3. What is E-Rate?

4. Application Process

5. Technology Plan

6. How was our technology plan developed?

7. What is our vision?

9. Discounts available to eligible schools

10. Access to affordable telecommunications and information services

11. Applicants must provide additional resources that are necessary to utilize connectivity. How to Apply Application flowchart link: http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/application-process-flow-chart.pdf

12. Nixon-Smiley District Technology Plan Developed using STaR chart data and a district goal setting session STaR Chart Results: Early Tech: 6-8, Developing Tech: 9-14, Advanced Tech: 15-20, Target Tech: 21-24

13. Our Vision Our school strives to provide a quality education so that every student will be equipped for life-long learning, responsible citizenship, and productive employment in a rapidly changing and diverse society. We realize that technology integration can be a powerful tool for teaching, learning, and educating our students for the 21st century and beyond. We believe all students will be motivated to learn through the addition of technology to all content areas.

15. 100% connectivity in all classrooms

16. Wireless access points in community common areas

18. Funds provided for off-campus workshops

19. On campus training once a month

21. Utilize distance learning opportunities

24. Continue to budget for hardware and software updates

25. Maintain tech support on all campuses