The document outlines an action plan to effectively integrate technology into instructional programs at Little Elm High School. The plan contains 5 steps: 1) use technology in classroom observations, 2) train staff on new technology, 3) recognize lessons that integrate district technology standards, 4) provide professional growth opportunities through collaboration and mentorship, and 5) develop expectations for online communication tools. Each step lists responsibilities, timeline, assessment measures, and potential barriers. The overall goal is to solve problems and promote higher level learning through technology use across all grade levels.

1. EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership EA1136
Week 4 Assignment – Action Plan
Todd Ward – Little Elm High School
Goal: Ensure that technology is effectively integrated into the instructional programs at all levels.
Action Steps Responsibilities Timeline What measure will Potential Barriers
we use to assess the A. What individuals or organizations
effectiveness of might resist?
these strategies?
Step 1: Principal, A. Aging instructional staff not
Students solve problems through Facilitator, wanting to integrate technology to the
the use of technology as Department Observation Snapshot full extent.
Beginning 9-1 until EOY
demonstrated in classrooms Chairs, Data B. Teachers are unfamiliar with
observation snapshots. Counselor, technology.
Teacher
Step 2: A. Aging instructional staff and
Promote the use of technology by Principal, unprepared or new instructional staff.
training the instructional staff on Facilitator, Training Matrix; Staff
new the use of new technology. Department Aug. 20th until EOY Development B. Cost of technology may be to high
Chairs, Agendas per child to implement all desired
Counselor technology up front.
Step 3: Principal, A. How to write entrenched lessons.
Recognize and encourage with Facilitator, th
Aug. 20 until EOY Lesson Plans
staff the LEISD curricular Department
technology entrenched lessons. Chairs, Teacher
Step 4: A. No volunteers for mentorship’s and
Provide opportunities for Principal, Lack of interest for professional
Collaborative Team;
professional growth of teachers Facilitator,
Departmental and growth.
though collaboration and Department
Aug. 20th until EOY Instructional Staff B. Lack of time needed for teacher
mentorship’s in using technology Chairs,
Development collaboration.
as a tool for higher level student Counselor,
Agendas
achievement and learning. Teacher
Step 5: A. The internet reliability, server
Develop expectations for the stability, and other technological
Principal,
incorporation of email and district, Portfolio Documents glitches.
Facilitator,
campus, and teacher websites as Aug. 20th until EOY Wiki Spaces,
Department
communication & collaboration Development of Blogs
Chairs, Counselor
tools.

2. Technology Organizational Chart
2009-2010
Robert Keener
Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction
Melisa Hankins
Leon Elsbecker
Technology Instructional
Director of Technology
Coordinator
Yvonne Rehders Michelle Towles
Frank James Michael Brock
Instructional Technology Secondary
PC Technician PC Technician
Assistant Instructional
Robin Tague
PC Technician