User:Vtaylor/Technology plan/Planning process notes

what problem are you trying to solve? for who? why is this the right problem? functional needs, technical needs, priorities, existing conditions, resources - time, people, money. development, implementation, documentation, training, support, evaluation, revision

four-step strategic thinking process * 1. clearly define your problem or challenge * 2. develop potential ideas to solve it * 3. evaluate them * 4. put the winning ideas into action

resources, processes, risks, partners and suppliers and the ecosystem

Questions, issues
 * technology tools and equipment, processes, skills. time. people. space. information
 * student management, tracking ?? driving technology, framework
 * unique student ids - 4 characters, B = 2012, 3 random http://www.random.org/strings/ numbers + uppercase - using online web services - protect student identity


 * administration imposed requirements, restrictions
 * permissions, student information - in multiple places, formats, access
 * library - web based free application ? permissions, information, ? use student identifier like Creekside
 * what if - parents don't give permission - Edmodo

strategic thinking, portfolio management and metrics - necessity of failure, inherent risks, reality of learning, research - gaps, unknowns, emerging technologies, societal change, values, new opportunities for innovation, new questions, insight - process of examination and development > development, the process of design, engineering, prototyping and testing that results in a finished product, service or business design. preparation of users / customers to understand and choose this innovation and leads to rapid growth.

resources, processes, risks, partners and suppliers and the ecosystem

Overview

 * strategic objectives for technology - administration, academic
 * SWOT analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats - what can impact efforts
 * goals, objectives, strategies, timeline
 * implementation - process, responsibility, performance, reporting, improvement
 * evaluation methods, measures of success
 * action plan - specific steps, dollars, specifications, quantities, plan of work - acquire / install, training, support
 * funding plan - technology inventory, available resources, funding - current, additional

other information
 * impact on facilities master plan
 * stakeholders - interests, input, information dissemination

Goals and objectives - WHAT, evaluation
what are we trying to teach - content


 * student-centered
 * communication
 * technology fully integrated into teaching and learning
 * improve student outcomes - engagement, personalization


 * administration, faculty, students use technology appropriately
 * learning transformation - not previously imagined or possible
 * technology support for teaching and learning - personalization, effective use of resources


 * teacher as a facilitator - the more students control how and what they learn, the more they will want to learn ?? achieve educational goals

SWOT

 * Strengths - leadership, technology expertise, abundant, students, community partnership technology, faculty
 * Weaknesses - insufficient organization / prioritization, insufficient technology support staff, funding / resources, district parameters, insufficient communication
 * Opportunities
 * Threats

Action Plan - HOW - strategies
specific activities, implementation, evaluation, timeline

details - dollars, specifications, quantities, plan of work - necessary to accomplish the strategic plan


 * communication


 * student-centered


 * promote proficiency in basic skills
 * provide opportunities for individualized learning
 * encourage personal and academic growth


 * assessment / feedback -


 * teacher training, support - comprehensive technology-centered staff development program ?? time, interest, requirement
 * school-wide themes, shared lesson plans, resources
 * after-school enrichment multimedia programs

Programs
 * Writing to Write
 * Writing to Read

teachers
 * personal/professional learning
 * peer communication, sharing, planning


 * newsletters. Web pages list assignments, homework

?? community programs, parents - teach / distribute technology for home use, technology show-n-tell / showcase student work

Specific technologies


 * EdLine - classroom management, grades, communication with family
 * Edmodo - assignments, quizzes, communication, resources
 * BrainPop - instructional diversification


 * BookSource - library management, track student reading, book preferences


 * emerging technologies - find and implement

?? modify, substitute, redefine, transform


 * network, storage, access
 * smartboards
 * BYOT, pocket school, sharable mobile


 * resources - recommended sources - lesson plans, activities, movies, animations
 * applications - science,

?? hardware - in-class, software install, upgrade, security, repair, support


 * framework - permissions, rewards, incentives


 * innovation center - technology, planning, resources, peer coaching, training


 * electronic playground


 * technology-intensive program for at-risk learners


 * apply for grants


 * development of technology-talented students


 * mini workshops to provide training in the methodology necessary for development of literature demonstration videos


 * teaching, learning, pedagogy


 * curriculum reviewed, modified and expanded to maximize effectiveness in meeting student, faculty and staff needs - technology com


 * summer programs


 * emerging technologies


 * support, training - teachers, students, technology

?? faculty > advanced degree ? Masters


 * Technology Resources Peers Program - reviewed, expanded, showcased as model program for providing peer modeling and technology support


 * community volunteers - assist/support/train teachers, students


 * parent involvement, communication, updates, training


 * students as aides


 * leadership - implementation, strategic plan within school plan

assessment, evaluation, tracking

 * annual review


 * systematic - incentive, helpful to teacher, easy to record, capture
 * technology competence - requirements, gap training
 * record, document
 * review, revise, re-assess needs

Technology evaluation

 * curriculum - standard, class, teacher, grade level
 * lesson / activity - time, preparation
 * technology - resources, apps, devices, training, support
 * assessment - student learning outcomes, effectiveness
 * evaluation - success of technology integration
 * comments, feedback, suggestions for revisions

?? rubrics, forms