Elizabeth Galle W-520

Technology Plan
School Name: Norton Elementary
Vision Statement: Norton Elementary School would like to see all students using
technology devices in the classroom.

Mission Statement: Teachers at Norton Elementary School will facilitate a student

centered learning environment with the use of technology devices.

Executive Summary: A brief statement no more than two pages in lengththat

reveals the main thrust of the technology plan.

One goal that I have is that all teachers will become familiar with one aspect of
our technology available to them. We have a plethora of equipment such as
iPads, student response systems, Chrome books, Transformer Books, and class set
of laptops on a cart that are waiting for students to use. This could really
enhance teaching and learning of our students. We are hoping to add Learn
Pads to the school as well. I would love to see all teachers proficient in using
Learn Pads to enhance student learning.
I would love to see all teachers using these devices in their rooms at least once a
month. Obviously, long term I would love for them to be used on a regular basis
but feel this is a good start to our long term goal. Staff will be trained on how to
use the devices and will be able to collaborate with myself and others to
implement lessons in this classroom. Within 3 years, all teachers will be using the
devices on a regular basis in their classrooms.
Trainings will be held at various times of the year to help teachers learn the
devices and how to implement in their classroom. For others, who are already
familiar with devices there will be trainings to share lesson ideas and to
collaborate on ways to utilize the technology in classrooms with students.
Trainings to learn devices will be held this summer. I will lead some the trainings
and teachers who have equipment in their room will also help to lead sessions
on their devices for interested staff members. During the school year, I will hold
trainings once a month at 8:00 in the morning to share lessons and collaborate
with colleagues. These will be held on the first Wednesday of every month.
During these trainings if someone needs a refresher we can also discuss that.
Teachers can earn PD credit for sessions attended. Here are the training dates
for the summer.

Student Response Systems: June 18 from 8:30-11:30

iPads: June 18 from 12:30-3:30
Chrome Books and Transformers: June 19 from 8:30-11:30
Learn Pads (if we get to purchase) June 19 from 12:30-3:30
Because we already have most of these devices the cost will be relatively low.
Teachers can only earn PD credit for the courses they attend. If we purchase
Learn Pads the cost will be $360 per Learn Pad and would like to have a class
set of them. The total cost for 30 Learn Pads would be $10,800 for this school
year. Over a 3 year period I would like to have a class set for each grade level.
That total cost would be $57,600.
I believe this plan will be effective because we are going to have training
courses and refreshers through out the whole school year. Staff already has most
of the above devices in the school building that they have access too. With
trainings, teachers should feel comfortable with using the devices with their
students.

Needs Assessment

Needs_Assessment-blank.docx

EVALUATION & RECOMMENDATION FOR ADAPTIVE/ASSISTIVE

TECHNOLOGY
We have quite a few iPads in our building now. In my Needs Assessment, I found some
apps that would benefit the diverse needs of learners in our school. I think the school
should purchase these apps to help enhance the learning of our students.
Our school is equipped with several FM audio systems, reading pens, and scanners. I
think it would be beneficial if we would purchase more apps to help students who need
help with communicating their needs and wants with peers and staff members at the
school.

Equitable Access
Our school has provided one laptop to each staff member. Teachers can sign up to use
the computer lab from 9:05-9:50 each day. We also have 1 portable lab that teachers
can sign up for. We are hoping to also add the class set of Learn Pads that teachers
can also sign up for in the near future. Students are allowed to go into classrooms that
are not using their computers to go in and do research and type papers. This is worked
out between the classroom teachers involved.
NETWORKS

WIRELESS: Currently 100% of our school has wireless access capability.

Goal: Teachers to be actively using the technology we currently have in our

building and expanding use of learn pads as they come available. (i.e,
interactive Smart boards, iPads, Student Response System, Chrome Books,
Laptops, Transformer notebooks, Learn Pads, and document Cameras.)

Strategies:

Survey teachers to determine need for interactive technology tools and their
comfort level. Also will survey to see how open they are to using the technology
and fears of using the devices.
Develop and implement plan over several years

Implementation:

Choose a group of teachers to help train other staff members and who can be
go to people when questions/problems arise.
Have summer and school year training workshops for devices available in our
building

Progress:

Wireless networks have been improved upon and tested.

All teachers have been supplied a laptop
Summer training has been scheduled.
A needs assessment and technology survey has been completed.

Professional Development:
The goal is to train the staff how to use the devices that are readily available in our
school.

4 half-day sessions to train the staff.

9 1-hour workshops.

Finances:
Technology Budget:
You should have a major section on finances separate from the budget. The finance
section will show the school's total technology budget. You should speak to new
expenses for technology and the justification for a broad-based technology support
mechanism. For example, if your district does not have a technology coordinator, this is
the place to substantiate that need. Many technology planners will encourage you to
set aside at least 30 percent of the total budget for support issues.

Investments:
Technology Devices:

$10,800 (30 devices at $360) for the 1st year

Over three year total we would need 160 devices at a cost of $57,600.

Training:
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Training will be paid by use of PD hours

New Positions:

N/A

Maintenance & Repairs:

$15,000 for replacements & repairs.

Appendices
The appendix section allows you to accumulate many documents and source
information that have helped you in the planning process. The appendix is a section to
which you can refer throughout your plan without having to include the original
documents at the specific points where you mention them; you can just direct the
reader to a particular appendix. It is possible that you will want to locate your actual
technology budget in the appendix so that modifications/updates to the budget can
be inserted without disturbing the text portion of the plan.
Here, you should include samples of your

Surveys
staff development sessions
committee minutes
inventories
Committee members' vitae.

Appendix A
Trainings
Expectations
Trainings to learn devices will be held this summer. I will lead some the trainings and
teachers who have equipment in their room will also help to lead sessions on their
devices for interested staff members. During the school year, I will hold trainings once a
month at 8:00 in the morning to share lessons and collaborate with colleagues. These
will be held on the first Wednesday of every month. During these trainings if someone
needs a refresher we can also discuss that. Teachers can earn PD credit for sessions
attended. Here are the training dates for the summer.
Student Response Systems: June 18 from 8:30-11:30
iPads: June 18 from 12:30-3:30
Chrome Books and Transformers: June 19 from 8:30-11:30
Learn Pads (if we get to purchase) June 19 from 12:30-3:30