TECHNOLOGY PLAN TEMPLATE

North American University

Education Department
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 5324: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO EDUCATION
Name: Ainura Zhigitekova

Date: November 22, 2015

This template is adapted from

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et/rs/documents/et14techplan.doc
California Department of Education
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The plan should guide the LEAs use of education technology for the next three
years.

Start Date: 8/19/2016

End Date: 5/31/2019
LEA Title: Blake Elementary School
Grade: KG-8
Contact information:
Blake Elementary School
191965 Main Street
PO Box 40
Woody, CA 93287
Phone number: 661-536-8559
A brief overview of the LEA:
This technology plan has been created to help students learn skills, gain knowledge,
analyze and solve the problems. It is developed with the help of principals, computer
managers, parents and other members of community. Educators are experts in their
fields and provide students with the highest quality possible educational experience. By
the end of the year students will demonstrate high academic standards at all subjects
and non-native students will learn English proficiently and read/speak fluently. Both
educators and students will enhance learning with the help of technology. This
technology plans inter-disciplinary nature will help to nurture future professionals and
empower true leaders.
Location: It is located in a secure small building in California amongst ranches and
homes. The school has a soccer field, basketball court, 2 classrooms equipped with
computers. Student can use computers with Internet connection for their research,
compositions, assignments, curriculum reinforcement. It is quiet and peaceful town
including a post office, fire station. 80% of population consists of Caucasian, remains are

Hispanic, Native and Black American.

Demographics 2011
6 students Hispanic
2 students White
8 students - Total number of students
4 teachers - Total number of teachers ( 1 principal,1 aide, 1 secretary, 1 custodian)
Website: http://blakesd.org/

Participation of stakeholders in the planning process

District Administration
School Principals
School Teachers
Network manager
Computer manager
Vendor
Parents
Students data
Goals for three years are established and reviewed by district administration. School
principals and teachers evaluated students data in order to assess how technology plan
can help at school achievement. Computer managers discussed about purchasing and
renewing the equipment from vendor. Parents were invited to several meetings to share
their ideas for the implementation of technology plan.

Summarize the plans major curricular and professional

development outcomes that are supported by research.
Nowadays, everyones life is filled with technology, iPads, smartphones, laptops,
Chromebook, kindle, etc. All these equipments with their Internet connection gives us
access to thousands of information and resources. With the help of technology we can
be a part of the world, by collaborating, sharing ideas, supporting each other. Each of us
is inspired, motivated regardless of our languages, nationalities, or disabilities

Describe and cite the relevant research that supports the

plans outcomes.
Office of Educational Technology. March 5, 2010. Transforming American Education:
Learning Powered by Technology. National Educational Technology Plan 2010. U.S.
Department of Education. Retrieved from
https://www.ed.gov/sites/default/files/NETP-2010-final-report.pdf
The National Educational Technology Plan represents 21st century learning powered by

technology in five spheres: learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure and

productivity. The 21st century learning focuses what and how to teach to the learners
according to their needs and goals.

Describe the connection between the research and the plans

goals.
The connection between the research and the plans goals is that the technology makes
possible to more learning resources than the traditional classroom instruction. Ondemand learning is now within reach, supporting learning that is life-long and life-wide
(Bransford et al., 2006).

Describe information gathered from site visits, including best

practices.
The NETP provides not only learning but also gaining skills such as critical thinking,
complex problem solving, collaboration and multimedia communication. These skills are
essential to become expert learners to the rapidly changing world. Moreover, TFA.net, a
website for all new educators, which stands for Teach for America, offers valuable
resources for teachers.
CURRICULUM COMPONENT CRITERIA.
The Plan must establish clear goals and realistic strategy for using
telecommunications and information technology to improve education services.
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)

What technology is currently available to all teachers?

Computers, Chromebooks, Printer, Projector, SMART board, Security camera are
available to all teachers. Moreover, iPads for each K-2 and K-3 will be purchased.
Tablets will be continued to purchase for grade levels. All these technologies are
available to use during class, at break time and lunch time break for instructional
settings: group work, individual word, presentations, etc.

How is technology currently being used by teachers and administrators to

promote effective classroom instruction and school management?
Technology training workshops are being held once in a month. Teachers are being
trained to use of cloud data services, SMART board integration, Google docs, Microsoft
office, exchange email server and online resources that support the new elementary
mathematics adoption. Moreover, eBooks and online resources are implemented in the
lesson plans.

Is technology currently available to all students?

Yes, all technologies are currently available to all students. They are able to use
technologies during class. It is also available for use after school upon request.
However, they cannot take them to home. Upper grade level students can use computer
lab for their research, presentations assignments. Kindergarten students can use iPads
according to schedule, K-2 and K-3 grades have access to Chromebooks in the
classrooms. Online access to all resources are available to all students both at home
and in school.

What replacement cycle has been built into the plan; and what funding is
needed to support the replacement policy?

Softwares need to be upgraded yearly due to its agreement, computers are to be

updated every 3 years. Projectors are to be upgraded to wall mounted projectors.
Technology plan aims to installing iPads for K-2 and K-3. Funding is under revision of
district administration.

What are the LEAs curriculum goals and plans for assisting students to meet
content standards and demonstrate college and career readiness?
LEAs curriculum goal creates opportunities for teachers to design, develop, collaborate,
inspire and attract learners into the new profession. Today, professionals use the Internet
continuously, blogs, wikis for different purposes such as research, collaboration,
communication. For that reason students should get acquainted with technology, so that
they would be prepared to me more productive later in their college life and career.

How will technology be used to create more powerful learning experiences to

improve student academic achievement?
Designing, conducting, surveying, collaborating, using assessment are all technology
based activities that enable more powerful learning experiences. They dont only
improve students academic achievements, but also develop their critical thinking,
complex problem solving, and self-directed learning.

What LEA board policies will be or have been developed to implement Internet
safety instruction?
Principals and students will be aware of Internet Use policies. LEA board policies offers
appropriate online behavior such as interaction via social networking, chat rooms. Each
student will be taught to Internet safety instruction.

What materials will be used to instruct students about Internet safety, including
how to use technologies to protect themselves and their privacy online?

Internet Use Procedures will be taught to all students. Safe, civil and legal online
activities for children can be accessed through electronic devices at school. Materials
about protecting children from scams, cybercrimes, online predators will be covered.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT

The Plan must have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff
understands how to use these new technologies to improve education services
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)

How does your LEA regularly assess teachers and administrators personal
technology proficiency skills?
Every year LEA will held a contest as the 21st centuries best proficiency skilled
teachers, where all teachers can take part. Administrators hold monthly meetings to
assess proficiency skills of teachers. Teachers have meetings weekly to discuss and
share their opinion about technology skills.

What do teachers and administrators consider as their needs for professional

development?
As new technologies appear, teachers and administrators together with specialists
evaluate its integration to the curriculum. Workshops, trainings and seminars are
considered to be the essential part of professional development.

What professional learning will be available so teachers and administrators can

make informed decisions using data to meet individual student academic needs?
Students record keeping and assessments, electronic grading software, enrollment
software will be available to meet individual student academic needs. Language
software for non-native speakers will be available. Algebra and online math testing will
be accessible. Teachers and administrators can communicate through email and
telephone about students academic success.

What professional learning will be available so teachers and administrators can

effectively use technology to assist with student assessment?
Ongoing feedbacks and grades can help students to guide the learning process.
Researchers claim that if the technology is used properly than it provides invaluable way
to deliver more personalized learning in a cost-effective way. Scheduling flexibility,
course content, alternative education choices and media will be available for teachers
and administrators to assist with student assessment.

INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, SOFTWARE, AND

ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPONENT CRITERIA
The Plan must include an assessment of the telecommunication services,
hardware, software, asset management, and other services that will be needed to
improve education services.
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)

What technology access do parents have at home? What technologies do parents

prefer for home/school communication?

Parents prefer to communicate with school through email, texts, websites,

electronic portfolios, online surveys and video chat. If the child is sick or cant
come to school for some other reason, then parents can let his teacher know
about it, or teacher can talk to parents about childs academic progress, all these
happen with the help of technology.

What hardware/infrastructure currently exists at each school site?

Each school site is equipped with computers, laptops, monitors, printers, etc. School
experts choose the hardware, however, they change very rapidly. Almost all students
use computer daily, most of the times computers need repairing.

What technologies will teachers and administrators need to successfully

implement the plans goals and benchmarks?

The annual benchmarks should be accurate. The reason is the teachers

and administrators come up with the plan that presents needs and
goals with detailed actions and steps. For example, Video cameras,
printer, scanner, copier need to be carefully purchased by this
particular vendor or etc.

What emerging technologies could be used to implement the plans goals?

Technology plan aims to combine all the servers and data of all
schools, so that teachers can have an access to all the services
wherever they are and whenever they want. It would be available to
control all the servers of all the schools in one county.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION COMPONENT
The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school to monitor
progress toward the specific goals and make mid-course corrections in response
to new developments and opportunities as they arise.

(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)

Who will oversee the data collection, analysis, and program modification
process?
The technology committee will oversee the data collection and provides the means of
meeting the goal set forth. The technology committees representatives are executive
director, board president, board member, funding support specialist, IT director, etc.

Who will participate in the monitoring and evaluation process?

In the monitoring and evaluation process school principal, the dean of
academics in the campus and district administration will participate. They will
review and give feedback to the central office.
How often will data be collected and summarized? Who is responsible?
Data will be collected bi-monthly. Relevant data will be collected from student
information center and student assessment. Data Director will be responsible for this and
understands and analyze student mobility, professional development for teachers and
parents involvement.

How often will the status of plan implementation be reported

to the
LEA superintendent and the stakeholders?
Although this technology plan has been designed for 3 years, status of plan
implementation will be reported yearly.