EPSDtechintplan2004

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Status of Recommendations Elementary Level Need Action Timeline Budget Responsibility 1. Support Curriculum Through Extended Software Resources 1. Clarify process No cost 1. C&I Encourage instructional personnel to make recommendations Clarify and improve process 2. Improve forms 7/04 to 12/04 2. C&I, and IT after identifying and evaluating software. 3. Communicate process 3. C&I and principals 2. Provide Access to Appropriate Technology Resources Create and maintain an online inventory of technology resources. Determine status of current Develop accessible online inventory 7/04 to 3/05 IT IT resources 3. Support Communication for Instructional Personnel Upgrade the e-mail system for teachers. Provide uniform e-mail access 1. Evaluate e-mail system 4/04 to 5/05 IT IT 2. Install appropriate e-mail system 04/04 IT IT 3. Provide training 6/05 to 9/05 C&I C&I 1/05 to 3/05 IT C&I 9/05 pending results of pilot IT IT 4. Support Curriculum Through Pilot Program Meet different learning styles 1. Pilot Kidspiration in grades 2 and Implement Kidspiration software based on the instructional effectiveness as through use of graphic 5 per the outcome of the pilot program. organizers 2. Implement Kidspiration 5. Extend Technology Integration Provide instructional support through the addition of a Technology Increase instructional technology 1. Submit EPSD Cyclical Tool 11/04 to 1/05 Supt C&I support Integration Resource Teacher. 2. Hire teacher 08/05 Supt Personnel and C&I 6. Support Professional Development Provide appropriate professional development that demonstrates and Align with technological Provide courses through PDI Ongoing C&I C&I advancements and best promotes the integration of technology into the teaching practice. teaching practices Maintain active involvement in the District Technology Committee. Improve communication Increase collaboration Ongoing No cost DRE Middle Level Need Action Timeline Budget Responsibility 1. Provide Access to Appropriate Technology Resources Create and maintain an online inventory of technology resources. Determine status of current Develop accessible online inventory 7/04 to 3/05 IT IT resources 2. Deliver an Integrated Curriculum with Appropriate Resources to Enable Provide access to appropriate 1. Upgrades to hardware and 1. Ongoing (requests align to IT, C&I, and buildings IT technology software require compatability IT budget timeline) Students to expand Higher Order Thinking Skills 2. Require teacher software 2. Must precede requests for No cost C&I and IT evaluations hardware and software 3. May require pilots DRE 3. Support Differentiated Instruction Through the Use of Technology IT, C&I, and buildings IT 1. Ongoing (requests align to IT budget timeline) 2. Precede requests for hardware and software 1. Upgrades to hardware and software require compatibility 2. Require teacher software evaluations 3. May require pilots Provide access to appropriate technology Enable students to discover appropriate learning paths that best fit their C&I and IT No cost learning and instructional needs. DRE 4. Support Professional Development C&I Provide courses through PDI Ongoing C&I Align with technological advancements and best teaching practices Provide appropriate professional development that demonstrates and promotes the integration of technology into the teaching practice. DRE EPSD Technology Integration Plan Page 37 Maintain active involvement in the District Technology Committee. Improve communication Increase collaboration Ongoing No cost
High School Level Need Action Timeline Budget Responsibility 1. Provide Access to Appropriate Technology Resources IT Develop accessible online inventory 7/04 to 3/05 IT Determine status of current resources Create and maintain an online inventory of technology resources. 2. Extend and Maximixe Opportunities in Technology-Rich Learning Environments Ongoing C&I C&I 1. Continue to provide professional development 2. Submit the EPSD Cyclical Tool for tech support for extended day/weekend use Focus on maximizing the use of technology included in the newly Maximize use of technology 11/04 to 1/05 Supt Personnel and IT constructed multi-media center to enhance the curriculum and instruction. 3. Development of Resources IT Provide to instructional personnel access to training materials, curriculum, Improve access to resources 1. Improve district web service Ongoing IT Information owners research links, online resources, and lesson plans integrated with technology. 2. Coordinate content Ongoing No cost C&I Personnel and C&I 4. Extend Technology Integration Provide instructional support through the addition of a Technology increase instructional technology 1. Submit EPSD Cyclical Tool 11/04 to 1/05 Supt support Integration Resource Teacher. 2. Hire teacher 08/04 Supt 5. Support Professional Development C&I Provide courses through PDI Ongoing C&I Align with technological advancements and best teaching practices Provide appropriate professional development that demonstrates and promotes the integration of technology into the teaching practice. DRE Maintain active involvement in the District Technology Committee. Improve communication Increase collaboration Ongoing No cost District Level Action Timeline Budget Responsibility Computer installations (replacements & additions) Macungie Elementary IT IT Replace classroom PCs Completed 06/04 12 teacher PCs installed in new IT EHS Addition classrooms Completed 06/04 Construction Funds IT Laptops 90 laptops/3 carts for new addition Completed 06/04 Construction Funds Replace desktops with laptops for MS & Elem. H/W/F teachers IT IT Carol White Grant Completed 06/04 New classroom technology following IT Alburtis Elementary construction Completed 09/04 Construction Funds New classroom technology following IT Shoemaker Elementary reconstruction Scheduled for 08/04 to 05/05 Construction Funds Jefferson Elementary Replace classroom PCs Summer 2005 IT IT LMMS Library Replace library PCs Summer 2004 IT IT Replace irreparable television sets Sets replaced throughout Macungie Completed 05/04 IT IT Elem. And in other schools as needed. Videoconferencing Funds available beginning IT IT Budgeted funds for line charges 07/04 eBoard Renewed license Completed IT IT Nettrekker Renewed license Completed IT IT Schedule wiring project Completed 09/04 IT IT Additional data wiring to support networkable copiers, portable labs, individual laptops, classroom/office moves, etc. In-house web hosting To be operational by Spring IT IT Implement web server; design portal 2005 Address remaining approved requests in IT IT 2004-05 Technology Integration Plan Address individual requests On-going through 2004-05 Building Tech Requests EPSD Technology Integration Plan Page 38
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Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the
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Page 7 and 8: Major Findings Table 1. Survey resp
Page 9 and 10: High School level • All students
Page 11 and 12: 3. Devise a technology framework to
Page 13 and 14: Mrs. Kathy Moore Librarian, Eyer Mi
Page 15 and 16: Summary of Teacher Survey Responses
Page 19 and 20: Future Vision and Direction Researc
Page 23 and 24: Tang and Ginsberg in Developing Mat
Page 27 and 28: enhanced by team use of eBoards, pr
Page 31 and 32: III. Future Vision and Direction Ne
Page 33 and 34: Each school library received additi
Page 35 and 36: Computer Distribution Matrix and St
Page 37 and 38: Technology Budget Analysis The 2003
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Page 43 and 44: Appendix A EPSD Technology Integrat
Page 45 and 46: ISTE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOG
Page 49 and 50: Appendix C EPSD Technology Integrat
Page 51: Technology Use Survey February 2004

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