Technology Plan 2017-2020 - Bloom-Carroll High School

Bloom-Carroll Local School District

Technology Plan 2017-2020

Table of Contents

Executive Summary............................................................................2 Board of Education Goal ....................................................................4 Committee Process ............................................................................4 Committee Members .........................................................................5 Process ..............................................................................................6

1. Survey ....................................................................................................................................6 2. Critical Components................................................................................................................6 3. Critical Component Vision Statements.....................................................................................6 4. Current State of Technology ....................................................................................................7 5. Committee Recommendations ..............................................................................................10 6. Action Plans..........................................................................................................................15

a. Infrastructure .............................................................................................................................. 15 b. Equipment................................................................................................................................... 18 c. Student Learning Choices............................................................................................................ 23 d. Training/Professional Development ........................................................................................... 24

Considerations .................................................................................25 Recommendations for K-2................................................................25 Recommendations for 3-4 ................................................................26 Recommendations for 5-8 ................................................................26 Recommendations for 9-12 ..............................................................27 District Wide Recommendations ......................................................27 Estimated Cost.................................................................................28 Operations ....................................................................................... 28 Appendix A: Survey Results Summary .............................................29

Executive Summary

The Bloom-Carroll Local Schools (BCLS) technology plan represents the District's vision and recommendations, based on the current technology status, critical components and desired outcomes for instructional technology. This plan is a fluid document that can be revised as needed based on changes within the district. It is flexible, yet specific enough to serve as a guide in decision-making and budgeting. A committee of administration and staff, along with parent and teacher feedback from surveys that were created have been used to help develop this plan. This plan has been developed to assist the District in allocating funds with a focus on the components that are identified within this plan. Those components are infrastructure, equipment, student learning choices and training/professional development. The following plan specifies how the district will support the integration of technology in teaching and learning.

Infrastructure

The implementation of this plan must begin with an appropriate wired and wireless infrastructure that can support the increase of devices needed on the network. BCLS has already begun to create a robust technology infrastructure consisting of domain controllers, file storage servers, switches, high-density access points etc. that will help meet the demands of today. Cloud-based storage will need to be considered in the future to ensure staff and students have access to their necessary files. This infrastructure will ensure learners experience a robust, filtered Internet environment using a variety of technology to ensure success in the classroom.

Equipment

BCLS will strive for one cart of mobile devices per every two-teacher's district wide in grades 312. This will be accomplished during the course of this plan by using devices currently owned by the district while adding devices in deficient areas. Along with these carts, additional tablet devices will be placed in individual classrooms at the K-2 grade level, eliminating the need to upgrade current student desktops. This will increase the number of available devices, thereby creating more opportunity for teachers to integrate technology into their daily curriculum.

Student Learning Choices

Staff and students need access to online content in a dynamic and engaging way that supports college and career readiness. This plan calls for the District Technology Committee to meet biannually and review current online offerings to ensure the needs of the district are being met.

Training/Professional Development

Ongoing sustained professional development must be a top priority for the success of our student learners and teachers alike. It must be integrated within all grade levels and content areas, differentiated to meet the needs of the various teachers, and be available during and outside the scheduled workday. We must provide our staff with the appropriate tools so that they can be

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successful when integrating technology into their curriculum. We must provide staff with the capability to effectively use the variety of technology in their classroom. BCLSD will create a half-time technology integration specialist position and half-time technician. The person employed in this position will work with the technology and curriculum department to design and implement a variety of technology professional development across all content areas. This person will also serve in the capacity of computer technician to assist the technology department with ensuring all systems are operating effectively. We believe this position is critical as we move BCLSD forward and will ultimately improve student learning. Communication To be effective, it is critical that both staff and stakeholders be notified in a timely manner of the districts technology vision and upcoming changes in technology. This will ensure all those who have a stake in the success of BCLSD will not informed and knowledgeable of upgrades and enhancements. The IT department will communicate to staff of any modifications, upgrades, or changes in technology through email and direct contact.

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Board of Education Goal

The Board of Education (BOE) charged the technology department with the following goal: By February 2017, develop a technology plan that will be presented. This plan will help guide the district in decision making over the next three years. The plan must be sustainable and fluid.

Committee Process

The recommendations contained in this plan provide direction for the BOE, Superintendent, Treasurer, building administration, and staff in planning for technology initiatives. It is the goal of this committee to have this plan help make a significant impact on the educational experience of our students. The committee took the following steps in the development of the Technology Plan.

1. Assembled building level technology teams and elected one member from each to serve on a district committee

2. Developed and distributed a survey to parents and employees 3. Developed a district technology vision to advance instructional technology 4. Developed an understanding of the current state of technology within the district 5. Created recommendations to reach the desired state of technology 6. Developed a budget 7. Developed action steps

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Committee Members

The Bloom-Carroll Local School District would like to recognize the following members who played a role in the creation of this technology plan. These members represent teachers and administrators. The district would like to thank each of these members for their dedication in helping to shape this plan for the future. This technology plan was created collaboratively with all committee members.

Name

Travis Bigam Zach Bobo Robin Caudill Cindy Freeman Sara Haughn Lynn Landis Taylor Mavis Jodi Ranegar Cathy Reesman Zach Taylor Mark Thomas Sarah Wooding

Role

Treasurer Technology Teacher, BC Middle School Principal, BC Middle School Teacher, BC High School Superintendent Teacher, BC Primary Curriculum Special Education Technology Technology Teacher, BC Intermediate

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Process

1. Survey

Technology surveys were created and made available to both parents and teachers from November 4, 2016 ? November 16. 2016. The survey was created in Survey Monkey and was posted on the district website for parents. Parents were notified through School Messenger of the availability of the survey on three separate occasions and were encouraged to take this survey. The teacher survey link was emailed directly to the staff member and they were encouraged to participate in taking the survey. The number of respondents was: Parents, 281 and teachers, 100. Survey results from both parent and teacher surveys can be found in Appendix A.

2. Critical Components

The following components have been identified for this plan.

a. Infrastructure-Wiring, connectivity, and foundational support. b. Equipment-Physical devices used during instruction c. Student Learning Choices-How technology is used in the educational process d. Training/Professional Development-Continuing education opportunities e. Communication Strategies-How we will use technology as a communication tool

for stakeholders and how we will communicate the various ways in which technology is integrated into curriculum and instruction

3. Critical Component Vision Statements

1. Infrastructure: Provide adequate wired and wireless connectivity and bandwidth throughout the district which will support instructional efforts and allow for the needs of the future.

2. Equipment: Ensure equipment is capable of performing all necessary tasks and operations for grade levels and/or specific courses for all students and staff in order to promote success technology integration.

3. Student Learning Choices: Implement a plan for advancing student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

4. Training/Professional Development: Provide ongoing professional development culture that supports and encourages effective use of technologies and digital resources that enhance student learning.

5. Communication: Provide resources and opportunities to effectively communicate the proposed technology vision and bring awareness to the process of technology implementation.

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