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Technology Plan
Adopted: First Revision: Second Revision: Third Revision:
November 1997 February 2001 March 2004 March 2007
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Technology Committee Membership Superintendent: Technology Coordinator:
Robert Bangtson Joe Sand
Principals:
Greg Berge (High School) Mark Opsahl (Elementary)
Teachers:
Robert Bitzan (Elem) David Ellefson (MS) Chris Heitman (Elem) Lori McNamara (Elem) Paula Marshall (Sp. Ed.) Cathy Nolt (HS/Specialists) Jennah Verhey (Media Specialist)
Para:
Gina Mensing (Tech Support)
Community: Mike Kehren (School Board) Jane McNamara (School Board) Wayne Hahn (School Board) Dan Ryan (School Board) Rock Ramboldt (School Board) At Large:
Brian Buerck (Buerck’s Computers/Consulting)
Students:
Ad Hoc Committee of students lead by NHS member Allison Albers
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Technology Instructional Environments (Revised from SEMTEC) High Tech Classroom Equipment One computer for every student Teacher Laptop with Web Cam & CD/DVD read/write Smartboard/Projector/Classroom Surround Sound Printer/Copier/Scanner Digital/Video Camera Combination TV/DVD Phone with voice mail Video Conferencing Capability Infrastructure Internet 1 & 2 connectivity (T-3) Multiple drops/Wireless, 1GB Switches Web Email Web Page Presence (rSchool) Student Information System (SIS): JMC Gradebook (IP & Web based) Staff Development (Maintain 2% money from state) 40 – 50 Hours of training to prepare staff to function fully in this environment 100+ Hours of development time to imbed into curriculum (structured time & Independent/self paced time). Mid-level Tech Classroom Equipment One computer for every 5 students Teacher Laptop with Web Cam & CD/DVD read/write LCD Projector TV//VCR/DVD Overhead Projector Shared Cart (Area/Discipline/# of Teachers) for peripherals: camera/scanner/printer Software: Msft. Office Suite, Internet Filtering, Web Browser Phone Infrastructure As Above Staff Development As Above Total Cost of Ownership (Information from SEMTEC Group)
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COST BREAKDOWNS Budget Component
% of Budget
Annual Cost Per Computer
Annual Cost Per Student
Replacement 52%
$260
$63.89
Software
9%
$45
$11.06
Network/Servers
20.4%
$102
$25.06
Supplies
6.4%
$32
$7.86
Service
2.2%
$11
$2.70
5%
$25
$6.14
5%
$25
$6.14
Costs/Repair Costs
Connectivity/ Internet Access Professional Development Support Staff
14%
$58.00
Hidden Costs
45%
$180.00
Infrastructure Costs
5%
$20.00
10%
$40.00
Teacher Release Time For Training Total
$420.85
Note: Information drawn from SEMTEC, Garnett Group, Rand Corp., DOE’s of California , New Jersey & Denver, IBM, MIT & “Schools Find Hidden Costs of High Tech”.
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Internet Acceptable Use Permission Form Parent/Guardian: I have read, understand and agree to the Goodhue Public School District #253 Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Should my child misuse this privilege, as indicated in the AUP, I understand that the school reserves the right to revoke access to the Internet. I shall not hold the district responsible for materials acquired by my child on the system, for violations of copyright restrictions, users’ mistakes or negligence or any costs incurred by my child. ________________________________________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian (Please Print)
_____________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian
________________ Date
Student: I have read and understand the Internet Acceptable Use Policy. I understand that failure to follow the guidelines of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy may result in suspension of my privileges to access the Internet. ___________________________________________________________________________ Name of Student (Please Print)
__________________________________________ Teacher’s Name
______________________ Homeroom/Advisor
________________________________________________________ Signature or Student
______________ Date
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Student Acceptable Use Policy for Internet Access July 1, 2007 Goodhue Public School District #253 has a high quality, high speed infrastructure to provide the student access to World Wide Web. The Internet and other on-line resources are provided for the intended use of supporting and enriching instructional programs and to further student learning. Our network facilities are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance to the mission of the Goodhue School District. Acceptable Use Agreement Although the district has gone to great lengths to insure compliance to State & Federal Internet Filtering requirements there are still many unregulated collections of resources the district cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information or the appropriateness of any material that a student may encounter. Therefore, before using the district’s on-line resources, each student and his/her parent/guardian shall sign and return the updated Acceptable use Agreement Form. Supervision Certified staff shall supervise students while using on-line services at the school site, and may ask instructional assistants and student aids to assist in this supervision. The principal or designee shall oversee the maintenance of each school’s technological resources and may establish guidelines and limits on their use. He/she shall ensure that all students using these resources receive training in their proper use. Expectations & Responsibilities Students are responsible for appropriate behavior on the school’s computer network just as they are in the classroom and school grounds. The use of the network is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked if abused. The user is personally responsible for his/her actions in accessing and utilizing the school’s network/hardware/software. The student is advised never to access, keep, or send anything that they would not want their parents or teachers to see. The principal or designee shall make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated these regulations and may deny, revoke or suspend a user’s access at any time. The decision of the principal of designee shall be final.
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Expectations & Responsibilities (cont.) 1. Privacy: Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review communications to maintain system integrity to insure that students are using the system responsibly. 2. Downloading: Students should never download or install any commercial software, shareware, or freeware onto network drives or disks unless they have permission from their supervising staff member. Nor should student copy other people’s work or intrude into other people’s files. 3. Actions: Students are prohibited from accessing, posting, submitting, publishing or displaying harmful matter or material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive or sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based on their race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or political beliefs. 4. Practices: Uses shall not use the system to encourage the use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco, nor shall they promote unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law or district policy. 5. Vandalism: The intentional uploading, downloading or creating computer viruses and/or any malicious attempt to harm or destroy district equipment or materials or the data of any other user will result in the cancellation of user privileges. Should students encounter any of the preceding material by accident they should report it to their teacher immediately.
Any collaborations or sharing of work on the Internet through Blogs, Wikis, etc. will adhere to the guidelines set up in the GNU lesser General License agreement.
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SUPERVISING TEACHER I have read the school district policy relating to safety and acceptable use of the school district computer system and the Internet and agree to promote these policies with the students. Because the student may use the Internet on the school district computer system for individual work or in the context of another class, I cannot be held responsible for the student’s use of the Internet or network. As the supervising teacher I do agree to instruct the students on acceptable use of the Internet and network and proper network etiquette.
TEAHCER’S SIGNATURE ________________________________________________
_____________________ Date
GOODHUE SCHOOL DISTRICT #253 EMPLOYEES I have read and do understand the school district policy relating to safety and acceptable use of the school district computer system and the Internet and agree to abide by them. I further understand that should I commit any violations, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.
EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE ________________________________________________
____________________ Date
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A. Planning and Needs Assessment 1. Organization Leadership and Technology Planning Committee A. Planning Group Leaders a. Superintendent, Robert Bangtson b. Technology Coordinator, Joe Sand B. Technology Planning Committee (see page 1) C. Partnerships a. The district cooperates with the Wasioja Education Technology Consortium (WETC) for our Wide Area Network access and support. Our bandwidth consists of a T3 shared by the three schools in the consortium. WETC is also delivers our Interactive Television Courses and provides our video conferencing capabilities. b. The district contracts its Local Area Network service to Burecks Computers & Consulting Inc. of Winona, Minnesota. c. Goodhue Public Schools also utilizes Region V for connectivity to the management software called “Smart Finance� and to provide for reporting to the Department of Education. d. The technology planning process is committee driven, with the support of the technology coordinator and the superintendent. The technology is used to support curriculum development and delivery, learning activities, achievement towards our Minnesota Standards, administration, and public library services. This planning is critical to the effective utilization, prioritization, and leverage of resources. D. Technology Planning and Steering Committee a. The technology planning steering committee is actively involved in the technology planning and implementation strategy. This group represents the stakeholders involved with the organization, develops and recommends the technology plan, and oversees the implementation of the action plan.
b. The technology planning steering committee consists of teacher representatives, administrators, technology coordinators, support staff representative, student representatives, and members of the community.
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c. The steering committee will make quarterly evaluations throughout the year and begin developing a new plan in 2007. d. The committee will evaluate the following: i. Continue to schedule classes for staff, students, administration and community. ii. Continue to evaluate the need for new hardware and software. iii. Continue to evaluate the need for wider bandwidths. iv. Continue to evaluate the change in technological advances. v. Continue to provide adequate support to existing technologies. vi. Continue to promote Technology as one of the district’s main Staff Development goals. 2. Demographics of School District A. Goodhue Public Schools is a K-12 building with approximately 630 students. The school serves the community and surrounding area of approximately 2000 residents. B. Our school is located in southeastern Minnesota, 15 minutes southwest of Red Wing, 30 minutes north of Rochester, and 60 minutes south of the Twin Cities area. C. The community and surrounding area have shown a very positive growth climate in the past six years resulting in an increased student enrollment rate. D. Out WAN service arrangement was restructured this year (2006-07) through our WETC consortium due to the fact that we went from four schools to three.
3. Needs Assessment A. The technology needs of the district have been identified through district web based surveys but the main driving force has been our attempt to imbed technology into the District’s curriculum by adhering to the National ISTE standards, NCLB legislation and our state Academic Standards.. B. The continuing overriding technological need that our small rural district has to achieve is continued adequate and affordable bandwidth to enable our district to continue and improve on our link to the global community.
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a. Provide all learners with technologically enriched learning environments. b. Provide continuous acquisition and update of equipment, hardware, software, and building infrastructure. c. Continue to offer staff development opportunities to include: i. Updating staff technology skills for job expectations ii. Curriculum inclusion of appropriate technology skills iii. Training to assists learners in meeting Minnesota Standards iv. Provide adaptive technologies for learners with special needs d. Provide technology security to the best of the district’s ability. e. Secure financial commitment from the Board of Education. f. Secure funding from additional resources to include E-rate, No child Left Behind Title II, Part D funding, LSTA funding, grant opportunities, and donations. B. Vision, Objectives and Strategies for Technology 1. Vision Statement: Goodhue Public Schools through the collaborative efforts and shared vision of students, parents, staff, community members and business leaders will promote authentic, engaging learning experiences for all learners through our technological advanced school in this age of information. The mission of the Goodhue Public School, a partnership of students, staff, parents and the community, is to provide a disciplined, caring and challenging environment which allows students to acquire the knowledge, life-long learning skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary to lead productive and rewarding lives.
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B. The common ground of the two statements is the collaborative approach to change and growth through the cooperation of all stakeholders (students, parents, staff, community) in the area to continue to improve how we engaged the learner and enable them to be successful through life long learning. 2. Objectives and Strategies
Goodhue Public Schools is striving to have technology available for development of the skills necessary to succeed in higher education at the college or vocations level, or further training to enter the world of work locally, nationally and internationally.
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Technology in education must be a tool for learning, collaboration, curriculum development, and staff development. District #253 must use technology to support what we know about how students learn best; being responsible for their own learning, engaged and motivated by learning, development of thinking/learning strategies, and the ability to work with others. B. Strategies employed by the district to enable access to our stakeholders are:
a. Representation on our local Intranet by students/parents/staff/school board and administration. b. Web page presence for school district: i. Paid for from fund balance ii. Maintained by school district staff and students iii. Supports: school, city, & community iv. School site updated daily/weekly c. Electronic Government Services used (EGS) i. MARRS (student data, attendance, etc.) ii. STARRS (teacher data) iii. Graduation (High Standards) through 04-05 minimum iv. Minnesota Academic Standards reporting as required by law v. Financial reporting d. Interactive television (ITV) is used within the framework of a three school (WETC) system. Classes offered strive to offer Advance Placement courses for our juniors and seniors and to help offset a student’s need to go Post Secondary Education Option. e. Intranet has been operational since 2002-03 school year f. On-line resource web sites through SELCO
C. Future strategies to be employed by the district to enrich technological access to our stakeholders ascertained from our needs assessments are: a. Improved use of communication tools i. Web based email made available on web site and additional training in calendaring and distribution lists. ii. 100 % of staff represented with their own web presence with weekly updates, including podcasts & Wikis.
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1. Background information on themselves 2. Email address & other contact information 3. Course syllabi 4. Classroom rules 5. Educational Links for their discipline 6. Weekly calendar/assignments iii. Work with the local cable company and Goodhue Lions to establish an education access channel to serve the community by the 2008-09 school year. iv. Web based announcements beginning 07-08. v. Smartboard setup installed in all elementary and all core curricular classes by end of 08-09 school year. vi. Continued use of 2% staff development funds to stress the importance and commitment to integrating technology into the districts curriculum. vii. Update technology scope and sequence for K-3, 4-6, viii. 7-8, and 9-12 grades by the beginning of 07-08 school year. ix. Addition of Supervisory Software for lab settings 07-08 b. Curriculum adaptations i. Continued training in Internet research skills at the upper elementary level (grades 5&6) during the school year and grade eight through their word processing class. ii. Intermediate research skills offer to 9th grade, year 2008. iii. Advanced research skills offered to 10th grade, year 2008. iv. Introduction & intermediate levels of Excel spreadsheet software offered to 8th grade word processing and 9th grade math & science classes in 2008-09 school year with emphasis on data collected through the use of probes. v. Introduction of movie maker software (2008-09) to 6th 9th grade students for use in all disciplines for presentations and project inclusion. vi. Increased student access to point and click web authoring software (Wikis, Blogs) to share assignments and projects with local and global community.
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vii. Curriculum inclusion needs identified in staff survey 1. Cooperative learning projects – addressed through mentoring and staff development training, continued.. 2. Global interaction – improved bandwidth (Internet II) needed to provide quality voice and video streaming for more on-line interaction and subsequent learning through our WETC consortium. (2007-08) 3. Begin self-paced Individual Learning Plans for the staff in their attempt to improve their technology skills. 4. Hire an additional Technology/Curriculum person to help guide and teach the staff in their on-going work of inclusion of technology. 5. Embed into technology classes more guidelines for Personal Electronic Device (PED) use both in and out of school. 6. Designate areas in building for PED use.
D. Proposed strategies to meet the new Minnesota Academic Standards. a. All proposed strategies will be phased in over the next year so all curriculums and appropriate technologies will be in place for the required 2008-09 school year. b. All standards will require additional research skills in finding data on the Internet. Basic classes are being implemented this school year. c. Teachers will be required to familiarize themselves with on-line data sources to facilitate higher order thinking skills. (Training in Grolier & Search engines) d. English Standards 1. On-line drill and practice and enrichment sites 2. Use of site based and web based software to demonstrate literal, interpretive, inferential, and evaluative comprehension.
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e. Math Standards i. Use of word processing software for the creation & solving of word problems. ii. Use of graphics software in identifying size, shape, color or thickness. iii. Drawing software for drawing two and three-dimensional shapes. iv. Probes and sensors for measurement and comparisons. v. Excel spreadsheet software for data manipulation and for graphing and table creation. vi. Boolean search strategies to understand words and phrases such as “and,” “or,” “if,” etc. (Excel Software) vii. Wireless technology for advanced calculator use and collaboration. (T1-84 Graphing Calculators) g. Science Standards i. Probes and sensors for measurement and comparisons. ii. Office applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint for experimentation and presentation of reports and projects. iii. Interaction with the science community through our Internet access. iv. Additional science software for higher order problem solving. h. Social Studies Standards i. Improved search strategies for researching. (instigated, winter 04) ii. Improved mapping skills through downloadable puzzles and games. (instigated, fall 03) iii. Time line generation using graphing software. iv. Additional access to local, regional, and federal government web sites. v. Site based and web based simulations to facilitate meeting the economic, citizenship, and law standards. (07-08) Moodle vi. Cultural diversity through on-line interaction with other ethnicities.(07-11)
E. Zire 71 Palm Initiative The twenty handhelds purchase in 2004 have been gathered into a lab for the fourth grade students and are used for enrichment centers.
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C. Policy and Procedures 1. The technology policy of the Goodhue Public School District is developed, updated, and reviewed yearly by our technology committee. A basic long-range plan is made on three-year intervals determined by the committee and approved by the school board. All technology policies created by the group will be reviewed yearly and updated as necessary, including, but not limited to, Internet, hardware and e-mail policies for staff, students, and community members. 2. This committee shall meet at least quarterly to evaluate progress and monitor needs, demands and changes in focus and direction. The final meeting each year will be used for evaluation and goal setting for the following year. 3. Students of Goodhue Public Schools shall have equal access to any/all educational technology. Any student of any ability will not be discriminated against using equipment or technology owned by the Goodhue Public School District. 4. The committee continues to evaluate technology needs of students with disabilities and/or special needs to insure that all students have equal access to technology. This includes present needs of students as well as future needs of students. The committee will involve special education coordinators, locally and regionally, when making hardware and software purchases. 5 Staff development training will be given to teachers to accommodate their needs to understand new technology for students with disabilities. This training will be used to boost adoption and integration of specific technology accommodations in the classrooms. 6. Goodhue Public Schools has installed 8e6Technologies filtering (2007) software in compliance with the Internet Safety and Children’s Internet Protection Act that is monitor on a daily basis by our WETC WAN supervisor, with input from local technology coordinator. 7. Goodhue Public Schools LAN’s data and network is secured by monitoring software and hardware that includes CITRIX and Microsoft Server 2000 software and Fortress Grand restrictive software. Network traffic is monitored on a daily or weekly basis through the use of event viewers, tracing software, and shadowing software. 8. District #253 has purchased oversized monitors, various keyboard sizes and shapes and mice configurations along with adjusting chairs, desks and headphones to assist school and library customers with exceptional needs. One 60” Smartboard was purchased in 2007 for the Special Education department.
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D. Technology Infrastructure, Management, and Support 1. Technology Closet (main floor) a. Phone Equipment (Valcom V-2006a, purchased 1995) b. Voice Mail (Valcom V-2006a, purchased 1995) c. Interactive Television equipment (Digital upgrade 2003) d. Nine 100 base Asante FS4124R switches (2003) e. Two 100 base Asante 3524 switches (2003) f. One 100 base 6216M Switch (2003) g. Two Asante Expansion Hubs (1995) h. Cisco 2600 router with DS3 Internet access from WETC i. Servers 1. Windows 2000 data server (1.2 Ghz, tape backup) 2. Eight Windows 2000 Terminal Servers with CITRIX A. CITRIX 1 – 1.2 GHz B. CITRIX 2 – 750 Mb C. CITRIX 3 – 450 Mb D. CITRIX 4 – 1.4 GHz – 40 GB Hard Drive E. CITRIX 5 - 1.4. GHz – 40 GB Hard Drive F. DELL 6 - 900 MHz – 200 GB Hard Drive G. DELL 7 - 900 MHz - 200 GB Hard Drive H. CITRIX 8 – 1.4 GHz – 80 GB Hard Drive I. DELL - 900 MHz – 200 GB Hard Drive (Tape/Backup Server) 3. Windows 2000 Web Server – rSchool Web Software 4. Windows NT Administrative Server (tape backup) 2. Technology Closet (2nd floor of new addition) a. Two 100 base Asante 3524 switches (2003) 3. Replacement/upgrade schedule a. Cubic CITRIX servers or Microsoft servers will be purchased for school year 2008-09 for a total changeover of network backbone. 4. Level of Technology Staff Support a. Part-time Computer Coordinator (50%) b. Tech lab assistant elementary (6 hours per day) c. Media Center lab assistant (2 hours per day) d. JMC help line for grading and attendance (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) e. Buercks Computers & Consulting Inc. contracted for 16 hours of on-site support per month with additional 20 hours remote access at will. f. Three weeks of Tech Coordinator contracted time h. Full time position to be added in 2007-08 for technology/curriculum support person to help embed technology in curriculum, with the money appropriated as following: 50% staff development, 50% General Fund.
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5. Equipment Inventory & Replacement Schedule Room
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Elementary Lab
30
Type Nobilis
MHz/GHz
RAM/HD
2.0 GHz
512/80gb
HP Elementary Lab 1 LaserJet Printer HP 6000 Elementary 1 Color Second Floor LaserJet Elementary 2002 PC 20 900 MHz Classrooms Nobilis 2001 High School Lab 26 Wyse Terminals HP 4240 High School Lab 1 LaserJet 2001 English Rm. 201 6 Wyse Terminals Industrial Arts 2006 PC 25 2 GHz CAD Lab Nobilis Title 1 2004 PC 3 2 GHz Elementary IMB HP 6000 Industrial Arts 1 Color CAD Lab LaserJet HP Industrial Arts 1 Design Jet CAD Lab 450C 2001 Media Center 22 Wyse Terminals Media Center 2004 16 1.9GHz PCs Nobilis High School 2002 PC 28 900 MHz Classrooms Nobilis Special Education 2003 PC 4 1.2 GHz Rooms Nobilis 2002 PC Administration 3 900 MHz Nobilis Office Support 2007 4 2 GHz Staff Nobilis *Average life of Lab computers is four years.
Replace New 2007* New 2007 2009-10
512/20gb
2007-08 2008-09 New 2007 2009-10
512/80gb
New 2006*
512/80gb
2008-09 New 2006 2009-10
2008-09 512/80gb
2009-10
512/40gb
2007-08
128/30gb
2007-08
128/20
2007-08
512/80
New 2007
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6. Hardware peripherals and miscellaneous a. Printers – LaserJet black & white b. Phones – Comdial Impact c. TV’s – Magnavox, 25 in. color d. VCRs/DVDs – JVC e. Overhead projectors f. LCD projectors g. Scanners h. Video Cameras (3 digital) i. Digital Cameras j. HP Design Jet Printer/Plotter k. Smartboards
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E. Role of School Media Center/Library and Public Library System or Public Library 1. Media Center as Community Technology Center a. Centrally located in building, serves K- Adults b. While the integration of technology into the classrooms has modified and enhanced teaching and learning, the further connection of the community and school through technology for life long learning continues to be a developing focal point. Our Media Center works as a core ‘hub’ for continuous educational opportunities for the diverse needs of are learners. Community-wide connections with local and Internet access capabilities will assist in the flow of information and communication. Cross-age and multi-age groups of learners and information seekers can use multiple sources for collecting an/or communicating data regularly through the Goodhue Public Library. c. Computer and technology skill course are offered to community members based on surveyed needs of the learners of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Parent-child technology learning courses, Internet strategies, word processing techniques, and electronic e-mail procedures are some of the “how-to” learning opportunities (for the ‘no tech’, low tech, or high tech customer) made available through Goodhue’s Community Education, which also hosts courses at the Goodhue public Schools’ site. 2. Role the school media center/library plays in supporting instruction. a. Our media paraprofessional is allotted two hours per week to the students in dealing with web based programs and also answers and/or demonstrates the use of the Microsoft Office Applications software that are used in the District.
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b. The media generalist and Para spend 25 to 30% of their week in assisting teachers by locating research sites that have the appropriate information for the students to complete the required class assignments. 3. The media generalist sits on the technology committee and is directly responsible for our students Techmaster program that allows students increased access to the schools technology through individual, self-paced projects. 4. Like many districts our Media Center saw deep cuts in the 2001-02 school year, with a 40% reduction in the materials and resources that could be purchased. We were, however, able to maintain the two full time staff members. 5. Our Media Center has partner with the SELCO group for numerous years in order to provide additional media support to our students and community. F. Staff Development and Training 1. Goodhue staff must utilize technology to enhance their professional practice and productivity, to progress in their understanding and use of technology options, and to provide and facilitate a variety of developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, across subject areas, for a diverse student population. The uniqueness of each teacher and class will be considered while building specific teaching strategies to meet technology goals. All subject area curriculums will include all appropriate preparatory standards in their subject curriculums. Curricula will provide instructional opportunities to meet the needs of all students. Teachers will communicate with staff, students and parents with technology, as well as record attendance, evaluations, grades, and student comments regularly through technology tools, and will use technology to develop daily lesson plans and enhance class curriculum. 2. The special needs of students identified by IEP, 504, and LEP are to be addressed in the instruction and assessment by accommodations, modifications, or exemptions as written in the student’s individual plan. Accommodations, modifications and exemptions will follow state guidelines. 3. Goodhue staff and community will have on-site technical support. Technology personnel will orientate and train learners in technology usage, as well as over see ongoing repairs, maintenance, and problem solving and troubleshooting with the technical systems at the Goodhue site.
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4. Classroom teachers will be on the Technology Steering Committee to help supervise realistic teacher training and staff development, to develop an ongoing assessment of students and staff, plans and procedures for instruction to effectively give technology tools to school and community. Responsible use of the technology systems will be expected. (See Internet Acceptable Use)
5. The district will provide time and resources for all staff to attend technology training sessions, workshops, conferences and in-service options dedicated to promoting the use and infusion of technology into departmental curriculums. The district will also continue to develop and implement a scope and sequence technology plan for K-12 students in order to successfully meet the new Minnesota Academic Standards. a. K-6 students: Opsahl, Bitzan, Heitman, Mensing, Marshall, Sand b. 7- 12 students: Berge, Ellefson, Nolt, Verhey, Sand 6. Challenges to staff development faced by the Goodhue District. a. Staff time and attitude to handle the challenge of continual update and/or change. b. Lack of technology support availability with part-time coordinator. c. Lack of available “discipline focused” training. d. Lack of effective summer training opportunities for staff and the administration. 7. In order to address some of these challenges the staff development team has Proposed the use of some of the 2% money in the hiring of a full-time Technology/Curriculum person to support the staff for the school year 2007-08. H. Implementation Plan July 1, 2007 – June 30, 20011 1. Continue hardware and software purchases as upgrades are needed a. Purchase of operation software on an annual or quarterly basis. b. Purchase of application software as hardware (desktop) warrants. c. Purchase server hardware and software for school year 2008-09. d. Purchase desktop hardware on a three to five year rotation, minimum.
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2. Continue to develop the Techmasters program and our project-based curriculum as designed for the ongoing G.O.A.L.S. class. 3. Continue to expand bandwidth capabilities through our WETC consortium by accessing the Internet II system by the 2007-08 school year. 4. Partner with our local telecommunication company for cable access by year 2008. 5. Continue to cooperate with the local government, civic clubs, and community to help preserve the rural community identity of Goodhue. 6. The Goodhue School staff will have the final technology scope and sequence to technology integration into the curricula by the beginning of the 2007-08 school year. 7. The main focus of staff development training will be based on project based curriculum needs. The staff will bring existing or planned projects that they are using or going to use in their classrooms and the technology staff will work with the classroom teacher in determining what technology is needed and the hardware, software, and training to go with. The training will take place mainly in the summer months proceeding the school year with before and after school hours allotted for follow up activities. To enable our staff to be successful is this endeavors it will be imperative that the district continue to allocate 2% monies for staff development opportunities. 8. Hardware purchases will deviate from the practice of the past few years; Wyse Terminals accessing main servers to more desktop workstation units because of the change in makeup of Internet based resources. This will necessitate the downloading and uploading of collaborative software used in sharing and presenting concepts and projects. (Podcasts, Moviemaker, etc.) 9. The major software investment that the district will be required to make within the scope of this plan will be the upgrade to Microsoft Office Suite 2007 and ultimately Windows Vista. Due to planned obsolescence we will be required to replace our Server Closet software in the year 2008-09. 10. To enable the district to incorporate technology fully into the curriculum and use technology to meet the required state and federal standards an individual that is responsible for development of technology into the curriculum, from beginning to end, to ensure stability and success in the area will be hired for the year 2007-08.
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11. The main focus of our technology hardware purchase will center around the increase in the number of SmartBoards that are used in the district. Eleven boards were purchased in the 2007-08 school year because of the Microsoft Class Action settlement and an additional 14 boards we will purchased at the end of the school year to reach our goal of a SmartBoard in every elementary room and one in all of the core areas in the high school. I. Evaluation Plan 1. The goal of the technology plan, using technology for life long learning, can be measured most effectively through a summaritive evaluation by the Technology Directory and formatively by the; Technology Steering Committee. 2. The most identifiable benchmark for technological progress in the upcoming school years will be the quality of the updated curriculums once embedded with technology and the ability of the students, staff, and community to integrate their daily lives with the electronic world of the web. 3. Evaluation of 2004–2007 technology plan. The plan will be reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Technology Coordinator and the three Goodhue Administrators. The technology coordinator will also address the school board at either their October or November board meeting with an explanation of current focus and how we have meet our present and future goals. A. Monitoring Implementation 1. Use checklists, classroom observation (principals, tech coordinator, tech curriculum coordinator), and surveys to determine; implementation rate, results, actions, & reactions. B. Determine the Impact 1. Determine, through lesson plan review & interviews the outcomes of the implementation. 2. Summarize the findings for all stakeholders 3. Furnish appropriate recognition: staff meetings, paper, web page C. Communicate Accomplishments 1. Monthly & year end recognition for both staff and students. 2. Publication of results in local and regional state and educational media. D. Assess our current vision 1. Determine whether the vision is being realized. 2. Decide if the vision is still appropriate. 3. Continue the planning process. 4. Continue to inform, educate, and motivate staff and colleagues. 5. Continue to seek present and new resources. 6. Continue to monitor and review the vision.
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4. Summary of the evaluation of the 2004 -07 Technology Plan. A. Planning group leaders and tech committee: a much greater emphasis was placed on technology hardware purchase and implementation due to two major events. One, the hiring of a new high school principal with an excellent technology background and the desire to implement change in how schools operate. The other was the money received from the Microsoft Class Action settlement. These were both complemented by the increased tech savvy of our staff & leaders. B. Partnerships: Our main vendor for outsourcing our LAN support sold Out to a new proprietor which only complemented our push for more technology due to his ability to adjust and advice us in increasing our backbone network. Our WETC consortium went from four schools to three and our Internet provider was changed to Sleepy Eye Telco. The scope of our ITV classes has gone from expansion of high class choices to primarily offering AP classes to our students with movement towards computer based on-line courses. C. Demographics: Our district continues to be strong financially and has seen a increase in the student population in the last two years resulting in more money becoming available to used toward improving our classroom technology environment. D. Objectives and Strategies: Our main strategy of using the Web to help communicate to and educate for our stakeholders has been pushed to the forefront this past year with the implementation of SmartBoards in many classrooms, the use of Video Conferencing through our WETC consortium and the adaptation of the Internets new collaborative tools (Wikis, Blogs, Google Desktop, YouTube, etc.) that allow our students more freedom of expression and access. We have had very good participation on our new rSchool web page by the staff and is used by the students in their daily classroom management. The main compliment to our curriculum integration has been the purchase of access to the United Streaming web site and the use of staff development money to promote the curriculum writing for all new Smartboard users. Tied to this has also been the purchase of new text and software in the math and science areas.
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E. Policy and Procedure: Due to the ubiquitous nature of the Internet in today’s school setting, it was necessary to update our AUP for the district. F. Infrastructure, Management & Support: Due to the heavy workload on our severs from the implementation of more web based instruction it was necessary to upgrade our servers from 4 serving the district to 8. This was made possible through the purchase of 3 used Dell servers from Target Corporation and the new Blade Server technology. Staff Development also instigated the move toward a new staff position that would focus on supporting the inclusion of technology into the curriculum. Our policy of replacing labs within a four to five year time frame was followed with the replacement of the CAD lab in 2006 and the elementary lab in 2007. Our main focus now will be to upgrade the teachers’ machines to laptops with the Vista operating system. G. Media Center role: We increased the amount of computers in the media center from 24 to 40 in 2007 to help with the continued demand by classroom teachers to access the Internet and because of the addition of our new Media Arts class that required a higher end computer lab. The media center continues to be the center of research activity for our district with the staff trained in network, hardware/software, and research skills. H. Staff Development: We have been successful in implementing many new technological changes because the district has maintained Technology as one of its main staff development focus and has maintained the 2% allocation from the fund balance to fund it. I. Implementation Plan: As mentioned previously, the district has been very aggressive in implementing hardware and software changes over the life of the previous plan. We have not, however, been as successful in implementing a district wide scope and sequence for technology integration and the training of staff in using new methods to present material. The scope and sequence will be finalized this year with its inclusion in the 2008-11 tech plan. A staff member from each building, along with our administrators will have attended a national conference to glean new techniques for technology implementation by the end of 2007-08 school year.
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APPENDIX A
BUDGET
Tech Coordinator
Professional
Equip
Supplies Equipment
Tech Services Repair Software
WAN
Instructor
Purchase
Support
Salaries
2006
$30,036
$15,000
$6,000
$6,500
$42,000
$34,800
$3,077
2007
$28,028
$16,500
$6,000
$6,500
$35,000
$34,800
$3,000
2008
$29,150
$17,150
$7,200
$8,000
$75,000
$36,720
$3,120
2009
$30,316
$17,836
$7,200
$8,000
$85,000
$38,700
$3,250
2010
$31,528
$18,550
$5,000
$8,000
$35,000
$40,250
$3,400
Totals 2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
$137,413
$129,828
$176,340
$190,302
$141,728
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APPENDIX B Goodhue Elementary Technology Standards
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Basic operations and concepts • Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. • Students are proficient in the use of technology.
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Social, ethical, and human issues • Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. • Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
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Technology productivity tools • Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. • Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
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Technology communications tools • Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. • Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
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Technology research, problem solving and decision making tools • Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. • Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. • Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
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Technology Benchmark
1. Basic Operation and Concepts Demonstrating sound understanding of the basic operation of technology systems. Grade Level K 1 2 3 4 5 Learn to turn on and off computer X X X X X X Learn to log on and log off X X X X X X Learn to use the mouse X X X X X X Learn to maximize and minimize windows X X X X Learn to use scroll button on mouse X X X X Learn to use scroll bars X X X X X Learn to use shortcuts and “Start� button to open software. X X X X X Learn to control volume on headphones X X X X X X Learn to find folders in order to open them X X X X Identify letter & symbols on the keyboard X X X X X Communicate about technology using X X X X X X developmentally appropriate and accurate technology Use basic correct techniques to enter, edit, save, retrieve, and print information X X X X Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources X X X Demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding (posture, hand/finger position, words per X X minute) Locate menu bar X X X X X Download/Upload files X X Manages files on network X X X X
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Technology Benchmark
2. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. Grade Level K 1 2 3 4 5 Leaves equipment ready for next user X X X X X X Respects work and network accounts of X X X X others Uses equipment productively X X X X X X Makes efficient use of time X X X X X X Comply with copyright and plagiarism X X laws Cooperates with others X X X X X X Aware of school technology policy X X X X X X Aware of internet usage policy X X X X X X Cites work when appropriate X X
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Technology Benchmark
3. Technology Productivity Tools Use technology to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Power Point K Create Slides: Use slide layout options, add design background Add sound, video Transition Elements: Choose type, speed, apply to slides Animation Elements: Effects, speed How to use color, follow a theme of design, make a slide easy to read for the viewer, hold interest Give credit to other people’s work using Works Cited Show slide show on mouse click or automatic timing Use slide sorter, delete slides, navigate through views
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Microsoft Publisher Benchmark/Task K Using Blank Publications: Greeting cards, calendars Placing Borders, Inserting Text Boxes Inserting Pictures from Clip Art Using Drawing toolbar: Learn to draw lines, color, change line thickness, color lines, 3-D shapes Create brochure Create newsletter Inserting Pictures from a File Learning to turn and flip objects, make colors transparent, Using Publications Ready to Print Add borders from Clip Art Add borders from online clipart
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Microsoft Word Benchmark/Task K Save documents/Open saved documents Learn basic use of Word processing Type, alignment left, center, enter, tab, place cursor, backspace, delete, shift key Click and drag technique Use color, shading, fill, font, lines, basic shapes Change fonts, size fonts, how to use certain styles of fonts Print preview, choose printer, print Change paper orientation Change viewing magnification Word Art toolbar: color and shape choices Picture toolbar, cropping, flipping and turning picture Insert picture Use text wrapping
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Columns, Header, Footer Set margins Table Toolbar Basics: Create table, insert titles, column headings, color, sort alphabetically, move table on document Drawing Toolbar: Line drawing, using basic shapes, auto shapes, color fill, line fill Use order, align or distribute
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Create table listing of data Learn to make headings of columns Learn to make column graph, pie chart, bar graph or line graph Learn to give titles and label chart Color graphs and charts Copy chart into other applications Create simple formulas (functions) Use print options
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Personal Electronic Devices Benchmark/Task Use a digital camera Use a scanner Use a handheld Use response systems Use Smartboards Use I-pods, MP3 players Use a digital video camera Use a cell phone Use a calculator
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Technology Benchmark
4. Communication Tools Use telecommunications to gather information and communicate learning. Grade Level K 1 2 3 4 5 Use productivity tools to communicate • Microsoft Word X X X X X X X X • Excel X X • Power Point X X X X • Publisher Involved in a Video Conference X X Experiences a virtual field trip X X X X X X Participates in online discussions X
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5. Research, Problem Solving & Decision Making Tools Use technology to solve problems and make informed decisions by locating and evaluating appropriate information from a variety of sources. Grade Level K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Determine the technology need (i.e. problem, question, event, situation, etc…) X X X X Find accurate and appropriate information X X Use the Internet
• Search engines • Encyclopedias • Dictionaries • Almanacs • Atlas Access library materials via technology Use probes
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APENDIX C
Technology Benchmarks Checklist High School (7 – 12) _ Year
Subject
Log on/log off, identify the parts of a computer, and understand a networked system such as CITRIX. ISTE Standard 1
Benchmark
7th
All
Use the operating system and mouse/keyboard. ISTE Standard 1
7th
All
Identify the correct software application icon for a task. ISTE Standard 1
7th
All
Use Save and Save As... ISTE Standard 1
7th
All
7/8Th
All
9th
Computer Applications
9/10th
Tech Systems/Media Arts
9th
Computer Applications
Recognize different common file extensions (.doc, .jpg, .bmp, xls, .exe.), use online applications (PDF, plug-ins), and understand memory size. ISTE Standard 1
10/11th
Tech Systems/Media Arts
Evaluate accuracy and quality of information. ISTE Standards 2, 4, 5, 6
7th
All
8th
Word Processing/Media Specialist MC intro English/Word Processing
Create and organize folders in multiple ways, and save to different disks and drives. ISTE Standard 1 Set preferences and options in different software programs, change control panel settings, create shortcuts on the desktop, and add printer settings. ISTE Standard 1 Burn a CD, use a digital cameras, scanner, LCD projector, fax machine, printer, and be familiar with video/audio applications. ISTE Standards 1, 3, 6 Check for computer viruses and know how to prevent them. ISTE Standard 1
Effectively use a variety of search engines, online databases and search techniques, and know how these tools rank and choose “hits.” ISTE Standards 4, 5, 6, Use correct bibliographic citation. ISTE Standard 5
7-9th
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BENCHMARK Use word processing functions such as footnotes, bibliographies, header/footer, and tables. ISTE Standards 3, 6 Create presentations using PowerPoint with animation, links, sound, videos, buttons, and nonlinear design. ISTE Standards 3, 4, 5, 6
Use desktop publishing software to create brochures with graphics, letterhead, resumes, and business cards. ISTE Standards 3, 4, 5, 6 Create web pages with graphics, links, and tables. ISTE Standards 3, 6 Use graphics and video software to create graphics, edit photos and create short movies. ISTE Standards 3, 4, 5, 6 Use content specific hardware such as graphing calculators, scientific probes, and PDAs, and content specific software such as spreadsheets, databases, and concept mapping for tutorials, assessment, productivity and problem solving. ISTE Standards 3, 5, 6 Open and send email attachments, understand file size limitations and the dangers of EXE files. ISTE Standards 3, 4, 5 Use interactive real-time filtered online communication (CHAT) to collaborate with peers, experts, and others. ISTE Standards 4, 5, 6 Participate in video conferencing to communicate and collaborate with peers, experts, and others. ISTE Standards 4, 5, 6 Choose the appropriate program/resources to complete a task. ISTE Standards 1, 2, 5, 6 Solve routine technical problems using online Help and troubleshooting strategies. ISTE Standards 1, 6 Participate in collaborative problem-based learning projects to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models, and other creative works. ISTE Standards 3, 4, 5, 6 Use concept-mapping software to brainstorm, organize, elaborate and present information. ISTE Standards 3, 6 Use email, wikis, and chat safely. ISTE Standard 2 Use Netiquette. ISTE Standard 2 Follow copyright laws and explain the concepts of Fair Use, intellectual property and intellectual freedom. ISTE Standard 2
YEAR
SUBJECT
7-9th
English/Word Processing
8/9th
Word Processing/ Computer Applications
7th
Word Processing
9/10th
Tech Systems
9-12th
Media Arts/Tech Systems
8-12th
Math/Science Tech Systems
8th
Word Processing
8-12th
All
7-12th
All
7th
All
9-12th
All
9-12th
All
9-12th
All
8/9th 7-12th
WP/Tech Systems All
9-12th
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ISTE Standards 1. Basic operations and concepts 2. Social, ethical, and human issues 3. Technology productivity tools 4. Technology communication tools 5. Technology research tools 6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools