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Century School District Technology Plan

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Century School District Technology Plan

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    1. Century School District Technology Plan Presented by Techgrow Consulting Inc.

    2. Century Schools Vision Statement & Mission Statement The vision of Century Public Schools, in cooperation with the home and community, is to promote life long learning. Believing that all students can learn, we will provide equitable educational opportunities, encourage students to reach their potential and prepare students to be beneficial, responsible citizens in a changing society. * Cited from http://www.msu.edu/~mbenham/century_web_site/district_vision.html

    3. Short Comings of Century Schools Current Technology Program Lack of Administrative Accountability Lack of an Operational Development Review System Shortcomings in Teacher Technology Training Ineffective Technology Maintenance System

    4. Implementation of Kuglin Techgrow Consulting suggests that The Century School District investigate other successful methods for implementing change in Schools. We recommend that the district seek information on and begin the process of accreditation following the initial three years of implementation.

    5. Reaching Todays Students The average student today utilizes technology as a major form of communication,(Instant Messenger) and therefore often has much more experience than their teacher. These self taught students often feel as if they have little to learn about technology that they havent already discovered for themselves.

    6. Recommended Policies for the Century School Board: Define and communicate a shared vision that states how technology will be used throughout the Century School District. Provide students learning opportunities in all subject matter that are enhanced by technology. Train and support teachers so they can provide innovative lessons include technology as a teaching aid and a research mechanism. Provide teachers and students access to technology resources in every classroom. Investigate, and eventually pursue accreditation for Century School District technological instruction methods.

    7. Goals of Technology Plan Obtain support from faculty and staff for use of technology across the curriculum. Incorporate technology into every childs educative experience. Create a supportive environment for teachers Purchase items that lead to the realization of the vision. Secure funding for continued use of technology and future upgrades. Seek accreditation as a long term goal in the years following the initial three year grant.

    8. Potential Barriers Funding: Training and new equipment costs could easily exceed current yearly monies for all operations. Even with the current grant, there will need to be a plan to seek further funding to continue to improve the hardware and software and increase its volume. Acceptance: While many appreciate the need to include technology as an instruction tool within the classroom, many resist changes of this nature. This plan must overcome an unwillingness to accept technology as a valid teaching method. Mandates: The State of Michigan and the Federal Governments NCLB requirements do not include technology as a measurable subject. We must ensure that the technology we implement in no way jeopardized any State or Federal Mandate.

    9. Year 1 Accomplishments Begin Curriculum review Form training groups, based on current technology expertise, to be support mechanism for further development in use of technology Perform Pre-Test on students technology ability will provide baseline to judge progress

    10. Year 2 Accomplishments Evaluate training received are we meeting objectives? Survey staff & students: Has their attitude about technology changed? Begin to secure future funding for continued technology upgrades

    11. Year 3 Accomplishments Items purchased have been installed and training is complete Technology Task Force to Review Progress. Form Accreditation Committee Ensure that funding has been secured for the upcoming school years.

    12. Technology Upgrades and Applications

    13. Technology Upgrades and Applications

    14. Budget Considerations

    15. Budget

    16. Human Resource Needs

    17. Human Resource Needs Continued

    18. Professional Development

    19. Professional Development

    20. Conclusion Much has been asked of the members of the Century School District. Changes of this magnitude are difficult to orchestrate. It is our intention that this plan encompassed the shared vision of all members of the district and that. It is our hope that this plan provides you with the direction you need to take Century School District into the future world of technology.

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