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RUNNING HEAD: BIERSCHBACH: CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Classroom Technology Plan
University of Maryland University College
EDTC-630Dr. Donovan
ByDon Bierschbach
RUNNING HEAD: BIERSCHBACH: CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY PLAN
INTRODUCTION
As a regular classroom teacher I have adopted a technology integration
philosophy for my classroom and the students. It includes introducing, training and
updating both my classroom technology but also training myself and my students in the
proper uses of these new technologies. This training is in keeping with ISTE standards
that are required of all students and education personnel. Teaching students using the
tools and technologies of the 21st century is a vital part of the education process. Students
must not only learn the academic subjects they must also learn and develop skills using
technology for things other than texting or playing games. I am convinced that many
students appear to have a better grasp and understanding of technology but that this is all
it is an appearance. Many of my students can do very simple tasks using technology. One
of my highest non- academic goals is to help them achieve both media and technology
literacy.
Needs assessment I currently teach at a very large public high school in Northern Virginia. The school
is currently being replaced in phases and was designed to accommodate 1,400 students
enrollment for this school year surpassed 1,700. My average class size is 28. My current
student population is made up of students with many different backgrounds and abilities.
52 percent of my students are identified as Special Education and they require a variety
of different accommodations most require a word processor for written assignments. I
also have 6 students with Asperger Syndrome most of which are high functioning. The
school and county are currently going through a system wide technology upgrade. The
school and all classrooms have wireless and hardwired internet access. My classroom has
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a smart board, LCD, projector, TV, DVD player, 1 student desktop computer with
monitor (2 years old), 2 teacher desktop computers with monitors (2 years old). All
computers are connected to the internet and have windows 7 installed. All software
applications such as office, grading programs, video editing, PDF creator, smart
notebook, etc. are networked all classrooms have access to the county Blackboard site as
well as the school and teachers websites. I currently use the smart board and smart
notebook to deliver much of my instruction. This allows me to both teach but also get
students involved by requiring them to participate in many hand-on activities and lessons
that I have created and incorporated with the smart notebook and smart software
programs. I also use Prezi, PPT and Google docs on a daily basis. I have students
submit all outside assignments to our classroom Google docs, blackboard or class wiki. I
recently wrote a technology grant proposal soliciting funds from my local PTA. I asked
them for a grant to purchase 10 netbook computers. I was awarded the funding on the
condition that my county would support these netbooks. After much debate they refused
to support these netbooks. It was very disappointing given the fact that I have many
students who need access to word processors and I do not have them. This would have
really helped. I have gone back and requested the funds for technology that the county
will support. I was able to secure funding for two laptops instead of the 10 netbooks.
Vision Statement
I will use technology to support all learning across my entire state mandated
curriculum which will focus on inquiry-based, hands-on learning. I will help students
develop their technology skills to the point where they are comfortable using technology
and they take responsibility for working on and mastering their technology skills while
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mastering the course material. I will continue to learn and hone my technology skills by
attending professional development courses designed to help integrate technology into a
challenging and diverse curriculum which addresses students' specific needs,
developmental levels and learning styles. I will make my classroom a place where
students and staff have access to a full range of current technology, software tools, and
applications. Technology is an important tool in my classroom for many reasons. I
implement and integrate technology into my teaching to help students become literate in
technology and media. This will help them to not only master our content but also
prepare them for college and their chosen career paths. I believe that by focusing my use
of technology and integration in specific ways I can not only help my students achieve
the short term goals of mastery of the current content but help them to develop and
advance their skills for future courses and even for life after school. Students must be
prepared to meet the challenges that society is putting in their paths. Students must be
exposed early and often to technology including both hardware and software. In short
they need to become good digital citizens that are prepared for life in the 21st Century.
As you can see from my introduction budgets are tight my class sizes and my school
population are large. Given these conditions technology can help to bridge the gap and
keep students focused and connected to their learning. It becomes more important than
ever that I as an educator and an instructional technology professional not only learn but
continue to attend and stay on top of current technology through rigorous and on- going
professional development.
I would like to acquire the following technology for classroom use. A classroom mini
computer lab with at least 10 county supported desktop computers. These computers
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would be used to not only increase the value of my instruction and student interaction and
understanding; they would also help to make my classroom more inclusive by allowing
my large numbers of special education students to be more fully integrated. In short they
would be full participants in a classroom that without these technology tools they would
be at a great disadvantage. These computers would also help many of my other students
who are mostly freshman, their writing and reading skills are less than stellar. The
available software would allow them to check their work for errors and help them to
become better writers and thinkers. I would also like to have at least one workstation that
is ADA compliant. I have 2 students this year that are in wheelchairs and I have had to
make changes to help make my classroom more useable for them. I would like to acquire
the SMART Response PE interactive response system. This is a set of clickers that each
student would receive it allows them to demonstrate their understanding of the material
immediately. This helps the teacher to determine rather quickly what material students
understand and what material needs to be revisited. This system provides immediate
feedback through graphs, charts, and diagrams displayed on the smart-board. Student
responses are (anonymous) that is students don’t know how other specific students
responded, but the instructor does. It has been my experience that students who would not
normally offer an answer through the traditional question and answer type of class
discussion or review are far more likely to respond using the interactive response system.
The anonymity that this system provides removes a great deal of the anxiety that many of
my Special needs students experience.
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http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education /Complementary+hardware+products/SMART+Response/SMART+Response+PE
I would like to have a SMART Document Camera
http://smarttech.com/Home%20Page/Solutions/Education%20Solutions/Products%20for%20education/Complementary%20hardware%20products/SMART%20Document%20Camera
This camera allows teachers and students to display and explore images of objects
anytime while maintaining the pace and theme of the lesson. It integrates easily with
SMART Notebook and allows images to be added to the SMART Notebook page.
Finally, I would like a fixed tech corner that consisted of a desk top computer, scanner,
colored printer. These would be used for student digital projects.
Goals for the integration if technology in my classroom:
1. To integrate technology throughout the state mandated curriculum to help
students attain high academic achievement.
2. To create, develop, and include classroom activities and assignments that
integrate technology and define specific measures for documenting success in
determining student success.
3. Expanding the traditional classroom to connect with students and parents outside
of the normal schedule through the use of email, Blackboard, Skype, Wikis, and
Blogs.
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4. Incorporate existing classroom resources with student resources such as I- pads, I-
touches, smart phones etc. In short working with and letting students use and
work with technology they already possess and are comfortable with to help them
to become active learners.
5. To create a classroom that is fully ADA compatible and meets the needs of all of
my students. This will allow for differentiated instruction to address the specific
requirements of each IEP, 504- plan, or other physical or emotional needs.
Student Learning Objectives (based on national and state requirements)
Content Learning Objectives: Standards Integrated into each Unit Lesson Plan:
Student Content Standards: Guided by specific SOL standards.
SOL WHII.1 The student will improve skills in historical research and
geographical analysis by using technology to:
a) identifying, analyzing, and interpreting primary and secondary sources to make
generalizations about events and life in world history since 1500 A.D.; Virginia
(2001)
SOL WHII.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the political,
cultural, and economic conditions in the world after 1500 A.D. by
e) Citing major technological and scientific exchanges in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Commonwealth of Virginia (2001)
SOL WHII.6 The student will demonstrate knowledge of scientific, political,
economic, and religious changes during the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth
centuries by identifying, specific examples of events and there results.
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Specific Technology Objectives:
Information Literacy Objectives National Education Technology Standards
ISTE Standards
NETS For Students1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
a. plan strategies to guide inquiry.b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use
information from a variety of sources and media.c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the
appropriateness to specific tasks.d. process data and report results.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for
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investigation.b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed
decisions.d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative
solutions.
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:
a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
a. understand and use technology systems.b. select and use applications effectively and productively.c. troubleshoot systems and applications.d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.ISTE (2007)
NETS for Teachers
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
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2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
b.develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
d.provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
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a.advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
d.develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.
b.exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.
c.evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.
ISTE, (2007-2008)
In Summary:
Students will improve their ability to write and communicate effectively.
They will acquire skills that enable them to evaluate a problem and apply the
appropriate technology to assist them in solving the problem.
They will participate in learning experiences that extend beyond their own school
and help them to acquire skills to search, select, organize, and present
information from a variety of information and technology sources.
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Students will be able to complete assignments and investigations that would not
be possible without the use of technology.
Students will demonstrate competence in subject specific materials through the
use of technology, for research, analysis, and debate.
Budget:
New hardware and software requirements:
Equipment Model Quantity Price each Total Cost
Desk top system Dell Inspiron One 2305 10 650.00 6,500.00
Smart Response System PE system 1 1,599.00 8,099.00
Smart Document Camera Ce 330 1 1,119.00 9,209.00
Dell Laser Printer De 1133 2 119.00 9,447.00
Toner Cartridge for Dell 1133
Laser Printers
# : 8HY1130 1 bundle (8) 668.00 10,115.00
Flatbed scannerHP Scanjet Photo Scanner
HP Scanjet G40501 189.00 10,304.00
Digital Camera EX-ZR100 1 299.00 10,603.00
Headphones Mod# CVH42 15 5.65 10,687.75
Surge Protectors SPP1135WA/17 6 17.99 10,795.69
Universal Security cable CSP-810-S-1X-1G 15 22.95 11,139.94
Wheelchair Accessible School Desk
ADA-KA4024CRT 2 379.00 11,897.94
TOTAL 11,897.94
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Professional Development Cost Total Cost
Google certification Free
SMART Notebook and SMART Response Certification
2,298.00 2,298.00
SMART Sync and SMART Classroom Suite certification
999.00 3,297.00
TOTAL STAFF DEV. 3,297.00
TOTAL HARDWARE 11.897.94
TOTAL COST $15,194.94
Software:
All necessary software programs including the following are networked through the
county servers: Microsoft office, Adobe, Photoshop, Norton, filtering, etc.
Desktop Computers:
I chose the Dell 23nch Inspiron all in One Computer with Touch Screen (AMD - 2305)
for the following reasons. This computer system is supported by my county. It is an all in
one system and it comes with a lot of useful standard features. The touchscreen is
important because many of my students have issues with fine motor skills. The all in one
design is a cost effective alternative to separate computer and monitor solutions.
SMART Response PE interactive response system. This is a set of clickers that each
student would receive it allows them to demonstrate their understanding of the material
immediately. This helps the teacher to determine rather quickly what material students
understand and what material needs to be revisited. This system provides immediate
feedback through graphs, charts, and diagrams displayed on the smart-board. Student
responses are (anonymous) that is students don’t know how other specific students
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responded, but the instructor does. It has been my experience that students who would not
normally offer an answer through the traditional question and answer type of class
discussion or review are far more likely to respond using the interactive response system.
The anonymity that this system provides removes a great deal of the anxiety that many of
my Special needs students experience.
SMART Document Camera:
This camera allows teachers and students to display and explore images of objects
anytime while maintaining the pace and theme of the lesson. It integrates easily with
SMART Notebook and allows images to be added to the SMART Notebook page.
Staff Development:
I will attend the SMART Notebook and SMART Response certification course in the
spring of 2012. I will then be able to come back and train the special education resource
teachers that team teach with me. I will also attend Smart Suite and Google
certification. It is my intention to return from these sessions and arrange to present staff
training sessions during our monthly Professional development classes. These usually
are either all staff or department centered training sessions. As for my co-teachers we
will set up regular training sessions during our planning periods. Funding for these
courses will be secured through numerous funding sources including the PTA, Principal,
Personal funds, and education grants for educators.
Timeline
This is a 2-3 year plan and most of these items will be phased in over the life of the plan
ideally budgeting and funding will be adequate and all hardware can be upgraded or
replaced on a 3 year cycle. The initial budget for this plan is approximately $15,500.00
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with additional funds of approximately 2,000-2,500 over the next 3 years. This does not
include normal maintenance.
The equipment I have selected is all serviced or contracted by my county. I have written
this overall plan and timeline with the understanding that things change from year to year
and I have addressed the broadest range of technology that I anticipate needing in the
next 2-4 years.
Evaluation:
The success of this technology plan will rely on continuous observation and
adjustments based on student performance. This plan must be evaluated not only on the
obvious achievement on standardized testing, but also on pre course tests and post course
tests. Many student deliverables include computer based projects such as the first major
technology project each school year, a student created virtual museum which involves all
students in a wide range of sub assignments requiring students to conduct research,
evaluate, organize and create an interactive multimedia presentation. This assignment can
be in the form of a video, Prezi, Power point, etc. These types of assignments provide
the ideal circumstances to evaluate multiple technology and media literacy goals and
objectives.
Student assignments will be evaluated using assignment specific rubrics which will
focus on the elements required or stated in each goal or objective. Obviously these
rubrics will help to ensure goals are met and if not they will be revisited.
A sample rubric for a group technology assignment follows:
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Multimedia Project Rubric
Assignment: Communicate complete information on: Virtual museum assigned sub-topic with __ Cards, __ imported graphics, ____original graphics, ____
animations, ____ video clips
Beginner: 1 point
Novice: 2 Points
Intermediate: 3points
Expert:4 points
Self-Evaluation Teacher Evaluation
Topic/Content Includes little essential information and one or two facts
Includes some essential information with few citations and few facts
Includes essential information with most sources properly cited. Includes enough elaboration to give readers an understanding of the topic.
Covers topic completely and in depth. Includes properly cited sources and complete information. Encourages readers to know more.
Technical Requirements (To be filled in by teacher)
Includes ___ cards or less, few graphics from outside sources, few animations and advanced features.
Includes ___ cards or less, fewer than 3 graphics from outside sources, fewer than 3 animations and few advanced features, such as video, 3-D, or sound.
Includes at least ___ cards, at least 3 graphics from outside sources, at least 3 animations and some advanced features, such as video.
Includes at least ___ cards, 5 or more graphics from outside sources, 5 or more animations and several advanced features, such as video
Mechanics Includes more than 5 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.
Includes 3-4 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.
Includes 2-3 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization are correct. No errors in the text.
Cooperative Group Work
Cannot work with others in most situations. Cannot share decisions or responsibilities
Works with others, but has difficulty sharing decisions and responsibilities
Works well with others. Takes part in most decisions and contributes fair share to group
Works well with others. Assumes a clear role and related responsibilities. Motivates others to do their best.
Oral Presentation Skills
Great difficulty communicating ideas. Poor voice projection. Little preparation or incomplete work.
Some difficulty communicating ideas, due to voice projection, lack of preparation, or incomplete work
Communicates ideas with proper voice projection. Adequate preparation and delivery.
Communicates ideas with enthusiasm, proper voice projection, appropriate language, and clear delivery
Scale:
18 - 20=Expert
15-17=Intermediate
10 - 14=Novice
6 - 9=Beginner
TOTAL
Finally, reflecting on the success or failure of each lesson is essential the success of
future lessons. By analyzing and reflecting on what went well and what didn't it is
possible to make changes in how and where technology can be integrated in future
assignments, ensuring that they are successful. In order to best evaluate each lesson,
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activity, or project it is important that constant evaluation and reflection is included in the
course design and implementation. The final activity of each lesson or project will
include a student reflection. These reflections provide teachers with valuable information
as to what is being learned, the students’ attitudes and feelings towards the assignments,
and ways to make the lessons better in the future. These reflections also serve to let
teachers evaluate if students are actually meeting the desired outcomes or goals of each
assignment.
I will also complete self- evaluation and reflection on my own learning objectives and
professional development. For example, I signed up and completed Smart-Notebook
training and I have utilized the smart lessons in 80% of my lessons. I attended
professional development class on a Google Docs and have now gained Google Docs
certification. I have registered for The National Council for Social Studies annual
convention where I am attending 2 seminars; the first addresses best practices for
teaching with technology, and the second addresses making history relevant in the 21st
Century. These courses and training are necessary to meet my professional and personal
development goals of providing my students with most, interesting, challenging, and
rewarding education possible while, still exceeding both state and federally mandated
requirements such as no “No Child Left Behind”, Virginia’s Standards of Learning, and
the ISTE NETS requirements. Through continuous reflection and evaluation I can ensure
that my students will enjoy a rich, rewarding and successful education experience while
learning and mastering skills necessary for the 21st Century.
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