HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Technology Plan 2007 - … · 2018. 8. 9. · Roamer training 7 7 at mastery, Electronic portfolios 48 7 at mastery Lotus Notes 70 (teachers and staff)

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Technology Plan 2007 - 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary 1 Profile

1.1 District/Community Demographics 1.2 Planning Process Overview

2 Technology Mission and Vision Mission Statement Vision Statements 3 Current Status

3.1 Inventories 3.2 Staff Development 3.3 Technology Support Staff

4 Strategic Goals 4.1 Instruction and Curriculum 4.2 Communication/Information Access 4.3 Administration/Management 4.4 Staff Development 4.5 Leadership

5 Technical Support Statement Current Technology Usage Centralization of Student Records and Inventory Upgrades and Maintenance Technology Staff Development 6 Initiatives – Action Plans Instruction and Curriculum Communication/Information Access Administration/Management Staff Development (Found throughout other Action Plans) Leadership Budget 7 Plan Monitoring, Evaluation and Revision Appendices

A District Technology Planning Team B Technology Usage and Ethics

• Letter to Parents • Misuse/Abuse of Software and/or Electronic Communications Systems

Policy • Computer User Code of Ethics Form • Ethics and Computer Use for the Staff of Hinsdale CS Statement of

Confidentiality C Community Technology Survey and Results D Staff Technology Survey and Results E Student Technology Survey and Results F First Floor Nework Diagram G Second Floor Network Diagram H Basement Network Diagram

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Hinsdale Central School District Board of Education and its adhoc Technology Planning Team present this updated three-year (2007-2009) District Technology Plan to the residents of the District, the Western New York Regional Information Center and the New York State Education Department. It is an updated framework for the integration of technology into the curriculum of the Hinsdale Central School.

This completed plan reflects the input of fifteen individuals, representing four major constituent groups within the District: teachers, administrators, the Board of Education, and community members.

Our Team has created a technology mission statement; a six-part vision of what the successful completion of that mission should look like, and set eleven technology goals for the District. Additionally, each goal is followed by one or more initiatives aimed at acquiring the hardware, software, facilities, staff development and human resources necessary for the achievement of its goals. Finally, the team has produced a series of action plans designed to help carry out those initiatives

The plan concludes with a comprehensive program of monitoring and evaluation that will help us to determine whether or not particular aspects of the plan will need to be revised.

Additional support material (Team membership, Board policies, codes of conduct and surveys) can be found in the appendices.

This planning will be critical to the successful integration of technology into our curriculum, leading to greater academic success for our students. As the world moves toward a more information-based, technologically oriented society, Hinsdale is poised to implement state-of-the-art educational technology in the teaching and learning process.

The Team sincerely believes that the beneficiaries of the work they have done to produce this plan will be the present and future students of the Hinsdale School, the Hinsdale community, and all of the other components of the Hinsdale community of learning.

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1 PROFILE

1.1 District/Community Demographics Hinsdale Central is a small school district located in rural Western New York State, just north of the City of Olean and about 60 miles south of Buffalo. The district covers 60 square miles within the foothills of the Allegany Mountains. Hinsdale Central serves the Town of Hinsdale and portions of Humphrey, Ischua, Olean and Clarksville. It consists of one K-12 school building which houses less than 600 students, a teaching staff of 49 and an administrative staff of 4. An average graduating class is 35 students and only about half of these students move on to higher education. The following data was collected from the New York State Education Department profiles of schools, located on the Internet, and the United States Census for 2000: HINSDALE NYS Average Household Income $36,495 $43,333 Per Capita Income $19,004 $22,501 Population Over 20 with BA Degree 9 % 22 % Free & Reduced Lunch Students 42 % 28 % Dropout Rate 1.2 % 4.0 %

Hinsdale Central School District 3701 Main Street

Hinsdale, NY 14743 (716) 557 – 2227

(716) 557 – 2259 (Fax #)

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1.2 Planning Process Overview and Stakeholder Involvement

The Hinsdale Central School District Technology Planning Team is an adhoc committee of the District Level Team (DLT). The DLT is the recognized shared decision-making body of the District. Its members include representatives of the following constituent groups within the District: teachers, administrators, and community members. Upon being charged with the review and update of our current District Technology Plan, the DLT, with input from the representative organizations of its constituent groups, appointed individuals to serve on the District Technology Planning Team. Those representative organizations are the Parent-Teacher-Student Association, Board of Education, Hinsdale United Teachers Association, and Administrative Council.

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2 TECHNOLOGY MISSION AND VISION

2.1 Mission Statement

To ensure that all students are empowered to reach their full potential, the Hinsdale Central School District community of learning will conduct an on-going program to research, plan and implement up-to-date technology in all facets of its educational program.

Therefore, we value:

• An environment that models and promotes: o Life-Long Learning o Problem-solving skills o Career Preparedness/Adaptability/Competitiveness o Technological Literacy

• Information Management Skills that include: o Accessing o Applying o Storing/Retrieving o Analyzing/Evaluating o Processing o Presenting

• Effective communication through the use of technological tools

2.2 Technology Vision Statements

The Hinsdale Central School District's vision is to develop lifelong learners who value technology, and are skilled in using it in a variety of formats. Specifically, the District believes that:

• Technology is to be used in an ethical manner as a tool to meet

higher standards and facilitate learners in accessing information, solving problems, developing higher order thinking skills, communicating concepts, and working as team members on multi-disciplinary projects.

• Continued staff development is imperative if technology is to be

effectively used in the teaching/learning process. • Technology education is tailored to individual learning styles,

allowing students to build and develop appropriate frames of reference, knowledge and skills through active participation in complex, meaningful tasks.

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• The increased role of technology in a global society demands that we provide greater access to the entire community and community of learning, keep more accurate records, and communicate information openly and effectively to the local and worldwide communities.

• Technology is utilized to increase student awareness of career

options and provide opportunities for both virtual and hands-on experience.

• Technology in the forms of the Internet, the virtual classroom, and

distance learning should help students become active and independent learners.

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TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INVENTORY

Computers (listed by type)

Computer Labs (3

desktop/2 wireless laptops)

Distance Learning

LabClass-rooms

Library or Media Center

Admin. offices

Other Locations

Planned Future Acquisitions Phase 1, 2 and 3

Pentium IV 11 0 40 29 15 4As needed and as budget &

funding permits

Pentium III 61 1 11 1 2 4 " " "

Pentium II 28 0 22 3 3 29 " " "

Pentium MMX 13 0 14 5 0 8 " " "

Pentium 0 0 6 0 1 30 " " "

Peripheral

Devices (listed by type)

Computer Labs

Distance Learning

LabClass-rooms


Admin. offices

Other Locations


Printers Laser * Deskjets** 3* 11** 1* 4* 55** 3* 6** 6* 12** 1* 8*

As needed and as budget & funding permits

Scanners 4 0 1 1 0 0 " " "Modems 0 0 0 0 0 0 " " "Digital Cameras 4 0 2 0 1 0 " " "Elmo Projectors 1 1 0 0 0 0 " " "LCD Projectors 3 1 1 1 0 0 " " "Bar Code Eqpt. 0 0 0 4 0 3 " " "Smart Boards 2 0 0 0 0 0 " " "TV's 3 4 43 1 2 4 " " "VCR's 6 2 29 0 0 10 " " "TV/VCR's 1 0 2 2 1 1 " " "Video Cameras 3 0 0 0 0 0 " " "Overhead Projs. 1 0 25 0 0 0 " " "Laser Disk Plyrs. 1 0 0 0 0 0 " " "Satellite Dish " " "

NOTES: 1. All computers are IBM compatible 2. All computers access the Internet via fiber broadband and are X-Stop content filtered from Erie1 Boces RIC. 3. All computers are equipped for multimedia

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Network Equipment (listed by type)

Computer Labs

Distance Learning

LabClass-rooms


Admin. offices

Other Locations


HubsAs needed and as budget &

funding permits

Routers " " "

Servers " " "

16 wired phone Lines, 18 Cell Phone lines

Software (listed by type)


MSOffice 98/2000/2003As needed and as budget &

funding permits

Math " " "

Reading " " "

Science " " "

Social Studies " " "

Computer Programming " " "

Technology " " "

Cross Curriculum (including speech, art,etc. " " "

Administrative " " "Cross Curriculum Internet based " " "

Existing to expand upon as Budget and funding allows

TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INVENTORY

10 " " "

Telecommunication Links

(listed by type)

2 wireless; 3 10-port mobile; 14 switches

1 District 7- Novell,M3 &Part200/ClearTrack,Lotus Notes-Email,SASI,Finance Manager, Security Camera, HVAC

37 " " "

Fiber Broadband

Distance Learning Lab

1 " " "

Currently licensed for all computers

Located in computer labs, classrooms,libraries, & other locations

19 programs covering K - 12

4 " " "

15 programs covering all administrative phases

School Island (on line) programs covering 8 - 12

28 " " 7 & 8

51 " " K - 12

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3.2 Technology Staff Development

During the past three years of our professional development plan numerous teachers have attended workshops, which have focused on the use and implementation of technology. Some of these trainings have occurred outside the district and in some cases training has taken place in-house. Following is a list of various workshops, numbers of teachers involved in the training, and the level of mastery with the given technology. However, mastery is at varied levels for each individual.

Staff Training Number of Teachers

Exposed Mastery Levels

Excel 48 5 at mastery, 5 at re-teach Word Basic 48 6 at mastery, 3 at re-teach Power point 48 9 at mastery, 5 at re-teach Web page Design 48 6 at mastery, 20 at re-teach

Continues to be addressed Roamer training 7 7 at mastery, Electronic portfolios 48 7 at mastery Lotus Notes 70 (teachers and staff) 55 at mastery, 6 at re-teach,

Publisher 48 10 at mastery, 3 at re-teach Learning Connection 47 Program discontinued Data Warehouse 5 3 at Mastery School Island 25 5 at Mastery, 10 at re-teach Smartboards 12 2 at Mastery, 8 at re-teach Digital Multi-Media 48 2 at Mastery, 20 at re-teach

Continues to be addressed

Staff surveys have been completed and are utilized when determining staff development activities.

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3.3 Technology Support Team

Erie1 Boces Consultant

Dave Samuels

Technology Teacher Aid Nancy Clayson

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4 STRATEGIC GOALS

4.1 Instruction/Curriculum 1. Use technology to expand and enrich students’ perception of

the world 2. Create a technology-enhanced curriculum with electronically

based learning environment to meet the individualized needs of the students based on state and local standards.

4.2 Communication/Information Access

3. Increase access to information resources and communication

tools.

4.3 Administration/Management 4. Centralize student records and inventory

5. Standardize software throughout the school to promote efficient

communication and productivity to all employees.

4.4 Staff Development 6. Distance learning strategies will be modeled for and

implemented by teachers and support staff learning to integrate telecommunications to enhance curriculum and instruction.

7. Educators will be prepared to use appropriate educational

technology that support selected instructional strategies and new curriculum materials.

8. Staff development opportunities and support will continue

throughout the implementation of the district technology plan and is an integral component of the plan’s success.

4.5 Leadership 9. Provide technology resources and a commitment to equitable

access, seeking to make Hinsdale a true community of learning.

10. Both formal and informal school leadership will support and encourage the use of current and future technology in a productive and ethical manner within and beyond the classroom.

11. Guarantee every member of the community of learning a voice

in the use/acquisition of technology.

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5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT STATEMENT

The District will support its technology infrastructure through the Technology Coordinator and his/her staff from the Regional Information Center (Erie 1 BOCES), outside service vendors, BOCES technology support staff and outside technology consultants. That Technology department will be charged with technology training, managing the network and maintaining the computer infrastructure, and acting as both a member of and in an advisory capacity to the District Technology Team. The Coordinator will manage the staff, related policies, and technology purchased and maintained by the District. The Coordinator will ensure ongoing professional development in the area of technology as well as oversee the installation of networks and related equipment. He/she will ensure all district computer equipment is kept in working condition.

5.1 Current Technology Usage: It is important before looking at the initiatives for HCS technology, to first take a general overview of what we have in place in terms of technology that students; faculty/staff and administration have access to. All workstations have the capability of Internet access through our T1 telephone system. Students: Basic Equipment Elementary Computer Lab Secondary Computer Lab MST (Mathematics, Science and Technology) Lab Wireless Hub Lab Distance Learning Lab Classroom clusters Teachers/Administration: Basic Equipment Elementary and Secondary Computer Labs Distance Learning Lab VCR/Camcorders Digital Cameras LCD Projectors Elmos 4 - 5 drops per room to access Network and Internet through our T1 line Both teachers and students have access to the Internet T1 line as well as basic and specialized software such as Power Point, Excel, and Word etc. for curriculum based study.

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5.2 Centralization of Student Records and Inventory:

CSRI is a high priority for this plan. In order to obtain this goal it is imperative that we utilize our existing hardware, software and other equipment to implement our inventory control methods. In addition, we will seek out and make use of existing capabilities of data warehousing and mining. Of equal priority is the integration of a standard ID system, so the student records, borrowers’ records, and the cafeteria are on one system. Standardization of software throughout the school will promote more efficient communication and productivity. 5.3 Upgrades and Maintenance

First, our network operating system will continually need to be updated while utilizing our T1 phone service. As this initiative occurs, ongoing maintenance and upgrades of hardware will also need to occur. Second, adequate support staff for hardware and software problem solving is also a high priority. As we increase our technological capabilities support staff and support programs are key. Third, appropriate staff development will be needed to train staff on newly acquired software. Fourth, standardized communication and productivity software will be utilized.

5. 4 Technology Staff Development:

The Hinsdale Central School District has a standing Professional Development Committee and a working professional development plan to ensure that as technology arrives in classrooms, staff will be knowledgeable in its use. The school district strives to maximize professional growth of its staff, in order to help students reach their potential. Accordingly, the district will

• Provide opportunities for staff at all levels to learn about new technologies that will enhance their job performance;

• Create an environment where staff can try new technologies, with

the end goal of seeing which will be useful enough to integrate in the curriculum;

• Utilize the District Technology Committee, Technology Coordinator,

and other members of the school community to keep technology at the forefront of discussions about curriculum and instruction;

• Develop in-district technology training programs for classroom

instructors and other district employees in order to increase their knowledge and comfort with use of technological resources such as

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the internet and appropriate software packages within their classrooms;

• Provide opportunities for staff to travel out of the district to receive

technology training and monitor other districts’ use of technologies within their curricula;

• Provide enough computers so that curricular use of technology is

not hampered by opportunities for physical access to equipment and network resources;

• Continue to monitor and make instructors aware of new Internet resources and distance learning programs which can be used by students to enhance their higher-order research skills and learning in subject-specific activities; and

• Model distance-learning strategies for teachers and support staff,

enabling the integration of telecommunications to enhance curriculum and instruction.

In most of the goals that we have for technology, an important initiative is training. It will be imperative that appropriate staff and personnel be trained to maintain skills and knowledge in their respective areas of technology.

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Action Plans Goal Focus Area: Curriculum and Instruction Major Initiative: Establish the video streaming program throughout the district

Responsibility Level: Technology Coordinator

Goals Addressed: 1. Use technology to expand and enrich students’ perception of the world

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 20010 Present video streaming, how to use, and possible applications to teaching techniques, evaluate interest

√ Continue Completed Provide Advanced End User Training

Provide Advanced End User Training

Evaluate present equipment and capacity to support video streaming

√ “ Completed

Develop a plan for increasing video streaming capability

√ “ Completed

Implement and set up of video streaming technology

√ “ Completed

Staff initial training and ongoing support

√ “ Completed Provide Advanced End User Training


Asses and evaluate program √ “ Completed Expand video streaming to include student use

√ “ Completed Provide Advanced End User Training


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Action Plans Goal Focus Area: Curriculum and Instruction Major Initiative: Acquire equipment to support Programs. (1) Acquire necessary equipment, software and hardware. (2)

Responsibility Level: Curriculum Coordinator

Goals Addressed: 1. Use technology to expand and enrich students’ perception of the world 2. Create a technology enhanced curriculum with electronically based learning

environment to meet the individualize needs of the students based on state and local standards.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Evaluate all curriculum needs and current uses

√ Continue Continue Continue Continue

Determine equipment and software/hardware needed to continue to support and enhance curriculum

√ ” ” ” ”

Provide ongoing and updated information on available technology by visiting schools, holding share sessions, etc

√ ” ” ” ”

Purchase needed equipment, software/hardware as budget allows

√ ” ” ” ”

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Curriculum and Instruction Major Initiative: To provide computer based laboratory experiences that support core curriculum.

Responsibility Level: Principal

Goals Addressed: 2. Create a technology enhance curriculum with electronically based learning environment to meet the individualized needs of the students based on state and local standards.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Determine the needs/costs and current availability of equipment, software and curriculum

√ √ √ √ √

Develop a plan including training and budgeting for implementation

√ ” ” ” ”

Implement the plan √ ” ” ” ” Evaluate the success of the plan √ ” ” ” ”

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Curriculum and Instruction Major Initiative: Make school district technology more readily available to the community (3) Open school technology resources for after hours usage by members of the community. (Labs, DLL, Library/Media Center) (9)

Responsibility Level: Superintendent and Board of Education

Goals Addressed: 3. Increase access to information resources and communication tools. 9. To provide technology resources and commitment to equitable access, seeking to make Hinsdale a true community of learning.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Determine the community’s need for software training and internet use


Determine feasibility of after house access, cost, support, location, times

√ “ “ “ “

Implement plan √ “ “ “ “ Evaluate the success of the plan √ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Communication and Information Access Major Initiative: Investigate implementation of computer voice command hardware.


Goals Addressed: 3. Increase access to information resources and communication tools.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Determine feasibility and follow evolution of this technology.

√ Continue Complete

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Communication and Information Access Major Initiative: Offer classes in basic computer skills to the community. (3) Offer a comprehensive program of continuing education in technology to the entire community of learning. (9)

Responsibility Level: Superintendent and Board of Education

Goals Addressed: 3. Increase access to information resources and communication tools. 9. To provide technology resources and commitment to equitable access, seeking to make Hinsdale a true community of learning.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Determine types of training needed √ Continue Continue Continue ContinueDetermine feasibility of after hours access: cost, support, location, scheduling

√ “ “ “ “

Develop and implement a plan √ “ “ “ “ Evaluate the success of the plan √ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Communication and Information Access Major Initiative: Incorporate more distance learning opportunities for students.

Responsibility Level: Curriculum Coordinator and Guidance Office


Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Identify course availability √ Continue Continue Continue ContinueDetermine student needs √ “ “ “ “ Schedule courses and events √ “ “ “ “ Evaluate √ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Communication and Information Access Major Initiative: Expand network access capabilities.



Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Determine informational needs and number of access points necessary


Determine tools available to allow access of information

√ “ Complete

Assess practicality of acquiring tools including budgetary requirements

√ “ Complete

Purchase and install √ “ Complete Evaluate √ “ Complete

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Communication and Information Access Major Initiative: Research wireless networking within school.



Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Form a committee to study needs and possible solutions


Determine logistics and cost feasibility √ “ Complete Implementation of committee findings √ “ Complete

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Administration and Management Major Initiative: Implement inventory control methods utilizing existing software and hardware for equipment and all instructional resources.


Goals Addressed: 4. To centralize student records and inventory

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Input data from current inventory to computerized database.


Create and print barcode labels. √ “ Complete Read and record (store) date in computerized database.

√ “ “ “ “

Affix labels to equipment √ “ “ “ “ Train appropriate personnel and give access rights.

√ “ “ “ “

Purchase necessary labels to attach to equipment

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Administration and Management Major Initiative: Separate ID systems for student records, borrower records, and cafeteria will be integrated into one.

Responsibility Level: Principal


Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Investigate software options √ Continue Complete Determine hardware compatibility & network compatibility with available software

√ “ Complete

Choose best software to serve our needs

√ “ Complete

Install software √ “ Complete Train appropriate personnel √ “ Complete Migrate records √ “ Complete Maintain and upgrade as necessary √ “ Complete Evaluate effectiveness √ Continue Continue Continue Continue

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Administration and Management Major Initiative: Make use of existing capabilities of data warehousing and data mining.

Responsibility Level: Curriculum Coordinator


Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Train appropriate personnel for data mining

√ Continue Continue Continue Complete

Awareness level training on data available via data warehouse

√ “ “ “ Complete

Determine method for requesting appropriate data


Review and analyze data as needed √ “ “ “ CompleteAddress teaching strategies and curriculum to meet student needs


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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Administration and management Major Initiative: - appropriate training to maintain and improve skills/knowledge. (4)

- Provide appropriate staff development.(8)

- Instruct and train staff to use and develop programs integrating new acquisitions.(2)

- Utilize staff training and in house personnel. (6)

- Training will need to be provided in the designated areas, as per teacher request. (7)

Responsibility Level: Professional Development Team (PDT)

Goals Addressed: 4. To centralize student records and inventory. 5. Standardize software throughout the school to promote efficient communications and

productivity to all employees. 2. Create a technology enhanced curriculum with electronically based learning

environment to meet the individualiz3ed needs of the students based on state and local standards.

6. Distance learning strategies will be modeled for the implemented by teachers and support staff learning to integrate telecommunications to enhance curriculum and instruction.

7. Educators will be prepared to use appropriate educational technology that support selected instructional strategies and new curriculum materials.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Determine need and prioritize rubrics. Where are people coming from (frame of reference)? Look at university training (software) and new technology


Determine training options √ “ “ “ “ Delivery options, who, what, where, when?

√ “ “ “ “

Deliver the training √ “ “ “ “ Follow up and support √ “ “ “ “ Evaluate √ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Administration and Management Major Initiative: Update network operating system


Goals Addressed: 5. Standardize software throughout the school to promote efficient communication and productivity to all employees

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Research and investigate network options


Determine system that will best suit our needs

√ “ “ “

Install and upgrade as necessary √ “ “ “ Train appropriate staff √ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Administration and Management Major Initiative: Ongoing maintenance and upgrade of hardware. (5) Update hardware and software.(3)


Goals Addressed: 5. Standardize software throughout the school to promote efficient communication and productivity to all employees. 3. Increase access to information resources and communication tools.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Determine and implement maintenance and upgrade schedule and the budget to support it


Acquire and integrate new hardware and software as the budget allows

√ “ “ “ “

Upgrade WAN to Broadband (1 Gig) date & Internet access, with a T 1 line between buildings

√ Complete

Upgrade Ccmail to Lotus Notes for Faculty & Staff.

√ Complete

Upgrade Wireless labs to Wireless Zones throughout District.

Complete

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Administration and Management Major Initiative: Provide adequate support staff for hardware and software maintenance.

Responsibility Level: Administration

Goals Addressed: 5. Standardize software throughout the school to promote efficient communication and productivity to all employees.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Determine the need and cost of technicians


Provide qualified trained technicians as the budget allows

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Administration and Management Major Initiative: Standardize communication and productivity software (5) Update and unify software and hardware throughout entire building. (1)


Goals Addressed: 5. Standardize software throughout the school to promote efficient communication and productivity to all employees. 1. Use technology to expand and enrich students’ perception of the world.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Determine current software used √ Continue Continue Continue ContinueInvestigate software options and compatibility issues

√ “ “ “ “

Determine the best options for our needs

√ “ “ “ “

Install, upgrade and phase out old software as appropriate and as the budget permits

√ “ “ “ “

Train all staff to a functional level` √ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Staff Development Major Initiative: Utilize staff training and in house personnel

Responsibility Level: Tech Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator

Goals Addressed: 6. Distance learning strategies will be modeled for and implemented by teachers and support staff learning to integrate telecommunications to enhance curriculum and instruction

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Develop a needs list completed by teachers and support staff regarding DLL equipment and various topics for exploration


Plan DLL instruction as part of a staff development day

√ “ “ “ “

Introduce new staff members to DLL equipment and teaching possibilities

√ “ “ “ “

Review and revise teacher and support staff list of needs

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Staff Development Major Initiative: Teachers will explore appropriate software and hardware which could be used in connection with state standards

ResponsibilityLevel: Tech Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator

Goals Addressed: 8. Staff development opportunities which will be provided to staff, will support selected strategies and new curriculum

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Provide teachers will available software and the time to explore materials


Appropriate software will be installed per teacher request, to meet the needs of their classroom

√ “ “ “ “

Teachers will attend various workshops, provided by our local BOCES and the Teacher Center which will include software and hardware as part of training

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Staff Development Major Initiative: As per teacher requests and survey results, technology training and related staff development will be provided.


Goals Addressed: 8. Staff development opportunities which will b e provided to staff, will support selected strategies and new curriculum

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Teachers will attend staff development that meets individual needs, based on survey results and state requirements


Staff development days will be dedicated to the review, implementation, and planning of materials related to hardware and software

√ “ “ “ “

As individual curricula changes, based on New York State requirements, software and hardware will be provided to meet the students’ changing needs

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Staff Development Major Initiative: Training will need to be provided in the designated areas, as per teacher requests


Goals Addressed: 8. Staff development opportunities which will be provided to staff, will support selected strategies and new curriculum

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Curriculum Coordinator will arrange for relevant and meaningful training that will meet the teachers’ needs.


When available, staff trainers from the local BOCES unit, Teacher Center and in house personal will deliver training.

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Leadership and Organization Major Initiative: Provide wireless, portable technology to outside organizations within the community to the extent possible.

Responsibility Level: District Technology Coordinator

Goals Addressed: 9. To provide technology resources and commitment to equitable access, seeking to make Hinsdale a true community of learning

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Communicate availability to the entire community of learning


Provide training for potential users √ “ “ “ “ Schedule and monitor usage √ “ “ “ “ Evaluation and maintenance √ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Leadership and Organization Major Initiative: Provide school technology resources to students beyond the normal school day.

Responsibility Level: District Level Team/District Technology Coordinator

Goals Addressed: 9. To provide technology resources and commitment to equitable access, seeking to make Hinsdale a true community of learning.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Needs assessment √ Continue Continue Continue ContinueSchedule before and/or after school supervised technology laboratories for students and staff

√ “ “ “ “

Provide opportunity for students to sign out laptop computers for home use.

√ “ “ “ “

Utilize library/media based technology for research

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Leadership and Organization Major Initiative: Provide on-going education about and monitoring of the ethical use of current and future technology.

Responsibility Level: Board of Education/District Level Team/Professional Development Team

Goals Addressed: 10. Both formal and informal school leadership will support and encourage the use of current and future technology in a productive and ethical manner within and beyond the classroom

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Develop a District definition of the ethical use of technology

√ Complete

Include ethics as a topic in all curriculum and staff development

√ Complete

Determine and enforce appropriate consequences for unethical used of technology

√ Complete

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: leadership and Organization Major Initiative: As part of curriculum planning and instructional preparation, staff members will provide rationales for the use of technology.

Responsibility Level: Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development Team

Goals Addressed: 10. both formal and informal school leadership will support and encourage the use of current and future technology in a productive and ethical manner within and beyond the classroom

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Determine the rationale for the use of specific technology


Schedule and facilitate staff usage of specific technology

√ “ “ “ “

Evaluate the extent to which usage rationales were viable

√ “ “ “ “

Develop a dynamic list of appropriate rationales for specific technology

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Leadership and Organization Major Initiative: Assess the degree of success and effectiveness of all programs that utilize school technology.

Responsibility Level: District Level Team/District Technology Coordinator

Goals Addressed: 10. Both formal and informal school leadership will support and encourage the use of current and future technology in a productive and ethical manner within and beyond the classroom

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Develop a standardized assessment instrument to determine effectiveness of specific technology


Keep an open assessment file on each type of technology

√ “ “ “ “

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Leadership and Organization Major Initiative: provide opportunities for staff member to review and evaluate new technology. (10) Technology decision-making will employ representatives of all constituencies within the community of learning.(11) Teachers will explore appropriate software and hardware which could be used in connection with state standards.(7)

Responsibility Level: District Curriculum Coordinator

Goals Addressed: 10. Both formal and informal school leadership will support and encourage the use of current and future technology in a productive and ethical manner within and beyond the classroom. 11. To guarantee every member of the community of learning a voice in the use - acquisition of technology. 7. Educators will be prepared to use appropriate educational technology that support selected instructional strategies and new curriculum materials.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Schedule in-house and off-campus opportunities to expose staff to new and innovative technology


All shared decision making activities will include representative from administrations, staff, students and community

√ “ “ “ “

During formal curriculum development and lesson planning, ask teachers to focus on the connections between technology usage and standard achievement

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Action Plans

Goal Focus Area: Leadership and Organization Major Initiative: Information media (newsletters, website, etc.) will be utilized to keep the community informed of the current and future status of school technology.

Responsibility Level: Newsletter Coordinator/Website manager

Goals Addressed: 11. To guarantee every member of the community of learning a voice in the use – acquisition of technology.

Action Steps 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Dedicate a section of Hinsdale Highlights (newsletter) to the topic of technology in education.


Create and maintain an informative website that includes information about technology and data gained through its use.

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Appoint a website manager √ Complete Add website management to the curriculum

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Budget Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3Goal Focus Areas and Initiatives Amount Source Amount Source Amount SourceAdministration & Management1.1 Implement inventory control methods utilizing existing software and hardware for equipment and all instructional resources. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A1.2 Separate ID systems for student records, borrowers records, and cafeteria will be integrated into one. $60,000 General $18,000 General $18,000 General1.3 Make use of existing capabilities of data warehousing and data mining. $5,500 General $5,500 General $5,500 General

1.4 Appropriate training to maintain and improve skills/knowledge.�(A1)Provide appropriate staff development.(A2)Instruct and train staff to use and develop programs integrating new acquisitions.(I2)Utilize staff training and in house personnel.(S1)Training will need to be provided in the designated areas, as per teacher requests. (S2) $6,000

Title and General $6,000

Title and General $6,000

Title and General

2.1 Update network operating system $20,000 General $5,000 General $5,000 General

2.2 Ongoing maintainance and upgrade of hardware. (A2)Update hardware and software.(C1) $52,000

E-rate, General and Title $52,000

E-rate, General and Title $52,000

E-rate, General and Title

2.3 Provide adequate support staff for hardware and software maintainance. $76,000 General $79,000 General $83,000 General2.4 Standardize communication and productivity software (A2)Update and unify software and hardware throughout entire building. (I1) $8,000

E-rate and General $8,000


E-rate and General

Communication and Information Access1.1 Make school district technology more readily available to the community. (C1)Open school technology resources for after hours usage by members of the community. (Labs, DLL, Library/Media Center) (L1) $10,000



E-rate and General

1.2 Investigate implemention of computer voice command hardware. $1,000 General $1,000 General $1,000 General1.3 Offer classes in basic computer skills to the community.(C1)Offer a comprehensive program of continuing education in technology to the entire community of learning. (L1) $2,000

General and Title $2,000


General and Title

1.4 Incorporate more distance learning opportunities for students.

$2,500General and Title $3,000


General and Title

1.5 Expand network access capabilities. $20,000

General and Building Aid $5,000 General $5,000 General

1.6 Research wireless networking within school. $1,000 General N/A N/A N/A N/ACurriculum and Instruction

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1.1 Establish the video streaming program throughout the district.

$8,000

General and E-rate $8,000

General and E-rate $8,500

General and E-rate

1.2 Acquire equipment to support programs. (I1)Acquire necessary equipment, software and hardware. (I2) $52,000 General $60,000 General $70,000 General1.3 Acquire equipment to support programs. (I1)Acquire necessary equipment, software and hardware. (I2)

1.4 To provide computer based laboratory experiences that support core curriculum. $5,000

State Aided Software $6,000

State Aided Software $6,500

State Aided Software

Leadership and Organization1.1 Provide wireless, portable technology to off-site locations and organizations within the community to the extent possible. $1,500 General $1,700 General $2,000 General1.2 Provide school technology resources to students beyond the normal school day. $5,000 General $5,200 General $5,500 General

2.1 Provide on-going education about and monitoring of the ethical use of current and future technology. $1,000



General and Title

2.2 As part of curriculum planning and instructional preparation, staff members will provide rationales for the use of technology. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2.3 Assess the degree of success and effectiveness of all programs that utilize school technology. $2,000



General and Title

3.1 Provide opportunities for staff members to review and evaluate new technolgy.(L2)Technology decision-making will employ represetatives of all constituencies within the community of learning. (L3)Teachers will explore appropriate software and hardware which could be used in connection with state standards. (S2) $5,000



General and Title

3.2 Information media (newsletters, website, etc.) will be utilized to keep the community informed of the current and future status of school technology. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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7 PLAN MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REVISION:

The District Level Team (DLT) will review the District Technology Plan yearly during one of its regularly scheduled monthly meetings. When the plan needs to be revised an Action Level Team (ALT) will be established to address specific needs. This ALT will include key members of the current Technology Committee. As goals and objectives are met the ALT will make the needed adjustments. Communications and updates to the staff, involving the District Technology Plan, will be shared during monthly faculty meetings and when appropriate information will be included in the monthly school newsletter. Specific items from the technology plan, which involve the community, will be shared using this means of communication.

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HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLANNING TEAM

Members: Judi McCarthy Superintendent Karen Kunz Business Official Laurie Edmonston Principle/Curriculum Coordinator Mark Ash Board of Education Vice President Nancy Doner Community Member David Samuels Technology Coordinator Cindy Baker Teacher Mark Crino Teacher Mary Jo Sliger Teacher Mike Martel Teacher Shannon Whiteside Library/Media Specialist

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Hinsdale Central School 3701 Main St., Hinsdale, NY 14743

Phone (716) 557-2227 Fax (716) 557-2259

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

Hinsdale Central School District is able to grant your child access to a very powerful computer network called Internet. With this technological and educational opportunity also comes responsibility. It is important that you and your son/daughter read the ethics code and discuss it together. It is extremely important that the rules are followed.

This network allows the user to contact computer systems across the city, state, country, and around the world. The Internet user has the ability to share information, do research projects, and communicate with others. These capabilities can add a very exciting dimension to your child’s educational experiences. Unfortunately, there may be items on the Internet, which may contain defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, racially offensive, illegal, or adult oriented material. We want to assure you that the Board of Education, Administration and Staff do not condone the use of such materials, and do not permit usage of such materials in the school environment. Your child’s activities on the Internet will be monitored by the teacher while in school. However, if you have a computer and modem at home, you should be aware that your child might access inappropriate materials through the Internet. Also, the cost of accessing Internet from your home may be more than the normal telephone charge, depending upon your location.

Any discovered instances of inappropriate usage will result in immediate suspension of computer privileges for the offender. Parent notification of such suspension will also be provided, along with the length of the suspension.

Your permission is required for your child’s opportunity to use the Internet while at school. Please check the permission granted portion of the consent form attached. If you have any objection to your child’s opportunity to use the Internet, please check the denial section of the consent form. In either case, we will respect your wishes in this matter. Please return the form to the Hinsdale Central School Writing Lab.

Attached is a copy of the Hinsdale Central School District’s Misuse/Abuse of Software and/or Electronic Communications Systems and the Computer User Code of Ethics.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the school for more information: 557-2227 (extension 415 or 700).

Sincerely, David Samuels District Technology Coordinator Laurie Edmonston Principal Attachments

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Administration Board of Education Dennis Senn, Superintendent, Ext 402 John Fitzpatrick, President Laurie Edmonston, Principal, Ext 415 Mark Ash, Vice-President Jerry Mottern, Curriculum / Sp.Ed., Ext 417 John Ames Karen A. Kunz, Business Executive, Ext 190 Robert Keenan

JoAnn Bishop, District Clerk, Ext 407 Bobbi Jo Kent

MISUSE/ABUSE OF SOFTWARE AND/OR ELECTRONIC

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Misuse is defined as any unauthorized reproduction and/or distribution of Hinsdale Central School District licensed software. The District, or anyone employed by or enrolled in the District, does not have the right, unless authorized by the software developer; to reproduce any software licensed from that developer. Furthermore, the use of Hinsdale Central School District’s software and electronic communications devices, or systems, is restricted to appropriate educational purposes. Abuse is defined as any unauthorized physical alteration or intentional damage to any software or electronic communications system owned or rented by Hinsdale Central School District. Such damage includes, but is not limited to, theft or mistreatment of computer input, processing and output devices and corruption of program and data files accessible through such systems. Any student in the Hinsdale Central School District who is aware of any misuse or abuse of any software or electronic communication system shall notify his/her teacher or building principal. (The building principal will immediately suspend the computer privileges of any student found violating the District policy.) Any employee in the Hinsdale Central School District who is aware of any misuse or abuse of any software or electronic communication system owned or rented by the District shall notify the building principal. Appropriate disciplinary action will occur based on the facts of misuse/abuse by any student or employee of the Hinsdale Central School District in accordance with all applicable laws, bargaining agreements, district policies, and disciplinary codes. This policy will be disseminated to all District staff and students.

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HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

COMPUTER USER CODE OF ETHICS Computer use policies safeguard the rights and privileges of all users. With this technological opportunity comes responsibility. Be aware that the code of ethics listed below applies to all computer users in the Hinsdale Central School District, who must understand and agree to the following: 1. It is the user’s responsibility to avoid abusive conduct which would include, but not be limited to, the altering of system software, placing of unlawful information, computer viruses, or harmful programs on or through the system, in either public or private files or messages. 2. The school’s computer system may not be used to obtain, view download, or otherwise gain access to materials, which are unlawful, objectionable, or otherwise unacceptable in an educational setting. 3. Only software owned by the Hinsdale Central School District will be used on the workstations and System (WAN). 4. Users will use all computer equipment for the purpose for which it is intended (to complete academic

assignments). Users will not tamper with the terminals, and associated equipment, or otherwise disable the system.

5. Users will not change, copy, rename, delete, read, or otherwise access files or software that they did not create. 6. Computers may not be used for personal non-school related gain. Any discovered instances of inappropriate usage, or failure to comply with current policies, will result in immediate suspension of computing privileges for the offender. Parent notification of such suspensions will also be provided. Detach and return to Mrs. Nancy Clayson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I have read and fully understand the Misuse/Abuse of Software and/or Electronic Communication Systems and Computer User Code of Ethics and agree to abide by them. My child, IS granted permission to be a user of the Internet in Hinsdale Central School.

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My child, IS NOT granted permission to be a user of the Internet in Hinsdale Central School. Name: Grade Level: Date: Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

APPENDIX B

ETHICS AND COMPUTER USE FOR THE STAFF OF HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY:

As a user of computer applications through Erie 1 BOCES and Hinsdale Central School, I agree not to: 1. Violate the property rights and copyrights in data and computer programs. 2. Intentionally or neglectfully destroy or damage other users’ data or programs. 3. Obtain unauthorized access to and use of an account, and the network facilities, or

use of such facilities for purposes other than those intended. 4. Obtain unauthorized access to and use of an account, and the network facilities,

for personal or private gain. 5. Read or use private files/data without proper authorization. 6. Divulge the contents of any database holding personnel and confidential

information related to children, parents, or school business operations. 7. Attempt, without authorization, to modify computer hardware or system software. 8. Use the network for slanderous, abusive, intimidating, or otherwise offensive

messages. 9. Use the network to send unsolicited, non-educationally related messages which

are inoffensive, but which consume system resources. 10. Fraudulently use another person’s name to send or receive messages. Your school district contracts with the WNYRIC for computer services and therefore designates the RIC as the custodian for confidential data. As custodian, the WNYRIC Network Security Officer will suspend a USER ID and PASSWORD immediately upon detection of any violation of this statement of confidentiality. If the violation affects only local district data or computer resources, the details of the violation will be sent to the local School District Superintendent for disposition. If the violation is of a universal nature, affecting the productivity and security of users from other school districts, the USER ID and PASSWORD will be suspended permanently. Authorized user Signature______________________________________ Date _______________

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Monday, January 06, 2006 Dear Parent / Guardian: You have been randomly selected to receive a Community Technology Survey to be filled out and returned to school. If you receive more than one of these surveys, please return only one completed form to the student’s homeroom teacher no later than Friday, January 20, 2006. We thank you for your cooperation and promptness in completing this survey. Thank you. Hinsdale Central School District Technology Committee

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Community Technology Survey Yes No N/A

1 Do you own a personal computer?

2 Do you recognize a benefit to having computer skills?

3 Do you use computer skills at work or home?

4 Have you ever used a school owned computer?

5 Would you use the school's computer facilities if they became available?

6 Are you comfortable with your computer knowledge?

7 Do you access the internet?

8 Do you have access to email?

9 Would you benefit by a basic computer technology training session?

10 Could you use some basic 'software' training? I.e.: Word; excel

12 Are you comfortable using the research tools available on the computer?

13 Do you feel computer knowledge is a necessity to compete in today's work force?

14 Do you feel students are receiving adequate computer technology training by the school system?

15 Do you feel that computer skills make your job easier?

16 Are you familiar with the computer usage by students at Hinsdale Central?

17 Do you think you have adequate computer skills for today's world?

18 Do you have children in the school system?

Age Group (circle one): 18 - 30 31 - 45 46 - above

Comments:

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Community Technology Survey 185 Surveys Yes No N/A

1 Do you own a personal computer? 156 28 1

2 Do you recognize a benefit to having computer skills? 179 6 0

3 Do you use computer skills at work or home? 156 26 3

4 Have you ever used a school owned computer? 69 114 2

5 Would you use the school's computer facilities if they became available? 66 103 16

6 Are you comfortable with your computer knowledge? 121 63 1

7 Do you access the internet? 163 21 1

8 Do you have access to email? 150 35 0

9 Would you benefit by a basic computer technology training session? 99 82 4

10 Could you use some basic 'software' training? I.e.: Word; excel 104 79 2

11 Are you comfortable using the research tools available on the computer? 130 52 3

12 Do you feel computer knowledge is a necessity to compete in today's work force? 175 7 3

13 Do you feel students are receiving adequate computer technology training by the school system? 116 36 33

14 Do you feel that computer skills make your job easier? 136 29 20

15 Are you familiar with the computer usage by students at Hinsdale Central? 96 86 3

16 Do you think you have adequate computer skills for today's world? 96 87 2

17 Do you have children in the school system? 140 45 0

Comments: See attached sheet

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Community Technology Survey Comments Age Group: 18 - 30 1. I think it would be very beneficial to some of the students if the computer room could

be made available after hrs. 2. We have email and Internet access at home. I have computer access at work - 80% of

job on computer - very important. 3. I could always use a 'refresher' course for my computer use. 4. Had a computer, got rid of it. Is this a survey for a free computer system, if so, will

they bring it to me. 5. Keep me updated on this, please. Thanks. 6. Not sure what the students learn now. Skill needs never end. Age Group: 31 – 45 1. Would be nice to have more accessibility to school computers. 2. No need to integrate more (computer training) at every level. 3. Although I have considerable knowledge on the use of computers, I do not have

adequate systems for my children to use and I fully support the teaching. 4. Always willing to learn more. 5. Both of my children have learned more about the computer and Internet from home

than from school. Although our house is an exception because my profession is in the computer industry.

6. I build computers and have taught my children how to use them. 7. My children know how to use the computer tools better than I do. 8. Computers and technology are always changing so brush-ups are always nice. 9. I have no computer skills at all. 10. If I owned one, I would use one. 11. They need better teachers helping the students how to do things. It would help the

students know more. 12. I do not know how to use a computer; my children do it for me. Age Group: 46 - above 1. I've been involved with computers since 1973 long before the computer of today. I

have a very good knowledge as I repack and build computer systems for the last 15 years.

2. Husband has email and Internet access through work. 3. More advanced skills are needed for middle and high school. Repair, upgrading, IT,

Networking and rebuilding. 4. People skills are necessary.

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Staff Technology Survery

Do you feel that you have an adequate knowledge of the following technological applications?

Yes No Need Training Yes No Need Training

Word smartboardExcel LCD projectorPowerpoint scannersDLL elmo projectorDVD PDADigital Camera transporter techonlogyLaptop usage web page creatione-mailinternet

Agree Disagree

Using computer technology makes teaching/doing work less difficult for meUsing computer technology as part of my job is a good motivator for meI feel comfortable learning about and using computer technologyI would like to integrate computer technology into my classes and/ot daily workI am comfortable helping co-workers with a computer-related technologyI take personal time to learn, practice, and use computer technology

What technology do you currently utilize in your classroom?

What additional technology would you like to see in your classroom? (circle all that apply)

computer voice technologymore wiring dropsvirtual learningwireless applicationsroaming laptop labother hardware/software you are aware of: ________________________________

How much accessibility options would you like in the future (circle one)

Just at schoolorat school and at home via pcorat school and at home via school issued PDA

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123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051

A B C DStaff Technology Survey Results

Adequate Knowledge of: yes no need training

Word 48 0 2Excel 48 0 12

Powerpoint 48 0 9DLL 23 12 16DVD 24 15 10

Digital Camera 48 0 10Laptop Usage 48 0 7

e-mail 78 0 3internet 78 0 3

smartboard 7 28 22LCD projector 25 10 12

scanners 35 10 11elmo projector 14 12 15

PDA 6 25 20transporter technology 27 20

web page creation 7 10 23

Opinion concerning tech.makes work less difficult 36 3

motivator 35 2comfortable 44 4

tech into classroom 48helping co-workers 55 2

personal time 48 2

I currently use:Internet 48

DLL 25Powerpoint 32computer 48

Elmo 23digital camera 48

e-mail 78excel 48none 0

scanners 48word 48LCD 35

cd-roms 48overhead projector 32

tape recorder 2television 48

graphing calculators 3DVD 25

calculators 1access 1

publisher 12

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A B C D

I would like to use:computer voice teechnology 10

more wiring drops 12virtual learning 17

wireless applications 16roaming laptop lab 20

other need computers and keyboards!(2)LCD projectoradobe on all!digital cameracakewalk and theory related softwareteacher laptopcomputer analysis (sport simulated)

accessibility:just at school 3

at school and home via pc 40at school and home via pda 19

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APPENDIX EStudent Technology Survey Student Grade Level:

Yes No N/A1 Do you have access to a computer outside the school system?

a) If so, what computer system do you have access to (circle one). PC or Mac2 Do you feel that computer technology is utilized within your classroom?

a) If so, is computer technology ever used too much in the classroom?Explain:

b) Would you like to see computer technology utilized more?3 Using computer tech makes homework/school work less difficult for me.4 Using computers motivates me to learn.5 I feel comfortable learning about using computer-related technology.6 I take personal time to learn and practice computers and other technology.7 I am comfortable helping other students use computers and other technology.

8 There is encouragement from teachers and school administration to use computers and other technology.

9a) Wordb) Excelc) PowerPointd) DVDe) Digital Cameraf) Laptopsg) Emailh) InternetI) Smart boardsj) LCD Projectorsk) Scannersl) Elmo Projector

m) Palm Pilotn) Web Page design

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Do you feel that you have an adequate knowledge of the following technological applications?

What kind of technology would you like to see being used in the classroom of the future?

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Student Technology Survey Surveys 266

Yes No N/A1 Do you have access to a computer outside the school system? 246 18 2

a) If so, what computer system do you have access to (circle one). PC Mac236 10 20

2 Do you feel that computer technology is utilized within your classroom? 187 70 9a) If so, is computer technology ever used too much in the classroom? 22 205 39

Explain: **(see attachment)b) Would you like to see computer technology utilized more? 188 63 15

3 Using computer tech makes homework/school work less difficult for me. 192 64 104 Using computers motivates me to learn. 155 86 255 I feel comfortable learning about using computer-related technology. 210 46 106 I take personal time to learn and practice computers and other technology. 134 122 107 I am comfortable helping other students use computers and other technology. 208 49 9

8 There is encouragement from teachers and school administration to use computers and other technology. 169 59 38

9 Do you feel that you have an adequate knowledge of the following technological applications?a) Word 258 4 4b) Excel 153 107 6c) PowerPoint 220 40 6d) DVD 181 76 9e) Digital Camera 172 86 8f) Laptops 180 80 6g) Email 205 57 4h) Internet 226 38 2I) Smart boards 53 190 23j) LCD Projectors 70 175 21k) Scanners 173 88 5l) Elmo Projector 97 154 15

m) Palm Pilot 103 148 15n) Web Page design 105 150 11

10 What kind of technology would you like to see being used in the classroom in the future? See attachment

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Student Technology Survey Comments Student Grade Level: 4 – 8 146 Surveys

2a) Explain: **(from Student Survey) 1. Because you can learn with a computer. 2. Because we never go and use it. 3. Only sometimes. 4. It’s good for kids to use computers sometimes. 5. We should build things like in the olden days. 6. Because we don’t really use them. 7. It’s not used enough within a classroom. 8. We barely get on. 9. We don’t use it often. 10. We aren’t on the computer all the time. 11. We hardly go on the computer. 12. We don’t play on computer. 13. We don’t go on that much. 14. We often go to the writing lab for projects. 15. Typing reports. 16. You get work on a computer when you ask someone. 17. It is very easy to find things and computer helps us learn. 18. I haven’t been on it much. 19. We do stuff in books. 20. We don’t spend all day. 21. Too many textbooks. 22. We can only use them in short periods of time. 23. We never are on line. 24. It never can. 25. We use it for projects. 26. We don’t use it a lot. 27. For projects. 28. We don’t have a lot of work. 29. We don’t use it too much or too little. 30. We use computers on big projects or essays. 31. If we need a computer to use, we ask. 32. We only use computers in technology class. 33. Because we need to learn.

Student Comments 4-8

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10: What kind of technology would you like to see being used in the classroom in the future? 1. A picture of the animals in the sea 2. A time machine 3. All sorts of technology ................................................................................................................7 4. Allowed to go on Internet every time you ask 5. Bigger classrooms for classrooms that are small with more computers 6. Bigger TV .................................................................................................................................... 3 7. Book on cars; flying computer; flying desk and chair 8. Books are copied in the computer 9. Clap lights ...................................................................................................................................2 10. Computer technology 11. Computer that is like a teacher (where the teacher peaks) 12. Construction technology 13. Controllable learning activities 14. Cordless phones 15. Desk with all features 16. Digital camera .............................................................................................................................7 17. Don’t care 18. Don’t know 19. DVD players and DVD ...............................................................................................................26 20. E books 21. Elmo projectors ...........................................................................................................................6 22. Email ...........................................................................................................................................5 23. Football 24. HTML coding via Internet 25. I would like to see a little metal ball that has buttons on it. All of the buttons tell you different sizes. But, 2

buttons say open and the other says close. When you open it, there are 5 different sizes. X small, which is about as big as a piece of paper. Small, which is as big as the top of a desk. Medium size is as big as a white board. Large is as big as a wall and XL is as big as the whole room. This thing is a projector that shows a picture on the walls

26. Internet ........................................................................................................................................6 27. Keyboard inside desk 28. Laptops / Computers for all ........................................................................................................69 29. Laptops with built in mouse, glass soundproof sliding doors 30. LCD projector .............................................................................................................................4 31. Messenger 32. More aides 33. More books in class 34. More clocks 35. More help from teachers 36. Music downloads 37. Musical stuff


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38. New games and free crayons 39. New sites .....................................................................................................................................2 40. New technology 41. No hard cover books 42. Own web page. ............................................................................................................................2 43. Palm pilots (schedules) ................................................................................................................16 44. PDAs 45. Power point .................................................................................................................................7 46. Printers 47. Projectors 48. Push a button and math or science and other things and it tells you about it 49. Robots 50. Scanners ......................................................................................................................................11 51. Science discs 52. Security cameras 53. Smart boards ................................................................................................................................7 54. Stereo system ..............................................................................................................................2 55. Students able to go to computer during class with permission from their teacher to study, research, type, and

print 56. Subject for everything on computer to make projects easy 57. To do homework and all work on it 58. Video games & new games .........................................................................................................6 59. Walking computer and talking computers 60. Warp room 61. We should build things with our hands more 62. Web page design ..........................................................................................................................6 63. Woodshop and computer use 64. Word & excel 65. X box with computer learning skills


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2a) Explain: **(from Student Survey) 1. Not a lot to learn. 2. We don't use it very much. 3. We never use it in the classroom. 4. Depends on the class, some use computers effectively, some don't. 5. We never get on the computers in school. 6. We usually don't use computers in the classroom. 7. We don't use computers in class. 8. We don't use it much. 9. I like computers. 10. Computer technology is used too little. 11. We use the computers fairly enough. 12. We need to use computers more. 13. We only use computers for research projects. 14. The tech is used commonly, but not too much. 15. I enjoy computers and working with them. 16. Only if we have to have notes typed or essays. 17. Use enough that you're familiar with it. 18. I don't want to. 19. We use Microsoft word. 20. The work we do in school does not require technological use too much. 21. Computers are part of everyday life; it is fitting to be used in learning as well. 22. Sometimes there is way too much internal dependence. 23. Because we type things up. 24. All we do is look stuff up on the computer. 25. Projects. 26. Teachers take advantage of computers so they don't have to teach. 27. Computers aren't used enough in the classroom. 28. We hardly ever use computers. 29. Don't do hands-on stuff with the computer. 10: What kind of technology would you like to see being used in the classroom in the future? 1. Advanced tech in a field you are thinking about going into 2. Assist student and any that save time and none that lengthen time needed to get the job done 3. Better projectors 4. Books that talk to you so you don't have to read them 5. Cell phones 6. Computers are great. They are a good educational source, but books are also a good planning point 7. Cooker Monster Project 8. Cool stuff 9. Depends on the class 10. Digital camera .............................................................................................................................6


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11. Distant learning lab connection to learn with other schools around the Western New York system 12. DL technology 13. Don’t care.....................................................................................................................................2 14. Don't know...................................................................................................................................6 15. DVD ............................................................................................................................................3 16. Elmo projector 17. Email ..........................................................................................................................................4 18. Everything and anything .............................................................................................................5 19. Flansicans 20. Games 21. Holographic image of all teachers 22. Homework done on a computer 23. Instant messages (from students from other countries) ...............................................................2 24. Internet related topics (faster) ......................................................................................................4 25. Lab to PS 26. Laptops / Computers (laptops = less paper = less trees killed) ...................................................14 27. No class, no actual school, but students can learn and get their credits at their own rate 28. None.............................................................................................................................................2 29. Pagers 30. Palm pilot ....................................................................................................................................9 31. PDA's 32. Pencil sharpeners 33. Plasma screens and digital everything 34. PowerPoint and more computer related stuff...............................................................................4 35. Realistic simulation of how things work, use in the future, and past events 36. Regents (English) should be given on computer 37. Robots (send to school instead of ourselves / slaves) ..................................................................2 38. Scanners .......................................................................................................................................2 39. Segway. These optical identifier thingies in minority report 40. Televised learning 41. Type instead of write (fun and easy in all rooms) .......................................................................30 42. Usage 43. Vanovins 44. Walkie talkies 45. Ways to take notes easier.............................................................................................................2 46. Web design, programming, and computer systems .....................................................................2 47. Wireless .......................................................................................................................................3


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Summary of Surveys Three surveys were utilized to assess the current and future views on technology within Hinsdale Central School District. The student surveys showed that a majority of our students have access to PC-based computers outside of the school and that they feel technology is utilized within the classroom. In fact, most students felt that technology is not used enough in the classroom. Comments included: “ you can learn with the computer” and “we don’t really use them” from the younger students. The older students wrote in, “depends on the class”, “we usually don’t use computers in the classroom”, and “all we do is look stuff up on the computer”. A majority of students from all grades indicated that they would like to see computer technology used more and that using it makes work less difficult for them. Students also said that it motivated them to learn and that they feel comfortable using it to learning. When asked about specific software and equipment, students indicated that they were comfortable with the commonly used software such as Microsoft Office, e-mail and internet usage, digital cameras, laptops, and scanners. Newer technologies such as using palm pilots, designing web pages, smart boards and LCD projectors seemed to be technologies that the students did not feel prepared to use. When asked about what they would like to see in the classroom of the future, a range of answers was reported. The younger students mostly wanted “all sorts of technology”, namely DVD usage and “laptops/computers for all”. Many wanted the use of PDAs’ and were looking for computers to replace books. Some, however, gave answers that are just not possible such as flying desks and chairs and warp rooms. Surprisingly, the older students wants were very similar to the younger students. Many students wanted computers or laptops for all students, the ability to take notes on the computer and use of more technology in every area. The community indicated that most of them not only owned a personal computer, but also use it and see many advantages of having it at home. Most community members have never used the school’s computers, but a considerable amount said they would use the school’s facilities. A large contingent has access to the internet and e-mail. Almost all indicated that they feel computer knowledge is a necessity in today’s workforce and many would like training on computer software. Most of the people surveyed have students in the school and feel that the school is providing adequate training in basic computer skills. Many community members feel that training and computer knowledge is very important and should be implemented at all levels. The staff was also surveyed. They were first asked about their knowledge on various pieces of technology. Almost all indicated they have adequate knowledge in Word. Most feel comfortable with Powerpoint, digital cameras, laptops, e-mail, and internet usage. The results were split for Excel, DLL, DVD, LCD projectors, and scanners. Many indicated that they need more knowledge using smartboards, PDAs’ and web page creation. Many reported that technology makes work less difficult for them, is a motivator, and feel comfortable

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using and bringing technology into the classroom. Most currently use the internet, about 20% use Powerpoint, Word, e-mail, and the computer in general. Access, calculators, DVD, graphing calculators, televisions, tape recorders, overhead projectors, cd-roms, Elmo projectors, and LCD projectors are among the other items that a few of the staff reported using. Looking toward the future, 20%-25% of the staff would like to use computer voice technology and virtual learning in their classroom and would like to see more wiring drops or wireless technology used. As far as accessibility, most of staff would like accessibility from home via pc or PDA.

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First Floor Network Diagram

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Second Floor Network Diagram

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Basement Network Diagram

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Documents

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Technology Plan 2007 - … · 2018. 8. 9. · Roamer training 7 7 at mastery, Electronic portfolios 48 7 at mastery Lotus Notes 70 (teachers and staff)