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Murrieta Elementary School Technology PlanMurrieta Unified School District

SSC Adoption Date:

Plan Start Date: 2014-2015 School Year

Plan Expiration Date: 2017-2018 School Year

Acknowledgements:

District Technology Staff:Director of Technology and IS-Ken Balliger

School Administration:Principal – Estelle Jaurequi

Assistant Principal – Robert Lurkins

School Technology Committee:Technology Leader - Mark Zavodnik

Technology Consultant – Sherese Ferrell

Parent Technology Committee:Travis Miller

Vanessa Pineda

School Wide Participation

School History and Description

Murrieta Elementary School is the oldest school in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, and it represents a microcosm of our community. Located in “Historic Downtown Murrieta,” the school has served the community since 1958. The current school site replaced the original buildings located on Second Street. When the present school was built, the old school bell was incorporated into its design. On Friday mornings, the entire school assembles on the quad for the flag salute. Families join us in pledging allegiance to the flag, singing a patriotic song, and celebrating the accomplishments of students and the contributions of staff members, parents, and community members. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a special person is selected to ring the bell that once tolled over the original school 118 years ago. This special honor allows the individual to touch a piece of our community’s history. Each class has an opportunity to lead this event, and students are excited to participate in such a positive leadership experience. Murrieta Elementary takes tradition very seriously, and the pride of our students, staff, and community is evident wherever you turn.

As a targeted Title I school, with an enrollment of nearly 900 students, we serve a diverse student population comprised of various ethnic and socioeconomic groups. All stakeholders on site are committed to providing a rigorous and meaningful curriculum to all students. Staff members work diligently to ensure that our vision of individual academic success for all students is realized and our results are validated by continual growth. Classroom instruction reflects a multitude of standard-based activities that are engaging and designed to support student learning. Parent volunteers operate literacy centers, paraprofessionals teach phonemic awareness, and there is evidence of the joys of learning on every corner of our campus. Murrieta Elementary is committed to providing strong interventions to our at-risk student population, as well. It is our belief that imparting strategic instruction for our struggling learners also benefits regular classroom instruction. Refining strategies and utilizing best practices amplifies the effectiveness of all classroom instruction. While we believe that identifying a student’s academic needs is an essential component of our educational mission, we also recognize that addressing a student’s social and emotional needs is crucial to their overall success in school. The staff provides safety nets in these areas, and the programs we have in place which speak to this mission are Character Counts, Stalking Success, Peer Leaders Uniting Students (PLUS), Student Leaders, Student Helpers, and Friendship Crew. At Murrieta Elementary, everyone works together to build the school community and to support our students.

Murrieta Elementary is a family of partnerships dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience. Our Parent Teacher Committee actively participates by funding, promoting, and staging

events. The organization supports teachers by fulfilling classroom requests for materials and provides scholarships for students to attend science camp. Our Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a welcome presence on campus, offering advice and support to our students. Our administrators exhibit an active role in classroom experiences and in activities across campus.

Teachers work together in Professional Learning Communities utilizing data to design curriculum, implement instructional strategies, and create formative and summative assessments. Collaboration

and cooperation permeates our campus—each child belongs to every one of us, and we work together to prepare today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world.

Murrieta Elementary School Technology Plan

Mission Statement

Our mission is to prepare students for the skills necessary for the 21st century careers, to encourage lifelong learning of all skills, including the use of technology. Our mission is to provide our students with the foundational technology skills necessary to be successful in their secondary education. Our mission is to implement this plan, build capacity for our student to learn using technology by providing professional development for our staff members, and holding each other accountable for ensuring that all learners are prepared for the ever changing future.

Vision Statement

Our vision is for students, parents, and educators to use communication and information technologies to enhance and expand the traditional role of education. Technology can improve communication, enhance thinking skills, make instruction more efficient and effective, and develop life skills critical to success. Murrieta Elementary School will incorporate technology as a means of integrating curriculum across subject areas. Students and educators will be guaranteed opportunities to use technology as an integral part of education. This technology integration plan will outline our strategies for turning this vision into reality.

A. Technology Action Plan

Expected student outcomes in three years as a result of technology use:

Students will use technology as an essential component of the learning process, receiving practice in selecting and using various technology applications to accomplish a wide variety of tasks.

Basic outcomes from the use of technology: Select and access technology appropriate to needs Use correct starting and exiting procedures Develop keyboarding skills Operate peripheral devices Use technology independently and cooperatively Use technology safely and ethically Develop research skills Enhance creativity and problem solving skills through technology Using the technology to create new ways to express ideas and

communicate with others.

Working toward grades four and five proficiencies, every student in grades kindergarten through third grade will be afforded the opportunity to acquire basic literacy, mathematic, problem solving, research, and keyboarding skills.

Every student entering grade four will possess and demonstrate basic keyboarding skills that will enable her/him to navigate through a web page and to construct and edit a basic word processing document.

Every student will have equal access to an online experience on a daily basis. Every student will use information technology resources to engage in meaningful

real world problem solving experiences. Every student will utilize technology resources to engage in a meaningful arts

experience. Every student in grades four and five will demonstrate the ability to complete a

research project utilizing technology and electronic and/or Internet resources. Every student exiting grade five will demonstrate basic computer competencies

including but not exclusive to the legal and moral ethics of technological sharing and transfer of information.

Students will be able to access information provided by teachers through video webcast, websites, and presentations.

Expected staff outcomes in 3 years as a result of technology use:

The administrative staff will promote and support technological training for all Murrieta Elementary employees.

All teachers will use technology to review, monitor and structure student

learning and progress. All teachers will use technology as a classroom management tool. All teachers will utilize quality software programs, allowing teachers to more

easily evaluate student performance and present information in an easy to read format.

All teachers will access current information to supplement teaching resources with electronic sources and on-line services.

All teachers will increase communication with parents through computer links, as well as email and other social media.

All staff will utilize technology as a primary means of communicating with colleagues and the global community.

All school site administrators will utilize technology as the primary tool for communication with staff and District personnel.

Teachers and school site administrators will use technology to remain informed of the latest and most successful teaching practices.

All teachers will successfully integrate technology into various curriculum areas including virtual field trips.

All staff will demonstrate a proficiency in the use of multimedia software and be able to use standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

All staff will demonstrate basic computer competencies including but not exclusive to the legal and moral ethics of technological sharing and transfer of information.

School and district will provide staff and students with multimedia software. School and district will provide a web based design application for students

and teachers to design their own webpage. Our data management system will facilitate teachers and student

communication, file sharing, lesson planning, and delivery of new material. Students will be able to access information provided by the teachers through

video webcast, video conferencing, in a safe, secure format using our Learning Management System.

K-5 Technology Curriculum ScopeThis document serves as a guide to how the basic technology unit content varies across grade levels. Units are guided by essential questions and skills for each grade level and are categorized to show the scope of skills across the curriculum.

GradeOnline

Safety/DigitalCitizenship

Programming Digital Storytelling Office Tools Research

Basic TechnologyConcepts and

Operations

KWhat informationis safe/not safe to

share online?

What is a program?

How can technology help tell

a story?Digital Tools

- Drawing software- Online story creation tools

What are office tools?Basic skills:

- Understand how we can use technology to

write like we do on paper.

What is research?Introductory skills:-Using a website to learn about a topic

Introductory Skills- Finding keys on the

keyboard- Using the back &

forward buttons in a browser

- Logging into online accounts

- Basic mouse control, clicking

- Operating system navigation skills

1

What information is safe/not safe to

share online? How do people use

online tools safely to communicate?

How is programming used in daily

life?

How can I use technology tools to

create my own stories to share with the world?Digital Tools

- Drawing software- Online story creation tools

- Blogging- Word Processing

tools

How can I use WordProcessing or

Presentation tools to communicate ideas?

Basic skills:- Understand how

using technology to write can help us

collaborate and share ideas more easily.

- Opening, saving a word processing

document- Creating a blog post

Why do people do research?

Introductory skills:- Finding information

about a topic on a website

- Communicating findings orally or in

writing

Introductory skills- Using home row to type

with two hands- File management

- Using a search engineDeveloping skills

- Navigating web pages independently

- Developing operating system navigation skills

- Logging into online accounts

(Fasttmath, iRead, etc.)

2

How do people use technology to communicate responsibly?

How do people use programs to

entertain?

How can I use technology tools to

create my own stories or

collaborate on stories?

Digital Tools- Online story creation tools-

Blogging- Word Processing &

Presentation tools

How can I use Word Processing or

Presentation tools to communicate ideas

and collaborate?Basic skills:

- Open, save and type documents, both off

and online- collaborate on documents with

peers- Create a blog post

How can I use technology to find

information?Introductory skills:

- Using a search engine-

Communicating findings in writing or

using digital tools Developing skills: -

finding information on a website

Developing skills- Typing with two hands -

Conducting basic web searches- File management

- Operating system navigation skills

Applied skills- Logging into personal accounts-- Choosing appropriate

apps

3How do people use online information

responsibly?

How can I use a program to create and

communicate ideas?

How can I use technology to

create stories or collaborate on

stories that entertain?



Presentation tools




- Open, save and type documents, both off

and online- collaborate on documents with

peers- Create a blog post

How can I use Spreadsheet software

to organize information?Basic skills:

- Understand rows, columns - enter

teacher-provided data

How can I use technology to find

information and share what I find?

Why should I evaluate the information I find?Introductory skills:

- Using keywords and search terms

independently- Evaluating websites -

Communicating findings using digital

toolsDeveloping skills:

- Finding information on a website

Introductory Skills- Introductory

troubleshooting skills Developing skills- file

management- Choosing appropriate apps- Conducting basic

web searches independently Applied skills

- Typing 15 WPM- Operating system navigation skills

GradeOnline

Safety/DigitalCitizenship

Programming Digital Storytelling Office Tools Research

Basic TechnologyConcepts and

Operations

4

How do people use online information responsibly and

respectfully?

How can I use a program to entertain?



stories that teach others?



Presentation tools- Video- Podcasting




- Insert images - format text

How can I use Spreadsheet

software to organize information and

analyze information?Basic skills:

- Answer questions based on data

How can I use technology to find answers to my

questions?Introductory skills:

- Identifying and exploring a question- Using

information responsibly Developing skills: Using

keywords and search terms independently-

Communicating findings using digital tools-

Evaluating websites Applied skills:

Finding information on a websites

Introductory skills- Introductory skills using

online course management tool

Developing skills --Uploading/downloading

files- Choosing appropriate apps- Troubleshooting

skills Applied skills

- Typing 20 WPM- File management - Operating system navigation skills

5How do people use

technology responsibly?

How can I create a program that communicates

an idea and entertain?



stories that inspire?Digital Tools- Online story creation tools-


Presentation tools- Video- Podcasting



and collaborate?Basic skills:- Insert tables - use bullets

How can I use Spreadsheet

software to organize data that I collect and analyze this

data? Basic skills:

- Collect and input data- answer

questions based on data

How can I use technology to better understand the

world?Developing skills:

- Identifying and exploring a question-

Communicating findings to peers using digital tools

- Using keywords and search terms

independently- Using information responsibly- Evaluating information

online

Developing skills-Uploading/downloading

files-Using an online course management tool

-Choosing appropriate apps

-Troubleshooting skillsApplied skills

- Typing 25 WPM- Operating system

navigation skills -File management

Grade level/Time Activities/Programs Where Target Dates

Responsibility Technology Used

Funding Source

KINDERGARTENK Centers AM/PM All Students in class Classrooms M-F Teacher Class Computers N/A

RAZ Kids, Reading Counts, iRead,

Class/Home M-Th Teacher/Parent Class Computers LCAP

10:30 – 11:00 EL Development for EL students

Pull Out T-F Instructional Aide

Computer Labs LCAP

FIRST GRADE

Small Group Instr. All Student in class Classroom M-F Teacher Class Computers N/A

Small Group Pull Out

8:50 – 9:50

Below Basic Students Phonics Game, Making

Words, Letters & Sounds, Zoo Phonics

Room 16 M - F Teacher/Instructional

Aide

Learning Center Discretionary

Universal Access1:50 – 2:30

Pull Out interventionsPhonics Game, Enrichment,

RAZ, Reading A-Z

Classrooms(Achievement

Groups)

M–Th Grade Level Teachers

Labs and Class Computers

11:00 – 11:30 Headsprouts Intervention Room

M - F Instructional Aide

Computer Lab LCAP

Grade level/Time Activities/Programs Where Target Dates

Responsibility Technology Used

Funding Source

SECOND GRADE

Universal Access Achievement GroupsiRead, Phonics Game,

Class and M – Th Teachers, Instructional Aides,

Class Computers LCAP/Title I

Technology and Intervention Programs at Murrieta Elementary School

9:15 – 10:00 Enrichment (Thinking Maps/ HM Challenges),

Voyager, A-Z

Lab Title I Teacher and Computer Labs

Classroom Presentations

Individual and small group presentations usually a follow up to

group work and research

Classroom Teachers Voice Booster, clicker, Newton

wireless for tablet/projector

linkMusic and Listening

CentersListening to Stories,

music, etc. from curriculum and other

sources

Classroom Teachers Wireless listening centers, iPods,

speakers

THIRD GRADE 1:00 – 1:40 System 44, Reading A-

Z, A-ZComputer

Lab, ClassesM - Th Teacher/ Title I,

Instructional Aides

Classroom Computers and Computer Labs

LCAP/Title I

8:30 – 2:30 Math Intervention Math Inter.Rm 28

T - Th Math Intervention Teacher

Classroom Teachers

Math Learning Center

Title I

FOURTH GRADE

Achievement Groups 9:10 – 10:45

Language Arts/ Read 180

ClassroomsRm 10

M - Fri Classroom Computers

Title I/LCAP


LA: System 44/Read About

Title I Room M - Fri Classroom Teachers/Title I Teacher/Instruc

tional Aides

Learning Center Computers

Title I/ LCAP

Achievement Groups

11:00 – 12:15

MathDo the Math (supplement)

H/M Reteach, Alternate Approach & Strategic

Interventions

Classrooms M – Fri Teachers Class Computers, Laptops, and

Tablets

LCAP

FIFTH GRADEAchievement

GroupsMath: Math 180 8:15-

10:45LA: Read 180 11:05 -

12:30

Classroom 2

Room 10

M – F

M-F

Teacher

Title 1

Classroom Computers

Title I


System 44, ReadAbout

Title IReading

Intervention Room

M - F Title I Teacher/ Instructional

Aides

Learning Center Computers

LCAP/Title I

Achievement Groupings

11:00 – 12:30

LA: ReadAbout, Read 180,

RSP Push In

Classrooms,Title I Room

M - F Classroom Teachers, Title I

Teacher, Instructional Aides

Classroom Computers and Computer Labs

Title I/ LCAP

ALL GRADESSDC/RSP Classrooms

and 29 M-F RSP/SDC Teacher

and AidesClass computers,

chromebooksSPED

FastMath Next Gen, RAZ, A-Z,Reading CountsMathletics

Class andHome

M - F Teachers / Parents

Class Computers and Labs

LCAP/Title I

Assemblies in MPR MPR M-F Administration Presentation Station

Assemblies in Quad Quad F Administration Outdoor PA System

B. Technology Inventory Survey

Technology in School Current Reality Goal at End of Year 3 (if

current enrollment remains the same)

Workstations 292 (1 for every 3 students) 375 (1 for every 2.5 students)Laptops 20 100 (1 for every 9 students)

Tablets 39 200 (1 for every teacher)(30 per grade level)

Total 352 675

Technology in School Current Goal at End of Year 3 Workstations 3 students to 1 computer 2.5 students to 1 computerProjectors 1 in every classroom Goal MetCeiling mounted projectors 6 All Classrooms and MPRInteractive Whiteboards 2 Goal Met Portable Mini Labs (15 laptops or tablets)

2 6 (1 per grade level)

Document Cameras 1 in every classroom Goal MetCPS Clicker System 1 Goal MetDigital Cameras 3 6 (1 per grade level)Interwrite Mobi 5 Goal Met

Existing technology at MES How it is used to support student achievement

Workstations Programs such as Fasttmath, iRead. Student research, Basic computer skills, collaboration, online assessments

Presentation Stations Supports instruction, visual aid, clarity of lesson, increased classroom focus and student engagement

Laptops and Tablets Classroom projects and group collaboration, student research, differentiation

Proposed technology at MES How will it be used to support student achievement

Workstations Use in classroom centers for collaboration, special projects, in the classroom to decrease the number of students sharing the computers

Presentation Stations Mounted to the ceilings, to improve traffic flow, sight lines will not be blocked, one station in the MPR for assemblies, grade level performances, inclement weather, and to support grade level instruction in the arts.

Laptops and Tablets Apps to support nonverbal communication with our special populations

Sound system in classrooms Allows the students to hear auditory instructions which will increase student focus and engagement.

C. Maintenance PlanMurrieta employees will continue to maintain technology in the following ways:

Teachers will use technology to engage students in learning as they present content aligned to standards.

All staff will demonstrate basic computer competencies including but not exclusive to the legal and moral ethics of technological sharing and transfer of information.

Teachers will remain current on the use of both computer applications and web based programs (for example: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ITunes, Amazon Marketplace, Web-Based Programs, Discovery Education, and SAM (Scholastic Achievement Manager), Movie Maker) to both instruct students and monitor student performance.

Teachers will continue to remain current on the use of the following peripherals: Tablets Document Cameras –ELMO projectors should be maintained (bulbs, etc.) Digital Cameras

I. Access

Murrieta Elementary School will have a reliable network system to provide a variety of media and formats, including telecommunications, school web site, and email access to communicate, interact, and collaborate with peers, experts, other educational professionals, parents, and the community.

II. Staff Professional Development

Teachers will be trained to use technology by staff with experience using the technology to: Create multimedia presentations through the use of document cameras, tablets, etc. Utilize computer applications to create webpage, edit digital photos, create digitized

videos, and publish instructions to be used in Haiku, Think Central, Google Doc and Microsoft Office 365.

Instruct teachers on the use of web based sites and resources that support instruction as well as a gateway for students to student, student to teacher and teacher-to-teacher communication as it relates to Common Core Standards.

III. Integration

Murrieta Elementary School (MES) is committed to the integration of technology in all curricular areas, giving great focus in the areas of reading and math. The use of technological resources will enhance the learning environment of students and staff. MES will integrate technology as an effective tool to improve, support, and increase student learning to meet the academic content standards. MES will provide powerful learning opportunities for all students. Students will be provided with additional tools to address their particular learning style. In addition, staff and students will have an alternate means to creatively express ideas and display knowledge.

MES will integrate technology into the curriculum in various ways: Virtual field trips Research tools used by both staff and students Word processing skills to communicate to students, teachers, and paraprofessionals Multimedia presentation prepared by both staff and students Record-keeping tasks using AERIES and EADMS Distance learning, video conferencing Analyze data and design appropriate learning tasks for student achievement through an

electronic student information system Reinforcement and remedial practice Individualized instruction

Teacher created units / materials Software programs aligned with the Common Core Standards Immediate feedback as provided through the progress monitoring assessments Parent/Teacher communication tools

IV. Technology Support

A helpdesk has been created and a Technology Assistant will be assigned to our school on call so that all teachers receive assistance in meeting their individual curriculum technology needs.

The District will provide training in the area of troubleshooting and identification of potential network problems through the helpdesk.

All staff will provide basic care, safe setup, and simple maintenance of classroom technology equipment.

The School Technology Coordinator and Administration will be available to assist teachers in meeting their instructional needs as it relates to student achievement.

V. Public Relations

Murrieta Elementary School will encourage and promote parent participation at the district and school level. Staff members will incorporate technology during parent meetings. Newsletters as to where they might access technology in our school or district will inform parents. Information through Haiku Learning will be made available to parents. Parents will be provided information on how to access their child’s information through the parent portal. The School Messenger System about important events will notify parents. Our school webpage will provide contact information for parents and teachers, as well as, information on current events.

VI. Funding

Our school plans to fund our technology needs through community members, General Funds, the PTC, and federal, state and/or local grants. These funds will be allocated to meet the individual needs of students to ensure academic success for all.

VII. Program Evaluation

The School-Based Decision Making Council, Technology Committee, School Principal and District Superintendent or designee will annually assess and recommend improvements Guiding questions will be used for evaluation of the plan. Staff will be evaluated on how well they can design and implement learning experiences (e.g., units of instruction) that empower students to solve authentic problems relating to an overall theme/concept using the available technology (e.g., multimedia applications, internet, databases, spreadsheets, word processing).

After being reviewed, staff may be encouraged to add technology professional development components to their personal growth plan.

Reviewed: January 13, 2015

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School Technology Plan Template€¦ · Web viewTeachers will remain current on the use of both computer applications and web based programs (for example: Microsoft Word, Excel,