Action Plan for Classroom Technology Integration 2010-2011

Ximena C. Hobbs Garland ISD

Goal 1: Improve communication channels within the school and

between the school and the community using digital tools.

Strategies Time line Facilitator Evidence

1. Principal models the use of new technology by using web conferencing when communicating with teachers.

August- May Principal Use of web conferencing during meetings with each grade level.

2. Teachers communicate with parents through the use of digital tools such as E-newsletters and E-calendars which will promote home school communication and provide strategies to use at home.

August- May Classroom teachers

Newsletters published in school website.

Goal 2: Promote the use of technology and digital tools by teachers.

Strategies Time line Facilitator Evidence1. Utilize PD360 to address effective

student’s learning technology. At least 6 courses each semester.

August - May Teachers take the courses at a school computer.

List of courses taken by each teacher

2. Train teachers to use the digital tools available at the campus level.

First six weeks Title 1 Technology Facilitator

Teachers prove use of one different digital tool every six week.

3. Utilize instructional technology to maximize engagement in learning activities.

November - May

Classroom teachers Curriculum assessmentsBenchmarksTPRI/Tejas LeeTAKSWalkthroughs

Goal 3: Improve student academic achievement with the use of technology tools

(internet, weblogs, podcasts, etc.)

Strategies Timeline Facilitator Evidence1. Students utilize technology to

access information to improve understanding of core courses.

November - May

Classroom teachers

Curriculum assessmentsBenchmarksTPRI/Tejas LeeTAKSWalkthroughs

1. Students utilize technology such as power points, weblogs and podcasts to produce original work.

November - May

Classroom teachers

Curriculum assessmentsBenchmarksTPRI/Tejas LeeTAKSWalkthroughs

Goal 4: Provide parents and students safety guidance for the use of internet.

Strategies Timeline Facilitator Evidence

1. Implement a training session focusing on internet use; dangers and how to avoid them using the website NetSmartz.

First six weeks of school.

School resource officer.

Students’ training session

1. Offer opportunities for parents of students to attend training about internet dangers and how to avoid them.

First six weeks of school.

Schools resource officer

Parent training session