2. Poteet ISD has developed a long-range plan for technology to
provide a common vision for technology in the district. The overall
goal of this plan is to address the use of technology in the
classroom by students and teachers. Poteet ISD recognizes the
importance instructional technology has in achieving levels of
academic excellence for our students. In order to achieve this
level of excellence we will first need to provide our students with
a technology-rich environment in which to learn. We will also need
to provide teachers with a technology-rich environment that
enhances teacher productivity and instruction. This plan will serve
as a guide for District staff to provide the services needed to
successfully address the use of technology in our classrooms.
3. A needs assessment utilizing teacher surveys, inventories
and the Texas Campus STaR Chart was conducted to analyze the
current status of technology in the district and determine future
needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software,
programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff
development, and technical support.
4. Direct connection to the Internet via 1 GB fiber line. Six
100Meg network drops in every classroom. Each classroom is wired
with a 1GB fiber line from the MDF. Networked computer class with
certified teacher for High School computer credit instruction.
Networked computer class with certified teacher for High School
computer credit instruction. Networked online card catalog and
automated checkout in the library. Each classroom has one computer
with selected classrooms having up to 5 computers.
5. Direct connection to the Internet via 2GB fiber line.
Twenty-four 100MB network drops in every classroom. Each classroom
is wired with a 1GB copper line from the MDF. Three computer carts
with computer and projectors for checkout. Networked computer lab
for classroom teacher use. Networked computer lab with certified
teacher for Computer literacy instruction. One mobile carts with 15
computers each for wireless classroom use. Networked online card
catalog and automated checkout in the library. Average of four
computers per classroom.
6. Direct connection to the Internet via 2 GB fiber line. Each
classroom is wired with a 1GB copper line from the MDF. Computer
cart with computer, projectors and scanner for each grade level to
checkout. Network computer lab with full-time teaching assistant
for student use. Networked computer lab. One mobile carts with 15
computers each for wireless classroom use. Networked online card
catalog and automated checkout in the library. Average of four
computers per classroom.
7. Direct connection to the Internet via 2 GB fiber line. Each
classroom is wired with a 1GB fiber line from the MDF. Twenty four
100Meg network drops in every classroom. Four computer cart with
computer, projectors and scanner for every grade level to checkout.
Networked computer lab for 1st grade classes Networked computer lab
for 2nd grade classes. Networked computer lab for 3rd grade
classes. Networked online card catalog and automated checkout in
the library. Average of three computers per classroom.
8. According to the plan the staff has expressed the need for
more support to integrate technology into their classrooms.
Information from teachers and administrators shows that district
personnel have varying levels of skills in relation to the SBEC
standards for Technology Applications. The District will be working
toward providing teachers with the skills necessary to obtain the
level of technology proficiency required by all beginning educators
under SBEC standards. Teachers have also indicated they have
different levels of proficiency in managing technology in
classrooms and other learning environments such as labs. Many
teachers would like to increase their knowledge of integrating
technology tools into lessons for students. This would range from
using LCD projectors and smart boards connected to a computer for
presentation tools to having students use computers in the
classroom for research and designing presentations. Teachers have
also stressed the need for non-campus instructional technologist to
be available to support the integration of technology.
9. Based of what I have seen each campus is in line to what the
vision of the Technology Plan had in mind pertaining to internet
connection and computer access. The part of the technology plan the
district now needs to work on is the technology integration in each
classroom and into the lessons that are being taught.
10. To address the needs to the teachers, I suggest we hire a
district-wide Instructional Technologist to help the teachers
integrate technology into their curriculum. This person would be
responsible for supporting the teachers with any help they may need
including but not limited to: One-on-one time with each teacher in
their classroom to help them model technology use. Staff training
on a variety of technology topics as needed. Weekly site visits to
each campus to address any concerns or questions the staff or
administrators may have.
11. In terms of software and hardware I believe there is enough
in place that we can now focus on how to use the technology
effectively in the classroom. Through a variety of grants some of
the schools have been able to purchase additional technology items.
Some of these include: iPads iPods Netbooks Laptops Adobe CS5
Microsoft Office 2011
12. Depending on what technology is available each classroom, I
have come up with an ideal classroom model for our district. This
model includes: Teacher & student access to the internet. A
projector for multimedia presentations. A smart board to engage
students at the front of the classroom. Personal devices for each
of the students and teachers to access the internet if needed.
13. Additional devices that would be ideal to be purchase are:
More iPads (if apps are preloaded, then in the case of the
internet/network being down work could still be done). Student
response systems for instant feedback (Mimio Votes, eInstruction
voters or something like these)
14. Ideally this is what the Model Classroom would look like
with occasional tweaks depending on grade level and subject. Image
courtesy of:
http://www.pr2live.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/image-02-
model-of-21st-century-classroom1.jpg
15. Through our shared vision and a teamwork I believe our
district can reach our goal. The main focus now needs to be on
getting our teachers and students up to par on the actually
technology use going on in the classroom through providing them
with sufficient access to technology and adequate training.
16. Nagel, D. (2010, November 9). National Ed Tech Plan Puts
Technology at the Heart of Education Reform. Retrieved from
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plan-puts-technology-at-the-heart-of-education-reform.aspx
Shimabukuro, J. (2010, November 10). A Glimpse at the 2010 National
Education Technology Plan. Retrieved from
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american-education-learning-powered-by-technology/ Media in
Education. (2007, September 12). Classroom Of The Future HD: Whats
New in Educational Tech. Retrieved May 12, 2012 from
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m=PL Poteet ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate. Not available online,
received Word document directly from District Technology
Director.