Kelloggsville Public Schools

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1 Kelloggsville Public Schools nd Street, SE Grand Rapids, MI State ID#: /4 (616) DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN July 2011 June 2014 Contact Information: Russell Hoorn II, Director of Technology Telephone #: Fax #: Creation Date: 11/30/2010 Update Date: 6/30/2011 ISD Information: Kent Intermediate School District 2930 Knapp N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan Telephone #: ID Code #: A PDF version of this plan is available at KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. i

2 Table of Contents Kelloggsville Public Schools Mission Statement...1! Introduction...1! District Statistics...1! Rocket 21 Technology Committee...1! Rocket 21 Technology Committee Members...2! Educational Technology Plan Writing Team...2! Educational Technology Vision...3! Educational Technology Goals...3! Goal 1 Technology Tools:...4! Goal 1, Strategy 1 (Curriculum Integration)...4! Kelloggsville Public Schools Technology Curriculum...5! Goal 2 21 st Century Professional Development:...28! Strategies...28! Timeline...28! Standards...28! Supporting Resources...29! Goal 3 Educational Technology Ecosystem:...30! Current Ecosystem...30! Desired Ecosystem...31! Strategies...32! Internal Support...33! Increased Access...36! Monitoring & Evaluation:...37! Process...37! Measures...37! Plan...37! Acceptable Use Policy...38! Budget:...42! Coordination of Resources...42! KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. ii

3 Kelloggsville Public Schools Mission Statement "The Kelloggsville Public School Community will provide all students with a solid foundation for lifelong success." Introduction The Kelloggsville community offers residents a small town atmosphere within a 4.5 square mile area nestled between the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming, Michigan. The socioeconomic makeup is largely lower middle class with a current National School Lunch Program (NSLP) free and reduced rate of 78%. District Statistics Building Grade Levels Address Student Enrollment Kelloggsville Early Childhood Center PK th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI Certified Teachers East Kelloggsville Elementary K Jefferson SE, Kentwood, MI Southeast Kelloggsville Elementary K nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI West Kelloggsville Elementary K Magnolia SW, Grand Rapids, MI Kelloggsville Middle School Division SE, Grand Rapids, MI Kelloggsville High School Jean Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI Discovery Alternative High School th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI Central Office (Board of Education Center) nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI District Totals Other Staff: 8 Building Administrators 2 Central Office Administrators 12 Other Administrative Staff (Business Services, Special Services, Building and Grounds) 103 Itinerant Staff and Support Staff (Secretarial, Custodial, Maintenance, social worker, speech, etc.) Rocket 21 Technology Committee Kelloggsville Public Schools has formed a committee with the primary purpose of developing a better understanding of 21st Century learning. We call this committee our Rocket 21 Committee. Parents, students, teachers, administrators, and other staff were invited to be a part of this committee. The only prerequisite to join this committee was to have an open mind and be willing to think big. The Rocket 21 Committee is divided into three subcommittees; Policy and Practice, Technology Integration, and Vision. These subcommittees each have a focus that helps develop the District s overall direction. The Vision subcommittee is tasked to develop a vision for 21st Century learning within the district. The Policy and Practice subcommittee is specifically looking at outdated policies and evaluating traditional and non-traditional calendar models for the school year. The Technology Integration subcommittee is investigating technology integration practices and implementation of technology into the instructional model. Along with the Rocket 21 Committee, Kelloggsville has established an Educational Technology Plan writing team in order to adequately document the direction of the district. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 1

4 The Rocket 21 Committee reports to the School Board on a regular basis and the goal of the Educational Technology Plan is to be used as a framework to be implemented within and through the Rocket 21 Committee. Rocket 21 Technology Committee Members Policy and Practice Subcommittee Eric Schilthuis eschilthuis@kvilleps.org Principal James Alston jalston@kvilleps.org Assistant Principal Lisa Corrigan lcorrigan@kvilleps.org Teacher Steve Brieve sbrieve@kvilleps.org Director of Special Education Services Scott Gunn sgunn@kvilleps.org Assistant Superintendent Technology Integration Subcommittee Andrea Van Dyke avandyke@kvilleps.org Teacher Brandon Branch bbranch@kvilleps.org Teacher Bethany Hardy bhardy@kvilleps.org Teacher Debra Sellers dsellers@kvilleps.org Parent Denise Stephens dstephens@kvilleps.org Director of Media Ernest Meyer emeyer@kvilleps.org Parent JD Gonzales jgonzales@kvilleps.org Teacher Keith Caterino kcaterino@kvilleps.org Teacher Michael Crowley mcrowley@kvilleps.org Technology Marsha Redd mredd@kvilleps.org Media Services Rick Strayhorn rstrayhorn@kvilleps.org Teacher Tammy Savage tsavage@kvilleps.org Principal Vision Subcommittee David Skinner dskinner@kvilleps.org Parent Greg Warsen gwarsen@kvilleps.org Superintendent Jeff Marsh jmarsh@kvilleps.org Teacher Kathy Stuby kstuby@kvilleps.org Director of KECC Russell Hoorn II rhoorn@kvilleps.org Director of Technology Tim Pomorski tpomorski@kvilleps.org Parent Educational Technology Plan Writing Team Coordinator/Writer Russell Hoorn II rhoorn@kvilleps.org Director of Technology Members Deb Emelander demelander@kvilleps.org Teacher Eric Schilthuis eschilthuis@kvilleps.org Principal Jerry Czarnecki jczarnecki@kvilleps.org Teacher Jeff Marsh jmarsh@kvilleps.org Teacher Kathy Stuby kstuby@kvilleps.org Director of KECC Michael Crowley mcrowley@kvilleps.org Technology Travis Plain tplain@kvilleps.org Teacher Tammy Savage tsavage@kvilleps.org Principal KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 2

5 Educational Technology Vision At Kelloggsville Public Schools we strive to provide students with a solid foundation for lifelong success. Technology is used to enhance learning for our students and expose students to greater possibilities of discovery. It assists in the testing of aptitude and aides in facilitating classroom activities. Technology is commonplace among students; therefore, it is the school district's responsibility and burden to actively and preemptively anticipate technology trends in order to instruct its students on proper use of current and emerging technologies. As technology is a rapidly changing category, in education we recognize that our ongoing vision must allow flexibility to keep up with the industry. Our Rocket 21 Vision subcommittee identified the following skills that need to be fostered and developed in students: o Adaptability o Digital experience how to manipulate technology o Courtesy around technology o How to get information and evaluate it o Collaboration skills o Creativity o Problem solving o Strong conceptual knowledge of core curriculum and the arts o Diverse learning environments As a long-term vision, Kelloggsville Public Schools desires to increase the amount of technology used by students throughout all classes. This includes increasing the use of all digital materials and multimedia offerings, including those developed by the Kelloggsville staff and students. Educational Technology Goals Goal 1 Technology Tools: Kelloggsville students will have meaningful learning opportunities with technology tools that develop 21 st Century Skills that meet or exceed proficiency as defined by the Michigan Department of Education. Goal 2 21 st Century Professional Development: Kelloggsville educators will have competencies in 21 st Century Skills, including understanding technology tools - their use, purpose and implementation to enable the transformation of teaching and learning to improve student achievement Goal 3 Educational Technology Ecosystem: Kelloggsville will continue to provide leadership for educational technology by developing an ecosystem of transformative 21 st Century learning environments that increase student academic achievement. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 3

6 Goal 1 Technology Tools: Kelloggsville students will have meaningful learning opportunities with technology tools that develop 21 st Century Skills that meet or exceed proficiency as defined by the Michigan Department of Education. Goal 1, Strategy 1 (Curriculum Integration) In accordance with Michigan and National Educational Technology Standards (METS and NETS), technology tools are infused within existing curriculum at Kelloggsville. Tools are gradually introduced at lower grade levels and increasingly relied on to enhance the learning experience for students. It is important to provide learning opportunities with and without technology tools in order to demonstrate how the uses of technology tools enhance real-life situations. Performance Indicators The following curriculum, proposed by the Technology Curriculum Subcommittee, is designed to establish common instructional standards for all teachers in Kelloggsville Public Schools. State and national standards, including the NET Standards for students, were considered during the design of the curriculum. Students at all levels are expected to master the METS for their appropriate level of instruction. Goal 1, Strategy 1 Action Steps 1. The KPS Rocket 21 committee will continue to research 21 st Century skills and methods of infusing these into curriculum. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 4

7 Kelloggsville Public Schools Technology Curriculum Lower Elementary Creativity and Innovation PK 2 CI 1.Use of a variety of digital tools to learn, create and convey original ideas or illustrate concepts. Word processors, drawing tools, simulations, presentation software, graphic organizers 51% 14/6% 7% 8% D Communication and Collaboration PK 2 CC 1. Work together when using digital tools to convey ideas or illustrate simple concepts relating to a specific project. Word processors, drawing tools, presentation software, 51% 14/6% 7% 8% D PK 2 CC 2. Use a variety of developmentally appropriate tools to communicate ideas to classmates, families and others Word processors, drawing tools, presentation software, D I I M KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 5

8 Research and Information Fluency PK 2 RI 1. Interact with internet based resources PK 2 RI 2. Use digital resource to locate and interpret information relating to specific curricular topic, with assistance from teachers, school media personnel, volunteers or student partners. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, graphs, graphic organizers, etc. 51% 14/6% 7% 8% D D Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making PK 2 CT 1. Explain ways that technology can used to solve problems PK 2 CT 2. Use digital resource to solve developmentally appropriate problems, with assistance from teachers, volunteers, school media personnel, or student partners Cell phones, traffic lights, GPS units, etc. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, graphs, graphic organizers, etc. 51% 14/6% 7% 8% D D I I M KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 6

9 Digital Citizenship PK 2 DC 1. Describe appropriate and inappropriate uses of technology and describe consequences of inappropriate use. PK 2 DC 2. Know the Michigan Cyber Safety Initiatives three rules (Keep Safe, Keep Away, Keep Telling) Computers, internet, , cell phones, hand-held devices, etc. 51% 14/6% 7% 8% D I I M PK - 2 DC 3.Identify personal information that should not be shared on the Internet. (e.g. name, address, phone number) D I I M PK 2 DC 4. Know to inform a trusted adult if he/she receives or views an online communication which makes him/her feel uncomfortable, or if someone whom he/she doesn t know is trying to communicate with him/her or asking for personal information. M KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 7

10 Technology Operation and Concepts PK 2 TC 1. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using technology. PK 2 TC 2. Be able to use basic menu commands to perform common operations. PK - 2 TC 3. Recognize and name the major hardware components in a computer system. Computers, internet, , cell phones, hand-held devices, etc. (e.g. open, close, save, print) (e.g. computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer) 51% 14/6% 7% 8% D M D I I M PK 2 TC 4. Discuss the basic care for computer hardware and various media types. (e.g., CDs, DVDs) M PK 2 TC 5. Use developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology when talking about technology. D PK 2 TC 6. Understand that technology is a tool to help him/her complete a task, and is a source of information, learning, and entertainment. M KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 8

11 PK - 2 TC 7. Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments (e.g., electronic books, games, simulation software, web sites) D I I M Kelloggsville Public Schools Technology Curriculum Upper Elementary Creativity and Innovation 3-5 CI 1. Produce a media-rich digital project aligned to state curriculum standards 3 5 CI 2. Participate in discussions about technologies (past, present, and future) to understand these technologies are the result of human creativity. Word processors, drawing tools, simulations, presentation software, graphic organizers (e.g., fable, folk tale, mystery, tall tale, historical fiction) 9%% :% ;% I I M Communication and Collaboration KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 9

12 3-5 CC 1. Use digital communication tools and online resources for group learning projects 3-5 CC 2. Identify how different software applications may be used to share similar information, based on the intended audience. (e.g., , wikis, blogs, IM, chat rooms, videoconferencing, Moodle, Blackboard), (e.g., presentations for classmates, newsletters for parents) 9%% :% ;% I M M 3 5 CC 3. Use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products. (e.g., presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate information and ideas to various audiences Research and Information Fluency 3-5 RI 1. Identify search strategies for locating information with support from teachers or library media specialists 3-5 RI 2. Use digital tools to find, organize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information 9%% :% ;% I M M KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 10

13 3 5 RI 3. Understand and discuss that web sites and digital resources may contain inaccurate or biased information 3 5 RI 4. Understand that using information from a single Internet source might result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources should always be researched Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making 3-5 CT 1. Use digital resources to access information that can assist in making informed decisions about everyday matters 3-5 CT 2. Use information and communication technology tools to collect, organize, and evaluate information to assist with solving problems (e.g., which movie to see, which product to purchase) (e.g., calculators, probes, videos, DVDs, educational software) 9%% :% ;% KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 11

14 3 5 CT 3. Use digital resources to identify and investigate a state, national, or global issue (e.g., global warming, economy, environment) I M M Digital Citizenship 3-5 DC 1. Discuss scenarios involving acceptable and unacceptable uses of technology 3-5 DC 2. Recognize issues involving ethical use of information (e.g., file-sharing, social networking, text messaging, cyber bullying, plagiarism) (e.g., copyright adherence, source citation) 9%% :% ;% I M M 3-5 DC 3. Describe precautions surrounding personal safety that should be taken when online 3-5 DC 4. Identify the types of personal information that should not be given out on the Internet (name, address, phone number, picture, school name) KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 12

15 Technology Operation and Concepts 3-5 TC 1. Use basic input and output devices (e.g., printers, scanners, digital cameras, video recorders, projectors) 9% :% ;% 3-5 TC 2. Describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home I M M 3-5 TC 3. Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals 3-5 TC 4. Demonstrate proper care in the use of computer hardware, software, peripherals, and storage media I M M 3-5 TC 5. Know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., network file sharing, flash drives)! Kelloggsville Public Schools Technology Curriculum Middle School Creativity and Innovation <% =% >% 6-8 CI 1. Apply common software features to (e.g., spellchecker, KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 13

16 enhance communication with an audience and to support creativity. 6-8 CI 2. Create an original project using a variety of media to present content information to an audience. thesaurus, formulas, charts, graphics, sounds) (e.g., presentation, web page, newsletter, information brochure) (e.g., animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) Communication and Collaboration 6-8 CC 1. Use digital resources to collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences. (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, podcasts, videoconferences, Moodle, Blackboard) <% =% >% 6-8 CC 2. Use collaborative digital tools to explore common curriculum content with learners from other cultures. I M M 6-8 CC 3. Identify effective uses of technology to support communication with peers, family, or school personnel. I M M Research and Information Fluency KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 14

17 6-8 RI 1. Use a variety of digital resources to locate information. 6-8 RI 2. Evaluate information from online information resources for accuracy and bias. <% =% >% I M M 6-8 RI 3. Understand that using information from a single Internet source might result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources should always be researched. 6-8 RI 4. Identify types of web sites based on their domain names. I M M 6 8 RI 5. Employ data-collection technologies to gather, view, and analyze the results for a content-related problem. (e.g., probes, handheld devices, GPS units, geographic mapping systems) Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 15

18 6-8 CT 1. Use databases or spreadsheets to make predictions, develop strategies, and evaluate decisions to assist with solving a problem. (e.g., which movie to see, which product to purchase) <% =% >% 6-8 CT 2. Evaluate available digital resources and select the most appropriate application to accomplish a specific task. (e, g., word processor, table, outline, spreadsheet, presentation program) 6-8 CT 3. Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using available digital resources. (e.g., global warming, economy, environment) I M M 6 8 CT 4. Describe strategies for solving routine hardware and software problems. Digital Citizenship 6-8 DC 1. Provide accurate citations when referencing information sources. <% =% >% KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 16

19 6-8 DC 2. Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology. (e.g., privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-sharing) 6-8 DC 3. Discuss the consequences related to unethical use of information and communication technologies. 6-8 DC 4. Discuss possible societal impact of technology in the future and reflect on the importance of technology in the past. (name, address, phone number, picture, school name) 6 8 DC 5. Create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources. 6 8 DC 6. Discuss the long term ramifications (digital footprint) of participating in questionable online activities (e.g., posting photos of risqué poses or underage drinking, making threats to others) I I M 6 8 DC 7. Describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications I I M Technology Operation and Concepts 6-8 TC 1. Identify file formats for a variety of applications. <% =% >% (e.g., doc, xls, pdf, txt, jpg, mp3) KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 17

20 6-8 TC 2. Use a variety of technology tools to maximize the accuracy of technologyproduced materials. (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, grammar-checker, calculator) I M M 6-8 TC 3. Perform queries on existing databases. 6-8 TC 4. Know how to create and use various functions available in a database. I M M 6-8 TC 5. Identify a variety of information storage devices and provide rationales for using a certain device for a specific purpose. (e.g., CDs, DVDs, flash drives, SD cards) 6-8 TC 6. Use accurate technology terminology. I M M 6-8 TC 7. Use technology to identify and explore various occupations or careers, especially those related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 6-8 TC 8. Discuss possible uses of technology to support personal pursuits and lifelong learning. I M M 6-8 TC 9.Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals. 6-8 TC 10. Discuss security issues related to e- commerce. I I M! Kelloggsville Public Schools Technology Curriculum High School Creativity and Innovation KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 18

21 9-12 RI 1. Apply advanced software features to redesign the appearance of word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. (e.g. built-in thesaurus, templates, styles)?% 77% 78% 9-12 RI 2. Create a web page. (e.g., Dreamweaver, igoogle, Kompozer) 9 12 RI 3. Use a variety of media and formats to design, develop, publish, and present projects. (e.g., newsletters, web sites, presentations, photo galleries) Communication and Collaboration KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 19

22 9-12 CT 1. Identify various collaboration technologies and describe their use. (e.g., desktop conferencing, webinar, listserv, blog, wiki)?% 77% 78% 9-12 CT 2. Use available technologies to communicate with others on a class assignment or project. (e.g., desktop conferencing, , videoconferencing, instant messaging) 9-12 CT 3. Collaborate in content-related projects that integrate a variety of media (e.g., print, audio, video, graphic, simulations, and models) 9-12 CT 4. Plan and implement a collaborative project using telecommunications tools 9-12 CT 5. Describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications (e.g., epals, discussion boards, online groups, interactive web sites, videoconferencing) 9-12 CT 7. Use technology tools for managing and communicating personal information (e.g., finances, contact information, schedules, purchases, correspondence) KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 20

23 Research and Information Literacy 9-12 RI 1. Develop a plan to gather information using various research strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, experiments, online surveys)?% 7@% 77% 78% 9-12 RI 2. Identify, evaluate, and select appropriate online sources to answer content related questions 9 12 RI 3. Demonstrate the ability to use library and online databases for accessing information (e.g., MEL, Proquest, Infosource, United Streaming, Learn360 ) 9 12 RI 4. Distinguish between fact, opinion, point of view, and inference 9 12 RI 5. Evaluate information found in selected online sources on the basis of accuracy and validity KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 21

24 9 12 RI 6. Evaluate resources for stereotyping, prejudice, and misrepresentation 9 12 RI 7. Understand that using information from a single internet source might result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources must always be researched 9 12 RI 8. Research examples of inappropriate use of technologies and participate in related classroom activities (e.g., debates, reports, mock trials, presentations) Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making 9-12 CT 1. Use digital resources problem solving and independent learning. (e.g., educational software, simulations, models)?% 7@% 77% 78% 9-12 CT 2. Analyze the capabilities and limitations of digital resources and evaluate their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 22

25 9-12 CT 3. Devise a research question or hypothesis using information and communication technology resources, analyze the findings to make a decision based on the findings, and report the results KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 23

26 Digital Citizenship 9-12 DC 1. identify legal and ethical issues related to the use of information and communication technologies (e.g., properly selecting and citing resources)?% 77% 78% 9-12 DC 2. Discuss possible long-range effects of unethical uses of technology on cultures and society. (e.g., virus spreading, file pirating, hacking) 9-12 DC 3.Discuss and demonstrate proper netiquette in online communications DC 4. Identify ways that individuals can protect their technology systems from unethical or unscrupulous users DC 5. Create appropriate citations for resources when presenting research findings DC 6. Discuss and adhere to fair use policies and copyright guidelines. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 24

27 Technology Operation and Concepts 9-12 TC 1. complete at least one online credit, or non-credit, course or online learning experience?% 77% 78% (e.g.e2020, Blackboard ) 9-12 TC 2. use an online tutorial and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of this method of learning (e.g. Kahn Academy, etc. ) 9-12 TC 3. explore career opportunities, especially those related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and identify their related technology skill requirements 9-12 TC 4. describe uses of various existing or emerging technology resources 9-12 TC 5. identify an example of an assistive technology and describe its potential purpose and use KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 25

28 9-12 TC 6. participate in a virtual environment as a strategy to build 21st century learning skills 9-12 TC 7. assess and solve hardware and software problems by using online help or other user documentation 9-12 TC explain the differences between freeware, shareware, open source, and commercial software 9-12 TC participate in experiences associated with technology-related careers 9-12 TC identify common graphic, audio, and video file formats 9-12 TC understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals 9-12 TC demonstrate how to import/export text, graphics, or audio files KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 26

29 9-12 TC proofread and edit a document using an application s spelling and grammar checking functions (e.g. Office, Opensource word processing)! KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 27

30 Goal 2 21 st Century Professional Development: Kelloggsville educators will have competencies in 21 st Century Skills, including understanding technology tools - their use, purpose, and implementation to enable the transformation of teaching and learning to improve student achievement. Strategies Professional development in the area of 21 st Century competencies is laying a solid foundation of understanding the 21 st century skills outlined by the Rocket 21 committee. Performance Indicators! All staff and administrators will participate in the Pre-Assessment of 21things4teachers! Professional development technology integration and showcase sessions offered 6-9 times per year! Rocket 21 Academy offered 1-2 times per year Strategies Action Steps 1. Communicate to staff and administrators the purpose, use and dates/times of pre-assessment. 2. Use results of pre-assessment to guide professional development session offerings at least 6-9 times per year. 3. Develop, with guidance from the Rocket 21 committee, a Rocket 21 Academy. Timeline Staff will need to meet certain indicators over the next three years Standards Year 1 Indicators: (1) pre-assessment taken by all staff and administrators (2) pre-assessment results used to drive professional development offerings around technology integration (3) professional development offerings on technology integration offered 6-9 times per year (4) staff and administrators begin work on Rocket 21 Technology Academy Year 2 Indicators: (1) ongoing professional development offerings on technology integration including an online experience for teachers (2) Rocket 21 Technology Academy established with summer 2012 offerings as a pilot (3) showcase staff that meet NETS #2 - digital age learning experiences and assessments and #3 model digital age work and learning standards Year 3 Indicators: (1) ongoing professional development offerings on technology integration including an online experience for teachers (2) established Rocket 21 Technology Academy continues throughout the year (3) determine, through post assessment, staff not yet meeting NETS standards and connect with a staff technology mentor Staff will be made aware of and encouraged to pursue competency in technology standards as laid out by the METS and NETS. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 28

31 Supporting Resources st Century Standards 2. Technology Help guides through the technology help desk 3. KentISD REMC materials 4. KENTISD 5. IGOR student achievement database at KentISD 6. Data Warehouse KentISD 7. Online collaborative documents, like blogs, wikis, moodle sites or Google Docs 8. T.H.E. Journal 9. MACUL Online magazine 10. Technology resources 11. Classroom Tech Learning, Education, PC, Mac, ipad, Bloom's... KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 29

32 Goal 3 Educational Technology Ecosystem: Kelloggsville will continue to provide leadership for educational technology by developing an ecosystem of transformative 21 st Century learning environments that increase student academic achievement. Current Ecosystem Network Kelloggsville Public School s information network consists of gigabit fiber optic connections between and within buildings, with a majority of edge ports being 100 megabit. A few computer labs have gigabit copper to the desktop. Each school building has a stand-alone consumer-grade wireless access point located in the main office and the media centers for the function of basic administrative access. All network traffic converges at Kelloggsville High School where a single Internet connection of 10 megabits of dedicated bandwidth is shared without quality of service or bandwidth management. Hardware Kelloggsville Public School s computing platform consists of mostly Apple Macintosh computers, primarily the imac model. 95% of our equipment is Apple Hardware, 3% of which runs the Microsoft Windows Platform as its primary Operating System using the Boot Camp capabilities Apple introduced with its migration to the Intel processors. This results in 9% of our district computers running Microsoft Windows for various functions from secretarial to online course facilitation. Below is a table of the machines deployed throughout Kelloggsville Public School district broken down by age group of machines. Building 0-2 years old 3-5 years old 6-10 yrs old Total Kelloggsville Early Childhood Center East Elementary Southeast Elementary West Elementary Middle School High School Discovery Alternative High School Central Office Misc (Maintenance, Bus Garage, etc) Deployed Totals Tech (Servers) Spares for this category 4 (1%) 3 (>1%) ~5 (~2%) ~12 (~1%) Grand Total ~227 ~940 KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 30

33 Software Kelloggsville Schools use different services and software to enhance the hardware foundation for the technology ecosystem. Some of these items include: o PowerSchool Online Student Information system, capable of making assignments, grades and other records available online for students and parents o Moodle Online course management system o E2020 Online student learning system o Michigan Virtual High School Online student learning system o Rosetta Stone Online Language Learning Software o Scholastic Achievement Manager (Read180, Scholastic Reading Counts!, Scholastic Reading Inventory) Reading intervention and assessment system o Learn 360 Online curriculum video library o Podcast Producer Online video and audio publishing o Google Apps for Education Online document creation, management, and sharing Voice A Toshiba phone system provides each classroom with phone communication with voice mail capability. Connections between buildings are made via fiber optic cabling. All district administrators, the technology staff and buildings and grounds staff also carry wireless cell phones. Desired Ecosystem In order to expand upon Kelloggsville s foundation for Student Achievement, a leap in the underlying infrastructure needs to occur. Kelloggsville will pursue replacing the foundation of the network with faster switches, a robust wireless infrastructure, and improved network traffic management strategy. With this foundation Kelloggsville will then be in a situation to safely and securely allow personal equipment and technology to access resources within the school building. This would also position Kelloggsville to explore offsite access for students and staff to documents and resources that would normally be only available within the school district s buildings. Below is a list of projects that Kelloggsville will be investigating over the next three years. o o o o o o o o o o Network Switch upgrades Wireless infrastructure install Full VOIP telephony system District-wide video distribution system District-wide IP camera security system Community-wide wi-fi access Replacement of UPS units for all networking equipment New network servers fro the function of providing Domain Services and DHCP Improve network equipment locations with new secure racks Basic maintenance contracts for networking equipment KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 31

34 Strategies In an effort ensure the interoperability of equipment, create a foundation for transformative 21 st century learning environments, and plan for continuous upgrades, Kelloggsville has developed the following strategies. Goal 3, Strategy 1 (Network) Kelloggsville will investigate the replacement of a network infrastructure in order to allow for increased speed and response time to needed curriculum and learning environments. This includes upgrading switches to support Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) which provides needed improvements for future connections to security cameras, wireless access points, and more. o o Performance Indicators Ability to access Kelloggsville information network using a hard-wired device from anywhere within a Kelloggsville School building. Ability to power network based security cameras, wireless access points, and more. Goal 3, Strategy 1 Action Steps 1. Evaluate current setup and establish areas of need. 2. Bid out replacement switches using solutions that fit needs based on evaluation in Fall Evaluate demonstration of products. 4. Implement wireless infrastructure in the school year. Goal 3, Strategy 2 (Network) Kelloggsville will investigate the implementation of a wireless network infrastructure in order to allow greater student access using district equipment as well as using personal devices. This requires a solid outcome from Strategy 1, and may occur simultaneously. o o Performance Indicators Ability to access Kelloggsville information network using a wireless device from anywhere within a Kelloggsville School building. Ability for 30 devices to concurrently connect to wireless network from within one classroom Goal 3, Strategy 2 Action Steps 1. Bid out specs for covering Kelloggsville High School with a wireless infrastructure in Fall Evaluate demonstration of products. 3. Implement wireless infrastructure in the school year. 4. Learn from implementation and Bid out remaining buildings in Fall Implement wireless infrastructure in remaining district in school year. Goal 3, Strategy 3 (Servers/Services with Remote Access) Kelloggsville will investigate access to curriculum-based services and files from anywhere in the world using an Internet connection. This is commonly referred to as cloud-based services. o o Performance Indicators Remote access to staff files will be available using staff member s login credentials from anywhere in the world that has an internet connection Remote access to student files will be available using student s login credentials from anywhere in the world that has an internet connection Goal 3, Strategy 3 Action Steps 1. Evaluate products that offer this service that tie into our existing infrastructure 2. Bid out project during the Fall KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 32

35 Internal Support The Technology Department oversees technology services throughout the district. Kelloggsville Public Schools has implemented an intranet support site (Helpdesk) for technology support tickets to be entered by staff for service requests. This helpful site also contains a library of support documentation for staff utilization. Kelloggsville Public Schools has three full time technology staff; one director of technology and two network administrators. Job Descriptions are as follows: Kelloggsville Public Schools Job Description: Technology Director Primary Function: To provide educational leadership, technology support, and training for staff to enable the integration of technology to support the missions, goals, and outcomes of Kelloggsville Public Schools. Qualifications: 1. Education: Bachelors degree with preference given to college or technical training in computers/technology and instructional design. Masters degree in Educational/Instructional Technology. 2. Training and Experience: Training in computer hardware/software applications, networks, and instructional technology and design. Experience with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems preferred. Teaching background is desirable. 3. Demonstrated Technical Skills: Ability to problem-solve and assist teachers with the implementation of various technologies into the curriculum. Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing training programs for all educational staff. Experience in the maintenance and overall care of microcomputer hardware, software, and networks. 4. Human Relations Skills: Demonstrate an ability to relate to students, staff, teachers, parents, and members of the community. Directly Responsible To: Superintendent or designee Coordinates with: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, District Technician, Media Paraprofessionals, and other appropriate staff. Assigned Responsibilities: 1. Direct the development, implementation and evaluation of the district s long range plan for technology. 2. Direct and assist with the planning and implementation of emerging technologies. 3. Coordinate with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum the evaluation of the integration of software into the curriculum. 4. Coordinate the development of the district web page and Intranet. 5. Work with the Superintendent to refine the technology budgeting process. 6. Seek alternative funding sources for technology initiatives. 7. Communicate technology information with the school and community. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 33

36 8. Coordinate with the district technician and media parapros, the receiving, distribution, and installation of new hardware, software, and networking as well as the various upgrades that become necessary. 9. Coordinate with the district technician, the development and implementation of a plan for preventative maintenance for computer hardware. 10. Coordinate troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network problems with the district technician and media paraprofessionals. 11. Coordinate with the district technician and media parapros, the repair of computer hardware and peripherals where possible and if necessary make arrangements with the appropriate vendors for replacement. 12. Act as liaison between district and vendors. 13. Coordinate all repair orders for district phone, video, and data networks. 14. Coordinate the on-going instructional and administrative technology acquisition and installation. 15. Centralize and manage district records for: o Hardware purchasing o Software purchasing o Software licensing and license storage o Hardware inventory o District IP scheme 16. Design techniques to integrate technology into the curriculum. 17. Develop, in coordination with the teachers and aides, teaching strategies for technology integration and implementation. 18. Design and instruct year-round technology classes for the districts staff. 19. Assist teachers, aides, and students in the use of technology. 20. Represent the district at local, regional, and national technology conferences. 21. Perform all other tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Terms of Employment: Work year: Fifty-two (52) weeks per year or 260 days with five (5) weeks vacation. Salary/Benefits per contract. Evaluation: On or before June 1 of each fiscal year. Kelloggsville Public Schools Job Description: Network Administrator Primary Function: To manage, troubleshoot, and problem solve issues related to district networks which enables the integration of technology to support the missions, goals, and outcomes of Kelloggsville Public Schools. Qualifications: 1. Education: Bachelors degree with preference given to college or technical training in computers/technology and instructional design. 2. Training and Experience: Training in computer hardware/software applications and networks. Experience with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems preferred. Teaching background is desirable. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 34

37 3. Demonstrated Technical Skills: Ability to problem-solve and assist teachers with the implementation of various technologies. Experience in the maintenance and overall care of microcomputer hardware, software, and networks. 4. Human Relations Skills: Demonstrate an ability to relate to students, staff, teachers, parents, and members of the community. Directly Responsible To: Superintendent or designee Coordinates with: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, District Technician, Media Paraprofessionals, and other appropriate staff. Assigned Responsibilities: 1. Direct and assist with the planning and implementation of emerging technologies. 2. Maintain the district web page and Intranet. 3. Communicate pertinent technology information with the school and community. 4. Coordinate with the district technician and media parapros, the receiving, distribution, and installation of new hardware, software, and networking as well as the various upgrades that become necessary. 5. Coordinate with the district technician, the development and implementation of a plan for preventative maintenance for computer hardware. 6. Coordinate troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network problems with the district technician and media paraprofessionals. 7. Coordinate with the district technician and media parapros, the repair of computer hardware and peripherals where possible and if necessary make recommendation for appropriate vendors for replacement. 8. Act as liaison between district and vendors when appropriate. 9. Coordinate all repair orders for district phone, video, and data networks. 10. Coordinate the on-going instructional and administrative technology acquisition and installation. 11. Centralize and manage district records for: Hardware purchasing Software purchasing Software licensing and license storage Hardware inventory District IP scheme 12. Assist teachers, aides, and students in the use of technology. 13. Perform all other tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Terms of Employment: Work year: Fifty-two (52) weeks per year or 260 days with three to five weeks vacation. Salary/Benefits per contract. Evaluation: On or before June 1 of each fiscal year. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 35

38 Increased Access Currently, we have several avenues for increased access to all Kelloggsville Public Schools students. The intermediate school district complements the district efforts with assistive technologies on an as-needed basis. Presently we are utilizing the Federal E-rate Program to enable the district to increase resources for technology. As new technologies emerge that enhance learning, we will evaluate them in connection to their expected positive impact on student achievement and implement them accordingly. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 36

39 Monitoring & Evaluation: Process At Kelloggsville Public Schools, evaluating the use and integration of technology occurs at the building level. The staff evaluations include specific measurements for technology integration; unsatisfactory to distinguished. Domain Instructional Teacher Evaluation Use of Instructional Technology Unsatisfactory Basic Proficient Distinguished Teacher does not utilize technology to enhance student learning. Teacher shows some utilization of technology to enhance student learning. Teacher regularly utilizes technology to enhance student learning Teacher effectively utilizes technology adding to the enhancement of student learning. Measures This measurement is part of the overall evaluation of staff and occurs twice per year for probationary teachers and at least once every two years for tenured staff. Success in the area of technology integration will be assessed by monitoring the number of staff who moves up the continuum from basic, to proficient, then distinguished. Each school s Principal is responsible for conducting these evaluations. Plan Proficiency of technological skills will also be measured through the staff s assessments of their own skills. A teacher assessment will be provided to the teachers at the beginning of the school year. Based on the results of these assessments, the district will be able to track each staff members abilities and prescribe a plan for professional development based on their individual needs. In addition, building Principals will produce an annual, aggregate report of their teachers movement along this continuum to the central office. An analysis of this report will be used to assess future professional development required by staff for modifications of the computer replacement schedule. Kelloggsville Public Schools will also continue to monitor progress toward the goals stated in this technology plan and has a process in place to take corrective action for any unmet goals. Student Achievement Student achievement is measured by MEAP scores, NWEA scores, common assessments, and teacher evaluations. The last two, common assessments and teacher evaluations, are used primarily to measure student achievement; specifically in the area of technology knowledge and skill. Common Assessments in core areas are built from the curriculum maps which find their base in Michigan s Educational Technology Standards & Expectations ( Moreover, the high school uses ACT Work Keys assessments to determine proficiency in key areas as part of the county s guaranteed diploma initiative. Teachers are responsible for the measurement of student achievement so students can reach the benchmarks articulated by Education YES and Adequate Yearly Progress. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 37

40 Acceptable Use Policy CIPA Compliance Kelloggsville Public Schools has and will continue to comply with the requirements of the Children s Internet Protection Act, as codified at 47 U.S.C. 254(h) and (l). The district is committed to assuring the safe conduct of all students while online and has a comprehensive policy about the proper use of our technological resources. At the beginning of each school year, students and staff are made aware of the district s Acceptable Use Policy and must sign an Internet use agreement before they are allowed access to the Internet. It is the district s intent to preserve network bandwidth and improve network response times by limiting Internet access to educationalrelated sites. Filter Efforts Kelloggsville Public Schools has a Cisco PIX firewall in place to prevent security breaches and protect the Internet environment. The filtering software used to block and filter access to the Internet from pornographic and obscene sites is called Dan s Guardian, ensuring compliance with district policies and maintaining a positive school environment. As a secondary line of protection, the district is utilizing OpenDNS for any staff or student accessing the Internet outside of the proxy server. KELLOGGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN Pg. 38