FAIRLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL The Pathway to Knowledge

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1 Aoraki Rural ICT PD Cluster FAIRLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL The Pathway to Knowledge ICT Strategic Plan STRATEGIC GOAL Students will become engaged and self directed in a learning environment which effectively integrates ICT across the curriculum 2010

2 This strategic plan has been developed with the following objectives To integrate ICT to give effect to the New Zealand Curriculum Principals to lead the integration of e-learning in their schools (strategic and operational) To strengthen our professional learning community and increase connections with colleagues by sharing professional reflections online Teachers to integrate e-learning effectively into their practice creating an innovative and exciting learning environment for all students To increase the school community s understandings of the educational contribution of e-learning and to encourage family and whanau to actively participate in their child s learning To assist students in becoming successful digital citizens To increase the physical ICT resources in the school to support student s learning and achievement 2

3 Background and Rationale In 2008 Fairlie Primary School was part of an application for ICT PD funding through the MOE. Along with 10 other schools the ARC (Aoraki Rural Cluster) application was successful. Pleasant Point Primary School is the administrator school. The main objective of the cluster being to improve the quality of teaching and learning through the use of ICT.e -Time Ltd are the cluster facilitators. Fairlie Primary School has 6 classroom teachers and the Principal participating in the development.andrea Fryer is the lead teacher. Another significant challenge for the school is that there is building replacement happening over 2009/2010.This will see the building of a new library and administration block. Decisions made around these improvements also incorporate upgrading the IT capability of these new buildings. Major work is required to bring the school up to MOE standards In February 2009 an IT audit was undertaken by e-time, our cluster facilitators identified a number of aspects/ recommendations that have been incorporated into our vision/strategic plan. In August 2009 New Era visited the school to discuss the vision with the intentions of compiling costings for IT hardware saw the upgrade of the Administration block and the building of a new Library. At the same time two interactive whiteboards have been installed, one in Room 5 and the other in the Library. Projectors have been installed in all the classrooms. 3

4 Strategic Integrate ICT to give effect to the New Zealand Curriculum / Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. 1.1 Establish a clear understanding of effective pedagogies and the role of e-learning in implementing the revised New Zealand curriculum. 1.2 Apply teaching and learning strategies which involve e- learning that are consistent with guidance given in the New Zealand Curriculum. The principal and teachers are engaging in professional reading and practicums that result in increased understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies. Teachers will further develop their facilitation role in the learning/teaching process using thinking, questioning techniques, Inquiry Research and key competencies. (giving consideration to the age appropriateness of their students.) Create and develop leadership roles for pupils with ICT(tech angels) Teachers are planning and implementing teaching and learning strategies, involving e- learning, that are consistent with the school s vision as well as guidance provided by the New Zealand Curriculum. Learning and teaching will be driven through topic planning of rich tasks and authentic contexts in unit planning 2. Principals to lead the integration of e-learning in their schools (strategic and operational) 2.1 Increase the capability of cluster principals to lead the pedagogical understandings and change management strategies necessary for effective integration of e-learning within their schools. Principals are applying effective change management strategies based on recent research such as the Kiwi Leadership for Principals model and Best Evidence Synthesis. Principals are demonstrating a deeper pedagogical understanding of effective e- learning integration through their revised ICT strategic plans and use of data to monitor and inform practice. 4

5 3. Strengthen professional learning communities and increase connections with colleagues by sharing professional reflections online 3.1 Continue to develop a strong professional learning community within the school and with other schools in which the principal and teachers are confident to share and collaborate online The principals and teachers are contributing with confidence to sharing sessions within the school and with other schools. Online tools are being used successfully to share and collaborate. Provide opportunity for staff to visit other classrooms and schools to learn with and from other students and accomplished teachers, as they model ICT integration and constructivist teaching strategies. 3.2 Apply a Teaching as Inquiry approach to support teachers to objectively reflect online the challenges and opportunities afforded by e-learning. The cluster incorporates professional reflection successfully in milestone reporting and contributes stories to the VLN. Principals and teachers are incorporating ways to professionally reflect on and share online their developing understandings about e- learning. 4. Teachers to integrate e-learning effectively into their practice creating an innovative and exciting learning environment for all students 4.1 Teachers will integrate e-learning strategies within their teaching that provide innovative and exciting ways for all students to learn and that also support the development of the key competencies. 4.2 Review and refine the school s ICT strategic plan and monitor its implementation. There is evidence of teachers including innovative e-learning strategies within their curriculum planning and teaching. Teachers are reflecting on the effectiveness of their teaching in engaging students to become more motivated, successful, independent and collaborative learners. Feedback from students shows that they are motivated and engaged in their learning. The ICT strategic plan has been reviewed and updated to ensure that it is meeting the school s needs, and is being implemented 5

6 5. Increase the school community s understanding of the educational contribution of e- learning and encourage family and whanau to actively participate in their child s learning. 5.1 Increase the community s understanding of the educational contribution of e-learning. 5.2 Increase the level of online engagement of family and whānau in their child s learning. Where appropriate, communications with the community are showcasing examples of e-learning within the school and are providing opportunities for online feedback. Feedback from parents and others within each school s community is showing a greater awareness and understanding of the educational contribution of e-learning. Celebration Day twice a year Establish school website for communicating with school community Through their curriculum planning and teaching strategies, teachers are providing more online opportunities for family and whānau to participate in their child s learning. Families and whānau are increasingly participating in online learning environments in ways that benefit their child s learning. 6. Increase the physical ICT resources in the school to support students learning and achievement. 6.1 Develop and implement a two year plan to progressively update and increase the school s physcial ICT resources to support students learning and achievement. 6.2 Review the ICT resources plan annually to ensure that it is meeting current and future school needs. The school has a workable, up-to-date plan that is being implemented effectively. Tidy Cabling around the school License for Server soft ware (completed) Server upgrade (completed) Lease COW of 20 tablets Purchase of three keyboards Lease or purchase 5 new computers Replace 20 each 10 $10.00 Headphones x30 Set of microphones 5 ceiling mounted data projectors & sound systems (completed) 3x Digital cameras and tripod will be purchased. 6

7 In syndicates develop activities to support topic planned ICT task. Printer Cartridges Computer maintenance Video Camera (completed) New software will be purchased. There is evidence that the ICT resources are helping to improve students learning and achievement. An IT support technician when required (Bob Cross) Software loaded on server. The ICT resources plan is reviewed annually and updated to reflect current knowledge of best practice. 3 year replacement plan of classroom computers and monitors Headphones x30 Set of microphones Webcams 7. To assist students in becoming successful digital citizens. 7.1 Teachers will provide learning opportunities that enable students to: Students are selecting and applying a range of ICTs with confidence as an integral part of their learning. be confident and capable users of ICT; apply ICT in ways that develop the key competencies in the NZ Curriculum; communicate online with others in respectful, safe and ethically appropriate ways. There is evidence of students regularly using ICT to support their development of the key competencies, especially in areas such as thinking, relating to others, participating and contributing. Students are relating to others online in positive and respectful ways. Students are aware of the importance of cybersafety when online and following appropriate procedures for school use. 7

8 Action Plan for 2011 GOALS Number ACTIONS (What, How) SUCCESS INDICATORS PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE (Who) BUDGET TIMEFRAME (When) 1. Integrate ICT to give effect to the New Zealand Curriculum / Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. 1.1 All teachers engage in professional reading and attend practicums that provide them with skills to integrate thinking skills and ICT into the curriculum. Curriculum documentation has increased references to developing thinking skills incorporating ICT. Teachers are increasingly aware of when and how to integrate ICT effectively to develop the key competencies. Teachers and Syndicate Leaders Included in the school s contribution to the ICT PD cluster budget. Ongoing throughout the year. 1.2 All teachers apply teaching and learning strategies that develop thinking skills and involve ICT. Teachers are carrying out action research and sharing the outcomes of their students learning with other teachers. 2. Principals to lead the integration of e-learning in their schools (strategic and operational) 2.1 Increase the capability of cluster principals to lead the pedagogical understandings and change management strategies necessary for effective integration of e- learning within their schools. Principals are applying effective change management strategies based on recent research such as the Kiwi Leadership for Principals model and Best Evidence Synthesis. Principal and Teachers Included in the school s contribution to the ICT PD cluster budget. Ongoing throughout the year. 8

9 2.2 Develop and apply rubrics to enable the principal and teachers to critically examine their existing practices in using ICT and to identify the next steps for their development. Principals are demonstrating a deeper pedagogical understanding of effective e-learning integration through their revised ICT strategic plans and use of data to monitor and inform practice. 3. Strengthen professional learning communities and increase connections with colleagues by sharing professional reflections online 3.1 Continue to develop a strong professional learning community within the school and with other schools in which the principal and teachers are confident to share and collaborate online The principals and teachers are contributing with confidence to sharing sessions within the school and with other schools. Online tools are being used successfully to share and collaborate. Provide opportunity for staff to visit other classrooms and schools to learn with and from other students and accomplished teachers, as they model ICT integration and constructivist teaching strategies. Principal Lead Teacher Teachers Included in the school s contribution to the ICT PD cluster budget. 3.2 Apply a Teaching as Inquiry approach to support teachers to objectively reflect online the challenges and opportunities afforded by e-learning. Principals and teachers are incorporating ways to professionally reflect on and share online their developing understandings about e-learning.. The cluster incorporates professional reflection successfully in milestone reporting and contributes stories to the VLN. 9

10 4. Teachers to integrate e-learning effectively into their practice creating an innovative and exciting learning environment for all students 4.1 Teachers will integrate e-learning There is evidence of teachers All Teaching strategies within their teaching that provide including innovative e-learning Staff ongoing innovative and exciting ways for all strategies within their curriculum students to learn and that also support the planning and teaching. development of the key competencies. Teachers are reflecting on the effectiveness of their teaching in engaging students to become more motivated, successful, independent and collaborative learners. Feedback from students shows that they are motivated and engaged in their learning. 4.2 Review and refine the school s ICT strategic plan and monitor its implementation. The ICT strategic plan has been reviewed and updated to ensure that it is meeting the school s needs, and is being implemented End Term 4 10

11 5. To increase the school community s understandings of the educational contribution of e-learning and to encourage family and whanau to actively participate in their child s learning Increase the community s understanding of the educational contribution of e- learning. Increase the level of online engagement of family and whānau in their child s learning. There is greater community awareness of the benefits of ICT for improving student learning being communicated by the school through celebrations of learning at school as well as online. Through their curriculum planning and teaching strategies, teachers are providing more online opportunities for family and whānau to participate in their child s learning. Principal Lead Teachers Teachers Catering costs for a student expo. Website costs Term 4 student showcase. Ongoing website updates. Families and whānau are increasingly participating in online learning environments in ways that benefit their child s learning. Lead Ultranet teachers Ultranet costs. 6. Increase the physical ICT resources in the school to support students learning and achievement Develop and implement a two year plan to progressively update and increase the school s physcial ICT resources to support students learning and achievement. Review the ICT resources plan annually to ensure that it is meeting current and future school needs BOT approves the plan, which is workable. Items identified for purchase/lease are acquired. Evidence from teachers and students indicates that they are being well used. Review completed and changes made to the plan if necessary. BOT Principal ICT leaders Principal $10,000 $2000 $8000/year ongoing 11

12 7. To assist students in becoming successful digital citizens 7.1 Teachers will provide learning opportunities that enable students to: be confident and capable users of ICT; apply ICT in ways that develop the key competencies in the NZ Curriculum; communicate online with others in respectful, safe and ethically appropriate ways. Students are selecting and applying a range of ICTs with confidence as an integral part of their learning. There is evidence of students regularly using ICT to support their development of the key competencies, especially in areas such as thinking, relating to others, participating and contributing. All teachers All teachers ongoing Students are relating to others online in positive and respectful ways. Students are aware of the importance of cybersafety when online and following appropriate procedures for school use.for school use. 12