Kansas State Department of Education Technology Plan
Technology Needs Assessments
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Currently, we are giving Needs Assessment twice annually to all district staff. Urgent needs are submitted any time by employees to the Technology Integration Specialist. These requests are prioritized by the Technology Integration Specialist and then scheduled for training. The District Technology Committee is represented by all stakeholder groups, and represented by each building in our district. Based on these stakeholders’ recommendations, this committee builds the district’s Technology Strategic Plan, updates it annually, and submits it to the board of education for approval. Additionally, a hardware and software survey was distributed to all staff members asking for their additional hardware and software needs to integrate technology into all their curriculum areas.
Survey: USD 402 Needs Assessment Results for Survey have a possible range of 0 to 4
0 = This is not applicable to me
1 = I need/desire training to do this
2 = I can do this with assistance
3 = I am proficient with this
4 = I could train others to do this
District as a whole Average Response: 96%
1 I am able to start up and shut down the computer, open and close an application/program, insert and eject a removable disk (floppy disk, CD-ROM).
2 I can open a file from a removable disk or a local or network drive.
3 I can save a file to a removable disk or to any location on a local drive or a network drive.
4 I can properly manage files by creating new folders, moving items between folders, delete files and folders, and rename files and folders.
5 I know how to select the printer that I want to use.
6 I know how to add (install) a printer and designate a default printer at my computer workstation.
7 I know how to apply basic strategies for solving routine hardware (including printer) and software problems that occur in the classroom (excluding network/internet connection problems).
8 I know how to open and move between several software applications at one time.
9 I know how to use basic features of a word processing program (format text, document setup, margins, spacing, spell check).
10 I know how to use advanced features of a word processing program (tabs, tables, columns, headers/footers, grammar check, thesaurus).
11 Insert clipart, wordart, or other graphics into a document.
12 Use photo editing software to reduce, enlarge, crop or adjust an image.
13 I know how to create a basic multimedia presentation using software such as PowerPoint.
14 I know how to use advanced features of multimedia software such as PowerPoint (transitions, sound, animations, video, timing).
15 I know how to use Inspiration and / or Kidspiration for creating graphic organizers or concept maps.
16 I know how to create and use a database.
17 I know how to use basic spreadsheet (Excel) functions (basic formulas and charts).
18 I know how to use advanced spreadsheet functions (advanced formulas, formatting and charts).
19 I know how to use gradebook software (PowerGrade) to record student progress and enter comments.
20 I know how to use a digital camera and then utilize the photos in applications such as Word and PowerPoint.
21 I know how to use a flatbed scanner.
22 I know how to set up and use a computer projector.
23 I know how to use a digital camcorder to record video.
24 I know how to import digital video onto my computer and then edit the video.
25 I know how to use a search engine (Google, Alta Vista, etc.) to find information on the Internet.
26 I know how to evaluate an Internet resource for relevance, accuracy, and validity.
27 I know how to create a web page with text, graphics, and links.
28 I know how to use USD 402 web-based e-mail to open, send, reply to, and forward messages.
29 I know how to use e-mail features such as address book, folders, and signatures.
30 I know how to send, open, and save e-mail attachments.
31 I know how to access the Internet using a browser such as Internet Explorer and use basic navigation techniques.
32 I know how to save and print text and graphics from Internet web pages.
33 I know how to create, use, and organize Internet bookmarks/favorites.
34 I know, understand, model, and promote the district guidelines for acceptable use of technology.
35 I understand and model copyright laws and how they apply to plagiarism and correct citation of online sources and images.
36 I understand and model copyright laws as the apply to software licensing.
37 I plan and teach project-based learning activities that integrate technology in my classroom.
38 I use technology in my teaching delivery.
39 I know how to develop and implement a WebQuest or Internet-based activity.
40 I know how to use the eInstruction (“Clickers”) software and how to run a lesson in class.
41 I am familiar with our district’s technology standards and understand my role in helping students meet them.
USD 402 Hardware & Software Request Dec 2004
Laptops for teachers
PC’s for each student
Upgrade current PC’s
LCD projectors installed in every classroom
Smart Board technology of some kind & eInstruction Clickers
Technology Training
PDA’s for Teachers
Digital Cameras, Scanners, wireless controls for LCD projectors
District Mission Statement
Student achievement is number one.
Technology Vision Statement
With student achievement as our number one priority, the Augusta USD #402 School District believes all students and staff must acquire technology literacy as a means of accessing, processing, evaluating, synthesizing, and disseminating information efficiently and effectively. We believe that technology must be integrated across the entire curriculum in order to meet state and national content standards for students and staff.
District Technology Goals and Objectives
Goal # 1: Enhance our curriculum by using instructional methods that utilize technology across all curriculum areas to meet the technology vision of USD 402.
Objective # 1: Continue the selection and purchasing of educational software based on curriculum needs .
Objective # 2: Continue to provide students the resources, materials, and tools that best fit their needs and learning styles.
Goal # 2: Provide the hardware necessary to meet the technology vision of USD 402.
Objective # 1: Continue to provide modern computers and learning devices so all students may access, retrieve, analyze, and produce information.
Objective # 2: Continue to upgrade classroom connections within the district and to the outside world.
Goal # 3: Provide the support services necessary to meet the technology vision of USD 402.
Objective # 1: Develop and maintain an appropriate, results-based professional development program to ensure the successful integration of technology into the curriculum.
Objective # 2: Provide appropriate personalized support to integrate technology.
Goal # 4: Explore, search and retrieve information from the World Wide Web.
Objective # 1: Provide staff development that will allow teachers to search the World Wide Web for information useful in the teaching and learning process.
Objective # 2: Provide information to staff and students on new areas of interest and sites on the Internet appropriate for education.
Goal # 5: Train staff members to use current technologies to create products using various computer applications.
Objective # 1: Provide staff development that will allow teachers to develop a basic level of competence with a word processor, database, spreadsheet and presentation package.
Objective # 2: Maintain current versions of software used in classrooms and labs for which the district is licensed.
Objective # 3: Develop an inventory of training materials to help staff learn to use various applications.
Objective # 4: Make on-line training in technology available to staff members in each building.
Integration into the curriculum.
The needs assessment administered twice annually also had technology use assessment questions.
2a.1 Teachers' Tech Skills - Basic Tools (Teachers)
1 = I don't know how to do this.
2 = I can do this but sometimes I need help.
3 = I can do this independently.
4 = I can teach others how to do this. (item responses given as percent)
How far along are you in learning to... Average
use a word processor to create documents? 93
use a spreadsheet to enter and calculate numbers? 43
use a spreadsheet to create graphs? 15
use a database to enter information? 27
use a database to search for and sort information and create reports? 27
Section Average 41
2a.2 Teachers' Tech Skills - Multimedia Tools (Teachers)
1 = I don't know how to do this.
2 = I can do this but sometimes I need help.
3 = I can do this independently.
4 = I can teach others how to do this. (Item responses given as percent)
How far along are you in learning to... Average
use drawing or painting software to create pictures? 17
use a video camera to make a video? 51
use video editing software to edit a video? 13
use a digital camera and/or scanner to get pictures into a computer? 46
use image-editing software to enhance pictures? 47
use presentation software to create a presentation? 53
use multimedia software to create a product? 47
Section Average 39
2a.3 Teachers' Tech Skills - Communication Tools (Teachers)
1 = I don't know how to do this.
2 = I can do this but sometimes I need help.
3 = I can do this independently.
4 = I can teach others how to do this. (Item responses given as percent)
How far along are you in learning to... Above-Average
use email to send and receive messages? 99
use online discussions to gather information? 27
use a web authoring tool to create a web page? 14
Section Average 47
2a.4 Teachers' Tech Skills - Research/Problem-Solving Tools (Teachers)
1 = I don't know how to do this.
2 = I can do this but sometimes I need help.
3 = I can do this independently.
4 = I can teach others how to do this. (Item responses given as percent)
How far along are you in learning to... Above-Average
use CD-ROMs to gather information? 97
use online reference software to gather information? 61
use a search engine to find information on the World Wide Web? 98
use graphic organizer/systems thinking software to solve problems? 27
Section Average 71
2b.2 Teachers' Tech Use - Basic Tools (Teachers)
1 = I do not use it in teaching/learning.
2 = I am beginning to understand its relevance in teaching/learning and to experiment using it with students.
3 = I make a conscious effort to include it in teaching/learning and to integrate it effectively into my lessons.
4 = I naturally include it in teaching/learning and use it in powerful ways. (Item responses given as percent)
How far along are you in enhancing teaching and learning using...Average
word processing? 18
spreadsheets? 10
databases? 5
Section Average 11
2b.3 Teachers' Tech Use - Multimedia Tools (Teachers)
1 = I do not use it in teaching/learning.
2 = I am beginning to understand its relevance in teaching/learning and to experiment using it with students.
3 = I make a conscious effort to include it in teaching/learning and to integrate it effectively into my lessons.
4 = I naturally include it in teaching/learning and use it in powerful ways. (Item responses given as percent)
How far along are you in enhancing teaching and learning using... Average
drawing or painting software? 4
digital cameras and/or scanners? 9
presentation software? 9
multimedia software? 1
Section Average 5.75
2b.4 Teachers' Tech Use - Communication Tools (Teachers)
1 = I do not use it in teaching/learning.
2 = I am beginning to understand its relevance in teaching/learning and to experiment using it with students.
3 = I make a conscious effort to include it in teaching/learning and to integrate it effectively into my lessons.
4 = I naturally include it in teaching/learning and use it in powerful ways. (Item responses given as percent)
How far along are you in enhancing teaching and learning using.. Average
email? 50
online discussions? 1
the World Wide Web for publishing? 2
Section Average 18
2b.5 Teachers' Tech Use - Research/Problem-Solving Tools (Teachers)
1 = I do not use it in teaching/learning.
2 = I am beginning to understand its relevance in teaching/learning and to experiment using it with
students.
3 = I make a conscious effort to include it in teaching/learning and to integrate it effectively into my lessons.
4 = I naturally
include it in teaching/learning and use it in powerful ways. (item responses given as percent)
How far along are you in enhancing teaching and learning using...Average
electronic or online references to gather information? 10
the World Wide Web for research? 17
graphing calculators? 2
graphic organizer and/or systems thinking software? 4
Section Average 8.25
2c.3 Professional Development Needs (Teachers)
1 = Developing Your Skills.
2 = Enhancing Student Learning.
3 = An Integrated Approach - Both Simultaneously. (Item responses given as percent)
Identify your three greatest technology-related professional development needs.
Webpage design and implementation 98
Interactive Software 83
Creating and using graphic organizers 76
Enter your plans for the use of technology to support instruction and the ways you plan to support your teacher in the integration of technology into the learning environment.
We have begun Tech Tuesdays Training, open to all staff in the district, after school each Tuesday. We are training technology assistants in each building. The tech assistants will be able to do job embedded staff development every year. We have a full time tech assistant who is also available to do job embedded staff development with teachers and administrators. We plan a technology academy of free staff development offerings each summer with college credit available. We have all staff take a technology survey pre-and post each year, with staff development in technology being a priority in our district, and accountability for staff growth from each building.
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With our technology standards in place, teachers are required to assess to the standards, and these measurements will record what outcomes are being met. Principals will assure that the outcomes are taught through the monitoring of the curriculum through walk-throughs and accountability measures for the outcomes. Staff will be required to take the technology survey as a pre/post test each year to show their own growth towards being able to teach and meet the standards for their students.
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All teachers will be proficient in Word, Excel, multi-media, Internet research. Incentives include Professional Development Points for attending training, some staff stipends to attend training, and the availability of college credit for movement on the salary schedule; the classes are free for all employees. There will be major resources devoted to this area as the US Dept. of Education Reform grant is awarded which has been earmarked for our district in the amount of $250,000. We are also actively seeking grant funding in this area to be able to provide intensive staff development in technology. Staff will be assisted on the job through tech assistants at each building and the district tech assistant. Principals will all complete KAL TECH and serve as building instructional leaders in technology. We are developing an inventory of training materials to be housed at the central office to help staff learn various applications.
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Exit surveys from the classes, and the technology survey results from staff will be tabulated and graphed to be shared with the Board of Education and all district stakeholders. Student achievement of technology outcomes will be assessed using on-line local district assessments as part of our Curriculum Strategic Plan.
District Technology Plan