RSU1 District Technology Plan - Revision history

Demmerson: /* Identify Necessary Technology */

2013-05-22T17:36:08Z

Identify Necessary Technology

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	== Identify Necessary Technology ==		== Identify Necessary Technology ==

	''Include a technology assessment.  Gather information about technology currently in use so that what will be needed to meet new goals can be determined.  (Include a list of the equipment and telecommunication services ~~that are~~ that are necessary to reach the goals).''		''Include a technology assessment.  Gather information about technology currently in use so that what will be needed to meet new goals can be determined.  (Include a list of the equipment and telecommunication services that are necessary to reach the goals).''

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	*Expansion of 1:1 program to include sixth grade students.		*Expansion of 1:1 program to include sixth grade students.

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	== Collaboration with Adult Literacy Providers ==		== Collaboration with Adult Literacy Providers ==

Demmerson: /* Goal 1: Create an environment in which technology enhances the learning opportunities for and academic achievement of students. */

2013-05-22T17:34:58Z

Goal 1: Create an environment in which technology enhances the learning opportunities for and academic achievement of students.

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	#Hire full time Technician, releasing other Technology Department staff to perform integration work		#Hire full time Technician, releasing other Technology Department staff to perform integration work
	#Modify the roles and responsibilities of select current staff to include integration work		#Modify the roles and responsibilities of select current staff to include integration work
			*Expand the use of Google Apps for Education to include Gmail for students<br>
	*Provide carefully crafted staff development and student training in information literacy skills.<br>		*Provide carefully crafted staff development and student training in information literacy skills.<br>
	*Provide the supporting instructional equipment within each classroom that is necessary academic achievement<br>		*Provide the supporting instructional equipment within each classroom that is necessary academic achievement<br>

Demmerson: /* Goal 3:Clearly define the role of technology in education for RSU1 and the supports needed . */

2013-05-22T17:30:50Z

Goal 3:Clearly define the role of technology in education for RSU1 and the supports needed .

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	*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)		*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)

	=== <br>Goal 3:~~Clearly~~ define the role of technology in education for RSU1 and the supports needed .<br> ===		=== <br>Goal 3:Work to define the role of technology in education for RSU1 and the supports needed .<br> ===
	Action Steps:		Action Steps:

	*Establish representation of the Technology Committee on the District Curriculum Committee <br>		*Establish representation of the Technology Committee on the District Curriculum Committee <br>
	*~~Include~~ a technology skill or resource as a professional ~~goal~~ for every staff person<br>		*Identify areas in curriculum where technology can enhance learning, and recognize those areas where it may not <br>
			*Make the inclusion of a technology skill or resource a part of the professional goals for every staff person<br>
	*Establish district-wide technology skills that are suggested for all staff in specific roles <br>		*Establish district-wide technology skills that are suggested for all staff in specific roles <br>


	=== <br>Goal 4:Continue to increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community.<br> ===		=== <br>Goal 4:Continue to increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community.<br> ===

Demmerson at 17:25, 22 May 2013

2013-05-22T17:25:02Z

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	*Identify current technologies available in each school and promote awareness to staff<br>		*Identify current technologies available in each school and promote awareness to staff<br>
	*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)		*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)

			=== <br>Goal 3:Clearly define the role of technology in education for RSU1 and the supports needed .<br> ===
			Action Steps:

			*Establish representation of the Technology Committee on the District Curriculum Committee <br>
			*Include a technology skill or resource as a professional goal for every staff person<br>
			*Establish district-wide technology skills that are suggested for all staff in specific roles <br>


	=== <br>Goal 4:Continue to increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community.<br> ===		=== <br>Goal 4:Continue to increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community.<br> ===

Demmerson: /* Goal 3: Increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community (Community). */

2013-05-22T17:19:36Z

Goal 3: Increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community (Community).

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	*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)		*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)

	=== <br>Goal 3: ~~Increase~~ parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community ~~(Community)~~.<br> ===		=== <br>Goal 4:Continue to increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community.<br> ===

	Actions Steps:		Actions Steps:

	*Expand electronic communication with parents and community members through the use of email, online forums and blogs.		*Expand electronic communication with parents and community members through the use of web sites, SchoolMessenger, email, online forums and blogs, and social media.
	*Implement Infinite Campus community portal for parent access to student records.
	*Review and revise the school and district web pages.		*Review and revise the school and district web pages.
	*Provide family information literacy nights in conjunction with the MLTI laptop deployment		*Provide family information literacy nights in conjunction with the MLTI laptop deployment
	*Investigate the feasibility of establishing internet access for all RSU1 community members
	*Partner with local adult literacy providers to support the employability of the community. <br>		*Partner with local adult literacy providers to support the employability of the community. <br>

Demmerson: /* Goal 1: Create an environment in which technology enhances the learning opportunities for and academic achievement of students (Teaching and Learning). */

2013-05-22T17:14:44Z

Goal 1: Create an environment in which technology enhances the learning opportunities for and academic achievement of students (Teaching and Learning).

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	The integration efforts would include setting technology curriculum goals for all grade levels, and provide guidance and support to teachers as they make a coordinated effort to integrate technology effectively.		The integration efforts would include setting technology curriculum goals for all grade levels, and provide guidance and support to teachers as they make a coordinated effort to integrate technology effectively.

	=== Goal 1: Create an environment in which technology enhances the learning opportunities for and academic achievement of students ~~(Teaching and Learning)~~.<br><br> ===		=== Goal 1: Create an environment in which technology enhances the learning opportunities for and academic achievement of students.<br><br> ===

	Action Steps:		Action Steps:

Demmerson: /* Goal 2: Improve technology resources for all staff and students in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning, and to address issues of equity among schools. */

2013-05-22T17:07:43Z

Goal 2: Improve technology resources for all staff and students in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning, and to address issues of equity among schools.

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	*Upgrade wireless network for grades 7-12 through participation in MLTI<br>		*Upgrade wireless network for grades 7-12 through participation in MLTI<br>
	*Redeploy previous MLTI network to elementary schools<br>		*Redeploy previous MLTI network to elementary schools<br>
			*Implement plan to upgrade infrastructure (network switching equipment) throughout the district within the RSU budget or through voter approved bond
	*Implement a four-year rotation of all primary use computers<br>		*Implement a four-year rotation of all primary use computers<br>
			*Identify current technologies available in each school and promote awareness to staff<br>
	*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)		*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)
	*Explore and engage in eight year plan to upgrade infrastructure (network switching equipment) throughout the district via budget or bond

	=== <br>Goal 3: Increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community (Community).<br> ===		=== <br>Goal 3: Increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community (Community).<br> ===

Demmerson: /* Goal 2: Expand and upgrade the network infrastructure and classroom equipment in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning (Network). */

2013-05-22T17:02:18Z

Goal 2: Expand and upgrade the network infrastructure and classroom equipment in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning (Network).

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	*Ensure that we have adequate technical support needed for all staff and students<br>		*Ensure that we have adequate technical support needed for all staff and students<br>

	=== <br>Goal 2: ~~Expand~~ and ~~upgrade the network infrastructure and classroom equipment~~ in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning ~~(Network)~~.<br> ===		=== <br>Goal 2: Improve technology resources for all staff and students in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning, and to address issues of equity among schools.<br> ===

	Action Steps:		Action Steps:

Demmerson: /* Goal 2: Expand and upgrade the network infrastructure and classroom equipment in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning (Network). */

2013-05-22T16:59:41Z

Goal 2: Expand and upgrade the network infrastructure and classroom equipment in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning (Network).

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	*Ensure network reliability by providing adequate support staff and by replacing end-of-life network equipment<br>		*Ensure network reliability by providing adequate support staff and by replacing end-of-life network equipment<br>
	*Participate in MSLN ~~3 expansion~~<br>		*Participate in MSLN Dark Fiber Expansion<br>
			*Upgrade wireless network for grades 7-12 through participation in MLTI<br>
	~~#Allocate funds to support implementation of MSLN 3, if needed~~<br>		*Redeploy previous MLTI network to elementary schools<br>
			*Implement a four-year rotation of all primary use computers<br>
	*~~Implement~~ network ~~assessment strategies (provided by CBE) over the next two years~~<br>		*Improve upon access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive projector, video cameras, document cameras, etc.)
	*~~Replace all computers on~~ a 4-year ~~cycle~~<br>		*Explore and engage in eight year plan to upgrade infrastructure (network switching equipment) throughout the district via budget or bond
	*~~Provide~~ access to instructional equipment for each classroom (e.g digital projector, interactive ~~whiteboard~~, video cameras, document cameras, etc.

	=== <br>Goal 3: Increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community (Community).<br> ===		=== <br>Goal 3: Increase parent and community involvement by improving communication with families and the greater RSU1 community (Community).<br> ===

Demmerson: /* Goal 1: Create an environment in which technology enhances the learning opportunities for and academic achievement of students (Teaching and Learning). */

2013-05-22T16:52:59Z

Goal 1: Create an environment in which technology enhances the learning opportunities for and academic achievement of students (Teaching and Learning).

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	*Evaluate different models to address the need for technology integration: <br>		*Evaluate different models to address the need for technology integration: <br>
			#Hire full time Integrator
	#~~Assist in aligning technology with the Maine Learning Results. <br>~~		#Hire full time Technician, releasing other Technology Department staff to perform integration work
	#~~Provide faculty and~~ staff ~~with examples of technology use that are effective.<br>~~		#Modify the roles and responsibilities of select current staff to include integration work
	#~~Identify opportunities to improve communication~~ and ~~delivery~~ of ~~lessons using advanced technologies.<br>~~

	*Provide carefully crafted staff development and student training in information literacy skills.<br>		*Provide carefully crafted staff development and student training in information literacy skills.<br>
	*Replace end-of-life infrastructure with appropriate network infrastructure to support current technology needs.<br>
	*Standardize on one laptop platform for all teachers and align software compatibility throughout the district<br>
	*Provide the supporting instructional equipment within each classroom that is necessary academic achievement<br>		*Provide the supporting instructional equipment within each classroom that is necessary academic achievement<br>
	*Ensure that we have adequate ~~CIS to provide the~~ support needed for all staff and students<br>		*Ensure that we have adequate technical support needed for all staff and students<br>

	=== <br>Goal 2: Expand and upgrade the network infrastructure and classroom equipment in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning (Network).<br> ===		=== <br>Goal 2: Expand and upgrade the network infrastructure and classroom equipment in order to meet the changing needs of teaching and learning (Network).<br> ===