CLAYMONT TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Site/Department: Claymont Elementary School
Approving Administrator: Mrs. Audrey Jackson
Date: November 2004
Place an “X” in the appropriate space for each statement your school
or site supports. Please contact Kent Forrest, Tom Swoboda, or Margaret Heard
via e-mail if you need assistance.
1 __X__ Our plan represents our best effort to guide us in the use of technology
for instructional and support services.
2. __X__ Our Technology Team comprises a fair representation of technology stakeholders
in our building/department. (i.e. teachers, support staff, administrators, parents
and students.) (See membership page for required shareholders.)
3. __X__ We have a representative on at least one of the three District Technology
Council Subcommittees listed below. (Departments may leave this statement blank.
Contact Kent Forrest if you need membership information.)
a. Technology Integration and Facilitation Subcommittee (Review of existing
and new curriculum related technologies.)
b. Technology Infrastructure and Department Support Subcommittee (network,
desktop operating systems, standard office applications, etc.)
c. Site Technology Subcommittee (Coordination with Site Tech Teams)
(Name(s) & committee(s)
4. __X__ We support the District Technology Plan and the following District
technology related policies or guidelines, which are included in the appendices
of the 2003-2007 Technology Plan available online at:
http://inside /technology/TechPlans/index.html
a. Parkway Technology Mission Statement
b. Parkway Technology Goals 2003-2007
c. CSIP Goals 2001-2003
d. National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
e. Electronic Use Policy
f. Copyright Policy
g. Network Access Policy and Guidelines
h. Software Adoption Policy
i. Software Licensing Guidelines
5. __X__ We support the collection of technology related information through
the staff and student surveys being conducted by the Technology Council Subcommittees.
The five top survey issues for our site are:
Assessment of staff and students technology abilities.
Survey of staff for technology training needs.
6. __X__ We Support and maintain a hardware inventory for use in the annual
DESE Census of Technology.
7. __X__ We support and maintain a software inventory.
8. __X__ We support and practice District regulations regarding the approval
of all software purchases by the Technology Department.
9. __X__ We agree to maintain a list of technology related priorities for our
site/department.
10. __X__ We have read the “Technology Assumptions” and have used
them in our planning documents.
11. __X__ We have had a member of the CORE Committee attend a site technology
committee.
COMPLETIONS:
Any comments, questions, and/or concerns regarding the 2003-2007 District
Technology Plan:
Concerns include funding. Although the district is providing some funds, each
school will be required to do additional fund raising in order to maintain the
status quo of technology in the building. Any attempt to move forward will require
an additional search for funds. This puts the building in a position of asking
for funds every year. Although PTOs are generous, they also have other interests
and concerns to consider. This will cause an inequity between schools within
the district.
A second concern concerns the loss of programs through the upgrade to OSX. Several
programs that have been incorporated into the curriculum no longer work with
the system upgrade. These programs include, but may not be limited to, MusicAce,
Heartsoft and KidWorks. The impact is especially apparent in primary software.
These programs are valuable and will either cost the building a great deal to
replace or be lost in the curriculum. In some cases, upgrades are not available.
The software committee needs to make a careful review of the impact that system
upgrades have on available software.
Comment below on your ideas concerning on-going technology staff opportunity
at your site/department. (Opportunities may be one-on-one training, district
staff development workshops, grade or department level activities, or all staff
training.)
Staff Development is essential to assure that our teachers have the skills necessary
to integrate technology into the curriculum and perform record keeping tasks.
More time needs to be devoted to technology staff development. Teacher trainers
would be identified. Collaboration between grade levels needs to be encouraged.
Training needs to be offered at a variety of times to accommodate various schedules.
Training needs to be timely and in connection to any new development in the
district.
At Claymont, the CRS offers after school classes for staff in a variety of topics.
These topics are determined by what the interests of the staff are as well as
the needs as determined by the CRS. It is difficult for staff to attend these
classes as often as they would like because of conflicts in schedules and the
great demand on time.
Classes can be offered at alternate times if a group can determine a schedule
that works for all individuals involved.
One on one training takes place as requested.
Teachers are taking more of the lead, when they can, in helping other teachers
with problem solving.
Identify your site/department strengths using technology as an instructional
tool.
Claymont is always willing to try new things. We use and integrate technology
in all areas of our curriculum. We have supportive parents who value technology
education. We initiate our own learning. We have always done staff surveys to
determine our needs and then addressed those needs. We share lessons and learning
between classrooms and grade levels. Our students willingly help each other
learn. We have a supportive Administrative Team, Library Media Specialist, Computer
Resource Specialist, Staff and Parent Teacher Organization. We are able to subscribe
to periodicals and websites that give support to learning and technology education.
Identify your site/department concerns regarding technology.
Our concerns include equipment, staff development issues and funding resources.
Because of funding considerations we are concerned about not only maintaining
the current levels of technology, but with having the resources to move forward.
What may be moving forward today will become the norm of tomorrow. We do not
feel we are at a par with other Parkway schools when it comes to technology
equipment.
List the Staff members at your site/department who have computer or hardware
skills that could be used in assisting others in technology staff development:
Staff members who could assist in staff development include, but may not be
limited to: Steve Varga, Kathy Stroud, Janet Durham, Patty Roe, and Jacki McNichols.
There may be other staff members who are “experts” in a particular
area that would be willing to share that expertise. All our teachers readily
share lessons and ideas. Time and scheduling is always a concern for this process
to take place.
Estimation of the funds spent on ALL technology purchases last year:
$8716.00
Other Comments:
Claymont would like to be considered as a candidate to become eligible for technology
integration, committee membership and shool pilot studies. We are unsure what
the criteria is to be invited to participate in such initiatives.
Name of School / Dept: Claymont Elementary School
Name of Administrator: Mrs. Audrey Jackson
Date Filed: November, 2004
Meeting Dates:
12/10/03, 9/9/04, 9/15/04, 10/4/04, 10/25/04, 11/12/04
Each building / departments needs to have an administrator identified to coordinate
their plan.
Membership of Committee:
| Name | Position | Grade Level or NA |
| Audrey Jackson | principal | |
| Kathy Stroud | asst. principal |
|
| Jacki McNichols | CRS |
|
| Trish Munson | teacher | Kindergarten |
| Toni Bollinger | teacher | First grade |
| Verleena Moore | teacher | First grade |
| Katie Allen | teacher | Second grade |
| Augustine Pettus | teacher | Third grade |
| Steve Varga | teacher | Fourth grade |
| Gayle Wheeler | teacher | Fifth grade |
| Rhonda Graham | teacher | Gifted |
| Patty Roe | Library Media Specialist |
|
| Kim Cowell | teacher | Music |
| Lianna Corteville | teacher | PE |
| Libby Dougherty | parent |
|
| Diane Valencia | parent |
Teams in Secondary Schools should be minimally composed of the following:
CRS(s), librarian(s), teacher(s) from each department (including SSD), secretary(s),
and an administrator(s). A CRS and/or Librarian should co-chair the School Technology
Team with an administrator.
Teams in Elementary Schools should be minimally composed of the following:
CRS(s), librarian(s), teacher(s)/staff member(s) from every grade grouping (minimum
one from K-1 and 2-3 and 4-5), at least one specialist. A CRS should co-chair
the School Technology Team with an administrator.
Teams in Support Departments should be minimally composed of the following:
administrator in charge of technology and any other critical technology resource.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: SCHOOL SITE COMPUTER LAB(s)
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Claymont has two computer labs: the iMac Lab and the under development eMac
Lab.
The replacement cycle for the iMac Lab will begin in the 2007-2008 school year.
At that time we plan to replace 9 of the 28 computers. Obstacles include funding
and operating a lab with several different ages and versions of computers.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for the eMac Lab will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received
.2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
The eMac Lab has 10 computers at this time. We plan to add an additional 15
computers during the 2004-2005 school year.
$12000.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
No specific staff development will be necessary.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
Computers will be ordered as soon as the district funds are released.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
Computers should be installed and re-imaged in a timely fashion after delivery.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: OS X Upgrades (Teacher, Staff, & Labs)
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Issues include the continual loss of applications that are left behind when
we upgraded to OSX. These programs, like MusicAce, Heartsoft and KidWorks are
valuable programs that will cost the building money to replace or will be lost
in the curriculum.
Time to actually perform the upgrade is a problem.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
No funding is required.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
There are only a handful of computers left in the building that still need an
update. These computers were not updated due to special projects and the request
of the teacher at the time. These computers can now be updated
.STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
No staff development will be necessary as all staff has been working with OSX
for some time.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
All computers should be upgraded by Winter Break.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
No assessment is required.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Teacher Computers (replacement cycle)
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Obstacles include funding and operating a building with several different ages
and versions of computers.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
Classroom computer replacement cycle will begin in the 2005-2006 school year.
One administrative computer will be replaced in 2004-2005.
Please see the Site Tech Replacement Worksheet for a proposed time schedule
and estimation of costs through 2009-2010.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
Staff development will be ongoing depending on the type of system that may come
with any new computer. Staff development will be provided by the CRS at a mutually
agreed upon time between the CRS and the staff.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
Please see the Site Tech Replacement Worksheet for details.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A periodic review by the building Technology Committee to see if the replacement
cycle adheres to the Site Tech Replacement Worksheet will be take place. At
this time, any necessary adjustments to the Site Tech Replacement Worksheet
will take place.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: AppleWorks 6.2.8 upgrade
School / Site: Claymont
Date:
Information: (Note: AppleWorks 6.x is the default standard for all
documents passed across the district. It has the ability to read and write both
Microsoft Word and Excel documents.) With our existing licensing this software
can/should be installed on all district owned computers. AppleWorks 5.x should
not be used with the exception of low-end OS 9 computers. All e-mailed documents
should be sent in the AppleWorks 6 format.
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Until all support staff computers can be upgraded to a standard that can accept
AppleWorks 6, we will have to deal with downgrading some documents for common
distribution to AppleWorks 5. The upgrade to those computers should take place
as replacement cycle computers enter the building.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Complete AppleWorks 6 upgrade. No funding is required.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
No funding is required.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
Staff development has already taken place for AppleWorks 6. Additional staff
development for advanced features may take place at the request of the staff
and a mutually agreed upon time with the CRS.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
All staff should have a G3 machine or better by the end of 2004-2005. This machine
should have AppleWorks 6.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
No assessment is required.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: NETS Standards Awareness (staff)
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
The NETS standards were formally adopted as part of the district 2003-2007 Technology
Plan. While specific integration has not been spelled out with Curriculum Services
it is important to create some school awareness of the topic and the work in
progress.
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Although the District has adopted the NETS standards, no plan for integration
has ever been addressed. A method of making the staff aware of the standards
needs to be addressed. An effort needs to be made to teach the staff how to
integrate these standards in to classroom lessons. A survey to determine what
standards are being taught at what grade levels needs to be made.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS: NONE
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost $____NONE________:
Distribute a copy of the NETS standards and the Technology Scope and Sequence
to every teacher and staff member.
Discuss the NETS standards at an upcoming staff meeting to explain how the District
has adopted them as part of their Technology Plan.
Survey the staff to determine which NETS standards are being met at grade levels.
Develop and encourage an ongoing assessment of technology skills learned.
Determine a way to share between grade levels which NETS standards are being
met at grade levels.
Develop sample lesson plans to help teachers integrate the NETS standards into
their classroom lessons.
Have a discussion of technology lessons that meet NETS standards be a weekly
item during teacher collaboration time.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
Staff development will include teaching the staff what the NETS standards are
and helping them to incorporate the standards into their classroom curriculum.
Initially it will be the responsibility of the CRS and classroom teachers to
help develop lessons that meet the NETS standards. Ultimatley it will be the
responsibility of the classroom teachers to develop lessons and share them through
collaboration time.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
A periodic review of lessons and how they meet NETS standards should take place
before the end of the 2004-2005 school year. A standard that all lessons that
incorporate technology should introduce or review NETS standards should be adopted.
An ongoing articulation concerning technology should be incorporated into teacher
planning and collaboraton time.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A survey of skills learned and taught should be made by the end of the 2004-2005
school year.
A review of this survey should help determine lessons that should be taught
at grade levels during the 2005-2006 school year.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: PRINTERS
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
Information: Many buildings still have some Apple LaserWriter vintage
printers that are past their life expectancy. These printers have a slow print
cycle, are not compatible with our existing network features, and are almost
impossible to procure replacement parts.
All Apple Laserwriters need to be replaced or phased out at the point of repair.
The typical usefulness or life span of a laser printer is typically less than
6 years.
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Finding funding for all the necessary replacements is a concern.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
There will be 3 new printers purchased to replace existing printers and add
additional printers to the building in 2004-2005.
$4800.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
No specific staff development will be necessary.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
Printers will be ordered as soon as the district funds are released.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
All printers should be in place by the end of the 2004-2005 school year.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: LIBRARY
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
When the district adopts a new library circulation/on-line catalog system, it
will be PC-based. A computer will be supplied for the circulation desk but not
for the librarian’s desk. This would make it impossible for the librarian
to do any administrative work at her desk.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
A PC laptop computer will be purchased for the librarian to use at her desk.
The current librarian’s desk computer (an eMac) would then go to the library
secretary who is currently using a Mac 5260. It is necessary for the eMac to
stay in the library since that is the computer that is used for work on the
Claymont website.
$1500.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
All librarians will be trained on the new system by the district.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
The new library system will be chosen sometime in the spring of 2005. The laptop
would be purchased after that final selection and be ready for use as the system
is put in place.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
The laptop should be ready for use as the new library system is put into place.
That date will depend on the adoption of the new system in the spring.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Projection Devices
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Claymont staff is becoming increasingly more of an inquiry based school. As
teachers and students use technology in connection with their curriculum, there
is a great need to share with all members of the class. At the present time
Claymont has one presentation device in the iMac Lab.
Obstacles always include funding.
An additional obstacle will be to develop a method of sharing the limited number
of projection devices throughout the building.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
Four additional presentation devices will be purchased in 2004-2005. One for
the iMac Lab and one for the eMac Lab. Two additional projection device will
be purchased for classroom use. The existing device that is now in the iMac
Lab will be made available for classroom use.
$3700.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
Staff development will be provided to include the proper way to connect these
devices to the classroom computers. Additional staff development may take place
at the request of the staff and a mutually agreed upon time with the CRS.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
Projection devices will be ordered as soon as the district funds are released.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A periodic review by the Building Technology Committee will determine if the
projection devices are being used and if more devices will be necessary. Long
range plans include the purchase of additional devices.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: MusicAce Upgrades
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Concerns include the continual loss of applications that are left behind when
we upgrade to OSX. These programs, such as MusicAce, are valuable programs that
will cost the building money to replace or will be lost in the curriculum. These
programs were purchased at considerable expense by the building.
A further concern includes applications that have been purchased by a building
later being adopted for all schools by the district - with no provisions being
provided to reimburse schools for purchases already made.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
A site license will be purchased for MusicAce 1 and MusicAce 2. A recommendation
by the district whether to make these stand alone copies or network copies will
be required.
$1500.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
It will be the responsibility of the Music Education teacher to learn any changes
in the program. No real training is anticipated because the program had already
been in place under OS9.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
Music Ace software will be ordered as soon as the district funds are released.
We will also await the recommendation of the type of site license to purchase.
The district may be considering purchasing a site license of one of the Music
Ace programs for schools. We will await the district decision on this matter.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
As this program is already in place, a review will not be necessary. We will
need to keep in touch with the district as to its purchasing decisions.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Cameras
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
With the increase in multimedia and inquiry based learning, the use of camera
equipment has increased dramatically within Claymont. The committee has considered
the purchase of several digital cameras and will purchase an additional digital
movie camera for shared use by the teachers and staff. A document camera for
use in the labs and classrooms will also be considered.
Funding is always a concern.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
One (1) document camera (Epson ELPDC04 V12HO64020) - $3000.00
Six (6) Canon PowerShot A410 - $500.00 x 6 = $3000.00
Canon ZR85 digital movie camera - $700.00
Any suggestion from the district for purchasing the best and most economical
camera equipment will be considered.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
Staff development will be necessary to show proper use of the camera equipment,
how to connect them to the computer and how to print pictures.
Additional staff development may take place at the request of the staff and
a mutually agreed upon time with the CRS.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
Cameras will be ordered as soon as the district funds are released. It may be
necessary to prioritize the number and/or model of cameras purchased due to
the availability of funds from the PTO.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A periodic review by the Building Technology Committee will determine if additional
camera equipment is necessary. At this time any necessary adjustments to the
Site Tech Replacement Worksheet will take place.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: PE Equipment
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Technology purchases at Claymont need to include hardware that is not necessarily
computer related. There is a need in the PE department for technology devices
that may advance the development of their curriculum. We feel it is an important
consideration to include these devices in our technology plan. Funding is always
a concern.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
Six (6) InstaPulse devices $160.00 x 6 = $960.00
Cordless microphone $400.00
Any suggestion from the district for purchasing the best and most economical
equipment will be considered.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
It will be the responsibility of the PE teachers to learn how to use the InstaPulse
device and cordless microphone.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
The InstaPulse devices and the cordless microphone will be ordered as soon as
the district funds are released. It may be necessary to prioritize the number
and/or devices purchased due to the availability of funds from the PTO.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A report from the PE staff will be required from the Technology Committee to
determine the effectiveness of the purchase. This report will take place after
the PE staff has had time to incorporate this equipment into their curriculum.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Staff Laptops
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
As the staff becomes more involved in inquiry based education there is more
of a need to have compatible equipment available for planning and sharing lessons.
Claymont would like to make laptop computers available for use at home, at workshops
and seminars and for presentations. Funding is always a concern.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
Two (2) Macintosh laptop computers $1500 x 2 $3000.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
A small amount of staff development may be necessary to remind teachers how
to move files between computers, attach to presentation devices, hook up to
a network or use the airport. This staff development may take place at a mutually
agreed upon time with the CRS.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
The laptops may be ordered as soon as the district funds are released. It may
be necessary to prioritize the number and/or model of laptops purchased due
to the availability of funds from the PTO.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A periodic review by the building Technology Committee will determine if adjustments
need to be made in the use of these computers.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Headphones for iMac and eMac Labs
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Due to the increased use of multimedia programs and websites it is becoming
difficult for students to hear what they are working on in the computer labs.
Very often hearing is one of the main objectives of a program or site, as in
the MusicAce program or primary letter recognition software. Efforts to have
students provide their own headphones has resulted in some students having headphones
while others do not. The purchase of inexpensive headphones have resulted in
broken equipment. Although we are concerned about the sharing of equipment that
is worn on the head, we believe we can manage the cleaning to a satisfactory
degree.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
The purchase of 60 sets of headphones - 30 per each lab at the estimated cost
of $20.00 each.
$20.00 x 60 = $1200.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
No staff development will be necessary at this time. An understanding of the
procedure for cleaning will be required.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
The headphones may be ordered as soon as the district funds are released. It
may be necessary to prioritize the number and/or model of the headphones due
to the availability of funds from the PTO.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A review of how the headphones are being used and maintained will be made by
the CRS after a reasonable amount of time to allow the teachers to incorporate
their use into their curriculum.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Teaching Computer for eMac Lab
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Funds have been set aside for the purchase of the additional computers needed
to complete our eMac Lab. An additional computer will be needed for use by the
teacher to teach and demonstrate lessons through a projection device. This computer
will also be used by students to share projects and information. Funding is
always a concern.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
An eMac computer will be purchased for use in the eMac Lab as a teacher machine.
$1000.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
No specific staff development will be necessary.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
The eMac computer may be ordered as soon as the district funds are released.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
An assessment is not necessary as our teachers have been using teaching machines
in the labs for some time. The CRS will check periodically to see if the machine
is working properly.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Various cables and updates
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
In order to make present equipment work to its best capacity, there are several
pieces of equipment that will be necessary. Costs for this equipment is an estimate
as the exact need for these cables is yet to be determined. Funding is always
a concern.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
Adapter cables to connect laptops and computers to various presentation devices
and cameras.
$300.00
Additional airport units to pro vide a seamless wireless environment in the
building.
$200.00
Replacement power cords for existing laptops.
$300.00
Laptop replacement batteries.
$120.00 x 12 = $1440.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
A small amount of staff training may be necessary for the proper use of the
cables and equipment.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
Equipment may be ordered as soon as the district funds are released or as a
need becomes apparent.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A periodic review by the CRS will determine if the appropriate cables have been
purchased and if additional cables will be necessary.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Mac laptop for the CRS
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
With the addition of a second lab at Claymont and the increase in the CRS being
asked to provide assistance in connecting technology to curriculum, a laptop
computer would provide the CRS with a tool to perform her job more efficiently.
Funding is always a concern. This computer could also be used for presentations
to staff.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
A Macintosh laptop would be purchased for use by the CRS. This laptop would
have the capabilities to play and burn CDs and DVDs.
$1500.00
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
No specific staff development would be necessary.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
The laptop may be ordered as soon as the district funds are released. It may
be necessary to prioritize the model of laptop purchased due to the availability
of PTO funds.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A periodic review by the building Technology Committee will determine if the
laptop is used as directed.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: SmartBoards
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Claymont staff is becoming increasingly more of an inquiry based school. As
teachers and students use technology in connection with their curriculum, there
is a great need to share with all members of the class. At the present time
Claymont has one presentation device in the iMac Lab. The standard for the district
is becoming a SmartBoard presentation device. These SmartBoards will enable
students and staff to not only present their projects and information but interact
with it as well.
Funding is always a concern.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
Two (2) SmartBoards will be purchased.
($1399.00 + $150.00 freight + $1500.00 projector = $3500.00) x 2 = $6100.00
Any existing presentation device will be made available for classroom use.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
Staff development will be necessary to instruct students and staff on the proper
use and possibilities of a SmartBoard. Staff development may take place at a
mutually agreed upon time with the CRS.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
The SmartBoards may be ordered as soon as the district funds are released.
Any suggestion from the district for purchasing the best and most economical
equipment will be considered.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A periodic review by the building Technology Committee will determine if the
SmartBoards are being used to the best of their ability. If necessary, additional
staff development may take place.
TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Video Conference Budget
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
ISSUES, CONCERNS & OBSTACLES to this TOPIC that must be addressed:
Claymont is enthusiastic about the possibilities of Long Distance Learning.
We were one of the first schools to use the mobile units provided by the district.
When researching Long Distance Learning possibilities it became apparent that
some sites have a fee attached to their sessions. Funding is always a consideration
and concern.
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS:
Funding for this project will be provided by District funds, PTO contributions
and grants received.
2004-2005 RECOMMENDATION & Estimated Cost
A budget of $1000.00 will be set aside for possible costs incurred by Long Distance
Learning sessions.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ISSUES (Plan):
Although no staff development is directly attached to this fund, staff development
will be required for any teacher who is attempting Long Distance Learning for
the first time. This will be provided by the CRS and Parkway staff in preparation
for the sessions.
TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
Funds will be set aside from PTO contributions as allowed by other budget constraints.
ASSESSMENT ISSUES & REVIEW DATES:
A periodic review by the building Technology Committee will determine if Long
Distance Learning is taking place throughout Claymont. A determination will
be made whether to continue to encourage and plan new sessions.
School / Site: Claymont
Date: 11/2004
With the completion of this plan you will want to devise some methods
to share the information with staff and community. Ongoing Communication with
your stakeholders needs to be a component of every successful technology plan.
Method(s):
Technology information and updates are often an agenda item at staff meeting.
A copy of the Technology Site Plan will be distributed and discussed at an upcoming
staff meeting.
Claymont has an outstanding relationship with its Parent Teacher Organization.
Frequent visits to the PTO meetings by the Computer Resource Specialist allow
parents to receive updates and ask questions involving technology in the building.
Two parent volunteers sit on the Building Technology Committee.
A copy of the Technology Site Plan will be made available at an upcoming PTO
meeting.
In addition, the Library Media Specialist maintains a website for Claymont.
A copy of the Technology Site Plan will be posted on the Claymont webpage. This
page is available to all members of the community.
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