Broadfield School ICT Strategy 2014

Overview
Introduction
/ Broadfield School has in the past had minimal focus on technology as an enabler of learning. In 2013 our new Principal and new Board of Trustees agreed that we need to prepare our children more effectively for the technological world they will live in.
Our ICT strategic plan was created in 2013. This document is based on that plan. It updates our planning and outlines the approach we intend to take over the next five years.
We acknowledge that due to the pace of technological change, this will need to be regularly reviewed and updated.
Background
/ We are based in a small rural/lifestyle community which, since the Christchurch earthquakes, faces the prospect of substantial growth. Our school began 2013 with a student roll of 102. As at June 2014, we have 130 students, and we anticipate continued growth.
Although we are a Decile10 school, many of our families are not drawn from the immediate area, and therefore we have a wide demographic mix that is not accurately reflected in our funding model. Many of our students do not have exposure to computers at home.
Contents
/ This document contains:
Topic / See Page
Strategic Overview / 2
Current Situation / 3
5 Year Plan (2013 - 2017) / 5
Stage One achievements – 2013 / 6
Stage Two Plan – 2014 / 7
Stage Three Plan – 2015/16 / 9
ICT development and funding plans - 2014 / 11
2014 funding - Ratification / 14
Appendix 1: Hardware options analysis / 15
Appendix 2: Research source materials / 17
Strategic Overview
School Vision
/ Inspiring every child to “dig deep” and do their best in an environment where people are passionate, engaged and valued.
ICT Vision
/ Technology plays a vital role in the 21st century. As 21C citizens, we want our children to be equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences for them to be successful in the future.
ICT strategic goals
/ Our purpose for enhancing our ICT position at Broadfield is:
Goal: / Aims to:
1 / Student engagement / Increase student engagement, motivation and achievement levels.
2 / Collaboration /
  • Foster collaboration
  • Access the wider community and world
  • Foster individualised learning
  • Celebrate learning (as a published author)
  • Receive regular feedback from a wider audience
  • Encourage creativity
  • Provide student choice
  • Self-management
  • Parent involvement

3 / 21C Teaching / Shift and improve teachers’ pedagogy to 21C thinking
Priorities
/ In order to develop a pathway for our ICT goals, the following planning priorities have been identified:

These workstreams are interdependent and therefore timeframe planning is not necessarily in the linear order shown here.
Current Situation
Overview
/ We recognise that we have a long way to go to resource ICT to a level that supports 21C learning and teaching. In 2013, the hardware resources we had around the school represented a ratio of 10children per device. After substantial investment in late 2013 we have now moved the ratio to 3 children per device.
In 2013 we developed a solid plan and set up our infrastructure to support moving ahead with hardware and software that aligns with the best learning outcomes for our students.
In 2014/15 we are moving into Stage Two of our ICT plan and will work towards a ratio of 2 children per device. In the longer term we anticipate moving towards BYOD.
Strategic Decisions
/ We have developed two platform preferences from our planning discussions. They are:
Platform / Rationale
Cloud based
(Chromebooks and Google) /
  • Ubiquity: Learning anywhere/anytime/any pace/any device
  • Connectedness: Edgeless education, connected minds
  • Free for Education
  • Always up-to-date: Developments are continual

Apple products
(iPad and Desktops) /
  • Longer lifespan
  • No viruses
  • More reliable operating system
  • Intuitive touch-screen technology
  • Easy to update and synchronise
  • Less costs associated with upkeep

Infrastructure
/ Ensuring a sound infrastructure base is our top priority. This provides the support and framework for our hardware and software planning and management. In 2013 we made significant progress in this area, and completed phase one. In 2014 the school has moved to Network for Learning (MOE National learning network)
Hardware resources
/ We currently have the following in place in our classrooms:
Class / Children’s devices / Age / Lifespan remaining
Senior School / 4 laptops
2 touch screen all-in one PC’s
2 x touch screen all-in one PC’s
2 x desktop PC’s
4 x desktop PC’s
20 x chromebooks / 3 years
2 years
2 years
2 years
2 years
1 year / 1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
4 years
Junior School / 17x iPads / 1 year / 4 years
Four of our six classes have a fixed projector and screen. Two classes have 47” LCD displays (Junior classes)

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Current Situation, Continued

Software resources
/ Junior School:
Junior school now has internet access on their devices. We have researched and purchased a number of educational apps which are being used effectively in the classroom setting. Licenses are purchased in groups of 20, and we will continue to research and add to these resources. Students in Year Two are trialling “Reading Eggs” as an online tool to help improve their reading skills.
Senior School:
Senior school students have trialled“Maths Buddy” which has now been implemented across all senior rooms. Senior students are using google apps for education. Teachers have google dashboard (Hapara) to track and monitor student progress and activity.
Teachers’ skills
/ In 2013 Broadfield School staff moved to using Google Apps for Education. This has allowed us to collaborate online more effectively than in the past. We now have 24/7 access to information and online access to school systems. Through internal Professional Development,the staff now readily use online documents, calendars and spreadsheets to work more effectively and collaboratively.
In 2014 we started using Google Apps with the children. The staff have been on courses and worked with CORE Education to up-skill themselves. We use software called Hapara to manage the children’s accounts and workflow. This has proven very motivational to the children and has enabled teachers to interact and engage the children to more effective levels.
The junior school staff have attended training sessions and with the support of CORE Education have effectively integrated iPads into their classroom programmes.
We are now heading toward web-based solutions so both staff and students can learn from school and home.
A large part of developing the teachers’ capabilities has been done through the “Teaching as Inquiry”model.

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5 Year Plan (2013 - 2017)
Overview
/ Our five year plan provides an overview of where we are heading with ICT. For more detailed planning refer to the Stage 2 plan for 2014/15. Detailed plans for 2016 and beyond will be developed further as we progress.
Priorities / Milestones / Benefits / Outcomes / Future / other considerations
Infrastructure /
  • SNUP and wireless upgrade
  • Fibre
  • Google docs initiated
  • SMS MUSAC Edge change over
  • Apple iMac (master)
  • Staff migrate to Apple laptops
  • Short throw projector (shared resource)
  • Google dashboard
/
  • Fast internet speed.
  • Cost and efficiency gains
  • Enable improved website with reduced ongoing costs
  • Watchdog filtering for safer online environment
  • Collaboration
  • Access from anywhere
  • Single platform for all
/
  • Continue with systems admin role & review Job Description
  • PD for Systems admin
  • Review infrastructure annually

Community engagement /
  • School Docs (Policies and procedures)
  • Website development
  • Digital Citizenship agreements
  • Digital Publication agreements
/
  • Improved transparency
  • Opportunity for parent input / awareness
  • Accessibility for all stakeholders
  • Efficient updating process
  • Cost effective solution
/ Consult with community and review effectiveness of communication platforms
Professional Development /
  • PD Blended eLearning - CORE Education - MOE funded
  • Develop and share resources & learnings amongst teaching staff and cluster
/
  • Staff confident to manage ICT within their teaching environment
  • Develop knowledge and awareness of ways to enhance learning with the use of ICT resources
/ Review PD needs and research options available as part of annual review process
Senior School /
  • Chromebook for every senior child by 2016
  • Sound system in each class
  • Storage / charging system in place
  • Google account for each child
/
  • Connectivity & Collaboration
  • Children access google online environment
  • Access to wider knowledgeLink to other schools
  • Visibility & access for parents
/ Initially,purchase hardware – fund raising required
Consider move to lease / BYOD over time (investigation underway)
ICT Learning Needs Analysis (define levels)
Ongoing software “App” evaluation
Junior School /
  • iPad for every junior child by 2016
  • Interactive teaching stations in both junior rooms
  • Storage / charging system in place
/
  • Easy for younger children to use
  • Creative tool
  • Easy access to junior educational apps
  • Filming, photos, voice memo’s, reading

Stage One achievements– 2013

In 2013 we made a great start in setting up our base for ICT with a main emphasis on sound infrastructure. Here is a snapshot of what we have achieved:

Stage Two Plan – 2014
Priorities / Milestones / Benefits / Outcomes / Planned timeframe / Progress
1.
Infrastructure / Staff migrate to Apple laptops /
  • Single platform consistency
  • Future proofing
  • Wider access to educational applications
  • Ease of downloading images and film from iPads
/ By June 2015 / 4 completed
2 to migrate in 2014
2 to migrate in 2015
Google Dashboard /
  • Portal for teachers and parents into student online portfolio
  • Monitoring and safety to protect children’s online profile
  • Teaching management system tool / Collaborative teaching tool
/ Sept 2014
1 iMac for the Office Administrator /
  • Upgrading and aligning school systems
/ Sept 2014 / Quotes sourced
2.
Community engagement / Digital Citizenship agreement /
  • Educate students and the school community about the safe and responsible use of information and communication technologies
  • Ensure cyber-safety in our school
/ Completed Jan 2014 / Any ongoing updates or maintenance required?
Digital Publication agreement /
  • Ensure online privacy of our school community members is respected
  • Provide transparency for parents as to how and what information is stored and shared.
/ Completed Jan 2014 / Any ongoing updates or maintenance required?
Sound system /
  • For indoor and outdoor events
  • Showcase children’s work at assemblies
  • Communication to parents at community / school events
/ Sept 2014 / Quotes sourced
3.
Professional Development / PD Blended e-learning
CORE Education - MOE funded /
  • Staff skilled to maximize educational opportunities from ICT resources
  • Google apps for education / iPad apps
  • explore other possibilities
/ Ongoing
Develop and share resources & learnings /
  • Cost sharing / efficiencies / collaboration
  • Idea generation and sharing across cluster schools
  • Development of expertise within cluster
/ Ongoing

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Stage Two Plan – 2014, Continued

Priorities / Milestones / Benefits / Outcomes / Planned timeframe / Progress
4.
Senior School / Additional 10 Chrome books
(5 Te Waihora / 5 Nga Kahu) /
  • Connectivity & Collaboration
  • Children access google online environment
  • Access to wider knowledge / Link to other schools
  • Visibility & access for parents
/ Sept 2014 / Quotes in
Chromebooks management console x10 /
  • Control settings and manage devices as a group online
/ Sept 2014 / Quotes in
6 x iMac’s
-(2 per classroom) /
  • High end capabilities e.g. movie making, graphic design
/ Sept 2014 / Quotes in
Lifting teaching stations
(1 per senior classroom) /
  • Mobility and flexibility
/ Quotes in
2 iPad mini’s /
  • For senior teachers in Years 6 and 7/8
/ Sept 2014
Irig microphone /
  • Children can record themselves reading, interview people & make movies to showcase their learning
/ Sept 2014
5.
Junior School / Additional 6 ipad mini’s /
  • Easy for younger children to use
  • Creative tool
  • Easy access to junior educational apps
  • Filming, photos, voice memo’s, reading
/ Sept 2014 / Quotes in
Storage / charging devices /
  • Safe and secure storage / Devices always fully charged when needed
/ Sept 2014 / Quotes in
iPad apps /
  • Access to quality educational apps appropriate to junior children’s learning
/ 2014
Reading Eggs / 2014
Stage Three Plan – 2015/16
Priorities / Milestones / Benefits / Outcomes / Planned timeframe / Progress
1.
Infrastructure / Staff migrate to Apple laptops /
  • Single platform consistency
  • Future proofing
  • Wider access to educational applications
  • Ease of downloading images and film from iPads
/ By June 2015 / 2 to migrate in 2015
Explore BYOD /
  • Reduce ICT spend over time, releasing funds for other priorities
  • Creating seamless connection between home learning and school learning
/ 2015/16
SMS MUSAC Edge
Financial module /
  • Simplification, rationalisation and efficiency of systems
/ 2015
2.
Community engagement / Digital Citizenship agreement - review /
  • Educate students and the school community about the safe and responsible use of information and communication technologies
  • Ensure cyber-safety in our school
/ Annual review / Any ongoing updates or maintenance required?
Digital Publication agreement - review /
  • Ensure online privacy of our school community members is respected
  • Provide transparency for parents as to how and what information is stored and shared.
/ Annual review / Any ongoing updates or maintenance required?
Explore offering community ICT training /
  • Create a compelling reason for the wider community to support our ICT fundraising efforts – (benefits to wider community as well as school)
  • Opportunity to educate whole families in support of their children’s development
  • Engage the community and draw them in to the school
  • Give rural families a way of accessing faster broadband
  • Generate income to offset some of our ICT costs ?
/ 2015 ?
3.
Professional Development / PD Blended e-learning
CORE Education - MOE funded /
  • Staff skilled to maximize educational opportunities from ICT resources
  • Google apps for education / iPad apps
  • explore other possibilities
/ Ongoing
Develop and share resources & learnings /
  • Cost sharing / efficiencies
  • Idea generation and sharing across cluster schools
  • Development of expertise within cluster
  • Collaboration
/ Ongoing

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Stage Three Plan – 2015/16, Continued

Priorities / Milestones / Benefits / Outcomes / Planned timeframe / Progress
4.
Senior School / Additional 10 Chrome books
(5 Te Waihora / 5 Nga Kahu) /
  • Connectivity & Collaboration
  • Children access google online environment
  • Access to wider knowledge / Link to other schools
  • Visibility & access for parents
/ 2015
Storage / charging devices /
  • Safe and secure storage / Devices always fully charged when needed
/ 2015
Maths Buddy licences /
  • Consider whether we can fund rather than charging parents for this?
/ 2015
2 iPad mini’s /
  • For teachers in Years 4 and 5
/ 2015
5.
Junior School / Additional 10 ipad mini’s /
  • Easy for younger children to use
  • Creative tool
  • Easy access to junior educational apps
  • Filming, photos, voice memo’s, reading
/ 2015
Storage / charging devices /
  • Safe and secure storage / Devices always fully charged when needed
/ 2015
iPad apps /
  • Access to quality educational apps appropriate to junior children’s learning
/ 2015
Reading Eggs / 2015
ICT development and funding plans - 2014
Action / Benefits / Outcomes / Initial Cost / Ongoing costs / Funding Source: / Status / Notes
Ops / FOS / Grant
Apple iMac purchase and installation /
  • Replace obsolete computer used by office administrator
  • Efficiency
/ $1,672.00 /  / Quote from revIT - May 2014 / Installation not included in quoted figure. Additional cost tbc
Google dashboard /
  • Portal for teachers and parents into student online portfolio
  • Monitoring and safety to protect children’s online profile
  • Teaching management system tool
  • Collaborative teaching tool
/ $4 per child annually / 
Website maintenance /
  • Sustain investment and continue to provide transparency, accessibility and efficiency for school / community information sharing
/ $50.00 monthly /  / Effectiveness review? Plan for improvements?
School Docs (Policies & Procedures) /
  • Improved transparency
  • Opportunity for parent input / awareness
  • Accessibility for all stakeholders
  • Efficient updating process
  • Cost effective solution
/ $1,150.00 annually /  / Set up 2013. Ongoing quarterly reviews / Any more to do on this?
Purchase 9 Apple iPad mini’s.
(6 for Junior school & 2 for senior school staff.) /
  • Easy for younger children to use
  • Creative tool
  • Easy access to junior educational apps
  • Filming, photos, voice memo’s, reading
/ $3,969.00
estimate /  / Grant application underway / Quote from RevIT Includes covers
screen guards, enrolment kits & warranty ???
Storage / charging case for iPad Mini’s /
  • Safe and secure storage
  • Devices always charged when needed
/ $350.00 /  / Grant application underway

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ICT development and funding plans - 2014, Continued

Action / Benefits / Outcomes / Initial Cost / Ongoing costs / Funding Source: / Status / Notes
Ops / FOS / Grant
Purchase 10 Chrome books for Senior school
/
  • Connectivity & Collaboration
  • Children access google online environment
  • Access to wider knowledge
  • Link to other schools
  • Visibility & access for parents
/ $3,890.00 /  / Grant application underway to Canty Comm Trust / Price excludes freight
Warranty?
Quote from Norrcom
Purchase management console for Chromebooks x10 /
  • Control settings and manage devices as a group online
/ $390.00 /  / As above / Quote from
Purchase sound system for school / community events /
  • Showcase children’s work at assemblies
  • Communication to parents at community events, school fundraisers, school jump jam and disco
/ $3,116.00 /  / FOS fundraising / Quote from sitech (incl microphone)
Quote from equico (excl microphone)
Irig microphone x2 /
  • Voice recording with iPad
  • Children can record themselves reading, interview people and make movies to showcase their learning
/ $140.00 /  / FOS fundraising
Purchase 2 Lifting Teaching Stations /
  • Creative tool
  • Easy access to educational apps
  • Filming, photos, voice memo’s, reading
  • Mobility and flexibility
/ $6,170.00 /  / Grant application underway to Southern Trust / Includes GST
Freight cost to be confirmed

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Action / Benefits / Outcomes / Initial Cost / Ongoing costs / Funding Source: / Status / Notes
Ops / FOS / Grant
MacBook Air 11” x3 /
  • Download iPad photos
  • Make movies and graphics
  • Will also run with the google environment
/ $3,537.00 /  / Quote to be confirmed
Set up costs /
  • Set up iPads and Chromebooks
/ $1,000.00 /  / FOS fundraising
iPad apps /
  • Paid apps for learning
/ $300.00 /  / FOS fundraising
Miscellaneous hidden costs / $500.00 estimated / 
Key to funding sources:
Code: / Funding Source: / Value of funding / Funder
Ops / Funded from MOE Operational grants / $2,770.00
FOS / Funded from Broadfield Friends of School fundraising / $4,556.00
Grant / Funded from external grants applications / $13,808.00 / Canterbury Community Trust
$6,170.00 / Southern Trust
Total: / $27,304.00

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