Murrieta Valley High School Technology Plan
School History and Description
Murrieta Valley High School, founded in 1990, is the oldest comprehensive high school in Murrieta Valley Unified School District. MVHS is a California Distinguished School, is a four-year comprehensive high school fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We offer students an excellent academic program, an award-winning student activities program and an outstanding interscholastic athletic program. Special programs prepare students for their future pursuits and for college, including the International Baccalaureate Program, Advanced Placement, Robotics, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), READ 180, and award-winning Visual and Performing Arts. Students compete in mock trial, Model United Nations, Science Olympiad, athletics, and performing arts.
Technology Plan Mission Statement
Murrieta Valley will implement current technology to differentiate instruction and provide students daily in-class access to technology, while developing technological skills and experiences to compete in a 21st century global market.
Technology Plan Vision Statement
Murrieta Valley High School envisions the following goals to increase student learning outcomes:
- Expand daily access to technology for all students in each classroom.
Teachers will develop content and modify their instruction to take advantage of the technology. Murrieta Valley High School will improve its wireless infrastructure to support the implementation of expanding the access to technology for all students.
2. Implement the “Blended” Classroom delivery model.
The teaching staff at MVHS will participate in professional development to build content to support the flipped delivery model. Students can access content at home, in the school library, or on a device within the classroom to prepare them for the next lesson. Teachers will then create MYP Unit Planners and common core activities for students to demonstrate proficiency. Teachers will be encouraged and supported to change or increase their existing pedagogical style to implement the flipped delivery model.
3. Create and establish student learning spaces.
The mounting of LCD projectors and screens will allow classrooms to be manipulated to provide an environment that is more student driven rather than teacher-driven. To meet the objectives of common core and MYP, students will utilize the flexibility of the classroom environment for enhanced collaboration and presentation formats.
4. Enhance access to online testing format now required for SBAC and other district benchmark assessments.
Increased number of devices will allow greater access to accomplish the required assessments that otherwise cannot be completed due to the scheduling conflicts in using the labs. These assessments include: SBAC, College/Career readiness sessions, Read 180, APEX, Think through Math, district benchmarks for English and math (science will likely be added in the future), SRI and SMI (universal screening), CTE Pathway Completer and MYP unit planner assessments (for example, PE exams and presentations).
5. Build and implement a student driven tech support program.
MVHS will develop a student driven tech support program and train students to provide onsite tech support to students through one on one tutoring sessions and demonstrations and through video presentations that are available on the school website. The ITL will have a prep period where he/she can train the peer tutors to then create videos, gain expertise and send them to help in classrooms to assist teachers and students during the learning process.
6. Establish on-going professional development program for use of technology in the classroom and the “Blended” classroom model.
MVHS will establish an on-going professional development calendar to support the implementation of the flipped classroom delivery model. Teachers will be encouraged and supported to attend additional training in technology and pedagogical methodology. “Tech 5” trainings tips at monthly staff meetings.
7. Utilize a 21st century virtual classroom for teachers to increase best practices.
MVHS will implement the blended classroom model and increased incorporation of technology for content delivery, which supports the MYP methodology and Common Core Assessment processes. The use of Haiku, blended classroom and increased technology for MYP and Common Core implementation will provide a collaborative and hands-on approach to classroom instruction that requires students to work with other students, their teachers, experts in the community and around the world to develop a deeper knowledge of the subjects they are studying.
Technology Committee
Assistant Principal, Stephen Diephouse; ITL, Jacob Johnson; ITCs, Alanna Fields, Debbora Santelices, Mariano Aranda, Shannon Augustin; Technology PSG, Principal Eric Mooney, Suzanne Marsolais, and Shannon Fosgett.
Technology Plan Review
The plan will be reviewed at the beginning of each semester by the ITL/ITC committee, leadership, and School Site council to evaluate the implementation of the plan and allocation of resources as funding mechanisms and needs change over time.
Training and Support
Monthly technology trainings available on new technology, software, implementation ideas, collaboration and sharing of lessons.
· Incorporate technology training into staff development days provided by the district.
· Forum for technology lesson share-out from Technology PSG meetings through MVHS Technology Haiku page.
· Implement specialized technology support from current staff on areas of expertise including the following:
o Haiku
o Aeries.Net
o Blended classroom
o Google Drive applications and usage
o Network connectivity (on-site computer tech)
o Turnitin
o Shmoop
o Microsoft Office 365
· Need to have continual workshop monies available to send our teacher experts on new trainings to keep up to date with technology advancements.
· Release days for collaborative planning on incorporating the use of technology into lessons.
· Support plan for ongoing technology replacement needs.
??Prep for our ITL and forfeit the stipend to then go to classes with teachers with students or cover another ITC teacher to then go and help, research, test devices and then research.
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Have ITCs/ITLs be the experts and then train others or help host trainings.
Once a semester: all teacher staff tech training on devices, software, programs.
Each month at tech PSG: provide a tech training on how to use tech as a teaching tool. Provide a 15 minute tech talk at the previous staff meeting to preview what they will learn about.
Outcome on Student Learning
Implementation of the technology plan is intended to accomplish the following: to prepare students for common core SBAC assessments (including benchmarks, MYP, universal screenings), to enhance college readiness skills (nonfiction reading, research skills and critical writing skills), and to develop career readiness skills (resume building, interviews, and applications). Such technology skills will include: internet and database research, proper citation methods, enhanced use of multimedia in presentations, digital literacy, ITC skills, and experience gained in an online learning format focusing on discussions, wikiprojects (online collaborations), social-networking, submission of assignments electronically, and online video conferencing. Many of these skills are developed through the school-wide use of Haiku as an online instructional format. Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills are developed through ICT. Access to online interventions programs (for example, Think through Math, APEX, and Read 180) addresses our school-wide intervention goal to improve student performance. Use of ABI for tracking their grades, coursework information and course selection prepares students to use these technologies at the next level beyond high school. Counselors assist students in preparing for college applications, meeting entrance requirements, and organizing all exam and course info through the California Colleges website. With the expansion of the district’s Microsoft 365, it is expected that students will have even greater opportunities to develop these skills. All of these technology skills are intended to allow the student to think critically, to synthesize information, to apply concepts to real-world problems, to present information logically in both written and oral formats, to develop creative problems solvers that extend learning beyond the classroom, to create life-long learners who are prepared to navigate the technology driven 21st century college and career world.
Single plan: Goal #1 and LCAP goal #1
· Increase student achievement, other student outcomes, by creating a highly motivating environment, improve school climate, increase student engagement, and increase course access.
School-wide usage of research databases (WASC goal #5: objective #2 student research learning)
Single Plan Goal #3 Implementation of common core
· To ensure school programs and services enable all students, including English Learners, have access to California’s academic content and performance standards.
· Increase access to instructional technology to support digital learning.
Single Plan Goal #5 and LCAP achievement
●Increase the proficiency level as measured by the CAHSEE
●Promote the use of Shmoop by all 9th and 10th grade ELA teachers (access to core subject support materials).
LCAP Goal#3 Professional Development
· Use of effective instructional technologies to access benchmark assessments to inform instruction.
· Increasing enrollment and participation in California Colleges to assist student exploration and preparedness for college and career options.
Assessment (needs to be specific, measureable)
Effectiveness of technology purchases will be measured by the following: examination of frequency and effectiveness of use of labs by teachers, use of Haiku by students and teachers, and student performance on assessments.
●student achievement (SBAC testing results, District benchmark results, D/F rates by sub-groups, universal screenings, APEX, CTE Pathway Completer, MYP Unit Plan assessments, Think Through Math, Read 180, California Colleges, ACT/SAT scores)
●perception of use of technology and effectiveness by students, staff, and parents (end of the year survey, senior survey)
●collection of teacher examples of technology lessons (MYP unit planners)
●frequency of usage for software programs (shmoop, questia, turnitin, haiku, California Colleges, etc)
●professional development evidence (calendar, rating survey) to demonstrate training support to enhance implementation of technology
●Haiku analytics (frequency of access, type of usage for the students)
●California Colleges used for accountability measurements for college and career readiness (career interest, student profile, A-G requirement completion, FAFSA, Job interview practice, Cal State college applications, developing portfolios) Percentage of students who are college/career ready.
●Data on student performance aligned to PLC goals and analyzed in PLCs.
●Single plan for student achievement goal 3 to implement the common core: Developing capacity in terms of knowledge and equipment to support digital learning in the 21st century.
●Single plan for student achievement goal 1: Increase formulation of instructional technology to increase student engagement through Haiku, Shmoop, Read 180, etc. By monitoring the number of D and F grades for students in the core content areas, the number of students who graduate high school as measured by graduation rate, the middle and high school dropout rate, the accessibility to all students who participate in web-based AP preparation program and access to CTE course sequence.
Technology Action Plan
YEAR 1 (2014-2015)
Goal / Objective / Resource AllocationDevelop stakeholder group (technology committee) / Group that will oversee the creation of the site tech plan / Time to develop plan
Survey departments / Determine current technology and future needs / PLC time
Increase knowledge of technology available for academic use / Attend technology fairs and trainings / Substitute costs to cover teacher release
Develop a plan for the Microsoft office lawsuit money / Replace nonfunctioning devices and purchase technology for critical areas of need. {2 I-pad air with apple care, 10 Sharp LCD projectors, 5 Elmos, 4 laptops, 9 Chromebooks, 25 Dell desktop computers} / ($42,000 from lawsuit)
Estimate costs of acquiring and implementing tech / Need an architect to determine costs and resources to ceiling mount projectors. Costs for running wiring, costs for expanding infrastructure for Wi-Fi to include all areas of the school. / Initial costs to have architect survey needs.
Acquire funding through measure BB / Increase awareness of Measure BB and support to acquire technology dedicated funding. / To be determined based on passing of Measure BB
Submit formal School Site Tech plan to district / Develop School Site Plan, communicate it to all stakeholders and attain agreement. / ITC/ITL meetings at district, time to complete plan
YEAR 2 (2015-2016)
Phase 1 of Measure BB
Goal / Objective / Resource AllocationCreate overview of school implementation with contractor. / Identify all room set ups to create instructional set-ups for every instructional space on campus. / Measure BB (August 2015)
Standardize all instructional presentation systems in all learning spaces on campus. / Starting in January (2016), each classroom will be updated to the same standard. / Measure BB (early spring 2016)
Update technology in classrooms with specialty programs. / CTE classes, graphic design, photography lab, robotics/Engineering will have updated technology. / Measure BB (spring 2016), Robotics California Career Pathways Grant
Continual revision of tech plan at the beginning of each semester / As new funding sources become available or current technology breaks, need to evaluate priorities in the plan. Survey staff on needs and priorities. / Time
Create a timeline for training implementation / Principal establishes monthly meeting schedule for staff development, and Technology PSG identifies upcoming workshops available for expertise training. At minimum, expertise trainings should be once a year. / Costs for workshop registrations and substitutes
Expand infrastructure (spring break and summer 2016) / -Enhance Wi-Fi access in all areas of the campus (gym and twelve-pack and increase bandwidth and access points for anticipated increase in usage)
-Prepare for increased charging needs by installing charging stations in every classroom / Measure BB
Purchase devices according to priority of proposed resource list / -to begin the first round of device and software purchases to enhance student learning outcomes.
YEAR 3
Goal / Objective / Resource AllocationEvaluate the three year program successes and areas of improvement in order to revise our technology plan. Assess the effectiveness of our technology plan and teacher professional development need. / Use feedback from all involved staff and student performance measures to improve and revise our current technology plan. / Continue to fairly distribute resources needed based on existing resources and current need.
Maintain all resources and update technology that needs repair or replacement. / -ensure that projector bulbs, replacement and repair of devices will need to be planned and pre-ordered.
Provide release time for teachers to create innovative lesson plans that incorporate technology
STEM Support
All areas of STEM will be addressed through this technology plan. Please see the proposed resources chart for specific details regarding STEM purchases. Each STEM subject area will receive updated computer systems and devices to implement new software programs. Engineering is receiving a grant to help with specific needs, however, they will still need support to purchase updated computers in the classroom.
Infrastructure
●Expand bandwidth and update old wiring to increase the capability of each classroom to actually access the speed and potential of the new devices. Need to anticipate increased usage as more wireless devices are purchased and used.
●Each classroom should have a wifi-hotspot to allow students to use wireless devices in a 1:1 ratio.
●Expand wifi hotspots to Gym/PE/sports fields, so teachers can access technology to take attendance and use devices.
●Additional wiring and outlets will be required for installing the A/V and speaker system and mounted projector system
●Contractor identified needs???
Career Technology
College and Career readiness will be influenced by a number of different technology uses:
●California Colleges online program will be used by counselors in guidance lessons to help establish four year plans and achieve A-G completion to increase students’ qualifications.
●Microsoft 365 roll-out to students to provide access to Microsoft suite tools to prepare them for using this system at both the university level and in the workforce.
●California Colleges used for accountability measurements for college and career readiness (career interest, student profile, A-G requirement completion, FAFSA, Job interview practice, resume building, Cal State college applications, developing portfolios).
●SRI lexile results can be used in career classes to analyze future career prospects and required lexile levels to achieve career goals.
Technology Sustainability
Since technology devices are all being updated at the same time, we can anticipate that replacement needs will likely occur in large quantities. To be proactive, we plan to make annual purchase of certain items in anticipation for replacement needs.
●purchase ___# bulbs for replacement each year. If the bulbs are unused that year, then they will be used for future needs.
●budget to replace/repair broken devices each year
●budget to upgrade software as it becomes obsolete
●budget to upgrade/replace devices as they become obsolete
Existing Resources (will be updated after lead teachers provide information)
MVHS Existing Technology Resources
Existing Resource / How Resource is Being Used to Support Student Achievement / STEM (Y/N)Teacher computers (all updated to windows 7, Office 2013) / To access Haiku, daily news, Aeries.Net (attendance, grading system), internet based sources for the classroom, to reserve computer labs on campus, to implement “Blended” classroom model
LCD Projectors (one in every classroom and computer labs) (#) / Lectures, Power Points, videos, announcements, “Blended” classroom model
ELMO (every teacher who requested one has one) (#) / Lectures, display of samples and modeling of skills
2 rolling Chromebook carts (40 each) – Accessible to all teachers through a sign-up process / To provide student access to technology within the lesson, internet research, college applications, career investigation, writing of reports, use of video instruction for conducting labs, designing student presentations and videos.
5 computer labs for all teachers to access through a sign-up process. / To provide student access to technology within the lesson, internet research, college applications, career investigation, writing of reports, use of video instruction for conducting labs, designing student presentations and videos.
5 Assigned classroom computer labs / Graphic design (HP Lab), photography (Mac Lab), TV/Digital Video (Mac Lab), 2 ITC classrooms (HP Lab), Drafting/Robotics (HP Lab)
2 Roving presentation stations (laptop, LCD projector, ELMO) / Checked out by teachers to be able to present in locations without presentation stations.
40 Chromebook lab in a health classroom / Health curriculum is online and utilizing a hybrid format for instruction.
20 IPad cart in a math classroom / Used for “Blended” model instruction
2 READ 180 labs with 8 computers each / Used on a three-way rotation for the English intervention course.
8 computers in the English Language Lab / Access to the READ 180 and other intervention programs for use with the EL population.
Yearbook lab / Dedicated to the formation of the annual school yearbook.
8 Chromebooks (1 for each counselor and RSP teacher) / Use for student meetings for individual guidance lessons and gathering of technology within the general education classrooms.
30 Chromebooks (10 per SDC teacher) / Use for CAHSEE preparation, individualized instruction, remediation, and presentation formation.
2 Apple TV set-ups, including laptop and LCD in the Severely Handicap Classrooms / Use for group instruction, and allow students to be interactive within the instruction with their individual devices.
6 computers in student support center / Use for PBIS
2 IPad for teacher check-out / Use for “Blended” classroom
3 smart boards in computer labs / New projector stations
Science stuff???
NDN (Nighthawk Daily News)
144 chrome books with carts (added winter 2016) / Use for benchmark testing and universal screening and to help relieve impacted use of computer labs and scheduling unavailability.
70 laptops with carts (added December 2015) / Use for Think through Math courses
Summary of quantity of technology available: