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TECHNOLOGY PLAN SUMMARY SHEET
District: __Dansville Schools______District Code: _33040______
Address: ___1264 Adams St. Dansville, MI 48819______
Contact: Superintendent – Amy Hodgson
Phone: (517) 623 6120 ______
Fax: (517) 623 6719 E-Mail: ______
Years Covered by this plan: 2012 to 2015
Date of next state review (3 years from start date) June 30, 2015
Intermediate School District: Ingham
URL for Tech Plan: http://www.dansville.org/district/
Table of Contents Page:
Cover Page ...... 1
Introductory Material ...... 2
District Profile ...... 3
Dansville Schools’ Mission Statement ...... 4
Dansville Schools’ Vision & Goals ...... 5
Technology Planning Team ...... 6
I. Curriculum ...... 7
II. Professional Development ...... 17
III. Infrastructure/Tech Support/Hardware/Software ...... 19
IV. Funding & Budget ...... 21
V. Monitoring & Evaluation ...... 24
Dansville
District Profile
School Buildings
Dansville Schools are comprised of 3 separate, but connected buildings. Dansville Elementary School houses K-5 students, Dansville Middle School houses grades 6-8, and Dansville High School has grades 9-12.
The mailing address for all buildings is:
Dansville Schools
1264 Adams St.
Dansville, MI 48819
Dansville Schools Mission Statement:
The mission of Dansville Schools is to educate and ensure the proficiency of all students as measured by district, state and national standards. We will utilize comprehensive, evidence-based methods to engage learning and support student success.
Dansville Schools - VISION AND GOALS
District Technology Vision/Mission Statement: To improve student learning through the use of technology in teaching and through independent student use.
How the technology plan ties in with the district mission and school improvement plan: The technology plan is a complement to the district mission and school improvement plans. One way this is tied to the SIP is the district focus upon improving student achievement via increased student engagement. Technology has been a vehicle for our teachers to increase student engagement. Our mission deals with state of the art technology and the technology asset management plan, written to align with the SIP, includes wiring and other structural characteristics that are required to support current technology.
At Dansville Schools, a variety of technology avenues are continually explored to enhance learning for all students. While computers are the most popular form of technology available in each building, other technologies such as the integrated voice mail system, local area network, DVD, CD-ROM, iPads, LCD projection systems, interactive white boards, document cameras, digital cameras are currently in use. Others will be explored and incorporated when appropriate.
Dansville Schools purchases equipment and materials after researching all options to maximize efficiency while also wisely using fiscal resources.
At Dansville Schools, all classrooms are equipped with computers, at least one teacher iPad and a projector. All teaching stations have telephones available
and document cameras. Internet access has been enhanced throughout the district to be used for teacher training and the enhancement of the academic
growth of our students. We strive to make learning accessible to all students, regardless of their location. Dansville Schools is connected to the Internet in all labs, offices, and classrooms throughout the district.
Dansville Schools will hire new personnel who are trained and familiar with technology and its applications in the classroom. Dansville Schools will support and encourage integration of technology-based programs into the curriculum K-12.
Dansville Schools, with the help of outside organizations, will provide training to staff and faculty to enhance their productivity through the use of technology. Teachers are given personal instruction to allow the staff to access the help of the instructional technologist who is available to staff via the ISD as part of our contract. Staff and faculty are expected to continue their learning to keep up with the changing requirements of their current position and the resources available through the world.
Dansville Schools will integrate technologies into the existing curriculum and all purchases of materials will undergo the “acid test” of “how is technology integrated into this educational program or curricula?”
Major goals of the technology plan: To use technology to make vast amounts of information available to students, faculty, administration and the public.
· To use technology to put learners in charge of their own learning within the bounds of requirements established by the district.
· To use technology to increase communication for students, parents, faculty, administration and the public.
· To use technology to increase efficiency, productivity and a knowledge database for the administration, board, faculty and public.
DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLANNING TEAM
The professional development steering committee composed of 3 teachers, 3 principals, the technology coordinator and the superintendent will review the technology plan. A technology committee will review the technology plan when it is complete and use the information gained in evaluation to help formulate the new technology plan.
I. CURRICULUM
A. Curriculum Integration – Section 4
Goals and strategies, aligned with challenging state and national standards, for using telecommunications and technology to improve teaching and learning.
All students in Grades K-5 are scheduled for 30 minutes of weekly technology instruction. Technology instruction is also integrated with core curriculum activities. Beginning in the fall of 2014, all elementary students will work through the Easy Tech curriculum during lab time in order to enhance students’ technology skills and prepare students for the Smarter Balanced Assessments. The technology lab is also used to administer various online assessments, including Reading Street weekly tests.
Each general education classroom has 2-4 iPod touches for student use along with a teacher iPad that is often used by students. Smartboards are in most elementary classrooms, while every classroom is equipped with a digital camera and projector. This technology has greatly improved the delivery of curriculum and the quality of instruction.
Dansville Middle School offers a computer class using"The 21things4students.net Project", whichwas created asan educational and online resource to help students improve their technology proficiency as they prepare for success in the 21st century. Studentswork onproject-based activities, which addressthe National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S), the Michigan Educational Technology Standards for students (METS), and are aligned where feasible with theNational Common Core Standards, as well as areas of theFramework for 21st Century Learning identified by the Partnership For 21st Century Skills. Some of the specific skills addressed include: Internet use and safety, Microsoft Office, digital creations, video design and screen casting. All teachers have document cameras and projectors as well as iPads and many have Apple TV, which has had a huge impact on the delivery of curriculum, as it has opened up many valuable web and app resources for students. Beginning in the fall of 2014, all sixth grade students will be learning the EasyTech curriculum as part of a course that will be added into the sixth grade required curriculum.
Dansville High School technology instruction is supported by the technology policy and guidelines which are aligned with the standards for the Michigan Curriculum Framework for Technology and with ISTE’s National Educational Technology Standards. The high school has two computer labs, which are utilized by various classes. In addition, each high school student is provided a district-owned iPad for educational use during the school year. The teachers have received training from both Apple and staff at Ingham Intermediate School district on how to effectively incorporate this technology into their teaching. Each classroom has Apple TV and a projector for displaying content from the computer or iPad, which has had a huge impact on the delivery of curriculum, as it has opened up many valuable web and app resources for students.
All students and parents must sign an acceptable computer use policy before using the computers at Dansville Schools.
Technology Curriculum
Standards(from ISTE NETS-S) / PK-2
(By the end of Grade 2) / Grades 3-5
(By the end of Grade 5) / Grades 6-8
(By the end of Grade 8) / Grades 9-12
(By the end of Grade 12) /
1. Basic Operations and Concepts -
a. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. / 1)Students recognize, name, and can label the major hardware components in a computer system (e.g. computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer).
2)Students identify the functions and care of the major hardware components in a computer system.
3)Students identify common uses of technology found in daily life.
4)Students identify simple functions represented by symbols and icons commonly found in application programs (e.g. font, size, bold, alignment, color).
5)Students discuss basic care for computer hardware and various media types (e.g. diskettes, CDs, DVDs, videotapes).
6)Students know that all people use technology in their daily tasks. / 1) Students know how to use basic input and output devices; access network resources (e.g. printers, servers); and use various peripherals (e.g. scanners, digital cameras, video projectors).
2) Students recognize and discuss ways technology has changed life at school and at home.
3) Students recognize and discuss ways technology has changed business and government over the years.
4)Students identify characteristics that suggest that the computer system hardware or software needs to be upgraded.
5)Students recognize and discuss the need for security applications (e.g. virus detection, spam defense, popup blockers, firewalls) to protect information and to keep the system functioning properly. / 1) Students discuss common hardware and software difficulties and identify strategies for trouble-shooting and problem solving.
2) Students describe strategies for identifying, and preventing routine hardware and software problems that may occur during everyday technology use.
3) Students describe a variety of ways that information and technology resources can be combined to develop and promote understanding.
4) Students identify changes in hardware and software systems over time and discuss how these changes affected various groups (e.g. individual users, education, government, and businesses).
5) Students understand that new technology tools can be developed to do what could not be done without the use of technology. / 1) Students describe new and/or advanced technology resources information dissemination options (e.g., video servers, webcasting, compressed video delivery, online file-sharing, graphing calculators, multifunction communications devices, global positioning software) and technology career opportunities.
2) Students identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these systems and services to address personal, lifelong learning, and workplace needs.
3) Students collaborate in teams to illustrate content related concepts integrating a variety of media (e.g., print, audio, video, graphic, probes, simulations, models) with presentation, word processing, publishing, database, graphics design software, or spreadsheet applications.
4) Students routinely apply touch typing techniques with advanced facility, accuracy, speed, and efficiency as they complete their assignments.
5) Students collaborate in teams to evaluate software, hardware, and networking systems to inform the development of a technology plan for a specific real-world business, educational entity, industry, organization, or other group.
b. Students are proficient in the use of technology. / 1)Students are aware of correct finger positions on the keyboard.
2)Students recognize functions of basic file menu commands (e.g. new, open, close, save, print).
3)Students use personal folders to manage computer files.
4) Students use a variety of age-appropriate technologies for sharing information (e.g. drawing a picture, writing a story, creating a simple slide show).
5) Students use various age-appropriate technologies for gathering information (e.g. dictionaries, encyclopedias, web resources). / 1) Students know proper keyboarding positions and touch-typing techniques.
2)Students demonstrate proper care in the use of the computer system, hardware, software, peripherals, and storage media.
3) Students manage and maintain their own files on a hard drive or the network.
4)Students know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g. e-mail attachments, network file sharing, diskettes, flash drives).
5) Students identify software used for information management and know which types of software can be used most effectively for different types of data, for different information needs, and for conveying results to different audiences.
6)Students identify search strategies for locating needed information.
7)Students identify resources that contribute to solving a specified problem. / 1) Students use proper keyboarding posture, finger positions, and touch-typing techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in computer operation.
2)Students can identify appropriate file formats for a variety of applications.
3) Students can use basic utility programs or built-in application functions to convert file formats, as necessary.
4)Students use a variety of technology tools (e.g. dictionary, thesaurus, grammar-checker, calculator) to maximize the accuracy of technology-produced products.
5)Students identify a variety of information storage devices (e.g. floppies, CDs, DVDs, flash drives, tapes) and provide rationales for using a certain device for a specific purpose (very large file, portability, permanent storage).
6)Students use accurate terminology and select appropriate technology tools and resources to accomplish a variety of tasks.
7)Students identify resources that assist with various consumer related activities (e.g. purchases, banking transactions, product descriptions).
8)Students discuss security issues related to e-commerce. / 1) Students know how to use advanced utilities (e.g., compression, antivirus) with computer files in a variety of different media and formats.
2) Students know how to identify, assess, and solve advanced hardware, software, and network problems by using online help and other user documentation and support.
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
a. Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. / 1)Students identify common uses of information and communication technologies.
2)Students discuss advantages and disadvantages of using technology. / 1) Students identify cultural and societal issues relating to technology.
2) Students identify issues relating to how information and communication technology supports collaboration, productivity, and lifelong learning.
3) Students understand and discuss how various assistive technologies can benefit individuals with disabilities.