Lamar Web Conferences

I have paricipated in several Web conferences throughout my studies at Lamar. I think it is a great tool for personal communicaton. Attending and watching the recorded conferences lets me know what I need to do and the expectations of the program, all the while giving me a sense of belonging to a group. When in reality, I am sitting on my laptop at home. The content of the conferences is relevant to my courses and always helps me with a wondering I might have. Using web conferences with students, parents, and even a future staff would be modeling the knowledge I have gained in the Technology course. What a great way to foster partcipation among a group while integrating technology at the same time.

Technology Action Plan

Technology Action Plan

District & Campus

Activity/  Strategy	Persons Responsible	Timeline	Resources	Evaluation
Elementary counselors will be trained on the use of ITCCS and will develop master schedules and schedule students into classes using technology.	Dir of Student Scholar Development	Fall 2011	O)iTCCS, (O)Student class schedules	Summative - Campus master schedules Student schedules
All secondary AVID teachers will incorporate the use of technology into the AVID curriculum in preparation for college and career readiness.	AP & PreAP Teachers, Director of Advanced Academics	Aug 2011 - May 2012	(O)AVID curriculum, (O)Various modes of media and technology	Summative - Student media projects, Teacher lesson plans, AVID curriculum
Improve Starchart level by improving computer count: field technician ratio OR introducing full-time instructional technologists at the campus level	Exec Dir of Technology	2012-2013 Budget approval process	(O)Local Budget	Summative - Inventory Report, project reports
Replace all district computers > 5 yrs old and maintain computer refresh cycle	Exec Dir of Technology	Ongoing- 2011- 2012 school year and beyond	(L)Technology Budget, (O)Future Bond Monies	Summative - Instructional Technologists’ documentation and possible future proficiency tests
Maintain teachers’ technology proficiency by providing technology curriculum and dedicated on-campus technology support.	Instructional Technology Supervisor	2012-2013 budget approval process	(O)Local Budget	Summative - Instructional Technologists’ documentation and possible future proficiency tests
Assess all 8th grade students in computer classes for technology TEKS proficiency by formal Learning.com assessment	Campus Administration, Instructional Technology Supervisor	Spring, 2012, date: TBD	(S)Instructional Material Allotment Funds	Summative - Test results, documentation
Re-design of website, improving structure, ease-of-use for students, staff, and the community.	Instructional Technology Supervisor	January 2012	O)Local Budget	Summative - Survey on web page for public response to redesign.
All AP and PreAP teachers will incorporate the use of technology into the AP curriculum and in student directed assignments.	AP & PreAP Teachers, Director of Advanced Academics	Aug 2011 - May 2012	(O)Various modes of media and technology	Summative - Student media projects, Teacher lesson plans, AP syllabus
In order to provide quality technology instruction to students, teachers will participate in Technology workshops, conference time workshops, use of computer & science labs, EduSmart, document cameras, and Smartboards. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)	Academic coaches, Assistant Principal(s), CEIC members, Core Subject Teachers, Counselor(s), Instructional Specialist, Principal, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s)	August 2011-Jun 2012	(F)IDEA Special Education, (L)Activity Funds, (L)C-Scope Resource Bank, (L)Instructional Resources & Media Services, (L)Instructional Services, (L)SchoolNet Data, (L)Staff Development, (O)Classroom Teachers, (O)Designated Funds, (O)DMAC data, (O)Grant funds, (O)Local Budget Data, (O)Local Districts, (O)Principal, (O)Special Education Teachers, (O)Supplemental Materials, (O)TEKScore data, (S)Local Funds	IFVs, workshop surveys of technology, teacher proficiency, previous years STAT chart, current year STAR chart and PDAS.
Every classroom K-6th will have a smartboard to be utilized for interactive student instruction. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)	Assistant Principal(s), CEIC members, Counselor(s), Instructional Specialist, Principal, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s)	Weekly	(F)IDEA Special Education, (F)Title I, (L)Activity Funds, (L)C-Scope Resource Bank, (L)Instructional Resources & Media Services, (L)Instructional Services, (L)SchoolNet Data, (L)Staff Development, (O)Classroom Teachers, (O)Designated Funds, (O)DMAC data, (O)Local Districts, (O)Principal, (O)Special Education Teachers	IFV information, improved instruction as measured by STAAR scores, PDAS, EOY testing.
Purchase 2 computers for each classroom 2nd-6th grade for students to utilize for learning, create a schedule for students to visit the computer lab (K-6th), and create Bowie Brain Builders computer schedule K-6th. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)	Academic coaches, Assistant Principal(s), CEIC members, Core Subject Teachers, Counselor(s), Instructional Specialist, Principal, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s)	August 2011- June 2012	(F)IDEA Special Education, (F)Title I, (L)Activity Funds, (L)C-Scope Resource Bank, (L)Instructional Resources & Media Services, (L)Instructional Services, (L)SchoolNet Data, (L)Staff Development, (O)Classroom Teachers, (O)Designated Funds, (O)DMAC data, (O)Principal, (O)Special Education Teachers, (O)Supplemental Materials, (O)TEKScore data, (S)Local Funds	IFVs use of technology, improved instruction measured by STAAR scores, EducationCity reports, Imagination Learning reports, Waterford reports, Fast Math Reports, PDAS, EOY testing.