Running head: TECHNOLOGY PLAN

Technology Plan

Katie Alexander
Kathryn Intorp

ETT 570 Instructional Technology Administration

Spring 2014
Dr. Rebecca Butler

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Introduction

Hersey Jones High School is a public, four-year comprehensive high school in a suburban
district of Chicago. The school enrollment is 2100 51% male and 49% female. The population
has a 26.3% minority enrollment and 13.6% of the students are economically disadvantaged.
Academically, 74.5% of the student population is proficient in reading, and 85.3% proficient in
math. 95% of graduates attend a postsecondary institution. The technology plan is for the 20142018 school years. Hersey Jones is in year 1 of a 4 year rollout of 1:1 iPads for all students. This
will be accomplished by launching one class level each year beginning with freshman.
Technology Mission Statement
Hersey Jones High School is committed to the use of technology to enhance learning
opportunities for all learners. Our community of learners will develop the 21st century skills to
build the capacity of both students and adults in such a way that we prepare learners for the
future (Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, 2011). We will educate all
learners to use technology to efficiently locate, analyze, synthesize, evaluate information and
then communicate concepts from their own perspectives (Township High School District 214,
2011).
Needs Assessment
A focus group of teachers facilitated a discussion of job-related needs and technology
responses. A written questionnaire was sent to staff and community members to collect opinions
from all stakeholders to determine the current use of technology and to measure their future
needs and desires (Szuba, Rogers, & Malitz, n.d.; Washington County Public Schools. (2011).
Teaching and Learning Needs

Sample lesson plans to support CCSS and school curriculum standards to be

developed

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Alignment of the Scope and Sequence to the ISTE standards

Increased access to school personnel by parents and the community via email and

websites to be encouraged

The Schoology Learning Management System will be introduced as a pilot in 2014

with 2300 students, teachers, and administrators

Acceptable Use Agreements will be updated and distributed

Keep the cyber safety curriculum up-to-date

Professional Development Needs

There will be a process in place for teachers to request specific technology trainings

Technology trainings will be a regular part of school in-service offerings for teachers
and administrators

Teachers in the 1:1 iPad Program will receive ongoing training

Continued training on best practices for utilizing document cameras, interactive

whiteboards, and interactive projectors in the student-centered classroom

Continued training in strategies to use technology effectively in the curriculum to

promote communication, collaboration, and creativity

Continued training in cyber safety and responsible celebration of student digital

projects

Continued training in differentiation through technology

Infrastructure, Technical Support and Hardware Needs

Create technical support positions to provide additional troubleshooting and technical

help to school staff

Increase number of teacher laptop computers

Purchase and install additional interactive whiteboards and Apple TV for the
classrooms

Purchase 2400 iPad units

Purchase an insurance plan for device damage and loss

Replacement plan for out-of-date devices used by students and teachers

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Budget and Funding Needs

Continued receipt of E-Rate

Continued technology funding by the school board

Funding for equipment obsolescence (Washington County Public Schools, 2011)

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
To support the teaching and learning needs of the community.
Objectives
1.1 Develop lesson plans to support CCSS that are aligned with ISTE standards.
1.2 Communication with parents and the community will be encouraged via email and
school websites using Schoology Learning Management System.
1.3 The updated Acceptable Use Agreement will be required to be on file for all current
students.
1.4 The cyber safety curriculum will be revisited on an annual basis to insure that it is upto-date.
Goal 2
To support the professional development needs of the staff.
Objectives
2.1 Teacher directed technology trainings will be a regular part of school in-service
offerings. Best practices for utilizing equipment effectively in the curriculum,
cyber safety, and differentiation will all be incorporated into trainings.
2.2 Teachers involved in the 1:1 iPad Program will receive ongoing training for
successful implementation of the device into the curriculum.
Goal 3
To support the infrastructure, technology and hardware needs of the school.
Objectives
3.1 Two technical support positions will be created and maintained through 2018.

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3.2 Purchase laptops (until every teacher has one), interactive whiteboards and Apple
TVs (for each classroom), and replace out-of-date devices.
3.3 Purchase 600 iPads (along with an insurance policy to cover damage and loss) every
year until 2018 (2400 total).
Goal 4
To prepare for the budgetary and funding needs of the school.
Objectives
4.1 The school board and administrators will ensure that Hersey Jones complies with the
regulations to receive the E-Rate every year.
4.2 The school board will continue to fund technology expansion at Hersey Jones through
2018.
4.3 The school board will provide funding for replacement for equipment rendered
obsolete through 2018.

Hardware/Software Plan and Budget

2014-2015
600 iPad Air with retina display
600 Belkin Keyboard Case F5L152ttC02
600 iPad Insurance Policies
60 Laptops
15 Apple TVs
15 Interactive MimioTeach
3 Tech Support positions
1 Help Desk Manager position

Unit Cost
$399.00
$79.99
$50.00
$1,000.00
$99.00
$699.00
$40,000.00
$35,000.00

Total Cost
$239,400.00
$47,994.00
$30,000.00
$60,000.00
$1,485.00
$10,485.00
$120,000.00
$35,000.00
$544,364.00

600 iPad Air with retina display

600 Belkin Keyboard Case F5L152ttC02
1200 iPad Insurance Policies
15 Apple TVs
15 Interactive MimioTeach
3 Tech Support positions
1 Help Desk Manager position

Unit Cost
$399.00
$79.99
$50.00
$99.00
$699.00
$40,000.00
$35,000.00

Total Cost
$239,400.00
$47,994.00
$60,000.00
$1,485.00
$10,485.00
$120,000.00
$35,000.00
$514,364.00

2015-2016

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2016-2017
600 iPad Air with retina display
600 Belkin Keyboard Case F5L152ttC02
1800 iPad Insurance Policies
15 Apple TVs
15 Interactive MimioTeach
3 Tech Support positions
1 Help Desk Manager position

Unit Cost
$399.00
$79.99
$50.00
$99.00
$699.00
$40,000.00
$35,000.00

Total Cost
$239,400.00
$47,994.00
$90,000.00
$1,485.00
$10,485.00
$120,000.00
$35,000.00
$544,364.00

600 iPad Air with retina display

600 Belkin Keyboard Case F5L152ttC02
2400 iPad Insurance Policies
15 Apple TVs
15 Interactive MimioTeach
3 Tech Support positions
1 Help Desk Manager position

Unit Cost
$399.00
$79.99
$50.00
$99.00
$699.00
$40,000.00
$35,000.00

Total Cost
$239,400.00
$47,994
$120,000.00
$1,485.00
$10,485.00
$120,000.00
$35,000.00
$574,364.00

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Personnel Position Descriptions

Technical Support Supervisor (1 position)
The Technical Support Supervisor (TSS) manages the school Information Technology
Department observing best practices to reflect the school goals and objectives. Responsibilities
include strategic and tactical planning of network systems, standards development of hardware
and software for the building and managing the facilities support team. The TSS will oversee the
installation and maintenance of technology throughout the school. Additionally, the TSS will
manage the district technology budget including maintenance and support for the school. The
TSS will serve as a district liaison with vendors and outside institutions (Washington County
Public Schools, 2011).
Facilities Support (3 positions). Report to the TSS. Under the direction of the TSS
support and assist in the installation and maintenance of hardware and software technology in the
building. This is a new position.

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Instructional Technology Facilitator (1 position)

The Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF) is responsible for training, modeling and
assisting teachers in integrating technology into the curriculum to improve student achievement.
The ITF conducts professional development for staff on the use of applications and software.
The ITF provides teachers with strategies that can be used to help students meet the goals of
Hersey Jones School. The ITF facilitates the implementation of emerging technologies that can
be effectively used in education. The ITF addresses questions and problems with the use of
technology in the classroom (Pinellas County Schools, n.d.). The ITF will insure the cyber-safety
curriculum is up-to-date and being implemented in all classrooms. The ITF collaborates with the
Curriculum Director to align scope and sequence to align with the ISTE standards.
Assistant Instructional Facilitator (1 position). Reports to the ITF. Under the direction
of the ITF, assist in the training, modeling and integrating technology in the school to improve
student achievement.
Help Desk Manager (1 position)
The Help Desk Manager will provide device support to students and staff at the help desk
in the technology support center. The Help Desk Manager will be responsible for troubleshooting
connectivity and applications problems on students and staff devices. The Help Desk Manager
will be responsible for writing tickets for further maintenance and troubleshooting needs to be
performed by the facilities support team (Masonic Temple, 2014). This is a new position.
Student Help Desk Personnel (8 positions). Under the direction of the Help Desk
Manager, the student help desk personnel will troubleshoot connectivity and maintenance device
issues of students and staff.

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AUP

Hersey Jones High School maintains network facilities, which include but are not limited to user workstations and
computers, servers, equipment, email, internet access, software, and accounts for certain staff members as well as
authorized students. All use of the schools network facilities and Internet shall be consistent with the schools goal
of promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. This
Agreement does not attempt to state all required or proscribed behavior by user and was compiled from the AUPs
developed by Township High School District 214 and Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. The
failure of any user to follow the terms of the User Agreement will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary
action, and/or appropriate legal action. The signature(s) at the end of this document is legally binding and
indicates the party who signed has read the terms and conditions carefully and understands their significance.
1. Acceptable Use Access to the schools electronic network must be (a) for the purpose of education or
research, and be consistent with the educational objectives of the school, or (b) for a legitimate business use.
2. Privileges The use of the schools electronic network is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will
result in a cancellation of those privileges. The system administrator will make all decisions regarding whether
or not a user has violated this Agreement and may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time; his or her
decision is final.
3. Indemnification The user agrees to indemnify the school for any losses, costs, or damages, including
reasonable attorney fees, incurred by the school relating to, or arising out of, any breach of this Agreement.
4. Security Network security is a high priority. If you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you
must notify the system administrator or building principal. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users.
Keep your account and password confidential.
5. Vandalism Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges and other disciplinary action. Vandalism is
defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, or any other network.
6. Copyright Web Publishing Rules Copyright law and school policy prohibit the republishing of text or
graphics found on the Web or on school Web sites or file servers, without explicit written permission.
7. Use of Electronic Mail The schools electronic mail system, and its constituent software, hardware, and
data files, are owned and controlled by the school. The school provides e-mail to aid students and staff
members in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, and as an education tool.
I understand and will abide by the above User Agreement. I understand that the school and/or its agents may access
and monitor my use of the Internet, including my E-mail and downloaded material, without prior notice to me. I
further understand that should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, and school disciplinary
action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. In consideration for using the schools electronic network
connection, and having access to public networks, I hereby release the school and its Board members, employees,
and agents from any claims and damages arising from my use of, or inability to use the Internet.
USER SIGNATURE: ________________________________________ DATE: ____________________________
While using the Internet and Network Facilities from school:
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I will only use the technology and equipment in the manner for which it was designed. I understand that I
may be held responsible for any or all damage incurred as a result of my negligent or inappropriate use of
the schools network facilities.
While online, I will not use language, which may be harassing, intimidating, threatening or offensive to
other users. I will treat others with respect.
I will not place unlawful information on the Internet, nor will I use the Internet and School Network
Facilities in any way that violates federal, state, or local laws or statutes. I will never falsify my identity
while using the Internet and will properly identify myself in my communications made on the Schools
network facilities.

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I will not use the Internet and School Network Facilities for non-school related activities.
I will not change any computer file that does not belong to me.
I will not use copyrighted materials or software from the Internet without permission of the author. I will
cite the source where appropriate, and will not plagiarize the work of others.
I will never knowingly give my password to others, nor will I use another person's password.
I will never use the Internet or other School network facilities to send or obtain inappropriate material or
files. Files or materials are considered inappropriate if they are obscene, pornographic, harmful to minors,
or disruptive or detrimental to the School Schools educational activities.
I will never give out personal information such as name, address, phone number, or gender.
I will never knowingly circumvent, or try to circumvent, security measures on any school owned computer
or while accessing any school network facility.
I will never attempt to gain unlawful access to another person's or organization's resources, programs, or
data.
I will not make, or attempt to make, any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user on the
Internet and Network Facilities, including the uploading, downloading, or creation of computer viruses.
I understand that the school system is not responsible or liable for any harm, damages or charges that result
from my use of the systems technology, including loss of data, interruption of services, corruption of files
or programs, purchases, hacking or other violations of this Acceptable Use Policy.
I will report any violations of this Acceptable Use Policy that I have knowledge of to my teacher or other
school official.

STUDENT'S AGREEMENT
I have read this User Agreement and understand fully and agree to follow the principles, guidelines and rules it
contains. If I did not understand the meaning of part of it, I asked an adult to explain it to me.
With the permission of your parent or guardian, Hersey Jones High School offers you an opportunity to use its
network facilities, as defined above for educational purposes only. This use is a privilege, not a right, and we may
discipline you or take away your right to use the Internet and computer technology at school if you misuse this
privilege. You are responsible for your own actions while you are on the Internet or otherwise using the schools
network facilities, and you are also accountable for any online activities that occur by others because you have
allowed them to use your account. Any communications or materials used on the computer system, including
electronic mail or other files, deleted files from a user's account, and all other records and logs of your internet and
computer use, may be monitored or read by school officials.
Students Signature: ___________________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________
Students Name (Please Print): ________________________________________________________________
PARENT'S AGREEMENT
I have read this User Agreement. I understand that access is designed for educational purposes and that the School
has taken precautions to eliminate controversial material. However, I also recognize it is impossible for the School
to restrict access to all controversial and inappropriate materials. I further understand that the School cannot prevent
such access in all cases, and I agree that I will not hold the School or its employees responsible for materials my
child acquires or sees as a result of the use of the Internet from school facilities. I accept full responsibility for
supervision if and when my childs use is not in a school setting. I have discussed the terms of this Agreement with
my child.
Please check YES if you allow your child to have access to the School Computer Network and the Internet or
NO if you do not want to allow your child access to the School Computer Network and the Internet.
Students Name (Please Print): ___________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________
______ YES Permission granted for my student to use the School Computer Network and access to the Internet
______ NO Permission denied for my student to use the School Computer Network and access to the Internet

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Professional Development Plan

The four years covered by this plan will include this cycle of professional development
for staff. The training for staff on cycle with the rollout of iPads will begin in the summer. The
last week of June, there will be three workshop days in which staff members are able to Choose
Your Own Adventure. Each day will offer three levels of training for the novice (What is an
iPad?), intermediate (I am good with technology, but how do I use this in instruction?), and
the expert (I have a lot of ideas and am ready to develop lessons!). The Instructional
Technology Facilitator, the Assistant Instructional Facilitator, and the Library Media Specialist
(the training team) will run this training with the staff. The goal of the training is to have staff
feel confident with beginning to integrate the iPads into their instruction.
During administration week at the start of the academic year training for the Schoology,
interactive white boards, document cameras and the Apple TV will be provided. Additionally,
the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will devote time to develop technology integrated
lessons. Throughout the year, there will be further professional development offered by the
training team during Tech Tuesdays during weekly late start PLC time. Topics that will be
covered will include appropriate and useful apps, cyber safety, effective use of a learning
management system, tips and tricks, grading on the iPad, and any other technology skills that
teachers request.
The three professional development days scheduled throughout the year will include half
day trainings on further development of integrating technology into the curriculum. Staff not on
cycle to teach with iPads will focus on integrating the other technologies available in the school.

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Evaluation Plan

The evaluation of the technology plan will be done in both a formative and summative
manner. Staff will participate in a survey after each professional development session. The
training team will use the feedback collected from the responses to guide their planning of the
continuing professional development opportunities and the subsequent cycle of the trainings each
year of the rollout. At the end of every semester, students will be asked to evaluate their
experience using a 1:1 device through a survey. The TSS, the ITF and the curriculum director
will use the results of this survey to make adjustments to the program.
A questionnaire will be sent to staff, parents/guardians and administration at the end of
the academic year to collect feedback on the iPad implementation. Data will be collected on
perceived success of the device use, unforeseen problems that occurred and any other issues the
stakeholders have with regards to the rollout. The data gathered will be used in an annual review
of goals and objectives of the technology plan. Student growth will be analyzed by using state
testing data to compare growth from the years before the use of 1:1 devices.

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