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Laclede County R-1 Schools

Educational Technology Plan 20152017
Amanda K. Yarbrough

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Table of Contents
TIP
1:
Vision,
Mission,
Goals
and
Strategies 3
TIP
2:
Needs
Assessment..
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...4
TIP
3:
The
Planning
Process..

5
State Goals and Objectives with Local Strategies and Measures .
.5
Environment

...6
Engagement

.6
Application

6
Tools

..6
Results

.7
TIP 4: Implementation:
Timetable and Budget for Goals, Objectives and
Strategies.7
TIP
5:
Executive
Summary..
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TIP
6:
References...

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TIP 1: Vision, Mission, Goals and Strategies of Imaginary

County Public Schools
Mission: The mission of the Laclede County R-1 School District is to
promote the maximum development of each students academic, physical,
social and emotional potential to prepare students to function as productive
citizens in a changing society.

Vision: Instructional technology is a teaching method and a learning tool

that will give students the tools they need to promote them toward success
as they become college and career ready. By the end of the 2016-17 school
year, all students grades fourth through twelfth grades will have a 1:1
experience with technology and allow teachers to interactively instruct and
incorporate technology into daily planning.

Goals and Strategies:

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Goals for 2015-16 school year:

100% of the classrooms in the district to have an interactive

whiteboard. Goal met.
Keep 1:1 usage for Junior High students and stay updated to
current requirements.
Open one additional wireless network to allow teachers and
students to bring in their own devices (tablets and laptops) to
use in the classroom. Goal met.
Increase the incoming internet bandwidth for the district to allow
more information pass through our system. Goal met.
Purchase iPad Minis, touch-screen laptops, and carts to
maneuver the devices to other rooms. Goal met.

Goals and Strategies for 2016-17 school year:

Continue to purchase more laptops and tablets to reach 1:1 for

the district.
o An increase in the equipment budget from $25,000 to
$50,000 to purchase additional laptops and tablets.
Work closer with the faculty through the Technology Committee.
o The district will continue utilizing the technology
committee to discuss and plan for the digital changes with
the technology director and the superintendent facilitating
that committee.
o Surveys and open communication between the faculty and
the Technology Committee to determine what technology is
needed in the classroom along with the professional
development needed to utilize that technology.
Replace aging network infrastructure to better facilitate the
move to a 1:1 environment.
o Update to faster cabling, replacing all network switches to
the same standard that will enable the network to be
uncongested and more reliable.
o Install 70 wireless access points throughout the district,
resulting in 2,100 devices that can be connected at the
same time.

TIP 2: Needs Assessment

Strengths What are the current strengths?
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The district currently employs a full-time technology director, a full-time

technology assistant and a part-time technology assistant.
All junior high students are currently on 1:1 technology.
All classrooms (elementary through high school) have an interactive
Smartboard for teacher and student use.
Increased network bandwidth from 20 Mbps to 50 Mbps.
New hardware/software for faculty/student use:
o Elementary :
15 iPad Minis and a portable cart to hold the devices were
supplied for check out for grades K-3.
All classrooms were supplied with three student laptops per
classroom for grades 4-6.
o Junior High/High School:
30 laptops and 2 portable carts for the Social Studies
department.
30 laptops and 2 portable carts for the English department.
15 laptops and 1 portable cart for the Science department.
Smartboards were put in each classroom for the Math
department.
Replaced the entire high school computer lab with 25 state of
the art touchscreen, Windows 8 PCs.
Expanded wireless network range into every area of all buildings.

Weaknesses What are the current weaknesses?

Additional laptops/PCs are still needed at all grade levels to have a 1:1
learning environment.
Better connectivity of student computers in the junior high to the network for
Internet access.
More technology personnel to meet the increased 1:1 student learning
environment demands.
Wired and wireless network infrastructure must be upgraded as the amount
of devices increases.
An increase in the technology budget is needed in order to maintain current
structure and increase hardware and software.

Opportunities What are the future opportunities?

Through upgrades to our system, we are able to encourage the BYOD

initiative thus allowing for less to be spent on computers for students/faculty
as that cost would be incurred by students/personnel.
By encouraging the 1:1 initiative, students are able to collaborate both within
the classroom, across the district and with other schools in our area.
We will have a greater opportunity to provide a wealth of information and
tools for the students and teachers.

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With the utilization of technology with teacher, we will be able to provide a

more dynamic learning experience for students that are on a different
learning curve, and provide a richer teaching experience with the capability
of teaching on a more individual level.

Threats What threatens those future opportunities?

The current funding for the eMints program has expired, causing the
technology department to take on the expense of support and repairs for 120
laptops.
Lack of community buy-in in supporting a tax levy to help increase the
funding for technology in the district.

TIP 3: The Planning Process

Goals and Strategies for 2015-16 school year:

Continue to purchase more laptops and tablets to reach 1:1 for

the district.
o An increase in the equipment budget from $25,000 to
$50,000 to purchase additional laptops and tablets.
Work closer with the faculty through the Technology Committee.
o The district will continue utilizing the technology
committee to discuss and plan for the digital changes with
the technology director and the superintendent facilitating
that committee.
o Surveys and open communication between the faculty and
the Technology Committee to determine what technology is
needed in the classroom along with the professional
development needed to utilize that technology.
Replace aging network infrastructure to better facilitate the
move to a 1:1 environment.
o Update to faster cabling, replacing all network switches to
the same standard that will enable the network to be
uncongested and more reliable.
o Install 70 wireless access points throughout the district,
resulting in 2,100 devices that can be connected at the
same time.

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Environment
At this time, the instruction model that the district will be using is face-toface, as the district is still making improvements to have more access points
within the schools. As connectivity becomes better, instruction can move
into blended learning, where part of the instruction is live and part is
asynchronous.

Engagement

Instruction will be delivered in the classroom through the use of live

instruction incorporating the use of Smartboards.
Laptops/PCs will be used for students to do research and prepare
projects in the classroom.
As connectivity through access points are improved, laptops/PCs can
be used in asynchronous instruction through the use of various
applications, programs and blogs.

Application
Tools

Laptops/PCs for student and faculty use

Smartboards
Software programs: Microsoft Office, Prezi
Applications: Edmoto, Live Binders, Google Docs

Results

Students will be familiar with the technology used in the workforce to

be college and career ready.
Teachers will be able to interactively instruct and incorporate
technology into daily planning.
Students will be able to have digital portfolios that go with them from
7th-12th grades displaying examples of what they have learned.

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TIP 4: Implementation
Laclede County R-1 Schools
Technology Department Budget
2015-16 School Year
$103,5
22

Salary
Full-time Technology Director
Full-time Technology Assistant
Part-time Technology Assistant
Professional/Technical
Services

$30,00
0
Internet connectivity
Internet security system
$22,25
0

Supplies
Parts for computers and printers
Batteries
Extension cords
Headphones
Keyboards
Portable hard drives

$50,00
0

Equipment
iPads
Touch screen laptops for grades 1-3
30 laptops and two portable carts for high
school
Upgrades to the wired and wireless
networks in the elementary and high
school buildings

$8,30
0
$7,20
0
$9,50
0
$25,0
00

Travel

$1,500

Total:

$207,2
72

Timetable for Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Measures:

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If the proposed budget is accepted and as long as funding is available, we

can potentially reach our goal of being a 1:1 district during the 2016-17
school year.
Professional Development Plan:
Teachers will meet in half-day increments three times a year to learn how to
incorporate new technology into their planning, organization and teaching in
the classroom. During the training sessions, teachers will be allowed to
practice their new skills and develop ways to incorporate it in their
classroom. Because all three of these technologies are new to our teachers,
they would be incorporated one at a time over the year so that teachers do
not feel overwhelmed trying to introduce a lot of new technology to students
at once.
Day 1: LiveBinders
Where does it fit: In any classroom including core classes, special
education, electives, practical arts and fine arts. Students will create a Live
Binder in ELA classes that will be used as an e-portfolio for all classes. As
students proceed through the junior high and high school years, artifacts will
be uploaded showing student progress of learning.
Backup Plan: In the event that Live Binder is unavailable, students
can use a physical three-ring binder to keep all student work, tests, etc.
Effectiveness: For those students who have difficulty keeping things
organized, Live Binder will be helpful in keeping artifacts that display
progress of learning throughout the year. Projects, pictures, videos and files
can be uploaded and kept in one spot that will follow students throughout
their junior high/high school years.
PD: Teachers will be in the computer lab with each teacher having
access to a computer. Teachers will be given a tutorial on how to create a
LiveBinder for themselves and then asked to create one to help organize
their materials for class. The goal by the end of the year is to have two full
units of instruction (lesson plans, assignments, multimedia and assessments)
uploaded with two to four new units added each year. Teachers will also be
given training on how to help students create their own LiveBinder and how
to provide access from student accounts to the teachers. Teachers/students
will be able to access through traditional computers and through applications
through Android and iTunes.
Day 2: Google Docs
Where does it fit: In any classroom where students are submitting
papers or presentations including core classes, special education, practical
arts and fine arts. Students create a document or slides with Google Docs
and then activates the ability to share it with the teacher.

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Backup Plan: If documents are unable to be saved to a particular

spot due to network issues, documents and slides can still be printed to be
turned in.
Effectiveness: Using Google Docs and allowing the file to be shared
between students and teachers allows students to access their files from
home to work on them without having to be connected to the school server.
This also eliminates the excuse that teachers lost work that should have
been turned in because the teacher can access the paper as well as the
student. The teacher is also able to offer comments right on the document
without having to print out the paper or a rubric.
PD: Teachers will be in the computer lab with access to a computer.
They will go through a short tutorial on Google Docs and practice creating
documents/slides and sharing them between fellow teachers and students.
This is also helpful for collaboration between teachers because more than
one teacher can edit a document and the changes saved. A document could
be created listing missing work that all teachers have access to during study
halls.
Day 3: Edmoto
Where does it fit: This would be ideal for social studies, ELA and
science classroom along with some practical arts classes.
Backup Plan: Traditional paper and pencil; blogs; e-mail.
Effectiveness: The teacher will post a discussion question on Edmoto
related to the subject being taught and students will be able to respond to it
and post replies to other students.
PD: Either a teacher within the district or by using a video on YouTube,
teachers will be trained on how to create an Edmoto account, create student
accounts, post questions and import grades from the program.
Teachers/students can access from either traditional computers, through
smartphones or using tablets.
Lesson Plan:
Before the Lesson:
Topic/Subject/Grade: Healing Touch The Story of Susie Baker/Life
Science/7th Grade
Missouri Grade Level Expectations:
Strand 8.2.A.a - Describe how the contributions of scientists and inventors,

representing different cultures, races, and gender, have contributed to

science, technology and human activity (e.g., George Washington Carver,
Thomas Edison, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Galileo, Albert
Einstein, Mae Jemison, Edwin Hubble, Charles Darwin, Jonas Salk, Louis
Pasteur, Jane Goodall, Tom Akers, John Wesley Powell, Rachel Carson)

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Strand 8.3.B.a - Describe ways in which science and society influence one

another (e.g., scientific knowledge and the procedures used by scientists

influence the way many individuals in society think about themselves, others,
and the environment; societal challenges often inspire questions for scientific
research; social priorities often influence research priorities through the
availability of funding for research)

Objective:
1. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to, with 90%
accuracy, explain why Southerners were afraid to have slaves
educated.
2. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to, with 90%
accuracy, explain why contributions by African-Americans, such as
Susie Baker, helped break down social barriers in science.
Condition of the task: After reading the article Healing Touch, students
will respond to a prompt on Edmoto in one or two paragraphs using the
following guidelines for Conway Bears: correct grammar, capitalization and
punctuation with 90% accuracy.
Observable task: Students will conduct research about other famous
African-American scientists and how they contributed to science and society.
Measurable criterion: Students will be asked to do a presentation about
their scientist, stating the scientists name, date of birth/death, general
biographical information, their contribution to science and how they were
accepted in society.
Classroom diversity:
Cultural Diversity Students will be able to choose scientists of
different races/nationalities other than Caucasian to find how they
have had an influence on science and society as a whole.
Special Needs The article that we are using is written at a fifth grade
reading level, which is approximately two grade levels below the class
this will be used in. This will allow all students to better understand
what is being read. Special needs students will also be given a list of
scientists to choose from, whereas other students will be responsible
for finding their own scientist.
Socioeconomic Groups Students will be given time over three to four
days to conduct their research in class and prepare their presentation
at school. Tablets/laptops will be available for student use to conduct
research and prepare digital presentations (Powerpoint, Prezi, video,
etc.). If the student chooses to do a poster, then supplies will be
provided for the student.

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Materials/Equipment: Laptops/Desktops, iPads, poster materials if

needed, and a place to save work.
Technology Integration: Edmoto, presentation software
(Powerpoint/Prezi/video, etc.)
During the Lesson:
Set: Imagine that you were a slave trying to escape from the South during
the Civil War. What are some things that you could do to help the Union in
their fight? What if you were a black woman?
Lesson: Susie Baker was an African-American who helped the Union Army
during the Civil War who was associated with education and science. We are
going to be learning how people of other races and/or nationalities have
contributed to science.
Instruction/Modeling:
Post the following vocabulary words on the SmartBoard: fled, reunite,
illegal, eager, musket, aversion, alleviate, banned
Divide the students into groups of two and have them discuss what
they think these words mean with their shoulder partner.
Guided student practice/Formative assessment:
As a class, read through Healing Touch The Story of Susie Baker
http://www.tolerance.org/magazine/number-40-fall2011/department/healing-touch
On Edmoto, pick one of the following questions to answer and respond
to two other students:
o Why would have it been beneficial to have an education if you
were a slave that had escaped from the South to the North
during the Civil War?
o Why do you think Southerners did not want the slaves to have
any education?
o Why did Susie become a nurse? What famous American did
Susie work with as a nurse?
o Susie did not receive pay for her services as a nurse, but she did
not see this work the same as she did slavery. Why do you think
this was?
Closure: Where we live, it is easy to forget that there are other people who
look different or think different from us. Does this have an impact on what
we think about them? Does this make them any less of a person because of
their race or skin color? What can we do to help welcome others into our
community?
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Summative assessment:
Choose a scientist who is either African-American or of another
nationality.
Create a presentation listing your scientists name, date of birth/death,
where they lived, what they are known for, and their contribution to
society.
After the Lesson:
Teacher reflection: To be determined.

TIP 5: Executive Summary

The Laclede County R-1 (LCR1) Technology Plan for the 2015-16 school
year is aligned to the Missouri Education Technology Strategic Plan and the
International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Teachers and
Students (ISTE). This plan reflects the vision, mission, goals, and strategies of the
LCR1 school district across all grade levels. The lesson is for seventh grade science;
however, it could be altered to fit the needs of other courses.
This plan includes adaptations and modifications for special needs students,
culturally diverse students and those who come from low socioeconomic levels.

Instructional technology is a teaching method and a learning tool that will

give students the tools they need to promote them toward success as they
become college and career ready. For this plan to be successful, there will
need to be adequate funding to the district, as outlined, and support from
the community of the use of technology in the classroom.
The goals set by this plan will be met by upgrading infrastructure and
hardware in the buildings and by working with faculty and the Technology
Committee to integrate more technology in the classroom. Evaluation of
student performance will be done through the use of digital portfolios that
follow a student from junior high through high school.
Crosswalk of Goals
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A goal comparison of the National Educational Technology Plan, the

Educational Technology Plan for your state, and the Laclede County R-1
Schools Strategic Plan.
National Educational
Technology Plan / ISTE NETS

Learning:
Facilitate and inspire
student learning and
creativity. Teachers use
their knowledge of
subject matter, teaching
and learning, and
technology to facilitate
experience that
advance student
learning, creativity, and
innovation in both faceto-face and virtual
environments. Promote,
support, and model
creative and innovative
thinking and
inventiveness. Engage
students in exploring
real-world issues and
solving authentic
problems using digital
tools and resources.
Promote student
reflection using
collaborative tools to
reveal and clarify
students conceptual
understanding and
thinking, planning, and
creative processes.
Model collaborative
knowledge construction
by engaging in learning

Educational Technology
Plan for Missouri

All Missouri students will

engage in rigorous
instruction driven by
technology-enriched
curricula to realize high
levels of academic
achievement and
performance that
fosters life-long
learning. (METSP)

Laclede County R-1

Schools Strategic Plan

The mission of the

Laclede County R-1
School District is to
promote the maximum
development of each
students academic,
physical, social and
emotional potential to
prepare students to
function as productive
citizens in a changing
society.

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with students,
colleagues, and others
in face-to-face and
virtual environments.
(ISTE Standards T.1.ad)
Assessment: Design
and develop digital age
learning experiences
and assessments.
Teachers design,
develop, and evaluate
authentic learning
experiences and
assessments
incorporating
contemporary tools and
resources to maximize
content learning in
context and to develop
the knowledge skills
and attitudes identified
in the Standards-S.
Design or adapt
relevant learning
experiences that
incorporate digital tools
and resources to
promote student
learning and creativity.
Develop technologyenriched learning
environments that
enable all students to
pursue their individual
curiosities and become
active participants in
setting their own
educational goals,
managing their own

Assist districts in
integrating technology
into the curriculum and
implementing effective
research-and inquirybased instructional
strategies, such as the
eMINTS instructional
model or equivalent,
that address student
achievement and 21st
Century learning.
Assist and support
districts in adopting or
adapting the NETS*S
achievement rubrics or
equivalent to promote
and monitor student
technology literacy.
(METSP)

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learning, and assessing

their own progress.
Customize and
personalize learning
activities to address
students diverse
learning styles, working
strategies, and abilities
using digital tools and
resources. Provide
students with multiple
and varied formative
and summative
assessments aligned
with content and
technology standards,
and use resulting data
to inform learning and
teaching. (ISTE
Standards-T 2.a-d)

Teaching:

Infrastructure:

Teachers embrace
effective techniques to
integrate technology
throughout the curricula
for use by all students,
and pursue life-long
technology learning.
All district personnel
and students will have
equitable access to
technology tools and
resources to promote
professional and
academic performance.
Technical support and
instructional technology
staff are adequately
funded and readily
available to support all

100% of the classrooms

in the district to have an
interactive whiteboard.
Keep 1:1 usage for
Junior High students and
stay updated to current
requirements.
Open one additional
wireless network to
allow teachers and
students to bring in
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their own devices

(tablets and laptops) to
use in the classroom.

education and
administration
processes. (METSP)

Increase the incoming

internet bandwidth for
the district to allow
more information pass
through our system.
Purchase iPad Minis,
touch-screen laptops,
and carts to maneuver
the devices to other
rooms.

Productivity: Model
digital age work and
learning. Teachers
exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work
processes
representative of an
innovative professional
in a global and digital
society. Demonstrate
fluency in technology
systems and the
transfer of current
knowledge to new
technologies and
situations. Collaborate
with students, peers,
parents, and community
members using digital
tools and resources to
support student success
and innovation.
Communicate relevant
information and ideas

Teachers embrace
effective techniques to
integrate technology
throughout the curricula
for use by all students,
and pursue life-long
technology learning.
Administration provides
foundational support for
teacher integration of
technology, appropriate
and consistent funding
for technology
resources, professional
development
opportunities,
technology-derived data
and research based
decisions, and
enhanced
communications
systems supporting
instructional and

The district will continue

utilizing the technology
committee to discuss
and plan for the digital
changes with the
technology director and
the superintendent
facilitating that
committee.
Surveys and open
communication between
the faculty and the
Technology Committee
to determine what
technology is needed in
the classroom along
with the professional
development needed to
utilize that technology.

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effectively to students,
parents, and peers
using a variety of digital
age media and formats.
Model and facilitate
effective use of current
and emerging digital
tools to locate, analyze,
evaluate, and use
information resources to
support research and
learning. (ISTE-T 3.a-d)

administrative
processes. (METSP)

TIP 6: References:
2007 Missouri Education Technology Strategic Plan. (2010, October 1). Retrieved
May 4, 2015, from
http://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/2007-11_METSP_Updated_Fall_2010.pdf
2011 Census of Technology Missouri Schools. (2012, March 1). Retrieved May 4,
2015, from
http://mcds.dese.mo.gov/quickfacts/District and School Information/Census of
Technology 2011.pdf
ISTE Standards for Teachers (2015, January 1). Retrieved May 4, 2015 from
www.iste.org/standards
Thurman, Ryan (2015, March 1). District technology program evaluation for Laclede
County R-1 Schools.
Retrieved May 4, 2015.

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