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Jennifer Sills Towson University, Summer 2010 Educational Leadership and Technology
Grade 12- 90% Grade 11- 79.8% Grade 10- 83.7% AFG Action Plan Target for 2009- 96.4%
50% of Special Education students 32% of African American students 27% of FARMS 7% of White students
First-time Test Takers = 84% pass rate Re-testers = 33% pass rate First-time Test Takers = 77% pass rate Re-testers = 26% pass rate First-time Test Takers = 89% pass rate Re-testers = 64% pass rate
By the year 2017, the students of Snow Hill High school will demonstrate improved academic performance with no difference being attributed to race, gender, special education, ELL or FARMS status as illustrated in the following measurements:
1E: HSA First-time test-takers 1F: HSA Re-testing students 1G: HSA Graduating class
1H.1- require each student to create a product using technology 1H.2- infusion of technology use into instruction
Student HSA scores are not meeting yearly targets Gaps exist between demographic subgroups Re-testers are continually unsuccessful Bridge projects are time consuming and require resources Bridge projects do not satisfy AYP
1 classroom mobile lab (20 working laptops) 1 mini-mobile lab (12 working laptops) 12 media center computers 10 computer lab computers
Our Proposal
Adequate memory, speed, hard drive space for current technologies Flat screen monitors Wireless mice/keyboards
Why?
Currently 6 total working desktops between the three biology/ environmental science teachers (2 in each room) Classroom computers are outdated Inadequate access to school mobile labs and computers
10 Bridge students/15 Bridge projects 10 re-testers for remediation Average 15 intervention students/week
HSA remediation/review
Slowmation and Digital Storytelling Podcasts and Vodcasts Online lab simulations and animations Webquests web 2.0 tools (wikis, blogs, VoiceThread, Jing, Preezo, GoAnimate, etc.)
More differentiated instruction Computers available after school Options for advanced/accelerated students Resources for special education students Easily monitor small group activities Increased exposure to web 2.0 tools Eliminate lab/computer scheduling conflicts
Technology has been integrated into Blooms Taxonomy Easy and direct access to computers allows students to move from LOTS to HOTS
Increases achievement for students at all levels Increases student-teacher interactions Increases cooperative learning and collaboration Increases student problem-solving and inquiry skills Decrease student absenteeism Especially effective for at-risk populations Creates more positive attitude toward learning
Biology County Benchmark scores Biology HSA scores # of Bridge participants # of intervention/remediation participants Student surveys Samples of student work Samples of teachers lessons
NSTE Standards
Teachers 1- Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity 2- Design and develop digital age learning experiences 3- Model digital age work and learning 5- Engage in professional growth and leadership
Students 1- Creativity and innovation 2- Communication and collaboration 3- Research and information fluency 4- Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making 5- Digital citizenship 6- Technology operations and concepts
Objective 1: Improve student learning through technology Objective Improve staffs knowledge and skills to integrate technology Objective 4: Improve equitable access to appropriate technologies
4.1: One high performance computer per student at the secondary level
Professional Development
Topics Introduction/training for web 2.0 tools Introduction/training for new software/ hardware Team planning time for lesson sharing Desire2Learn training Continued monthly AFG Data Team meetings
Individuals Involved Biology teachers Administrator(s) Technology Coach Librarian Data Team members
Funding Sources
Adopt-a-Classroom Grant Program Technology Inspired Le@ding Store Donations Grant (Best Buy) Computers for Learning Program National Christina Foundation
Bibliography
Accreditation for growth action plan. (2010). Snow Hill High School Action Planning Team Members. Glencoe Online: Teaching Today. (2000-2005). Differentiating instruction: meeting students where they are. Retrieved from Education World Current Grants. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/grants/additional_grants.shtml International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). The ISTE national educational technology standards and performance indicators for teachers. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org Maryland State Department of Education, MSDE. (2009). 2009 MSA maryland state report card. Retrieved from http://msp.msde.state.md.us/ Maryland State Department of Education. (2007). The maryland education technology plan for the new millennium. Retrieved from Maryland State Department of Education. (2007). The maryland education technology plan for the new millennium. Retrieved from http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/C3BAD835-6100-484C-839785279EB95A34/13485/TechPlanFinalfromPrinter73007.pdf Protheroe, N. (2005). Technology and student achievement. Retrieved from The National Academies: Advisers to the Nation on Science, Engineering, and Medicine. The concerns-based adoption model (CBAM): a model for change in individuals. Retrieved from http://www.nationalacademies.org/rise/backg4a.htm