ITEC 7410: Action/Evaluation Plan

Name: Keythe Weider

Semester: Summer 2016

Goal: Skilled Teachers

Teachers will be proficient in the use of MS Surface Tablet devices for classroom instructional use
and personalized learning lessons.
Evaluation Method: A physical review of
teacher-created lesson plans as well as part of
standard observations by leadership. (i.e.,
formative and summative evaluations)
Teacher surveys
Strategies

Introduce the device

during pre-planning.
Give teachers time for
hands-on with the
device
PL opportunities
throughout the year at
various checkpoints

Teachers allow
students to showcase
knowledge and skills
in class relating to MS
tablet.

Success Indicator: 75% of teachers will use the

MS device routinely throughout the year based
on observational data.

Timeline

Budget/Funding Source

Person(s) Responsible

1-2 days during preplanning (August)

METI, Pilot Teachers,

Tech Coach

9 months (PL occurs

throughout the school
year. Specific
opportunities for tablet
classes will be
integrated into current
PL days)
Throughout the school
year

0 if PL is during
previously scheduled
PD. $100 per teacher
per day for subs if
required.

Principal, Sub
Coordinator, Dept
Chairs, METI

Classroom teachers,
students

Goal: Instructional Change

Teachers will use the MS Surface tablet and other technology as the primary source of learning in
daily classroom lessons.
Evaluation Method:
As part of current observations, leadership will
check for use of technology.
Review of lesson plans
Strategies

Professional
development classes
will take place
throughout the year

Timeline

By December 2016, all

teachers will attend at
least 2 PD classes
relating specifically to
tech use in the
classroom

Success Indicator: Teachers will use the MS

device as the primary piece of technology 3 out
of 5 days per week on 80% of classroom
assignments.
Budget/Funding Source

Person(s) Responsible

Varies by PD type.
Teachers, Admin, Sub
Classes offered by
Coordinator
Fulton County are free,
but the cost of a sub
may be necessary.
$100 per day per
teacher if sub is

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required

Teachers will create

lessons centered on
tech-use in their
respective content area

First lessons should be

created by October 1,
2016

Teachers, PD
Instructors

Goal: Student Focused

Teachers will create authentic lessons that utilize constructivist theory to engage and enhance
student learning experiences through technology.
Evaluation Method: Lesson plan creation
Feedback from observations
Student results
Strategies

Timeline

Teachers will work

with PLC to create
PBL or research lesson

1-3 weeks, depending

on grade and ability
level

Teachers will instruct

students using created
lessons

Varied based on
content, lesson, ability
level. At least one
lesson needs to be
completed by
December 2016.
Completed no later
than December 2016
before Winter Break.

Teachers will grade the

assignment and
evaluate the
effectiveness of the
lesson based on
assessment results

Success Indicator:
Teachers will create at least 1 research-centered
or PBL lesson per content area per semester.
Budget/Funding Source

Person(s) Responsible

0, though teachers may Teachers, Department

need funds for
Chairs
materials at their own
discretion.Teachers can
apply for funds
through School
Governance Council if
necessary
0
Teachers

Teachers

Goal: Diversity Considerations

Increase the overall number of female students taking non-required, computer-related Connections
classes, and ensure equitable access to all students (specifically low SES students) to technology
and Internet access.
Evaluation Method:
Compare numbers of female students enrolled in
courses each semester/year according to the
length of the course.

Success Indicator: Increase number of female

students in computer-related courses by 30%
Increase use of help sessions by 25% overall.
Increase use of help sessions by students in low

ITEC 7410: Action/Evaluation Plan

Name: Keythe Weider

Semester: Summer 2016

Track usage of help sessions by demographic

data

SES by 50%

Strategies

Timeline

Budget/Funding Source

School counselors and

computer course
teachers will meet to
create marketing
campaign directed at
female students for
increased attendance in
computer courses
Create/enhance early
or late help programs
specifically related to
technology

Pre-planning. The
campaign should begin
as soon as school starts
and run through
Spring.

Minimal expenses. All School Counselors

materials should be
Computer course
digital and already
Connections Teachers
paid for through school
funds.

On-going. Programs
should be in place no
later than September 1,
2016, and run through
the end of the school
year
Varied based on grant
application deadlines.
Grant research should
begin prior to the start
of school year to
ensure earliest possible
access to funds/home
internet.

No direct cost. The

program should be
hosted by volunteer
teachers on school
property.

Students
Volunteer teachers

Funding will come

from sources identified
through research.
Begin with District
options, then move to
state education
funding.

Teachers
Administration
Counselors

Teachers will review

grant options for low
SES students to
receive Internet access
at home

Person(s) Responsible

Goal: School Related

The school will have teacher and student lead help sessions and tech support to alleviate concerns
with technology and address specific device-related issues.
Evaluation Method:
Feedback from tech-support personnel
Surveys at pre-determined points throughout the
year
Strategies

Tech team teachers

will establish peer
support and offer
Genius Bar type

Success Indicator:
At least 75% positive feedback from
peer/student surveys
Continued use of tech support on
weekly/monthly basis as indicated by trouble
ticket creation

Timeline

Creation of tech team

is already established.
Support should begin
starting the first day of

Budget/Funding Source

Person(s) Responsible

Tech team teachers

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service before school
and/or during lunch
Students will be
identified to operate
Student Genius Bar
Students will receive
training on operating
help desk/tech support
and begin offering
services before school
and during lunch

Semester: Summer 2016

school and run through
entire school year.
First week of school
for identification of
students and training
First week of school
for training. Help-desk
should operate
throughout remainder
of school year

Tech team teachers

Selected Students

Tech team teachers

Selected Students