Comprehensive Technology

Analysis (CTA)
Windham Exempted Village School District
Sheri Gross

District Leaders & Implementation of

Internet Safety Strategies
Stakeholders consulted during this study:
Superintendent
Principal
Athletic Director
Teacher

How does the district determine which

websites are blocked?
According to our superintendent, sites are blocked through our A-site,
SPARCC. Sites are blocked based on a composite of other sites around
the state. We can override a proposed blocked site but rarely do. In
addition we can block at a local level. We rarely do this.

According to the district's Acceptable Use Policy, it is the responsibility

of the district to ensure that filtering software is in use.

How does this impact staff and students?

According to board policy, any computer owned by the district can be
accessed by the board at anytime.
Staff and students must have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file
with the district. According to the AUP, A user who violates this
agreement shall, at a minimum, have his or her access to the network
and Internet terminated and is subject to disciplinary action by the
school administrator.

Click to access AUP document

Cyberbullying...is it an issue in our district?

According to one principal in the district, we see very little
cyberbullying, at least those cases that are brought to our attention.
Most of the cyberbullying that does go on happens through social media
outlets.
Cyberbullying is the act with the intent to demean and/or the repetitive
and hostile behavior with the intent to harm others through the use of
information and communication technologies and other webbased/online sites are strictly prohibited (WEVSD AUP, 2016).

Cyberbullying...is it an issue in our district?

Cyberbullying includes, but is not limited to:
Posting slurs
Circulating gossip or rumors
Sending abusive or threatening email/text messages/instant
messages
Posting to websites embarrassing photographs or videos of students,
staff or other school employees
Sending sexually explicit photos/videos via text messages

Social Media and Athletics

Our districts athletic director was interviewed to see how internet
safety plays a part in the athletic department. Twitter is used to cover
all Windham Athletics.
There is a section in the Athletic Code of Conduct pertaining to social
media. Any violations may result in a loss of playing time, stated the
athletic director.

Student Internet Use...Home vs. School

A teacher was asked to comment on how students typically use the
internet at home versus how they use it at school.
He stated that Google Classroom is predominately used at school for
students to complete assignments. Internet-related homework is not
given in my class, therefore students are probably using the internet at
home more for social media and personal reasons.
Home

School

Attitudes & Skills Analysis

Administration met with Epiphany Management, our districts
technology consultants, to discuss progress toward and alignment of
our three-year strategic plan.
Upon reviewing our plan, as well as data, our district is providing
appropriate technological resources to our students and staff. However,
we needed to ensure that student achievement was affected as a result.
As a result, administration and Epiphany Management worked to tweak
our districts three-year strategic plan and goals.

Attitudes & Skills Analysis

Walkthrough data was gathered to document the integration of
technology in lessons to impact student learning.
Of 34 walkthroughs conducted, only 13 included lessons that integrated
technology.
Data will continue to be collected via walkthroughs and observations to
document technology integration.

Resource Analysis
Existing Technology: Hardware
18 Chromebook Carts containing 25 Chromebooks each = 450
Chromebooks for approximately 550 students K-12
Approximately 75 iPads/iPod Touches
60 staff laptops & 15 staff desktops
Majority of classrooms PreK-12 contain a SMARTboard or like
technology

Resource Analysis
Existing Technology: Software
Sungard - District database, gradebook, attendance, etc.
Illuminate - Assessment creator, behavior tracker
Achieve3000 - Literacy software for grades 6-12
Mindplay - Intervention program for grades K-5
More Starfall - Elementary skills practice in a fun, game format

Resource Analysis
Existing Technology: Connectivity
Both buildings district wide are both hardwired and wireless for
internet connectivity
A secured, password-protected network
A secured, password-protected guest network

Resource Analysis
Existing Facilities: Building Capacity/Physical Space
1 Elementary Computer Lab complete with a full class-set of desktop
computers, as well as 2 Chromeboxes as pilots
Junior/Senior High contains The Hanger, an open study space with
wifi connectivity

Resource Analysis
Existing Human Resources
Epiphany Management - Technology Consultants for the District
including on-site technology support
Tech Cohort - Participating in a Tech Academy through Epiphany to
learn and transform learning environment to support blended
learning and technology integration
District wide Technology Integration Coach

Resource Analysis
Funding Sources
Federal Grants utilize as much as possible, currently do not have a
grant
The general fund is used to supplement purchases not covered by a
grant

Tech Plan Analysis

Windham Exempted Village Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (Revised
Summer 2016)
Mission Statement: Windham Exempted Village Schools will
provide a learning environment that inspires student achievement.
Teaching & learning will have a foundation built on effective
instructional strategies and the availability to technology resources
that allow for optimal learning both in and beyond the classroom.

Tech Plan Analysis

Windham Exempted Village Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (Revised Summer
2016)
Vision: Windham Exempted Village Schools will prepare students for
college and career readiness by:
Providing access to resources that meet the demands of each students individual
needs.
Authenticating real world learning experiences will ensure development of higher
order thinking skills.
Implementing technology within the student centered learning environment.
Teaching & learning will have a foundation built on effective instructional strategies.

Tech Plan Analysis

Windham Exempted Village Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (Revised Summer
2016)
Key Areas of Focus (Technology):
The district will maintain a network that continually supports the technology demands
of the students and staff.
We will provide teaching and learning applications that improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of daily instruction.
The district will ensure that up-to-date devices are available.
The district will maintain an up-to-date strategic plan that integrates technology and
curriculum.

Tech Plan Analysis

Windham Exempted Village Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (Revised Summer
2016)
Plan for the Key Area of Focus: The district will maintain a network
that continually supports the technology demands of the students and
staff.
Tier 1: Develop and maintain a technology purchase/refresh plan.
Tier 2: Update and upgrade the current network infrastructure.
Tier 3: Maintain secure wireless infrastructure to support the needs of
our learners.

Tech Plan Analysis

Windham Exempted Village Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (Revised Summer
2016)
Plan for the Key Area of Focus: We will provide teaching and
learning applications that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
daily instruction.
Tier 1: Research and evaluate classroom learning applications.
Tier 2: Integrate and align classroom learning applications with
standards.
Tier 3: Implementation of district-wide teaching and learning
applications.

Tech Plan Analysis

Windham Exempted Village Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (Revised Summer
2016)
Plan for the Key Area of Focus: The district will ensure that up-todate devices are available.
Tier 1: Annually evaluate available technology devices that support all student
learning needs.
Tier 2: Adhere to device replenishment cycle. Create 3% inventory of working
devices.
Tier 3: Make devices available for learning beyond classroom instruction.
Maintain 5% working device inventory.

Tech Plan Analysis

Windham Exempted Village Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (Revised Summer
2016)
Plan for the Key Area of Focus: The district will maintain an up-todate strategic plan that integrates technology and curriculum.
Tier 1: Annually evaluate and modify Strategic Plan.
Tier 2: Maintain a shared leadership approach for the development of
initiatives.
Tier 3: Through the School and District Improvement Plans, continually
research and evaluate cutting-edge best practices for educational
technology integration.

Tech Plan Analysis

Windham Exempted Village Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (Revised Summer
2016)
As part of this plan, the Windham Exempted Village Schools
administration, along with Epiphany Management, has developed a
Tech Academy to assist the district in transforming our learning
environments to support blended learning and technology integration to
enhance the learning opportunities for our students.
Staff from across the district were selected to participate in the threeyear Tech Academy that consists of monthly professional
development, 1:1 coaching, monthly enrichment activities, as well as
online courses in Schoology.

Synthesis
The Windham Exempted Village School District is on a progressive path
to achieving the goals outlined in the Three-Year Strategic Plan.
Technology Workshops have been implemented this year that allow all
staff to choose workshops of interest and relevance to them.
Workshops are taught by the Tech Cohort participants.
Feedback is provided to enhance workshops for the future.

A technology special has been implemented this year at the

elementary level to ensure basis technological skills are met.
The technology coach works closely with the teacher to plan lessons that align with
the ISTE standards for students.

Synthesis
The Windham Exempted Village School District is on a progressive path
to achieving the goals outlined in the Three-Year Strategic Plan.
Additional Chromebooks have been purchased this year to allow
access for additional elementary students.
Technology refreshes will be continuous to meet the needs of students and staff.

Walkthrough and Observations will be utilized as evidence of effective

technology integration.
Staff surveys will be used to gather feedback for continuous
improvement.

Resources
International Society for Technology in Education. (2016). ISTE Standards for Students.
Retrieved from
https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/for-students-2016
Windham Exempted Village School District. (2016-2017). Acceptable Use Policy and Internet
Safety
Agreement. Windham, OH.
Windham Exempted Village School District. (2016). Strategic Plan. Windham, OH.
Windham Exempted Village School District. (2016). Tech Academy Syllabus. Windham,
OH.