Section 3

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Section 3

Curriculum Goals

3A Current Access to Technology overall length 1 page or less

Describe current computer access: Who, when, where, how often - organization wide, but especially student access

Most vital: describe computer usage, how is technology used by students? Lab time, direct instruction, projects, licensed software?

Best Practice:

Discuss all technology hardware use including: projectors, interactive whiteboards, wireless tablets, document cameras

Avoid kickback:

Mention before and after school access to technology (if you don't have before and after school access, address it and list why not; it's only a problem if you don't mention it at all)

Describe your computer infrastructure -

...one teacher computer per class and a lab?

...one teacher computer per class, two student computers and a lab?

...multiple labs?

...laptop program?

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3.a. Description of Teacher and Student Current Access

•••••• School averages a student-computer ratio of 3-1. The computer lab offers 14 computers that are available to students and staff before, during, and after the school day. There are also three computers located in the library, again available to students and staff before, during, and after school. All computers are networked together and have Internet access. Teachers and upper grade students also have the opportunity to use many other types of equipment such as scanners, cameras, and video editing equipment. The technology available on campus is also extended for use to the community. The surrounding community has access to our technology during regularly scheduled hours and by request.

3B Current Use of Technology overall length about 1 page

Describe the technology use by the organization.

Dist Office uses typically include: SASI or business tools, SIS or student information systems

Site Admin uses typically include: SASI or business tools, SIS or student information systems, productivity software

Classroom staff uses typically include: Productivity software, gradebooks, internet, learning software, portals

Student uses: Productivity software, internet, learning software, portals, video production

BEST PRACTICE: If you can't describe integrated uses of technology, you may want to do some research on best practices (see section 9 ASAP)

Avoid kickback: You need to provide a numerical count of typical student technology use (one period per week, 45 mins a week, ten times per quarter, etc)

Suggestion: Think GROWTH and INTEGRATION when listing programs and activities.

Relevant Research:

Read Marc Prensky's Article: Adopt and Adapt.pdf

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3.b. District Current Technology Use

Over the past five years, •••••• Elementary School has developed into a Model School of Technology in •••••• County. Students work on computers on a daily basis beginning at the kindergarten level and continuing through grade eight. Computers in the primary grades will be used as a regular station. Students begin by learning computer terminology and mouse manipulation in kindergarten. Grades one and two learn general keyboarding skills, and at grade three the students are introduced to the Type to Learn software. After Type to Learn, several other types of software are used to support the regular curriculum, such as Kids Works Deluxe, Magic School Bus, Living Books, Math Blaster, River Deep Software, Knowledgeable Advantage Software, Jump Start Series, and Clifford Series for Scholastic. Grade seven students use online resources to experience stock simulation, followed by a Power Point experience in the eighth grade. In grades 3-8 students use computers to research, write, publish, and actively explore the subject areas that they are studying. Students in grades 1-8 use accelerated Reader and OPAC daily. Technology also serves as a powerful outlet for creativity at all grade levels. By integrating technology into the curriculum, we can build academic success through all learning modalities.

Although ••••• School has made technological strides in the past few years, we understand that technology is always advancing; therefore, our advancement is necessary to keep up with the changing technological environment. We plan to maintain and expand high technology usage while upgrading our curricular goals to expand technological education.

3C Current District Curriculum Goals overall length less than 1 paragraph - one sentence

The district goals in curriculum: WASC review, Board Educational Goals, School Improvement Plan

Avoid Kickback: Name a document that guides curriculum - no need to put it in the appendix

Example:

For all our students, our mission is to provide a student-centered instructional program in which all students can learn to the best of their abilities. Students are expected to work to their highest potential and become contributing members of society.

The LEA and Single Plan for Student Achievement at each school site lists our district and school site goals.

Planned Improvements in Student Performance:

The school site council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet API and AYP growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of student groups not meeting state standards:

GOAL # 1