Five Year Technology Plan/ Smart Schools Investment Plan
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Five Year Technology Plan/ Smart Schools Investment Plan
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 Five Year Technology Plan/ Smart Schools Investment Plan 2014-2018 Updated June 2016 w w w. s c h a l m o n t . o r g 2 Superintendent Dr. Carol A. Pallas Business Administrator Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS DISTRICT INFORMATION, MISSION, VISION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION/RATIONALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Joseph Lenz THE CASE FOR 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Director of Curriculum DEFINITION OF THE FIVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bronson Knaggs 21ST CENTURY STUDENT OUTCOMES & SUPPORT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Board of Education 21ST CENTURY SKILLS OUTCOMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Michael Pasquarella President 21ST CENTURY SYSTEMS ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 John DiCocco Vice President Joseph Amoroso Gregory Campoli Amelia Hallam Robert Sheehan Kevin Thompson ISTE-NETS & MILE GUIDE CONSIDERATION FOR DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN. . 11 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES & STUDENT OUTCOMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 GOALS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN • Goal 1: Educational Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 • Goal 2: Learning Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 • Goal 3: Professional Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 • Goal 4: Educational Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 • Goal 5: Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 • Goal 6: Policymaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 STUDENT STANDARDS & SKILLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 EXAMPLES OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS IN THE CLASSROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 TECHNOLOGY “AT A GLANCE” BY GRADE LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION & PURCHASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 APPENDICES • Appendix A: Technology Infrastructure Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 • Appendix B: Associated Board of Education Policies 7315, 7316, 7317. . . . 60 Schalmont Central School District 4 Sabre Drive • Schenectady, New York 12306 Telephone: (518) 355-6200 • Fax: (518) 355-9203 www.schalmont.org Produced in cooperation with the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service. Updated May 2015. 3 District Information The Schalmont Central School District spans across five towns and three counties to serve approximately 1,800 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is home to three school buildings— Jefferson Elementary School, Schalmont Middle School and Schalmont High School. declining enrollment, decreasing revenues and increasing costs. At the same time, the percentage increase of the school tax levy has been reduced. The district has remained at or under its tax levy limit for the past several years. Schalmont At-A-Glance • Student enrollment: 1,815 Jefferson is a large building, split into two houses—one for grades K-2 and one for grades 3-4. The middle school comprises grades 5-8, and is located on the same campus as the high school, which serves grades 9-12. • Teachers: 188 Students consistently meet or exceed state standards for academic performance. In 2014, Schalmont ranked 14th out of 85 area school districts in the Albany-based Business Review’s annual school district rankings. In 2005, the district was ranked 49th. • In 2015, 95.5 percent of Schalmont High School graduates earned a Regents diploma, and 87 percent went on to attend a two- or four-year college. While academics are at the heart of education, students also have access to a variety of extracurricular programs that expand the learning experience beyond the classroom and offer unique, creative outlets for expression. Schalmont produces scholar-athlete teams, accomplished artists, award-winning musicians and civic-minded youth who volunteer their time to help community members in need. In return, Schalmont has enjoyed the support of active, involved parents, businesses and residents who have been instrumental in developing and maintaining a strong instructional program. In recent years, district officials have made difficult decisions and initiated a variety of cost-saving measures, including closing two elementary schools, to address • Support staff: 217 • Administrators: 11 • 2014-15 Budget: $45,797,561 • In addition to the state-required core curriculum, students have access to a preengineering program, Career and Technical Education pathway, and more than 20 honors, advanced placement and college-level courses. • As part of a $9.7 million capital project, approved by voters in 2007, high school students have access to a state-of-the-art multimedia suite featuring 21st-century courses integrating technology in a project-based learning environment. • The district is fortunate to operate the grant-funded Schalmont Teachers Institute, which is largely responsible for providing professional development activities. • Students are led by a talented and experienced management team as well as a cadre of highly involved instructional staff. Mission Statement The staff and community of Schalmont Central School District will provide programs, resources and facilities to foster a positive learning environment. Each individual will be encouraged and assisted to grow emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially to meet the challenges of the future. Vision Statement We strive to provide educational opportunities that will engage every student and build capacity in order to prepare students with the necessary 21st century competencies to compete and excel in a complex, evolving, and interconnected world. 4 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 Introduction: Rationale To succeed in the 21st century and an evolving and increasingly complex and globalized economic environment students must possess the skills and knowledge to become career and college ready. Following guidance from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Organization and using the International Standards for Technology in Education, the Schalmont Central School District Technology Committee has developed a comprehensive global communications and technology plan for implementation over the next five years. While the plan is a roadmap for our work with students over the next five years, it will be continuously updated based on implementation, feedback, and the evolving nature of technology in our world. In this way the plan becomes a framework upon which a culture of learning and technology integration will live, grow, and thrive at Schalmont. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has emerged as the leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st Century skills in education. The Partnership encourages schools and districts to bring together a team from the business community, education leadership, and other community stakeholders to define a powerful vision for 21st Century education that ensures every child’s success as citizens and workers in the 21st Century. The Schalmont Central School District Technology Committee, comprised of stakeholders from the recommended areas, has worked over the course of a year and a half to research, plan, and develop a technology plan that will bring us well into the 21st Century. “This plan will serve as a framework upon which a culture of learning and technology integration will live, grow and thrive at Schalmont.” —Superintendent Dr. Carol Pallas DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE The district’s 26-member technology committee was established in February 2013 to review the district’s existing technology plan, research requirements to support next generation, computer-based assessments and design a technological framework around the educational shifts associated with the state’s new learning standards. Imran Abbasi, High School Principal Chase Campbell, High School Teacher Rachel Cardinal, Student Anthony Cassale, High School Teacher Kennedy Cronk, Student Michael Della Villa, Board of Education Member Walter Dixon, Community Member Debbie Falcone, Data Information Specialist Linda Fasano, Middle School Librarian Carrie Fiske, Jefferson Teacher Steve Frank, Community Member John George, Middle School Teacher Joby Gifford, Jefferson Principal Taylor Gould, Student Benjamin Harrington, Community Member Lori Hurley, Middle School Teacher Gabrielle Juers, Student Bronson Knaggs Director of Curriculum Joe Lenz, Business Administrator Terri McCreadie, Network Administrator Danielle Motyka, Student Angelo Santabarbara, Community Member Ann Schulman, High School Teacher Sarah Scotti, Jefferson Teacher Kevin Stearns, Student Wendy Stearns, High School Teacher 5 The Case for 21st Century Competencies The success of U.S. education in the 21st Century depends upon student acquisition of 21st Century skills because: 1. EDUCATION IS CHANGING: We can no longer claim that the U.S. educational results are unparalleled. Students around the world outperform American students on assessments that measure 21st Century skills. Today’s teachers need better tools to address this growing problem. 2. COMPETITION IS CHANGING INTERNATIONALLY: Innovation and creativity no longer set U.S. education apart. Innovators around the world rival Americans in breakthroughs that fuel economic competitiveness. 3. THE WORKPLACE, JOBS, AND SKILL DEMANDS ARE CHANGING: Today every student, whether he/ she plans to go on to a four-year college, trade school, entry-level job requires 21st Century skills to succeed. We need to ensure that all students are qualified to succeed in work and life in this new global economy. [http://www.p21.org] Next Generation Assessments The technology committee also considered the requirements associated with next generation assessments and computer-based testing. New York State is a cooperating state in the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) next generation Computer Based Assessments (CBAs). Presently, NYS is field testing these assessments and Schalmont CSD is taking part in these field tests at the Middle School level. Although the Board of Regents has not yet determined whether to adopt the PARCC assessments when they are available, we do know that both the NYS and PARCC assessments will be implemented with the support of technology. As indicated by the State Education Department in a memo to school districts dated January 2013, “It is advisable that school and districts aspire to the capacity to administer computer-based assessment simultaneously to all students in a single tested grade within elementary, middle, or high school grade span.” In following this advice, the Schalmont CSD has conducted an audit of our current infrastructure and technological compatibility using the PARCC assessment administration capacity planning tool to meet recommended PARCC requirements. These specifications and recommendations are delineated in Appendix A: Technology Expansions, Purchases & Timeline. 6 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 Definition of the Five Support Systems All 21st Century skills initiatives must focus on the integration of support systems to meet the needs of the 21st Century learner. These support systems revolve around five components: 1.Standards 2.Assessment 3.Curriculum and Instruction 4.Professional Development 5.Learning Environment The Schalmont Central School District recognizes that it will take an aligned, comprehensive approach across several support systems to help children develop the cognitive, academic, emotional, and physical competencies they will need to succeed in 21st Century life. 1. Standards • Focus on 21st century skills, content knowledge, and expertise. • Build understanding across and among core subjects as well as 21st century interdisciplinary themes. • Emphasize deep understanding rather than shallow knowledge • Engage students with real world data, tools, and experts they will encounter in college, on the job, and in life; students learn best when actively engaged in solving meaningful problems. • Allow for multiple measures of mastery. 2. Assessment • Supports a balance of assessment, including high quality high standardized testing along with effective, formative, and summative classroom assessments. • Emphasizes useful feedback on student performance that is embedded into everyday learning. • Requires a balance of technology enhanced, formative, and summative assessments that measure student mastery of 21st century skills. • Enables development of portfolios of student work that demonstrate mastery of 21st century skills to educators and prospective employers. • Enables a balanced portfolio of measures to assess the educational system’s effectiveness in reaching high levels of student competency in 21st century skills. 7 3. Curriculum and Instruction 5. Learning Environments • Focuses on providing opportunities for applying 21st century skills across content areas and for a competency based approach to learning. • Support professional learning communities that enable educators to collaborate, share best practices, and integrate 21st century skills into classroom practices. • Enables innovative learning methods that integrate the use of supportive technologies, inquiry, and problembased approaches and higher order thinking skills. • Enable students to learn in relevant, real-world, 21st century contexts (e.g., through project-based or other applied work). • Encourages the integration of community resources beyond school walls. • Allow equitable access to quality learning tools, technologies, and resources. 4. Professional Development • Provide 21st century architectural and interior designs for group, team, and individual learning. • Teaches 21st century skills discretely in the context of core subjects and 21st century interdisciplinary themes. • Highlights ways teachers can seize opportunities for integrating 21st century skills, tools, and teaching strategies into their classroom practice-and help them identify what activities they can replace/de-emphasize. • To create learning practices, human support, and physical environments that will support the teaching and learning of 21st century skills outcomes. • Support expanded community and international involvement in learning, both face to face and online. • Balances direct instruction with project-oriented teaching methods. • Illustrates how a deeper understanding of subject matter can actually enhance problem solving, critical thinking, and other 21st century skills. • Enables 21st century professional learning communities for teachers that model the kind of classroom learning that best promotes 21st century skills for students. • Cultivates teachers ability to identify students particular learning style, intelligences, strengths, and weaknesses. • Helps teachers develop their abilities to use various strategies (such as formative assessments) to reach divers students and create environments that support differentiated teaching and learning. • Supports the continuous evaluation of students 21st century skills development. • Encourages knowledge sharing amongst communities of practitioners, using face to face, virtual, and blended communications. Uses a scalable and sustainable model of professional development. The Schalmont Central School District, through the implementation of this technology plan, will adopt a 21st Century skills curriculum and employ methods of instruction that integrate innovative, researchproven teaching strategies, modern learning technologies, and real-world resources and contexts. 8 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 21st Century Student Outcomes & Support Systems 21ST CENTURY CONTENT/CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECT MASTERY It is important to note that no 21st Century skills implementation can be successful without developing core academic subject knowledge and understanding among all students. These skills revolve around global awareness, financial, economic, business, and entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy, environmental literacy, and health and wellness awareness. For this reason core academic subjects are a bedrock component of our technology framework. LEARNING AND INNOVATION SKILLS Students who can think critically and communicate effectively must build on a base of core academic subject knowledge. This involves critical thinking and problemsolving skills, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual learning skills, and information and media literacy skills. INFORMATION, MEDIA, AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS To be able to live, learn, and work in a technology and media-suffused environment students need to be able to navigate through and evaluate an abundance of information, adapt to rapid changes in technology tools, collaborate and make individual contributions, and demonstrate competency with a variety of technology tools and applications. Image reprinted with permission from Partnership for 21st Century Skills, http://www.p21.org LIFE SKILLS These revolve around the skills of leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, people skills, personal responsibility, self-direction, and social responsibility 9 21st Century Skills Outcomes In addition to core subject mastery, the district Technology Committee asked ourselves the following questions: Are we helping students become… • Critical Thinkers? • Problem Solvers? • Good Communicators? • Good Collaborators? • Information and Technology Literate? • Flexible and Adaptable? • Innovative and Creative? • Globally Competent? • Financially Literate? A focus of our work as a committee has been to first determine the outcomes we expect for all of our students and then make determinations of the technology tools that we can integrate K-12 to support the attainment of these outcomes. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS The Partnership for 21st Century Skills defines 21st Century Standards as those that: “Focus on 21st Century skills, content knowledge, and expertise. They build understanding across and among core subjects as well as 21st Century interdisciplinary themes. They emphasize a deep understanding rather than shallow knowledge. They engage students with real world data, tools, and experts they will encounter in college, on the job, and in life. Students learn best when actively engaged in solving meaningful problems. 21st Century standards allow for multiple measures of mastery.” To succeed at college, career, and life in the 21st Century students must be supported in mastering both content and skills. The Schalmont Central School District Technology Committee has categorized eight support systems towards helping students achieve the outcomes of 21st Century Skills initiatives. These support systems were cross-checked against the International Standards for Technology in Education (ISTE) to create the comprehensive five-year plan. In addition, the committee analyzed and reviewed the existing District Technology Plan in order to determine what components of that plan should be sustained and where there were gaps between ideology and implementation that needed to be addressed. 10 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 21st Century System Alignment The Milestones for Improving Learning & Education Guide is being used to help assess and guide the district’s approach in developing a model for 21st century learning. 1. CREATIVITY & INNOVATION We will have to look into legal aspects of student-created content and its uses in the classroom (moving forward). Sharing teacher-generated rubrics. Student having part in evaluating, rubrics that include self and peer evaluations. Fostering student leadership. Potential use of a media club from middle school A very real look at the necessity of making time or even lower to the high school level. for technical proficiency aspects of lessons and units a part of each year’s plans. How would this be possible? How do we roll it out without being overwhelming? How do we support teachers who may need help? Potential use of a media club from middle school RPI student expos are an excellent example of or even lower to the high school level. community partnering. We as a district have to be willing to give up instructional time to embrace and even seek out these opportunities. A moving portfolio policy with the infrastructure to match it would be ideal although potentially costly. Opportunities for student ownership of their environment, new user agreements as part of Web 2.0. Between district communications and our student work (Digital Photography Class, etc.), providing real-world outlets for student presentations or display of work. Designated educator leaders/tech coordinators who have built-in time to do research, develop PD, and insert into classrooms to give microlessons or aid teachers in tech applications. Current plan is somewhat CC aligned. It does mention the inclusion of creation-oriented lessons but more detail is needed. CURRENT PLAN POLICYMAKING PARTNERING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities Curricula that allows for a more open, fluid knowledge building model, which has as an intrinsic measure forecasting and prediction c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues More room for open-ended assignments in terms Project with judges from professional community. Availability of appropriate tech infrastructure Open-ended or choice based assignments allow to allow for product creation assignments and of final product. A systematic progression of for the creation of unique learning products. knowledge building around authoring tools. lessons. Reliable access to technology and ample instructional time given at lower levels so students have technical proficiency with authoring programs. Model-based assessments and lab-like Community speakers as instructors; students ***Overarching idea of a technology or environments. take lead in solving an issue provided like authoring club. Would these interest students? in government class. Use of simulations or interactive models for lessons throughout the Assessments that evaluate student abilities year. of foreshadowing, identifying cause and effect relationships, and increased formative assessment. Use community projects as basis for curriculum like lock project in CEA. Each year from midelementary should include some aspect of tech-oriented creation or product development; A systematic progression of knowledge building around authoring tools. b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression Community speakers as instructors, openness to different takes on assignments, and emphasis on identifying and using different methods of solving problems or accomplishing tasks. Student owned, student created rubrics and evaluation process. Student club that would showcase/manage a portion of the Schalmont website with student work, Legacy Projects, Blogs, Skype, virtual field trips. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT More room for open-ended assignments in terms Open-ended or choice based assignments allow of final product. A systematic progression of for the creation of unique learning products. knowledge building around authoring tools. PIG (Grade 12) PSA, 4th Grade Pp including pictures, Movie Maker (HS), PLW Projects, Library Projects K-4, Electronic Portfolios, Prezi, 21st Skills. ASSESSMENT Teachers share ideas - use STI as storage spot. A systematic progression of knowledge building around authoring tools. Student-Driven Projects, PBL, Game Based Learning, Student Choice in Learning, Student Teaching, Google Drive. INSTRUCTION a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. CCLS, 21st Century Skills should find their way into lessons/units each year and have assessments based on the ability to meet these goals and reach technical proficiency. Possible an elements of multimedia design class in which students learn authoring tools. 1. Creativity and Innovation: CURRICULUM ISTE-NETS ISTE-MILE GUIDE (Utilize staff with expertise); Turn-key model of professional development. Student-centered professional development (students design and present/teach under educator guidance) We will need an incentive for this. PBL, Prezi, learning from other educators and students, focus on 21st Century Skills, Google Drive; Technology-use PD as a measure of APPR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 11 2. COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. POLICYMAKING A direct policy that allows educators and Alluded to in parts, yet not frequently realized students greater freedom in utilizing the in practice. technologies and applications of the 21st century while in the school environment. Establish partnerships with companies (Twitter, Google Apps) to develop their existing software to better meet the educational needs in a classroom environment. Skype meetings with partners, Voicethread, Prezi, etc. CURRENT PLAN Skype, websites (blogs) twitter, Google Apps, DropBox, Prezi, Blackboard, Vimeo, Facebook, vine,texting, e-mail, Instagram, PARTNERING Peer Assessment and self-reflection opportunities. A smaller reliance on quantitative data and a greater exploration of qualitative work and assessment. CBA to be designed and used with relative regularity to prepare students for such challenges in the future. Rubrics designed to grade individual students on group projects (for example, online class discussion on classroom reading material) Final projects An infrastructure and support structure that makes constant and frequent communications and collaborative projects viable and reliable. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Technology specialist or coordinators who are given set time for tech integration work independent of their classroom time. Specialists who are expected to continue education and work with teachers to integrate tech lessons and skill development and develop training modules. Direct knowledge and comfort on the part of educators and student in trying “big things” or “new ideas” and having the ability to have them not work. Design lessons to enagae with sociocultural ideas and realities in other nations (this can be achieved with a Student-Content-Educator Relation if few others are possible. (Electronic portfolios, videos) Mastery level expectations with multiple opportunities for revision and reflection. ASSESSMENT EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute Curriculum design that is creative, includes to the learning of others. activities, meets Common Core learning with a focus on face-to-face communication as well as a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with 21st century skills. peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. A curriculum that has integral benchmark units that will develop media skills and presentation skills. b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. Use Rubicon, Google Docs, Voicethread, Edmoto, (Use of Ipad Apps like algebra touch, use of and/or other digital/social networks to regularly Google) communicate and collaborate on projects, class Instruction designed to meet the skills necessary work, studying, and research. to use the software programs /applications. 2. Communication & Collaboration INSTRUCTION CURRICULUM ISTE-NETS ISTE-MILE GUIDE Ongoing professional development /continuous changes in technology. Turn-key professional development in ICT and collaborative practices. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 12 Parent contact through technology, student connection through technology. Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 3. RESEARCH & INFORMATION FLUENCY c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. Access to variety of sources without being fettered by web filters and other hindrances. Bring in people in the research field who can demonstrate the effective use of technology and research in a meaningful authentic way, as in the real world. Provide research models and framework encompassing CCLS, content standards, technology standards for all content area teachers to use effectively with their students. Partner with school librarian to push into classrooms or learning spaces to co-facilitate the inquiry process. POLICYMAKING PARTNERING Students will be given time and access to a variety of resources based on an essential question or theme. Using a technique for inquiry that they decide will work best for them... Using such tools as Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Domain, students will be instructed in a variety of techniques in gathering data. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Students will share their results/products and data with various authentic audiences using digital presentations and/or virtual spaces. Students are given opportunities to continually reflect on their own progress based on an established framework. Provide time and access to a variety of resources for students to browse, use, and consume (and discard based on appropriateness of the source) Peer-review and student-to-student evaluation, perhaps partnered with students in other school districts. Collaborate with students to establish essential questions and themes for students to “chew” on and determine a path of inquiry that works best for them. a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry. Students are given instruction in the use of mobile Apps and other virtual spaces in order to collaborate with peers and teachers. Student-created comprehensive (showing growth Extend beyond textbook and traditional materials, incorporating interdisciplinary content, over time) e-portfolios that are self- and peerassessed and shared with parents and peers. collaboration, and resources beyond the classroom. Establish a “who cares” component in the form of a research project that steers the students to focus beyond immediate content to address authentic issues and audiences (research projects, etc). Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. ASSESSMENT 3. Research & Information Fluency: INSTRUCTION CURRICULUM ISTE-NETS ISTE-MILE GUIDE CURRENT PLAN Mobile Apps and other virtual spaces readily available to students and teachers to collaborate. Collaborative with teacher as the facilitator and allow students to create learning experiences based on the framework put forth by the instructor. Students are accountable to assess and collaborate with peers and instructor, and peer-review is a valid source of formative assessment. Give students a platform to focus on their own learning styles so they can successfully navigate the learning process. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Provide ongoing professional development in the inquiry model as a dynamic viable process for all content area research. Educate educators on what the vision is and what it looks like, and give time to process and experiment with techniques. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 13 4. CREATIVE THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions or complete a project b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation Successes of lessons and units designed with critical thinking in mind highlighted and explored as a group. Potential for leaders to be identified to keep up to date on research. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Introduce and integrate 21st Century Learning Skills in all content areas. Inquiry based learning opportunities. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. CURRICULUM ISTE-NETS PARTNERING Utilize Library Media Center to showcase a variety of technology resources. Invite community members to share expertise related to the project. Introduce and develop individual and/or collaborative electronic portfolios. Allow students to go through process and reflect on what steps were necessary to complete the task. Introduce samples of authentic problems (such as cyberbullying) and ask ss what questions would they need to ask to understand this problem. Provide formal technology education for students in grades K-12. Instruction is student-centered, differentiated, inquiry-based, producing products that demonstrate content mastery and critical thinking skills. INSTRUCTION POLICYMAKING Systematic and phased assessments available that assess process as well as end result. Peer and self reflections based off of alternative assessment models (diary, essay, critique works) ASSESSMENT ISTE-MILE GUIDE CURRENT PLAN Direct knowledge and comfort on the part of educators and students in trying “big things” or “new ideas” and having the ability to have them not work. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Provide ongoing PD increasing teachers’ awareness and implementation of 21st Century Learning Skills. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 14 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 5. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology and supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT POLICYMAKING Teacher/student user agreement PARTNERING Parent education and awareness programs on the uses (positive and negative) of technology, devices, and Web 2.0). Demonstrate digital citizenship via report card. Current plan is somewhat CC aligned. It does mention the inclusion of creation-oriented lessons but more detail is needed. CURRENT PLAN Sufficient technology setting (i.e. student computers, Smartboards,etc.) Track, categorize, and report infractions related to Demonstrate positive social behavior (follows digital citizenship. rules). ASSESSMENT Promote and enforce digital citizenship (teachers/administrators) Tied directly to curriculum. Real life examples that are purposeful and encourage and motivate students to use technology beyond entertainment. For students/parents/teachers demonstrate understanding of cyber safety,legal, ethical and safety issues, and protection of personal ID. INSTRUCTION EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Curriculum (cross-curricular) to support the instruction. ****A high school level class in media literacy and computer skills as a prerequisite to graduate would offer a strong setting in which to teach and advocate digital citizenship, global awareness and media, creation, authoring, and research skills. Materials for instruction. Identify technological skills needed for jobs. 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. CURRICULUM ISTE-NETS ISTE-MILE GUIDE Increase teacher knowledge to ensure consistent understanding of digital citizenship PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 15 6. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS & CONCEPTS d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. c. Troubleshoot systems and applications. b. Select and use applications effectively and productively. An administration that is open to experimental lessons integrating technology within the curricula. POLICYMAKING Assessments reflect and match the tiered system with an intervention system to support skill development Communicate a willingness to bring in research projects and experts from SUNY Albany on knowledge-building and PBL. An awareness of and advocacy of pursuing technology grants (IDEA Grants). Teachers have training and access to video support in common programs (word, excel, etc…) as well as documents that can be given to students. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRENT PLAN An environment that supports the use and development of student technology skills. A potential for a laptop cart in each department. A professional technology teacher/specialist to develop such documents, take recommendations for technology integration and teach technology An atmosphere of moving students towards integration. self-direction and independence in technology troubleshooting and application. Take advantage of existing technology infrastructure and expand capacity. Cloud-based tech that allows collaboration and flexible units of time. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT A policy that allows a greater level of trust for Emphasis on technology skills such as students and their technological competency and keyboarding, (3, 4, 6th grades). personal responsibility. 4.1 of Tech Plan includes concepts of PBL, NEED District-wide access to Cloud Tech for resources, use, research tools. The question is, are students in order to move forward with 21st we doing this, is it embedded in curricula. Century integration. Adult education opportunities that increasingly School expectations: (3) general activities to enable learners to meet tech standards (basic focus on technology and 21st century skills. Ability to vet and accept new useful sites, and technology resources for a quick turnaround and ones). greater instructor/student flexibility in access to resources. Students to complete a research project each Bring in business leaders/ community technology semester. leaders to partner at the classroom, building, and Creation of tangible incentives for educators to district level. lead, teach, and asses 21st C skills (both to peers and students). PARTNERING Technology professional to work with teachers to The use of guest-speakers at the higher education level. integrate technology, research technology uses and work on/implement technology-oriented Exploration of internships possibilities (New professional development. Visions. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Instruction is differentiated to address the tiered system of technology skill development from K-12. Grade-level based lessons/units developed that are grounded in critical thinking and problemsolving/21st C skills based. A developed understanding of help functions and sources from which to troubleshoot problems and solve technology dilemmas independently. If Cloud-Tech was accessibly by students they could have access and develop their own E-portfolio, this could have district-expectations that would be expanded and increased on a yearly basis. Develop a common technology approach, terms The common tech curricula plan will filter and common applied theory that will be part of a down to the instructional level and push to district-wide technology curricula plan. opportunities beyond the school day as well (clubs, student-centered community service/ events, student instructors, tutoring etc.) Curricula has a measured, tiered system of technology skill development integrated with Grade-level based lessons/units developed that subject areas in an authentic manner. are technology/21st C skills based. a. Understand and use technology systems. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Common rubrics based upon technology benchmarks. Assessments of technology skills (typing, media design, the ability to navigate technology, read and comprehend, analyze, and utilize and perform technology tasks from an all-digital environment independently). ASSESSMENT Grade-level technology benchmarks. The creation Teachers will integrate technology benchmarks of a low-grade technology class ( a specific class into lessons and PBL. These technology markers with a teacher) or develop a separate/integrated will be grade specific and weighted in scores. technology curricula (common rubrics) that can be value-added and grade specific but follow students through school. 6. Technology Operations & Concepts: INSTRUCTION CURRICULUM ISTE-NETS ISTE-MILE GUIDE 16 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 17 Strategic Objectives & Student Outcomes The Schalmont Central School District, through the implementation of this technology plan, will adopt a 21st Century skills curriculum and employ methods of instruction that integrate innovative, researchproven teaching strategies, modern learning technologies, and real-world resources and contexts. Strategic Objectives • Tailor curriculum to include 21st Century competencies • Create opportunities to improve student outcome • Design infrastructure to implement 21st Century vision and achievement outcomes • Increase partnerships with businesses and college • Implement Project Based Learning • Create opportunities for students to take risks Student Outcomes Are you READY for the 21st Century? R=Reach Intrinsic motivation Critical thinking Improved work ethic Self-directed/lifelong learner E=Engage Collaboration and communication Leadership Creativity Home/school connections Serving learning/internships and externships A=Adapt Flexibility Problem solving Real world applications Knowledge across disciplines Innovation D=Diversify Skill sets and experience connected to real world application Global and cultural awareness, skills and expertise Y=Yours... Own It! Responsibility Accountability Demonstration of skills through portfolios Evidence of mastery Passion for learning 18 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 1: Use educational technology appropriately to improve learning and monitor student progress Strategy Action A. Curriculum 1.1 Integrate technology with instruction in all curriculum in order to provide students with a variety of learning opportunities. Create a technology curriculum committee to design the scope and sequence K-12 for technology integration. 1.2 Use technology to access the global education community. Schalmont 1:1 devices Teachers Smart Boards MS digital literacy course HS tech courses Add online courses to HS Career Class curriculum Create “I Can” statements related to common core. Who Institute (STI) Tech Subcommittee on Curriculum Integration Teachers Administrators Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) Teachers Administrators TIS Timeframe January - June 2014 Completed Curriculum by June 2016 Evidence Document within the Technology Plan - Google migration - New courses - BYOD - 1:1 Devices - Interactive boards - Curriculum and “I Can” statements added to the website Beginning September 2015 Annually Observed instruction that meets global education outreach initiatives. Cited observations of instructions that demonstrates the use of technology in regular instruction (10 lessons worth) -Tech TOSA’s observations from the year/executive summary -Part of summary meetings -Technology/round tables Technology Upgrade to District Distance Learning Lab Continue expansion of Credit Recovery Program Additional Devices SWD B. Instruction 1.3 Use technology that accommodates each student’s learning style and needs. a) Planning includes Administrators the implementation of technology to differentiate TIS the diverse needs of learners. b) Support distance learning and expand distance learning opportunities. c) Androids/Kindles/Nooks/ Apps for education/iPads d) Coordinators review tech curriculum and incorporate into planning September 2015 1.4 Teachers will guide students to become independent, selfdetermining learners who seek out answers to complex problems. Teachers will: Teachers a) increasingly move towards a facilitator role in student education. Beginning September 2015 Annually b) challenge students with authentic problems and real life scenarios. c) create lessons of varying difficulty to challenge students’ ability to research, analyze and synthesize information. Teachers Administrators TIS Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs) Annually a) Cited observations of instruction that demonstrate a shift in instructional practice. b) Evidence through student artifacts and legacy projects. c) Cited observations of instructions that demonstrate a shift in instructional practice. d) Share outs at staff meeting or tech circles e)Sharing of student projects “Best of Schoology” 19 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 1: Use educational technology appropriately to improve learning and monitor student progress Strategy Action C. Assessment 1.5 Use student information system to provide continual updates on student progress and allow teachers, students, and parents to view student progress securely via the internet. a) Expand parent portal options on current data system. 1.6 Use student information system to provide community with student achievement data. a) Create a district-wide Data Dashboard to align with Strategic Plan metrics. 1.8 Provide appropriate technology for schools to be ready for online testing. 1.9 Teachers will use data to make meaningful and effective changes to instruction. Director of Curriculum STI Tech Subcommittee on Curriculum Integration Teachers Administrators TIS Timeframe By June 2016 Evidence a) Increased options to include gradebook view, student attendance, homework assignments, and assessment results for both parents and students b) Purchase and Implement LMS - Schoology c) Fall 2016 Schoology Parent Portal begins full implementation d) Guru in use to create data dashboards Implement technology curriculum K-12. b) Explore elementary program (i.e. coding, Mindcraft club, robotics club c) implement STEM summer camp K-4 summer 2016 d) implement Makersapce MS library a) 1.7 Ready every student to be technology proficient for testing. Who a) Implement Technology Plan according to timeline. a) Implement and provide access to a common Learning Management System (i.e. Connect). b) Teachers use LMS to monitor results and guide instruction. Teachers Administrators TIS By June 2016 a) Data Dashboard for view on district website/Guru b) Training for all staff in Guru 2016-17 Technology Curriculum Committee June 2016 Each school Labs 1:1 devices In full by June 2017 Technology Integration Specialist TOSAs Administration Director of Curriculum September 2015 Begin September 2015 a) Develop curriculum b) ELA grade 8 computer field testing c) 4th grade typing club d) Digital literacy 6th grade Hardware in place Learning Management System “Schoology” up and running Schoology audits/ ongoing 20 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 2: Learning environment Strategy Action 2.1 Use technology rich environments to help students solve problems, make decisions, and express themselves. 2.2 Provide students with authentic technology experiences with global audiences. a) Pilot 21st Century Classrooms. b) Expanded use of Media Labs and Tech centers for authentic instruction. c) iPads/Apps SWD/Autism a)Teachers develop authentic problems for collaboration and global participation. Who Director of Curriculum STI Tech Subcommittee on Curriculum Integration Teachers Administrators TIS Teachers Administrators TIS Timeframe Evidence a) By June 2016 Two classrooms set b) September 2015 Devices for SWD K-12 (here and outside agencies) c) Begin September 2015 HS SUPA class Digital Literacy Expansion of distance learning to second lab a) September 2015 b) March 2016 - Increase in Twitter usage for projects b) November professional development 2.3 Maintain a secure wireless network in each building to meet the instructional bandwidth requirements (i.e. computer labs, laptops carts, and BYOD mobile devices). 2.4 Develop a plan to acquire tablets for all students in grades 5-12 within 5 years. a) Ensure secure and adequate wireless needs are met for 21st century education. a) Implement infrastructure and hardware components of the Technology Plan. - Gr. 6 digital literacy course - High school course TIS Instructional Technology (IT department September 2015 Technology Cabinet Grades 9-12: September 2015 Grades 5-9: September 2016 Grade 8: 2016-17 Grade 6-7: 2017-18 Grade 5: 2018-19 Completed network infrastructure 1:1 devices in place (Chromebooks) Orientation grade 9 annually Grade 9-10 student roundtable Grade 7 1:1 Chromebooks in school 21 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 2: Learning environment Strategy Action Who 2.5 Provide a plan to acquire interactive devices in 100% of the classrooms within 5 years. a) Implement infrastructure and hardware components of the Technology Plan. Technology Cabinet 2.6 Continue to provide and update computers throughout the district with the latest software. a) Implement infrastructure and hardware components of the Technology Plan. IT Department 2.7 Provide a laptop for all teachers to have network access from anywhere in district. a) Implement infrastructure and hardware components of the Technology Plan. IT Department 2.8 Ensure that internet speed and bandwidth meets both the needs of the district and requirements of next generation online assessments. a) Implement infrastructure and hardware components of the Technology Plan. IT Department 2.9 Continue to partner with NERIC and district Technology Coordinators to maximize the district’s ability to service and repair education technology. a) Annual review of NERIC services aligned to the implementation timeline of the technology plan. b) Create student help desk 2016 Timeframe Evidence June 2019 Completed plan to include elementary Annually Ongoing updates met September 2014 District-wide network access 1:1 laptops for teachers in place September 2015 Completed infrastructure in place Ongoing partnerships Superintendent IT Department Technology Cabinet TIS Annually repairs at minimum/ reduced rate annually Cadre of student technology assistants in place 22 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 3 – Provide Professional Development and ongoing support enabling staff to be knowledgeable when working in technology rich environments Strategy Action 3.1 All teachers will meet the NET Standards for teachers. Who a) Offer multiple opportunities for professional development in the NETS Standards for all teachers. b) Articulate professional development timeline within district’s Professional Development Plan. 3.2 The Schalmont Teacher’s Institute (STI) will create professional learning communities with other teaching professionals to remain current on best practices related to technology integration including online computerbased training. a) STI Steering Committee will research methodologies for integrating technology into regular classroom instruction. These practices will be shared within the PDP. 3.3 Technology Integration Specialist will conduct workshops and offer individual support for classroom teachers, teaching assistants, special education teachers and specialists in each building. a) TIS attends workshops and professional develop to build skills and repertoire for teaching methodologies for technology integration. b) TIS will collaborate with STI to deliver jobembedded training related to technology integration. b)TIS creates a schedule of ongoing workshops and job-embedded sessions to assist teachers in designing lessons that utilize technology as a teaching tool. Timeframe Evidence Director of Curriculum STI Tech Subcommittee on Curriculum Integration Teachers Administrators TIS Annually a) Implementation of NETS Standards in instruction will be evidenced through formal and informal observations. Technology Curriculum Committee Annually Developed Professional Development Offerings for teachers. Annually Workshops b) Annual Professional Development Plan includes opportunities for all teachers to be trained in NETS Standards. TIS Director of Curriculum STI Teacher TOSA Professional Development offerings - Brochures by quarter - On website, podcasts, tutorials 23 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 3 – Provide Professional Development and ongoing support enabling staff to be knowledgeable when working in technology rich environments Strategy Action 3.4 Technology Coordinators and Technology Integration Specialist will collaborate with school staff and be a liaison between schools and Information, Communications, and Technology Services (ICT). The Coordinators and TIS will also work with School Library Media Specialists to share and trade new technologies and promote the use of new software and new applications. 3.5 Technology Support Services (TSS) will provide technical support in each school and will maintain instructional technology tools. a) TIS will serve as a liaison between STI, and Building Technology Coordinators in aligning efforts to promote the use of 21st century skills and technology integration in regular instruction. a) Implement infrastructure and hardware components of the Technology Plan. b) TSS will maintain a system to ensure instructional technology tools are in working order for classroom integration. Who Timeframe TIS STI Building Coordinators TOSAs Annually IT Department Annually Evidence - Meetings, agendas, minutes - Reports to technology cabinet IT tickets 24 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 4: Educational Leadership Strategy 4.1 Administrators will meet the NET Standards for administrators. Action a) Offer multiple opportunities for professional development in the NETS Standards for all administrators. b) Create collaborative communities with other teaching and administrative professionals to remain current on best practices related to technology. Who Superintendent Timeframe Evidence Annually Annual evaluations and observations Administrators Evidence of technology use in regular school communications TIS c) Require use of Google/ Schoology by Administrators 4.2 Create opportunities for student learning as it relates to technology skills and knowledge of the 21st century student. a) Leaders explore multiple opportunities to integrate 21st century skills into both the classroom and school culture. Administrators 4.3 Create appropriate professional development opportunities to help teachers understand the role of technology and instruction. a) Leaders work with TIS, TOSAs, Director of Curriculum, and STI to align Professional Development opportunities for instructional technology integration at the building level. Administrators 4.4 Use technology in a timely and effective manner in order to transmit information to stakeholders. a) Leaders model the use of technology in communications with students, staff, and parents. Administrators b) Leaders utilize technology as a tool in their efforts to further the components of the Technology Plan. TIS September 2015 - Courses in place - Technology cabinet minutes/plans Annually Director of Curriculum TOSAs TIS Director of Curriculum TOSAs Professional development in place (see 3.2, 3.3) “Unconference”/super users of technology share best practice on conference days BLC Conference Google Summit Ongoing “Google Tips” Technology Fairs Observations Evaluations Artifacts Annually 25 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 5: Partnering - Expand partnerships between district schools and businesses, local colleges and universities, community residents, and parents using technology Strategy - 5.1 Use district homepage and social media as a means of communicating district news. Action a) Work with BOCES to ensure district website and social media is innovative easily navigable for our community’s use. Who Administrators Timeframe Evidence September 2015 - News and information available at schalmont.org Communications Liaisons - Tech integration site b) District website and social media make use of timely submissions of information and updates to engage the end-user. 5.2 Maintain and increase the use of the parent data portal for greater parent accessibility. 5.3 Seek and create new partnerships and opportunities for students with area colleges, universities, alternative education environments, and businesses. Superintendent a) Research and implement parent portal innovations to best serve parents, students, and the community. a) Research area businesses seeking partnerships to provide opportunities for students through internships and externships. b) Seek partnership with SUNY Albany’s College of Nanoscale Engineering and Sciences. c) Continue and expand New Visions opportunities for students. Administrators September 2016 Director of Curriculum Enhanced Parent Portal options in place TOSAS TIS Administrators Director of Curriculum Project Lead the Way Instructors TOSAs TIS Annually Established program/ events in place 26 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 Instructional Technology Plan Goals Goal 6: Policymaking Strategy Action Who Timeframe Evidence 6.1 Update all Board of Education policies pertaining to the use of technology in schools to match goals and standards outlined within the Technology Integration Plan this includes a review of the district internet safety policy and all policies related to the social and ethical uses of technology. a) Review current policies and revise as appropriate to align with Technology Plan. Technology Cabinet In place September 2015 Completed policies and forms 6.2 Develop social media guidelines for safe and effective use by students, staff, and administrators. a) Research pros and cons of social media usage in schools in order to make a policy change recommendation on this matter. Superintendent Board of Education b) Create associated regulations to align with updated Board of Education policies. b) Implement recommendation based on research and best practices. Superintendent September 2015 Gr. 6 digital literacy course Guidelines distributed to staff and on school district website 27 Student Standards & Skills In association with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®), Schalmont has adopted the six ISTE definitive standards for learning, teaching and leading in the digital age. Standard 1: Creativity & Innovation “Make It!” Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. A.Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. B.Create original works as a means of personal or group expression. C. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. D. Identify trends and forecast possibilities. Standard 2: Communication & Collaboration “Share It!” Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. A.Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. B.Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. Standard 3: Research & Information Fluency “Find It!” Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. A.Plan strategies to guide inquiry. B.Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. C. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. D. Process data and report results. Standard 4: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making “Solve It!” Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. A.Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation Standard 5: Digital Citizenship “Protect It!” Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal ethical behavior. A.Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. B.Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. C.Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. D.Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. Standard 6: Technology Operations & Concepts “Use It!” Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. A.Understand and use technology systems. B. Select and use applications effectively and productively. B.Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project C. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. C. Troubleshoot systems and applications. C. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. D. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. D. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. D. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. 28 Five Year Technology Plan 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8 Examples of 21st Century Skills in the Classroom The following list of ideas are “provided in an effort to bring the standards to life and demonstrate the variety of activities possible. Space limitations and the realities of the constantly evolving learning and technology landscapes make it impossible to provide a comprehensive collection of examples and consequently, students and teachers should not feel constrained by this resource.” ---ISTE Website PK-Grade 2 (ages 4-8) The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during PreKindergarten through second grade (ages 4–8). 1.Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich resources. (1, 2) 2.Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1, 3, 4) 3.Engage in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through e-mail and other electronic means. (2, 6) 4.In a collaborative work group, use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum area. (1, 2, 6) 5.Find and evaluate information related to a current or historical person or event using digital resources. (3) 6.Use simulations and graphical organizers to explore and depict patterns of growth such as the life cycles of plants and animals. (1, 3, 4) 7.Demonstrate the safe and cooperative use of technology. (5) 8.Independently apply digital tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. (4, 6) 9.Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (6) 10.Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and websites. (6) KEY The numbers in parentheses after each item identify the standards (1–6): 1. Creativity & Innovation 2. Communication & Collaboration 3. Research and Information Fluency 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, & Decision Making 5. Digital Citizenship 6. Technology Operations & Concepts Technology At-A-Glance by Grade Level Please note: This is a living document which establishes where some of the larger 21st century skills should be introduced. It is meant to be revisited yearly and modified as technology will certainly grow and accelerate. Pre-Kindergarten - In development Kindergarten - In development First Grade - Computer basics, beginning research (I wonder...) Second Grade - Keyboarding (various functions) Third Grade - Keyboarding (cultural communication) Fourth Grade - Navigating the Web/databases for information - keywords and key ideas Fifth Grade - Web reliability, research (Gathering facts and synthesizing into an outcome) Sixth Grade - Digital citizenship, word processing Seventh Grade - Presenting (sharing sources) Eighth Grade - Databases Ninth Grade - Collaboration (interact, collaborate and create with peers) Tenth Grade - Creativity (video, interactive, documentary) Eleventh Grade - Advanced resources (journals, databases) Twelfth Grade - PSA’s 29 Examples of 21st Century Skills in the Classroom Grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) Grades 6-8 (ages 11-14) The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during grades 3-5 (ages 8-11). The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during grades 6-8 (ages 11-14). 1.Produce a media-rich digital story about a significant local event based on first-person interviews. (1, 2, 3, 4) 1.Describe and illustrate a contentrelated concept or process using a model, simulation, or conceptmapping software. (1, 2) 2.Use digital-imaging technology to modify or create works of art for use in a digital presentation. (1, 2, 6) 2.Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events. (1, 2, 6) 3.Recognize bias in digital resources while researching an environmental issue with guidance from the teacher. (3, 4) 4.Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize, and analyze data to evaluate theories or test hypotheses. (3, 4, 6) 5.Identify and investigate a global issue and generate possible solutions using digital tools and resources. (3, 4) 6.Conduct science experiments using digital instruments and measurement devices. (4, 6) 7.Conceptualize, guide, and manage individual or group learning projects using digital planning tools with teacher support. (4, 6) 8.Practice injury prevention by applying a variety of ergonomic strategies when using technology. (5) 9.Debate the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the global community. (5, 6) 10.Apply previous knowledge of digital technology operations to analyze and solve current hardware and software problems. (4, 6) 3.Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using digital tools and resources. (1, 4) 4.Participate in a cooperative learning project in an online learning community. (2) 5.Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3) 6.Employ data-collection technology such as probes, handheld devices, and geographic mapping systems to gather, view, analyze, and report results for content-related problems. (3, 4, 6) 7.Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems. (3, 4, 6) 8.Use collaborative electronic authoring tools to explore common curriculum content from multicultural perspectives with other learners. (2, 3, 4, 5) 9.Integrate a variety of file types to create and illustrate a document or presentation. (1, 6) 10.Independently develop and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems. (4, 6) Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during grades 9-12 (ages 14-18). 1.Design, develop, and test a digital learning game to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to curriculum content. (1, 4) 2.Create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate an understanding of different historical periods, cultures, and countries. (1, 2) 3.Select digital tools or resources to use for a real-world task and justify the selection based on their efficiency and effectiveness. (3, 6) 4.Employ curriculum-specific simulations to practice critical-thinking processes. (1, 4) 5.Identify a complex global issue, develop a systematic plan of investigation, and present innovative sustainable solutions. (1, 2, 3, 4) 6.Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs. (4, 5, 6) 7.Design a website that meets accessibility requirements. (1, 5) 8.Model legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology by properly selecting, acquiring, and citing resources. (3, 5) 9.Create media-rich presentations for other students on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources. (1, 5) 10.Configure and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems to optimize their use for learning and productivity. (4, 6) Technology “At A Glance” by Grade Level: This is a living document which establishes where some of the larger 21st century skills should be introduced. It is meant to be revisited yearly and modified as technology will certainly grow and accelerate. PK K 1 Computer Basics, Beginning Research (I wonder...) 2 KeyBoarding - Various Functions 3 Keyboarding - Cultural Communication 4 Navigating the Web/databases for Information - Key words and key ideas 5 Web Reliability, Research (Gathering facts and synthesizing into an outcome) 6 Digital Citizenship, Word Processing 7 Presenting - Sharing Sources 8 Databases 9 Collaboration - Interact, Collaborate and create with peers. 10 Creativity (Video, Interactive, Documentary 11 Advanced Resources (Journals, Databases) 12 PSA’s 30 Schalmont Central Schools Technology Plan In association with The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®), Schalmont has adopted the six ISTE definitive standards for learning, teaching and leading in the digital age. Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration " Make It! " “ Share it! “ Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a) Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes a) Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b) Create original works as a means of personal or group expression b) Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c) Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues c) Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures d) Identify trends and forecast possibilities d) Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems Standard 3: Research and Information Fluency Standard 4: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making " Find It! " " Solve It! " Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, use information. manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. a) Plan strategies to guide inquiry a) Identify and define authentic problems and significant b) Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, questions for investigation synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media b) Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project c) Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to c) Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make specific tasks informed decisions d) Process data and report results Standard 5: Digital Citizenship d) Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions Standard 6: Technology Operations and Concepts " Protect it “ " Use It " Students understand human, cultural, and societal Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. issues related to technology and practice legal ethical behavior. a) Understand and use technology systems a) Advocate and practice safe, legal, and b) Select and use applications effectively and productively responsible use of information and technology b) Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c) Troubleshoot systems and applications d) Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies c) Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d) Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship 31 Examples of 21st Century Skills in the Classroom: The following list of ideas are “provided in an effort to bring the standards to life and demonstrate the variety of activities possible. Space limitations and the realities of the constantly evolving learning and technology landscapes make it impossible to provide a comprehensive collection of examples…... and consequently, students and teachers should not feel constrained by this resource.” ---ISTE Website --------------------------------------- PK–Grade 2 (ages 4–8) The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during PK–Grade 2 (ages 4–8): 1. Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich resources. (1, 2) 2. Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1, 3, 4) 3. Engage in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through e-mail and other electronic means. (2, 6) 4. In a collaborative work group, use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum area. (1, 2, 6) 5. Find and evaluate information related to a current or historical person or event using digital resources. (3) 6. Use simulations and graphical organizers to explore and depict patterns of growth such as the life cycles of plants and animals. (1, 3, 4) 7. Demonstrate the safe and cooperative use of technology. (5) 8. Independently apply digital tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. (4, 6) 9. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (6) 10. Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and websites. (6) The numbers in parentheses after each item identify the standards (1–6) 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 --------------------------------------- 32 Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11): 1. Produce a media-rich digital story about a significant local event based on first-person interviews. (1, 2, 3, 4) 2. Use digital-imaging technology to modify or create works of art for use in a digital presentation. (1, 2, 6) 3. Recognize bias in digital resources while researching an environmental issue with guidance from the teacher. (3, 4) 4. Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize, and analyze data to evaluate theories or test hypotheses. (3, 4, 6) 5. Identify and investigate a global issue and generate possible solutions using digital tools and resources. (3, 4) 6. Conduct science experiments using digital instruments and measurement devices. (4, 6) 7. Conceptualize, guide, and manage individual or group learning projects using digital planning tools with teacher support. (4, 6) 8. Practice injury prevention by applying a variety of ergonomic strategies when using technology. (5) 9. Debate the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the global community. (5, 6) 10. Apply previous knowledge of digital technology operations to analyze and solve current hardware and software problems. (4, 6) The numbers in parentheses after each item identify the standards (1–6): 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 --------------------------------------- Grades 6–8: (ages 11–14) The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14): 1. Describe and illustrate a content-related concept or process using a model, simulation, or concept-mapping software. (1, 2) 2. Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events. (1, 2, 6) 3. Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using digital tools and resources. (1, 4) 4. Participate in a cooperative learning project in an online learning community. (2) 5. Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3) 6. Employ data-collection technology such as probes, handheld devices, and geographic mapping systems to gather, view, analyze, and report results for content-related problems. (3, 4, 6) 7. Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems. (3, 4, 6) 8. Use collaborative electronic authoring tools to explore common curriculum content from multicultural perspectives with other learners. (2, 3, 4, 5) 9. Integrate a variety of file types to create and illustrate a document or presentation. (1, 6) 10. Independently develop and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems. (4, 6) The numbers in parentheses after each item identify the standards (1–6) 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 -------------------------------------- 33 Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18) The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18): 1. Design, develop, and test a digital learning game to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to curriculum content. (1, 4) 2. Create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate an understanding of different historical periods, cultures, and countries. (1, 2) 3. Select digital tools or resources to use for a real-world task and justify the selection based on their efficiency and effectiveness. (3, 6) 4. Employ curriculum-specific simulations to practice critical-thinking processes. (1, 4) 5. Identify a complex global issue, develop a systematic plan of investigation, and present innovative sustainable solutions. (1, 2, 3, 4) 6. Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs. (4, 5, 6) 7. Design a Website that meets accessibility requirements. (1, 5) 8. Model legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology by properly selecting, acquiring, and citing resources. (3, 5) 9. Create media-rich presentations for other students on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources. (1, 5) 10. Configure and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems to optimize their use for learning and productivity. (4, 6) The numbers in parentheses after each item identify the standards (1–6) 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 -------------------------------------- Key to Scope & Sequence: A= awareness of skill/standard I= introduce skill/standard R= reinforce skill/standard M= master skill/standard 34 "Make It" STE Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a) Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b) Create original works as a means of personal or group expression c) Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues d) Identify trends and forecast possibilities Using and Creating Multimedia Presentations: 3 4 5 open and close a presentation template I R M create, save, print, retrieve and close slide I R M rearrange slide using slide sorter or a storyboard feature to organize presentation I R M use icons and menus I R M cut, copy, and paste text I R M I R M I R Student Skills: What we want the students to do... K 1 2 insert graphics, clip art, sounds, and multimedia files insert objects such as graphs, charts and spreadsheets modify background and layout of slides I 6 7 R M manage headers and footers I R M adjust presentation timing, and action buttons I R M apply principles and elements of design I R M utilize tools to edit text size, shape and color I R M save presentations in other formats work in various modes and views (outline, notes and presentation) Using web based presentation resources and websites to develop presentations I I R R M I R 8 9 10 11 12 M M M 35 STE Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation Using and Creating Spreadsheets: Student Skills: What we want the students to do... 6 7 Select a cell, multiple cells I R M Enter data into cells I R M Change font style, color, size I R M Align cells I R M Create basic charts and graphs I R M select multiple cells I R M insert/ delete cells, rows, columns I R M Move/copy cells, rows, columns I R M Change width, height, color of cells I R M use sort option I R M use simple formulas (sum, average) I R M create complex formulas (mean, mode, %) K 1 2 3 4 5 I 8 9 10 11 12 R M 36 STE Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation Using Word Processing Skills: Student Skills: What we want the students to do... K 1 create, save, retrieve, print and close document I 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 M insert and manipulate clip art, photos, charts, and graphs I use grammar and spell check I R M adjust line spacing I R M I R R M insert headers, footers, pagination I R R M adjust margins and page views I I adding bullets and number lists 12 I R M I cut, copy and paste text and pictures R M R M adding and adjusting textboxes I R M R M create tables I R M use function keys and keyboard shortcuts I R M troubleshoot formatting problems-use help feature I R R M save documents as other formats I R R M using and navigating menus I R R M I R M use program-specific templates and stationery I R M insert spreadsheets and formulas I R M use word count tool use print preview 11 R M create columns use undo and redo icons 10 R R R M use formatting toolbar adjust font styles, size, color 7 I I R M R M 37 "Share it" ISTE Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a) Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b) Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c) Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures d) Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems Student Skills: What we want the students to do... K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Collaborate safely and responsibly with others to exchange ideas electronically (e.g., blogs, wikis, email, chat), to develop new understandings, to make decisions, to solve problems, and to broaden and deepen understanding within the technology learning community and beyond. I R R R R R M Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media as members of a social and intellectual network of learners. I R M I R M R M Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others, either individually or in project teams, to produce original electronic works or solve problems. I R Develop cultural understanding, global awareness, and respect for differing interests and experiences of others by engaging, through the use of technology, with learners of other cultures to solicit diverse perspectives while searching for information, collaborating with others, and participating as a member of the community. Use knowledge and information skills and dispositions to engage in public conversation and debate around issues of common concern within and beyond the learning community. I 9 M Use social networks and information tools both electronically and in person to gather and share information exhibiting responsibility, safety, and etiquette I Use email, chat, or other electronic means to compose, send, retrieve, read, reply to, forward, save, print and delete messages engage in learning activities through a variety of collaborative platforms I R M I R M create and use group addresses in order to collaborate efficiently and effectively I R M video conference with others outside the school walls I R M publish a finished work for viewing online I R M share documents with others I R M practice appropriate communication etiquette showing digital citizenship I R M participate on virtual teams in projects spread across the globe 10 11 12 R M I R 38 M "Find It" ISTE Standard 3: Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. a) Plan strategies to guide inquiry b) Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c) Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks d) Process data and report results Student Skills: What we want the students to do... K 1 2 3 4 5 6 A I R M 7 8 9 10 11 12 Basics: Use online catalogs to locate, access, and use resources (print and e-books, targeted websites, resource lists) Differentiate between digital resources (databases, encyclopedias, websites, search engines, social media platforms) A I Understand the organizational structure of various digital resources, and how to navigate each effectively A I R M I R M Search/Locate: Develop search strategies appropriate to the information need (natural language, keywords, synonyms, Boolean operators) A Refine search strategies using tools within databases or other digital resource (full-text, peer-review, advanced-search options to narrow or broaden search) A I R Locate information in various formats (video, podcast, graphs, images) A I Evaluate information for relevance, accuracy, reliability, and purpose, including dynamic online content (social media, blogs, wikis) A A I I Choose material suitable for grade level and academic rigor A I R M I R M M I R M M A I R M M A I R M M R M R M Organize/Synthesize: Organize virtual information in a beneficial way, e.g., using Favorites and bookmarking sites A Organize and synthesize data from various resources, using online tools such as Noodletools and Google Docs A Use online note-taking resources effectively (Noodletools, Spicy Nodes) Express: Create an authentic product appropriate to task purpose and intended audience, using relevant format or platform Share information and collaborate in participatory environments (GoogleDocs) Transfer knowledge gained to new formats as they evolve A I R A A I R M Ethical Use of Digital Resources: Understand plagiarism, paraphrasing, and correct citation Understand copyright issues and licensing as they apply to remixing/repurposing material from other sources, Creative Commons, etc. A I M M R M M 39 M "Solve It" ISTE Standard 4: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. a) Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b) Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c) Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d) Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. Using Word Processing Skills Student Skills: What we want the students to do... Connects ideas to own interests. K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 M Develops researchable questions to address the issue at hand, with guidance as needed. M Analyzes and evaluates what is known, observed or experienced to form tentative thesis or hypothesis. M Identifies target audience. M Uses digital tools such as Noodletools to organize notes, data, findings Uses digital tools to collaborate with peers within the classroom, as well as outside the classroom. M I R R R R Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize, and analyze data to evaluate theories or test hypotheses M Apply digital tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems (gather, view and analyze data, and report results M Compare and contrast data and findings with peers using spreadsheets and other digital tools. M M Challenges ideas in text and makes notes of questions to pursue in additional sources. M Recognizes bias in digital resources M Use collaborative electronic authoring tools to explore content w/others M Presents different perspectives with evidence for each. Develops own point of view and supports with evidence; Recognizes that own point of view influences the interpretation of information Recognizes the effect of different perspectives/points of view on info. M M Apply previous knowledge of technology to new situations/applications Develops a schema or mind map to express the big idea and the relationships among supporting ideas and topics of interest. 10 11 12 M M M Troubleshoot software issues M Produce a media rich digital story Design, develop and test a digital learning game 40 ISTE Standard 5: Digital Citizenship “Protect it!” Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal ethical behavior a) Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b) Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c) Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d) Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship Student Skills: What we want the students to do... K 1 Care for and leave equipment ready for the next user (Leave things better than you found them) I 2 3 4 5 6 R M M 7 I R Recognize and respect the ownership for others' work (Copyright and Proper Citation) I I R R R Do not share personal information (phone numbers, passwords) I R R M Treat each virtual interaction as though it was face to face. (what you do, share, say, send) I R R I R R M Virus detection and avoidance Software selection, installation and maintenance Demonstrate the safe and cooperative use of technology I I I R M R R M R Safe Searching / Navigation (where we go online, how we act)"Phishing & Viruses" (awareness of security risks) I I R M R M I K 1 2 3 M M Intellectual Property (using and crediting sources properly, fair use, plagiarism, appropriation vs. transformation Student Skills: What we want the students to do.. 10 11 12 M Creation and maintenance of passwords (How to create, not to share) Digital Netiquette (acting responsibly and respectfully in the online environment; respecting the privacy of others) 9 R R M Use equipment for positive and productive functions (You lose control when you post/send) Safety and online communications (how much information to share) 8 4 Digital Profile (information we post, protecting our privacy, why it's important) 5 I R 6 7 M 8 9 10 11 12 R M R M "Digital Traces" (the traces we leave that can define who we are in ways we may not realize) and "Keeping Financial Information Safe" (potential effects on our financial security and credit) Cyberbullying I Cyberslander Email and online communication etiquette I I R R M 41 M "Use It" STE Standard 6: Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a) Understand and use technology systems b) Select and use applications effectively and productively c) Troubleshoot systems and applications d) Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies Student Skills: What we want the students to do... K 1 2 5 6 7 8 I R R M Conceptualize, guide and manage individual or group learning projects using digital planning tools with teacher support. I R R M Apply previous knowledge of digital technology operations to analyze and solve current hardware and software problems. (What is your plan B?) I R R M Engage in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through email/ other means 3 4 9 M Independently apply digital tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems I R M Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology I R R M Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and Web sites. I R M Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize and analyze data to evaluate theories or test hypotheses Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning and career needs. I Select digital tools or resources to use for a realworld task and justify the selection based on their efficiency and effectiveness I R M Design a website that meets accessibility requirements I R R Toggle between 2 or more programs, websites or documents (Manage your desktop) 10 11 12 I R M M R M 42 Google Migration Committee C is recommending that the district begin a migration to a full implementation of Google Apps for Education (GAFE) beginning July 2014. During the first 12 months of GAFE the committee recommends that the current First Class (FC) e-mail system continue to be available to all current users through June 2015. New users after July 1, 2014 will go directly into the GAFE system. Committee C recognizes the need for a migration from FC to GAFE. Therefore the current FC system will remain available until July 1, 2015. Resources beyond email (workspaces, documents, web-pages) in the FC system will move July 1, 2014. Committee C recognizes the need for district wide calendars for both calendar days and resources. Such current FC calendars will be reproduced in GAFE for July 2014. Building calendars will be managed by Building Administrative Staff. District wide calendars will be managed by District Administrative Staff. Building Resource calendars will be managed by Building Administrative Staff. Documentation to support the creation and maintenance of calendars and resources will be provided. In addition, the resource naming conventions will include the Room numbers. At present, the districts email password policies are less than the commonly recommended policies for email systems. Committee C is recommending (length, formation, during, practice): 8 characters, 3 of four characters including capital and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. The passwords need to be changed (FIB) every 90 days. At present, the districts FC email username policies use first initial of first name and up to the first 7 characters of the users last name for a total of 8 characters ([email protected]). For those taking part in the initial release of GAFE staff usernames were the first initial of the first name and the full last name ([email protected]). Students in GAFE are the [email protected]. Committee C recommends the present username policies be continued. If there are duplicate names, the middle initial will be used. If a name is hyphenated, the network administrator will manipulate the username. Teachers will be able to create groups by their class periods and add students to the groups. Committee C recognizes the need for archiving of all Google resources (including email, web pages, calendar) and recommends the Backupify services for archiving all staff and student accounts. Teachers can access the backed-up files. Committee C recognizes the need for reducing paper consumption and the migration to the digital cloud. Therefore the committee recommends Chromebook printing. Open Labs will be set up for printing (Library, Computer Lab rooms) 43 NetworkCommittee C is recommending that the districts aging (16 years) network infrastructure be updated to allow for the ever increasing use of cloud based resources. Committee C has evaluated and considered two currently popular manufacturers in the local educational market. Cisco has a strong history of stable network products. However, Cisco is also one of the most expensive products on the available market. Meraki, recently purchased by Cisco, holds an increasing segment of the market and is competitively priced for education. Locally, many districts (Queensbury, Mohonasen, Shenendehowa and Berne-Knox) have been migrating to Meraki. TOTAL Includes MERAKI CISCO $ 529,247.96 $ 542,274.13 plus NERIC fee All Cisco Core, Meraki POE switches, Meraki WAPs, UPS installation. All Cisco Core, Prime Management Controller, Cisco POE switches, Cisco WAPs, UPS installation. Support and Year 1 included on top level Cisco Maintenance switching with 5 years for Meraki Year 1 included on top level switching and core each additional year estimated at $14K for just top level switching. MDM Included Additional Purchase Needed Dashboard Included Prime Management included $40K first year Committee C received proposals from two local vendors; Annese who proposed Cisco and CPI who proposed Meraki. The districts Network Administrator has confidence in engineers from both organizations. However, when considering prior work with both organizations CPI has shown themselves to be a very client driven organization while historically Annese engineers follow a more corporate initiative. After fully reviewing both proposals Committee C recommends that Schalmont CSD purchase the Meraki package through the vendor CPI and try to co-ser through the Washington BOCES. 44 StaffingElementary MS HS DO, OPS & OTHER SITES Desktops 691 233 164 264 30 Laptops 535 128 202 196 9 Tablets 33 4 7 4 18 Printers 207 67 65 71 4 Copiers 27 6 6 11 4 Servers 15 1 MS/HS Combined 12 2 At present, the district has 3,986 active technology devices managed and supported by the districts Technology Offices. Devices include desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, copiers, scanners, projectors, document cameras, digital video/still cameras, scanners, classroom response systems, digital interactive whiteboards and other related technology items. I addition to these devices the offices support networked systems such as the phone, security and network backbone along with the internal e-mail system, SPAM filter, Virus Protection, Anti-Exe protection, heating and cooling management system and content filter. At present, the Technology offices are staffed by two full-time professional technology staff ( a Network Administrator and a District Help Desk Technician) and two part-time (one every-other day) contracted level-3 NERIC Technicians for a total of 115 working support hours per week. At present, the Technology offices support 1853 students and 296 FTE’s. Daily support calls exceed 60 per day (over 7 per hour) in the first few months of each school year while the number of requests for support will drop to an average of about 12 per day (a little over 3 per hour) for the rest of the school year. In addition to these calls the office continues to support multiple system backbones, projects, grants and other initiatives of the district. In addition to the elementary, MS/HS campuses the district continues to own Schonowe, Woestina and Mariaville which require on-going support for systems management and require a network and related support. 45 With the proposed changes in network access and increasing inventory numbers (allowing personal devices, Chromebooks) Committee C recognizes the need for a review of the current staffing in order to fully support the future of technology within the district. Of particular concern is the transient, in-flexible schedule and ever changing nature of the contracted NERIC staff. In the previous two years these members of the districts technology team have changed eight times. With each change came a loss of productive work time as a new NERIC Technician needed to be oriented to the districts technology and staff. Therefore, Committee C recommends eliminating the NERIC Technicians and hiring one additional full-time Schalmont Technician. In addition, during the 2014-15 school year the Student Help Desk should be implemented. This provides additional Level I technician assistance at no cost to the district. In addition to the professional technology staff of the Technology Offices Committee C recognizes that the future of technology will also heavily involve the districts Building Coordinators as well as the Districts Technology Integration Specialist and the STI Technology Program Specialist. Each of these positions will be heavily involved in the classroom support and training of staff who will use these new educational technology resources. Therefore, Committee C recommends changing the Building Coordinator role to include more of a focus on technology integration in the classroom and less on triage of technology help desk issues. 46 ServersIn recent years the district has seen the number of internal servers decrease as an increasing number of services (SIS, FM) have moved to cloud based services. While the district still maintains localized DNS, DHCP, AD along other global services (and vendor management systems) the number of servers will likely continue to decrease over the next few years. At present several key servers are aged and should be considered for replacement as soon as the new network is in place. Therefore, Committee C recommends that our servers reside local. PoliciesAt present, the districts BOE policies related to technology limit personal devices on the districts current network. Committee C recognizes that along with a new network design, intended for BYOD and cloud access, these policies will require updates that consider cloud access for personal devices while maintaining network, data and systems security. Therefore, Committe C recommends the development of Technology policies to match/guide our technology implementation. Technology Board Policies will be revised, developed and approved prior to roll out of each initiative. Technology Team Historically technology initiatives within the district have had a variety of starting points including teams and committees involving the Superintendent, Business Official, Director of Curriculum, Network Administrator, Building Coordinators, Principals, Committees (IDEA, STI) as well as from instructional and other staff. While input is requested, meetings held and announcements made there remains the issue of communication being the weakest link. Communication among these various individuals and groups has always proved to be a challenge. Therefore, Committee C recommends that an abbreviated version of the Technology Committee meet four times a year to handle Technology challenges. Building committee meetings, as implemented in 2013-14 school year, should continue to meet monthly. 47 NERIC Technology Assessment Transportation Office Network and Building- is receiving new fiber cable network lines Network Closet environments - H&C, UPS -all planned in network upgrade Fiber Design in current network - revisions in network upgrade SNMP management - discussed cost versus reality. Meraki will provide mgmt features. Jefferson Connectivity - quote in network upgrade plan. Password Security - revised Screen Lockout- 30 - Should be used for laptops (30 minutes) Login Banner NO- staff electronically sign AUA every fall DNS updates/fixes - NERIC DNS - NO to NERIC DNS DHCP non-static - on BYOD =ok, rest of the network needs static IPs WEP and single SSID - No WEP, changing AD to 2012 - new network upgrade provides this change. AD Policies - Single top layer - NO AD Policies - simply with fewer - NO KMS (key management server) - Part of new network server deployment Terminal Services - SABRE10 - TS can’t be removed; retiring SABRE10. File Storage - Google Drive will backup up to 30G for non google documents. Backups (DO) - only DO staff Updates (WSUS) - Done VM Servers - Can’t replace all servers for our vendors with virtual network needs. Server Backups - SWAT prefers off site backup. Not necessary (Cloud servers, google) Content Filter Delays - New Content Filter-staff not seeing as many sites blocked. Managed Services - NO (absolute NO) Technicians - Local technicians instead of NERIC staff more reliable and provide consistent work flow. Help Desk Database Direct Emails - continue as is - Need is for additional staffing not a new database. Remote Desktop - No NERIC access; No NERIC Managed services Single Administrator - with more Schalmont staff, admin role will be shared AirWatch MDM - Pay for $; free with Meraki Exchange - NERIC email = NO; Prefer Google email NERIC Security Hosting - We have our own system STI Communications - PD will be collaborated with the Technology Plan Implementation No Instructional Technology Support Staff - we have Bldg Coordinators, Technology Integration Specials and STI Technology Program Specialist. BYOD Challenges - Policies need to be created, New network can handle BYOD Policy Changes - approximately half of Tech polices have been reviewed and updated. Remaining policies are awaiting finalization of Technology plan and Network upgrades. 48 Cost for implementation of Technology When developing the budget we are going to have to keep the needs of technology in mind. • • • • • • • • • Projectors = $5k - $3k per unit Labs = $40k - $50k each Software = $500.00 - $40k each Network = $530k Laptops = $800.00 per unit Desktops = $700.00 per unit Chrome books = $316.00 per unit Servers = $3k - $6k per unit IPads = $900.00 per unit 49 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Network Start Finish 1. Tech “C” planning meeting 04/02/2014 04/02/2014 2. Technology Committee Meeting- Present Plan 04/24/2014 04/24/2014 3. Technology Committee Plan Approval 04/24/2014 05/01/2014 4. Neric Purchase 05/01/2014 06/30/2014 5. Sign Off with Vendor/NERIC for Purchases 05/01/2014 05/01/2014 6. HD Network Installation 07/22/2014 08/15/2014 7. Updates for server backbone (DHCP, DNS, New IP structure) 07/22/2014 08/15/2014 8. WI Network Installation 07/22/2014 08/15/2014 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 50 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Laptops/Desktops Start Finish 1. Evaluation/Configurations 3/13/2014 04/26/2014 2. DELL Quote 04/07/2014 04/18/2014 3. NERIC Quote with Management Fees 04/06/2014 04/25/2014 4. Official Purchase with NERIC, Documents 04/07/2014 04/25/2014 5. Delivery 06/03/2014 06/30/2014 6. Inventory Deliveries 06/21/2014 07/10/2014 7. Build Primary and Image all Secondary 06/24/2014 07/26/2014 8. Pull Previous Desktops 07/01/2014 07/03/2014 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 51 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Deployments Start Finish 1. Replace XP Units 07/07/2014 08/01/2014 2. Nutrikids Replacements 04/24/2014 08/30/2014 3. 2nd Additional Lab at JE from current mini-labs 05/01/2014 08/02/2014 4. Clear Bunker 05/01/2014 05/05/2014 5. Data Drops Installed and Ports Activated 07/07/2014 07/11/2014 6. Counter Installed 07/14/2014 07/26/2014 7. Systems Deployment 07/28/2014 08/02/2014 8. 1st Additional Lab at JE 07/07/2014 08/02/2014 9. Clear room 07/07/2014 07/11/2014 10. Data Drops Installed and Ports Activated 07/07/2014 07/11/2014 11. Counter Installed 07/21/2014 07/25/2014 12. Systems Deployment 07/28/2014 08/02/2014 13. Update SHS Mobile Lab 01 04/07/214 08/16/2014 14. Create JELIB LAB Public Area 01/14/2014 08/16/2014 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 52 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Deploy and Training Day (STI) Start Finish 1. Coordinate Tops, Sessions 05/01/2014 06/30/2014 2. Coordinate Rooms and Instructors 05/01/2014 07/22/2014 3. Create Web Based Documentation, as required 05/01/2014 06/30/2014 4. Create Web Based Video Training, as required 05/01/2014 06/30/2014 5. Provide Training Sessions 9/2 09/02/2014 09/02/2014 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 53 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Chromebooks Start Finish 1. Evaluation Sampling of Chromebooks in Current Environment 04/01/2014 06/27/2014 2. BC Evaluation of Chromebooks in Classrooms 04/07/2014 06/27/2014 3. 1st Year HS (9th GR) Implementation 05/01/2015 09/01/2016 4. 2nd Year HS (9th GR) Implementations 05/06/2016 09/01/2017 5. 3rd Year HS (9th GR) Implementations 05/01/2017 09/01/2018 6. 4th Year HS (9th GR) Implementations 05/01/2018 09/01/2019 7. Chromebook Mobile Lab Replacements for MS 05/01/2015 09/01/2015 8. Chromebook Mobile Lab Replaments for JE 05/01/2015 09/01/2015 9. Other Lab/Library Areas for Possible Chromebook Deploy 06/30/2014 05/01/2015 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 54 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Printers/Copiers Start Finish 1. Gather locations from BC’s/Principals 01/01/2014 04/01/2014 2. Gather sales proposals from Vendors 04/01/2014 04/19/2014 3. Pull Current Ink/Laser Printers 07/07/2014 08/16/2014 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 55 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Office 2013 Start Finish 1. Notify Current Instructional Staff Teaching Office 2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2014 2. Upgrade All Current Installations 07/24/2014 07/25/2014 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 56 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Google Apps for Education (GAFE) Start Finish 1. Technology Committee Approval for Gmail Migration 04/24/2014 04/24/2014 2. Technology Committee “C” Create recommended policies 02/22/2014 05/01/2015 3. Migrate First Class resources to GAFE 05/01/2014 06/30/2014 4. Generate staff accounts 04/10/2014 06/30/2014 5. Disable Graduating Class 2014 06/28/2014 06/28/2014 6. Import Student Class 2014-2015 08/18/2014 08/18/2014 7. Continued App Rollout 09/01/2014 06/30/2018 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 57 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 IDEA Start Finish 1. Evaluate and Purchase IDEA Products 04/01/2014 04/19/2014 2. Receive and Inventory IDEA Products 04/22/2014 04/30/2014 3. Prep and Deploy IDEA products 05/01/2014 05/10/2014 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 58 Hardware Implementation Plan Timeline 2014-2018 Projection Start Finish 1. Evaluate current Projection Age 07/01/2014 10/01/2015 2. Supply Replacement Discontinued Lamp Projects 11/01/2015 12/31/2015 3. Plan for Future Projection Replacements- Tech “C” 06/30/2014 06/30/2018 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 59 Smart Schools Allocation and Technology Purchase plan 2016 2020 The total allocation for Schalmont Central School District is $1,058,978. The district has developed a purchase plan inclusive of the smart school bond allocation. This plan will allow the district to add resources to its general fund in order continue funding the ongoing rollout of the tech plan once the smart schools allocation is fully utilized. For the first year of the plan the district is looking to purchase interactive whiteboards, desktop computers, and laptop computers. The devices will be of either a Windows operating system or Chrome operating system. The total purchase of the smart bond allocation for the first year is $472,464. The second through fourth year of the smart bond allocation the district is going to continue to purchase desktop and laptop computers as part of the districts committed tech plan. The devices will contain either the Windows or Chrome operating system. The total anticipated purchase cost of the devices for year two is $225,675, year three is $178,020, and year four is $117,560. The fifth year of the smart bond allocation the district will be purchasing laptop computers with the Chrome operating system for an approximate cost of $52,020. This will utilize all but a small amount of the allocated funds. The remaining $13,239 will allow for fluctuations in pricing over the next 5 years. The decrease of purchases throughout the life of the smart bond allocation will allow the district to add resources to its general fund in order to pick up the ongoing replacement cost of devices in our tech plan. See below for a summary of this rollout: Year Equipment Estimated Cost 201617 Laptop Computers (450) $143,820 Desktop Computers (183) $120,116.50 Interactive Whiteboards (57) $318,030 Total for 201617 $581,966.50 201617 Smart Bond Purchases $472,464 201718 Laptop Computers (490) $196,600 Desktop Computers (49) $29,055.92 Total for 201718 $225,675.92 201718 Smart Bond Purchases $225,675.92 201819 Laptop Computers (419) $213,108 Desktop Computers (11) Total for 201819 $223,108 201819 Smart Bond Purchases $178,020 201920 Laptop Computers (484) $149,930 Desktop Computers (52) Total for 201920 $201,530 201920 Smart Bond Purchases $117,560 $10,000 $51,600 4 Year Technology Purchase Plan (includes Smart Schools allocation) Location Questions/Comments Last Next QTY Price Per 2016-2017 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 9th Grade Deployment 2014 Annual 180 289.00 $52,020.00 $52,020.00 $52,020.00 $52,020.00 JELAB01 - Desktops 2010 2014 25 800.00 25 377.33 24 800.00 JELAB01 - Chromebox JELIBLAB - Desktops 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 $9,433.25 2010 2014 24 377.33 Remove 2010 2014 7 800.00 Increase to 2, Repurposed 2009 2016 2 0.00 JECB - 418 2014 2018 30 289.00 $8,670.00 JECB - LIB 2014 2018 30 289.00 $8,670.00 JECB - 306 2014 2018 30 289.00 $8,670.00 JECBML01 2015 2019 30 289.00 $8,670.00 JECBML02 2015 2019 30 289.00 $8,670.00 JECBML03 2015 2019 30 289.00 $8,670.00 JECBML04 2015 2019 30 300.00 $9,000.00 JEADMIN Secretaries 2012 2016 2 800.00 JEADMIN Principals 2015 2019 2 800.00 JEADMIN Nurse 2012 2019 2 800.00 JEADMIN Custodial 2012 2018 1 800.00 JECAFE POS 2013 2018 3 BOCES 2009 2016 1 800.00 2008 2012 2 800.00 2008 NONE 93 0.00 JECL Laptop 2013 2017 70 900.00 JEPTO 2008 NONE 1 0.00 JELIBLAB - Chromebox JELIBPUB - Desktops JETTC JEVISIT Repurposed JESB JECLSTUD Marty, Removal? $9,055.92 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 $800.00 BOCES $63,000.00 (JE) SCSDSESTUD Shari Budget? 2008 NONE 9 0.00 JE Projection Units 70" 2003 2016 5 5,765.00 $28,825.00 JE Projection Units 65" 2003 2016 5 3,650.00 $18,250.00 Receive SHSLAB03 2011 2016 25 0.00 $0.00 Change to Chromeboxes 2013 2016 25 377.33 $9,433.25 SMSLAB01 - Desktops, PLTW SMSLAB02 - Desktops 4 Year Technology Purchase Plan (includes Smart Schools allocation) SMSLIBPUB - Desktop Chromeboxes SMSLIBPUB - Chrome Chromeboxes SMSML04 - Laptops, Super Grant 2009 2013 20 0.00 $0.00 30 300.00 $10,150.00 Pulling 2016 2013 2017 30 0.00 SMSCBML01 5/6 share 2015 2019 30 300.00 $9,000.00 SMSCBML02 5/6 share 2015 2019 30 300.00 $9,000.00 SMSCBML03 5/6 share 2015 2019 30 300.00 $9,000.00 SMSCBML04 5/6 share 2015 2019 30 300.00 $9,000.00 SMSCBML05 5/6 share - 2nd Section 21st 2015 2019 30 300.00 $9,000.00 SMSCBMLxx 7th Grade 2016 2020 240 340.00 8th Grade 2017 2021 240 340.00 6 - 21st Century Room 2015 2019 30 350.00 SMSADMIN Secretaries 2012 2016 2 800.00 SMSADMIN Principals 2014 2018 2 900.00 SMSADAMIN Nurse 2012 2016 1 800.00 $800.00 SMSADMIN Custodial 2012 2016 1 800.00 $800.00 SMSADMIN Guidance 2014 2018 2 900.00 $1,800.00 SMSPLTW - Laptop 2014 2018 2 2,000.00 $4,000.00 SMSCBMLxx SMSCBML06 - 21st C $81,600.00 $81,600.00 $10,500.00 $1,600.00 $1,800.00 (SMS)SCSDSESTUD Shari Budget? 2009 2013 12 800.00 SMSSESTUD Shari Budget? 2008 2012 1 800.00 SMSVISIT 2012 2016 1 800.00 SMSSB01 - Laptop 2012 2014 1 800.00 SMSCL - Laptops 2014 2018 75 900.00 SMSCAFE POS 2013 2017 2 BOCES 70" 2003 2016 18 5,765.00 $103,770.00 Replace or wait? 2012 2016 30 800.00 $24,000.00 SHSLAB01 - Desktops 2012 2016 25 800.00 SHSLAB02 - Desktops 2015 2019 25 1,100.00 SHSLAB03 - Desktops, PLTW 2013 2017 29 1,100.00 SHSLAB04 - AIO, Super Grant 2014 2019 25 900.00 SHSMCCBML01 - Chromebooks 2010 2016 30 340.00 $10,200.00 $11,200.00 SMS Projection Units SHSLIBLAB - Desktops SHSLIBPUB - Desktops Hand me down? 2010 2014 14 800.00 SHSML02 - Laptops, Grant Wait for Chrome 2009 2013 16 900.00 $67,500.00 BOCES $20,000.00 $27,500.00 $31,900.00 $22,500.00 4 Year Technology Purchase Plan (includes Smart Schools allocation) (SHS)SCSDSESTUD Don't Replace, Chrome Comi SHSAUD 2010 2014 21 800.00 2012 2016 1 800.00 SHSCLMUS Laptops Repurposed Laptops 2016 2018 2 900.00 SHSML03 - Laptops Don't Replace, Chrome coming 2013 2017 30 900.00 SHSCBML01 - Grant Don't Replace, Chrome coming 2014 2018 30 0.00 SHSCLSTUD - Grant Don't Replace, Chrome coming 2009 2013 5 0.00 SHSCLSTUD - AIS Don't Replace, Chrome coming 2010 2014 6 0.00 2012 2016 1 900.00 SHSDL - Desktop $800.00 $0.00 SHSISS Don't Replace, Chrome coming 2013 2017 2 800.00 SHSMCSTUD, Desktop Don't Replace, Chrome coming 2009 2013 8 800.00 One time do not replace 2015 2019 30 300.00 SHSADMIN Secretaries 2012 2016 3 800.00 SHSADMIN Principals 2014 2016 2 900.00 SHSADMIN Nurse 2012 2016 1 800.00 SHSADMIN Guidance 2014 2018 3 900.00 SHSSCAN 2009 2013 1 800.00 SHSADMIN RO 2012 2018 1 800.00 $800.00 SHSVISIT 2012 2018 1 800.00 $800.00 SHSCL - Laptops 2015 2019 65 900.00 $58,500.00 2014-15 2019 3 2,000.00 2013 2017 3 BOCES 2003 2016 29 5,765.00 $167,185.00 2012 2016 12 800.00 $9,600.00 2015 3 900.00 SHSCBML02 SHSPLTW - Laptops SHSCAFE POS SHS Projection Units 70" DO - Desktops DO - Laptops 2007-2011 $2,400.00 $1,800.00 $800.00 $2,700.00 $800.00 $6,000.00 BOCES DO - Tablet/Laptop BO 2016 2020 1 1,400.00 DO - Chromebook Super/PPS 2014 2018 2 289.00 TRANS - Desktop 2012 2016 3 800.00 $2,400.00 OPS - Desktop (MS OPS) 2012 2016 1 800.00 $800.00 SCSDITC Desktop 2014 2018 4 1,000.00 TOTAL $1,400.00 $578.00 $4,000.00 $581,966.50 $225,675.92 $223,108.00 $201,530.00 2015 7315 1 of 2 Students SUBJECT: STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY The Schalmont Board of Education will provide access to various computerized information resources through the District's computer system ("DCS" hereafter) consisting of software, hardware, computer networks and electronic communications systems. This may include access to electronic mail, "on-line services" and the "Internet." It may include the opportunity for some students to have independent access to the DCS from their home or other remote locations. All use of the DCS, including independent use off school premises, shall be subject to this policy and accompanying regulations. Further, all such use must be in support of education and/or research and consistent with the goals and purposes of the School District. Access to Inappropriate Content/Material and Use of Personal Technology or Electronic Devices This policy is intended to establish general guidelines for the acceptable student use of the DCS and also to give students and parents/guardians notice that student use of the DCS will provide student access to external computer networks not controlled by the School District. The District cannot screen or review all of the available content or materials on these external computer networks. Thus some of the available content or materials on these external networks may be deemed unsuitable for student use or access by parents/guardians. Despite the existence of District policy, regulations and guidelines, it is virtually impossible to completely prevent access to content or material that may be considered inappropriate for students. Students may have the ability to access such content or material from their home, other locations off school premises and/or with a student's own personal technology or electronic device on school grounds or at school events. Parents and guardians must be willing to establish boundaries and standards for the appropriate and acceptable use of technology and communicate these boundaries and standards to their children. The appropriate/acceptable use standards outlined in this policy apply to student use of technology via the DCS or any other electronic media or communications, including by means of a student's own personal technology or electronic device on school grounds or at school events. Student use of the DCS is conditioned upon written agreement by all students and their parents/guardians that student use of the DCS will conform to the requirements of this policy and any regulations and forms adopted to ensure acceptable use of the DCS. All such agreements shall be kept on file in the District Office. Standards of Acceptable Use Generally, the same standards of acceptable student conduct which apply to any school activity shall apply to use of the DCS. This policy does not attempt to articulate all required and/or acceptable uses of the DCS; nor is it the intention of this policy to define all inappropriate usage. The District Code of Conduct along with the student agreement form 7315F will further define general guidelines of appropriate student conduct and use as well as proscribed behavior. (Continued) 60 SUBJECT: STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (Cont'd.) District students shall also adhere to the laws, policies and rules governing computers including, but not limited to, copyright laws, rights of software publishers, license agreements, and student rights of privacy created by federal and state law. Students who engage in unacceptable use may lose access to the DCS in accordance with applicable due process procedures, and may be subject to further discipline under the District's school conduct and discipline policy and the District Code of Conduct. The District reserves the right to pursue legal action against a student who willfully, maliciously or unlawfully damages or destroys property of the District. Further, the District may bring suit in civil court against the parents/guardians of any student who willfully, maliciously or unlawfully damages or destroys District property pursuant to General Obligations Law Section 3-112. Student data files and other electronic storage areas will be treated like school lockers. This means that such areas shall be considered to be School District property subject to control and inspection. The District Network Administrator may access all such files and communications without prior notice to ensure system integrity and that users are complying with the requirements of this policy and accompanying regulations. Students should NOT expect that information stored on the DCS will be private. Notification The District's Acceptable Use Policy along with policy form #7316F will be disseminated to parents and students in order to provide notice of the school's requirements, expectations, and students' obligations when accessing the DCS. NOTE: Refer also to Policies #7315F Acceptable Use Policy Form #7550 Dignity for All Students Act #7316 Student Use Of Personal Technology/Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) #7317 Student Required Use, Internet and 1:1 Device (Chromebook) Use Policy #3410 Student Code of Conduct on School Property Reviewed: 8/5/15 First Read: 8/25/15 Second Read/Adoption: 9/14/15 Next Review: 9/2017 61 BOE Policy # 7315F ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FORM-STUDENTS In order to access information from the Internet and the school network, students must accept responsibility for proper use of these resources. By signing this Acceptable Use Policy, the student agrees to abide by the following rules and regulations of this agreement. Network users have no expectation of privacy and understand that computer usage is for educational purposes only. • • • • • • • • • Students may access the Internet when permitted during supervised class time, study halls or at the school library for research related to their course work. Any use of the school network for illegal activity is prohibited. Using computer programs which harass users, infiltrate a computing system, or damage software is prohibited. Posting of personal information, including pictures, about themselves or other people is prohibited. Any student who uses a personal communication device on school grounds or school-provided communication device, computer network, or the internet to harass or coerce another person, uses vulgar, obscene, profane, lewd language to communicate such harassment, or threatens an illegal or immoral act shall be subject to school disciplinary procedures. Users will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the district system or go beyond authorized access. Use of profane, obscene, threatening or offensive language in email messages, web pages or social media sites is not permitted. Plagiarizing and violating copyright laws are not permitted. External e-mail, chat sites, web blogs or journals to communicate with others is not allowed. In any instance in which cyberbullying causes a substantial disruption of the work of the school or impinges on the rights of other students, the person committing the act shall be subject to school disciplinary procedures. 62 Students who engage in unacceptable use may lose access to the District’s technology system and may be subject to further disciplinary actions including revocation of computer use and additional consequences as deemed appropriate. Parents, please discuss these rules with your student to ensure he or she understands them. Students and staff are required to report to the designated staff incidents of cyberbullying about which they are aware. DASA Coordinators in each school will investigate all reports, using any electronic communications records currently kept by the school district and recommend the next course of action. I _________________________________________________ (print student name) have read the above statement and agree to comply with these rules and regulations. Student’s signature:______________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ I have read the above with my child and understand the rules my child must adhere to while working with the district’s computers. In addition, I give my child permission to use the district’s network to access the Internet. Parent’s signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _________________ 63 2015 7317 Students SUBJECT: STUDENT REQUIRED USE, INTERNET AND 1:1 DEVICE (CHROMEBOOK) USE POLICY The Schalmont Central School District provides all students access to the Internet and network resources as well as 1:1 Devices (Chromebooks) for all incoming 9th grade students to use through 12th grade graduation or separation from the district as a means to promote 21st Century Competencies and support the District Strategic Plan. The District administration has created accompanying regulations that provide specific guidelines and information about the required use and limitations that the school imposes on use of these resources for all 9th12th grade students assigned a 1:1 Device Chromebook by the District. In addition to this policy, the use of any district-owned hardware or software requires students to abide by the Technology Required Use policies and regulations, and the Student Code of Conduct. Additional rules may be added as necessary to the accompanying regulation. Reviewed: 3/9/15 First Reading: 3/23/15 Second Read/Adoption: 4/13/15 Next Review: 4/2017 64 2015 7317R/7317F 1 of 3 Students SUBJECT: TERMS OF STUDENT REQUIRED USE, INTERNET AND 1:1 DEVICE (CHROMEBOOK) SAFETY Students issued a District-owned 1:1 device (Chromebook) in their 9th grade school year are required to adhere to these guidelines for required use, internet use and 1:1 device (Chromebook) use at both home and school for the entire time they are entrusted with the care and use of the device. Specifically, students: 1. Will use appropriate language in all communications avoiding profanity, obscenity, and offensive or inflammatory speech. Cyberbullying, such as personal attacks/or threats on/against anyone made while using district-owned technology to access the Internet or local school network, is to be reported to responsible school personnel. Rules of “netiquette” and good digital citizenship should be followed conducting oneself in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner. 2. Will make available for inspection by an administrator or teacher upon request any messages or files sent or received at any Internet location. Files stored and information accessed, downloaded, or transferred on district-owned technology are not private. 3. Will follow copyright laws and should only download/import music or other files to a district-owned technology that he/she is authorized or legally permitted to reproduce or for which he/she has the copyright. 4. Will never reveal identifying information, files, or communications to others through email or post to the Internet. 5. Will not attempt access to networks and other technologies beyond the point of authorized access. This includes attempts to use another person’s account and/or password. 6. Will not share passwords or attempt to discover passwords. Sharing a password could cause the primary user to become liable if problems arise with its use and be subject to disciplinary action. 7. Will not download and/or install any potentially harmful programs, files or games from the Internet or other sources onto any district owned technology. This includes the intentional introduction of computer viruses or other malicious software. 8. Will not tamper with district owned computer hardware or software, engage in unauthorized entry into computer, vandalize or destroy the computer or computer files. Damage to computers many result in disciplinary action. Report any and all damage or loss of device immediately to the school administrator. 9. Will not attempt to override, bypass or otherwise change the Internet filtering software or other network configurations. 10. Will not bring Chromebook nor any other type of electronic device into a classroom or any other location where a New York State assessment is being administered. 11. Will use district owned technology for school-related purposes only during the instructional day, at home or elsewhere while refraining from use related to commercial, political or other private purposes. (continued) 65 2015 7317R/7317F 2 of 3 Students SUBJECT: TERMS OF STUDENT REQUIRED USE, INTERNET AND 1:1 DEVICE (CHROMEBOOK) SAFETY 12. Will not make use of materials or attempt to locate materials that are unacceptable in a school setting. This includes, but is not limited to; pornographic, obscene, graphically violent or vulgar images, sounds, music, language, video or other materials. The criteria for acceptability is demonstrated in the types of material made available to students by administrators, teachers, and the school media center. Specifically, all district owned technologies should be free at all times of any pornographic, obscene, graphically violent, or vulgar images, sounds, music, language video or other materials. 13. Will keep the Chromebook secure and damage free. 14. Will not loan your Chromebook or charger or cords to anyone. 15. Will not leave Chromebook in vehicles, unattended, or eat or drink in close proximity to Chromebook. 16. Will not stack objects on the Chromebook or leave near water or place on the floor. 17. Will clearly label Chromebook, power cords and charger with student name. 18. Will bring Chromebook to school fully charged and in good working order each day. 19. Will report immediately to a school official any damage to or loss of their Chromebook. By signing below, you are in agreement to abide by the conditions listed within this regulation and assume responsibility for the care and proper use of Schalmont owned technology specifically the 1:1 Chromebook including personally backing up data. Schalmont is not responsible for any loss resulting from delays, non-deliveries, missed deliveries, lost data or service interruptions caused by user error, omissions or reasons beyond the District’s control. Information obtained via the Internet or other resources using District owned technology is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or quality. It is strongly recommended that parents obtain insurance through the school district for each student Chromebook issued and provide a secure cover for the device. (continued) 66 2015 7317R/7317F 3 of 3 Students SUBJECT: TERMS OF STUDENT REQUIRED USE, INTERNET AND 1:1 DEVICE (CHROMEBOOK) SAFETY As a student my signature indicates I have read or had explained to me and understand both the Required Use policy #7317 and regulation #7317R for Chromebooks and accept responsibility for abiding by the terms and conditions outlined and using this resource for educational purposes. I understand that should I fail to honor all the terms of this regulation, further internet and other electronic media accessibility may be denied. Furthermore I may be subject to disciplinary action outlined in the Schalmont Student Code of Conduct and, if applicable, my Chromebook may be recalled. Student Name (please print): _________________________________________________ Student signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________ As the parent/guardian of above student, my signature indicates I have read and understand both the required use policy and regulation for Chromebooks and give my permission for my child to have access to the Districtowned electronic device. Parent/Guardian (please print):________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature: __________________________________ Date: ________________ 67 2015 7316 1 of 2 Students SUBJECT: (BYOD) STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY/BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE The Board of Education seeks to maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff. Advances in technology have made it possible to expand the learning environment beyond traditional classroom boundaries. Using personal electronic devices during instruction time can enable students to explore new concepts, personalize their learning experience and expand their global learning opportunities. Additionally, the use of personal technology devices is everywhere in today’s society, and standards for students’ use during noninstructional time should adapt to this change. This policy defines the use of personal technology during instructional and non-instructional times and reinforces the standard that all use, regardless of its purpose, must follow the guidelines as outlined in the student Required Use Policy RUP (#7315) and the district Code of Conduct, and the Dignity for All Students Act. Definition For purposes of BYOD, “device” means a privately owned wireless and/or portable electronic handheld equipment that includes but is not limited to: existing and emerging mobile communication systems and smart technologies, such as cellular phones, Blackberries, SMART phones, iPhones and iPods, portable internet devices and such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), MP3 players, laptops, iPads, tablets, Kindle, Nook, netbooks and portable storage devices as well as any device with similar capabilities. Personal technology includes all existing and emerging technology devices that can take photographs, record or play audio or video, input text, upload and download media, connect to or receive information from the Internet, and transmit or receive messages, telephone calls or images. Internet Schalmont offers a filtered public Wi-Fi in all schools. Only the filtered internet gateway provided by the district may be accessed while on campus. Personal connective devices are not permitted to be used to access outside internet sources at any time. Security and Damages Responsibility to keep the device secure rests with the individual owner. Schalmont Central School District is not liable for any device stolen or damages on campus. If a device is stolen or damaged, it will be handled through the administrative offices similar to how other personal artifacts might be impacted in similar situations. It is recommended that decals or other custom touches be used to physically identify your device from others. Additionally, protective cases for devices are encouraged. Liability The District shall not be liable for the loss, damage, misuse or theft of any personal technology brought to school. The District reserves the right to monitor, inspect and/or confiscate personal technology when administration has reasonable suspicion to believe that a violation of school policy or criminal law has occurred. Permission Students will not be permitted to use personal technology devices in school or at school functions until they have reviewed the Required Use Policy (RUP), application sections of the Code of Conduct and associated technology guidelines and signed the Student Use of Personal Technology Permission Form with their parents or guardians. (#7361F) (Continued) 68 2015 7316 2 of 2 Students SUBJECT: (BYOD) STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY/BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE Permission (cont’d) Students must follow the guidelines for use set out in the District Code of Conduct and the RUP at all times. All users of the district’s computer network and the filtered Internet must understand that use is a privilege, not a right, and that entails responsibility. The district reserves the right to control access to the Internet for all users of its computer and network. The district may either allow or prohibit certain students in online activity or access to specific websites. All users shall not have any expectation of privacy in using the computer network. Any device may not be used to record, transmit or post photographic images or video a person, or persons on campus during school activities/hours. When respected, technology as an educational material will benefit the learning environment as a whole. Consequences for misuse will follow guidelines in the district’s Code of Conduct. It is unacceptable to use any device for anything that is disruptive to the educational process. Instructional Uses Instructional purposes include, but are not limited to, approved classroom activities, research, college admissions activities, career development, communication with experts, homework and other activities as deemed appropriate by school staff. Personal technology use by students is permitted during the school day for educational purposes and/or in approved locations only. Students are expected to act responsibly and thoughtfully when using technology resources. Students bear the burden of responsibility to inquire with school staff, administrators and/or teachers when they are unsure of the permissibility of a particular use of technology prior to engaging in such use. Teachers or staff members will indicate when and if classroom use is acceptable. Non-Instructional Uses Appropriate use of personal technology during the non-instructional time is also allowed if students follow the guidelines in the RUP and Code of Conduct. Non-instructional use includes texting, calling and otherwise communicating with others during free periods and in common areas of the school building such as hallways, cafeteria, student halls, buses and student lounges and cafes. Other non-instructional uses may include such things as Internet searches, reading, listening to music, and watching videos. The use during noninstructional time must be conducted in a safe and unobtrusive manner. Devices must be in silent mode to avoid disrupting others. Prohibition During State Assessments All students are prohibited from bringing electronic devices into a classroom or any other location where a New York State assessment is being administered. Test proctors, test monitors, and school officials shall have the right to collect prohibited electronic devices prior to the start of the test and hold them while the test is being administered, including break periods. Admission to any assessment will be denied to any student who refuses to relinquish a prohibited device. Students with disabilities may use certain devices if the device is specified in that student’s IEP or 504 plan or a student has provided medical documentation that they require the device during testing. Reviewed: 3/9/23 First Reading: 3/23/15 Second Read/Adoption: 4/13/15 Next Review: 4/2017 69 2015 7316F 1 of 2 Students SUBJECT: STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY/BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) (STUDENT AGREEMENT) STUDENT AGREEMENT By taking advantage of equipment that you, as parents, may have already provided your children, and by the District providing a filter wireless network (Wi-Fi), the District can partner with you to provide students with the best academic resources available. Learning about and being held accountable for the responsible use of either District-owned technology or personally-owned electronic devices is an important part of preparing students to be successful in the future. Whether using District-owned or personally-owned electronic devices for school purposes, each student is expected to act in an appropriate manner in accordance with the District’s Responsible Use Policy (RUP). Students in grades 3-12 may bring and use personal, portable, electronic devices starting at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. Devices such as, but not limited to, electronic readers, small laptops, computers, tablets, cell phones and other portable equipment can access the District’s filtered Wi-Fi network. All students, teachers, and parents/guardians participating in BYOD must adhere to the following guidelines, the student Code of Conduct, and all Board of Education policies. • Individual takes full responsibility for his/her device and keeps it with him/herself at all times. The school is not responsible for the security of the device and if lost, the school will spend only limited time trying to locate; • These devices have educational and monetary value. Students are prohibited from trading or selling these items to other students on District property including school buses; • Device must be in silent mode while on school campuses and while riding school buses; • Device may not be used to cheat on assignments or tests; • Device may not be used to record, transmit or post photographic images or video a person, or persons on campus during school activities/hours; • Student may only access files on the computer or Internet sites which are related to the classroom curriculum; • Electronic devices are only to be used in the classroom for educational purposes at the discretion of the teacher. Students must comply with every teacher’s request to not use device or shut down device when asked; • School/District administrators have the right to prohibit use of devices at certain times or during designated activities (i.e. school presentations, musicals, guest speakers, testing) that occur during the school day; 70 2015 7316F 2 of 2 Students SUBJECT: STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY/BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) (STUDENT AGREEMENT) STUDENT AGREEMENT • Individual acknowledges that the schools’ network filters will be applied to his/her connection to the Internet and will not attempt to bypass them; • Individuals understand that by bringing a device on premises subjects the device to scanning and security measure. Individuals also agree that there is antivirus protection already on the device brought in to the school. Knowingly infecting the District network with a Virus, Trojan or program designed to damage, alter, destroy or provide access to unauthorized data or information is in violation of the RUP policy and will result in disciplinary action; • Individual realizes that processing or accessing information on school property related to hacking; altering or bypassing network security policies is in violation of the RUP policy and will result in disciplinary action; • The School district has the right to collect and examine any device that is suspected of causing problems or was the source of an attack or Virus infection; • Student understandings that printing from personal laptops will not be possible at school; • Student ensures device is fully charged or runs off personal battery while on campus. • Teachers will not store student devices at any time, nor with any district employee diagnose, repair or work on a student’s personal device. I understand and will abide by the above policy and expectations for BYOD. I further understand that any violation is unethical and may result in the loss of my network or device privileges as well as other disciplinary action. Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________ Date: ___________________ 71 4 Sabre Drive Schenectady, New York 12306 Phone: (518) 355-6110 Fax: (518) 355-8720 Dr. Carol A. Pallas Superintendent Bronson Knaggs Director of Curriculum Joseph Lenz Business Administrator Visit us on the web at: www.schalmont.org