Integration of Technology with Curricula, Instruction, and Assessment
 
 
MSAD 5 believes it is our responsibility to prepare students to be contributing individuals in a technology-oriented society. Students and staff members alike need to develop the competencies necessary to interact in a world that has state-of-the-art technology. It is essential that teachers be able to demonstrate the ability to integrate telecommunications and other technology tools into their standards-based curricula to improve student achievement and to provide students with the skills that they will need to further their educational careers and/or enter the workplace.

This staff is currently made up of a technology director, a network administrator, a computer technician, and two certified integration specialists, The network administrator provides a stable computer network and maintains all of the district's software. The two integrators work closely with classroom teachers to develop and implement appropriate technology curricula and provide the hands-on support to both students and staff in the Middle and High School .The Technology plan includes stipends for one person in each of the K-5 buildings to provide support to the staff. MSAD 5 is currently lacking a K-12 technology curriculum, however one will be developed and implemented as part of this plan.

The NCREL institute which we have used for evaluating staff and students at the beginning and end of the Technology Plan, also provides a vast array of on-line strategies and materials for integrating technology effectively into curriculum and instruction. "The enGauge framework is a new way of thinking about learning, teaching, and leading in a digital age. It provides a comprehensive view of critical factors in the educational system that strongly influence the effectiveness of learning technology." (Porter, 2002). The training received by Technology Director as an APPLE / SEED trainer for the MLTI project and her Masters Program for Computers & Technology in Education, provides the district with an invaluable human resource to be tapped as well. The Maine Learning Technology Initiative is an excellent resource for providing staff development, assessment and technology integration for middle school teachers. This resource will be shared widely within the district.

MSAD 5 will be implementing NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) during the 2006-07 school year. NWEA provides research-based assessments, professional training, and consulting services to improve teaching and learning. All students in grades 3 through 10 will be tested in the fall and spring. In addition MSAD 5 will be implementing Lexia reading with all students K-2, title one 3-12, and special education students 3-12.
Objective Action Step Timeline Review Date Progress Expected Progress Measured Person Responsible Costs/ Funding Source
1.1 All students will use technology to complete curriculum-based work which is aligned to the MLR and NETS for students. a. Develop MSAD 5 Curriculum Technology Standards K-12 based on the MLR and NETS for Students 2006-2007 develop Technology Curriculum 50% of RDMS teachers will integrate technology curricula into the regular curriculum aligned with the MLR. Teacher/staff Survey, Student Survey, Sample integration lesson plans Technology Committee-survey creation Technology Director-survey administration, collection of data Curriculum committee account
2007-08 Pilot curriculum

2008-09 implement curriculum

 Annually thereafter 90% of MSAD 5 teachers will integrate technology curricula into the regular curriculum aligned with the MLR. Teacher/staff Survey, Student Survey, Sample integration lesson plans Technology Committee--survey creation Technology Director--survey administration, collection of data Curriculum committee account
b. Provide/ research-based, best practice resources linked to MSAD 5 Web site. Create/update 2006-2007 Ongoing Website use will increase 10% annually. 2006-2007--Measure baseline use from Web counter. 2004-2006--Annual use will reflect desired results. Technology Committee--survey creation Technology Director--survey administration, collection of data Curriculum committee account
c. Evaluate MLTI for expansion to high school students. 2007-2008 Annually Grade 7 & 8 student attendance , discipline issues and, student learning increased will examined. Teacher/staff Survey, Student Survey, RDMS attendance/discipline reports, RDMS grade reports, MLTI Annual Evaluation Report Technology Director, MLTI Lead Teachers, RDMS Principal Technology budget
d. Students produce projects containing a data analysis component using productivity tools (Ex. Meters, sensors, surveys, spreadsheets, graphing packages, databases).
2006 through 2007
2007 through 2008
2008 through 2009
Annually thereafter
Annually thereafter
Annually thereafter
100% of 7-8 students use productivity tools to produce products containing a data analysis component.
80% of 9-12 students use productivity tools to produce products containing a data analysis component.
100% of 3-12 students use productivity tools to produce products containing a data analysis component.
Teacher/staff Survey Student Survey, Sample lesson plans
Teacher/staff Survey Student Survey, Sample lesson plans
Teacher/staff Survey Student Survey, Sample lesson plans
Asst Superintendent of Instruction, administrators, teaching staff--implementation Technology Director--collection of data
School/department budgets, technology budget
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3.3 Increase use of electronic means of communication to the MSAD 5 community. a. Students in grades 7-12 will have access to an email account.

2006-2009

 

Annually 80% of grade 7-12 students will utilize their email account for communication, research and collaboration while learning. Teacher/staff Survey, Student Survey, Sample lesson plans Technology Director--survey administration, collection of data Technology budget
b. All K-5 teachers will have access to a "class" email account. 2006-2009 Annually Annually 50% of grade K-6 teachers will utilize their "class" email account for communication, research and collaboration between their students and the world. Teacher/staff Survey, Student Survey, Sample lesson plans Technology budget
c.6-12 Teachers will use Edline to communicate with parents 2006-2007 9-12 will fully implement program

6-8 will pilot Edline

2007-08 6-12 will use Edline to communicate with parents

 Annually 2006-07 90% of 9-12 teachers will be using Edline. 50% of 6-8 teachers will be using Edline

2007-08 100% of 6-12 teachers will be using Edline

 Number of teachers using Edline $1650 for RDHS and 1650 for RDMS annually
d. All teachers will utilize email for communication, research, and online collaboration while learning. 2006-2009 Annually 100% of teachers will utilize their email account for communication, research and collaboration while learning. Teacher/staff Survey Technology budget
e. All administrators/office support staff will utilize email for communication, research, and online collaboration while learning. 2006-2009 Annually 100% of administrators/office support staff will utilize their email account for communication, research and collaboration while learning. Teacher/staff Survey Technology budget
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2.4 Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies . b. Teachers use technology tools to assist in the collection and analysis of data in order to inform instruction/modify instructional strategies to meet student needs.

NWEA
(The Northwest Evaluation Association) will be purchased for students in 3-10

 2006 through 2009 Annually Teachers given training on how to use the tools to assist in analyzing data so that they can make instructional adjustments. Teacher/staff Survey, Sample lesson plans list of actual trainings offered Asst Superintendent of Instruction, administrators, teaching staff--implementation Technology Director--collection of data Technology budget professional development account
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2.6 Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in K-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.. a. Provide digital information literacy training, and digital research/evaluation training to all staff/library media personnel. 2006 through 2009 Annually 100% of library media personnel will receive training Lists of actual trainings offered, training attendance Technology Director, RDMS Principal, RDMS Lead Teachers, RDHS Principal, Library Media Specialists Technology budget $6000
b. Develop a copyright policy for SAD 5. 2006-07 Evaluate annually Board adopted policy Policy Technology Director, RDMS Principal, RDMS Lead Teachers Technology budget