Appendix A: Educational Tech Planning Resources
The
plan that Alberta Education has put forth regarding technology and inspiring
education is comprehensive. Below are
list of resource links that will help to understand the vision of Alberta
Education as it pertains to technology.
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Learning and Technology Policy Framework
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Research and Publications
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Technology tools and
resources
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Technology and High School
Success
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Innovative Classrooms
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Supporting Innovative
Classrooms
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Alberta Technology Leaders in
Education
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Professional Learning
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School Technology Videos
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Appendix B: Evaluating Your Plan
The
plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school or library to
monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in
response to new developments and opportunities as they arise. The following information can be used to help
build and monitor an exemplary educational technology plan.
The Committee
An exemplary
plan:
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Includes a representative committee member of each stakeholder group,
including community members.
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Describes responsibilities of each committee member.
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Includes a timeline of milestones, including meeting dates and
deliverables.
The results:
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Leverages the support, depth of experience and views of the school
community in developing and implementing the technology plan.
An exemplary
plan:
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Ensures that vision addresses the school mission.
The results:
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Implements changes designed to increase student achievement through
the use of technology.
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Leads to the efficient use of technology in all aspects of the school
community.
An exemplary
plan:
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Assures all stakeholders have a voice in developing the needs
assessment.
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Assesses what is already being done in the school and district.
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Researches innovations of other schools and districts.
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Studies the current school/district culture with regard to risk taking
and technology innovation.
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Identifies and prioritizes target areas.
The results:
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Provides the data needed to participate in an effective technology
planning process, which will support systemic change.
Goal 1.0 Engaging and Empowering Learning Experiences
What will your district do over the life of this local Educational Technology
Plan to ensure that learning experiences are empowering, engaging and supported
by digital tools?
An exemplary
plan:
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Monitors, updates and reports to stakeholders four times per year on
the plan.
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Collects, analyzes and distributes data to demonstrate increased
student achievement through the implementation of the technology plan.
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Individualizes learning in level and pacing using technology.
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Uses technology to collect data and stakeholder responses concerning
the use of technologies for improving and assessing academics.
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Measures progress toward benchmarks within the technology plan.
The data:
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Lists goals and objectives that are or are not met, including
explanations and ways to overcome barriers.
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Includes a plan for meeting unmet goals and objectives.
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Lists unexpected outcomes or benefits of the technology plan.
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Lists other needs that have emerged since the plan was last written/revised.
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Deletes goals and objectives that are no longer relevant to the
current situation.
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Lists developments in technology that can take advantage of improving
the school district.
The results:
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The district stakeholders are kept informed on the direction and progress
of empowering, engaging and supporting learning with digital tools.
Goal 2.0 Assessment
What will your district do over the life of this local Educational Technology
Plan to ensure that technology is used for assessment?
An exemplary
plan:
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Identifies and addresses goals in the school improvement plan.
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Identifies data points that can be used at the classroom level to
improve instruction, (e.g., results of common formative digital assessments to
be analyzed by data teams).
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Identified data points that can be used at the system/district level
to improve operations (e.g., data on misuse of technology by students related
to bullying, etc.).
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Clearly identifies which data points will be collected by which tool.
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Includes data collection timeline with reporting criteria (shared with
whom and when).
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Provides the essential conditions to address technology as an
assessment tool (e.g., infrastructure, training, etc.).
The results:
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Students take assessments online and gain immediate results.
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Educators, parents and students are able to access the data 24/7.
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Systems are in place to evaluate, monitor and improve the assessment
data.
What will your district do over the life of this local Educational Technology
Plan to ensure that educators are prepared to teach 21st Century learners and
are connected to technology resources that support teaching and learning?
An exemplary
plan:
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Ensures that staff is ready to use, maintain and improve skills for
both professional and teaching technologies that support teaching and learning.
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Develops and communicates models for professional learning.
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Professional Development is aligned to district/building standards
and/or goals (e.g., ISTE NETS, NSDC Professional Development Standards, cyber
bullying legislation, etc.).
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Maintains a method of recording professional growth using technology
for all employees (e.g., district office, teachers, technical staff etc.).
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Maintains a database of resources which may include providers, models,
sites to visit, conferences, online opportunities and funding sources. This information is available online.
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Supports PD by creating times and/or physical/virtual spaces where the
staff can collaborate and share.
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Includes a plan of action for adequate planning and implementation and
provides a safety net for innovators.
The results:
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Professional development model permits educators to define growth
areas.
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Educators work in a collaborative environment to achieve those goals.
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All employees at the district’s sites have equal access to
individualized professional growth opportunities.
4.0 Infrastructure for Teaching and Learning
What will your district do over the life of this local Educational Technology
Plan to ensure that all students and educators will have access to a
comprehensive infrastructure for teaching and learning?
An exemplary
plan:
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Manages ongoing costs by researching total cost of ownership,
including regular upgrades and replacement.
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Allots human resources to keep the technologies working efficiently.
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Ensures purchases align with building/district goals to improve
student achievement.
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Assesses implementation of technology for equity across grade levels,
student abilities, teachers, etc. (according to needs assessments).
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Monitors and keeps records of upkeep, upgrades and replacement.
The results:
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The district provides all the essential conditions that connect:
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Educators to data, content, resources, expertise and learning
experiences so that they are prepared to teach 21st century learners.
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Students to data, content, resources, expertise and learning
experiences so that they are prepared to learn 21st century skills.
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Stakeholders to the information needed to make informed decisions.
What will your district do over the life of this local Educational Technology
Plan to maintain or redesign processes and structures to take advantage of the power
of technology to improve learning outcomes while maintaining efficiency?
An exemplary
plan:
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Selects a balanced standing committee of stakeholders who research new
trends and technologies.
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Assists the district in developing a culture which supports innovations.
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Develops by-laws for committee membership, which include details such
as defined roles, terms of service, expectations, etc.
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Researches innovative ways to deliver and assess content, such as
blended learning or content mastery.
The results:
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The district uses technology to improve learning environments.
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Cutting edge technology is used and transparent in the school.
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New policies will be developed and implemented that increase learning
outcomes.
Educational Technology
Plan Review Guide
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Name of
District:
District Contact: Email Phone:
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RESC
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Final
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Complete? Yes/No
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Complete? Yes/No
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additional information required/comments
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Technology Committee
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Vision Statement
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Needs Assessment
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Goal 1: Engaging and
Empowering Learning Experiences
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Goal 2: Assessment
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Goal 3: Connected
Teaching and Learning
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Goal 4: Infrastructure for
Teaching and Learning
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Goal 5: Productivity
and Efficiency
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Questions/Comments
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I have reviewed the plan for alignment
and completeness and provided feedback to the district.
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(print) Name of RESC Reviewer
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Signature of RESC Reviewer
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Date
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Please attach
this sheet to your revised and completed tech plan:
Ken
Pon
Peace Wapiti
School Division
Chair:
Technology and Digital Pedagogy Committee on Inspiring Education
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