TP5

=Tech Plan 5=


 * Committee Message**

Next meeting established - January 11th at 4:00 PM


 * January 11th, 2010 Agenda**


 * 1) Finalize Gap Analysis
 * 2) Discussion of TPACK instructional framework
 * 3) Continue work on action plan and set goals in each area
 * 4) Discuss timeline of board presentation and proposals


 * Subcommittees **

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Maribeth, Mark, Sherry, Brian, Piper) CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (Dale, Deb, Kristy, Selene, Ellie) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION (Judy, Shelley, Jani, Gail) TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT (Brad, Chris, Dawn)

**Guiding Principles (completed December 7, 2010)**

Students will... Engage in active, responsible, local, national, and global citizenship Expand the classroom experience beyond traditional time and space limits Demonstrate digital literacy Participate in forums and online collaboration on a regular basis Develop positive online footprints Develop the skills necessary to be intelligent consumers and creators of information on the web Master content while producing, synthesizing, and evaluating information from a variety of sources with an understanding of and respect for diverse cultures

Teachers will... Promote active, responsible, local, national, and global citizenship Develop learners' critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and application to real-world situations Engage learners in meaningful and challenging work Provide opportunities for learners to grow through a variety of learning experiences Encourage ongoing reflection and discussion about learning, communication, and educational technology Improve student achievement in traditional core content areas and the companion content areas such as collaboration, problem-solving, etc. Facilitate experiences encouraging flexibility of thought, adaptability, resourcefulness, and embracing new challenges Develop and maintain an online presence through blogs, wikis, web pages, and other resources Create an engaging and personalized environment to meet the needs of this and future generations

The district will... Cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to adapt to future challenges Promote parent participation for the purpose of increasing involvement and developing shared learning experiences Ignite creativity to problem solve and/or develop new ideas Support the school's focus on meeting the individualized needs and interests of learners Provide professional development focused on the relationship between pedagogy, content, and knowledge; inlcuding but not limited to individualized learning plans Pursue and support online textbooks and materials when possible Provide resources, training, and policies for Internet safety and digital citizenship

**Vision Statement 2010 (completed September 14, 2010)**

** Arlington Heights School District 25 empowers our community to transform teaching and learning by using current and emerging technology. Our environment promotes innovation, creativity, and discovery while providing opportunities for members to make meaningful contributions and thrive in a global society. **


 * Sections of Technology Plan**

FIVE CORE REQUIREMENTS

1. Establish clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education or library services 2. Have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use these new technologies to improve education or library services 3. Include an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve education or library services 4. Provide a sufficient budget to acquire and maintain the hardware, software, professional development, and other services that will be needed to implement the strategy 5. 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.

GENERAL FRAMEWORK Mission/Vision statement Inventory Current program status and budget Needs assessment Goals Strategies (Professional Development, Community Involvement, Deployment, and Curriculum and Instruction) Activities Monitoring Plan

**Meeting Dates (Dunton Multi-Purpose Room, 4:00 - 6:00 PM)**

Spring 2010 - Formation of Committee √ Summer 2010 - Reading and Research √ Tuesday, August, 31, 2010 √ Tuesday, September 14, 2010 √ Thursday, October 14, 2010 - POSTPONED Thursday, November 4, 2010 √ Tuesday, December 7, 2010 √ Tuesday, January 11, 2010 February 2011 - Finalize Plan & Present to Board & Community March 2011 - Seek State and Board Approval