Weathersfield Schools Technology Plan
In April 2001 the Weathersfield Elementary and Middle School Technology Plans were approved by the Weathersfield School Board and by the Vermont State Department of Education.
In the 2003-2004 school year, the WES and WMS Technology Committees worked on updating the district technology plan. The staff has reviewed the final revision, and it was presented to the Weathersfield School Board for their approval on November 15, 2004. The Weathersfield School board gave final approval on November 22, 2004.
The plan was then submitted to the Vermont Department of Education and was approved through June 30, 2007. The current revised plan is posted below.
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Technology Plan
Weathersfield School District
2003-2007
Table of Contents
Technology
Plan
Weathersfield Elementary School
2003-2007
Weathersfield Elementary School (WES) consists of six regular education classrooms, a special education resource room, title one teaching station, a library, a speech/language/OT instructional area, a guidance teaching area, a Respect and Responsibility room, two administrative workstations (one shared with the school nurse), music and physical education workstations, and a five station mini computer lab. This totals twenty-three work stations which need state-of-the-art technological teaching tools in order to best serve students and staff.
HISTORY
Teachers at WES have aggressively, clearly, and unanimously articulated their desire to upgrade technology and have internet access for students and staff for a period of many years. In an extended timeframe of stretched, overspent, and cut budgets the majority of funds for upgrading our technology and attempting to provide access to the internet have come from writing grants for funding from the local Hicks-Nichols fund. This fund provides limited amounts of money for grant projects which enhance enrichment activities for Weathersfield students. These are funds which are competitively sought for many and varied projects in our school system. WES received Hicks-Nichols grants in the amounts of $2,000 and $4,000 for technology expenditures during the years 2001 and 2002. The decision was made by the administration to employ Communications Connections to wire the WES building with Category 6 wiring and place the hub in the WES principal’s office during the summer of 2000 at a cost of $100.00 per workstation. Following the wiring, grades two and three were to be internet ready following the upgrading of their four computers. The WES ISP began as a combination of Adelphia Cable and TDS Telecom dial-up service.
During the spring of the year 2000 the Weathersfield School Technology Committee was created. The membership consists of the superintendent/principal, classroom teachers and paraprofessionals from WES/WMS, the librarian, school board representation, and a parent. Two meetings were held by the end of the school year. It was recognized by the committee members that a more formal technology plan needed to be formulated and written in order to fine-tune and organize the expansion of technology in our school system. By the second meeting, after a discussion of short and long term goals, it became apparent that separate technology plans needed to be written specific to the needs of WES and WMS then combined to form the overall Weathersfield School District Technology Plan. This procedure resulted in a three-year plan, which received Weathersfield School Board approval and State of Vermont approval. The school year 2002-2003 marked the end of the original plan. Due to careful, cost-comparison shopping, we met the overall short-term goals of our WES Technology Plan. The overall goals for the role of technology within the first year following the approval of our technology plan were:
- a state-of-the-art internet connected computer with peripherals in every classroom or available for sharing.
- a staff which is receiving on-going training in the use of technology as a powerful teaching/enhancing tool in the process of education, (to this end several WES staff members attended a three day technology workshop in June 2002, and most of the WES staff members attended a four day Technology institute in June 2003)
- a staff which has increased the use of technology in their professional educational needs (determined in part by completion of the Technology Skills for Staff survey.)
- a staff becoming more expert in the role of teacher as a facilitator in learning enhanced by technology
- a staff which has integrated the use of technology for instructional purposes
- students which are being exposed to and encouraged to use cutting edge technology in their learning process.
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determine the most time and cost effective way to conduct regularly needed maintenance and who will perform said maintenance[1]At WES we are fortunate to have a staff and supportive parents who are eager for our learners to be connected to the world via the internet. We recognize the limitations we have for these connections without the internet (based on the rural and often isolated configuration of our town.) Often children and staff lack even neighbors in close proximity. We, as a staff, recognize that in order to succeed in our global community our students will need to have equal access to the use of state-of-the-art hardware, software, and peripherals which have long been available (and are rapidly evolving due to technological advances) to the majority of learners in our country. We at WES view having (and maintaining) updated hardware, peripherals, and access to appropriate software and the internet as a priority in our technology plan. We further realize that state-of-the-art hardware, software, and peripherals are not an end unto themselves, therefore, the top priority of the WES technology plan is the integration of updated technology into classroom instruction based on the Vermont Framework of Standards.[2] The staff of WES is eager to enhance instruction and student outcomes by the application of the new technologies to instruction and research which can be engaged in by all staff and students.
During the academic year the WES technology committee members will aggressively pursue programs and grants which will aid our school in upgrading and maintaining current and evolving technologies. During the school year, based on specific reaction by staff on the Technology Skills for Staff survey, WES technology goals will be prioritized. During the Technology Plan period year the technology committee will include a report to be published with the school report card and which will be included in the town report. The committee will report progress at a school board meeting and at a PTA meeting during the school year and ask for feed back. Late in the school year a survey[3] will be given to assess the progress that has been gained by the use and application of the new technologies as well as further staff development needs.
Currently the following hardware exists at WES due to the immediate past three year WES Technology Plan:
K - HP Pavilion xt853, ME, Printer: HP Deskjet 952C
Grade 1Y -HP Pavilion xt853, ME, Printer: HP Deskjet 952C, HP 2210 Multifunction machine -Networked
Grade 1F - HP Pavilion xt953, ME, Printer: HP Photosmart 1000
Grade 2A - HP Pavilion xt953, ME, Printer: HP PSC 950 Multifunction machine-Networked
Grade 3B - HP Pavilion, xt953, ME, Printer: HP Photosmart 1000
Grade 3S - HP Pavilion, xt953, ME, Printer: HP Photosmart 1000
Cross - HP Pavilion, xt953, ME, Printer: HP Photosmart 1000, iMac, Printer: Epsom 740
Title I-HP Pavilion, 553x, Printer: HP Photosmart 1000
WES Administrative Office - HP Pavilion, 553x, Printer: none
WES Office, iMac, Printer: HP Deskjet 810C
Nurse’s Station, Laptop: Dell Windows 95, Model ST965SAG processor 486, Printer: Cannon BJ-200 ex bubble jet
Special Education - HP Pavilion, 553x, Printer: HP Deskjet 810C
OT room - Gateway Pentium 4, Printer: HP Officejet 6110 multifunction
Guidance room - None
Library - None
There is a small five station mini-lab composed of donated computers. Classrooms have a combination of older or donated computers which are used for various purposes with the children, but they are not on the internet. WES also has two televisions, 2 Video Players, 1 DVD/Video Player, a Sony digital camera, an Optima LCD Projector, and a HP Laptop.
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By November of 2004, survey each learning station k-3, Special Ed., Library, Title, and 3 offices in terms of all technology holdings. The goal at WES is to improve the student/computer ratio within classrooms and work toward implementing and equipping a portable wireless laptop computer lab.[4]
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Determine a long range plan for acquiring appropriate hardware and software for all computer stations at WES.[5]
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Work with K-3 staff to define and share the ways in which technology is and could be enhancing learning at WES.[6]
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Determine the baseline standards for the software which should be used by the students in all K-3 classrooms. Currently system wide software will include Claris Works for Mac’s and Open Office and/or Microsoft for PC’s.[7] Encourage the use of free software which may be downloaded from the internet.
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Assess the ongoing staff development needs and overall software chosen by staff (not intended to limit exposure to a variety of software) and the training needed to maximize the use of state-of-the-art technology. Explore the possibility of continuing to use consolidated grant monies for staff development as specific needs are identified.
Establish a technology mentor system.
Determine and revise as necessary, the best use of the computer instructional assistant who comes a portion of one day per week to WES.[8]
Determine the most time and cost effective way to conduct regularly needed maintenance and who will perform said maintenance
The overall goal of technology at WES is to provide access to state-of-the-art hardware, peripherals, and software for all students and staff for the purposes of:
-communication through the use of a variety of media and formats
-accommodating learning/teaching style
-individualizing and/or enhancing instruction
-applying technology skills to problem solving, educational research, and presentation of information
-connecting to the global community
-collaborating and cooperating in group assignments
-providing the opportunity to participate in on-line staff development
-taking on-line courses
-networking with other professionals through the sharing of lesson plans and ideas
-allowing instant access to the latest in educational research and information available on any subject matter
-providing our students with hands-on experience with cutting edge technology in order to prepare them to become self directed learners and be able to join a work force in which proficiency in technology is the glue connecting our global community
It is understood that the role of technology in education consists of three components… access, professional development in the areas of enhancing technology proficiency in application to and integration into curriculum studies for all students, and the necessary support to upgrade and maintain current hardware peripherals, and software. At the present time, WES has a computer instructional assistant part of one day per week. In the area of support, the staff of WES recognizes the importance of working toward the employment of a qualified staff member whose expertise in technology will enhance technological instruction for both students and staff.
EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES K-3:
-introduction of the computer as an educational tool
-identification of computer parts and peripherals: monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, headphones, video cam, digital camera, LCD projector
-proper use of mouse
-use of art and drawing tools
-uses of grade-appropriate software
-begin keyboarding skills awareness
-conduct word processing activities (Claris Works/Microsoft Works/ Microsoft Word)
-conduct on-screen editing
-use spell check/grammar check
-addition of graphics to text
-publish writing to share with class, family, and/or other classrooms in the world via the internet
-experience a variety of printing and publishing software (in addition to the system wide selected software) which has application to many subject areas: reading, mathematics, social studies, science, health, and interdisciplinary studies/research
-recognize connection between computer use and necessary life skills
-use of research programs/software for individual and/or classroom projects/interests
-introduce pull down menus
-continue to improve typing for speed and accuracy
-broaden knowledge and application of printing and publishing options,
-preparation of a slide show presentation (by individual or class)
-expanded use and knowledge of software
-experience the application of technology to learning across the curriculum
-gain exposure to and incorporation of multimedia presentations in
the classroom SUGGESTED TIME LINE AND BUDGET FOR TECHNOLOGY UPGRADING2003-2004
Hardware:
WES Administrative Assistant Office-Compatible PC/Printer
WES Principal’s Office-Printer
Nurse’s Station – PC and Wireless base station set-up
Library – PC Laptop/Printer – prorated for use at WES/WMS
Portable CD Player/Cassette Recorder
Portable Data Storage Devices
Optical Mouse for 7 computers
Software:
$75.00 per computer station for teachers to select software specific to their/students' needs.
Roxio Easy CD Creator
Site License for system-wide software- e.g. Handwriting Without Tears
Annual subscriptions to sites (charged to WES):
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abcteach.com @ $20.00/teacher2.
teachervision.com @ 19.95/teacher3.
edHelper.com @ 19.99/teacherWES charge card for internet download purchases for site subscriptions of antivirus software and updates, etc.
Other:
Printer ink supplies
Overhead inkjet transparencies
CD’s – music, data (R’s and RW’s)
Specialty paper – banner, design, magnetic, photo, etc.
Digital Camera battery
One set of cleaning supplies per teacher/computer station
Canned air, specialty cleaning cloth
Requested repairs
2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007
See above “Software” list with the exception of Roxio Easy CD Creator
See above “Other” list
Funds for repairs/upgrades
Funds for a portable laptop lab for classrooms to share
Equitable per pupil funds set aside for:
Twenty-three workstations for staff – identical PC computers (some to be cost-shared with WMS, therefore laptops for Library, OT, Speech/Language, Guidance, etc.)
Weathersfield Middle School Technology Plan
September 2004
Weathersfield Middle School (WMS) is a Grade 4-8 school in Weathersfield is a rural town in southern Vermont. The town consists of an area of 27,840 acres and a population of 2,702. The student population is 161 students at Weathersfield Middle School and 83 students at Weathersfield Elementary School. Twenty-eight percent of the student population is eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. There is no high school in town. High school students have a choice of several area high schools for which the town taxpayers pay tuition.
The Weathersfield School District has a Technology Committee, which consists of the superintendent/principal, elementary and middle school classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, the school librarian, a school board representative and a parent. This year the committee has worked on revising the district Technology Plan.
Objectives at WMS are as follows:
To reduce and simplify administrative tasks for staff
To assist in the preparation of instruction
Weathersfield Community and Schools cultivate learning today – create a better world for tomorrow.
II. Profile of Weathersfield Middle School:
Fall 2004
Grades: 4th through 8th grade
Classes:
1 – Fourth Grade section
2 – Fifth Grade sections
2 – Sixth Grade sections
2 – Seventh Grade sections
2 – Eighth Grade sections
1 – Learning Center (SPED Resource Room)
Special Instructional Areas: Music, Band, Art*, Physical Education, Library/Media (including Computer Lab), Guidance, Health*, Title I Reading and Math, Speech/Language, Spanish*, Special Services.
*Within Classroom
Student Population: 161 students
Teaching Faculty: 18
Para-educators: 9
Classroom & Office Computers
School Library: 2 workstations
Computer Lab: 14 workstations, 1 notebook computer, 1 digital camera and 1 LCD projector for school use
All classrooms (9): 16 workstations (1-4 workstations per room)
Principal’s Office: 2 workstations, 1 notebook computer, 1 digital video camera
Secretary’s Office: 1 workstation
Nurse’s Office: 1 workstation
Physical Education: 1 workstation
Learning Center: 3 workstations, 1 notebook computer
SPED Office: 1 workstation
Occupational Therapy: 1 notebook computer
Guidance Office: 1 workstation
Speech Services: 1 workstation
Maintenance: 1 workstation
Total Computers for student use: 36
Total Students: 161
Computer to Student Ratio: 1:4.47
Network Infrastructure:
One workstation in each classroom and office, and 15 workstations in the computer lab are connected by Category 6 cable. Internet access is provided via Adelphia Cable. Classrooms are connected to the cable via a central switching station (router).
Background
A combined effort in school year 1992-1993 resulted in the completion of a school computer lab equipped with 14 Macintosh LC generation computers. Funding sources were community donations, a Hicks-Nichols grant, and a budget allowance. In the fall of 2001, funds were approved in the budget to purchase new computers for half of the computer lab and for the library. Some classrooms were also updated to expand the school’s Internet access. In the summer of 2002, a network laser printer and new computers were purchased for the remaining half of the computer lab and in the spring of 2003, three new classroom computers were purchased. A digital video camera and iBook (Mac) were purchased for the school’s use and are housed in the main office.
In school year 2003-2004, the transition to PC compatible computers and a uniform operating system continued, with new Windows XP-Professional systems purchased for four more classrooms, the main office and the special ed. office. Notebook computers were purchased for the Learning Center staff and the occupational therapist. A grant from Best Buy contributed funds for the purchase of an LCD projector and software, and technology funds were used for another notebook computer to be dedicated for use with the projector, a digital camera and Microsoft Power Point software. In addition, the entire computer lab was upgraded to Windows XP-Professional and 256 MB of RAM.
Specific hardware located in the school is as follows:
Computer Lab—5 ('02) PC’s w/256 MB of RAM, CD-RW drives, and Windows XP-Pro, 8 ('01) PC’s w/256 MB of RAM, CD drives and Windows XP-Pro, 1 SuperMac UMAX 600 w/non-functional CD ROM drive, 1 all-in-one scanner-printer (inkjet), 1 TView Gold converter and 1 26″ color TV monitor, 1 HP LaserJet network printer, 1 notebook PC w/256 MB of RAM, CD-RW, Win XP, 1 ViewSonic LCD PJ551 projector, 1 Canon A80 Powershot digital camera.
Library—1 ('01)PC w/128 MB of RAM, CD drive and Windows 98, 1 inkjet printer, 1 Power PC 5260/120 w/16 MB of RAM, 1 Stylewriter printer
Nurse’s Office--1 ('03) Dell PC with Windows XP, 1 inkjet printer.
Learning Center—1 iMac w/3.5 zip drive and HP DeskJet 842c printer, 1 ('00)Gateway computer and Epson Stylus color printer, 1 Macintosh LC 575 and Stylewriter II printer, 1 Toshiba notebook, WIN XP, CD-RW, 256 MB.
SPED Office—1 ('03) IBM P4 with Windows XP, 256 MB RAM, 3 yr. service contract, 1 inkjet printer.
Speech Office—1 ('00) Gateway (PC) Pentium computer with WIN 98, & printer
Guidance Office—1 laptop PC ('01)
4W—1 IBM P4 256 MB, Win XP, 3 yr. service contract, CD-RW and color inkjet printer
7L—1 PowerMac 5260/120 w/CD ROM Drive, 1 ('02) iBook w/external floppy drive, 1 ('03) PC w/256 MB RAM, CD/RW drive, Windows XP, 3 yr. service contract, HP scanner, 1 Epson color printer, 1 TView Gold, 2 Macintosh LC 575s.
7T—1 PowerMac 7200/120, (42 MB) w/CD ROM Drive
8T--1 IBM P4 256 MB, Win XP, CD, 3 yr. service contract
8B—1 G3 Macintosh (used for Spanish), 1 Power PC 5260/120 (16 MB) w/CD ROM, 1 IBM P4 256 MB Win XP, CD-RW, 3 yr. service contract
Main Office—1 IBM P4 256 MB, Win XP, CD-RW and color inkjet printer, ]
Principal’s Office-- 2 ('01) iMacs w/3.5 zip drive and HP DeskJet color printers, 1('02) Macintosh iBook and Lexmark inkjet printer, 1 digital movie camera.
Physical Education—1 Toshiba Tecra Notebook P3 256 MB Win XP, CD-RW, 3 yr. Service contract
Maintenance—1 (donated) PC w/Windows 98
Software Inventory (2004)
Assessment of Student Skills
Incoming Fourth Grade students are introduced to basic computer skills in weekly 40-minute instructional periods. This is the students’ first formal computer lab exposure in the Weathersfield school system. Many of the students have access to computers in their homes, but of those who do, a minority have used their computers for keyboarding, word processing, information/research, or more advanced academic skills.
By the end of their first year at Weathersfield Middle School, students are adept at using a mouse, opening and closing programs, creating, saving and retrieving documents, and manipulating text. They are exposed to drawing and painting techniques and basic spreadsheet operations. Those skills and keyboarding abilities are refined in the upper grades.
Graduating eighth grade students will have had exposure to Internet searches, photo scanning, importing scanned images and graphics into documents, slide show/multi-media creation, spreadsheet, graph, table and database exercises. Typing speeds will range from 20 wpm to 40 wpm or higher.
Teachers occasionally incorporate computer usage and information technology in their assignments.
Assessment of Staff Skills & Staff Training Workshop History
In Spring of 2001, a survey was given to all support staff and certified teaching staff to discern what percentage of this population owns home computers, has taken information technology courses, and would like more training. Staff was surveyed again in Spring 2004 to determine in which areas they were interested in refining their technology skills.
In response to the surveys, basic computer skills training workshops were held at the end of school years 2001 and 2002. Another workshop was held in June 2004, which covered multimedia presentations with Microsoft Power Point and using an LCD projector.
April 2001
Staff Response to Proposed Technology Plan
At faculty/staff in-service in 2001, staff had the opportunity to respond to the first draft of the Weathersfield Technology Plan. Specific needs noted by faculty/staff members were addressed in the final revision of the Technology Plan.
In Fall 2003, the Technology Committee began reviewing the three-year plan to update the technology plan to one encompassing the 2003-2006 time span. The revisions were a year-long process resulting in the current document.
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2003-2004 |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
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Hardware Establish a replacement schedule for classroom TVs and VCRs. Purchase classroom TV’s and VCR’s as established by the approved replacement schedule Upgrade school’s computer assets every 3 –7 years (beginning Yr. 2003-2004) |
Hardware Seek funding (grants) to obtain a portable classroom of 25 wireless computers Upgrade computer lab computers with CD-RW drives (for 7 of the 13 PC computers) Media cart for laptop/projector combination |
Hardware Seek funding (grants) to upgrade equipment as necessary Procure network server |
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Network/Telecommunications Connect the portable classroom building for Internet access Explore options for Internet service and E-Rate funding |
Network/Telecommunications Install (TV) cable service to classrooms Install telephone/intercom system in each classroom Upgrade router/modem for more reliable and faster connection speed |
Network/Telecommunications
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Software Purchase & install uniform versions of software throughout the school as new computers are purchased Ensure that all computers have active anti-virus programs |
Software Seek funding (grants) to obtain library automation software Purchase presentation software – PowerPoint—for the computer lab Purchase server/client anti-virus software for network application and operation |
Software Continue to upgrade software as new computers are purchased |
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Curriculum Integration Continue to integrate appropriate technologies in academic subjects Write curriculum to integrate scope & sequence skills for computer classes Devise an assessment instrument for each grade level |
Curriculum Integration Continue to integrate appropriate technologies in academic subjects Purchase on-line periodical library service available to all school networked computers. |
Curriculum Integration Continue to integrate appropriate technologies in academic subjects |
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Professional Development Offer training with faculty/staff on use of technology as it is obtained Attend appropriate workshops as offered for technology training and assistance |
Professional Development Offer training with faculty/staff on use of technology as it is obtained Attend appropriate workshops as offered for technology training and assistance |
Professional Development Offer training with faculty/staff on use of technology as it is obtained Attend appropriate workshops as offered for technology training and assistance |
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Personnel/Technical Support Contract for/hire Tech. Support to maintain equipment Increase Computer Lab Para. Position to 4.5/day wk. to allow time to coordinate technology needs and to consult with Tech. Support |
Personnel/Technical Support Contract for/hire Tech. Support to maintain equipment Continue part-time Tech Coordinator position |
Personnel/Technical Support Contract for/hire Tech. Support to maintain equipment Continue part-time Tech Coordinator position |
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Monitoring and Assessment Review revised Tech Plan with staff Write equipment donation policy for board approval Use an annual survey to assess student and staff skills Faculty/staff set goals for the year w/principal |
Monitoring and Assessment Update Technology Plan on WWW Faculty/staff set goals for the year w/principal Disposal of old, obsolete equipment policy for board approval |
Monitoring and Assessment Faculty/staff set goals for the year w/principal Technology Committee will revise Tech Plan Review Tech Plan with staff |
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Community Access/Public Awareness Review acceptable use policy for Internet use Expand information on web site |
Community Access/Public Awareness Expand information on web site |
Community Access/Public Awareness Expand information on web site |
Revisions:
8-21-03
5-03-04
6-9-04
9-21-04
Progress Made on Previous 3-Year Goal Timeline for Information Technology Plan Implementation
Since the initial Technology Plan was written and implemented in school year 2000-2001, progress has been made in many areas. They are outlined below:
Network—
Adelphia Communications provided a free cable modem to the building in summer of 2000. A 56KB line/router and networking were installed to provide access to all classrooms, offices, the library and the computer lab.
Hardware—
The computer lab got eight new PC-compatible computers in summer of 2000. Five more computers and a network laser printer were purchased the following school year. This year, the first set of computers received a memory upgrade to 256 MB of RAM.
The switch to the PC platform continued with new computers in two sixth grade classrooms and one seventh grade classroom in 2003. A replacement was purchased for a stolen computer (sixth grade), and classroom computers were purchased for one fourth, one fifth, and two eighth grade sections in 2004.
The main office and Special Ed. office each got new desktops, and notebook computers were purchased for the occupational therapist, special ed. and the computer lab.
Additional equipment purchased over the last three school years include a digital camcorder, an LCD projector, a digital camera, a scanner in the 7th grade classroom, printers for five classrooms, and all-in-one printer-scanner-copiers for the library and computer lab.
Software—
All of the new PC-compatible computers use the Windows XP-Pro operating system. A site license was purchased for Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint presentation software, which is installed in the main office, grade 7L and the computer lab.
A corporate edition of Symantec Norton Anti-Virus was purchased for the school via a site license. Our Technology Consultants have donated a Windows 2000 computer, which will act as a server to manage the Antivirus software on the network.
Academic software, which is compatible with Windows XP, was purchased for the computer lab.
Professional Development—
Training sessions in basic skills were held for staff at in-service workshops in June 2001 and June 2002. In June 2004 a workshop was held to help staff get familiar with the Power Point software and LCD projector.
Personnel/Technical Support—
A technical support consultant was hired on a limited basis in 2001-2002. Dave Foss completed networking computers at both schools and conducted a basic skills workshop. In Fall of 2003, the Technology Committee made plans to contract with a consultant for the school year and set aside $4,000 for that purpose. In school year 2003-2004, we contracted with Competitive Computers to provide technical assistance. Funds of $1,500 were also set aside to hire a technology coordinator for the school year.
Monitoring and Assessment—
The Technology Committee continues to meet throughout the school year. The Technology Plan has been updated for another 3-year period.
Community Access/Public Awareness—
The school website, address: http://users.adelphia.net/~weathersfield/, was created in October 2002. It is indexed and can be found through Internet search engines. It is updated weekly and monthly and includes calendars, weekly information, sports, lunch menus, school closings and photographs. The web space is made available at no cost as a public service from Adelphia Communications.
A grant of $2,500 was awarded to Weathersfield Middle School from Best Buy to purchase equipment to enhance the technology program. The funds were used to purchase the LCD projector and software. The remaining funds were used to go towards the purchase of a digital camera, with the balance made up by the school technology budget.
[1] See document, p. 9-10, Suggested Time line and Budget for Technology updating
[2] See Appendix, p. 29, Weathersfield School District – Science, Math, and Technology Curriculum 1998 document excerpt.
[3] See Appendix, p. 19-21, Technology Skills for Staff-survey
[4] See Appendix, p. 23, WES Technology Survey, also p. 9-10, Suggested Time Line and Budget for Technology Upgrading
[5] See document, p. 9-10, Suggested Time Line and Budget for Technology Upgrading, also see Appendix, p. 22, Staff Identified Technology Needs
[6] See Appendix, p.19-21, Technology Skills for Staff Survey
[7] See Appendix, p. 24, System Wide Software Survey
[8] See Appendix, p. 25, WES Classroom Computer Schedule
[9] See document, p. 9-10, Suggested Time Line and Budget for Technology Upgrading