Technology Plan Wiki
Section 8: Technology Type and Costs, and Coordination with Funding Resources
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GOALS |
ACTIVITIES |
HARDWARE SOFTWARE |
COST |
FUNDING SOURCE |
TIMELINE |
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A. Integration |
Develop advanced level of integration model for teacher technology competency. |
No additional equipment needed |
In Kind |
Local |
Yr. 1,2,3 |
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Provide computer and/or peripheral equipment to support staff integration of technology into classes. (SL-Where do we outline minimum technology requirements, i.e. staff computers maximum of 3 years old, minimum of Windows XP, etc?) |
Hardware; computers, SMART boards, LCD projectors, video devices, laptops, and other equipment. |
$100K – 105K |
Local Funds E-rate Title funds Grants |
Yr. 1, 2, 3 |
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Encourage the integration of ATM use into classes by offering or receiving an increase of 10 % broadcast activities. |
On Site |
In Kind |
Local |
Year 1 |
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Provide teachers with in classroom technology support for integrating technology into specific curricular areas. |
No additional equipment required. |
In Kind |
Local |
Yr. 1,2,3 |
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B. Professional Development |
Provide staff development to raise staff to the level of computer literacy necessary to integrate technology into instruction. |
Existing Equipment MS Office,Moodle, Edline, Web |
Instruction cost |
Local staff development |
Yr. 1, 2, 3 |
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Encourage and support staff attendance at technology seminars, workshops, and conferences outside the District. |
No additional equipment or software |
1500-2000 |
Local Funds Title II |
Yr 1, 2, 3 |
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Provide technology training for staff on the use of specific software and hardware. |
No additional equipment or software |
10-12 K |
Local Funds Title IV |
Year 1 |
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C. Access |
Write grants to acquire computer equipment and software. |
No additional equipment or software |
Local Funds |
Yr. 1, 2, 3 |
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VOIP Provide staff the ability to easly communicate with teachers in other buildings of our district. |
VOIP Phone systems in Albion, Benton, Clinton, LHS/LJHS |
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E-rate Local Funds |
Yr. 1 |
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Promote usage of a WAN for connecting all District schools |
Internal WAN |
None |
E-rate Local Funds |
Yr. 1, 2, 3 |
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D. Student Achievement |
Establish a plan for the assessment of students on standards outlined in the Maine Learning Results |
No additional – Staff activity |
1.5 K |
Local Funds |
Year 1,2,3 |
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E. Support Services |
Maintain existing networking infrastructure wire maintenance |
Network wiring and approved networking equipment |
60K |
E-Rate Local Funds |
Year 1, 2, 3 |
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F. Communication |
Disseminate and explain the MSAD #49 Technology Plan to faculty, staff, parents, community, and students. |
No additional equipment or software |
500-1K |
Local Funds |
Year 1 |
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Continue to provide telephone, Internet and wireless services to staff and students |
Additional wireless equipment |
5K |
Local Funds E-rate |
Year 1, 2, 3 |
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Provide and promote software to encourage parent, teacher and student collaboration using the Internet. (SL-Why isn't there more participation in Homework Hero?) |
Ed-line programs Case E |
10-15 K 4.5 K |
E-rate Local Funds Title 6 Reap |
Year 1, 2 |
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Rebuild website to provide better commuication and information to community. |
Linux/Fedora |
Free |
Local Funds |
Year 1, 2 |
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G. Safety |
Provide additional security cameras through out district? Provide student photo IDs with barcodes for campus-wide use (SL-should this also include staff & visitor badges?) |
Video server and cameras. ID Badge Production equipment and software |
6-7 K |
Local Funds |
Year 2 , 3 |
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Centralize data management in a data repository allowing controlled access by authorized persons |
No additional equipment needed. Current equipment maintenance |
1-2 K |
Local Funds |
Yr. 1, 2 3 |