Internship reflections:TF VIII.B

Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools.

Discuss technology progression at technology gift committee meeting.

During each Gift Committee meeting it is important to review the history of technology so parents understand the scaffolding of our technology vision. Recently our campus completely revamped our technology vision. Each vision we create for technology is expected to be viable for five years and we must utilize what we have learned over the years and research innovative technology uses so we can accurately create a technology vision that can encompass five years.

Primary Objective: 

•      Evaluate and recommend technology for purchase by the UP Elementary Gift Committee and ensure steps are taken for successful implementation of such technology once purchased.

Secondary Objective:

•      Search for on-going opportunities to enhance current technology capabilities and explore new ones.

•      Follow the guidelines of Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology , HPISD Technology Plan, and TEKS  reflecting NETS-S for Technology.

•      Ensure technology plans and purchases support and are driven by curricular objectives and resource management.

•      Review and revise the UP Technology Plan annually to reflect the current reality and assess the impact of technology on student learning and staff productivity.

•      Maintain strong channels of communication between students, parents, staff, and community to provide optimal learning for all.

Guiding Principles:

•      Develop students and teaching professionals who effectively use technology as a productivity tool, communications tool, and research and problem-solving tool within acceptable and ethical use guidelines as established by HPISD.

•      Embed technology seamlessly throughout the curriculum within the guidelines of Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology and the HPISD Technology Plan reflecting TEKS for Technology.

•      Strive to creatively and efficiently manage resources including students, staff, community, finances, technology, time, facilities and other physical resources.

•      Review our History: Vision 2009

•      2006 – 2007

•      Reviewed and evaluated technology direction/usage for UP

•      Evaluated use of COWs, ActivSlate, CoF for Specials

•      Developed technology roadmap

•      Developed computer replacement schedule

•      Rolled-out Classroom of the Future to grades K-4

•      2007 – 2008

•      Rolled-out Classroom of the Future to TAG, Resources, ESL and Science

•      Rolled-out data projector, document camera, cart and laptop to Art

•      Rolled-out COWs to 2^nd & 3^rd grades

•      Piloted iPod usage in Kindergarten and 1^st grade classrooms

•      Mounted data projectors in the K-3 classrooms

•      2008 – 2009

•      Established Printer and Data Projector Replacement Allocation

•      Rolled out CoF to Jump Start and Media Center

•      Replaced Desktops in K,1,2,3, and Media Center

•      Replaced Auditorium Projector

•      Purchased 24 additional iPods

•      Rolled out Active Expressions

•      2009 – 2010

•      Purchased 36 Active Arena sets

•      Replenished Allocations funds(Printer Cartridge Supply, Data Projector Bulb Replacements, Annual Teacher/Staff Training, Printer)

•      36 COW Laptops for 4^th Grade

•      19 Laptops (4^th -6; K – 5; 1^st- 5: 3^rd – 1; Music; ESL)

•      4 Desktop Replacements (Literacy Library; ESL (2); Office Security)

•      5 Digital Cameras (1 per grade level)

•      2 Webcams