Blog Posting #2

Our district has a technology plan, but each campus also has one.  I reviewed the district technology plan, which is imbedded in our campus improvement plan.  The most recent plan available online was from 2008-2009.  That is the document I used for this assignment.  Under Goal 6: Vidor ISD will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conductive to student learning, Strategy 2 is Technology- Acceptable Use Policies.  This lines up with having a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology.  Goal 8: Technology will be implemented to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development and administration at Vidor ISD.  Strategy 1 is Technology and student learning.  It talks about expanding technology into classrooms, expanding the technological infrastructure, increasing the number of teachers using internet and software systems to integrate technology, and students extending their education through electronic resources. This strategy covers the element of an assessment of telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services needed. It also addresses professional development strategies. Strategy 2: Technology instructional management; addresses instructional management software tools have been introduced into the classroom. This also goes with the element of an assessment of telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services needed. Strategy 3: Technology- staff development; it states that professionals have access to Region V ESC Professional Development programs, as well as that faculty and staff that is comfortable with and proficient in electronic environments.  This supports the professional development strategy element. I did not find any elements of budget resources; there was a part of the plan that stated source of funds, but all strategies listed “none”. All of the strategies had ongoing evaluation process.  Campuses throughout the school year, by a committee, evaluate this plan. The administrators are responsible for making sure that the telecommunication services; hardware, software, and other services are being assessed. The evaluation process occurs when the committee meets every quarter.  They collect data and report on activity, therefore making corrections.

Jana Dugas EDLD 5308 Section 8038 August 31, 2011