Frost Elementary Technology Plan

The Frost campus technology plan includes all five elements needed to apply to “E-rate” below the following elements is evidence from the 2010 Frost Elementary campus improvement plan.

·         Goals and realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology

·         A professional development strategy

·         An assessment of telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services needed

·         Budget resources

·         Ongoing evaluation process

Goal four of the 2010-2011 Frost Elementary Campus Improvement Plan states the following technology goal:

“To create an effective integrated learning environment using technology as a tool to facilitate learning, delivery of instruction, and productivity thereby helping students and staff to become effective and efficient users.”

The objectives of goal four are stated below:

Objective 1: Frost Elementary will provide the staff development for teachers to teach the current state adopted technology TEKS. Teachers will be provided training to increase knowledge and use of technology. Technology will be gradually integrated into the curriculum.

The Strategies or activities to meet this objective include the following:

-Provide staff development to accommodate staff technology needs. Those responsible for meet this goal include the assistant principal, instructional facilitator, principal, PTA/PTO. The evaluation this strategy is assessed with a campus survey.

Objective 2 states: Frost Elementary will offer students opportunities to learn new skills through the use of technology.

The Strategies or activities to meet this objective include the following:

Utilize computer software skills maintenance and enrichment programs. Teachers are responsible for implementing this strategy. The evaluation of this strategy is based on lesson plans.

Out of the 21 activities or strategies, 13 do not require funds.