Middle Township School District’s Technology Plan was developed in 2009 and runs from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. The plan has six main goals and includes accompanying implementation strategies. The district’s goals are as follows:
1. Support and encourage staff development that changes the paradigm of delivery of instruction from the rote transmission of facts to interactive, project-based learning.
2. Expand direct technology support for achieving educational objectives.
3. Expand the use of technology to achieve goals and objectives as outlined in the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
4. Provide, follow, and expand a district-wide plan for efficient purchase and maintenance of equipment.
5. Expand web-based communications and district services throughout the school and community.
6. Provide technology supports for student management and safety.
There are several strategies to accomplish each goal. Strategies for Goal 1 are maintaining up to date training for technology team, yearly professional development opportunities, provide teachers with release time to create technology lesson plans, and provide refresher training for teachers on technology communication tools. Goal 2 strategies include funding for technology technicians and technology teachers in the elementary schools. The strategies for Goal 3 include continued update of curriculum guides, providing teachers with on-going training to expand their integration of technology, offering technology classes at the high school level, and continue to fund district library media centers. Goal 4 strategies include funding for the maintenance of school facilities to enable the integration of technology, maintain a WAN, and annually review the conditions of hardware for planned upgrades. Strategies for Goal 5 include funding for a district wide communication platform that is accessible from home and school, explore the purchase of a platform for student e-mail and online collaboration, and maintain district and school websites. The final goal includes funding to update hardware and software for a district student management system, and purchase equipment necessary to implement the district safety plan.
Professional development opportunities are coordinated by the director of curriculum & instruction and each school principal. Funding appears to be available to ensure staff is kept up to date on new technologies. Administrators will attend technology training annually. Staff professional development is provided through South Jersey Regional Technology center, ETTC/Stockton, ERIC, and NJDOE 21st Century skills workshops.
Telecommunication service, hardware, software and other services are assessed through a needs assessment. First the current status will be determined. Then the educational needs will be determined. Finally, a plan will be made to prioritize the identified needs to meet the district’s goals. There appears to be a sufficient budget to acquire and support the non-discount elements of the plan.
The school district will use an evaluation plan to monitor progress toward their goals. Administrators will be able to access lesson plans to determine if technology is being integrated in the curriculum. Students will be evaluated on the goals and objectives for technology at each curricular level. Curriculum will be continuously examined and aligned to state standards.
Middle Township Public Schools. (2009). Technology Plan: 2010-2013. Retrieved on Nov. 22, 2011 from http://www.middletwp.k12.nj.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=JaznPnm5nqM%3d&tabid=327
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