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East Williston UFSD

Three-Year Technology Plan

Table of Contents East Williston UFSD

Three-Year Technology Initiative

East Williston Union Free School District

Technology Plan

2014 – 2017

Dr. Elaine Kanas, Superintendent

Board of Education:

Mark Kamberg, President

Robert V. Fallarino, Esq., Vice President

Leonard Hirsch

David P. Keefe

Barbara Slone

East Williston UFSD

11 Bacon Road

Old Westbury, New York, 11568

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District Overview

Plan Contact Information

District Name: East Williston Union Free School District

District code: 280402030001 BEDS

Address: 11 Bacon Road

Old Westbury, NY 11568

Contact: David Casamento – 516 333-7239

Years Covered – July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017

Date of Next State Review – July 1, 2017

URL – http://www.ewsdonline.org

Technology Advisory Committee

Dr. Elaine Kanas, Superintendent of Schools

Jacqueline Pirro, Assistant Superintendent of Business

David Casamento, Director of Science & Technology

Rochelle Sroka, Educational Technology Specialist, North Side

Audra Beberman, Educational Technology Specialist,

Wheatley/Willets Road

Erik Larsen, District Wide Network Administrator

Dr. Sean Feeney, Principal, Wheatley

Karen Klapper, Assistant Principal, Wheatley

Allison Chanin-Bermudez, Teacher, Wheatley

Joe Fina, Teacher, Wheatley

Greg Wasserman, Director of Guidance, Wheatley

Birthe Seferian, Teacher, Wheatley

Kathy Tsakonas, Parent, Wheatley

Stephen Kimmel, Willets Road Principal

Danielle Gately, Director of Middle School Student Life

Diane Ilkiw, Library Media Specialist, Willets Road

Ronald Roaldsen, Teacher, Willets Road

Vyomini Amin, Parent, Willets Road

James Bloomgarden, Principal, North Side

James Foy, Assistant Principal, North Side

Karin Peterson, Parent, North Side

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East Williston UFSD

Three-Year Technology Initiatives

Table of Contents

East Williston Union Free School District.......................................................................... 1

District Overview .................................................................................................................. 2

East Williston School District .............................................................................................. 4

Mission Statement ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 District Layout ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

East Williston UFSD Technology Vision and Goals.......................................................... 5

Vision Statement ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Belief Statement ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Mission Statement ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Curriculum ............................................................................................................................ 7

Curriculum - Integration and Student Achievement ................................................................................................................... 7 Student Instruction and Competency ................................................................................................................................... 10 Grade 5-7 Benchmark Checklist ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Grade 8-12 Benchmark Checklist ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Professional Development .................................................................................................. 17

1. Director of Science & Technology ................................................................................................................................. 19 2. Educational Technology Specialist (2 districtwide) ........................................................................................................ 19 4. The East Williston Teacher Center ................................................................................................................................. 19 5. Professional Development Steering Committee (PDSG) ................................................................................................ 19 6. Nassau BOCES Model Schools ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support and Software ........................................ 21

Infrastructure ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Monitoring and Evaluation ................................................................................................ 27

Ongoing Evaluation .................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Budget and Funding ................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Funding Resources ................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Appendices ........................................................................................................................... 32

Technology Team Job Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................. 32 Computer Network for Education Regulations (X) Required ...................................................................................... 33 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF INTERNET AND COMPUTERS .................................................... 35 Technology Needs Assessment ............................................................................................................................................... 40

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East Williston School District

Mission Statement

The East Williston School District is a K-12 school system, which prides itself on an individualized and personalized approach to educating its students. Classes of instruction are relatively small; student support services are strong; and the curricular and co-curricular programs are diverse. The pursuit of academic excellence in this district reflects the deep belief that all students can learn and that all students deserve high quality instruction in the classroom. It also means that there are high academic expectations in terms of basic literacy. The educational program is geared to encourage critical thinking and a love of learning.

District Layout

North Side School - K- 4

110 East Williston Avenue

East Williston, NY 11596 – Phone 516 333-6860

Willets Road School Grades 5- 7

455 I.U Willets Road

Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 - Phone 516 333-8797

The Wheatley School Grades 8 - 12

11 Bacon Road

Old Westbury, NY 11568 - 516 333-7804

Administrative Building

11 Bacon Road

Old Westbury, NY 11568

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East Williston UFSD Technology Vision and Goals

Vision Statement

The East Williston Union Free School District Technology Initiative is committed to providing its students,

staff, and community with the knowledge and skills to be productive citizens in a globally connected world

utilizing technology in the most effective and efficient manner. The district’s primary goal is to nurture the best

in each child morally, intellectually, socially, artistically, emotionally, digitally, and physically and to provide

the educational background that will allow our students to grow into productive 21st century adults.

The core educational values that the district most highly esteems are:

to respect individual human worth and acceptance of differences

to develop an open and curious mind

to develop problem solving/critical thinking skills

to develop primary skills in reading, writing, mathematics etc.

to develop intellectual curiosity

to develop culture of “life-long learning”

to develop practical skills for real-life employment

to cultivate social awareness/responsibility

Belief Statement

The technology tools that we provide to each classroom are seamlessly integrated into all content areas on all

grade levels where appropriate. These tools of technology will reshape and ultimately transform the teaching

and learning processes:

to communicate through networks and telecommunication – locally – nationally & globally

to provide curricular integration

to access, retrieve, manage, interpret, manipulate, and evaluate information

to communicate responsibly, intelligently, effectively and creatively

to synthesize concepts and express ideas

to communicate visually, graphically, and artistically through multimedia presentations

to access multiple sources of information:

o to build learning partnerships

o to facilitate joint study

o to share resources

o to work collaboratively

to enhance global communication

to support teachers in instructional and administrative tasks as well as in their own professional growth

and development

to ensure equitable availability of resources

to respond to diverse learning styles and needs

to demonstrate responsible cyber behavior and develop responsible and respectful cyber citizens

to ensure global awareness, civic literacy, and information literacy among all stakeholders

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Mission Statement

The East Williston Union Free School District is committed to making tools of technology available to all

members of our educational community by providing:

provide WAN (Wide Area Network) through WAN secure web based applications

provide a secure web based online community to communicate with staff, parents, students and the

community.

provide community electronic access to district events

provide a secure online web based community to connect with other classrooms and other schools

throughout the world

provide a secure online web community to work collaboratively across the district and across curriculum

areas.

provide a secure online web based community to create and maintain a personal electronic portfolio that

will house a body of student work throughout their academic career at the East Williston School District

provide parents and students with secure access to selected student data

provide students and staff with filtered wireless connectivity

provide mobile devices in the classrooms

provide instructional peripherals for effective classroom instruction

The infrastructure was designed in 2007 as the backbone of our technology rich environment. It was

designed to grow with our district’s technology vision and has been continually upgraded and modified

during the ensuing years. Because new technologies are emerging every day, our schools must be prepared

to meet the ever-changing technologies.

100 % of the East Williston School District classrooms and administrative offices are wired for internet

connectivity through a WAN network system.

Technology Vision

The technology vision of the East Williston School District is to provide a school climate that affords

technology literacy opportunities for all members of the school community so they may acquire multi-

dimensional skills and applications necessary for success within and beyond the classroom environment. High-

quality professional development training for teachers will give them the knowledge and skills necessary to

enhance student learning by integrating technology literacy within the various curricula. The school community

uses technology as a method of instruction, communication, presentation, documentation, research, analysis, and

assessment. Teacher training and student learning for technology literacy include the ability to creatively and

innovatively access, retrieve, interpret and evaluate information. Technology increases productivity, enhances

critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encourages cooperative learning, and expands learning

opportunities for all students. East Williston UFSD is dedicated to merging current educational practices with

emerging technologies to prepare students for the technology communities of tomorrow.

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Curriculum

Curriculum - Integration and Student Achievement

Promote student technology literacy

The East Williston UFSD is committed to the concept of life-long learning, excellence and success for all

students. Technology has created new and unique opportunities for teaching and learning. We also recognize

that technology engages students. When students are engaged their attendance and participation in class

increases. When this increases, academic achievement is improved.

Goal 1: Support Common Core Learning Standards

Communication Skills

to write effectively using a variety of resources in order to communicate information and ideas

to acquire, organize and communicate information through explorations with appropriate software

to create projects that share their knowledge of topics using a variety of digital formats

to provide resources to ensure that students will demonstrate basic knowledge, skills and tools to

gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.

Knowledge of Models and Simulations

to apply mathematical reasoning to interpret information and to solve problems using spreadsheets and

graphing calculators

to collect and to analyze data in pursuit of scientific thinking using probes and electronic instruments

to evaluate data and to work collaboratively in the decision-making process across the curriculum

Research Skills

recognize and practice responsible social and ethical behaviors when using technology and information,

and understand the consequences of inappropriate use

to develop an understanding of diversity around the world using Internet and Online Databases

to analyze, interpret and evaluate information using a variety of online and digital resources and media

Goal 1 Action Items:

The district will continue expanding and maintaining the one-to-one initiative for students in order to access

technology for their studies 24/7.

Students will begin to integrate a variety of mobile technology devices within projects and assignments.

This includes but is not limited to cell phones, tablet computers, and laptops.

Continue implementing Google Docs in classes in order to facilitate Common Core lessons and learning.

Continue to develop and refine internet safety training making certain to keep abreast of all new threats and

hazards for our students; as well as Digital Citizenship awareness and training.

Expand the use of online resources to assist in implementing good Digital Citizenship such as, “Turn It In.”

Goal 2: Identify software and resources for curricular integration and assessment.

Provide students with easy access to effective and engaging software and online resources that will

draw students into learning.

Integrate software with other peripherals (Streaming video, digital video, video conferencing,

probeware, graphing.)

Research and evaluate state of the art applications for teaching and learning in all content areas.

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Provide students with software that will allow them to hone their skills and assist them in becoming

independent learners.

Provide staff and administration with tools that will allow for progress monitoring and benchmarking

as required and needed.

Staff and administration will continuously strive to improve technological literacy and share

information, collaborate on projects and utilize various online and digital tools.


The District will continue to aggressively pursue a variety of applications for students for the purpose of

fostering true 21st century skills. Students will use these applications and skills in class projects and in

departmental/grade level assignments.

All students, K-12, will receive Internet Safety and Ethical Behavior instruction as mandated by eRate.

The district continues to develop and refine the K-12 technology Scope and Sequence. With the

introduction of a STEM initiative, computer science curriculum will be both modified and expanded during

the life of this document.

The district will search for new computer based assessment tools that provide teachers with valuable

information in order to guide instruction.

Goal 3: Increase access to information and technology to enhance the teaching and learning process

Continue to ensure that there are sufficient devices to accommodate 21st Century student learning.

Explore and develop curriculum materials to expand and make learning more meaningful for students.

Identify resources that will allow teachers new ways to deliver instruction while at the same time

increasing their productivity and allowing them to spend more time with students.

Continue to explore and utilize more web 2.0 tools and cloud based solutions.

Identify a repository whereby teachers will be able to aggregate student work and create a defined

workflow that is dependent on course arrangement.


Continue to increase the number of devices at North Side.

Implement a wireless printing environment throughout the district.

Identify additional textbooks that are available for digital purchase.

Identify a workflow solution for the iPads in Willets Road.

Seek online learning opportunities for students to take courses not offered in our schools.

Continue to seek out a learning management system that is both functional and easy to use (ex: EdModo,

Haiku, etc.)

Expand the use of Google Drive for workflow.

Continue teacher training on the use of existing web platforms, both eBoards and CyberSchool.

Additional training of web 2.0 tools for the staff by the Educational Technology Specialists and individual

department members.

Encourage more staff to attend technology conferences and trainings by other professionals in their own

curricular field.

Goal 4: Continue to support, facilitate, and develop meaningful two-way communication between the school,

home, and community through the use of technology.

Continue to organize utilize the web site in a manner where all stakeholders are able to retrieve

information in an efficient manner.

Continue to identify ways to move toward a paperless environment.

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Investigate additional ways to increase parental and community participation at events and meetings.

Goal 4 Action Items

Refine the new website into increase traffic to the District website and monitor this through Google

Analytics.

Increase the use of the Parent Portal in all buildings and for additional functions.

Expand the use of social media to inform the community of district events (ex: Twitter, Facebook).

Investigate the ability to stream events live for community and family who cannot attend an event.

Seek a system that will aggregate all homework assignments into one location for easier access by parents.

Goal 5: Continue to teach internet safety and digital citizenship to all grade levels with information updated on

a semi-annual to annual basis.

Goal 5 Action Items

Continue Digital Citizenship Day presentations during the month of October each year. Maintain a portal on the district website with links to digital citizenship resources for parents and

students. Continue the Tell Someone link on the district website.

Proper digital citizenship should be reviewed at the beginning of all computer and internet based

assignments and projects. Students in grades 1-7 will receive a unit of instruction on digital citizenship in each computer course the

district offers.

Goal 6: Expand the opportunity for more students to take and explore computer science course offerings.

Goal 6 Action Items

Guidance and classroom teachers will advertise these courses to all students in January of each year of

this plan. Increase female participation in computer science courses by 10% over the life of this plan.

Monitor and modify current course offerings to include current trends and opportunities in computer

science.

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Student Instruction and Competency

Technology skills are introduced to all students on an age – appropriate basis. Teachers and library media

specialists provide students with the opportunities to demonstrate a mastery of their technology skills through

class assignments, projects and presentations.

Kindergarten:

Use computers to facilitate letter recognition and vocabulary development

Use teacher-selected Web sites to enhance and support curriculum

Use computers/paint to explore spatial relations and shape recognition

Use computers/paint to practice sequencing, patterns, and symmetry

Login to network account using name and password (with assistance)

Identify the basic components of the computer: monitor, keyboard, mouse, headphones, microphones, and printers

Use the mouse appropriately in programs

Identify and find letters/numbers on the keyboard

Identify and use delete and enter keys

Use start menu to identify and open programs with assistance

Locate, open, and save files with assistance

First Grade:

Use more advanced drawing tools, colors, and shapes

Use computers to publish a short story, poem, or expository writing involving the use of text and graphics with appropriate

spacing and punctuation

Within teacher-selected Web sites, explore information on various curriculum topics

Understand and utilize the URL Bar in a web browser

Login into network account with minimal assistance

Use the mouse, keyboard and peripherals (i.e., headphones) appropriately

Introduce using two hands on the keyboard

Launch and quit applications with minimal assistance

Locate, open and save files on the network with minimal assistance

Differentiate between files and folders

Format text by choosing font color, styles and size, alignment

Insert and resize graphics

Manage task bar/use task bar to open programs

Differentiate between save and save as

Execute print command

Software: MS Word

Place cursor to add text

Use backspace to correct mistakes

Use arrow keys

Use correct spacing between words and sentences

Use Enter key to format lines

Double-click to select word

Format text, font, size, color, style

Second Grade:

Begin to locate, select and use appropriate images to enhance curriculum projects

Introduce image-editing techniques such as selecting and resizing

Understand vocabulary: text box, object, insert, slide, handles, navigate.

Keyboard simple paragraphs

Use the computer to develop a multimedia presentation through a sequence or storyboard (Produce a simple one slide

presentation)

Use teacher-selected Web sites to locate and access information related to curriculum

Launch the Internet

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Use URLs to visit Web sites.

Navigate a Web site to gather information

Understand domains (.com, .org, .edu, etc.)

Introduce the concept of taking electronic notes to enhance research

Introduce concept of citation of sources

Login to network and enter password independently

Use two hands on the keyboard most of the time. Introduce "home row" position

Locate, open, print, and save files (with appropriate filenames) with minimal assistance

Software:

MS Word:

click and drag to select text

insert and manipulate Clip Art

insert and manipulate Word Art

recognize spelling and grammar check (red and green lines)

justify text: right, left, center

copy/Cut/Paste

PowerPoint:

use a template to: add text, insert clip art, insert word art

print using print options

Third Grade:

Use various graphics (such as scanned photographs and drawings and clip art), styles, and layouts to enhance expression and

communicate information

Type a half page, single spaced in 40 minutes (targets: 5 wpm ; 95% accuracy)

Locate, select and use appropriate images

Develop image-editing techniques (selecting, resizing, copying and pasting)

Use computers for creative and expressive writing using basic formatting techniques and tools (select text to delete, copy,

paste; indent, spacing, alignment, alter font/style)

Use computers to create multimedia presentations with text, graphics, sound, and animation

Begin to use electronic spell check

Develop strategies to locate information from appropriate Internet sources

Using search engines. Tips and tricks.

Navigate Web sites with assistance (forward, back, stop, refresh, click on links)

Evaluate web sites

Use hyperlinks to move from one Web site to another

Begin to download images from the Internet to support research

Develop and practice note-taking strategies

Begin to cite information and image sources

Continue to develop consistent "home row" position on the keyboard

Move from page to page in a document

Continue to locate, open, save and print files independently

Use application tools to edit work

Understand and effectively use the Group Share and H Drive

Software:

MS Word:

Right Click to correct mistakes

Undo, using both" Edit > Undo" and icon

Tab to begin paragraph

Create and format text box

Use Draw Tools: auto shape, format shape, fill and line

Insert and manipulate picture from file

Use Thesaurus

PowerPoint:

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Insert Text Box

Change background

Insert Picture

Apply Slide Transition

Create a simple multi-slide presentation

Excel:

Parts of Spreadsheet

Create New Document

Enter Data

Organize data

Cell Formatting

Publisher:

Create New Document

Use a template

Fourth Grade:

Create interactive multimedia presentations using text, images, audio, and video to convey curriculum concepts

Demonstrate sense of color, shape and space in designing a presentation to communicate information or express ideas

Continue to develop computer skills for a variety of writing tasks using tools to import graphics from various applications

Type a full page, single spaced, in 40 minutes (Goal: type at least 15 WPM on three, 30 second timings with 3 errors or fewer

or 95% accuracy)

Identify and understand removable drives ("jump drive, flash drive, USB key")

Insert/reposition graphics in documents

Develop appropriate use of spell check

Use a variety of media that may include text, graphics, scanned images, and sound

Continue to use appropriate search engines and directories to search for information

Apply advanced search techniques such as Boolean operators to search for information

Develop strategies for evaluating sources

Understand all work is copyrighted unless otherwise stated

Be aware of fair use guidelines

Understand that one must ask permission by email or mail if wanting to use more than fair use allows (creative commons)

Understand the library media specialist is a great resource when unsure about copyright

Continue to take notes and cite sources appropriately

Type using all fingers in home row position; begin to incorporate other keys such as symbols and numbers

Begin to use a variety of short-cut keystroke commands (i.e., to save, or to navigate between multiple programs

simultaneously on the computer)

Be aware of basic file management techniques (organize, rename, delete files)

Identify and use: spell/grammar check, clipboard, header/footer, edit/undo, margins, portrait/landscape, search engine, right

click, linear, spreadsheet, sort, ascending, descending.

Introduce Google Docs

Email Etiquette

Software:

MS Word:

use Page Setup: margins, layout, spacing

create and edit bulleted and numbered lists

insert and format tables

PowerPoint:

Apply Slide Design

Apply Custom Animation

Plan and create a multi-slide show using a storyboard

Excel:

Use Sort function

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Create Chart using wizard

Columns and Rows

Pie charts

Bar Graphs

Line Graphs

Adding and Subtracting

Multiplying and Dividing

Publisher:

Understand Use of Wizards

Move between pages

Information and Technology Literacy

Grade 5-7 Benchmark Checklist

Digital Citizenship

Students will

understand: o Understand the

importance of log-

in and password

safety. (6)

o Understand to

Standard Uniform

Practice (SUP).

(6)

o Understand URL

components. (6)

o Discuss effects of

cyber-bullying. (7)

o Identify and

refrain from

problem behaviors

such as spamming/

slamming. (5/6/7)

o Discuss problems

incurred by

socially

insensitive

remarks. (5/6/7)

o Understand the

presence and

danger of internet

predators. (6)

o Know safety

procedures for

social networking

(chat room,

Second Life). (5)

Foundation Skills

Students will be able to:

o Has an awareness

of current

technology issues.

(5/6/7)

o Use digital

multimedia

devices. (6)

o Understand

network

vocabulary, e.g.

LAN and WAN

(7)

o Use a graphic

calculator. (7)

o Evaluate website

designs. (7)

o Prepare work for

publication on the

web. (7)

o Use presentation

software to create

a final product.

(5/7)

o Use teacher-

created templates.

o Interpret data and

answer questions

using database.

(6/7)

o Identify electronic

databases used in

the school. (6)

Communication &

Collaboration Students will be able to:

o Use graphic

organization

software to

represent

concepts/stories

and/or processes.

(5/6/7)

o Understands how

to compose a

formal email and

email components

(5/6/7)

o Participate in

electronic

independent/share

d reading and

writing activities

(Email, blogs,

wikis, and

podcasts). (5/6/7)

o Utilize interactive

online applications

(Java applets). (7)

o Participate in

virtual field trips

and video

conferencing.

(5/6/7)

o Create and present

group/individual

projects using

presentation

Research &

Information Fluency Students will:

o Correctly define the

information problem.

(5/6/7)

o Understand the

information needed to

answer a given

question. (5/6/7)

o Identify appropriate

resources to answer a

specific question.

(5/6/7)

o Locate relevant and

reliable information

sources. (5/6/7)

o Organize information

to develop a research

paper. (7)

o Utilize primary and

secondary documents.

(6/7)

o Evaluate quality of all

sources of

information. (5/6/7)

o Demonstrate

appropriate use of a

variety of information

formats (electronic

databases,

encyclopedias, audio

and visual materials).

(5/6/7)

o Query electronic

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o Protect against

virus

downloading. (7)

o Protect against

spyware

infringement. (7)

o Protect against

invasion of

personal

information on

computer and

respect privacy of

others. (5)

o Understand and

respect the laws

regarding Public

Domain software,

Freeware, and

commercial

software. (5/6/7)

o Create and add

data to a

spreadsheet. (6)

o Create and use

formulas to

analyze data

within a

spreadsheet. (7)

o Create and analyze

charts. (7)

o Use advanced

word processing

features such as

Find, Replace,

Header, and

Footer. (6)

o Use Web 2.0 tools

such as prezi,

glogster, Google

apps for

education, etc.

(5/6/7)

o Scratch-computer

coding (6)

software

(Moviemaker,

PowerPoint, and

Publisher). (6/7)

o Use software to

create or modify

digital media

(Images, sound

files, video clips).

(6/7)

sources using

directories and

keyword (5/6/7)

o Demonstrate

advanced searching

using Boolean logic

and advanced internet

searching techniques

(ex. quotation marks,

asterisks,

capitalization). (6/7)

o Compare and contrast

information from

different sources.

(5/6/7)

o Recognize and

explains how fact,

point of view and

opinion differ. (5)

o Creates multimedia

projects using

presentation software.

(5/6/7)

o Synthesize the final

product using

student’s own words.

(5/6/7)

o Correctly cite all

information sources

using MLA format.

(7)

o Compare selections to

a rubric and forms an

evaluation. (5/6/7)

o Locate, organize,

analyze, evaluate,

synthesize, and

ethically use

information from a

variety of sources and

media. (6/7)

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Information and Technology Literacy

Grade 8-12 Benchmark Checklist

Curriculum & Skills

8th Grade Computer Science:

o IMC orientation

o Introduce the 21 Century Skills Project –

Creativity and Innovation – ISTE standard

1 and standard 2

o Plagiarism/Noodletools – Digital

Citizenship – ISTE standard 5

o Introduction to Research Process – ISTE

standard 3

o Research Skills using Databases and

Keywords – ISTE standard 3

o Note taking Skills – ISTE stand 4

o Technology Skills – Introduction to the

Glogster web 2.0 online site. – ISTE

standard 6

o Video Streaming and Images – ISTE

standard 6

o Introduction to Coding

o Allow students to work on research

citation finding sources to embed into

their Glogster project – ISTE standard 1

o Presentation and Final Assessment

Grade 8 LEGO Robotics

o Robots

o Coding

o Basic Programming

o Project

Web Design

o Introduction & Plagiarism

o “Design, Content, Flow”

o Setup

o Links and Anchors

o Tables

o Images and Graphics

o Flash

o Frames

o Forms

Research & Information Fluency Grades 8-12

Students will: o Evaluate the reliability and validity of sources.

o Choose appropriate sources.

o Use appropriate search methodologies.

o Paraphrase and recognize plagiarism.

o Use and navigate digital classification systems.

o Know how to cite sources.

o Understand in-text citation.

o Determine keywords to describe topics.

o Use appropriate advanced search strategies.

o Subscribe to appropriate digital sources of

information.

o Know a variety of research processes.

o Use appropriate note taking strategies.

o Evaluate information critically to make an informed

decision.

o Demonstrate new learning using a variety of

methods and technologies

o Collaborate with others to further understanding and

demonstrate learning.

o Properly create a bibliography for all sources;

document and digital.

o Use technology and other information tools to

display knowledge in ways others can easily use.

o Reflect on the product and process to continue

learning.

o Identify and use the best format for the audience

o Locate materials independently.

o Seek information and sources for personal pleasure

and growth.

o Make connections between self and the world.

o Use new technologies for information gathering.

o Maintain openness to new, divergent, and

controversial ideas and subjects.

o Participate safely in social networks to gather and

share information.

o Use online and traditional resources based on the

needs of the project.

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o CSS

Java 1

o Unit 1 – Introduction

o Unit 2 – Output

o Unit 3 – Variables/Operations

o Unit 4 – Input

o Unit 5 – Conditionals

o Unit 6 – Loops

Java 2

o Unit 1 – Random numbers

o Unit 2 – Strings

o Unit 3 – Graphics

o Unit 4 – Arrays

o Unit 5 – Matrices

o Unit 6 – Classes

Advanced Placement Computer Science

o Unit 1 – Introduction

o Unit 2 – Review

o Unit 3 – Array Lists

o Unit 4 – Classes (Part I)

o Unit 5 – Classes (Part II)

o Unit 6 – Grid World (Part I)

o Unit 7 – Group Work

o Unit 8 – Recursion

o Unit 9 – Sorting/Searching

o Unit 10 – Grid World (Part II)

o Unit 11 – Independent Project

Computer Science Senior Seminar

o Computer Forensics

o App Creation

o Coding

o Robots

o Game Design

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Professional Development

East Williston UFSD strives to continue to fully integrate technology and the use of technology into all subject

areas and in all lessons. Integration of technology in the classroom provides students with expanded learning

opportunities that would otherwise be limited to traditional resources.

Goal 1: Provide support and training to teachers and administrators on cloud computing solutions.


Continue and expand teacher use of Google Apps and all other cloud based software.

Train staff on the single LMS platform selected.

Train staff on available technologies and emerging technologies in order to facilitate “flipped,”

classrooms.

Provide assistance in developing blended/online learning platforms.

Assist in the selection of cloud based solutions that are cost effective and instructionally effective.

Goal 2: Research and review staffing models dedicated to the support of technology use


Explore ways to more meaningfully deliver professional development such that more teachers can be

involved in district wide initiatives.

As budgets change, investigate ways to utilize existing staff in a way that emphasizes their strengths.

Select presenters and technologies to support discipline specific professional development.

Goal 3: To investigate the use of online tools for professional development. In this manner, staff can

participate in professional development at their own pace and location.

Goal 3 Action Items: Develop a, “digital toolbox,” where teachers and administrators can access professional development

anytime, anywhere. Develop a library of existing and emerging technologies for teachers to investigate.

Assist teachers in expanding their PLN through means such as Twitter and other social networks.

Goal 4: To enhance collaboration between students and teachers through an online course management

system.


Train teachers on the selected platform and institute one district wide solution. Provide additional training on 1:1 devices (i.e iPads/Chromebooks).

Goal 5: Educate all students, teachers, parents, and administrators on responsible technology tools.


Expand the Digital Citizenship Day and modify as new threats emerge. Provide training to parents through district sponsored events such as the District Technology Fair and

Parent Universities.

Goal 6: Provide specialized training opportunities for Educational Technologists and Technology TA’s.

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Goal 6 Action Items: Investigate conferences for these staff members to attend.

Provide additional opportunities for these staff members to collaborate and share ideas.

Goal 7: To increase staff use of data to inform curricular and instructional decisions.


Provide training on the utilization of assessment data to inform curricular and instructional decisions.

Investigate additional ways to cull and disseminate data to preserve teacher time spent on this task. Train administration on the tools available and the interpretation of the data so they can assist staff in

the interpretation of certain data.

In November, 2013, a technology survey was developed and administered to the East Williston staff to evaluate

and assess their technology competencies. The survey will be used as a baseline to develop staff development

opportunities.

The District Technology Planning Committee will continue to:

Identify student and school program needs

Identify available technology-based and support resources

Integrate technology planning within the curriculum

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STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. Director of Science & Technology

The Director will be responsible for the oversight of all professional development. It will be his

responsibility to schedule Model Schools training days in coordination with the Educational Technology

Specialists. This person will also be responsible for bringing in outside vendors to provide professional

development and develop new methods of online professional development for staff. They will also

disseminate information to all stakeholders regarding the status of all District technology.

2. Educational Technology Specialist (2 districtwide)

The Educational Technology Specialists provides both initial technology training along with ongoing

support to implement and integrate instructional technology into the curriculum. Each Ed Tech knows

their staff and the level of technology skills they possess. They develop individual and group instruction

to target specific technology skills. They also work with students on project based lessons in order to

increase technology literacy.

3. Educational Technology TA (1 per building)

The Educational Technology TAs support some initial technology training. The TA works in

collaboration with the Educational Technology Specialist and the Director of Science and Technology to

develop professional development in the most effective manner possible. They also work with students

to assist in their understanding of different technologies.

Teachers are required by contract to spend 12 hours beyond the contract year in staff development or curriculum

development activities.

4. The East Williston Teacher Center

The East Williston Teacher Center will continue to provide a series of in-service and special programs

for staff, which incorporate the integration of technology in the teaching and learning environment.

These programs target personal and classroom skills and strategies, including management application

tools, attendance, grade entry, and email. Information Literacy skills are also developed and incorporated

into many of the technology courses.

Collegial Circle

Online and Classroom Course opportunities

Conference/seminars

The East Williston teacher Center will continue to facilitate professional development opportunities

and/or steer staff toward activities they feel the staff may be interested in attending within and outside

the District.

5. Professional Development Steering Committee (PDSG)

The PDSG provides in-service and special programs for all staff for the integration of technology in the

learning environment. PDSG offers opportunities for staff to participate in technology rich programs that

model best practices and use of the district technology resources.

The PDSG continues to evaluate each staff member’s professional development requests to ensure

compatibility with the district’s educational mission and technology goals.

Professional development days

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Summer break

Before, during and after school hours

On-line opportunities

Mentorship

6. Nassau BOCES Model Schools

Model Schools provides a comprehensive series of in-service courses to support the delivery of

instructional programs. These courses are provided free of charge and address the skills required to

design and implement a project based learning environment for our students.

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Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support and Software

Each building in the East Williston UFSD will be supported by a technical support team. The technical

support team will be trained appropriately, and will be responsible for tracking problems through to their

resolution.

Goal 1: Provide technical and curricular support to staff to maximize the utilization of district technology

Director of Science and Technology: The District Director of Technology oversees all IT staff, purchasing,

repair, maintenance, professional development, and all decision making relating to IT.

Educational Technology Specialists: The District provides Educational Technology Specialists to support

technology use by students and teachers. Ed Techs recommend and model best practices in the delivery of

technology-rich lessons.

Educational Technology Assistants: These assistants oversee the daily use of technology and the maintenance

of hardware and software in support of curriculum endeavors in each building. They also order peripheral

equipment in each building.

District Network TA: Provides assistance on basic network communication with BOCES. Supports the copiers,

phones, ScholarChip, and maintains district inventory. This person is also responsible for the ordering of all

district supplies.

Director of Curriculum Information Systems and Middle School Student Life - Supports personnel in the use

of the student information system and to report information to BOCES and NY State Ed.

Nassau BOCES - Nassau BOCES supports the Administrative, Instructional and Financial equipment and

network. Oversees the district network and the purchase and maintenance of hardware throughout the district.

BOCES support is supplemented on the district level with an East Williston UFSD employed network support

specialist whose responsibilities include: onsite liaison with BOCES offsite personnel; support of the district

phone system; video security system; user manager for the finance management system; and onsite support for

the food services WinSnap system, ScholarChip, and all asset management.

The District further supplements BOCES support at the building level with a technical support team, which

includes an Educational Technologist and Technology TA. They are responsible for all low-level building

support issues including but not limited to; paper jams, software installs, staff support, etc.

Goal 1 Action Items

Reassess the district-wide technology initiatives (network, information systems, and applications to

increase productivity) and maintain a team of support personnel that addresses the technology

mission statement.

Evaluate support provided by outside vendors to determine the best configuration for the district.

Goal 2: Upgrade and manage hardware and software on a cyclical basis

upgrade and replace hardware and software within the inventory

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maintain hardware through warranty agreements and approved repair processes using identified in-house

technical staff along with reputable outside sources

replace aging computers on a 7 year cyclical basis

maintain annual inventory and audit of all hardware and software

ensure ethical use of network, email, and Internet (Acceptable Use Guidelines for Students and Faculty)

see Appendix F-1

develop purchasing procedures and processes to ensure compatibility to district needs as well as being

fiscally responsible with budget expenditures

develop, improve and expand power backup


Replace and/or upgrade hardware using a seven-year cycle to determine life expectancy of equipment

as well as implement a virtual/thin client or cloud computing environment.

Continue to evaluate available hardware in each building to anticipate the growing needs of available

technologies.

Continue to monitor and evaluate storage, back up storage, and email storage needs and constraints

and the implications to the budget.

Goal 3: Maintain and upgrade the network as new technologies become available

ensure Internet and email connectivity from every classroom, office and Library Media Center

upgrade servers and system software on a cyclical basis

employ wireless technologies as necessary to increase flexible access to students in classrooms and other

instructional areas.

develop shared printing and storage systems for economy of resources

expand Internet services

develop procedures to increase productivity of teachers, administrators and staff

provide security and back-up systems for vital informational files and for student record keeping

provide other peripherals that support the curriculum and technology use


Assess the status of the network, evaluate communication systems, and develop strategies for

increased use of technology between school, home and the community.

Evaluate district printing and copying usage in order to migrate toward a paperless environment.

Increase backup storage to meet increasing demand and investigate cloud backup storage solutions.

Begin investigating a cloud based storage system that addresses privacy concerns. The solution must

also provide for multiple backup solutions in case of the need for disaster recovery in a timely

manner.

Goal 4: Continue to explore the best hardware solutions to meet the changing needs of learners and the

curriculum.

Goal 4 Action Items: Continue to investigate the 1:1 initiative and make changes to hardware and software to successfully

implement the 1:1 initiative.

Continue to implement the 1:1 initiative for grades 8-12. Continue to investigate and select an LMS districtwide.

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Goal 5: Explore a variety of distance learning/blended learning courses for students to continue their learning

opportunities beyond what the district can provide.


Explore the technologies needed to make this a possibility. Speak with surrounding district to provide these opportunities.

Goal 6: Formalize a districtwide emergency/disaster recovery/continuity of services plan.


Form a committee to investigate this and develop the plan. This will require all stakeholders as well

as facilities.

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Infrastructure

Over the past few years, the East Williston UFSD has been building an infrastructure to provide all students and

staff with full access to information technology and associated support services. In furtherance of this goal,

telecommunications and computer technologies have been pervasively deployed throughout the district and now

span all educational and administrative program areas.

Technology Deployment 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Peripherals

No. of telephone lines 300 300 300

Computer access services-Wheatley

No. of computers 360 360 360

iPads 43 43 43

ChromeBooks 150 300 450

Interactive Whiteboards 46 47 48

Document Cameras 32 32 32

Printers 105 100 95

Ceiling Mounted Projectors 54 54 54

Computer access services-Willets


iPads 352 352 352




Printers 74 74 74


Computer access services-North Side


iPads 78 78 103




Printers 63 63 63


Operating System 7 7 7

Office Application 2010 2010 2010

Sufficient electrical power and wiring are available throughout the district to support the existing technology and

the expansion planned over the next three years. We will be implementing back up generation in the server

room. At the high school the generator will be replaced. The server room is not on a backup generator at this

time. Remote temperature sensors will be installed in the 4 closets without air conditioning to determine

whether temperature control is needed in these locations.

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Current Technology Status

Wide Area Network: The physical plant of East Williston School District consists of three buildings including

the administrative offices in the high school. All of these buildings are tied into The Wheatley School, which

acts as a district hub, and are connected via fiber optic cables. This is through a 1 Gig fiber connection.

Telephone Service: Local and long distance telephone service is provided by competitive bidding through

BOCES. Telephones are available in all administrative offices and in limited classrooms. Intercom facilities are

available in all classrooms for both educational and security purposes. Dedicated fax lines are provided in all

administrative areas.

Internet Access: High-speed internet access is provided to the high school through competitive bidding

through BOCES currently at a 100 Mb connection and distributed to the remaining buildings over our GIG

WAN connections. All student and staff Internet access is filtered in accordance with the Children’s Internet

Protection Act, and student use is governed by an Internet Safety and Acceptable Use policies. Approximately

400 e-mail accounts are maintained for staff and administration use. Staff and administrative e-mail is archived

using In-Boxer to provide electronic accountability. Students in grades 3-12 and all staff have access to

ewsdmail.org accounts (gmail).

Network Equipment: All schools and administrative facilities are wired with Cat 5e, or higher, network

cabling. The current network standard is 1000 Base T operating at 1 GIG. The network supports TCP/IP.

Networking hardware consists of CISCO switches and routers. Network servers are Dell servers and include a 3-

5 year support agreement. The network is protected by Palo Alto’s firewall. Spam will be filtered with an

additional appliance in the future.

Operating and Application Software

The primary operating system used in the district is Windows 7 and Windows Server. All machines utilize

Windows 7 and Office 2010. All schools have web enabled school management systems:

Infinite Campus – Student Management System - attendance, grades and student information

Finance Manager - for financial management

IEP Direct – Special Education Student Management System

CyberSchool/IES - The district website. The primary district home page can be accessed at

http://www.ewsdonline.org.

DataWarehouse – For teachers to view and analyze student test results

SchoolMessenger – Allows the district to mass communicate with all stakeholders

ScholarChip – Utilized for door management and future ID purposes of all students and staff

MyLearningPlan – Utilized to track teacher professional development

Follett Destiny – Library Management system and Asset Management

Data Analysis – Participation in the statewide student data system that will collect and provide basic data

analysis tools. The system will provide a more consistent approach for collecting, storing, analyzing and using

data about students. The system will give teachers and administrators access to assessment results and links to

related curricular and instructional material.

IDW – Instructional Data Warehouse allows administrators and teachers the ability to access student data for all

State tests.

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East Williston UFSD will work with Nassau BOCES to provide the necessary resources in order to meet the

New York State Education Department requirements for using data as an integral part of the planning and

implementing processes for the CCLS, including staff development.

Technical/Maintenance Support

The East Williston UFSD has contracted with Nassau BOCES to provide all upper-level support

including: servers, switches and hardware. BOCES supports and maintains all servers in the district. They are

responsible for maintaining all back-ups and providing disaster recovery, configuration of all network

equipment including firewall and Internet filters.

Currently all new computers come with a three year, next business day, onsite maintenance agreement.

All BOCES help desk tickets are generated at the building level.

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Monitoring and Evaluation

Ongoing Evaluation

The implementation of East Williston UFSD’s Technology Plan is a continuous process requiring ongoing

evaluation. Effective evaluation requires planners to rethink and update objectives, priorities and strategies as

implementation progresses. Ongoing evaluation also allows planners to identify and modify aspects of the Plan

that are no longer applicable, advisable, or feasible.

The primary assessors and tailors of the plan will be the Technology Committee. They will receive evaluations

from various sources:

Board of Education – It is the role of the Board of Education to establish policy regarding the use of technology

in the district consistent with its other educational and administrative policies. It has the responsibility to

examine the impact the technology is having on all of the district’s programs, and to recommend to the

community sensible funding mechanisms so that appropriate technologies are available to our teachers, students,

and staff.

Superintendent –The superintendent identifies, supervises, and holds accountable all of the employees who are

performing specific duties implementing the use of technology in the schools. The Superintendent’s role is to

remain up-to-date on the success that technology is providing in educating students and managing the district.

The Superintendent does this through research, consultation with district experts and by providing support to

those charged with the implementation of the components. The Superintendent, in consultation with the Director

of Technology, determines the staffing needs so that the technological needs of the district can be met.

Director of Technology – As the educational leader of technology, the Director is responsible to define the

vision for the use of technology, based on the educational and administrative needs for the district in

consultation with all stakeholders. As such, the Director must also make sure that there is adequate training and

support for the use of technology in the District. The Director will also oversee all District and BOCES

technology staff to ensure proper implementation of the goals and actions set forth in the Technology Plan. It is

the Director’s role to recommend to the Superintendent and the Board of Education funding mechanisms,

inventory control procedures, and programs appropriate to the efficient administration of the district.

Principals - It is the role of the building principals to identify the instructional models used in their buildings,

and to evaluate teachers in the use of good instructional practices using technology. It is their responsibility to

encourage the use of technology in instruction, and to identify the needs in their respective buildings. It is also

important that the principals are conversant in the District’s goals and applications for technology, and that they

themselves be appropriate models in the use of technology.

Elementary Lead Teachers and Secondary Department Chairs – These people are the curriculum leaders for

the district, coordinating the K-12 program in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science and

technology, guidance, health and physical education, special education and foreign languages. They serve as

models for the integration of technology in instruction, and also serve as conduits for the implementation of the

plan to the classroom level. Building administrators serve as the curriculum leaders in areas not serviced by the

people mentioned above.

Educational Technology Specialists – These specialized staff members help to build the computer literacy skills

among the students, and the technology capability of the classroom teachers by providing both in-lab and in-

class instruction for both students and teachers. Not to be “stand alone”, these staff members work in

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conjunction with the classroom teachers by introducing new technologies and by assisting teachers in

determining the best way to integrate technology in instruction.

Teachers – It is the role of the teachers to use technology appropriately and to the greatest benefit in the learning

of their students. To do this, teachers are responsible for learning to use technology appropriately, for examining

ways to incorporate it in their instruction, and for identifying the use of technology in their lessons.

The district maintains a Technology Planning Committee to:

Identify student and school program needs

Identify available technology-based and support resources

Integrate technology planning with curriculum

Model best practices

Develop an annual needs assessment of all stakeholders

Goal 1: Develop a mechanism by which the action plans outlined in this plan are reviewed and/or implemented.


Create a checklist of action items in the plan and assign deadlines and responsibilities for the completion

of each action item within the 3 year time frame. Report to the progress of achieving and/or attaining the action items to the Technology Committee on a

regular basis. Provide an annual report to the Superintendent for action items accomplished each year of the plan.

Goal 2: Develop consistent meeting timelines to facilitate an understanding of District, building and department

needs and deficiencies.


Educational Technology Specialists and network administrators to regularly meet with the Director to

assess the integration of technology into the curriculum and to develop a more coherent understanding of

the needs and challenges on a biweekly basis.

Hold regular District Technology Committee meetings (a minimum of 4 per year) in order to evaluate

the technology needs of the district by receiving input from administration, teachers and students. In

addition, Technology Committee members will analyze results and gather information as to determine

the strengths and weaknesses of the plan. Redirection of goals, introduction of new or additional goals,

or implantation of new initiatives will be addressed and incorporated.

Goal 3: Provide students and parents a mechanism through which they can identify technology they deem

important.

Goal 3 Action Items: Continue hosting a Technology Fair and/or participate in Parent University for the community in order

to showcase student work and the uses of technology in the classroom.

Work alongside the PDSG committee to ensure professional development that is infused with technology

in order to enhance the teaching and learning process.

Implement a tri-annual staff and faculty, student, and parent survey to provide insight as to the views of

technology that are held by the individuals who are to use it. The survey will contain questions about

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staff development opportunities, access to and availability of technology, and personal feelings about

technology as well as other areas determined relevant by the Technology Committee.

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Budget and Funding

Telecommunications and computer technologies are continually evolving. As a result, expenditures for

technology equipment, services, and personnel are included in almost every portion of the East Williston UFSD

annual budget. Several of the more important budget areas that include major technology-related expenditures

are summarized below:

Telecommunications Services

Computer Hardware

Equipment Repairs

Personnel and training including staff salaries

Supplies

Computer Software and Licenses

Other Technology Expenses

District technology planning and purchasing is coordinated through the Director of Technology, the technology

team, BOCES, and the Technology Committee in order to ensure equitable distribution of all equipment.

Considering all elements of technology spending and funding together permits the school system to insure that:

Every program in the district is adhering to the same technical standards and procedures

Hardware, software, and services purchases can be used and supported by the district’s personnel and

infrastructure

Repair, maintenance, and replacement cycles are uniform

Technology expenditures are standardized for the lowest total cost of ownership

The highlights of the technology budget over the next three years include:

Increased staff development and curriculum integration

Continue funding the one-to-one initiative

Continue to monitor and upgrade security system/cameras

Investigate telephone access in all classrooms

Continued addition of mobile labs in North Side to accommodate addition classroom projects and testing

Continue to investigate the feasibility of live feeds of meetings and/or student events over the Internet

Investigate ways for staff to access technology through multiple medium

Refresh projectors, document cameras, classroom computers and 1:1 devices on a 5-7 year cycle

Identify and implement a learning management system

Provide sufficient technology personnel to support the use of technology in all schools by all stakeholders.

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Funding Resources

The primary support for the district’s technology initiatives is the general fund budget, which, in turn, is mostly

funded through local tax revenues.

In addition to recurring general fund sources, special technology funding is often available from federal, state,

and/or local programs and grants. These are BOCES Aid, E-Rate funding and Title II and III grants.

Technology funding from government sources is typically difficult to project with regard to actual dollar amount

and timing of receipt. E-rate funding, for example, is often not received for at least a year after its award and is

subject to downward revisions. As a result, such funds are not included in the technology budgeting process for

ongoing technology support and critical new projects until receipt can be confirmed.

E-rate – E-rate funding will continue to be used for ongoing allowable services.

Grants: Grants will be sought for continued technology support in addition to District provided resources.

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Appendices

Technology Team Job Responsibilities

Erik Rochelle Audra

Asset Management North Side PD Willets/Wheatley Instruct.

Building Closets North Side Software Willets/Wheatley PD

Phones North Side Web Willets/Wheatley Web

ScholarChip North Side Instruct Willets/Wheatley Software

Purchasing Assistant

Cable TV

Security Cameras

District Lunch Menu Webpages

Dave Kim Jerry

Budget Administer Google Apps iPad Setup

Oversee Projects Wheatley Instruct. Apple App Distribution

District wide PD Wheatley Web Willets Instruct

Communicate with Leadership Wheatley Supplies Willets Web

Communicate with BOCES Willets Supplies

Ordering

Oversee Personnel

IES/CyberSchool

Discovery Streaming

Infinite Campus

Testing Coordinator

SchoolMessenger

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East Williston Union Free School District 4526-R

Computer Network for Education Regulations (X) Required

The Board of Education rules and regulations govern the use of the district's computer network system and

access to the Internet.

I. Administration

1. The Superintendent of Schools shall designate a computer network coordinator to oversee the

district's computer network.

2. The computer network coordinator shall monitor and examine all network activities, as appropriate,

to ensure proper use of the system.

3. The computer network coordinator shall be responsible for disseminating and interpreting district

policy and regulations governing use of the district's network at the building level with all network

users.

4. The computer network coordinator shall provide employee training for proper use of the network and

will ensure that staff supervising students using the district's network provide similar training to their

students, including providing copies of district acceptable use policy and regulations governing use

of the district's network.

5. The computer network coordinator shall ensure that all disks and software loaded onto the computer

network." have been scanned for computer viruses.

6. All student agreements to abide by district policy and regulations and parental consent forms shall be

kept on file in the district office.

II. Internet Access

{Note: The East Williston School Board should amend these access provisions as appropriate)

1. Students will be provided access: during class time only; during the school day when the students are

not in class; before or after school hours, or only during instructional time in a controlled

environment. (select as many as apply) .

2. Students will be provided with individual accounts (students will share a

a. classroom accounts).

3. Students may browse the World Wide Web under the districts web filter system.

4. Students are not to participate in chat rooms.

5. Students may not) read news groups.

6. Students may construct their own web pages using district computer resources under the direction of

a staff member.

7. Students will not have individual or group e-mail address.

8. Students are not allowed to belong to mailing lists

9. A staff member will be required to monitor all of these activities.

III. Acceptable Use and Conduct

Access to the district's computer network is provided solely for educational purposes and research

consistent with the district's mission and goals. Use of the district's computer network is a privilege not a

right. Inappropriate use may result in the suspension or revocation of that privilege.

1. Each individual in whose name an access account is issued is responsible at all times for its proper

use.

2. All network users will be issued a login name and password. Passwords must be changed

periodically.

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3. Only those network users with written permission from the principal or computer network

coordinator may access the district's system from off-site (e.g., from home).

4. All network users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. This

includes being polite and using only appropriate language. Abusive language, vulgarities and swear

words are all inappropriate.

5. Network users identifying a security problem on the district's network must notify the appropriate

teacher, administrator or computer network coordinator. Under no circumstance should the user

demonstrate the problem to anyone other than to the district official or employee being notified.

6. Any network user identified as a security risk or having a history of violations of district computer

use guidelines may be denied access to the district's network.

IV. Prohibited Activity and Uses

The following is a list of prohibited activity concerning use of the district's computer network. Violation of

any of these prohibitions may result in discipline or other appropriate penalty including but not limited to

suspension or revocation of a user's access to the network..

1. Using the network for commercial activity, including advertising.

2. Infringing on any copyrights or other intellectual property rights, including copying, installing,

receiving, transmitting or making available any copyrighted software on the district computer

network.

3. Using the network to receive, transmit or make available to others obscene, offensive, or sexually

explicit material.

In addition, illegal activities are strictly prohibited. Any information pertaining to or implicating illegal

activity will be reported to the proper authorities. Transmission of any material in violation of any federal, state

and/or local law or regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to materials protected by copyright,

threatening or obscene material or material protected by trade Secret. Users must respect all intellectual and

property rights and laws.

V. Sanctions

All users of the district's computer network and equipment are required to comply with the district's policy

and regulations governing the district's computer network. Failure to comply with the policy or regulation may

result in disciplinary action as well as suspension and/or revocation of computer access privileges.

VI. District Responsibilities

The district makes no warranties of any kind,' either expressed or implied, for' the access being provided.

Further, the district assumes no responsibility for the quality, availability, accuracy, nature or reliability of the

service and/or information provided. Users of the district's computer network and the Internet use information at

their own risk. Each user is responsible for

verifying the integrity and authenticity of the information that is used and provided.

The district will not be responsible for any damages suffered by any user, including, but not limited to,

loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, misdeliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own

negligence or the errors or omissions of any user. The district. also will not be responsible for unauthorized

financial obligations resulting from the use of or access to the district's computer network or the Internet.

Further, even though the district may use technical or manual means to regulate access and information,

these methods do not provide a foolproof means of enforcing the provisions of the district policy and regulation.

Adoption date:

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EAST WILLISTON SCHOOLS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF INTERNET AND COMPUTERS 3

Students who want to use a computer and/or Internet resources in the East Williston UFSD must agree to subscribe to the following terms and conditions in order to be able to use this service.

Goal: By providing this service to students and staff, our goal is to promote educational excellence in our

schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, information, and communication.

Terms and Conditions:

You agree to seek information that has educational value in the context of school setting. This means that you

are seeking information directly related to course work and class work in the school. You agree to efficient,

ethical, and legal utilization of the school’s computer resources. Any breach of these conditions may lead to

withdrawal of your access, monitoring and/or retrospective investigation of your use of services, and in some

instances could lead to criminal prosecution. Any misuse of the conditions in this agreement will also be

considered a disciplinary matter.

These networked resources are intended for educational purposes, and may only be used for legal activities

consistent with the rules of the school as stated in the East Williston Code of Conduct. Any use of the

network that would bring the name of the District into disrepute is not allowed.

Your signature at the end of this document indicates that you and your parents have read these terms

and agree to them.

Acceptable Use: The purpose of the Internet is to support research and education in and among academic

institutions in the United States by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative

work. The use of the Internet must be in support of education and research consistent with the educational

objectives of the schools. You will not transmit any material in violation of any United States or state

regulation, state law, or Board of Education policy. This includes, but is not limited to copyrighted material,

threatening or obscene material, or other inappropriate or harmful material.

Privileges: The use of the Internet and computer resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use

will result in a cancellation of your privileges by an administrator, the Educational Technologist, the library

media specialist, teacher, or staff member. The school may prohibit you from using a computer or the

Internet at anytime as required. Any problems and/or questions must be directed to the Principal. You have

full responsibility anytime you use a computer and/or the Internet.

Netiquette: You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include but

are not limited to the following.

1. Be polite at all times.

2. Use appropriate language - you should remember that you are a representative of a school on a global

public system. Illegal activities of any kind are forbidden.

3. Safeguard your personal information. You should not reveal a personal address, phone number, or

credit card number or those of anyone else.

4. Do not use language that could be calculated to incite hatred against any minority group.

5. Do not use District e-mail or other forms of electronic communications to harass, insult, or bully

others.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF INTERNET AND COMPUTERS

6. Electronic Mail – Is not guaranteed to be private. Messages relating to or in support of illegal

activities will be reported to the authorities. Do not send anonymous messages.

7. School Internet connection/computers are not to be used to download any material without expressed

permission of a faculty member.

8. Access to unsupervised and/or unauthorized chat rooms is prohibited.

9. As part of our eRate and CIPA compliance, the District uses a filtering system to block inappropriate

content from being accessed on the network. Staff or students finding unsuitable websites through the

school network should report the web address to the Director of Technology and/or his/her designee. In

the event an educational website is blocked, please inform the Director of Technology and/or

his/her designee.

10. While the District encourages appropriate electronic communication among students, parents, and

staff, students and staff are advised to use discretion if making these online connections on social

networking sites and should always maintain a separation between their personal lives and their

professional responsibilities.

11. Do not attempt to visit websites that might be considered inappropriate. All objectionable sites have

been blocked on the school network. If you believe a site that is blocked is of value, contact your

teacher or the Educational Technology Specialist. All sites visited leave evidence in the network and

on the computer. Downloading inappropriate materials and visiting blocked websites may be referred

for disciplinary action.

12. Files held on the school’s network will be regularly checked by the Technology Department.

13. You may read newsgroups, RSS feeds, participate in teacher selected/approved blogs and social

networking sites and access other educationally based Internet resources.

14. You cannot use the network in such a way that would disrupt its use by other users.

15. It is your responsibility (when appropriate) to take all reasonable steps to follow the conditions set

forth in this policy, and to ensure that unacceptable use of the Internet/Intranet does not occur.

Unacceptable Use: Examples of unacceptable use include but are not limited to the following:

1. Accessing or creating, transmitting, displaying or publishing any material (e.g. images, sound or data)

that is intended to cause offense, inconvenience, or needless anxiety is considered cyberbullying and

will result in disciplinary action.

2. Accessing or creating, transmitting, or publishing any defamatory material.

3. Receiving, sending or publishing material that violates copyright law (including the illegal file sharing

of music, videos and software). Copyrighted material shall be used in accordance with the fair use

doctrine and district policy.

4. Receiving, sending, or publishing material that violates the rules of confidentiality and/or education

law.

5. Storing personal (non-work related) files including, but not limited to: music, movies, and pictures on

the District network.

6. Using District computing resources for commercial or financial gain or fraud.

Cyberbullying & Sexting: Cyberbullying is “the repeated use of information technology, including but not

limited to email, instant messaging, blogs, chat rooms, cell phones and gaming systems to deliberately harass,

threaten or intimidate others.” Sexting is defined as “sending, receiving or forwarding sexually suggestive

nude or nearly nude photos through text message or email.” Disciplinary or referral actions may be taken.

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Plagiarism: is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were yours. Do not

plagiarize works that you find on the Internet as this is delineated in the East Williston Code of Conduct.

Copyright infringement occurs when you inappropriately reproduce a work that is protected by a copyright.

Respect the rights of copyright owners. If a work contains language that specifies appropriate use of that

work, you should follow the expressed requirements. If you are unsure whether or not you can use a work,

you should request permission from the copyright owner. Copyright law can be very confusing. If you have

questions, you should ask a teacher.

Warranties: The school cannot be responsible for loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-

deliveries, or service interruptions caused by any reason. Use of any information obtained from the Internet is

at your own risk. The East Williston School District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or

quality of information obtained through its services. It is your responsibility to verify the integrity and

authenticity of the information that is used.

Services: There will be no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the network service

offered by the school. The school will not be responsible for any damages suffered while on the system. The

damages include loss of data as a result of delays, non-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by the

system or your errors of omission. Use of any information obtained via the network is at your own risk. Each

user is responsible for verifying the integrity and authenticity of the information that is used and provided.

The District also will not be responsible for unauthorized financial obligations resulting from the use of or

access to the District’s computer network or Internet.

Further, even though the District may use technical or manual means to regulate access and information, these

methods do not provide a foolproof means of enforcing the provisions of the District policy and regulation.

No Privacy Guarantee: Anyone using the district’s computer network should not expect, nor does the

district guarantee privacy for any use of the District’s computer network. The District reserves the right to

access and view any material stored on the District’s equipment or any material used in conjunction with the

District’s computer network.

Online communications between staff and students pose unique learning opportunities as well as potentially

negative consequences. Staff and students should always be aware that online communications can become

part of the public domain and should not be considered private. They should also be aware that information

stored on District equipment is subject to review.

Security Issues: Security on any computer is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users.

If you identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify a teacher, an Educational Technologist,

Library Media Specialist, or the Principal. Do not demonstrate this problem to other users. Users must login

with their own user id and password, where applicable, and must not share this information with other users.

If you attempt to login to any computer as a system administrator, or attempt to by-pass or remove any

security component, or place any inappropriate material on the computer, your privileges will be canceled and

other disciplinary action may be taken. If you are identified as a security risk or as a student who has a

history of infractions with other computer systems, you may be denied access to a computer and/or the

Internet.


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Personal Devices: The District will NOT be held liable for any personal device lost or stolen while on

school property.

Physical Security: Students and staff are expected to ensure that portable equipment such as laptops, digital

cameras, and video cameras are securely locked away when they are not being used.

Willful Damage: Vandalism will result in the cancellation of your privileges. Vandalism is defined as any

attempt to harm or destroy data or hardware, or to change the operating configuration of any computer or any

networks connected to the computer. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of

computer viruses.

Publishing Student Photographs and Work: Part of the value of the Internet is to broadcast some of the

outstanding work and activities our students are doing in our schools. The school district may publish student

photographs while engaged in schoolwork or school activities. The district will not publish student names,

addresses, or personal information, although the teacher’s name may be used to identify the class or group. In

the case of student work, students may only be identified by first name and teacher name, such as “Melissa,

5th

grader in Mrs. Gonzalez’ Class at Willets Road School.” If further identification is required, parents will

be contacted to obtain their explicit permission to publish the student’s name. Faculty will only post pictures

of children in groups.

Media Publications: For the safety of our students, District employees should follow these guidelines when

posting student-related information to the District’s website and sites that link from the District website:

• Documents/pictures may not include student last names.

• Family information (address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc.) may not be posted.

• Student location information (schedule, after-school activity participation, bus stop, etc.) may not be

posted.

Publishing includes, but is not limited to:

• The school website/blogs/wikis

• Web broadcasting

• Online newspapers


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STUDENT AND PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT

YOU AND YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST SIGN A COPY OF THIS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHEET INDICATING THAT YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO USE THE COMPUTER NETWORK AND/OR INTERNET IN

SCHOOL.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PURSUANT TO THE INTERNET USE POLICY, SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO OPEN AND READ ANY FILES

STORED ON THE DISTRICT’S COMPUTER SYSTEM AND MONITOR ALL INTERNET

AND COMPUTER USE.

Thank you.

Student’s Name (Print): ____________________________________ Grade: _______________

“I agree to the terms and conditions for using a computer and/or Internet as described. I realize that

my privileges can be removed at any time for any reason, and other disciplinary action may be taken.

I accept responsibility for my actions while using the Internet.”

Student’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date: __________________

Parents understand that it is the school’s intention to provide an educational resource for students to

obtain information appropriate to the educational goals and objectives of the East Williston School

District. It is never the intention of the school district to provide recreational use of the Internet, nor

is the school authorizing email or chatting without the expressed permission of a faculty member. If

there are any conditions or restrictions that parents wish to place on this use, please indicate those

conditions and restrictions below. Please be sure to review those conditions and restrictions with the

student.

As a parent/legal guardian of the student signing above, I grant permission for my child to access

networked computer services such as the Internet. I have read and agree to the East Williston UFSD

Acceptable Use Policy, and I understand that I may be held liable for deliberate or intentional damage

caused by my child in violation of the Acceptable Use Policy. I understand that some materials on the

internet may be objectionable; therefore, I agree to accept responsibility for guiding my child and

conveying to him/her appropriate standards for selecting, sharing and/or exploring information and

media.

Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Conditions and/or restrictions: This form will be kept on file in the Information Media Center in each building.


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Technology Needs Assessment

The District Technology Committee is in the process of developing the District Technology Plan for the

next three years. The information provided in this survey will be reported to the District Technology

Committee and evaluated for future technology needs and professional development.

Part I: Profile

1. Which of the following best describes the level(s) at which you are currently teaching?

1. Elementary (grades K-4) 37%

2. Middle School (grades 5-7) 29%

3. High School (grades 8-12) 35%

2. Choose the curriculum area that best describes the majority of your school day:

1. Elementary Classroom (K-4) 13

2. Art 1

3. Business 0

4. Technology 2

5. Home and Careers 0

6. ELA (English) 5

7. Health 1

8. Library Media 3

9. LOTE 2

10. Math 4

11. Music 3

12. Physical Education 2

13. Reading 4

14. Science 7

15. Social Studies 1

16. Special Education/Pupil Personnel Services 4

17. Teacher Assistant 0

18. Administrator 0

Part II: Technology Integration

1. Do you maintain a teacher website/eBoard for teacher/parent and/or teacher/student communication?

1. Yes 77%

2. No 23%

3. Not Applicable

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For the following questions, please place a check in the column that most accurately reflects your use of

the technology listed below

ID Description I Teach I

Integrate

More

Training

N/A

% % % %

1 Use appropriate graphic programs to edit

and manipulate images 16 47 22 16

2 Import a picture form the web, scanner, or

file 23 67 8 2

3 Create a document, use the toolbars and

menus, import graphics 35 59 4 2

4 Understand how and when a spreadsheet is

used and how to create one (Excel) 21 35 38 6

5 Prepare and present a multimedia

presentation, add special effects and

animations (PowerPoint)

38 33 25 4

6 Internet etiquette and safety 35 51 4 10

7 Recognize credibility/bias of information,

locate information, use search engines 35 50 4 8

8 Copyright and legal use, ethics, plagiarism,

taking responsibility for actions 25 46 12 17

9 Use mobile technology in the classroom 28 44 16 12

10 use as polling device like clickers, google

voice, taking video, uploading

to youtube use etc

6 27 47 20

11 Prepare a webpage, format the text, add

graphics and sound 12 33 46 10

12 Create hyperlinks to other pages in the

website and to outside websites 10 40 34 16

13 Use reference material, databases,

electronic encyclopedias, and other internet

resources

37 44 13 6

14 Use existing blogs 14 16 33 37

15 Author a blog 6 10 43 41

16 Understand definition of and educational

uses for wikis 6 16 64 14

17 Understand definition of and how to

subscribe to RSS and news feeds 6 16 65 14

18 Listen to existing podcasts 10 25 42 23

19 Create a podcast 6 8 58 28

20 Record and transfer digital video files

using a digital camera with video 8 32 46 14

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capability and/or mobile device

21 Use the iLife and iworks Suite 4 4 57 35

22 Understand and/or use videoconferencing 6 22 51 20

23 Understand and/or use virtual field trips 11 17 57 15

24 Understand capabilities and uses for

interactive whiteboards (SMART

Boards/Mimios)

21 46 21 12

25 Student laptop use 29 51 10 10

26 Use Chromebooks and/or tablets in the

classroom 10 10 51 29

27 Student iPad use 26 28 26 20

28 Use AirPlay or Apple TV to project from

an iPad 12 12 45 31

29 Locating Apps for learning 23 40 27 10

30 Use mobile learning apps 21 31 33 15

31 Using Social Networking in the Classroom 8 12 39 41

Part III: Technology Access

Indicate whether access to the following hardware will enhance your ability to integrate technology in

your curriculum. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree

# Description 1 (%) 2 (%) 3 (%) 4 (%)

1 Airliner 11 35 30 24

2 Digital Camcorders 13 47 27 13

3 Digital Cameras 29 44 17 10

4 Digital Art Tablets (Wacom, Graphire, etc) 13 21 37 29

5 Document Camera 51 36 9 48

6 GPS Units 8 18 48 28

7 Interactive Whiteboards (SMART Boards/Mimio) 73 20 6 0

8 Laptop Carts 52 28 11 9

9 Mounted Projector 78 13 4 4

10 iPad Cart 53 33 12 2

11 ChromeBooks 16 39 32 13

12 MP3 Players 12 29 45 14

13 Videoconferencing Capability 17 41 27 15

14 Webcam 10 53 23 15

15 Computer Labs 57 30 5 9

16 Increased # Classroom Computers 67 15 11 7

17 Newer Classroom Computers 70 18 9 2

18 Wireless Connectivity/Printing 82 16 2 0

19 Other: Write Here

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Indicate whether access to the following software will enhance your ability to integrate technology in your

curriculum. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree

# Description 1 (%) 2 (%) 3 (%) 4 (%)

1 Access to H: Drive From Home 67 27 6 0

2 Audio Recording/Encoding Software 28 49 23 0

3 Google Earth 26 43 30 2

4 Streaming Video (Discovery) 56 38 7 0

5 Video Editing Software (iMovie) 27 45 23 5

6 Camtasia 13 35 40 13

7 Other Browsers (Firefox, Chrome, etc) 48 41 9 2

8 Other: Write Here

Part IV: Data

How often do you use the following types of data to adjust instruction for individual students?

# Description Never

(%)

Rarely

(%)

Sometimes

(%)

Often

(%)

1 Apperson/Scantron Item Analysis 74 11 6 9

2 DataWarehouse 81 11 9 0

3 AIMS Web 72 7 20 2

4 Benchmark Analysis 49 8 29 14

Other: Write Here

Part V: Technology Professional Development

1. Please identify your comfort level with each of the following educational technologies (hardware). If

you would like PD on any item listed, check that box as well.

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I don’t

know what

this is/how

to use it

(%)

I know the

basics of

how to use

this (%)

I have trouble

understanding its

application in the

classroom (%)

I already

use this in

my

classroom

(%)

I would

like PD on

the use of

this

technology

Yes

(%)

No

(%)

Airliner or Other

Tablet

60 21 11 9 53 47

Calculator/CBL 31 27 7 36 15 85

Ceiling Mounted

Projector

8 14 2 76 8 93

Cellphone 2 21 32 45 28 72

ChromeBook 22 55 18 3 50 50

Computer Lab 7 31 2 60 15 85

Digital Camera 6 36 6 51 17 83

Document

Camera

13 23 2 63 28 72

DVD Player 5 25 5 66 10 90

Flex Cam 67 19 10 5 44 56

GPS Unit 42 21 30 7 33 67

H Drive From

Home

40 30 10 20 57 43

Interactive

Whiteboard

21 25 4 50 49 51

Ipod 10 33 33 24 27 73

iPad 2 35 11 52 71 29

Mobile Computer

Lab

9 22 9 61 28 73

Scanner 21 26 17 36 31 69

Smart Pen 59 7 17 17 68 32

Student

computers in the

class

18 18 13 53 23 78

Student Response

System

57 18 7 18 64 36

Teacher computer 2 20 2 76 8 92

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I don’t know

what this is/how

to use it (%)

I use this with

some proficiency

(%)

I have trouble

understanding

its application

in the

classroom (%)

I would

like PD on

this

Yes

(%)

No

(%)

Video Camera 22 39 24 15 23 77

Other: Write Here

2. Please identify, by placing a check, your comfort level using each of the following educational

technologies (software) in your classroom to improve instruction. You may place a check in more than one

box. If you would like PD on any item listed, please check that box as well.

I don’t know

what this is/how

to use it (%)

I use this with

some proficiency

(%)

I have trouble

understanding its

application in the

classroom (%)

I would

like PD

on this

Yes

(%)

No

(%)

Audio/Video Podcasts 44 38 19 51 49

AutoCAD 89 6 4 26 74

Blogging 40 36 23 45 55

Camtasia Studio 94 2 4 31 69

CastleLearning 48 46 7 18 82

Chat 70 20 11 23 77

Discovery Education 30 63 7 44 56

Dropbox 47 47 6 60 40

EBoards 58 38 4 44 56

EdModo 54 42 4 55 45

Educational Websites 6 88 6 54 46

Email/Gmail 4 92 4 18 82

Excel 19 77 4 40 60

Google Docs 15 77 8 46 54

Google

Earth/Maps/Translator

15 72 13 29 71

iLife/iWork 80 16 4 48 53

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I don’t know

what this is/how

to use it (%)

I use this with

some proficiency

(%)

I have trouble

understanding its

application in the

classroom (%)

I would

like PD

on this

Yes

(%)

No

(%)

Infinite Campus 4 92 4 13 87

iTunes University 51 36 13 55 45

Learning Management

System

(Moodle/Blackboard)

65 28 7 31 69

Other Multimedia 43 55 2 24 76

Other Subject Specific

Software

43 55 2 32 68

Picture/Video Editing

Software

61 33 7 33 67

PowerPoint 8 88 4 20 80

Publisher Software 39 59 2 23 77

Remind 101 67 25 8 36 64

Scratch 91 4 4 41 59

Social Bookmarking

(Diigo/Delicious)

76 17 7 31 69

Social Networking 31 42 27 33 67

Subject Listserv 68 30 2 33 68

Test Making Software 61 33 7 38 63

Thinkfinity 83 15 2 43 58

Twitter/TweetDeck 55 21 23 37 63

Videoconferencing 50 31 19 44 56

Webcasts 64 24 12 54 46

WebQuest 56 42 2 51 49

Website Creation 36 60 4 51 49

Wikis 58 31 11 56 44

Word 4 91 4 13 87

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