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IntroductionAt DeKalb Transition Academy we

recognize that technology has changed the way our society works, plays and learns.

It is essential that all students learn to use technologies as powerful, versatile tools for enhancing their learning and creative expression across disciplines.

School MissionThe mission of DeKalb Transition Academy is

to nurture the unique learning needs of each student and empower them to build on their academic foundation

School VisionThe school’s vision is for students to possess

the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex, global, information-based society.

Technology VisionFacilitate the integration of effective,

learning opportunities through existing, and emerging technologies. Given students hands-on experiences necessary for today’s technically advanced society.

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School Description

Alternative school serving students returning from incarceration

Small setting with a typical student/teacher ratio of 1:11

Students with disabilities 34% Majority of students are males (96%), and 4

% are females. The maximum class size is 18

Goal Statement and Rational

Utilize technology as a medium to create and interactive partnership between the system, parents, community agencies, industry, and business partners

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Technology Initiative DescriptionSupport and implement technological

advancement for students and educators. Use educational technology to develop

strategies for solving problems, enhance access to information, analyze data, communicate ideas, and improve learning,

Support shared development of technology-enhanced teaching and Learning

Current Status of Infrastructure:

Majority of school computers are connected to the Internet and networked.

Most classrooms have two computer stations for student

School has one computer lab with 25 computers.

Strengths a. All classrooms are equipped with a mini lab b. All teacher have access to Smart Boards, Promethean Boards, LCD projectorsc. Mobile lab equipped with wireless internet

d. instruction offered in a small setting

Weaknesses a. Utilization of current technologyb. Teachers lack the time and the motivation to learn technology skills c. Professional development toward integrating technology

Opportunities a. Obtaining sustained funding b. Expand services to meet broader range of student needsc. Arrival of new technologyd. District Training

Threatsa. Parents and community support does not exist for technology implementation b. Incomplete mandatory trainingc. Expanded access to web sitesd. Other district mandates/initiative

Needs Assessment (SWOT)

Objectives1. Enhance educational experience:

2. Increase student Access

3. Integration of technology

4. Improve communication and collaboration

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Hardware, Software, and Facility Resource Requirements

12 additional Multimedia computers to create mini labs in classrooms

2 additional Promethean Boards for student support in classrooms

2 additional Mobil laptop computer lab, equip with wireless internet

3 additional respond (student response systems)

Instructional Resource RequirementsCurricular documents that demonstrate

integration of information literacy and technology

Example of multimedia lesson plans Provide access for students and staff to a

Learning Management system (LMS) and appropriate training to expand available curricular resources

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Staff Development PlanImplementation Activities RESPONSIBLE PARTIES FUNDING SOURCES TIME LINES

School technology support and collaboration

Faculty 2010-2013

Provide opportunities for all teachers to enhance their educational technology skills

District/School District staff development

School Funds

2010-2013

Create a network of technology specialists with in the school

District/School District staff development

School Funds

2010-2013

Provide customized training for individual teachers in their own classrooms

School School Funds 2010-2013

Itemize Budget and RationalItems Amount Purchase Date

Mobile Computer lab

15000 July, 2010

Promethean Board

4000 July, 2010

Staff Development

2000 2010-2013

Instructional Software

1000 2010-1013

Evaluation PlanThe process of evaluation will consist of

online surveys, suggestions at staff meetings classroom observations, focus walks, annual and periodic reviews of our technology

Collect, review, and analyze feedback to evaluate the technology Plan and improve professional development opportunities.

TimelineTask Implementation

Instructional Software Fall 2010

Promethean Boards Fall 2010

Mobile computer lab Fall 2010

Desk-top computers Fall 2010

Staff Development Fall 2010

Cyber Safety While the Internet is an incredible resource

with countless educational opportunities, there are also frightening dangers that kids can get involved in or be exposed to online.

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ConclusionThe problem is not necessarily lack of funds, but lack of adequate training and lack of understanding of how computers can be used to enrich the learning experience.