This presentation will see just how well Galena Park ISDs
technology plan compares with the National Plan. 2011 Katherine
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1.0 Learning: Engage and Empower All learners will have
engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and out of
school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and
ethical participants in our globally networked society (U.S.
Department of Education, 2010).
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GOAL 1: Teaching and Learning: OBJECTIVE 1.1: GPISD will enrich
the quality of instruction and close the digital divide by ensuring
that every student is technologically literate (Galena Park ISD,
2010). Examples of Evidence: Integrated technology products,
multimedia festival and contest, summer technology camp, and
student projects. (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 1.2: GPISD will ensure that every student understands
the foundations of technology (Galena Park ISD, 2010). Examples of
Evidence: Performance assessment, classroom observation, student
projects, student adheres to acceptable use policy, and
participates in Internet safety month (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 1.3: GPISD will ensure that every student can use and
evaluate technology needed for information acquisition (Galena Park
ISD, 2010). Examples of Evidence: Classroom observation,
performance assessments, completion of required student projects,
and student participation in multimedia festival (Galena Park ISD,
2010).
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OBJECTIVE 1.4: GPISD will ensure that every student can use and
evaluate technology needed for problem solving (Galena Park ISD,
2010). Examples of Evidence: Classroom observation, performance
assessments, completion of required student projects, and student
participation in multimedia festival (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 1.5: GPISD will ensure that every student can use and
evaluate technology needed for communication (Galena Park ISD,
2010). Examples of Evidence: Classroom observation, performance
assessments, completion of required student projects, and student
participation in multimedia festival (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 1.6: GPISD will provide diagnostic tools for the
purpose of evaluating and monitoring mastery of instructional
objectives and differentiating instruction for each student (Galena
Park ISD, 2010). Examples of Evidence: Data is used to drive staff
development, revise curriculum, create tutorial groups, and
individualize instruction. Students completing assignments and
tracking progress using various programs (Galena Park ISD,
2010).
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OBJECTIVE 1.7: GPISD will provide programs that promote
parental involvement, increase communication with parents and
community members, and parental access to educational resources
(Galena Park ISD, 2010). Examples of Evidence: Parents are provided
with Skyward Parent Access website, access codes, and assistance,
technology training and computer access. Teachers with First Class
Web page software, and computer logs (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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2.0 Assessment: Measure What Matters Our education system at
all levels will leverage the power of technology to measure what
matters and use assessment data for continuous improvement (U.S.
Department of Education, 2010).
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Although I could not find anything specific pertaining to this
national goal, GPISD is currently utilizing various assessment
programs with technology. Moodle Odyssey E2020 STAR Reading
Accelerated Reading Skyward
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3.0 Teaching: Prepare and Connect Professional educators will
be supported individually and in teams by technology that connects
them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning
experiences that enable and inspire more effective teaching for all
learners (U.S. Department of Education, 2010).
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GOAL 2: Educator Preparation and Development: OBJECTIVE 2.1:
All teachers will demonstrate technological competencies in
instructional delivery, student assessment, and professional
communications (Galena Park ISD, 2010). Examples of Evidence:
Performance based assessment, technology proficiencies, training
and access to support, (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 2.2: GPISD will increase district wide staff
development programs to insure consistent and effective use of
hardware and software to enhance student success (Galena Park ISD,
2010). Examples of Evidence: Eduphoria Workshop is used for
recording and registration of staff development. Technology
proficiencies, online staff development, and exam opportunities
(Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 2.3: GPISD will ensure that every teacher understands
the foundations of technology (Galena Park ISD, 2010). Examples of
Evidence: Passing standard on teacher proficiency assessments, and
required projects (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 2.4: GPISD will ensure that every teacher can use and
evaluate technology needed for information acquisition (Galena Park
ISD, 2010). Examples of Evidence: Passing standard on teacher
proficiency assessments, required projects, and follow up resources
(Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 2.5: GPISD will ensure that every teacher can use and
evaluate technology needed for problem solving (Galena Park ISD,
2010). Examples of Evidence: Passing standard on teacher
proficiency assessments, required projects, and follow up resources
(Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 2.6: GPISD will ensure that every teacher can use and
evaluate technology needed for communication (Galena Park ISD,
2010). Examples of Evidence: Passing standard on teacher
proficiency assessments, required projects, and follow up resources
(Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 2.7: GPISD will ensure that every teacher can use and
evaluate technology needed for integration (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
Examples of Evidence: Passing standard on teacher proficiency
assessments, required projects, and follow up resources (Galena
Park ISD, 2010).
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4.0 Infrastructure: Access and Enable All students and
educators will have access to a comprehensive infrastructure for
learning when and where they need it. (U.S. Department of
Education, 2010)
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GOAL 4: Infrastructure: OBJECTIVE 4.1: All administrators,
teachers and staff will have increased access to technological
tools and will use a variety of these tools to address the
individual needs of students (Galena Park ISD, 2010). Examples of
Evidence: Working computers, timely repairs, maintained records,
network is functioning, telephones and IT lines operational (Galena
Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 4.2: GPISD will enhance the quality of instruction
through district wide implementation of state- of-the-art
telecommunications and information technology hardware and its
integration as an essential part of the district environment
(Galena Park ISD, 2010). Examples of Evidence: Server
consolidation, shutdown/start up log, backup systems, new systems
implemented, system operational, web page functioning (Galena Park
ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 4.3: GPISD will enrich the quality of instruction by
acquiring and maintaining appropriate software that can be
integrated into the classroom environment (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
Examples of Evidence: Plans in place and approved, software in
place and working, staff development and support are provided
(Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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5.0 Productivity: Redesign and Transform Our education system
at all levels will redesign processes and structures to take
advantage of the power of technology to improve learning outcomes
while making more efficient use of time, money, and staff. (U.S.
Department of Education, 2010)
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GOAL 3: Leadership, Administration and Support OBJECTIVE 3.1:
GPISD will continue to monitor and update the technology plan in a
way that new technology developments are carefully evaluated and
prioritized so that appropriate and cost-effective hardware and
software are included (Galena Park ISD, 2010). Examples of
Evidence: Updated and revised technology plan, STAR Chart, district
surveys, and TIS binders (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE 3.2: All Technology Staff will demonstrate increased
knowledge and improved technological competencies as a result of
additional staff development (Galena Park ISD, 2010). Examples of
Evidence: Certificate of completion, Ability to perform critical
tasks, completion of staff development, and records of employee
proficiencies (Galena Park ISD, 2010).
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Galena Park ISD. (2010). Galena Park ISD Technology Plan
2010-2013. Houston. U.S. Department of Education. (2010, Nov).
National Education Technology Plan 2010. Retrieved May 14, 2011,
from Ed.Gov: http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010