Irving Elementary Technology Plan

Curriculum Goals and Objectives for 1994-95


1. All teachers will have daily access to a computer
2. All students will learn a basic battery of safe computer practices including turning the computer on and off, inserting disks and CDs into the computer, opening and closing applications, and how to use the mouse and keyboard.
3. Grades 4-5 will learn to access information from a CD Rom. Students will learn basic word processing and keyboarding skills and how to save information on the hard drive and then transfer to student's own disk.

Technology Additions 1994-95


12 LC-575 computers with Reference bundles
6 HP Deskwriter 540 Printers
1 projection panel
1 adapter for projection panel
6 10 foot cables
15 boxes formatted disks
6 computer stands
1 Site license

Training Goals 1994-95


1. Teachers unpack and assemble 580s with assistance
2. Workshop presented on system 7.5
3. Computers checked out to each teacher for practice and use
4. Summer computer workshops taken by teachers

Curriculum Goals and Objectives for 1995-96


1. All staff will use the ClarisWorks program for word processing.
2. ClarisWorks will be used for a data base for student information, spread sheet for recording student grades, or word processing for parent newsletters.
3. Staff will be able to access their electronic mail by using the local area network.
4. Staff will begin to integrate technology into the curriculum.
5. Students will be able to access a program from the hard drive or a CD.
6. Third to fifth grade students using technology for research and publishing.

Technology Additions 1995-96


1. Classroom set (30) of AlphaSmarts.
2. One color Scanner.
3. Six ink jet printers.
4. A Power Mac computer for each classroom, music room, the library and the library office.
5. Two classroom presenters.
6. Two color Powerbook computers.
7. A laser printer for use by both the office and principal's office.
8. Purchase appropriate software.

Training Goals 1995-96


Staff will receive training on:
1. how to communicate by e-mail by using the local area network.
2. use of ClarisWorks.
3. how to use the scanner.
4. how to use the classroom presenter.
5. how to use the AlphaSmarts.
6. how to integrate technology into the curriculum.
Irving Elementary Modified Year 3 Plan

Curriculum Goals and Objectives for 1996-97


1. Staff will integrate technology into an 8 week late winter/early spring thematic unit on geography. Primary grades will focus on the country of Brazil; intermediate grades will integrate geography and technology into their Vacation unit.
2. Staff and students will be able to produce multimedia presentations for instruction and projects using ClarisWorks Slide Show, HyperStudio and a Macintosh multimedia computer connected to a TV monitor.
3. Staff and students will have access to and be able to use software appropriate for the Geography thematic unit.
4. Staff and students will be able to access information resources using BESTNet and the Internet.

Technology Additions 1996-97


1. Four Macintosh LC5260 computers will be purchased (on for the library and three for classrooms).
2. One Macintosh LC5400 multimedia computer including TV presentation hardware.
3. Three HP printers (Newest black and white jet ink model).
4. Appropriate cables to connect the music room midi to a Macintosh computer.
5. Purchase appropriate software for the geography unit and other curriculum needs including HyperStudio and Logo.

Training for 1996-97


1. All staff will receive training in the use of the multimedia software HyperStudio.
2. All staff will receive training in the use of ClarisWorks Slide Show.
3. All staff will receive training in the use of the Macintosh LC5400 and TV presentation hardware.
4. Staff will receive training for the integration of technology into the geography thematic unit. Specifically, grade level teachers will be instructed in the use of appropriate software and hardware as well as in how to integrate technology into appropriate geography activities. This training will occur just prior to the start of the unit and will be followed up by coaching and support during the unit.

Technology Addition 1997-98


1. Purchase a CD server.
2. Purchase a new computer for each classroom and move the LC580s into the mini-lab.
3. Begin purchasing networkable CDs.

Training Goals 1997-98


1. Training in how to use the CD server.
Training in how to make use of the mini-labs.
3. Provide staffing (some FTE) for consistent technology assistance, training and maintenance.

Curriculum Goals and Objectives for 1998-99


1. Use the mini-labs to provide after school enrichment for students and members of the community taught by high school students as part of their community service goal.

Technology Additions 1998-99


1. Add one computer per classroom if money is available.
2. Replace obsolete or non-functioning computers, printers, and other technological equipment.
3. Continue purchasing networkable CDs when appropriate.

Training Goals 1998-99


1. Provide staff training on newly purchased software and hardware.

Evaluation


The technology committee at Irving will meet at least twice yearly, once in the fall to modify and update the five year plan, and in the spring to evaluate the year.