Recommended Instructional Technology Integration/Instruction Activities

Planned IT Integration (from week 3 assignment)	Staff Accountable	Role of Principal
1.  Implement  a three-to-one student laptop program across the campus.  Utilize a Mouse Squad of student leaders for maintenance and support.	District Instructional Technology Coordinator:  Plans the activity targeting the entire staff. Campus Administrative Team and Campus IT staff:  Instructs the staff during Fall Professional Development prior to start of school; organizes and trains the Mouse Squad; implements the plan; plans and implements the assessment and the appropriate timeline.	Assure appropriate staff training, using the campus IT staff and District Technology staff.  Assess and evaluate integration through use of lesson plan designs, student interactive use in classrooms, and Mouse Squad logs.
2.  Encourage/train teachers to establish active web pages and e-mail for communicating with students.  All teachers on campus should have a developed web page with updates.	District Instructional Technology Coordinator:  Plans the activity with the faculty as the target group. Associate principal interacts with staff via staff meetings and email communication to assure faculty compliance with this directive.  Campus IT team is available to assist with training as needed.	Principal will use sign-in sheets at faculty training to assure all faculty receives the information and instruction.  E-mail logs and web pages will be checked each nine week period for compliance.  Follow-up as necessary with staff.
3.  Conduct Project Based Learning (PBL) technology seminars/training for incorporation into curriculum and real world projects. Real world projects should include research projects requiring decision making regarding the validity of the sources found on the internet.	Instructional Technology Coordinator plans the activities to target all students and trains staff during Professional Development afternoon on monthly early-release staff development days. Training will include the use of the internet for research and how to validate sources.	Principal checks lesson designs every nine weeks, and checks faculty training sign-in sheets to assure all staff participates in  appropriate training.
4.  Research additional web-based tutorial programs that offer student access both at school and at home.	Instructional Technology Coordinator works with the Campus Department Chairs to select software appropriate to target all students.  Resources are the Region 10 Service Center  and the local IT staff.	Principal approves funding for software purchases.
5.  Utilize the Communications Master through Skyward to disseminate information to all RHS households and students.	Campus Administrative Team will use this first to target all students and their families. IT staff will assist and provide resource support as needed.  Faculty will be given the option to use the Communications Master to communicate with the parents/guardians of their students.	Principal will assess the number of postings and feedback from community members and students.
6.  Increase participation in the Media Fair to include representatives from all student groups.	District Technology Coordinator will work with the CTE Teachers to encourage participation from all students. Campus IT staff will be available as resource.	Principal will assess student participation and entries in the Media Fair and will make resources available for the CTE Teachers.
7.  Continue “In the Know…”  e-mail communication series to relay pertinent information and data.	Associate Principal will target all staff members with this e-mail as needed during the school year.  Resources for informatiion coming from district, community and campus.	Evaluation of successful communication will be made using staff surveys and copies of e-mails.
8.  Incorporate INOVA data analysis as a primary tool for decision making.	Campus Administrators will look at testing history every nine weeks to assess and evaluate current programs.  Recommendations will be made as needed.	Principal will lead the team.
9.  Post timely updates on the school website for increased communication between home and school.	Campus Administrators will work with the Media Coordinator weekly to communicate school news and information to all students and parents .  IT Staff will provide support.	Principal will observe parent feedback and work with Administrative Team to evaluate progress.  Changes will be made as needed.
10.  Conduct additional technology training during Technology Thursdays to assist teachers with newly retrofitted technology.	Instructional Technology Coordinator will plan the trainings; Campus Instructional Technologist will do the training for Campus staff on one Thursday each month.  Subjects will be announced by staff e-mail in advance of the training so teachers can make plans to attend. CIT will also make video of each class and post it online for Teacher use. Teachers are encouraged to request needed training.	Principal will conduct teacher surveys to assess need and receive feedback from staff.  Sign-in sheets will give indication of staff making use of the available training.  Principal will communicate with Campus Instructional Technologist for information regarding needs and successes.