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Hillcrest Middle School 
Technology Plan
2001-2002

Mission Statement

Needs Assessment

• Professional Development Activities- Inservices and training in SASI, Print Shop, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, E-Mail, Windows98/Novell, FrontPage, Averkey technology, other subject area software.
• Instructional Software- Office 2000 with Publisher, Anti-Virus program, Inspiration, FrontPage and other subject related software
• Instructional Hardware- 2 computers and 1 printer in each instructional classroom, additional printers for both the keyboarding and computer labs, student disks and disk holders.
• Administrative Software- Upgrades as necessary.
• Administrative Hardware- Upgrades as necessary.
• Student Use- A plan for teachers and their classrooms to use the computer lab on a fair and rotating basis and some form of assessment of student competency.
• Teacher Use- Require teachers to attend computer classes on a regular rotating basis according to their needs and competencies. (Wed. afternoons)
• Personnel- Someone hired to manage the computer lab who will be knowledgeable with computers, software programs, and can direct training sessions for professional development
• School Technology Security Plan- 1) Some type of internet/computer use form for student use, and  2) A plan to deal with abuse of computer privileges

GOALS

• Professional Development Activities- Teachers and staff will attend inservices and training on a regular basis throughout the year on the programs and areas listed above as needs. 
• Instructional Software- Teachers will be able to use SASI, Print Shop, Office 2000 with Publisher, District email and any other software related to their own subject area.
• Instructional Hardware- Technology funds will be used to purchase additional computers and printers for teachers’ classrooms and to equip both computer labs with 30 computers and additional printers each. Student disks and peripherals purchased as budget allows.
• Administrative Software- Administrators, administrative personnel, and guidance personnel will attend training sessions to learn Print Shop, SASI and any other programs listed above as needs.
• Administrative Hardware- Purchase video and/or digital camera.
• Student Use- Every student, whatever his/her schedule, will visit the computer lab with a classroom teacher on a regular, rotating basis.  Students at each grade level will show competency in computer skills using the Technology Curriculum Guidelines.
• Personnel- A teacher or aide is needed for the 2001-2002 school year to manage the computer lab. Duties include: loading programs, helping classroom teachers in the lab, training personnel on computer use and programs during the school year, taking care of small maintenance problems, plus any other computer related responsibilities needed.
•  School Technology Security Plan- A standard computer use/internet form will be completed by every student for the 2001-2002 school year.  Students who do not adhere to the policy will lose computer privileges for a period of time and possibly for the remainder of the school year.  Details on the computer plan for discipline are outlined in the student handbook.

OBJECTIVES RELATED TO THE GOALS

Professional Development Activities

•  A survey will be sent to all personnel to determine the needs of the teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Using this survey, the Technology Committee will plan inservices and training sessions for general computer use, new programs, and services according to the level of respondent’s expertise.
• Teachers proving proficiency in the targeted areas being offered will be exempt from the training session.
• Teachers will use at least one technology goal for the yearly ADEPT goals.
•  A schedule of required and available training will be given to teachers at the first of the 2001-2002 school year.
• A portion of pre-planning time may be reserved for training on use of district e-mail, SASI and regular basic computer classes.

 Instructional Software

• Using the technology budget, the Technology Committee will order FrontPage, Office 2000 with Publisher and program upgrades as necessary.
• Teachers will meet to discuss and review instructional subject specific software and request selected items to be considered for purchase with technology funds.
• Teachers will attend the training sessions for Print Shop, and Office 2000 with Publisher, district email, Inspiration, SASI, plus any subject related software purchased for use in their subject area. 

Instructional Hardware

• The Technology Committee will order additional printers for each of the 2 computer labs using the technology budget money.
• The Technology Committee will order enough computers and printers to have 1 upgraded, internet-ready computer in each classroom.
• After the initial computers are purchased, the committee will begin purchasing the second computer for every classroom.  This second computer is a goal for the 2001-2002 school year, although at present, funds are not adequate for this.

 Administrative Software

• Using the technology budget, the Technology Committee will order an Anti-Virus program, Office 2000 with Publisher, program upgrades, and other software needed for administrative use.
• Administrators and guidance personnel will attend the training sessions for Office 2000 with Publisher, E-mail, Excel, PowerPoint, District email and any others needed for their benefit.

Administrative Hardware

• The Technology Committee will order upgrades as necessary using the technology budget money.

Student Use

• The administrator in charge of technology will develop a schedule for student use of the computer lab for the 2001-2002 school year.  Students in each team will visit the lab, with the classroom teacher, on a regular and rotating basis.
• Students will use this time in the computer lab to master the Technology Curriculum Guidelines in conjunction with the academic standards set forth for each grade level.  (see heading CURRICULUM listed below for details)

 Personnel

• Hire a person to manage the computer lab.
• Develop a job description for the new person to include such items as:  small repairs to computers, helping set up internet and e-mails, loading software, primary instructor in computer lab, maintaining schedule for classroom use of lab, computer training for staff and teachers, other computer related responsibilities.

School Technology Security Plan

•  The Technology Committee will maintain a signed a form for each student and parent assuring compliance with proper use of Internet and computer.
• The Technology Committee will develop a plan of discipline for abusive use of the computer and/or Internet.

TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM GUIDELINES (In accordance with the School District of Greenville County Technology Standards)

Sixth Grade

1. Word- Intro to Word (mechanics) Final Project:  Produce a sign, advertisement or any other document using the Microsoft Word program
2. PowerPoint- Intro to PowerPoint (basics and begin special effects) Final Project:  Produce a presentation with at least 4 slides.
3. Print Shop- Intro to Print Shop program (basics)

Seventh Grade

1. Word- Continue using the Microsoft Word program
   Final Project:  Produce a 1 page or longer document, with a title page, using at least 1 graphic.  Use skills such as centering, font change, saving, and printing modes.
2. PowerPoint- Continue working with PowerPoint
   Final Project:  Produce a presentation with at least 8 slides, using graphics and special effects.  Work on oral presentation skills.

Eighth Grade

1. Word- Master the Microsoft Word program
   Final Project:  Produce a tri-fold brochure on a subject related to curriculum.  Use graphics from both the internet and scanner, and site credits.
2. PowerPoint- Master the PowerPoint program

3. Final Project:  Create a commercial related to the Microsoft Word brochure.  Use all aspects of the PowerPoint program to “sell” the brochure subject. Continue to work on oral presentations.

4. Excel- Intro to Excel program (basics)

TIMELINE

• 2001-2002

EVALUATION

• Evaluation of this Technology Plan will transpire in the spring of 2002.

BUDGET

•  The technology budget will be approximately $ *** for the 2001-2002 school year.  This figure is unknown until the 2001-2 budget is finalized.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• Greg Abel

• Becky Breckenridge

• Suzanne Carter    

• Gregg Davis

• Becky Little

• Sally Hicks