7. Integration of Technology with Curricula, Instruction, and Assessment – Describe how technology (including software and electronically delivered learning materials) will be integrated into curricula, instruction, and assessment and include a timeline for this integration.
Integration of technology is far more than placing enough computers in enough rooms in enough schools. Rather, it is the culmination of a series of actions which must be taken by a district to assure that not only is the technology placed in the schools, but that it is also supported by competent support staff and purposed by sufficient professional high quality development opportunities.
Access to Hardware & Software - Before technology can be put to use in support of implementation of the Learning Results, it needs to be purposefully and systemically deployed. Cape Elizabeth has done that. Every member of the school community, both educators and learners, have access to current computers, network access, Internet Access via MSLN. Also provided is appropriate software including a productivity suite and other multimedia authoring tools and educational titles.
Software resources will not be limited to locally mounted titles. For instance, they will also include: Full text searchable databases as currently available through the State Library at: libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases
Technology Staffing - In order for the technology mentioned above to be put to effective use, it has to be available everywhere and all the time. One full-time technology coordinator as well as staff in each of the schools supports Cape Elizabeth’s technology. These people play a critical role in helping the school community envision and act on the possibilities presented by the tools:
It is important to note that all of these positions are technically focused rather than curriculum focused. One area that does have room for growth is the recognition of, and action on placement of curriculum-focused technology staff, such as Technology Integrator(s).
Professional Development - Cape Elizabeth provides ongoing opportunities for staff to grow in their knowledge of both “how” and “why” to use technology to support student achievement of the MLR. Rather than purely skills-based sessions, presenters are asked to provide working sessions where educators use session time to create working materials that will directly support their students’ achievement.
Assessment - NWEA an online computer test is used for assessment in reading and math in grades 4-10 to inform instruction for staff. We also give the MEA in grades 3-8 and DRA2 at Pond Cove Elementary School. The PSAT and SAT are given at the high school. Other local assessment are given in various school (Ex: writing prompt). All assessment data is stored in our SIS (student information system) for staff access.
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