Baconton
Community
Charter
School
Baconton
Community
Charter
School
Technology Plan
2006-2009
The Baconton Community Charter School (BCCS) Educational Philosophy states:
Children supported by family and community can learn to their maximum potential when offered a rigorous, content-rich, hands-on curriculum through stimulating teaching in a safe and nurturing environment.
Because technology literacy is more and more an essential part of our society for all walks of life, and because we believe BCCS students must be well-prepared to take their place as good citizens in our society on whatever path they choose, the Board of Directors of BCCS named a Technology Committee of faculty members to develop technology literacy as an integral goal of the BCCS curriculum. The Technology Committee has created this Technology Plan to direct the school’s technology efforts during the academic years 2006 through 2009. This plan incorporates technology in support of teachers in offering a “rigorous, content-rich, hands-on curriculum” and all staff members, in their administrative duties. This plan offers a guide to eventual correlation of the Internet and other school education resources to national, state, and local curriculum standards, lesson planning and archiving, coordinated staff lesson plans, test preparation, and reporting.
The overarching purpose of this plan is to help all interested individuals understand the BCCS vision of technology integration. To this end, goals are clear and measurable, with a strategy to implement and evaluate each. The plan is flexible and dynamic. This technology plan outlines:
VISIONS FOR TECHNOLOGY
Technology is a tool that enables teachers and administrators to work more productively, offering solutions for time management, student monitoring and intervention. For teachers and students it offers more interesting and effective lessons and enhanced classroom activities. It enables students to interact with and explore the world, bringing a wealth of information and experiences into the classroom. It encourages student creativity and self-direction and helps students develop skills that prepare them for responsible citizenship within the nation and world through the mastery of basic skills and development of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Students achieve more and are better prepared for the workplace.
Technology opens doors to the world while teaching students to focus on the task at hand. Student interest and motivation are heightened while discipline problems are decreased. When students are motivated and successful, they tend to work harder and longer, raising the possibility of higher student achievement.
Technology offers a variety of tools that help decrease the time spent on paperwork, thus increasing time available to spend with students. Access to the Internet offers endless opportunities for professional development, educational research, and up-to-date curriculum resources.
Distance learning is brought into the classroom via the Internet, satellite video, fiber optics, and cable. This allows students to complete college courses, earn AP credits, take classes when a certified teacher isn’t available locally.
Technology is the fundamental vehicle for communication with the community and the family. E-mail, telephones in every classroom, and school resources electronically available throughout the community allow and encourage adult participation in a child’s education. The highest level of student achievement occurs when families, schools, and community organizations work together. With technology the school and its values of learning and achievement can enter every home in a community, thus enhancing and extending teaching and learning to every individual.
Instructional leaders will continue to model the effective use of technology at BCCS in the educational environment. Teachers and Administrators will use technology to address more effectively the learning styles of the new generation.
A crucial part of any technology program is the training of technology users. To ensure that they have skills needed to effectively augment the academic curriculum with technology, BCCS faculty and staff will receive training and technology support from the Technology Coordinator. With this plan, the Technology Coordinator is the only staff member who needs to attend regular technology training off-campus.
Current Status of the Baconton Community Charter School goals from the 2000-2005 Technology Plan are as follows:
K – 5th Elementary
100% of classrooms have:
· A Video Cassette Recorder/Player or VCR/DVD Player
· A Television
100% of classrooms have access to:
· Cable
· A Videoconferencing Unit
· Scanner
· LCD projector with or without DVD player
· Movie Camera
· Digital Camera
100% of teachers have a laptop and one inkjet printer. 100% of para-professional’s have a laptop or access to a laptop and printer as needed.
Installed software/hardware includes:
· WinXP Professional Operating System
· Microsoft Office Professional/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/FrontPage
· Accelerated Reader
· Mavis Typing
· Saxon Math (grade appropriate)
· Internet High Speed Wireless and or LAN Line Access
· All laptops are networked
100% of classroom teachers are demonstrating proficiency in keeping classroom records (lesson plans, grades, etc.) electronically.
E-mail addresses for all faculty are available for parents through the use of the Internet based TeacherEase program (an Internet based program for recording and publishing student grades, and storing and retrieving student information. It allows parents to view child’s grades on a daily basis).
100% of classroom teachers and staff demonstrate skill in using the Teacherease program for keeping attendance statistics.
80% of teachers have completed InTech training
100% of all K-5th grade students have been assigned a laptop computer. Installed software includes:
· WinXP Professional Operating System
· Accelerated Reader
· Saxon Math (grade appropriate)
· Mavis Typing
· Microsoft Office Professional/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/FrontPage
· Internet High Speed Wireless Access
· All laptops are networked
80% of elementary 1st – 5th grade classrooms have 1-2 work stations which include software/hardware:
100% media capabilities are in the classrooms which include the ability for multiple classes to view simultaneously from a:
6th – 8th Middle
100% of classrooms have access to:
· A Video Cassette Recorder/Player or VCR/DVD Player
· A Television
100% of classrooms have access to:
· Cable
· A Videoconferencing Unit
· Scanner
· LCD projector with or without DVD player
· Movie Camera
· Digital Camera
100% of teachers have a laptop and one inkjet printer.
Installed software/hardware includes:
· WinXP Professional Operating System
· Microsoft Office Professional/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/FrontPage
· Accelerated Reader (grade appropriate)
· Mavis Typing (grade appropriate)
· Saxon Math (grade appropriate)
· Internet High Speed Wireless or LAN Line Access
· All laptops are networked
100% of classroom teachers are demonstrating proficiency in keeping classroom records (lesson plans, grades, etc.) electronically.
E-mail addresses for all faculty are available for parents through the use of the Internet based Teacherease program.
100% of classroom teachers and staff demonstrate skill in using the Teacherease program for keeping attendance statistics.
100% of all Middle School students 6th through 8th grades have been assigned a laptop computer. Installed software includes:
100% of classrooms have access to Curriculum Pathways SasinSchool resources. A web based program designed for students which includes InterActivities for Physical Science, Civics and Economics and Early World Literature.
9th – 12th High
100% of classrooms have:
· A Video Cassette Recorder/Player or VCR/DVD Player
· A Television
100% of classrooms have access to:
· Cable
· A Videoconferencing Unit
· Scanner
· LCD projector with or without DVD player
· Movie Camera
· Digital Camera
100% of teachers have a laptop and one inkjet printer.
Installed software/hardware includes:
· WinXP Professional Operating System
· Microsoft Office Professional/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/FrontPage
· Internet High Speed Wireless Access
100% of classroom teachers are demonstrating proficiency in keeping classroom records (lesson plans, grades, etc.) electronically.
E-mail addresses for all faculty are available for parents through the use of the Internet based Teacherease program.
100% of classroom teachers and staff demonstrate facility in using the Teacherease program for keeping attendance statistics.
100% of all High School students 9th through 12th grades have been assigned a laptop computer. Installed software/hardware includes:
· WinXP Professional Operating System
· Microsoft Office Professional/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/FrontPage
· Internet High Speed Wireless Access
100% of classrooms have access to Curriculum Pathways resources. These are lesson plans that students can access directly through the internet which include InterActivities for Physical Science, Civics and Economics and Early World Literature.
A multimedia computer lab has been established and is shared with the 6th-12th grades:.
Equipped with:
· 23 computer laptops
· A Tandberg 990/880/770 Videoconferencing unit
· One LCD projector with CD\DVD player
· 1 networked laser printer
Subjects being taught are:
· Intro to Multi, 10th-12th grade elective
o Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 graphics software
o Multimedia Basics, by Weixel, Fulton, Barksdale, Morse and Morse using PowerPoint text.
· Keyboarding, 6th-8th grade
o Using Century 21, 7th Edition, Computer Applications & Keyboarding by Hoggatt, Shank and Robinson text.
o MicroType 4 software
· Computer Applications, 11th grade
· InDesign Desktop Publishing
Other Installed software/hardware include:
· WinXP Professional Operating System
· Microsoft Office Professional/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/FrontPage
· Internet High Speed Wireless Access
· All laptops are networked
Media capabilities in the classrooms include the ability for multiple classes to view simultaneously from a:
OTHER
Administrative staff demonstrate skill in using the Teacherease program for keeping attendance statistics.
An “Acceptable Use Policy” has been approved by the Board of Directors, to govern use of the internet on BCCS computers and is in effect. All students and staff have received instruction about this policy. All students and parents and teachers will sign their agreement yearly to adhere to the approved policy.
The library has a small computer lab for students. Accessibility is a mixture of fixed and flexible scheduling during the school day, with open-access at any time when space is adequate and activity is not distracting. Flexible hours before and after the regular school day are available when notified in advance.
Additional Technology implemented not listed in the 2000-2005 Technology Plan:
A software program that expertly manages every type of material in the library
with an unlimited number of patrons. Performing circulation functions such as
checkins, checkouts, reserves, overdues, fines and it streamlines inventory.
Using Microsoft Office Professional FrontPage a school website has been
created. Teachers create web pages for their classes which are used to share
information with the students and their parents. This is updated as needed.
Administrators and the Technology Coordinator update the Website with current
information about occurring events at BCCS. This will help keep the students and
parents more informed about school activities.
Georgia Online Assessment System OAS (previously known as CRCT). Teachers
create and use existing quizzes from the OAS and GHSGT links for Georgia K
through 12 Curriculum. Quizzes are graded immediately. Students are provided
correct answers, explanations and web resources for each question. OAS is
available online anytime and anywhere.
SAT Readiness Program – SAT Online. Equips our school with tools to customize
a low-cost SAT preparation program for our students. A personalized and
interactive online program that is available anytime and anywhere with hundreds
of practice questions giving immediate feedback and answer explanations.
Teachers can follow their students progress with the online student, class, school
and district-level reports.
Students developing the BCCS yearbook are equipped with the appropriate
number of laptops per student with Adobe IN-Design software installed on each
laptop and a digital camera with included software.
A BCCS volunteer program was created using Microsoft Access. It is used to store, calculate, and evaluate volunteer hours performed by student’s parents. Parent volunteer hours are required in accordance with the BCCS Charter School Policy. We view parental involvement as crucial in the welfare and education of their child(ren).
Backups of computer generated data are currently performed on a schedule of three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
GOALS FOR 2006-2009
GOAL 1:
New classrooms or adjoining classroom units will have:
DATE: By January 31, 2006 & subsequent to 2009
EVALUATION: T.C.
GOAL 2:
The “Acceptable Use Policy” will be revised and approved by the Board of Directors to govern use of the internet on BCCS computers. All students and staff will receive instruction about this policy. All students, parents and teachers will sign their agreement yearly to adhere to the approved policy.
DATE: August 1, 2006
EVALUATION: Classroom teachers, T.C., Board of Directors
GOAL 3:
A computer lab for Elementary K-5th grade will be consist of:
DATE: August, 2006 – July, 2009
EVALUATION: Technology Coordinator (T.C.)
GOAL 4:
High-speed Internet connectivity is the backbone to most educational technology services. Our goal is to have connectivity that provides:
DATE: By December 31, 2006 & subsequent to 2009
EVALUATION: T.C.
GOAL 5:
New laptop computers will be purchased as needed for student, teacher & staff growth and demand.
DATE: By December 31, 2006 & subsequent to 2009
EVALUATION: T.C.
GOAL 6:
As new teachers are added to our faculty they will learn and demonstrate proficiency in keeping classroom records (lesson plans, grades, etc.) electronically.
DATE: By January 31, 2006 & subsequent to 2009
EVALUATION: T.C.
GOAL 7:
Accelerated Math, SRA Basic Computer Skills, AlphaSmarts for improvement in writing, and Jump Start or equivalent programs will be evaluated for educational learning resources according to grade appropriation.
DATE: By August 1, 2007
EVALUATION: Classroom teachers, T.C.
GOAL 8:
100% of lab computers will have installed:
DATE: By August 1, 2007
EVALUATION: Classroom Teachers, Administrative Staff, T.C.
GOAL 9:
Media capabilities in 100% of the school’s classrooms will include:
DATE: By January 1, 2008
EVALUATION: Classroom teachers, administrative staff, T.C.
GOAL 10:
100% classroom usage of United Streaming. A digital video-on-demand service provided by Discovery Education with Georgia Public Broadcasting Education.
DATE: By August 1, 2008
EVALUATION: Classroom teachers, administrative staff, T.C
GOAL 11:
100% of student and faculty laptops will have:
DATE: By September 1, 2008
EVALUATION: Classroom teachers, administrative staff, T.C.
GOAL 12:
Teachers will learn to infuse and integrate technology with particular emphasis on the Information Skills and Technology/Computer Skills curricula into the classroom by:
DATE: By July 31, 2008
EVALUATION: Classroom teachers, T.C
GOAL 13:
InTech training for staff will be available as needed each new school year.
DATE: By May 1, 2006 & subsequent 2009
EVALUATION: T.C.
GOAL 14:
Middle/High School Media lab will be enhanced with:
DATE: By May 1, 2009
EVALUATION: T.C.
GOAL 15:
A computer lab for Middle and High 6th -12th grades will be established with:
DATE: By July 31, 2009
EVALUATION: Technology Coordinator (T.C.)
GOAL 16:
Pending construction of permanent classrooms the following equipment will be installed:
DATE: By July 31, 2009
EVALUATION: Technology Coordinator (T.C.)
GOAL 17:
Evaluation of multiple research sources will include Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia, Microsoft Encarta Atlas, Compton’s Encyclopedia, National Geographic materials and other related software.
DATE: By July 31, 2009
EVALUATION: Classroom teachers, T.C