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Next Meeting:

Wednesday, May 11, 2005, Almond Campus Library Classroom  

External Scans Form Help us review current trends and ideas in learning technologies that we should consider as we revise our Communications and Information Plan.

Communication and Information Plan 2002

Communication and Information Plan 2000 This plan was approved by the Board of Education in May, 2000; and we are currently in the process of implementing the plan. Check out the new FAQ related to the plan.
 

The Charge of the Committee

The Technology Advisory Committee will consist of members of the school district, including staff and students; community members, and representatives from area businesses. This broad-based group will provide...
  • ongoing review of the District’s progress toward the adopted vision of learning through technology
  • a formal structure for the support of technology for learning, and
  • input on District technology initiatives.
WTHS Technology FAQ From the types of computers and software available at Warren, to the equipment that students can check out, this link answers many of your questions about computing at WTHS. 

Technology Plan Summary Here's a quick guide to our Communications and Information Plan.

Agendas

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Minutes

Documents

  • Notes from Alan November Session Notes on what our keynote speaker shared with us during a session for key technology decision-makers at the 02-13-01 Institute Day.
  • Gap Analysis--Summary This MSWord document shows the responses of WTHS staff to the Gap Analysis Tool, including the narratives they listed as evidence for their responses. We should use these responses as we create our new action plans.
  • Notes from Jim Huisel's and Bill Chapin's trip to the Great Minds Series: Frontiers of Educational Technology, in Feb., 2000.
  • Action Plans A summary of the Action Plans from our 1997-2001 technology plan, with commentary on our progress on each item, as of 2-2-2000.
  • Technology Usage This chart answers the question, "How is technology being used?"  It lists and describes the first semester projects (1999-2000 school year) that took place the Group Instruction Labs at both campuses. Information compiles by our instructional aides, Mary Andrichik and Mary Donnellan.
  • Vision for Learning with Technology, part of our 1997-2001 Technology Plan.
  • Scenario for Learning with Technology What will learning look like in the year 2022? This scenario from our 1997-2001 technology plan paints a picture. 
  • Gap Analysis Tool This is the tool proscribed by the state planning process for identifying gaps that need to be addressed by our technology plan. (See summary of results above)
  • Internet Policy Resource Links Resources to facilitate the 2001 revision of our AUP and the creation of a new web content publishing policy.

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Technology Planning Resources

A host of resources on planning for technology in schools, as well as background information on how to integrate technology meaningful with learning and teaching.

Committee Membership List 

Feedback Form

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Planned Future Meeting Dates

  • Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2005; O'Plaine Campus Library Classroom
  • Wednesday, May 11, 2005; Almond Campus Library Classroom

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Annual Tasks of the Group

  • September/October--Review goals and establish working committees and task forces for the year
  • December--Review and revision of surveys and information-gathering instruments
  • February--Review data collected; review suggested plan revisions
  • March/April--State of Technology Address; review plan/grants for the following year prior to presentation to Board of Education. Budget proposal to Board.

Possible Subcommittees

  • Strategic Planning Task Force
  • Professional Development
  • Info’ gathering/processing
  • AUP/Internet Policy Review

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