James Bowie Elementary
Technology Implementation Plan

Support

Staff development
Make available sites for troubleshooting
Technology committee on each campus
Designated trained troubleshooter per grade level
Maintain web page

Instructional Initiatives

Mandate 2 hours of technology training per semester for teachers
Create mini-workshops for specific programs such as Gradebook, Digital Camera, etc.
Computerize all elementary report cards for 2001-2002 school year

Sustainability

Keep a full-time technology coordinator
Provide additional resources for troubleshooting and software educational issues
Implement a 45 minute weekly period per grade level for collaboration on technology

Evaluation and Periodic Review

Encourage integration of technology in the classroom
Implement a technology committee on campus
Annually review implementation and usage of technology in the classroom

Future Possibilities

Maintain and upgrade technology including wireless computers and smartboards
Continue teaching keyboarding skills 
Provide additional software as needed
 

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