EDTC 630: School Technology Plan

Sligo Middle School

Christy Johnstone, Thomas Moorer, Ryan Perkins-Sturdivant, Charleigh Sommer, and

Lakisha Wright
 Description of School

Sligo Middle School is located in Montgomery County, MD, and the school serves

students in grades 6-8. We are a part of a very diverse community.

Student Demographics*

% Gender Racial/Ethnic Composition

Total
F M AM AS BK HI PI WH MU

All students 46.1 53.9 ≤5.0 7.5 18.6 42.7 ≤5.0 27.4 ≤5.0

ESOL 16.3 6.9 9.4 ≤5.0 ≤5.0 ≤5.0 14.0 ≤5.0 ≤5.0 ≤5.0

FARMS 42.8 19.0 23.8 ≤5.0 ≤5.0 9.3 28.9 ≤5.0 ≤5.0 ≤5.0

SPED 12.0 ≤5.0 7.8 ≤5.0 ≤5.0 ≤5.0 5.7 ≤5.0 ≤5.0 ≤5.0

*“Racial/ethnic composition figures reflect MSDE abbreviations: American Indian or Alaskan

Native (AM); Asian (AS); Black or African American (BK); Hispanic/Latino (HI); Native

Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (PI); White (WH); Two or More (Multiple) Races (MU)”

(Sligo Middle School, 2020, p.1).

There are 722 students enrolled at Sligo Middle School. The majority of our students are

Hispanic/Latino (HI), White (WH) and Black or African American (BK). There are also a lot of

students that are enrolled in the FARMS program.

School Programs Offered

Sligo Middle School is one of the few schools in the county that offer a variety of school

programs. These programs include:

● Adapted Physical Education

 ● Be Well 365

● Multidisciplinary Educational Training and Support Program (METS)

● Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

● Restorative Justice School Programs

● School Community Based (SCB)

● Speech Resource K-12

Academic Data

Students at Sligo Middle School are required to take the MAP (Measure of Academic

Progress) for Math and Reading three times per school year. Students are also required to take

quarterly progress checks as well as statewide standardized testing in the spring. As a school, we

primarily use the data from MAP testing, as each test is catered to the students ability. The data

for both MAP-M and MAP-R testing for this school year can be seen below.

2020-2021 MAP-M Data (% of Students That Scored Below Average)

Operations & Number Systems Geometry Statistics &

Algebraic Probability
Thinking

6th Grade 24% 18% 22% 16%

7th Grade 26% 16% 23% 14%

8th Grade 18% 21% 26% 13%

 2020-2021 MAP-R Data (% of Students That Scored Below Average)

Literature Informational Text Vocabulary

Acquisition & Use

6th Grade 32% 17% 29%

7th Grade 34% 22% 24%

8th Grade 28% 23% 24%

Existing Technology & How It Is Used

Currently, we have some technology that is beneficial to our students. We have an

interactive whiteboard that can show documents and go over mathematical examples on. We are

also able to show videos and other multimedia tools using the internet. There is also a class set

(32 total) of touch screen Chromebooks. Each student in every period is assigned a number. They

are in charge of that Chromebook for the class period. If there are any problems with the

Chromebook, it is up to the students assigned that number to let their teacher know. Sligo Middle

School also has a variety of programs such as BrainPop, Classkick, Nearpod, and various other

technology resources that enhance learning and make math education more meaningful.

Currently, Sligo uses technology to complete classroom activities, play games to practice

concepts, and display student’s knowledge of what they have learned through various types of

assessments.

Statement of Need

Sligo’s collective school goal is to close the achievement gap as much as possible.

According to the school improvement plan, the main math objective is to “differentiate content,
process, and/or product to effectively work with diverse learners so that at least 80% of students

are being successful in mathematics” (Sligo Middle School, 2009 ). Based on the data provided,

it is clear that students in on grade level courses need more remediation, while students in

advanced courses need more enrichment opportunities]. Each student needs to be given the

opportunity to feel that they have achieved some sort of success in math class while learning in

an environment that is technologically safe and up-to-date.

Vision Statement

We believe that technology can be used to increase student engagement and opportunities

for student discourse. Technology can also be used to create real-life connections to content they

have learned in class. This will make learning more meaningful and relevant to the lives of my

diverse students. In our dream classroom, each student will have equal access to a high-quality

lesson that includes technology and rigor. All students will have access to the necessary

technology required to dive deeper into the curriculum and will have access to applications to

enhance rigor in their classes. Technology is the answer to help meet the needs of all students, no

matter their learning needs or previous experiences. Technology will allow students to gain

authentic knowledge and develop the essential maths, reading, and 21st-century skills they need

in education and the real-world.

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: Students will use technology in math at least 3 times per week.

- Objective 1: After engaging with math apps/websites, students will be able to identify

the properties of quadratic functions 80% of the time.

 - Objective 2: Given access to technology, students will be able to apply trigonometry

relationships to determine a missing side and angle with 80% accuracy.

Goal 2: Technology will be used to differentiate the needs of students while making math

learning more engaging.

- Objective 1: Students will be able to create a collaborative math project with 80%

accuracy using Google Slides, Nearpod, or other interactive presentation tools to present

their findings.

Goal 3: Students will increase their reading comprehension skills through access to

grade-appropriate text on Web 2.0 tools.

- Objective 1: Given access to Evernote, students will be able to annotate text with 80%

accuracy.

- Objective 2: Given access to Prezi, students will be able to summarize text and identify

main ideas with 80% accuracy.

Goal 4: Students will improve reading fluency by exploring grade-level content on the Internet.

- Objective 1: Given access to grade-appropriate content, students will be able to locate

resources in online databases with 80% accuracy.

- Objective 2: Using a note-taking platform, students will be able to gather research for

grade-level appropriate sites with 80% accuracy.

Implementation Plan

Students will use iPads within their general education classrooms and at home. Each

grade level will have 1:1 access to iPads to allow all students to meet the learning goals and
objectives in the school technology plan. Before using all school-provided technology, students

and their parents or guardians will be required to read, sign, and adhere to the Sligo Middle

School - Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Students. The AUP governs the use of technology,

adds a layer of security for Sligo Middle School and its students, and provides the essential skills

students need to become responsible digital citizens in education and the real-world. Teachers

will introduce students to the new technology and provide tutorials, guidance, and support to

help students use the technology effectively. Students will begin using the technology three times

per week to meet the learning goals and objectives. By implementing the new technology,

students will use critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration

skills, in real-time. Allowing students to learn and work together in real-time will increase

student engagement, motivation, participation, and achievement in all subject areas. With iPads,

students will learn in new and innovative ways using the Prodigy Math game and educational

websites, communicate their research findings and Math solutions using Google Docs and

OneNote, and create engaging and meaningful projects to demonstrate their knowledge using

Google Slides, Nearpod, and Web 2.0 tools. For instance, students will use the Prodigy Math

game to play fun games that allow them to work collaboratively, develop essential math skills,

and earn prizes as they advance to different levels of the game. In addition, students will use

iPads to access engaging content, educational websites, and interactive learning activities that

allow them to develop and practice reading comprehension and literacy skills. Students will also

use iPads to access emerging applications and tools to create engaging videos, presentations,

infographics, and websites. This will allow students to communicate their learning and

demonstrate their skills in creative and meaningful ways. Students will use iPads to develop and

practice the essential 21st-century skills they need for the workforce.
Technology How Objective Standard

iPads Web 2.0 Tools Objective: After engaging with math Maryland Technology
apps/websites, students will be able to Literacy Standard for
Prodigy Math game identify the properties of quadratic Students
functions 80% of the time.
Math websites - Standard 3.0: Technology
Objective: Given access to technology, for Learning and
Reading websites students will be able to apply trigonometry Collaboration: Use a variety of
relationships to determine a missing side technologies for learning and
Google Docs and angle with 80% accuracy. collaboration; Select and use
technology tools to enhance
Google Slides Objective: Students will be able to create learning.
a collaborative math project with 80% - Standard 4.0: Technology
OneNote accuracy using Google Slides, Nearpod or for Communication and
other interactive presentation tools to Expression: Use technology to
Nearpod present their findings. communicate information and
express ideas using various
Objective: Given access to Evernote, media formats; Present
students will be able to annotate text with information independently to
80% accuracy. various audiences.
- Standard 6.0 – Technology
Objective: Given access to Prezi, students for Problem-Solving and
will be able to summarize text and identify Decision-Making: Demonstrate
main ideas with 80% accuracy. ability to use technology and
develop strategies to solve
Objective: Given access to problems and make informed
grade-appropriate content, students will be decisions.
able to locate resources in online
databases with 80% accuracy. ISTE Standards for Students

Objective: Using a note-taking platform,
students will be able to gather research for
grade-level appropriate sites with 80%
accuracy.
- Knowledge Constructor:
Students critically curate a
variety of resources using
digital tools to construct
knowledge, produce creative
artifacts and make meaningful
learning experiences for
themselves and others.
- Innovative Designer:
Students use a variety of
technologies within a design
process to identify and solve
problems by creating new,
useful or imaginative solutions.
 - Creative Communicator:
Students communicate clearly
and express themselves
creatively for a variety of
purposes using the platforms,
tools, styles, formats and
digital media appropriate to
their goals.

Professional Development

Course Name Description Delivery Format Provided by

Using iPads and Web This course will provide Online PD Instructor
2.0 Tools in Education knowledge and skills to help
teachers use iPads and Web 2.0
tools to create personalized and
collaborative learning
experiences that enhance learning
and meet students’ diverse needs.
The course will examine apps
that are beneficial in the areas of
classroom management and
collaboration; Nearpod and
Classcraft. Nearpod is an
interactive slideshow tool that
promotes critical thinking and
collaboration. Classcraft brings
gamification to behavior
management by awarding points
for attendance, homework, and
classroom behavior. During the
course, teachers will examine the
app features, learn best teaching
and implementation strategies.
Time will be given for teachers to
 review existing lessons to add
technology applications.

Assistive Technology The course will review apps to Online PD Instructor

for Special Education help special education students to
Students in General be successful in the general
Education Classrooms education classroom. Learn and
explore apps such as:

Wunderlist - an organization app

for students with ADD/ADHD
and other specific learning
disabilities.

Advanced Assistance This course is designed for Online PD Instructor

Technology special education teachers and
others who work with special
needs students. During the
course, professionals will review
apps such as:

SoundingBoard - designed to
help students with limited
communication.

TouchiLearn Life Skills - A

visual schedule that includes a
reward chart. Useful app for
students with autism.

Technology
Assistance in the The course is designed to help Online PD Instructor
Language Arts teachers become familiar with
Classroom apps that can help students
achieve the technology
objectives. The course will focus
on Prezi, Evernote, and EBSCO.
During the course, teachers will
 explore Evernote, learn about its
features, and the best
implementation strategies to help
students annotate text. Another
app teachers will explore during
this course is EBSCO; a mobile
app that makes it for students to
locate resources in online
databases. Finally, teachers will
look at the Prezi; an app that
allows users to create and share
presentations.

Technology
Assistance in the The course is designed to help Online PD Instructor
Math Classroom teachers become familiar with
two apps that can help students
achieve math-related technology
objectives; after engaging with
math apps/websites, students will
be able to identify the properties
of quadratic functions 80% of the
time, and given access to
technology, students will be able
to apply trigonometry
relationships to determine a
missing side and angle with 80%
accuracy.

Math Drills - a skills based app

that lets students compete in math
drills. Gamification elements
include levels that progress in
difficulty, leaderboard, and points
that can be exchanged for badges
or rewards.

Desmos - a calculator for

graphing, scientific, four
function, and matrix. The app
 also contains test practice and a
geometry tool.

Building 21st Century This course will help teachers to Online PD Instructor
Learners infuse technology in activities
and lesson plans to provide the
essential 21st-century skills
students need in education and
the real-world. While exploring
current technology, teachers will
use the Vincent rubric (2021) to
examine new educational
applications based on their
relevance, customization,
feedback, thinking skills,
engagement, and sharing
capabilities.

Evaluation of Professional Development

Teachers will be required to complete a professional development (PD) survey after each

course. In addition, the school’s Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) will conduct quarterly

observations, track teachers’ progress using quarterly reports, and monitor and analyze student

assessment data on a systematic basis. This will be used to measure the effectiveness of PD,

determine if teachers are applying the knowledge and skills gained in PD courses, determine if

PD enhanced student learning and achievement, and identify future PD needs. The following

questions will be used for PD surveys:

- Was this PD informative? Why or why not?

- Did this PD meet your expectations? Why or why not?
- Did this PD build up your confidence with the technologies you will be using in the
classroom? Please explain your answer.
- How will you be integrating technology into your classroom?
 - Will you be able to utilize these technologies in your class? Why or why not?
- Do you feel this PD was relevant to your class? Why or why not?
- After this PD do you feel more confident using math apps? Why or why not?
- Do you feel that iPads and Web 2.0 tools helped you with your classwork? Explain your
answer.
- Is there any task that is made more difficult because of the technology being used?
- What do you think can be improved and how would you achieve that?
- How have you used the knowledge and skills you gained in the PD course to create
engaging assessments that meet students’ unique needs? Provide an example.
- How much work was it to infuse technology into lesson plans and activities? Please
explain your answer.
- Is there a PD you would like to see in the future?
- Do you have any suggestions to improve this PD course?

Evaluation of Plan Objectives

Teachers will assess students’ knowledge and skills to determine if the school technology

plan goals were met. Teachers will use a combination of anecdotal notes and data obtained from

the Maryland State Assessment (MSA), learning activities, projects, quizzes, and exams to

measure the intended outcomes. Teachers will also track students’ performance and progress on a

systematic basis. This would allow teachers to identify areas that require improvement and make

instructional decisions to enhance learning and promote goal attainment.

Goals Objectives Assessments

Students will use technology Objective 1: After engaging - Anecdotal notes

in math at least 3 times per
week.
with math websites, students
will be able to identify the
properties of quadratic
functions 80% of the time.
- Interactive Math Worksheet
- Quadratic Functions Project (Small
Group)
- Quadratic Functions Quiz
- MSA
- End-of-Lesson Exam

Technology will be used to
differentiate the needs of
students while making math
learning more engaging.
Students will increase their
reading comprehension skills
through access to
grade-appropriate text on
Web 2.0 tools.
Students will improve reading
fluency by exploring
grade-level content on the
Internet.
Objective 2: Given access to
technology, students will be
able to apply trigonometry
relationships to determine a
missing side and angle with
80% accuracy.
Objective 1: Students will be
able to create a collaborative
math project with 80%
accuracy using Google Slides,
Nearpod or other interactive
presentation tools to present
their findings.
Objective 1: Given access to
Evernote, students will be able
to annotate text with 80%
accuracy.
Objective 2: Given access to
Prezi, students will be able to
summarize text and identify
main ideas with 80% accuracy.
Objective 1: Given access to
grade-appropriate content,
students will be able to locate
resources in online databases
with 80% accuracy.
Objective 2: Using a
note-taking platform, students
will be able to gather research
for grade-level appropriate sites
with 80% accuracy.
- Anecdotal notes
- Digital Math Worksheet
- Triangles: Side and Angle Relationships
Project (Individual)
- Trigonometry Relationships Quiz
- MSA
- End-of-Lesson Exam
- Anecdotal notes
- Math in the 21st Century Project (Small
Group)
- Reflection journal
- Anecdotal notes
- Interactive Annotation and Highlighting
Worksheet
- Annotating Text Project (Individual)
- Annotation Skills Quiz
- Reflection journal
- Anecdotal notes
- Interactive Reading and Summarizing
Worksheet
- The Main Idea - Project (Individual)
- MSA
- End-of-Lesson Exam
- Anecdotal notes
- Online Scavenger Hunt (Small Group)
- Database Skills Quiz
- Reflection journal
- MSA
- End-of-Lesson Exam
- Anecdotal notes
- Research Skills Quiz
- Research Paper (Individual)
- Reflection journal
- End-of-Lesson Exam
Assistive Technology

Assistive technology (AT) will be used to meet the unique needs of students with

disabilities, help them to learn more effectively, and allow them to work independently. iPads

have built-in accessibility features to include dictation, text-to-speech, guided access, word

prediction, zoom features, sound recognition, and touch screen options (Apple, 2021). The

accessibility features will allow students with disabilities to use technology to learn with their

peers and participate fully and naturally in the learning process.

Budget and Rational

Item (# of) Purpose Price Total

iPads (600) iPads will allow students to have $429.00 $257,400

personal tablets to complete
assignments and activities which
will improve student engagement
within the classroom.

Result: Students will improve in

areas of organization,
participation, and reading fluency.

iPad Protective Cases iPad protective cases are used to $56.00 $33,600
(600) keep devices safe and lowers
damage risks.

Result: To ensure the safety of

electronic devices.

iPad Charging Ports iPads may need charging during $27.99 $1,119.60
(40) the school day. Each classroom
should have a charging port.

Result: Students will have access

to technology during the day by
charging their devices.

Power Strips (50) To give students a place to charge $13.60 $680.00

their device during the school day
 Result: This will ensure that
students are able to participate in
all planned instructional activities

Extra Chargers (30) Classrooms will have access to $19.99 $599.70

extra chargers during the day for
students to charge their electronic
device.

Headphones (600) Headphones offer students an $6.50 Pack of 20: $130

incentive as well as a form of Pack of 50: $325
concentration that could affect Pack of 100: $650
students' effort towards tougher
assignments.

Result: Students will

Total: $297, 299.30

Timeline for Completion

Objective: To create a culture that pushes both students and teachers to utilize technologies to

become technology literate and sharpen 21st-century skills that will be needed in the workplace.

This will be achieved by promoting teacher PD and the integration of iPads to create a

one-to-one ratio for students.

When Goal or Benchmark

August 2021 Purchasing of iPads and needed software

The first PD that will be taught by the PD Instructor will be Using

Technology to Solve Problems and Troubleshoot for iPads and Web 2.0 tools
in education along with Using iPads and Web 2.0 Tools in Education.

Post PD survey questions for Using Technology to Solve Problems and

Troubleshoot for iPads
● Was this PD informative? Why or why not?
● Did this PD build up your confidence with the technologies you will
 be using in the classroom? Please explain your answer.
● How will you be integrating technology into your classroom?
● What suggestion do you have for this PD?
● Is there a PD you would like to see in the future?
Post PD survey questions for Using iPads and Web 2.0 Tools in Education.
● Did this PD meet your expectations? Why or why not?
● Do you feel confident you will be able to use the technology in your
class? Why or why not?
● What would you change or add to this PD?

New technology rollout ready for the first day of school

September 2021 All students and parents will have signed and read the Slingo Middle School
AUP

The second PD will be performed by the PD Instructor on Assistive

Technology for Special Education Students in General Education
Classrooms.

Post PD survey questions

● Was this PD informative? Why or why not?
● Did this PD help you find new ways to reach all in your classroom?
Why or why not?
● What changes would you make to this PD?

Teachers will provide appropriate guidance and support to students to

effectively use the technology.

October 2021 The third PD that the PD Instructor will hold is Advanced Assistance
Technology.

Teachers will be required to complete a PD survey on the effectiveness of the

PD given
● Did the content in the PD course meet your expectations? Please
explain your answer.
● Will you be able to utilize these technologies in your class? Why or
why not?
● Do you have any suggestions to improve this PD course?

Mid-term student assessment performed

November 2021 Evaluation of new technology at this time by looking at test scores, work
completed, and other data.

The fourth PD that will be given by the PD Instructor is for math teachers
and is Technology Assistance in the Math Classroom.
 Post PD survey will be performed.
● Do you feel this PD was relevant to your class? Why or why not?
● After this PD do you feel more confident using math apps? Why or
why not?
● What would you change or add to this PD?

Perform a student survey to examine the effectiveness of new technology

● Do you feel that iPads and Web 2.0 tools helped you with your
classwork? Explain your answer.
● Is there any task that is made more difficult because of the
technology being used?
● What do you think can be improved and how would you achieve
that?

December 2021 The fifth PD administer by the PD Instructor will be Student Assessments in
the 21st Century.

Teachers will be required to complete the PD survey.

● Did the content in the PD course meet your expectations? Please
explain your answer.
● How have you used the knowledge and skills you gained in the PD
course to create engaging assessments that meet students’ unique
needs? Provide an example.

January 2022 End of first semester exams

Perform end-of-the-semester student survey.

● Do you feel the iPad helped you perform better on your final exam?
Please explain your answer.
● Do you have any suggestions to improve this course?
● Is there any task that is made more difficult because of the
technology being used?

Review data collected at this time i.e. test scores, assessment, and survey
answers.

February 2022 The sixth PD that will be performed by the PD instructor will be Building
21st Century learners.

Teachers will be required to take a survey at the end of the PD.

● Did the content in this PD meet your expectations? Please explain.
● How much work was it to infuse technology into lesson plans and
activities? Please explain.
● Do you have any suggestions on how to improve this PD course?
 Implementing new lesson plans that focus on objects and goals that have
been determined.

March 2022 Mid-term evaluations and assessments

April 2022 Collection of data will be performed to expose learning gaps.

Seventh PD course on using technology to build 21st-century learners.

Teachers will be required to complete a PD survey.

● Did the content in the PD course meet your expectations? Please
explain.
● Do you have any suggestions to improve this PD course?

May 2022 Final assessments

The students will be surveyed at this time about their views on the iPads.
● Do you feel that the iPad helped you during the school year? Please
explain.
● What helped you the most and why?
● What was hard to use or hurt your learning and why?

Collection of data

June 2022 IPad collection and inventory performed.

Maintenance to be performed at this time if needed.

Teacher survey at this time to sum up the past school year.

● How will you be integrating technology into your future classroom?
● Will you be able to utilize these technologies in your class? Why or
why not?
● How much work was it to infuse technology into lesson plans and
activities? Please explain
● What PD would you like in the future?

Implementation of Timeline

When new technologies become available to not only teachers but students as well, the

achievement gap can be closed. At the same time, it is possible to increase student engagement

and opportunities for all. Teachers not only need professional development to assist with this

need but also adequate time to become familiar with new technology to better assist students
with tasks. Sligo Middle School will provide adequate time and PD to facilitate this while

aligning with the standards set in this plan.

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Maryland Technology Literacy Consortium. (2009). Maryland literacy standards for students.

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