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Timeline for Information Technology Plan Implementation


The Lincoln Technology Committee recommends the following timeline for implementation of this technology plan.

1997-1998

1998-1999

1999-2000

Hardware
  • ugrade donated 486 computers (5)
  • upgrade memory in Macintosh computers
  • apply via grants for network wiring, hubs, patch panels and network server.
Hardware
  • purchase video adapters for Macintosh computers (LCD panel)
  • printer for principal's office
  • purchase scanner adaptor to work with PCs.
Hardware
  • purchase multimedia computers for following classrooms:
    • Grade 2/3
    • Grade 4/5/6
    • Resource Room
  • purchase 12 computers for mini-lab and printer
  • purchase CD-Rom tower

 

Network/Telecommunications
  • Internet access in library/media center
  • Internet access via modem in all classrooms (shared telephone line)
Network/Telecommunications
  • purchase hub, networks cards, cables to create proxy server for Internet access.
  • wire classrooms and library for networking to proxy server
  • purchase network server

 

Network/Telecommunications
  •  purchase 56 KB line and direct Internet access
  • network mini-lab and printer
Software
  • upgrade Netscape software to at least version 3.0 on all computers
  • configure all classroom machines for TCP/IP
  • purchase simulation software
  • purchase electronic encyclopedia/reference software
Software
  • Purchase VICOM software to create multiuser Internet access.
  • Install Open Transport on all Macintosh computers.
  •  purchase simulation software
  • purchase electronic encyclopedia reference software
  • Scanner software for Windows 95
Software
  • purchase subscription to periodical abstracts and indexes
  • multiple user licenses for network applications
  • purchase automation software for library catalog and circulation
  • software to support mini-lab
Curriculum Integration Curriculum Integration
  • student training on use of network, file sharing, Internet use and Acceptable Use Policy (Fall)
  • identify grade level student com setencies checklist (K-6) (Fall)
  • develop student assessment system for information technology assessment (faculty uses quality indicators (see appendix) as model (Fall)
  • begin first phase of information technology standards implementation(Spring)
  • begin first phase of student assessment in information technology standards (Spring)
Curriculum Integration
  • continue implementation work and greater integration of information technology into the curriculum 
  • implement student assessment plan
Professional Development
  • January 19th inservice on Information Literacy Skills
  • District After School Workshops (Feb - May, 1998)
  • Participation in Information Literacy Grant (2 credit graduate course)
Professional Development
  • Training session with faculty/staff on use of Vicom software.
  • Network training
  • Workshop for internal email
  • Hold workshop on use of Windows 95 computers and new LCD panel
  • Continue Internet curriculum integration
  • Demonstrate new software resources and integration with curriculum /standards

 

Professional Development
  • Targeted programs to support technology integration 
  • Student assessment in information technology integration and application
Personnel/Technical Support
  • Contract technical support/maintenance on as needed basis.
  • Librarian serves as educational resource for information technology integration.
  • Recommend creation of a technical support position for the 98-99 school year.
Personnel/Technical Support
  • Hire technical support person (.5 day/week)
  • Contract repairs/maintenance as needed
  • Librarian serves as educational resource for information technology integration.
 Personnel/Technical Support
  • Increase technical support to 1 FTE.
  • Hire a lab assistant (part time) to manage mini-lab.
Monitoring and Assessment
  • Create Local Review Committee for Tech Plan
  • Submit Tech Plan for Superintendent's approval
  • Submit Tech Plan to DOE for certification and approval
  • Update Technology Plan on the WWW (post minutes, revisions, committee work, etc. )
  • Create Professional Development plan for 98-99 school year.
Monitoring and Assessment
  • Staff Competency Survey taken (Spring, 1999).
  • Technology Committee revises Technology Plan (Summer - Fall)
  • Technology Committee and School Board develop a 2-3 year budget summary for information technology initiatives
  • Technology Committee makes recommendations to School Board (November, 98)
 Monitoring and Assessment
  • Evaluate and examine assessment data.
  • Technology Committee revises Technology Plan (Summer - Fall)
  • Technology Committee makes recommendations to School Board (November, 99)
Community Access/Public Awareness
  • Lincoln hosted its own web site -- featuring historic web project and technology plan
  • Community Access/Public Awareness
    • Sponsor summer sessions for students and adults (create mini-lab in library)
    • Technology Integration component at Fall Open House
    • Sponsor Community Technology Nights to raise community awareness about the plan and allow community access to Internet/computers in the library.
    Community Access/Public Awareness
  • Develop acceptable use policies for community access and usage.
  • Evaluate utilization of mini-lab for courses or workshops.
  •  Last Revised: 5/5/98