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I. Use of Technology
School districts plan to spend more on technology in the upcoming years; the largest planned
increase since technology was formally recognized in our schools over four decades ago. Are the key players
in your school coming on board? Answer items 1-6 to assess the extent of technology use in your school.
Total available points for this section of the Checklist is 55.
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10. Does your school provide direct access to the following Points Points
technology professionals? Identify ALL that apply. Available Awarded
None of these professionals are employed in our school 0
Computer teacher (Part-time/Full-time) 3/7
Technology coordinator (Full-time Only) 5
Computer technician (Part-time/Full-time) 1/3
· Network Administrator (Full-time Only) 3
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12. Has your school implemented a recognition program for Points Points
teachers who develop technology-based instructional Available Awarded
materials? Select One.
There is no remuneration or recognition program to 0
recognize excellence in Instructional Technology
Excellence in Instructional Technology is recognized in 1
school newsletters, bulletins, and school board reports
A formal awards program recognizes teachers who 5
develop excellent Instructional Technology programs
Teachers receive compensatory time, monetary
compensation, or other specific remuneration for 7
developing technology-based programs
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14. Does your school's Technology Plan contain the Points Points
following? Identify ALL that apply. Available Awarded
No Technology Plan exists in our school 0
Vision/Mission Statement 1
Demographic Review of Teachers, Students, and 1
Community
Technology-related Purchasing procedures 1
Periodic and On-Call Maintenance for Instructional 1
Technologies used for Classroom Teaching
Security Plan regarding Physical Threats, Human Threats, 1
and Internet Threats to Technology
Formation and operation of a viable Technology
Committee with diverse Membership. 2
Impact of technology integration on the Curriculum 2
The uses of technology for Lifelong Learning, Special 2
Needs Learners, and Exceptional Learners
A comprehensive Facility Plan for installation and 2
periodic upgrades
A formal plan for continuous Evaluation, both formal and 3
informal
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15. Rate the computers in your school computer lab and Points Points
classrooms. Identify ALL that apply. Available Awarded
Most of the machines are less than Three Years Old 1
Most of the machines are CDROM-capable 1
Most of the machines are Connected to Printers 1
Most of the machines are Connected to the Internet 2
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