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FRIT 7232
Muno Abubakar
Tamala Thomas
Whitney Gaddis
Shavannah Newkirk
This is an example of an evaluation of a technology plan. The plan has many different criteria as
well as components. Each of the sixteen components meets one of the three criteria. The criteria
on the rubric are one, two, and three. Three is the highest possible score and this means that the
technology plan component meets or exceeds the expectations. The two is satisfactory, and this
one is not satisfied. There are four other technology plans available on the website that can be
compared using the rubric.
This presentation is offered through the Center for Implementing Technology in Education. This
article presents information on evaluating your technology implementation program. The article
explains why it is important to evaluate the implementation of technology as well as the
possibilities of what can happen when technology implementation programs are not evaluated. It
also describes how to evaluate a technology plan and different things that can be done to improve
the results of the evaluation.
This document explains what technology planning is and why it is important from the viewpoint
of a small business. Even though the information in this document is created for small business,
much of the information offered can be translated into the importance of technology planning
for school districts. This
This article explained in detail what a successful technology plan should look like. It included
steps on how to go about creating a successful technology plan from who should be involved to
what procedures are required to creating a successful plan. It analogized technology planning to
recipes for cooking which made it an interesting read.
Category
Exceeds
Expectatio
ns
Meets
Expectatio
ns
Approache
s
Expectatio
ns
2
Below
Expectations
1
Sco
re
Vision
Statement
Goals
Vision
statement is
detailed and
clearly
states the
technology
outcomes in
addition to
instructional
outcomes.
Vision is
clear and
concise and
aligns to
goals and
strategies in
plan. Vision
statement
reinforces
district's
mission.
Vision
statement
states
technology
outcomes
however
fails to fully
address
instructional
outcomes.
Vision is
not clearly
stated and
does not
align to
some goals
and
strategies in
plan.
Vision
statement
does not
state the
Goals are
specific and
concrete
and are
designed to
meet the
Majority of
the goals
are specific
and
concrete
and are
Goals are
neither
specific nor
concrete.
Several
goals are
Vision
statement is
missing or
incomplete.
technology
outcomes
or
instructional
outcomes
for the
district.
Vision
statement is
ambiguous
and does
not align to
goals and
strategies in
Vision
plan. Vision
statement
statement
mentions
does not
district
mention
mission, but
district
may seem
mission.
unclear or
vague.
Goals do not
2
show evidence
of clarity.
Almost all
goals are not
supported by
needs of the
school
system.
Each goal is
supported
by a
strategy for
successful
achievemen
t.
designed to
meet the
needs of the
school
system.
Most goals
are
supported
by a
strategy for
successful
achievemen
t.
not
supported
by
strategies
for
successful
achievemen
t.
strategies for
necessary
achievement.
Curriculum
based Goals &
Technologies
are being
applied.
Technologie
s used in the
instructional
project are
totally
aligned with
one or more
curriculum
goals.
Technology
used in the
instructional
project are
aligned with
one or more
curriculum
goals
Technology
used in the
instructional
design are
partially
aligned with
one or more
curriculum
goals
Technology
used in the
instructional
project are not
aligned with
any
curriculum
goals
Professional
Development
Clear
evidence of
various
instructional
options are
offered
including in
person,
online and
blended
learning
opportunitie
Evidence of
different
instructional
options are
offered.
Funding
sources are
provided.
Researchbased
Professional
Developme
Evidence of
different
instructional
options is
not offered.
Funding
sources are
not
provided.
Researchbased
Professional
No
Professional
Development
opportunities
are available
and/or no
funding
sources are
provided.
s. Funding
sources are
provided.
Researchbased
Professional
Developme
nt programs
are
specifically
outlined and
organized to
help
teachers
focus their
instructional
practices
toward
student
achievemen
t.
An assessment
of
telecommunica
tion services,
hardware,
software, and
other services
needed
Technology
Plan clearly
provides an
extensive
nt programs
are outlined
and
organized to
help
teachers
focus their
instructional
practices
toward
student
achievemen
t.
Technology
Plan
provides a
considerabl
e
assessment
assessment
of
of
communicat
communicat
ion services.
ion services.
Current and
Current and
future
future
strategies
strategies
for
for
adjustments
adjustments
and
and
modificatio
Developme
nt programs
are not
mentioned.
However,
teacher
support is
not
provided to
yield
student
achievemen
t through
instructional
practice.
Technology
Plan
provides a
general
assessment
of
communicat
ion services.
Current and
future
strategies
for
adjustments
and
modificatio
n are not
No evidence
of
communicatio
n services is
provided.
Accessibility
modificatio
n are
articulated
in the plan.
Both
instructional
and
technology
goals are
supported
with
assessment
of services.
n are
expressed in
the plan.
Both
instructional
and
technology
goals are
supported
with
assessment
of services.
specifically
expressed in
the plan.
Little to no
support of
instructional
and
technology
goals are
present with
assessment
of services.
All goals
and
strategies
are
specifically
stated to
address
accessibility
. District
network
services are
accessible
to a wide
range of
users,
including
those with
special
needs.
Network
operates
effectively
with
assistive
Most goals
and
strategies
are clearly
stated to
address
accessibility
. District
network
services are
accessible
to a range
of users,
including
those with
special
needs.
Network
generally
operates
with
assistive
technology.
Most
There are
few goals
and
strategies in
place to
address
accessibility
. Network
services are
not
accessible
to a limited
range of
users,
including
few with
special
needs.
Network
does not
operate
effectively.
Few
computer
technology.
All
computer
labs and
classrooms
are
equipped
with 21
century
technology
tools.
Evidence of
accessibility
as a priority
in district's
technology
plan.
computer
labs and
classrooms
are
equipped
with 21
century
technology
tools.
Evidence of
accessibility
is present in
district's
technology
plan.
labs and
classrooms
are
equipped
with 21
century
technology
tools. No
evidence of
accessibility
is present in
district's
technology
plan.
evidence of
accessibility is
present in
district's
technology
plan.
Budget
Clear
evidence of
funding
sources is
provided for
each
strategy.
Estimated
figures are
included for
every year
outlined in
the plan.
Funding
sources are
provided for
most of the
strategies.
Estimated
figures are
included for
the duration
of the plan.
Funding
sources are
provided for
some of the
strategies.
Estimated
figures are
not included
for the plan
Funding
1
sources and
estimated
figures are not
provided for
the strategies
included in the
plan.
Organization
Content is
well
structured
and
Content is
mostly well
structured
and
Content is
not
structured
appropriatel
Content lacks
structure and
takes away
from
st
st
st
Teaching and
learning
Instructional
Strategies &
Technologies
are being
applied
Technology
Selections are
compatible
with
curriculum
goals &
Instructional
strategies
Accessibility of
technology
resources
(Americans
with
organized.
Information
is
comprehens
ive and
easily
readable.
organized.
Information
could be
more
comprehens
ive and
readable.
y and
difficult to
read.
comprehensibi
lity.
Technology
used in the
instructional
project
optimally
supports
instructional
strategies.
Technology
used in the
instructional
project
support
instructional
strategies.
Technology
used
minimally
supports
instructional
strategies.
Technology
used in the
instructional
project does
not support
instructional
strategies.
Technology
option are
exemplary,
given
curriculum
goals and
instructional
strategies.
Technology
options are
appropriate,
but not
exemplary,
given
curriculum
goal(s) and
instructional
strategies.
Technology
options are
somewhat
appropriate,
given
curriculum
goal(s) and
instructional
strategies.
Technology
options are
inappropriate,
given
curriculum
goal(s) and
instructional
strategies.
Technology
plan clearly
states and
provide
services that
Technology
plan
addresses,
but only
provides
Technology
plan
addresses,
but does not
provide
The
technology
plan does not
provide
services or
Disabilities
Act)
ensure that
all
electronic
and
information
technology
must be
accessible
to people
with
disabilities.
some
services
ensuring
that all
electronic
and
information
technology
must be
accessible
to people
with
disabilities.
services
ensuring
that all
electronic
and
information
technology
must be
accessible
to people
with
disabilities.
address the
accessibility
of technology
for people
with
disabilities.
Ongoing
evaluation
Plan is
devised for
continuous
monitoring
for the
duration of
the plan
with
assessment
indicators.
Plan is
devised for
monitoring
for a given
time period
but there are
no
assessment
indicators.
Plan for
monitoring
is
considered
but not
defined.
Evaluation is
not
considered.
Evaluation Summary
Technology Plan being evaluated: Newton County Schools Technology Plan-
http://www.newtoncountyschools.org/Portals/0/newtoncounty/main/documents/technology/
Tech%20Plan%202014%20final.pdf
Technology Plan Recommendations:
Goals: Score = 2
Newton County School Systems technology plan consist of a three year technology plan. Within
the plan there are overall, infrastructure, endpoint device, personnel and professional learning
goals. The technology plan fails to mention any of the instructional goals outlined by the county,
or how the instructional goals of the technology plans are essential to the overall vision of the
countys technology plan. The inclusion of instructional needs and goals is essential for
stakeholders. The goals are sub-listed and provide a brief description of how these goals will be
achieved. The technology plan supports goals by including time frames to ensure goals are
achieved within indicated ranges. Though there is vague evidence to support the countys goals.
Of the goals listed, there needs to be the inclusion of instructional goals in the technology plan.
In addition, the goals need to be revised to state how the goals will be achieved through the
application of indicated strategies
The technology plan fails to mention any curriculum goals and how these goals will support the
countys vision. There is no evidence that addresses the instructional needs of students. The
technology mentioned does not align with instructional projects associated with curriculum
goals. Provide clear indicators of instructional needs, strategies and goals on connecting goals to
technology. Technology plan should clearly state what the instructional needs are of the county
stakeholders and how the county plans on addressing their needs with the implementation of
technology. Also, there should be supporting evidence to ensure the goals are achieved in
connection with curriculum and instructional standards.
Accessibility: Score = 2
Newton Technology Plan mentions goals are stated clearly. There is a need to increase
bandwidth and making their technology 21st century. Teacher use of computers, Encourages
BYOD and interactive projectors LMS to 90%. Issuing laptop devices to every teacher who
wants one. Increase the density of the wireless access points in every school to include one
access point per classroom and additional access points. This plan does not mention accessibility
to many different users. I will recommend adding all of the users in this plan.
Budget: Score = 1
There is not a budget section in the Newton County Schools technology plan. Funding sources
and estimated figures are not provided for the strategies included in the plan. There is a section
on the analysis worksheet that lists the budget for each section of the goals. There are personal
and department budgets listed. It is recommended that the district develops a budget for the long
range technology plan. The budget must show that what is proposed on the technology plan is
realistic with the funds that are available to the district. The technology director should work
closely with the committee that creates the budget so that the numbers are accurate. It is also
recommended that the technology director ensures that all areas of the budget are accounted for
so that all funds available are visible to the district for the life of the technology plan.
Organization: Score = 4
The content of the Newton County Schools technology plan is well structured and organized.
The information in the tech plan is comprehensive and easily readable. It is recommended that
any of the sections missing or information that is needed should be added to the techn plan so
that it is considered a well developed detailed technology plan. Ensuring that the tech plan is
organized and the strategy and requirements are addressed will increase efficiency of the
technology plan.
Technology Selections are compatible with curriculum goals & Instructional Strategies:
Score = 2
Newton Countys overall goal is concentrated on communication and access to information. The
technology selected for these goals are effective but Newton County fails to provide goals
centered on curriculum. Though it is not definitively outlined in the overall goals, Newton
County does include in their plan devices for 1:1 initiative, BYOD, interactive technologies, and
ViewPoint. I suggest that Newton County expands their goals to include curriculum and
instructional strategies for these technologies.