Technology Plan

2010 - 2013
Waterloo Christian School
1307 W. Ridgeway Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
Phone: (319) 235-9309
Fax: (319) 833-4780
Web: http://www.waterloochristianschool.net
Brent Bergstrom, Technology Coordinator
bergstromb@waterloochristianschool.net
Table of Contents
Page
School Overview and Demographics ............................................................................2

Technology Committee Members .................................................................................2

Vision and Mission Statement.......................................................................................2

Curriculum Driven Technology Goals ..........................................................................2

Professional Development and Implementation..........................................................12

Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software.......................................15

Technology Funding and Budgets...............................................................................19

Monitoring and Evaluation..........................................................................................20

Appendix A: Teacher Technology Standards .............................................................21

Appendix B: Student Technology Standards & Performance Indicators....................23

Appendix C: Technology Use Agreement .................................................................26

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School Overview & Demographics
Waterloo Christian School (WCS) is a parochial K-12 institution housed in a single building
in Waterloo, Iowa. The school services approximately 150 students and has a total staff of
26 with 16 certified teachers.

Technology Committee Members

School Board Administration
Jennifer Hayes Lisa Goedken, Principal
Dwayne Nystrom
Bryan Segerstrom Teachers
Larry Wiele Brent Bergstrom, Technology Coordinator
Paul Wynthein
Rusty Young

Vision & Mission Statement

Waterloo Christian School supports families in equipping children to reach God's standard
of spiritual maturity and academic excellence, training them to influence their world from a
Biblical perspective.

Waterloo Christian School is committed to the continual development of hardware,

software, and professional development in areas of technology integration to facilitate
effective learning environments in which its students are equipped to reach a level of
excellence. Teachers and staff will train students to effectively communicate, problem solve,
and function efficiently in the 21st century.

The Waterloo Christian School Technology Plan covers 3 years and will serve as the guide
to the school’s acquisition and integration of technology. An annual review will be
conducted by the Technology Committee to monitor the plan’s implementation and make
any modifications required through such review. The school’s technology coordinator will
then work with the principal to implement any changes.

Curriculum Driven Technology Goals

Current Access for Students and Teachers

At WCS, all students, teachers and staff have access to computers during traditional school
hours in classrooms, computer lab, and the media center. The computer lab and media
center offer some student access during non-traditional hours, e.g., after-school program.
Students at WCS have access to digital projectors, scanners, digital cameras, printers, and
networked software.
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 All teachers have a multi-media computer with Internet access in their classrooms. All
school offices and administrative offices have computers and shared printers for staff to use.
The computer lab and media center have numerous computers and shared printers that can
be used by all teachers and staff. All teachers and staff can access their school email
accounts via any web browser. Teachers and staff can access their personal files and their
student files from any computer on the network via the network login options.
Current Use of Technology to Support Teaching

Waterloo Christian School has a dedicated computer lab that can accommodate 22 students
with ready access to printers and a teacher’s computer with additional software. The media
center has a second computer lab that can accommodate 12 students. The Learning
Efficiency Program (LEP) houses an additional lab of 10 computers for specific student use
in reading and math programs. Teachers may bring their classes to the computer lab or
media center to work on assignments, or to give specific instructions on the use of software
resources. Students in grades 5-8 participate in specific technology training twice per week
for one semester. Most technology instruction focuses on teaching basic technology skills.
At WCS, students learn basic computer skills: in grades 5-8, they learn the use of hardware
and peripherals, word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, Internet browser, and
presentation software. Students use these skills throughout the curriculum to research,
design and publish documents and to prepare presentations that demonstrate clear
questioning and creative research strategies. High school students use an online learning
environment for their math, English, science, history, and some elective classes.
Teachers at WCS are expected to access their email daily. Most teachers use the student data
management software, GradeQuick, to help manage data for their students. Many teachers
utilize productivity software (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software) as
part of their instructional practices. Nearly all teachers use their Internet browsers to search
the Internet and to obtain facts and information and lesson plans to assist them in delivering
instruction. Teachers in grades 1-12 utilize the Edline program where they can post student
progress reports and distribute informational documents, class assignments, and news for
students and parents to view. Waterloo Christian School has its own website. All teachers,
kindergarten through fourth grade, use the Accelerated Reader software to assist students
with reading comprehension.
Summary of Technology Resources

• All instructional areas connected to the Internet

• One computer lab (22 computers) with printing capabilities
• Twelve computers and a printer available for use in the media center
• A computer lab of 10 computers dedicated to the Learning Efficiency Program
• School website online
• Edline access for posting grades, documents, assignments, and news
• Teachers have access to a computer in their classroom and other locations
throughout the building
• Access to Accelerated Reader program in K-4 classrooms and the media center

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 Curricular Goals and Academic Content Standards
This Technology Plan has been aligned with the curricular goals and academic content
standards for student achievement, based on the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
created for Waterloo Christian School. The implementation of this plan will be assessed and
reported to stakeholders on an annual basis. The plan will be updated annually to address
changing conditions within the school.

Waterloo Christian School (WCS) provides all students with a rich and rigorous academic
environment directly aligned to grade-level knowledge and skills. The curricular goals for
Waterloo Christian School are measured by norm-referenced testing using the Iowa Tests of
Basic Skill (ITBS) and the Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED), along with
curriculum-referenced assessment systems (GradeQuick).

Curricular Goals Student Document(s)

(reading/language arts, math, Assessment Measuring Tool
science, social studies)
Population Identifying Goal

Increase Students’ Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) Comprehensive

All
Reading/Language Arts and Iowa Tests of Educational School Improvement
Students
Scores Development (ITED) Plan (CSIP)
Increase Students’ All School Developed Writing Graduation
Writing Proficiency Students Assignments Guidelines
Increase Students’ 5th – 12th
Assignments & Portfolios
Information Literacy Students

The section that follows describes what WCS expects its students to be able to accomplish
academically, and describes how student academic achievement can be improved through
the integration of technology.

Implementation Plan: Students will be provided multiple opportunities to participate in

technology-driven curriculum-based activities including using software, targeted instruction,
and academic skill building in necessary or key areas.

Goal #1
WCS will use a variety of technologies to help teachers and administrators evaluate students’
advances in the areas of language arts and mathematics.
Objective 1: By June of 2013, there will be a Evaluation Instruments
5% annual increase in the number of students and Frequencies of Responsible Person(s)
identified as proficient in language arts. Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
1% Increase over 2010
ITBS & ITED (annually)
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):
GradeQuick Quarterly Principal and Teachers
3% Increase over 2011
Assessments
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
5% Increase over 2012

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 Objective 2: By June of 2013, there will be a Evaluation Instruments
5% annual increase in the number of students and Frequencies of Responsible Person(s)
identified as proficient in mathematics. Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
1% Increase over 2010
ITBS & ITED (annually)
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):
GradeQuick Quarterly Principal and Teachers
3% Increase over 2011
Assessments
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
5% Increase over 2012

Technology Support Plan for Goal #1

To meet the various objectives for language arts and mathematics, GradeQuick will be used
to provide student performance levels. ITBS an ITED scores will be used to check for
proficiency in the objective areas. Students in grades K-4 will use Accelerated Reader and
other software to progress in meeting the targeted goals. Teachers, administrators, and the
school board will use Microsoft Office to manipulate data and create useful charts and
graphs for evaluation.
WCS will provide professional development on adopted curriculum and technology
resources. All teachers, administrators, and office staff will have access to their school email
through the Internet.
Action Steps for Goal #1

1) All principals, office staff members, and teachers will receive instruction through the
technology coordinator in the use of GradeQuick. Training will be offered in MS Office
software used to chart and display data. The school website will be used to provide test
information to the public starting in January of 2011.
2) The principal and/or administrator will attend specialized training in the interpretation
and use of student test performance information as needed.
3) Board review of ITBS/ITED results will be an annual process, with adjustments and
actions plans for low performing classes.
4) All students, teachers and staff will be using all of the computer hardware and software,
and networks, described in the Summary of Technology Resources above with the
specific action plans described in the Student Proficiency section below to develop the
technology and information literacy skills required to assure the academic success goals
described in Implementation Plan For Integration of Technology section.
5) In general, they will be guided by the goals outlined in the Teacher Technology
Standards (Appendix A) below.

Implementation Plan For the Integration of Technology

In order for students to use technology as a tool to improve academic achievement,

Waterloo Christian School will ensure that students have the opportunity to learn technology
skills. These skills will be taught through a variety of courses and instructional opportunities
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 at all grade levels. The schools’ technology standards are grade level specific and will be
implemented in the curriculum where appropriate. WCS will develop Student Technology
Benchmarks that will assess students’ proficiency at the 4th and 8th grade levels.

Goal #2
Technology will be integrated to support increased achievement in the areas of language arts
through standards based curricular activities in grades 5-8.
Objective 1: By 2013, 90% of the students in Evaluation Instruments
Responsible
grades 5-8 at WCS will produce at least two and Frequencies of
Person(s)
grade appropriate word-processed documents. Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
70% of students in grades 5-8 at WCS will
produce at least two grade appropriate
word-processed documents.
Teachers will collect
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):
Writing Rubric Aligned and evaluate two
80% of students in grades 5-8 at WCS will
with School Standards student-produced
produce at least two grade appropriate
(Collected semi-annually) documents throughout
word-processed documents.
the year.
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
90% of students in grades 5-8 at WCS will
produce at least two grade appropriate
word-processed documents.

Technology Support Plan for Goal #2, Objective #1

All students in grades 5-8 will have access to the computer lab and the media center, which
contain 37 computers running Microsoft Office software, Internet, and a keyboarding
instructional program. Students will be provided with access to this lab during school, and
all after school academic programs will have access to the computers in the media center.
Action Steps for Goal #2, Objective #1

1) All teachers will receive instruction in MS Word through the technology coordinator.
All 5th – 8th grade teachers will receive instruction in the use of the keyboarding software
currently in use. Teachers will receive a new computer in 2011 to support their
continued education and learning. All reports, letters, instructions, and lesson plans will
be prepared by WCS teachers and staff using MS Word starting in the 2010-2011 school
year.
2) The principal and teachers will meet twice a year to report progress, review plans,
review progress, and develop action plans as needed.
3) All 5th – 6th grade students will receive one hour per week of keyboarding practice and/or
word-processing instruction.
4) All teachers have web-based access to school email and their own personal file server
space for MS Word documents. All students have access to file server space for their
MS Word documents.

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 5) In general, we will be guided by the goals outlined in the Teacher Technology Standards
(Appendix A) and the Student Technology Standards (Appendix B) below.

Goal #2
Technology will be integrated to support increased achievement in the areas of language arts
through standards based curricular activities in grades 5-8.
Objective 2: By 2013, 90% of the students in
grades 7-8 at WCS will learn how to use Evaluation Instruments
Responsible
computer related presentation software and and Frequencies of
Person(s)
related research skills to create at least one Collection
multimedia presentation of language arts.
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
70% of students in grades 7-8 at WCS will
learn how to use computer related
presentation software and related research
skills to create at least one multimedia
presentation o language arts.
Evaluation Instrument:
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012): School Student
80% of students in grades 7-8 at WCS will Technology Benchmarks Teachers will examine
learn how to use computer related
Standards Aligned student portfolios and
presentation software and related research
Presentation Rubric assess their work.
skills to create at least one multimedia
presentation o language arts. (Collected from student
portfolios)
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
90% of students in grades 7-8 at WCS will
learn how to use computer related
presentation software and related research
skills to create at least one multimedia
presentation o language arts.

Technology Support Plan for Goal #2, Objective #2

All students in grades 5-8 will have access to the computer lab and the media center, which
contain 37 computers running Microsoft Office software, Internet, and a keyboarding
instructional program. Students will be provided with access to this lab during school, and
all after school academic programs will have access to the computers in the media center.

Action Steps for Goal #2, Objective #1

1) All teachers will receive instruction in MS Powerpoint through the technology
coordinator. Teachers will receive a new computer in 2011 to support their continued
education and learning.
2) The principal and teachers will meet twice a year to report progress, review plans,
review progress, and develop action plans as needed.
3) All 7th – 8th grade students will be assigned at least one project, and possibly up to four
projects based on grade level, each year requiring the use of MS Powerpoint, and given
instruction and two periods of class time for each project.
4) All 5th -12th grade students, and their parents, will need to complete the “Internet Usage
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 Policies Agreement” at the start of the school year. The document, in Appendix C
below, defines the goals and objectives of the technology education program. Internet
access is provided only after this document is signed and returned.
5) All teachers have web-based access to school email and their own personal file server
space for projects. All students have access to file server space for their projects.
6) In general, we will be guided by the goals outlined in the Teacher Technology Standards
(Appendix A) and the Student Technology Standards (Appendix B) below.

Student Proficiency: Technology and Information Literacy Skills

Goal #3
All WCS students understand and effectively use information literacy skills.
Objective: By 2013, 90% of the students in
grades 5-8 will demonstrate grade level Evaluation Instruments
Responsible
appropriate information literacy skills as and Frequencies of
Person(s)
defined by the School Technology Plan Collection
(Appendix B).
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011): Teachers will use the
70% Student Technology Student Technology
Benchmarks Benchmarks to report
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):
Rubrics for student student progress at
80%
projects using technology specific grade levels.
(Collected from student Teachers will examine
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
portfolios) student portfolios and
90%
assess their work.

Technology Support Plan for Goal #3

All K-4 classrooms will have Internet access and offer school approved, grade-appropriate
software for student use, including Accelerated Reader. Every teacher will receive a new
computer in 2011 for professional use. All computers will run MS Office and have Internet
access. All teachers will have access to the AEA online resources (e.g., Discovery
Streaming, AP Photos, Atomic Learning, iClipart).
Action Steps for Goal #3

1) Each year in May, a student Technology Skills Assessment survey will be administered
students in 3rd and 8th grades. Additional surveys and/or student portfolio requirements
may be used as determined in the next action step.
2) The Technology Committee will meet annually to develop specific action plans for the
year. Appendices A & B will be used as guides. Middle school teachers will meet in
March of each year to evaluate projects and plans specific to the 8th grade class. Action
plans may vary from year to year as hardware and software improvements are made and
priorities are established.
3) All teachers will be given training by the technology coordinator in email, search
engines, web page production, and the AEA online resources.
4) Grade level appropriate information literacy skills will also be taught to students.
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 Information literacy is defined as the ability to access, interpret, evaluate, organize,
select, produce and communicate information in and through a variety of media
technologies and contexts to meet diverse learning needs and purposes.

Make Teachers and Administrators More Accessible to Parents

Goal #4
The WCS office will use technology to improve two-way communication between home and
school.
Evaluation Instruments
Objective: By 2013, 90% of teachers will Responsible
and Frequencies of
have functional and informative websites. Person(s)
Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
70%
Teachers will use the
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012): Teacher web pages school website to
80% (Monitored quarterly) create web pages for
their respective classes
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
90%

Action Steps for Goal #4

1) The school website, www.waterloochristianschool.net, contains general information
about WCS.
2) The Technology Coordinator will coordinate website development efforts with key staff
members then branch out until all staff have been trained in the development of web
pages.
3) All teachers and administrators have information about their email, voice mail, etc.,
online and accessible to the public. This information will be updated as needed by the
Technology Coordinator.
4) Current schedules, news, and general information will be made available online and
maintained by the Technology Coordinator.

Safe Access
Waterloo Christian School considers it a priority to ensure a safe environment for all
Internet and electronic messaging activities. In accordance with the school’s Acceptable Use
Policy, WCS currently utilizes content filtering services through Sonicwall. This service is a
URL-based filter set that blocks access to websites related to criminal intent, pornography,
drugs, and other undesirable content.

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 Goal #5
WCS will ensure that the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) remains current and effective.
Evaluation Instruments
Objective: Ensure inappropriate content is not Responsible
and Frequencies of
accessible via the Internet. Person(s)
Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
100% enforcement of the Acceptable Use
Policy
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012): Acceptable Use Policy Technology
100% enforcement of the Acceptable Use collection Coordinator and
Policy (Monitored annually) Principal
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
100% enforcement of the Acceptable Use
Policy

Action Steps for Goal #5

1) The Technology Committee will discuss any needed changes to the Acceptable Use
Policy during their scheduled meetings.
2) The Technology coordinator will work with the Technology Committee and staff to
implement any changes made to the Acceptable Use Policy.

Appropriate Access to Technology for All Students

Goal #6
WCS students will have equal access to technology to support achievement and ultimately for
life-long learning and success in our digital world.
Evaluation Instruments
Objective: Ensure a student to computer ratio Responsible
and Frequencies of
of 5 to 1 or better. Person(s)
Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
Keep ratio at 5 to 1 or better
Annual BEDS Report and
Technology
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012): School Computer Totals
Coordinator and
Keep ratio at 5 to 1 or better for Student Use
Principal
(Monitored annually)
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
Keep ratio at 5 to 1 or better

Action Steps for Goal #6

1) Annually review technology funding and leverage the available funds to provide the
lowest ratio possible. Consider refurbished or slightly used computers as a means to cut
costs and increase availability.
2) Replace outdated and defective equipment during breaks in the school year as needed.
3) Conduct research into creative ways to provide computer functionality, eg., mobile labe,
thin clients, etc.
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 Pilot Projects and Research
Beginning in the Fall of 2010, Waterloo Christian School will provide high school students
with a unique online learning experience, as all history classes will be taught using distance
education practices. Final plans have not yet been settled, but classes will incorporate a
form of video conferencing for live interaction between teacher and students, as well as,
online collaborative work to engage students in discussions and development of ideas.

High school students at WCS will continue the use of the online learning environment for
classes in English, science, and other electives.

List of Benchmarks, Implementation activities

Timeline for Implementing Planned Strategies and Activities
Timelines and responsibilities for all benchmarks correlated to Curriculum Component
objectives and activities are introduced within the Curriculum Component tables in this
section under the identified column heading, “Frequency of Collection.” Benchmarks and
action plans and timelines are provided under each specific Goal.

Monitoring Strategies and Methods

The monitoring process for all benchmarks correlated to Curriculum Component objectives
and activities are introduced within the Curriculum Component tables in this section under
the action plans or benchmark sections. Benchmarks, timelines, persons responsible, and
various monitoring activities are specified under each specific Goal cited above or below.

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Professional Development and Implementation

Summary of teachers’ and administrators’ current technology skills and needs for
professional development

Waterloo Christian School (WCS) is committed to providing all staff members with a
variety of opportunities for learning new skills so they can utilize and integrate technology
into their classrooms and offices. The staff at Waterloo Christian School has been provided
with some staff development in technology areas, but the inadequate computer hardware in
many classrooms has delayed implementation of some of the more creative ideas.

Most of the teachers and staff at WCS make regular use of email, word processing, and
Internet searching. Teachers and staff with expertise in a number of software applications
have trained others and shared their knowledge on special projects.

Administrators and teachers will be trained in creating web pages for use in their
classrooms. Teachers will be provided with training and ongoing support software and
teaching strategies. The training will be done during regular school in-service days, or as an
after-school class offered to teachers throughout the year.
In addition to training offered on-site, teachers and administrators will be instructed in the
use of the Atomic Learning website made available by the Area Education Agency 267.
This website offers many tutorials and demonstrations of software features that staff can
take advantage of at their leisure. WCS intends to make use of in-house trainers, local
college classes, software manuals and literature, and staff experts to advance its skills and
knowledge.

Professional Development Goal #1

All WCS staff will effectively utilize technologies that assist with student record keeping and
assessment.
Objective 1: 100% of the certified teachers
Evaluation Instruments
will be trained in using the GradeQuick Responsible
and Frequencies of
grading system in conjunction with the Edline Person(s)
Collection
online component.
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011): Teachers &
100% Teachers & Administrators will be
Administrators will use responsible for using
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):
the system to provide data the system.
100%
driven decision making The Principal will
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013): (Reviewed annually) verify that all teachers
100% have used the system.

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 Action Steps for Professional Development Goal #1, Objective #1
1) Training will be offered at the beginning of each school year to all new staff in the uses
of GradeQuick and Edline. A refresher course will be offered for returning teachers.
2) The principal will determine the usage by each staff member and report that to the
technology committee.
3) The technology committee will review the progress towards the goal on an annual basis
and report to the school board.

Professional Development Goal #1

All WCS staff will effectively utilize technologies that assist with student record keeping and
assessment.
Objective 2: Support, training, and updates Evaluation Instruments
Responsible
will be provided for the Student Information and Frequencies of
Person(s)
System. Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
Updates to the Student information System
(School Minder) will be applied and
advanced training of key personnel will be
completed.
Technology coordinator
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):
will apply updates, The Technology
Updates to the Student information System
maintain software, and Coordinator will
(School Minder) will be applied and
provide staff training as verify that all tasks
advanced training of key personnel will be
needed have been completed.
completed.
(Reviewed annually)
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
Updates to the Student information System
(School Minder) will be applied and
advanced training of key personnel will be
completed.

Action Steps for Professional Development Goal #1, Objective #2

1) The technology coordinator will apply updates and perform maintenance on the Student
Information system as needed.
2) Training will be provided to key staff members and administration in the use of the
Student Information System. This will include training of new personnel and updating
current staff on changes and updates to the system.

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 Professional Development Goal #2
All WCS teachers will create classroom websites for use by staff, parents, and students for
communication.
Objective: By 2013, 90% of the teachers at
Evaluation Instruments
WCS will have created a classroom website to Responsible
and Frequencies of
provide communication and showcase student Person(s)
Collection
work in the classroom.
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
50% of the teachers at WCS have created a
classroom website and use it on a regular
basis. The Technology
The Technology Coordinator will be
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012): coordinator will set up responsible for initial
70% of the teachers at WCS have created a teacher websites and setup.
classroom website and use it on a regular teachers will update the
basis. contents. Teachers will be
(Reviewed semi-annually) responsible for
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013): updating content.
90% of the teachers at WCS have created a
classroom website and use it on a regular
basis.

Action Steps for Professional Development Goal #2

1) The technology coordinator will set up websites for each teacher with links from the
WCS main website.
2) Training will be provided to teachers as part of the professional development each year
and after-school instructional sessions will be taught by the technology coordinator as
needed.
3) The Technology Coordinator and Principal will work together to monitor teacher
participation and provide creative ideas for teacher use of the websites.

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Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software

Description of the technology hardware, electronic learning resources, networking and

telecommunication infrastructure, and technical support needed by teachers, students,
and administrators to support the activities in the Curriculum and Professional
Development Components of the technology plan.

The goals of this plan can only be achieved as long as the school is provided the needed
technology and support services. WCS has had a limited budget for technology over the past
few years and finds many workstations in need of upgrade. The lack of available budget for
the foreseeable future also limits the factor for WCS as we attempt to meet the goals of this
section of the Technology Plan.
Waterloo Christian School will provide a workstation for the teacher in every classroom.
Additional technology will be provided and configured in computer labs and in the media
center.
WCS will provide the following:
• Office and administrators computers and software
• Access to a file server with virus protection
• Access to email via web browser
• At least one printer for each lab of computers and one centrally located shared
printer/copy machine
• Library & Computer Lab computers and printers
o Media Center - 12 Computers and 1 printer
o Computer Lab - 22 Computers and 1 printer
o Learning Efficiency Lab – 10 Computer and 1 printer

The Local Area Network (LAN) wiring at WCS is mostly Category 5, with some isolated
areas using Category 3. Some of this wiring is not adequate to meet the goals of this plan.
WCS will address this issue as systems are replaced. Some of the electronics of the site
LANs are old and need to be upgraded. Most 10 MB hubs have been replaced with 10/100
MB switches, but a small number are still in need of replacement.
Wireless access points have been installed over the past years and a large portion of the
building has wireless access. A plan to increase the coverage area and eliminate dead spots
needs to be developed.

The hardware in existence in the teachers’ classrooms is not adequate to meet the goals of
this plan. Many of the existing computers in the school are too old to run the newer versions
of the Microsoft Operating System. The process of replacing these older systems with new
systems that will run Windows XP or Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007 is under
consideration to the extent that budget constraints allow.
WCS intends to use a capital campaign and other grant or funding sources to purchase
additional electronic learning resources in the coming years. All purchases will conform to
established purchasing guidelines for educational software titles.
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 Description of the existing hardware, Internet access, electronic learning resources,
and technical support already in the school that could be used to support the
Curriculum and Professional Development Components of the plan.

Waterloo Christian School has one Windows 2000 file server and one Macintosh G4 file
server. The Windows 2000 server was purchased in 2002. The Macintosh server was
purchased in 1999. WCS has a single fiber optic connection for the building with rates of 10
MB/sec both incoming and outgoing.

The age of the computers at WCS continues to limit our ability to purchase new software,
upgrade the operating systems, implement new technologies, and control the cost of
hardware repairs. Shortfalls in budgets over the past few years have not been kind to our
technology needs. Below is a summary of the age of our personal computer systems:

Age of Desktop Number of Percent of

Computers Computers Total
Over 5 years 31 39%
3 to 5 years 46 58%
1 to 3 years 2 2%
1 year or less 1 1%
Totals 80 100%

Waterloo Christian School currently has one Technology Coordinator who provides the
school with a computer to technician ratio of 80 to 1. This ratio is sufficient to provide the
support needed to accomplish the goals of this plan.

WCS uses Accelerated Reader, GradeQuick, SchoolMinder, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing,
etc., on networked servers. Many other educational software packages are used on single
computers in classrooms, purchased by teachers or by generous donors.

List of benchmarks and a timeline for obtaining the hardware, infrastructure, learning
resources and technical support required to support the other components of the plan.
Waterloo Christian School will continue to refurbish as many of the computer systems as
our resources allow each summer. This service will include any hardware repairs necessary,
new versions of the operating system, any security or operating system patches, and any
application patches. The Technology Coordinator will provide this service during the
summer and as needed throughout the year.

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 Technology Support Goal #1
All WCS technology purchases will be reviewed by the Principal and Technology Coordinator.
Objective: By 2010, 100% of the technology Evaluation Instruments
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purchases for WCS will be reviewed by the and Frequencies of
Person(s)
Principal and Technology Coordinator. Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
100% The Principal and
Technology
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012): Quarterly review of all
Coordinator will
100% technology purchases
review purchases in a
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013): timely manner
100%

Waterloo Christian School only accepts donations that meet the current minimum
specifications. Due to the increasing cost of disposing of old monitors and electronic
components school districts can no longer afford to accept donations of machines that only
have 6 to 12 months of useful life remaining.

Minimum Workstation Requirements

Operating System Windows XP or Windows 7
Processor Speed 2.0 GHz or faster
Memory 512 MB RAM or more
Hard Drive 40 GB or larger
Ethernet 100 MB/sec or faster
Monitor 19” LCD or larger

Technology Support Goal #2

All WCS classrooms and public areas will have access to wireless networking services.
Evaluation Instruments
Objective: By 2013, 100% of the WCS Responsible
and Frequencies of
campus will have wireless networking access. Person(s)
Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
80%
The Technology
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012): Coordinator will routinely The Technology
90% check for connectivity Coordinator
throughout the campus
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013):
100%

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 WCS plans to upgrade all teacher and staff computer workstations in the summer of 2010.
Using capital campaign funds, the purchase of new laptops for teachers is also proposed.

Description of the process that will be used to monitor whether the goals and
benchmarks are being reached within the specified time frame.

The Technology Coordinator will keep record of all site technology inventory purchases
included above. The Technology Coordinator will report progress towards sustaining all
existing infrastructure, hardware, technical support, and software components along with
acquisition and installation of needed components on an annual basis. The results on this
progress will be recorded and reported to the District Technology Committee who will in
turn, guide the Technology Coordinator in any necessary revisions to this section.

Description of the level of ongoing technical support the school will provide.

Waterloo Christian School will provide technical support services based on both a priority
system and first come first serve basis. With the scarcity of support resources, a queuing
system is required to make sure that the most important issues are resolved first.
The following priorities will be used as a guide to direct support resources to the highest
priority need. Down means that the system will not function at all. If any system is impaired
and not in risk of complete failure, it will be handled FIFO.
1) Any Down System that affects Student/Staff Safety or School Function
2) Any Down Server
3) Any Down Network (i.e. wire issues, switch, or other)
4) Any Down Internet link
5) Any Issue related to a deadline that will cause great hardship if missed
6) Any Down Teacher or Administrative Workstations
7) Any Down Lab or Student Workstation
8) Any Down Printer (where using another network printer is not feasible)
9) (FIFO) First in First Out

All requests for service will be processed using the date the issue was reported.

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Technology Funding and Budgets

List of established and potential funding sources and cost savings, present and future.
All technology objectives are and will be obtained through current and potential funding
resources. These include but are not limited to Capital Campaigns, Grants, and Donations.
WCS has not had funding for the last few years, and, with the current economic conditions,
needs to find funding from other sources in order to be able to implement the goals of this
plan.

Technology Funding Goal #1

WCS will monitor and take advantage of funding opportunities as they become available.
Objective: By 2013, WCS will apply for a Evaluation Instruments
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technology grant each year to achieve the and Frequencies of
Person(s)
goals in the technology plan. Collection
Benchmark End of Year 1 (2011):
Apply for one technology focused grant The Technology
Completed Grant Coordinator &
Benchmark End of Year 2 (2012):
Applications Principal will work
Apply for one technology focused grant
(Reviewed annually) together to identify
Benchmark End of Year 3 (2013): potential opportunities
Apply for one technology focused grant

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Monitoring and Evaluation

Description of how technology’s impact on student learning and attainment of the

school’s curricular goals, as well as classroom and school management, will be
evaluated.
All of the goals outlined in this plan have an embedded monitoring component that will be
reviewed by the Technology Committee. The Principal and the Technology Coordinator will
be responsible for gathering, summarizing, and analyzing the data. The Technology
Committee will review this data and their recommendations will be considered when
modifications are required to meet the objectives.
Schedule for evaluating the effect of plan implementation.
The schedule for evaluating progress is listed with each goal. An overall evaluation will be
performed annually and reviewed by the Technology Committee.

Description of how the information obtained through the monitoring and evaluation
will be used.
Most of this information is embedded with the Goals, Objectives and Benchmarks forms of
Curriculum Driven Technology Goals and Professional Development and Implementation
Sections as well as in the tables found in the Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support,
Software Section and the Technology Funding and Budgets section. The primary parties
involved in this plan are listed below in the table with their level of participation.

Stakeholders by Monitoring,
Level of Program Advisory Implementation Evaluating, & Policy Making
Participation Relationship Relationship Revising Plan Relationship

Students

Parents

Community/
Business Liaisons

Teaching Staff

Technology
Coordinator

Principal

Technology
Committee

School Board

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Appendix A: Teacher Technology Standards
(The National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers)

Teachers:

• Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate
experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual
environments. Teachers:
a) promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b) engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using
digital tools and resources
c) promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’
conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
d) model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students,
colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

• Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating
contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Teachers:
a) design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources
to promote student learning and creativity
b) develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue
their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational
goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
c) customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles,
working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
d) provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned
with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and
teaching

• Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional
in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a) demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new
technologies and situations
b) collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and
resources to support student success and innovation
c) communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers
using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d) model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze,
evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning

• Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a) advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and
technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate
documentation of sources
b) address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and
providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
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 c) promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use
of technology and information
d) develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with
colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and
collaboration tools

• Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective
use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:
a) participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of
technology to improve student learning
b) exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in
shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and
technology skills of others
c) evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to
make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of
student learning
d) contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of
their school and community

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Appendix B: Student Technology Standards & Performance Indicators
(Based the National Educational Technology Standards for Students)

Student Technology Standards

• Creativity and Innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and
processes using technology. Students:
e) apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
f) create original works as a means of personal or group expression
g) use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
h) identify trends and forecast possibilities

• Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at
a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
a) interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of
digital environments and media
b) communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of
media and formats
c) develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other
cultures
d) contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems

• Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
a) plan strategies to guide inquiry
b) locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a
variety of sources and media
c) evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to
specific tasks
d) process data and report results

• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems,
and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
a) identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b) plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c) collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d) use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

• Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and
ethical behavior. Students:
a) advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b) exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning,
and productivity
c) demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d) exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

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 • Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
Students:
a) understand and use technology systems
b) select and use applications effectively and productively
c) troubleshoot systems and applications
d) transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

Performance Indicators for Instructional Technology Skills

Prior to the completion of Grade 4 students will:

1) Use keyboards and other common input and output devices efficiently and effectively.
2) Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages those uses provide.
3) Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and
describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.
4) Use general-purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity,
remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
5) Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital
cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and
publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the
classroom.
6) Use online resources to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the
purpose of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the
classroom.
7) Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, Internet, videos, educational software) for
problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
8) Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology
resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.
9) Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of
electronic information sources.

Prior to the completion of Grade 8 students will:

1) Apply strategies for identifying and solving basic hardware problems that occur during
everyday use.
2) Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss
consequences of misuse.
3) Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., graphing calculators,
exploratory environment, Web tools) to support learning and research.
4) Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity,
group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.
5) Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., presentations, web pages, videos)
using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to
audiences inside and outside the classroom.
6) Collaborate with peers, field experts, and others using telecommunications tools to:
a) Investigate curriculum related problems, issues, and information.
b) Develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
7) Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of
tasks and solve problems.
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 8) Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and
bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.

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Appendix C: Technology Use Agreement
(Waterloo Christian School’s Acceptable Use Policy included)

Waterloo Christian School

!Technology – Acceptable Use Agreement
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School Mission Statement:

Waterloo Christian School supports families in equipping children to reach God’s standard of spiritual
maturity and academic excellence, training them to influence their world from a Biblical perspective.
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Introduction:
The procedures and policies outlined in this agreement are applicable to all student use of school property at
any location. All use of educational technology must support the educational process and be consistent with
the mission statement of Waterloo Christian School. In addition, this technology may only be used in a
manner that is consistent with federal and state law, and license agreements.
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Privileges:
The use of computers and technology is a privilege, not a right, which requires a high level of personal
responsibility. Each student will be given a personal account, which can be used to access the computer
system at Waterloo Christian School. This access may be denied due to inappropriate use. Inappropriate use
can include but is not limited to:
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1) !Commercial business use.
2) !Revealing information about other students or staff.
3) !Chatroom and Instant messaging.
4) !Accessing the system from another users account
5) !Changing the setting of the computer
6) !Hacking
7) !Vandalizing the computer system
8) !Forging email
9) !Accessing email of other users
10) !Interfering with official school systems.
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The computer system administrator may withdraw access at any time as required. The administration,
faculty and staff of Waterloo Christian School may request the computer system administrator to deny,
revoke or suspend specific system user access.
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Student access privileges are granted only after a copy of this agreement has been read and signed by both
student and parent/guardian and has been returned to the school. Privileges are granted for one academic
year.
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 Waterloo Christian School
!Technology – Acceptable Use Agreement
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!I have read the Waterloo Christian School Acceptable Use Agreement.
!I understand the guidelines and consequences
!and agree to comply with the agreement.
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!Student Name
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!______________________________ ______________________________
!Student signature Parent/Guardian signature
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!______________________________ ______________________________
!Date Date
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!Please return to Media Center after signing.
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