Presented at TICAL Conference
by Fayetteville Public Schools
February 19, 2014

We have seen pockets of excellence across the district. How do we replicate isolated events to transform the district?

Examples of excellence shown during presentation:

-Immigration Station reflection using Padlet by Holt Middle School Students

-"HappyKat" advertisement by FHS Economic students

-FHS Spanish Art and History presentation using Haiku Deck

-Lord of the Flies Glogster by McNair Middle School Student

The purpose of the audit was two-fold:

1. Identify areas to better support delivery of curriculum and cohesive, effective instructional technology program

2. Secure data concerning current use of technology by students, teachers, and parents

Three types of data were collected:

1. Documents, plans, policies, etc.

2. Interviews with voluntary participants (administrators)

3. Online surveys administered to teachers, principals, and students

The following key findings were reported:

Focus on Infrastructure, Access, Use

Significant improvement in technology, overall, since comprehensive audit three years ago

Planning for technology is ongoing but inadequately focused on integration with regular curricular initiatives

Technology use and access is reported to be improving but is inconsistent across the district

The audit recommended the district develop a comprehensive plan that:

1. Outlines a vision for instructional technology for all schools

2. Address system improvement and maintenance, as well as formal integration of technology in teaching and learning

Since the audit report was published, several milestones have been accomplished:

All 13 buildings established technology planning committee;

Four Leadership Focus Groups were established-Device Selection, Student Expectations, Teacher Proficiencies, and Evaluation of Technology;

A technology implementation plan with a budget was submitted to the school board at the January 2014 meeting; and

An on-going district technology planning committee was established (see link)
http://district.fayar.net/pages/Fayetteville_SD/Departments_Programs/Inform...

Next steps we are working on as a district:

Hold two-day technology summit, summer 2014: focus on collaboration, creation, communication

Focus on teacher leadership through coaching

Develop detailed budget being through strategic planning for student centered budgeting, FY2014-15

Draft board policy to include requirement for integrated planning of instructional technology and information systems

Identify roles/responsibilities and appropriate ratio of staff adequate for tech planning and support

Appoint standing district technology planning committee (which began meeting in January 2014)