Requirements, Solutions, and Benefits

REQUIREMENTS, SOLUTIONS, AND BENEFITS

Training and Support

Requirements	Solutions	Benefits
Appropriate initial and on-going training for use of technology	Hands-on training Staff visitations to existing technology centers Individual staff release time Design Staff Development training for all instructional staff Focus district Staff Development resources on technology training Release time for Staff Development Local individualized help Provide a vehicle for staff to share knowledge and expertise Provide for appropriate training for support staff Long-term loan of equipment for teacher home use Support for staff acquisition of hardware and software	All instructional staff will know how to use technology in classroom Better utilization of equipment More creative classroom atmosphere that will foster better student learning More efficient use of time Students will have better access to more information Students will be prepared to enter world of technology
Sufficient personnel to coordinate technology in the district	Hire personnel to provide direction, coordination and technical expertise Designate technological responsibilities to select personnel	Coordinated staff training Some repairs will be made in house Improved selection of hardware and software K-9 integrated technology curriculum On-site support for staff Better utilization of equipment Increased student proficiency

Instruction

Requirements	Solutions	Benefits
Technology is uniformly incorporated into the curriculum	Develop a five year curriculum plan with annual review Develop an evaluation process for software and hardware acquisition and use Gain support for implementation of plan Purchase appropriate software and hard- ware Take an inventory of existing technological equipment and its current use Institute appropriate training for staff	Students will be prepared for a technological society More students will be motivated to be active learners Increased instructional strategies Better utilization of existing software and hardware Students' opportunities for learning are expanded Allows for more student directed learning, creativity and problem solving

Funding

Requirements	Solutions	Benefits
Adequate and consistent funding for technology	Seek corporate and business support Gain support through community awareness program Procure grant funding Seek support from local groups and organizations Incorporate funding into town Capital Improvement Plan Tap alumni resources	Acquire needed technology in the near term Alert community to long term funding needs Enhance student learning Enhance staff productivity

Administrative Support

Requirements	Solutions	Benefits
A technological infrastructure to facilitate operations	Provide appropriate hardware and software Make building modifications as required Provide appropriate training for personnel	More effective use of staff time More efficient information management Better communication Reduced paperwork More timely and useful information for all members of the school and community

Communication

Requirements	Solutions	Benefits
The school community at large will receive, transfer, and utilize information efficiently	Install additional phone lines Purchase modems for school use Subscribe to on-line data services Provide multi-media systems to enhance learning	Ability to access global information Student competitive advantage in a high tech society Enhanced learning through the increased use of multiple modalities Improved staff access to rich resources to develop curriculum, finding funding, and interaction with peers Community access to information generated from the district

Community Awareness

Requirements	Solutions	Benefits
The community is aware of the benefits of use of technology to the community in the educational process	Install technology to increase communication Establish a continuing education program Use students to train community members Raise community's knowledge of technology Designate responsible party for public relations Showcase success of programs to community	Increased community access to staff Greater use of purchased technology Increased public support for technology in education Community awareness of programs' success Partnership with business community