School Technology Plan Group C

School Technology Plan 1
School Technology Plan
Karen Kaufman, Veronica Reese, and Samantha Meekins
Rippling Woods Elementary School
Summer 2018- UMUC

Needs Assessment
Existing Technology
Rippling Woods Elementary School is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Rippling
Woods is an open space school and is part of Anne Arundel Public School system. In 2017,
there were 688 students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The student mobility
rate is 24%. It is very common for teachers to have students join or leave their classroom
throughout the year. One to two teachers per grade level have a Smart Board. Some of the Smart
Boards are mounted and others are on wheels. Every teacher has a projector and document
camera in their classroom. There is one Chromebook cart that is shared with each grade level.
Every two grade levels share a cart of 30 Chromebooks. The chart below details the available
technology equipment at Rippling Woods.
Figure1: Technology Equipment at Rippling Woods
Grade Number of Available Shared Technology Classroom Teacher

Level Students and Technology Equipment with
Teachers Equipment in the Grade Levels
Classroom
Pre- K 1 Teacher ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Shared desktop
40 students (AM 1 mounted ● Computer Lab computer
& PM) ● Projector
● Document
camera-1
● 2 desktop
computers-per
teacher
K 5 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● iPad

1 mounted ● Computer Lab ● Desktop
90 Students and 1 on cart computer
● Projector-5
● Document
camera-5
● 2 desktop
computers-per
teacher
1st 5 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

2 mounted -must be Surface Pro
110 Students ● Projector-5 signed out ● Desktop
● Document ● Computer Lab computer
camera-5
● 2 desktop
computers-per
teacher
2nd 4 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

112 Students ● Projector-4 signed out ● Desktop
● Document ● Computer Lab computer
camera-4
● 1-2 desktop
computers-per
teacher
3rd 4 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

1 mounted ● Computer Lab Surface Pro
110 and 1 on cart ● Desktop
Students ● Projector-4 computer
● Document
camera-4
● 1-2 desktop
computers-per
teacher
4th 4 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

1 mounted ● Computer Lab Surface Pro
117 ● Projector-4 ● Desktop
Students ● Document computer
camera-4
● 1-2 desktop
computers-per
teacher
5th 4 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

110 Students and 1 on cart signed out ● Desktop
● Projector-4 ● Computer Lab computer
● Document
camera-4
● 1-2 desktop
computers-per
teacher
Eight to ten classes with 20-28 students share one Chromebook cart. There is a sign out
sheet on top of the cart so that teachers may reserve Chromebooks on certain days. This requires
the teachers to plan ahead for Chromebook use. The cart is not always available when it is
needed in the classroom. Each classroom has 1-2 desktop computers for students and teachers to
use daily. There are 10 additional computers in the school’s media center. Every Kindergarten
teacher has an iPad to complete the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) in the beginning
of the school year. The iPad can also be used throughout the year in the classroom. First Grade
teachers have a Surface Pro to use in the classroom with the students and to collect data on
assessments. The iPads and Surface Pros have been available to the teachers within the last 4
years.
WiFi is available throughout the building. Teachers and students can connect
Chromebooks through the WIFI service. For security reasons, AACPS will not connect personal
devices for students or teachers. If a student or teacher wishes to use their own personal device,
they must donate it to AACPS. By donate, that means once the technology tool is brought into
school it is no longer a personal device, it belongs to the county. They will add on the right
measures to connect it to the WIFI system.
Rippling Woods has one computer lab with approximately 30 desktop computers and
headsets for each computer. There is a Smart Board mounted on the front wall in the computer
lab. A standalone computer is connected to the Smart Board for teacher use. Some teachers use
the Smart Board in the computer lab and other teachers do not use the Smart Board. There has
not been any professional development training offered by the county for classroom teachers. As
a result, some teachers do not know how to use the Smart Board. This is true for new hires who
are unfamiliar with using the Smart Board in the computer lab.
The school network has pre-installed software programs available for teacher use.
Teachers have access to Microsoft Office Suite on every computer. Starfall.com is an online
program that Rippling Woods would like to incorporate into the classroom. Due to the lack of
funding, it is not available to all. Teachers must pay for a subscription on their own if they want
their students to benefit from this program.
Technology is also used by teachers to assess Kindergarten students. The KRA is an
assessment that is used to determine if students are ready for Kindergarten. An IPad is used by
the Kindergarten teacher to administer it. This assessment takes place at the beginning of the
school year. The results are sent directly to the Maryland State Department of Education and a
second copy resides with the classroom teacher. The KRA test only assesses 5-7 students in the
beginning of the year to determine their readiness for Kindergarten. Assessments are also
administered in the upper grades. Students in grades 3-5, take the PARCC assessment. This test
is taken on either the Chromebook or on desktop computers. Many classrooms will utilize the
computer lab during testing time. Figure 2 displays an overview of the school assessments and
the type of technology used by teachers and students.
Figure 2: Assessments by Grade Level
Name of Grade Technology Used to How Type of Comments

Assessment Level Assess Students? Often? Assessment?
KRA K iPad Beginning Kindergarten Administered
of school readiness within the first
year month of
school.
PARCC 3-5 Chromebooks Spring Math and Administered
Reading once a year.
MAP-M 1-5 Chromebooks Fall, winter Math Administered
and spring. 3 times a year.
MAP-R 3-5 Chromebooks Fall, winter Reading Administered

and spring. 3 times a year.
School Demographics
Rippling Woods has a diverse population of students. There are a wide range of special services
that support student needs. For example; special education students will receive the necessary
tools to help them succeed along with their peers. Figure 3 details the school’s demographics for
the year 2017.
Figure 3: Student Demographics for Pre-K through 5th grade (688 students total)
Student Number of
Demographics Students
All 688
Native American 0
Asian 27
Black/African 246
American
Hispanic/Latino 109
Pacific Islander 0
White 257
Two or more races 45
Male 358
Female 330
Source: 2017 Maryland Report Card
Rippling Woods has 5 Special Education teachers and 5 Teaching Assistants. Students are pulled
out of the classroom for support. Many students receive special services that may include;
speech or occupational therapy. Depending on the 504 or IEP, they may have additional
accommodations such as frequent breaks, word banks, graphic organizers, or extra time given
when testing. The special education support staff will also plug into the classroom to support
students. This creates an inclusive classroom where all students are learning.
Figure 4: Special Education for K-5 Students Disability
Disability Code Number of

Students
504 PLAN >32
IEP 64
The following data table (Figure 5) presents information for students in grades 3, 4, and 5
who participated in the The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers
(PARCC) during the 2017-2018 school year.
Figure 5: PARCC ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Figures 6: Sample PARCC DATA for Grade 4
Source: 2017 Maryland Report Card

Figure 7 and 8: PARCC Results for Language Arts and Mathematics
The school improvement plan for Rippling Woods focuses on improving reading, math
and writing with integration of technology. As the data shows, the majority of students are not
meeting expectations in Math and Language Arts on the PARCC assessment. It is clear that
there is an unequal distribution of the technology equipment in the school. Not every student
and teacher has access to Smart boards, Chromebooks, and tablets. The goal of the school
technology plan is to provide a fair distribution of technology equipment. A second goal is to
ensure that staff are given the necessary technology training so that they may implement it into
the classroom.
Summary of Needs
One of the primary concerns that teachers have, is the lack of available computers and
Chromebooks for each student. The Common Core State Standards outlines math and literacy
skills that require the integration of digital material. This can only be achieved through an online
environment. With limited technology equipment, teachers and students are not meeting these
standards. For example: Maryland Technology Literacy Standard 3.0 states that students use a
variety of technologies for learning and collaboration (MTLSS, 2007).
Secondly, the needs of the teaching staff need to be addressed. More professional
development training is needed to ensure that technology tools are being utilized by all teachers
and students. It is evident that many teachers do not know how to properly use the tools that are
available in the school. For example; Smart Boards are equipped with slate tablets and a learner
response system, this is a tool that can greatly enhance student engagement. A simple workshop
on Smart Board use would allow teachers to integrate this technology into their classroom
lessons. This training workshop meets the ISTE Standards for Educators. It states that teachers
will facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the ISTE Standards for
Students (ISTE, 2018).

Vision Statement
In this school technology plan, we believe that every student should have the necessary
technology tools to succeed in the classroom. Currently, there is an unequal distribution of
equipment among grade levels and staff within Rippling Woods Elementary.Therefore, many
students do not have access to the same technology tools as their peers. This creates a cause for
concern when looking at which students will meet the Maryland Technology Literacy Standards
since not every student has access to technology on a daily basis. Allowing students equal access
to technology will improve student performance because they will all have the comfort, basic
knowledge, and skills to utilize the tools to support their learning. Teachers should have ample
opportunity to use technology in their daily lessons to enrich and to support students in all
subject areas. No grade level should be without the proper tools in place.
School Technology Goals
1. Students in grades K-5 will have access to Chromebooks on a daily basis.
2. Teachers in each grade level will have Smart Board in their classroom.
3. Teachers will be provided with technology training so that they may utilize equipment in
an effective manner.
4. Chromebooks will be support math, reading and writing instruction.
5. K-2 teachers will be provided with funding subscription based educational websites to
use with their students.
6. All teachers will be provided access to free math and reading educational sites.
7. K-5 Teachers will collect data on grade level assessments (KRA, PARCC and MAP) to
evaluate the effectiveness of technology use.

8. All teachers will establish a professional learning community that encourages the proper
use of the school’s technology resources and prepares them for integrating technology
into the classroom.
Teacher Technology Objectives
Objective 1: Teachers will be able to demonstrate proper use of technology in the
classroom.
Objective 2: Teachers will be able to use Chromebooks to increase the level of
understanding for the special education population to improve their learning experience
in inclusion classrooms.
Objective 3: Teachers will be able to collaboratively work together to provide a
professional learning community that meets Maryland Common Core State Standards.
Student Technology Objectives
Objective 1: Students in grades 2 through 5 will be able to use Chromebooks to support
math, reading and writing instruction.
Objective 2: Students will be able to use educational websites to improve math and
literacy skills.
Objective 3: Students will be able to use a variety of technology tools to create
documents and multimedia presentations.
Objective 4: Students will be able to demonstrate grade level proficiency with the use of
technology tools.
Objective 5: Students will be able to use a variety of technology tools to develop critical
thinking and problem solving skills in the content areas of math and science.
Figure 9: Detailed Budget for School Technology Plan

Detailed Budget
Type of Technology Amount Needed Cost per Item Total

Needed
Smart Boards 25 $4,599 $114,975
Chromebooks 250 $199 $49,750
Training 10 $120 $1,200

Workshops for
Teachers
Subscription to 1 $270 $270

Starfall.com
Subscription to 1 $1,165 $1,165

Pebble Go
Subscription to 1 $1,065 $1,065

Pebble Go Next

Pebble Go Spanish
Modules

Britannica School
Encyclopaedia
Total: $8,438 $169,445

Justifications for the Expenditures
The school technology plan has outlined the needs of the school. It is evident that more
technology equipment is needed. In addition, professional training is needed for teachers. The
training will provide teachers with the skills to implement technology into the classroom. This
additional support will provide more learning opportunities for all grade levels. The PARCC
data shows that a large percentage of students are not meeting the expectations for math and
language arts. In addition, Common Core State Standards are not being adequately met. With all
students using technology in the classroom on a daily basis, this could allow students to get
comfortable with Chromebooks prior to taking these assessments. Teachers can also enhance
lessons and activities with the Chromebooks, so that students are more engaged while learning
and retain more information while using the Chromebook.
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems: Develop foundations in the understanding and uses
of technology systems
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of
technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of
technology to assure safety
Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of
technologies for learning and collaboration
Standard 4.0 – Technology for Communication and Expression: Use technology to
communicate information and express ideas using various media formats
Standard 5.0 – Technology for Information Use and Management: Use technology to
locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.

(MTLSS, 2007).
Staff Development Plan
Professional development training is needed for the teaching staff at Rippling Woods
Elementary. It is important for both new and veteran staff to receive proper training to use the
new and existing technology available in the school. To support this school technology plan and
to improve student performance, an extensive set of professional training workshops need to be
offered. These workshops will provide staff with the necessary skills to implement the
technology tools in an effective manner. This technology training will align with standards
outlined by the International Technology Society for Educators.
A proposed set of workshops that will be tailored to the needs of the school and the
technology plan will begin during pre-service week. Staff will engage in two to three days of
training.
Technology training will include the following components:
● Smart Board training for all teachers
● Using data to evaluate student performance
● Collaborating with teachers across grade levels
● Continuous support by staff development teacher
● Setting up Personal Learning Network for Teachers by Staff Development
Teacher
● Classroom modeling of technology integration (peer observations, lesson plan
sharing, and reflections during staff meetings)
Below is an outline of the specific workshops that will be given throughout the timeframe
of the technology plan. As more technology resources get rolled out to each grade level, the
necessary training will be provided to staff to successfully implement the technology tools in the
classroom.
Year/Date Training Given Evaluation
September 2018 Teacher Chromebook/Online Teachers will complete a
Resource form at their table with two
(PebbleGo,Britannica School things they have learned and
Encyclopaedia, and Starfall) two things they still want to
Training Workshop learn.
November 2018 Open Workshop for Teachers Teachers will complete a
to provide online resources, form at their table with two
tips, or support with using things they have learned and
two things they still want to
learn.
January 2019 Teacher Question and Answer Teachers will complete a
about Technology Resources form at their table with two
Workshop things they have learned and
learn.
March 2019 Teacher Chromebook/Online Teachers will complete a
Resource (Pebble Go, form at their table with two
Britannica School things they have learned and
November 2019 Teacher Chromebook/Online Teachers will complete a

Resource (Pebble form at their table with two
Go,Britannica School things they have learned and
January 2020 Teacher SmartBoard Training Teachers will complete a
Workshop form at their table with two
things they have learned and
learn.
March 2020 Teacher Question and Answer Teachers will complete a
about Technology Resources form at their table with two
Workshop things they have learned and
learn.
Timeline for Completion
September 2018
● Purchase Pebble Go, Pebble Go Next, Britannica School Encyclopaedia, and Starfall
subscriptions
● Teacher Chromebook/Online Resource (Pebble Go,Britannica School Encyclopaedia, and
Starfall) Training Workshop
● Purchase 62 Chromebooks for 3-5th grade
● Teacher SmartBoard Training Workshop
November 2018
● Purchase 6 SmartBoards for the remaining K-1 grade teachers who do not have a board in
their classroom
● Open Workshop for Teachers to provide online resources, tips, or support with using
Smart Boards, Chromebooks, and Online resources
January 2019
● Purchase 63 Chromebooks for 3-5th grade
● Teacher Question and Answer about Technology Resources Workshop
March 2019
● Purchase 4 SmartBoards for the remaining 2-3rd grade teachers who do not have a board
in their classroom
● Teacher Chromebook/Online Resource (Pebble Go, Britannica School Encyclopaedia,
and Starfall) Training Workshop
May 2019
● Check all old and new inventory to make sure everything is working correctly.
September 2019
● Purchase 5 Smart Boards for the remaining 4-5th grade teachers who do not have a board
in their classroom
November 2019
● Purchase 62 Chromebooks for K-2nd grade
● Teacher Chromebook/Online Resource (Pebble Go,Britannica School Encyclopaedia, and
Starfall) Training Workshop

January 2020
March 2020
● Purchase 63 Chromebooks for K-2nd grade
● Teacher Question and Answer about Technology Resources Workshop
May 2020
● Check all new and old inventories to make sure everything is working correctly.
Evaluation Plan
Goal Indicator Benchmark
Each classroom teacher is Students will meet Maryland Kindergarten students will
provided a Smartboard to use State Standards for Language approach, meet or exceed
for classroom instruction on a Arts and Math for grades K-5. KRA assessment.
daily basis.
Students in Grades 1-5 will
approach, meet, or exceed the
benchmark for the MAP
assessment.
Students in grades 3-5 will

approach, meet, or exceed
PARCC scores for the state of
Maryland.
Students in grades 2-5 will Students will meet Maryland Students in grades 2-5 will
have access to Chromebooks State Standards for Language approach, meet, or exceed the
on a daily basis. They will Arts and Math for grades K-5. benchmark for the MAP
use Chromebooks during assessment.
math and language arts
instruction. Students in grades 3-5 will
Maryland.
Teachers will be provided Teachers will meet ISTE Teachers will provide
professional development standards for teachers. technology support for
courses to implement the students to make benchmarks

technology tools into the for KRA, MAP, and PARCC.
classroom.
Teachers will utilize online Teachers and students will Kindergarten students will
educational resources to meet ISTE standards. approach, meet or exceed
support learning in the KRA assessment.
classroom. This will include
but not limited to PebbleGo, Students in Grades 1-5 will
Starfall, and Encyclopedia approach, meet, or exceed the
Britannica. benchmark for the MAP
assessment.
Students in grades 3-5 will

Maryland.
Figure 10
Technology Needs FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 SPRING 2019
Chromebooks Students in Grades 2-

5 are provided a
Chromebook
Baseline assessment
scores are collected. Meeting goals Meeting goals
Not meeting goals Not meeting goals
Students use
educational websites
to support curriculum.
Meeting goals
Not meeting goals
Smartboards Each classroom is

equipped with a
Smartboard.
Trained teachers Meeting goals Meeting goals

implement Not meeting goals Not meeting goals
Smartboard use in the

classroom.
Meeting goals
Not meeting goals
Educational Websites Teachers and students

use educational
websites that support
Maryland Common
Core State Standards. Meeting goals Meeting goals
Not meeting goals Not meeting goals
Meeting goals
Not meeting goals
Staff Training Teaching staff apply

new technology skills
in the classroom.
Meeting goals Meeting goals
Staff will create and Not meeting goals Not meeting goals
use a personal
learning network to
support technology
use in the school
community.
Meeting goals
Not meeting goals
References
2017 Maryland Report Card. (2018). Retrieved from http://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/
ISTE Standards FOR EDUCATORS. (2018). Retrieved August 03, 2018, from
https://www.iste.org/standards/for-educators
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students (MTLSS). (2007). Retrieved from
http://mdk12.msde.maryland.gov/instruction/curriculum/technology_literacy/vsc_technol
ogy_literacy_standards.pdf

School Technology Plan Group C

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

School Technology Plan Group C

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

School Technology Plan 1

School Technology Plan

Karen Kaufman, Veronica Reese, and Samantha Meekins

Rippling Woods Elementary School

Summer 2018- UMUC

Rippling Woods Elementary School is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Rippling

technology equipment at Rippling Woods.

Figure1: Technology Equipment at Rippling Woods

Grade Number of Available Shared Technology Classroom Teacher

K 5 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● iPad

1st 5 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

2nd 4 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

3rd 4 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

4th 4 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

5th 4 Teachers ● Smart Board- ● Chromebooks ● Microsoft

measures to connect it to the WIFI system.

their students to benefit from this program.

Technology is also used by teachers to assess Kindergarten students. The KRA is an

the type of technology used by teachers and students.

Figure 2: Assessments by Grade Level

Name of Grade Technology Used to How Type of Comments

MAP-R 3-5 Chromebooks Fall, winter Reading Administered

the year 2017.

Two or more races 45

Figure 4: Special Education for K-5 Students Disability

Disability Code Number of

504 PLAN >32

(PARCC) during the 2017-2018 school year.

Figure 5: PARCC ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Source: 2017 Maryland Report Card

technology plan is to provide a fair distribution of technology equipment. A second goal is to

variety of technologies for learning and collaboration (MTLSS, 2007).

Students (ISTE, 2018).

technology tools to succeed in the classroom. Currently, there is an unequal distribution of

School Technology Goals

1. Students in grades K-5 will have access to Chromebooks on a daily basis.

4. Chromebooks will be support math, reading and writing instruction.

use with their students.

evaluate the effectiveness of technology use.

into the classroom.

Teacher Technology Objectives

Objective 1: Teachers will be able to demonstrate proper use of technology in the

Objective 2: Teachers will be able to use Chromebooks to increase the level of

Objective 3: Teachers will be able to collaboratively work together to provide a

Student Technology Objectives

Objective 1: Students in grades 2 through 5 will be able to use Chromebooks to support

math, reading and writing instruction.

Objective 3: Students will be able to use a variety of technology tools to create

documents and multimedia presentations.

Figure 9: Detailed Budget for School Technology Plan

Type of Technology Amount Needed Cost per Item Total

Smart Boards 25 $4,599 $114,975

Chromebooks 250 $199 $49,750

Training 10 $120 $1,200

Subscription to 1 $270 $270

Subscription to 1 $1,165 $1,165

Subscription to 1 $1,065 $1,065

Subscription to 1 $495 $495

Subscription to 1 $525 $525

Total: $8,438 $169,445

and retain more information while using the Chromebook.

Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students

Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of