Technology Integration Planning

1. Technology Integration Planning Guidelines for Development A Visual Guide

2. Map Expectations Identify Groups Key Question: Identify the groups to benefit from the ICT infusion Intervention What should each group expect from ICT Infusion? What do each of these groups expect from each other? What resources are required?

3. Key Question: Identify the groups to benefit from the ICT infusion Intervention What should each group expect from ICT Infusion? What do each of these groups expect from each other? What resources are required? 1. Students 2. Use provided resources (laptops) to productively enhance the curriculum 3. To demonstrate the proper usage of available technology 4. Internet, computers, projector • Teachers • To be able to deliver a TPACK lesson to create a 21st Century classroom. • Students to become engaged in student-directed learning. • Continuous training. Internet, computers, projector

4. Resource Requirements Needs: Charging cabinets, proper security, continuous training, for teachers, Timeframe:- During and the end of each term and academic year Measurements: projects, coursework exams, practical exams, Language Arts – pretests and post tests

5. What is the Relative Advantage? • What is the Advantage of infusing the Technology? • To be able to reach students who are digital citizens. • To make students better equipped to become productive members of society. • Students have an advantage because they live in a technology-rich environment. They have been given their own laptops to enhance their educational experience. • Overall Objectives? • To attain the ideals of the 21st Century classroom.

6. Objective of Infusion Students - Examples • Improve assessment scores • Increase student research skills w/use of technology • Productive use of technology • Promote self directed learning • Promote time on task • Reduction of mis-behaviour • Increase in student motivation Teachers • To reach students in an environment in which they are familiar. • Cater to the students of different abilities. • Enhance teaching strategy (spice up lesson).

7. How will you Measurement (1) Students • Various assessment tools • Quizzes • Projects • Puzzles • Games • Exams Teachers • Clinical supervision • Students’ performances

8. Measurement (2) School: Indices (Last Yr vs. Present Yr) • Physical improvements (technology) • Dead zones – wireless Internet access not available throughout school compound. • Spill Over Effect +- (Pervasiveness) • Pre-existing projectors and computer labs • Initial Challenges • Older computer lab in need of refurbishment • Lessons Learnt • Planning needs to be done for each lesson • Ensure all equipment is working before class begins. • Proper scheduling of rooms for all teachers needs to be done.

9. Integration Strategies What tools/techniques will you introduce based on your learnings for each term? What is a good starting point for integration?

10. Integration Strategies Term 1

11. Integration Strategies Term 2

12. Integration Strategies Term 3

13. Preparation of Instructional Environment

14. Plan Revisions

15. Monitoring & Evaluation