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Woodbury City Public Schools

Three Year Technology Plan

July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016

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Web Version - Signed copy is on file ********

County: Gloucester County Code: 15

District/Charter School or Affiliation: Woodbury City Public Schools

District Code: 5860

Grade Levels: Pre K - 12

Web site: www.woodburysch.com

Date Technology Plan approved by school board or governing body: 4/24/2013

Is the district compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)? (Y/N)

Y

Please indicate below the person to contact for questions regarding this technology plan:

Name: (print) Ian Gordon

Title: District Technology Coordinator

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone_856-853-0123 ext 281

Signature: __________________________Date: 4/17/13

Superintendent/Lead Person Approval:

District Superintendent/Lead Person:(print) Joseph Jones, III

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone 856-853-0123 ext. 230

Signature: _______________________________Date: 4/17/13



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County Coordinating Council Approval:

Lead Agent: (print) _____________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________________

E-mail: ______________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________Date:_________________________

NJ Department of Education



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District/Nonpublic School/ Charter School

Three-Year Educational Technology Plan Checklist

This Document in: PDF | Microsoft Word

DIRECTIONS: Place a check in the unshaded COMPLETED column when the TASK has

been completed.

Completed

TASK Req’d

by E-

Rate

Not

req’d E-

Rate DATE:

Provide your educational technology plan‟s creation date (the date

when the technology plan first contained all of the required elements

in sufficient detail to support the products and services requested on

the Form 470).

Tech Plan creation date: 4/17/2013

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DIRECTIONS:

Answers to questions regarding e-rate compliance:

Address the numbered items below in a separate District/Nonpublic School/Charter School

educational technology plan document.

Indicate in the PAGE # column, the page number where the corresponding information is found.

For purposes of this document, “educators” are defined as school staff who teach children,

including librarians and media specialists.

Sample table templates are provided (see links embedded in this document) to assist in the

development of the educational technology plan. Please use these table templates unless

information is already in a digital form.

Indicate in the unshaded

spaces the page number



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THREE-YEAR GOALS:

3. List clear goals for 2013-2016 that address district needs. There must be strong connections

between the proposed physical infrastructure (bandwidth, cabling, electrical systems,

networks) and goals. Include goals for using telecommunications and technology that

support 21st century learning communities.

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THREE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION AND STRATEGIES TABLE:

4. Describe the realistic implementation strategies to improve education. Include in the

description the timeline, person responsible and documentation (or evidence) that will prove

the activity occurred. Address only „a‟ and „b‟ below to meet e-rate requirements. Address

all areas below to continue planning for a technology-rich learning environment.

a. telecommunications,

b. information technology,

c. educational technology (including assistive technologies), and student technology

readiness in preparation for online testing in 2014-2015.

d. Student technology readiness in preparation for online testing 2014-2015

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where the corresponding

information is found

Inventory Sample Table Req’d by E-

Rate

Not req’d

by E-Rate

TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY: 1. Describe the technology inventory needed to improve student academic achievement in the

2013-2014 school year that informs the basis for the Form 470. Include in the description

the internal connections and basic maintenance for 12 months of the e-rate funded year,

such as the following areas:

a) Technology equipment including assistive technologies

b) Networking capacity

c) Filtering method

d) Software used for curricular support and filtering

e) Technology maintenance and support

f) Telecommunications equipment and services

g) Other services

NOTE: If this plan is intended to be used for three years of E-Rate funding, provide anticipated

inventory information for all three years. See Inventory Sample Table. Definitions of items eligible

for e-rate discounts

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NEEDS ASSESSMENT:

2. Describe the needs assessment process that was used to identify the necessary

telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services to improve education.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES:

5. Professional development strategies should ensure that staff (teachers, school library media personnel

and administrators) knows how to effectively use the technologies described in this plan to improve

education, and will continue to support identified needs through 2016.

Address only ‘a’ below to meet e-rate requirements. Address all areas below to continue planning for

a technology-rich learning environment.

Describe the planned professional development strategies by addressing each of the following

questions:

a) How will ongoing, sustained professional development be provided to all educators, (including

administrators) that increases effective use of technology in all learning environments, models 21st

century skills, and demonstrate learning experiences through global outreach and collaboration in

the classroom or library media center?

b) What professional development opportunities, resources and support (online or in person) exist for

technical staff?

c) c How will professional development be provided to educators on the application of assistive

technologies to support educating all students?

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Evaluation Plan: 6. Describe the evaluation process that enables the progress and effectiveness of goals to be

monitored.

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7. Describe the process to make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and

opportunities as they arise.

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FUNDING PLAN (July 2013 – June 2014): Provide the anticipated costs for 2013-2014 by source

of funds (federal, state, local and other) and include expenses such as hardware/software,

digital curricula including NIMAS compliance, upgrades and other services including print

media that will be needed to achieve the goals of this plan. Allow specific provisions for

interoperability among components of such technologies to successfully achieve the goals of

this plan.

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NJ Department of Education District/Nonpublic School/ Charter School Three-Year Educational Technology Plan Checklist

Review Procedures for District/Nonpublic School/ Charter School Educational Technology Plan

Educational Technology Plan Review and Approval:

The County Office of Education will set the timeline for review, submission and approval of district

and Charter School educational technology plans. The County Office of Education will complete

an online form by June 15th

indicating the districts and Charter Schools with approved educational

technology plans. Nonpublic School Educational Technology Plans may be reviewed and letters

issued by the Certified Technology Plan approvers found on the Universal Service Administrative

Company web site: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/tech/default.asp.

http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/nimac/

http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/tech/default.asp



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Notification of Approval:

The NJDOE’s Office of Educational Technology will send a notification of approval to the Chief

School Officers of the approved districts and Charter Schools. Nonpublic School Educational

Technology Plan approvals are not listed on the NJDOE website. Therefore, their approval

letters do not have to be submitted to the NJDOE.

Posting your plan:

The NJDOE’s Office of Educational Technology suggests that school districts, nonpublic schools

and Charter Schools post the approved educational technology plan on their web site.

For Assistance: To answer questions or concerns, contact the district or Charter School’s County Office of Education (contact information found at http://www.state.nj.us/education/counties) or e-mail the NJDOE’s Office of Educational Technology at [email protected]

http://www.state.nj.us/education/counties

mailto:[email protected]



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Web Version - Signed copy is on file

Stakeholder Table

Title Name Signature

Superintendent Joseph Jones, III

Principal Denise Dunham

Technology Coordinator Ian Gordon

Curriculum

Supervisor/Curriculum

Committee Member

Jason Vivadelli

Teacher Devon DiBenedetto

Special Education

Teacher

Library Media

Specialist

Guidance

Board Member Eliza White

Parent Theresa Slusser

Student

Community Member Lindsay Wilhelmi



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Introduction:

The goals and strategies outlined in this technology plan are intended to integrate

technology into instruction, thereby assisting students in meeting state academic

standards, as well as developing their life-long learning skills. The objectives of this plan

align with the mission statement and technology vision of the district.

District Mission Statement

“Building upon our history, diversity and beliefs, the mission of the Woodbury

Public Schools, a leader in personalizing education, is to ensure each child becomes a

responsible citizen who excels in his or her endeavors and meets life‟s challenges

with courage, confidence and pride; this is accomplished by utilizing proven

instructional strategies and innovative methods by highly skilled and dedicated

individuals in partnership with families, our city and the global community."

District Technology Vision

The Woodbury City School District is committed to creating a curricular framework that

integrates and utilizes innovative technology as a tool to advance student learning and to

empower students to become independent lifelong learners in a rapidly changing,

information-filled age. The thorough integration of technology into each discipline in the

curriculum becomes a unifying force that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and

enables the school district to serve as a center for all citizens in the community.

Technology supports school reform by providing students and staff with the information

required to achieve state mandated standards. Technology will support the achievement

of the district goals as outlined in the board approved Strategic Plan. Achievement of the

goals established by Woodbury City Public Schools will be supported by both the

technological systems and related professional development.

Technology resources will be used to personalize learning for all students. In addition

technology will be used to access student data to ensure that instruction is based on

student need. Technology will become part of the district‟s efforts to accelerate and

extend learning for students who have mastered required competencies.

Assistive technologies will support the district‟s effort to provide personalized learning to

all students. The district provides technology-based accommodations as part of the

students‟ IEP process. An action plan is developed for students determined to be in need

of assistive technology. Strategies and technology resources are outlined and technology

resources incorporated into the instructional setting. Training is provided as needed so

staff can effectively implement the use of the prescribed technologies.



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This technology plan will be reviewed periodically by a district technology committee

and adjusted to provide the school district with the flexibility, timeliness, and promotion

of the collaborative efforts necessary for achieving an equitable and effective integration

of technology with the New Jersey Core Curricular Content Standards, as well as the

Common Core Standards.



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1. Technology Inventory

The Woodbury Public School district provides a local and wide area network to

accomplish the goals set forth in this technology plan, as well as meet the technology

needs of staff, students and community. Network resources, network space for saving and

accessing work, a robust district web site, and software applications are available to all

staff and students. Computer labs, classroom computers, Smart Board technology, mobile

laptop carts, and other devices enable the district to meet instructional needs.

Software and Infrastructure

The district-wide network provides the infrastructure required to support the technology

needs of the school district. Microsoft Exchange Server provides e-mail for Woodbury

City Public Schools Staff, Gaggle is provided for Jr/Sr High Student emails. Network

security and content filtering is provided through the use of a Fortigate UTM Appliance

at the district level. All district servers are currently backed up daily to disk and weekly

to tape using Symantec Backup Exec. A new solution is being sought at the time of this

writing.

Software applications available within the district enable students and staff to accomplish

established goals. Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office are

components of all district computers. Administrative software includes PowerSchool and

the accompanying teacher grade book, Power Teacher. These administrative programs

are web based to provide flexibility of use by staff and administration. Parental access to

these programs is also provided to support district efforts to communicate effectively

with parents concerning student achievement and attendance. A health data program,

School Nurse Assistant Program (SNAP), is used by the health professionals within the

district. Tracker is used for the generating of IEPs.

The district uses a web based curriculum management application, Curriculum Mapper.

This application creates a database of district-wide curriculum, enabling effective

communication of district goals, as well as a platform for articulation and revision of

curriculum. Data driven revisions to curricula are implemented in response to

standardized test results. The program also enables teachers to reference both Common

Core Standards and NJCCCS, thereby providing a platform to support district efforts to

track and create standards based instructional models.

Woodbury City Public Schools also uses the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)

program to provide data that drives decisions on instructional strategies, curriculum

revision, and professional development needs.

In addition, the district has content specific software in major content areas that is

revisited and updated annually. Web-based subscription services also provide resources

needed to achieve our district goals. Web-based instructional software, for example



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Study Island, Accelerated Math and Reading , Reading A to Z, and PLATO help to

complete the inventory of resources available to the students and teachers in Woodbury

City Public Schools.

See Appendix A for district software inventory.

In addition the district provides adequate bandwidth and wireless connectivity to meet

current technology needs. As more devices are added to the network wireless systems

will need to grow to accommodate the additional devices. Bandwidth usage is regularly

reviewed and will be increased when there is a need and it has been budgeted for and

approved.

Internet safety is taught through curriculum and enforced by district administered web

filtering. There are 8 Categories each with many sub-categories that are filtered based on

the Technology Committee‟s suggestions and federal/state/local requirements. Sites are

re-categorized to block or unblock them as staff requests them. Administration,

Teachers/Staff, Jr/Sr High students and Elementary students each have different filtering

sets applied to them. Certain categories allow for staff to override the block if they

preview it outside of class and deem it appropriate for a class.



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Technology Inventory Table The following table summarizes the technology inventory

needed to improve student achievement through 2016:

Technology Plan Checklist for NJ School Districts/Charter Schools

2013-2016

Three Year Technology Plan Inventory Table

AREA OF NEED DESCRIBE FOR

2013-14

DESCRIBE FOR

2014-15

DESCRIBE FOR

2015-16

Technology

Equipment

including assistive

devices

-Replace obsolete or

purchase additional

computers, laptops

and other district

electronic devices as

needed

- Upgrade and/or

replace network

servers as required

- Maintain/expand

wireless coverage

-Purchase assistive

devices for special

needs students

-Replace obsolete

or purchase

additional

computers, laptops

and other district

electronic devices

as needed

-Upgrade and/or

replace network

servers as required

- Maintain/expand

wireless coverage

-Purchase assistive

devices for special

needs students

-Replace obsolete or

purchase additional

computers, laptops

and other district

electronic devices as

needed

-Upgrade and/or

replace network

servers as required

- Maintain/expand

wireless coverage

-Purchase assistive

devices for special

needs students



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2013-2014

DESCRIBE FOR

2014-2015

DESCRIBE FOR

2015-2016

Software Used for

curricular support

and filtering

-Renew online

testing programs as

needed to ensure

current data on

student achievement

of educational

standards, as well as

to personalize

instruction

-Renew online

curriculum mapping

subscriptions to

monitor and assess

use of innovative

technology in all

curricular areas

-Update/renew

yearly subscriptions

to web based

filtering and

instructional

programs

-Purchase upgraded

curricular related

software as needed

-Renew online

testing programs as

needed to ensure

current data on

student

achievement of

educational

standards, as well

as to personalize

instruction

-Renew online

curriculum

mapping

subscriptions to

monitor and assess

use of innovative

technology in all

curricular areas

-Update/renew

yearly

subscriptions to

web based filtering

and instructional

programs

-Purchase

upgraded

curricular related

software as needed

-Renew online testing

programs as needed

to ensure current data

on student

achievement of

educational

standards, as well as

to personalize

instruction

-Renew online

curriculum mapping

subscriptions to

monitor and assess

use of innovative

technology in all

curricular areas

-Update/renew yearly

subscriptions to web

based filtering and

instructional

programs

-Purchase upgraded

curricular related

software as needed



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2013-2014

DESCRIBE FOR

2014-2015

DESCRIBE FOR

2015-2016

Technology

Support and

maintenance

-Purchase

maintenance

contracts for new

equipment

-Renew maintenance

contracts for existing

equipment, as

needed

-Purchase and renew

maintenance and

support for

networked software

programs, as needed

-Purchase and/or

renew online

subscriptions

-Renew maintenance

contracts for

telephone system

-Purchase

maintenance

contracts for new

equipment

-Renew

maintenance

contracts for

existing

equipment, as

needed

-Purchase and

renew maintenance

and support for

networked

software programs,

as needed

-Purchase and/or

renew online

subscriptions

-Renew

maintenance

contracts for

telephone system

-Purchase

maintenance

contracts for new

equipment

-Renew maintenance

contracts for existing

equipment, as needed

-Purchase and renew

maintenance and

support for

networked software

programs, as needed

-Purchase and/or

renew online

subscriptions

-Renew maintenance

contracts for

telephone system



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2013-2014

DESCRIBE FOR

2014-2015

DESCRIBE FOR

2015-2016

Telecommunication

equipment and

services

Maintain and/or

upgrade telephone

systems as needed

Maintain and/or

upgrade telephone

systems as needed

Maintain and/or

upgrade telephone

systems as needed

Network Capacity

-Replace or upgrade

district servers and

network

infrastructure, as

required

-Upgrade wireless

coverage, as needed

-Increase wireless

capacity to ensure

efficient use of

devices as needed

-Assess and enhance

district website to

maximize use of

online resources

-Replace or

upgrade district

servers and

network

infrastructure, as

required

-Upgrade wireless

coverage, as

needed

-Increase wireless

capacity to ensure

efficient use of

devices as needed

-Assess and

enhance district

website to

maximize use of

online resources

-Replace or upgrade

district servers and

network

infrastructure, as

required

-Upgrade wireless

coverage, as needed

-Increase wireless

capacity to ensure

efficient use of

devices as needed

-Assess and enhance

district website to

maximize use of

online resources

Filtering Method Maintain

Subscriptions and/or

replace if a better

solution is found

Maintain

Subscriptions

and/or replace if a

better solution is

found

Maintain

Subscriptions and/or

replace if a better

solution is found



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2. NEEDS ASSESSMENT:

The process for assessing the needs outlined in this technology plan includes multiple

parts.

Student needs are identified through teacher assessment, as well as data received via

standardized testing and online testing programs implemented by the district to provide

real time data (i.e. MAP Testing). This assessment enables the district to establish the

goals for the Technology Plan, as well as target areas of the curriculum that could benefit

from enhanced technology resources. In addition, students in grades 4 and 8 are

administered technology assessments. In grade 4, a checklist reflective of both NETS

standards and NJCCCS technology standards is completed for each student. In grade 8

student projects are evaluated using a tool that assesses their technology proficiency of

each of the NJCCCS technology performance indicators using a NJTAP-IN format. (Both

assessment devices are included in the Appendices D and E of this document)

Professional development needs are assessed by Curriculum Coordinators and building

principals. Staff input is solicited at meetings and through surveys. Student data is also

studied to determine which areas of professional development best meet the student needs

reflected in that data. Biannually teachers complete a survey that assesses their

proficiency in technology integration. These results are used to guide the planning of

professional development and the content of technology resources needed. In addition

the Local Professional Development Committee, which seeks input from staff, creates a

professional plan that includes training on strategies for the implementation of

technology resources into instruction.

At the district level, administrators meet on a regular basis. Technology needs become

agenda items at these meetings. Innovative programs and projects that employ technology

resources are often conceived and implemented as a result of these meetings.

The district has a technology committee that meets regularly throughout the school year.

Technology needs and concerns are discussed in this forum, and strategies and innovative

technology projects are generated. Teachers/Staff and administrators comprise this

committee.

The Business Administrator and the Technology director meet on a regular basis to

determine how to best meet the technology needs of the district. This is especially

helpful when addressing long term projects such as computer replacement, purchase of

electronic devices, bandwidth needs, and enhancing wireless capacity.



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3. THREE-YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES for 2013-2016

Goal 1:

By providing additional wireless connectivity, the district will increase the use of

individual electronic communication devices to enhance learning experiences

A. Students will increase their use of wireless devices to enhance learning in and out

of the classroom

B. Students will have increased access to online curriculum for personalization of

instruction

Goal 2:

Utilizing virtual learning experiences, the district will increase opportunities for students

to demonstrate mastery through competency-based instruction

A. Students will use online resources to accelerate learning, complete independent

projects, and access virtual instruction

B. Students will utilize personal devices to remove time constraints on their learning

and achievement

Goal 3:

Educators will be provided with rich professional development opportunities, enabling

them to become leaders in using innovative technology to personalize learning for all

students

A. Teachers will demonstrate proficient use of personal electronic devices and

quality online resources as an ongoing component of their everyday classroom

instruction

B. Teachers will demonstrate proficient use of personal electronic devices and

quality online resources to assist their personalized instruction of all students



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4. Three Year Technology Plan Implementation and Strategies Table September 2013-June 2016

Goal 1: By providing additional wireless connectivity, the district will increase the use of

individual electronic communication devices to enhance learning experiences

A. Students will increase their use of wireless devices to enhance learning in and out

of the classroom

B. Students will have increased access to online curriculum for personalization of

instruction

District

Goal and

Objective

Number

Activity

Timeline

Person

Responsible

Evaluation/ Documentation

Goal 1

Objective

1A

-Electronic devices will be purchased yearly

- Increased robustness and capacity of wireless

connectivity will provide students with efficient

access to online educational opportunities

-Personal electronic devices will be an integral

part of curricular based student lessons

-Teachers will be trained to utilize electronic

devices to better incorporate technology

resources into the content of their instruction

July,

2013

To

June

2016

Technology

Director

Technology

Director

Teachers

Curriculum

Coordinators

Technology

Director/

Business

Administrator

Teachers

Teachers

Curriculum

Coordinators

Teachers

Inventory/Usage

reports

Inventory/Usage

reports

Lesson plans/

Curriculum

Maps

Training

agendas

Technology

Inventory/

Purchase orders

Lesson plans/

classroom

observations

Lesson Plans

Training

schedules ad

agendas

Lesson plans/

classroom

observations

Objective

1B

-Purchase of online curricula and subscriptions

- Students will be introduced to multiple online

sources and subscription sites related to their

curriculum

-Students will be instructed in digital citizenry

-Professional development will be provided on

strategies to embed online courses and

curriculum into their daily instruction

-Lesson plans will reflect the use of personal

electronic devices and curricular related online

resources

July,

2013

To

June

2016



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4. Three Year Technology Plan Implementation Table

September 2013 – June, 2016

Goal 2:

Utilizing virtual learning experiences, the district will increase opportunities for students

to demonstrate mastery through competency-based instruction

A. Students will use online resources to accelerate learning, complete independent

projects, and access virtual instruction

B. Students will utilize personal devices to remove time constraints on their learning

and achievement

District

Goal and

Objective

Number

Activity

Timeline

Person Responsible

Evaluation/

Documentation

Goal 2

Objective

2

A

- Increased opportunities for students to have

access to electronic devices to use to accelerate

their learning

- Students will use electronic devices to master

competencies and accelerate/extend learning

-Students will use online curricula to achieve state

required competencies

-Staff will be trained in use of electronic devices

and educational resources to be accessed on them

- A robust network and enhanced wireless

capacity will ensure efficiency in use of online

educational resources

- Subscriptions to online curricula will be

purchased to meet student needs

July,

2013

to

June,

2016

Technology Director/ Business Administrator

Classroom teachers

Classroom teachers/

principals

Curriculum Coordinators

Technology Director

Curriculum Coordinators/

principals

Technology Director/ Building Principals

Technology Committee District Administrators

Curriculum Coordinators District administrators

Technology Director

Technology/Web

Committee Staff

Budgets/ inventories

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans/ teacher evaluations

Training agendas

Inventory/Usage

Reports

Budgets/ inventories

Inventories Network usage reports

Policy posted on web site

Professional development agendas/

Classroom observation

Website content

Objective

2 B

- Electronic devices will be utilized by students in

and out of school to reduce seat time required for

competency mastery

- Policy has been formulated and implemented to

guide student access to and use of personal

electronic devices

- Professional development will be provided to

develop strategies to incorporate on line resources

and personal electronic devices into instruction to

increase out of classroom student learning

opportunities

- The district web site will be enhanced to provide

efficient use of curricular on line resources for

both students and teachers

July,

2013

to

June,

2016



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4. Three Year Technology Plan Implementation Table

September 2013-– June 2016

Goal 3:

Educators will be provided with rich professional development opportunities, enabling

them to become leaders in using innovative technology to personalize learning or all

students

A. Teachers will demonstrate proficient and safe use of personal electronic devices

and quality online resources as an ongoing component of their everyday classroom

instruction

B. Teachers will demonstrate proficient use of personal electronic devices and quality

online resources to assist their personalized instruction of all students

District

Goal and

Objective

Number

Activity

Timeline

Person

Responsible

Evaluation

Goal 3

Objective

3 A

- Teachers will model appropriate use of personal

devices and online resources

- Teachers will assist students in learning concepts

of digital citizenry and the evaluation of the

quality of online resources

- Ongoing professional development will be

provided to increase teacher awareness of online

resources and the evaluation of their content and

effectiveness

- Teachers will demonstrate advanced levels of

proficiency on the technology integration

Spectrum

July,

2013

To

June,

2016

Classroom teachers

Classroom teachers

Curriculum

Coordinators/ District

Administrators

Administrators

Curriculum Coordinators

Teachers/ Building principals

Technology Director/Business

Administrator

Teachers/ Special Ed

Director

Teacher evaluations

Lesson plans

Teacher evaluations

Lesson plans

Training agendas

Usage reports on online

resources

Teacher Technology

Survey/ Teacher Evaluations

Training agendas Reports on student data

Lesson Plans/ Curriculum

Mapper Content

Inventories/ purchase

orders

Training agendas

Teacher evaluations

Objective

3 B

-Ongoing professional development will be

provided to staff on strategies to measure student

achievement of standards and then use that data to

personalize instruction

- Teachers will use online student achievement

data to personalize instruction

-Electronic devices will be purchased for staff, and

policy followed to guide their use

- Teachers will be trained to use assistive

technologies and personal electronic devices with

special needs students

July,

2013

To

June,

2016



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Three Year Implementation Strategies

Telecommunications, information technologies and resources to be used in

implementation of the Technology Plan:

1. Web and server based applications (Measures of Academic Progress) will

be used to assess student performance, predict proficiency on NJ State

tests and support differentiated instruction initiatives.

2. MAP testing will be administered three times each year in order to prepare

student for state online testing in 2014 - 2015

3. Technology will be used to foster communication and collaboration. Email

and web site resources can support communication between students,

parents and teachers. A web based database (Curriculum Mapper) will be

used to foster communication and articulation of the curriculum.

4. Educational technology (including Web based applications Study Island,

Accelerated Reader, Plato, etc.) will be used to integrate technology into

instruction on specific New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards, and in

support of district differentiated instruction initiatives.

5. Software applications will provide opportunities to use technology

resources to increase productivity.

6. Network and infrastructure will be maintained to ensure availability and

ease in using electronic resources to foster learning.

7. A district web site will be maintained to support communication among

school, parents, and community. Parental access to student grading

information will be supported

8. Multimedia equipment will be available for student learning and

professional development.

9. High speed Internet capabilities will be provided to staff and students to

support learning and collaboration. Bandwidth and wireless capabilities

will be enhanced as needed and based on budgetary restrictions.

10. The district will provide assistive technology resources for identified

students, and implement their integration into the learning environment of

those students.



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5. Professional Development

The professional development activities noted in this plan will be coordinated by the

District Curriculum Supervisors in accordance with the Board of Education approved

Professional Development Plan.

5A.

Ongoing, sustained professional development activities for Woodbury educators will be

provided to accomplish the goals outlined in this technology plan, as well as to further the

effective use of technology in all learning environments.

Professional development activities in the Woodbury City Public Schools will ensure that

teachers use technology tools to seamlessly infuse technology and personal electronic

devices into the instruction of the core curricular standards. Professional development

activities encompass using technology enhanced data to assess student performance and

differentiate instruction accordingly (in support of the District Strategic Plan).

Woodbury City Public Schools strive to ensure that technology tools and resources are

seamlessly integrated into instruction across all grade levels and content areas. Teachers

are trained to use a technology based curriculum database (Curriculum Mapper) to

address and articulate curricula in all subject areas. Additionally, teachers receive

ongoing training and support to use technology tools to assess student achievement,

manage student grades and post pertinent information on the district web site.

1. Professional development days are included in the calendar of the Woodbury City

Public Schools. The teachers‟ calendar contains five additional days designated

for professional development. Early dismissal days are planned throughout the

school year to accommodate additional staff development activities. Additionally,

after school time is allotted to specific staff development activities

2. Evaluation forms of staff development activities are completed by staff to assess

not only the effectiveness and relevancy of the sessions, but also to allow for

input on future staff development needs

3. Grade level meetings and department meetings are utilized to address additional

professional development needs

4. Teachers‟ needs for technology oriented professional development are assessed

by a Teacher Technology Proficiency Survey. (see Appendix B for a copy of our

most recent survey )

5. The Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) consisting of teachers

and administrators meets regularly to review any and all needs assessment

information and make recommendations for in-service opportunities.

6. Teachers may submit requests for out of district professional development.

Requests are evaluated by administrative staff and subsidized by the district.

7. Needs based technology training relates directly to immediate instructional needs

impacting achievement of AYP: i.e., using MAP data to drive differentiated

instruction, curriculum revisions using Curriculum Mapper



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8. Staff Reference pages are included on the district web site to provide training and

support for district technology resources and applications

5B. Professional development opportunities exist for technical staff.

Professional Development opportunities and resources exist for technical staff. Support

contracts for equipment, networking and software applications provide help, resources,

and training for technical staff. Technical staff members are members of the Gloucester

County Technology Consortium, a forum for training and available resources.

5C. Staff development is provided to enable instructors to use assistive technologies to

support student learning. Smart Board technology is in place in the district so that all

students have access to curricular related technologies, as well as instructional modeling

on the use of these resources. Using personal electronic devices will also assist the effort

to meet the needs of students requiring assistive technologies. The district purchases

software programs that, by design, meet special needs – applications with text to speech

features, auditory feedback to learners, and voice recognition. Teachers using these

products receive training in their implementation. Student IEPs contain technology based

accommodations, and relevant staff members are trained to implement these plans using

either district personnel or independent consultants.



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Educators’

proficiency/

Identified Need

Ongoing, sustained, high-quality

professional development planned for

2013-2016

Support

Utilize electronic

devices to enhance

student learning

(Technology Plan Goal

1A)

Topic: Using Electronic Devices in the Learning

Environment

All teachers, administrators, and support

teachers will be trained to use and manage

personal electronic devices. Strategies for their

use in the classroom environment will be

included in the training. Assistive technologies

will be explored.

Professional development

time will be provided for staff

Technology staff configure

and maintain district

electronic devices

Effective use of devices will

be modeled

Strategies to embed

online courses and

curriculum into daily

instruction


1B)

Topic: Embedding on line resources and

curricula into daily instruction

All teachers and support teachers will be trained

to develop strategies for effective use of online

resources into daily instruction. Use of

Smartboard technology and personal electronic

devices will be emphasized.

Professional development

time will be provided for staff

Technology staff will

maintain district devices and

provide adequate wireless

connectivity

Curriculum Office and

building administrators will

implement training sessions

Increase teacher

awareness of online


and evaluate its

content and

effectiveness

(Technology Plan

Goals 2A and 3A)

Topic: Locating and evaluating on line


All administration and teaching staff will have

an opportunity to explore multiple online

educational resources and curricula. Strategies

for assessing the quality and effectiveness of

each resource will be incorporated into the

training.

In-service time will be

provided for collaborative

meetings by grade level or

department

The district will provide

electronic devices and robust

network resources, as well as

subscriptions to selected

online curricula

Curriculum office and

building administrators will

provide information on

effective strategies



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Using data to measure

student achievement of

standards and to

provide personalized

learning


3 B)

Topic: Strategies for using data to assess

student achievement of state standards and plan

for personalized instruction

Teachers will learn to access student test results

(MAP and state testing) to determine both

general and individual needs. Strategies to

develop personalized learning plans using

personal electronic devices and online resources

will be developed. Strategies to address

enhancing the learning of students who have

evidenced mastery of standards will be part of

these trainings.


provided to staff (Curriculum

Office will organize effort)

Technology Staff will

provide access to shared areas

with testing data

District web site will be used

to organize online resources,

as well as teacher directions

on their use

Using electronic

devices and resources

to increase out of

classroom instructional

time for students


2b)

Topic: Strategies for using electronic resources

to increase out of classroom learning

opportunities for students

Teachers will learn strategies for involving

students in the use of electronic devices and

online curriculum that can be utilized outside of

regular classroom hours. Locating resources

and strategies to involve students in their use

will be part of the training.


provided to staff (Curriculum

Office will organize effort)

The district web site will

provide a means for students

to access targeted resources

Electronic devices will be

provided to teachers and

identified students to

implement this goal



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Woodbury City Public Schools (2013 - 2016)

6. Three Year Technology Plan Evaluation Narrative

Description of process and accountability

measures to evaluate goals, objectives,

activities in section 3 of this plan

Evaluation Plan

1. Integrating Technology into the curricula

and instruction

a. Woodbury City Public Schools will

maintain an efficient local network to provide

technology resources required to integrate

technology into the curricula. Assistive

technology will be provided to those students

requiring it.

b. A high speed, protected Internet

service will be provided to student and staff so

that they have access to the technology resources

needed for technology integration. Wireless

capacity will be enhanced as needed/budgeted.

c. Quality hardware and software will be

provided to staff to enable the integration of

technology into instruction with an emphasis on

electronic devices.

d. Ongoing curriculum revisions will be

developed to include instructional activities and

strategies involving technology resources (via

Curriculum Mapper).

-Periodic inventories will be completed to assess district

technology needs (Technology Director, Business

Administrator, Technology Committee)

- District technology needs will be determined

collaboratively by the technology coordinator, business

administrator, and technology committee

- The business office and technology department will

create a plan to address these needs, replacing or

upgrading technology resources as necessary

- The technology department will implement these

upgrades and changes

-The Curriculum Office, through input from grade level

meeting and departments, will determine curricular areas

requiring revisions

- The Curriculum Supervisors and administrators will

communicate these requirements to appropriate staff

- Teachers will implement these required revisions via an

online curriculum database (Curriculum Mapper)



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Description of process and accountability

measures to evaluate goals, objectives,

activities in section 3 of this plan

Evaluation Plan

2. Enabling students to meet challenging state

academic standards

a. Woodbury City Public Schools will

provide technology resources targeted to the

NJCCCS and Common Core Standards to enable

student achievement of those standards. Students

who have demonstrated mastery of those

standards will be provided with technology

resources to enhance, extend and enrich their

learning.

b. Students will be assessed using

assessment applications (i.e. MAP testing) to

enable educators to provide targeted and

differentiated instruction to meet student needs in

achieving state standards and core standards.

c. Professional development activities will be

implemented to enable staff to use student data to

personalize student learning using electronic

resources.

- District technology needs will be determined

collaboratively by the technology coordinator,

curriculum coordinators, business administrator, and

technology committee

- The business office and technology department will

create a plan to address these needs, replacing or

upgrading technology resources as necessary

- Benchmark testing will be administered in the fall of

each year (Principals, Curriculum Coordinators)

-Test results will be studied to target standards needing

focus

- Winter testing/benchmarking will be administered to

assess ongoing progress

-Spring tests will be administered to assess student

progress (principals, district evaluation and research

coordinator, curriculum coordinators)

-Student assessment results will be studied to determine

areas of student need

-Curriculum Office will plan and implement professional

development activities to address these needs

-LPDC will assess effectiveness of trainings



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Description of process and

accountability measures to evaluate

goals, objectives, activities in section 3

of this plan

Evaluation Plan

3. Developing Lifelong learning skills

a. Technology literacy skills will

be infused throughout the student

curricula. Technology resources and

personal electronic devices will be integral

components of the student learning

environment.

b. Students will be involved in

technology-infused learning activities that

provide experience in using technology for

real world, collaborative problem solving.

Such projects will not be limited to

classroom hours.

c. Student technology literacy skills

will be assessed on an ongoing basis. On

line surveys, skills checklists, and NJTAP-

IN rubrics will be utilized. Technology

curriculum revisions, as well as

professional development activities, will

be planned in response to results.

-Curriculum Office will assess curriculum to ensure a

technology component, using Curriculum Mapper as

one evaluative device

-Students‟ technology proficiency will be assessed

using teacher grades, skill checklists, and the 8th

grade assessment detailed in Appendices D and E

- Curricula requiring revision will be identified

collaboratively by administrators, curriculum office,

and department chairs

- Curricula requiring revision will be assigned to

appropriate staff, and revisions will be implemented

using Curriculum Mapper

-Curriculum Office will assess revisions



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7. Evaluation Plan - Mid-Course Corrections

New developments and opportunities will likely arise during the course of this plan,

requiring it to be corrected or enhanced mid-course. The district will use the following

process to enable these revisions:

- Network, connectivity, and hardware needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis with

regular meetings between the Business Administrator and Technology Director.

- Inventories and usage reports will be studied on a regular basis by the Technology

Coordinator, Principals and Curriculum Coordinators.

- Monthly meetings of all district administrators will function as a forum to assess and

revise the technology goals and needs as required.

- The district technology committee meets on a regular basis throughout each school year.

New developments are generally on the agenda and will be examined in relation to the

district technology plan.

-The district professional development committee will assess new technology needs as

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8. Funding Plan

Woodbury City Public Schools will provide all technical services needed to ensure

effective use of electronic resources in order to meet the goals set forth in this technology

plan. Services will include: network maintenance and enhancement, increased wireless

capacity, sufficient bandwidth, web site maintenance, equipment purchases and upgrades,

upgrading of network infrastructure, technician services, and repairs. Equipment

purchases will include, but not be limited to, computers, servers, wireless devices,

electronic devices, switches, equipment, and peripherals (including printers, scanners,

Smart Boards, etc.). Technical services will also include computer accessories and

technical supplies.

Connectivity services will ensure high speed Internet access for use in goal achievement.

These services will include monthly fees to ISPs (bandwidth), network consultation fees,

and the acquisition of broader wireless network facilities. Also included will be yearly

fees for filtering, virus, e-mail protection, etc.

On line subscriptions and digital curricula will be used to attain technology integration

goals. License fees, maintenance and support fees, and upgrading costs of software will

be necessary to provide updated learning resources. Software will relate to curriculum

and will include, but not be limited to, Microsoft Office Professional, CAD software,

science lab software, Inspiration, and varied elementary curricular related applications.

Networked and web based software will include, but not be limited to, Accelerated Math,

Accelerated Reader, PLATO, Study Island and student multimedia programs. Software

and online resources accompanying textbooks adopted by the district will be assessed and

purchased, if deemed necessary. NIMAS compliance will address accessibility needs.

Professional development will be provided to teachers to ensure integration of resources

into the curriculum.

Student management products are used by the district to increase efficiency and

productivity. A student information system (PowerSchool) is used to track attendance,

discipline, schedules and student grades. An IEP generating program (Tracker) will be

utilized for special education students. District nurses use the SNAP application to track

student health records. Curriculum Mapper will be utilized to create an online database of

district curricula. It will be revised on an ongoing basis to reflect the integration of

technology into all content areas. The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing

program is an essential component of providing teachers with student data that allows

them to personalize learning for their students. Licensing fees, upgrades, and support

fees will be required for these programs



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8. Funding Plan Table (2013-2016)

Three-Year Technology Plan Anticipated Funding Table (2013-2014) ITEM FEDERAL

FUNDING

STATE

FUNDING

LOCAL

FUNDING

MISC.

Digital curricula Subscriptions to online resources such as Study

Island, Accelerated Math, Accelerated Reader,

Plato, fees for online courses, cost of NIMAS

compliance

$54,325

Print media needed to achieve goal Print sources to include, but not be limited to

textbooks, workbooks, scan cards, etc.

$1,200

Technology Equipment Staff and student computers, electronic devices,

peripherals, wireless carts, Smart Boards for

instruction, technical supplies (toner, media

storage devices, etc.)

$184,900

Network Capacity High speed Internet costs and upgrades, network

infrastructure, servers, switches, access points,

fiber installation costs, storage capacity for

student and staff work

$37,000

Filtering Web filtering contracts and upgrades, email

filtering software and upgrades, virus protection

software and upgrades

$7,300

Software Student software selected based on state

assessment results. Upgrades to Curriculum

Mapping and MAP programs

$17,300

Maintenance Policy and Plans Web site maintenance, maintenance contracts on

equipment and network resources. Tech support

contracts on the following: network student

software, misc.

$54,500

Upgrades Upgrades to technology resources to include but

not be limited to the following:

MAP, Curriculum Mapping, web filtering

software, productivity software, student

information system

Included in

previous

categories

Other: Management Resources Student personnel management system for

attendance, grades and scheduling, student IEP

generating program, student health records

program

$11,700



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See Appendix C for a copy of board approval of the technology plan and creation

date

Appendix A: District Software Inventory

Title Publisher Licensing Information Grades

Accelerated Math Renaissance Learning District web subscription 2-12

Accelerated Reader Renaissance Learning District web subscription 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Autodesk Design

Academy 2012

Autodesk 25 Licenses 9, 10, 11, 12

Brain Pop, Brain Pop, Jr. www.brainpop.com Web subscription 2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Creative Suite 2 Adobe 24 Licenses 9, 10, 11, 12

Curriculum Mapper Collaborative Learning

Incorporated

District Online subscription Staff

Dreamweaver CS3 Adobe 1 License Staff

Dreamweaver

CS4Premier Pro CS5.5

Adobe 24 5 Licenses 9, 10, 11, 12

Enchanted Learning Enchanted

Learning.com

Web subscription – 2 users Staff

Go Math Houghton Mifflin District web subscription K-5

Lego Mindstorms NXT Lego Site License 6



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Photoshop CS3 Adobe 24 Licenses 9, 10, 11, 12

Key Skills Sunburst Network version 1, 2, 3,4,5

Kidspiration III Inspiration Software Network version 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Kid Pix Deluxe The Learning Company Network version 1, 2, 3

Measures of Academic

Progress (MAP)

NWEA District web subscription 2-10

Math Blaster Ages 5-7 Riverside Network version K, 1, 2

Math Blaster Ages 7-9 Riverside Network version 2, 3, 4, 5

Mia‟s Language

Adventure

Help Me 2 Learn 24 Licenses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Microsoft Office

Professional 10

Microsoft District licensing 1-12

Mighty Math Calculating

Crew

Edmark Network version 3, 4, 5

Mighty Math Zoo Zillions Edmark Network version 1, 2, 3

Mixcraft 4 Acoustica 25 Licenses 9,10, 11, 12

Microtype 4 Thomas South-Western 24 Licenses 6, 7, 8



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My Reading Coach Mind Play 8 Licenses 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

New Kids for Keys Sunburst Network version 3, 4

PowerSchool Pearson Inc District License Staff

PLATO Edmentum Inc. Alt School (Scavette) 6-12

PowerTeacher Pearson. Inc District license Staff

Print Shop 23 Broderbund Site license 1-12

Read180 Scholastic 60 Licenses 6-12

Reading A to Z Learning A to Z District Web subscription K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Rosetta Stone Fairfield Language

Technologies

2 licenses per building 2-12

SNAP Professional Software

for Nurses

1 license per building Nurses

Spanish 1a with Phonics Help Me to Learn 75 Network Licenses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Study Island www.studyisland.com District web subscription 3-9

Tracker Contour Data District network license Special Ed



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Type to Learn Sunburst Site license 4, 5

Type to Learn, Jr. Sunburst Network version 2, 3



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Appendix B

Teacher Technology Survey- Woodbury City Public Schools

Technology Operations and Concepts:

Assess your capability to:

1. Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint to complete professional tasks

o Not at all

o Partially Proficient

o Proficient

o Advanced Proficiency

o Not applicable to my teaching assignment and/or level

2. View and respond to district emails

o Not at all

o Partially Proficient (occasionally)

o Proficient (daily)

o Advanced Proficiency (multiple times daily)


3. Locate technology resources and evaluate their accuracy and suitability to instruction

o Not at all


o Proficient



Technology Ethics and Safety

4. Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to the use of technology

o Not at all




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o Proficient



5. Understand the importance of following the district Acceptable Use Policy to protect privacy

and network security

o Not at all


o Proficient



Productivity and Professional Practice

6. Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers to address student learning

o Not at all


o Proficient



7. Use technology to articulate and improve district curriculum by outlining standards based

instruction in Curriculum Mapper

o Not at all


o Proficient (monthly)

o Advanced Proficiency (on an ongoing basis)


8. Use technology to communicate with parents and students, and provide evidence of student

learning

o Not at all


o Proficient (weekly)





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Teaching and Learning with Technology

9. Create technology infused lesson plans

o Not at all


o Proficient



10. Use technology and its applications to differentiate instruction

o Not at all


o Proficient



11. For those who have SmartBoards in their classrooms, use Smart Board technology to

incorporate technology resources into instruction, model the use of these resources, and

encourage active student participation

o Not at all


o Proficient (weekly)

o Advanced Proficiency (daily)


Assessment and Evaluation

12. Use technology based reports of student progress (MAP test results, Study Island reports,

etc) to evaluate student learning and revise instructional plan

o Not at all


o Proficient (each testing cycle)



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13. Use MAP data and reports to determine flexible grouping of students and strategies for

their instruction

o Not at all


o Proficient





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Appendix C: Board of Education Approval of the Woodbury City Public Schools Three Year Technology Plan

Woodbury City Public School District 25 North Broad Street Woodbury, NJ 08096

Phone (856) 853-0123 Fax (856) 853-0704

The Woodbury City Board of Education hereby approved the submission of the three-year Technology Plan, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016, to the County Office of Education.

CERTIFICATE

I, Kara L. Huber, Board Secretary of the Board of Education of the City of Woodbury in

the County of Gloucester, New Jersey, hereby certify that the foregoing extract from minutes of

a meeting of the Board of Education duly called and held on April 24, 2013, has been compared

by me with the original minutes as officially recorded in my office in the minute book of the

Board of Education and is a true, complete and correct copy thereof, and of the whole of the

original minutes so far as they relate to the subject matters referred to in the extract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of

the Board of Education on this 25th day of April, 2013.

Kara L. Huber, Board Secretary Motion: Mr. Abbott Second: Mr. Toole Roll Call Vote: Yes 9 No: 0



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Appendix D Technology Skills Checklist Grade 4

8.1.A.1 Use and understand basic technology vocabulary

Demonstrate correct start up and shutdown procedures

Identify computer parts and understand basic network terms

Identify commonly used menu items

Use mouse to navigate, move objects and select text

Demonstrate proper care and handling of equipment

Use drop down menu options

Identify components of toolbars within applications

Use printer from within various applications

8.1.A.2 Use proper keyboarding techniques to access and use technology based text

Develop keyboard awareness

Use both hands for keyboarding

Appropriate use of the following keys: Enter, Shift, Numbers,

Space Bar, Backspace, Arrow keys

8.1.A.3 Use word processing software to produce a simple document

Use a variety of desktop publishing applications

Incorporate a simple graphic into a word processing document

Format font and size of text

Use basic word processing functions (insert, delete, etc.)

Use collected data within word processing applications

• Produce, proofread, and edit documents at the keyboard

• Use passwords appropriately within district subscription sites

8.1.A.4 Use a spreadsheet template to create and interpret a simple graph or chart

• Use a spreadsheet to display a collection of data

• Use a spreadsheet and graphing programs to present a summary of a problem solving activity

8.1.A.5 Use age appropriate software to create electronic presentation

• Use age appropriate multimedia authoring applications for communication and illustration of ideas

• Use presentation software to demonstrate results of investigations of curricular related topics

• Incorporate appropriate graphics into a presentation

8.1.A.6 Create and maintain files and folders to effectively access and use technology

• Open files from hard drive or other storage device

• Save files to hard drive or other storage device

• Name files appropriately

• Use toolbars to minimize and maximize programs

8.1.B.1 Identify common used of computer applications and identify their advantages and disadvantages

• Demonstrate awareness of common uses of technology

• Match a given task with the appropriate application of technology tool to complete that task

8.1.B.2 Practice responsible social and ethical behavior when using technology information

• Care for technology and use it safely



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• Demonstrate respect for other‟s files

• Follow board AUP

Use passwords appropriately within district subscription sites

8.1.B.3 Demonstrate appropriate Internet etiquette

• Demonstrate awareness of the risks involved in electronic communication

• Follow district AUP

8.1.B.4 Recognize ethical implications of plagiarism of print, non-print and software copyrights

• Demonstrate respect for copyright responsibilities by citing sources for graphics inserted in

documents

• Cite the source of content copied from reference software into desktop publishing and presentation

applications

8.1.B.5 Recognize the need to use technology to access information for research and data gathering

• Choose appropriate distance learning tools to research curriculum related topics

• Use selected Internet sites to access remote information for reports

8.1.B.6 Identify and use age appropriate web browsers, search engines, and directories to obtain

information to solve real world problems

• Use teacher created Favorite folders to access remote information to complete a questionnaire

• Locate curricular related information within age appropriate software and Internet sites

• Gather information from on line sources to solve a teacher created problem

8.1.B.7 Search a database to locate specific information

• Browse and search interactive reference CDs and content specific software for curricular related

information

• Browse and search grade appropriate on line encyclopedias to research content area

• Locate specific information in databases

8.1.B.8 Assess the accuracy and/or bias of online information

• Assess the value of content located in electronic resources for its usefulness within a project

• Be cognizant of web site creator to assess bias

8.1.B.9 Use computer applications and online resources to solve problems both individually and

collaboratively

• Gather data as directed by teacher from software and Internet sites

• Work cooperatively with peers when using technology

• Gather information from two or more electronic sources and apply information to a given problem

solving task

• Use writing and drawing applications for problem solving and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and

stories

8.1.B.10 Identify and troubleshoot basic hardware problems

• Follow a list of troubleshooting procedures

• Distinguish between problems that can be solved directly and those that require teacher

intervention

• Develop an awareness of help menus in applications

8.2.A Use tables and graphs to represent and interpret data

• Use an information table located within an application or website to solve a problem

• Use a graph from an electronic source to gather information or solve a problem

8.2.B Develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving using appropriate

technology tools



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• Demonstrate results of investigations of curricular topics using publishing and presentation

applications

• Use spreadsheets and graphing programs to create summaries of data collected electronically

• Assess the relevancy of information to the completion of the problem presented

8.2.C Select and use appropriate technology tools to complete a task

• Associate technology tools with the types of tasks for which they can be used

• Choose appropriate software for a given task

• Use peripheral devices in completing projects

8.2.D Demonstrate how technology tools are used to simplify tasks

• Create a chart to show results of a problem solving activity

•Use spell check

• Communicate with remote partners for problem solving activity



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Appendix E Eighth Grade Technology Assessment – NJTAP-IN

Name:

Goal Advanced Proficiency (3)

Proficiency (2) Partial Proficiency (1)

Novice (0) Score Example

8.1.8.A.2: Use common features of an operating system (e.g., creating and organizing files and folders 8.1.8.A.12: Create, organize and manipulate shortcuts

Create/customize features of an operating system (e.g., shortcuts, files, and folders)

Independently use common features of an operating system (e.g., shortcuts, files, and folders)

With assistance, use common features of an operating system (e.g., shortcuts, files, and folders)

Unable to perform task with assistance

Create a folder for a PowerPoint presentation. Save and retrieve work from that location

8.1.8.A.3: Effective and accurate use of proper techniques when inputting text and data, using touch keyboarding

Able to model to others the proper techniques to effectively and accurately input text and data using touch keyboarding

Use proper techniques to effectively and accurately input text and data using touch keyboarding

With assistance input text and data, using touch keyboarding


Effectively enter text into PowerPoint

8.1.8.A.5: Create documents with advanced text formatting and graphics using word processing

Able to create a document with citations, advanced text formatting and graphics in a specific core curriculum content area

Create word processing documents independently that include advanced text formatting and graphics

With assistance, create documents with advanced text formatting and graphics using word processing


Have several pages of text in PowerPoint that include graphics and formatting changes

8.1.8.A.6: Create a file containing customized information by merging documents

Independently create a merged document in a specific core curriculum area

Independently use two or more existing documents to create a merged document

With assistance, create a file containing customized information by merging documents


Insert document or image into PowerPoint presentation

8.1.8.A.7: Construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the information

Create a spreadsheet, manipulate and process data, generate charts and graphs, and interpret results in a specific core curriculum content area

Independently construct a spreadsheet by entering data and interpreting information

With assistance, construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the information


Create an Excel document and insert into PowerPoint presentation (can be an Excel file that summarizes result of online searches)

8.1.8.A.8 Design and produce a basic multimedia project

Independently create and produce an original multimedia project in a specific core curriculum content area

Independently produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images and sound

With assistance, design and produce a basic multimedia project using text


Create the PowerPoint presentation according to assignment parameters



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8.1.8.A.9: Plan and create a simple database, define fields, input data, and produce a report using sort and query

Create a database, produce a report using sort and query, and interpret data in an original task - specific core curriculum content area

Independently create and produce a report by sorting and querying a database file

With assistance, create a simple database, define fields, input data


Use information from a web site into PowerPoint presentation

8.1.8.A.10: Use network resources for storing and retrieving data

Able to assist others with managing and organizing network resources

Independently use network resources to store and retrieve data

With assistance, use network resources for storing and retrieving data


Store and retrieve PowerPoint project from network folder

8.1.8.A.11: Choose appropriate electronic graphic organizers to construct or design a document

Use the appropriate electronic graphic organizer in an independent and original task in a specific core curriculum content area

Choose the appropriate electronic graphic organizer to create, construct, or design a document

With assistance, use an electronic graphic organizer to create, construct, or design a document


Use PowerPoint graphics, slide design and transitions

8.1.8.B.2: Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse

Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in an independent task in a specific core curriculum content area

Use copyright fair use laws as part of an assignment in a core curriculum content area

Verbalize an understanding between appropriate and inappropriate behavior related to copyright laws


Teacher observation. Project should include citation of copied documents or graphics

8.1.8.B.3: Explain the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy and the consequences of inappropriate use of technology 8.1.8.B.4: Describe and practice safe Internet usage 8.1.8.B.5: Describe and practice etiquette when using the Internet and electronic media

Distinguish safe and appropriate use and misuse of technology according to AUP when making choices while working independently

Exhibit an understanding of the district's AUP through the safe and appropriate use of technology in all core curriculum areas

Verbalizes an understanding of the approved district Acceptable Use Policy but needs assistance to follow procedures for citing sources


Teacher observation

8.1.8.B.6: Choose appropriate tools and information resources to support research and solve real world problems, including but not limited to: . Online resources, databases, search engines and subject directories

Able to effectively and efficiently use Boolean logic for research, and use filtering strategies

Independently choose appropriate tools and information resources (online resources and databases, search engines, and subject directories)

With assistance choose appropriate tools and information resources (online resources and databases, search engines, and subject directories)


Teacher observation of use of search engines and search criteria

8.1.8.B.7: Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of print and non-print electronic information resources

Able to cite and support information sources using

Independently, evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and

With assistance, evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and


Selection of appropriate and relevant on line



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credible print and non-print electronic information resources

appropriateness of print and non-print electronic information sources

appropriateness of print and non-print electronic information sources

resources for use in PowerPoint presentation

8.1.8.B.8: Use computer applications to modify information independently and/or collaboratively to solve problems

Independently and collaboratively use computer applications to modify information and solve problems in a core curriculum topic

Independently and collaboratively use computer applications to modify information and solve problems

With direct instruction use computer applications to modify, gather and sort information independently and/or collaboratively, to solve problems


Organize PowerPoint according to teacher assigned parameters

8.1.8.B.9: Identify basic hardware problems and demonstrate the ability to solve common problems

Identify, diagnose and suggest solutions for non-functioning technology systems

Identify basic hardware problems and solve common problems independently

With assistance, solve basic hardware problems


Teacher observation during project creation

8.1.8.B.10: Determine when technology tools are appropriate to solve a problem and make a decision

Identify a problem in a content area and solve the problem using the appropriate technology tool

Determining when technology tools are appropriate to solve a problem and make a decision

Select the appropriate technology tool to solve a problem from a given set of solutions


Problem will be assigned within the parameters of the project. PowerPoint should reflect using appropriate resources to accomplish task

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