Juan Bottia

TIE 532
Applications of Technology in Schools
Dr. Steve Curda

Orchard Place Elementary Technology Plan

I. Mission of Organization:

District 62 Mission Statement is In partnership with parents and the
community, the mission of the Des Plaines education system is: To equip
our students with the skills necessary for their success as responsible
citizens, productive workers, and lifelong learners by providing the nest
possible education climate, curriculum, resources, and staff.
Teaching and Learning at Orchard Place Elementary
Learning can take place anywhere, at any time. We no longer have to
be constrained by school buildings or other school schedule.
Students increasingly take more responsibility for their own education
while instructional staff will guide their inquiries.
Technology can lead to more opportunities for individualized
instruction, especially for those on the edge of traditional schooling
such as the physical handicapped, the gifted, and those with
disabilities.

II. Opportunities for Enhancement:

87% of teachers at Orchard Place Elementary do not have a classroom
website.
13% of teachers at Orchard Place Elementary use their classroom
websites exclusively for teacher-parent communication.
59 % of teachers at Orchard Place Elementary would like to receive
assistance in designing a classroom website.
Link to survey (10/17/13): SURVEY (23 teachers took the survey)

III. Benefits of Creating a Classroom Website:

A classroom website is a hub meant to guide students during their
online learning experiences.
A classroom website will help differentiate and personalize learning.
A classroom website provides support and guidance during research
and web quest projects.
A classroom website give parents an opportunity to play a role in their
childrens education.
A classroom website will facilitate vertical collaboration between
grade levels.
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IV. Solution:

Create and conduct a classroom website design workshop:
1. A website will de created for this workshop in order to
differentiate, instruct, and guide teachers.
2. The workshop will show testimonials of students that already
use a classroom website.
3. Working classroom websites will be used to model coaching.
4. K, 1st, and 2
nd
grade will work together to design the blue print
of their websites.
5. 3
rd
, 4
th
, and 5
th
grade will work together to design the blue print
of their websites.
6. The workshop will provide brainstorming sessions between all
grade levels.
7. Teachers would have the opportunity to continue seeking
assistance after the workshop (Internet caf or face to face).
8. Total Time for workshop: 3 hours.

VI. Funding:

The workshop can be conducted during a staff meeting.
2 Teachers are needed to teach the workshop.
Cost for designing and delivering the workshop: $264 (8 Hours)

VII. Evaluation and Reporting
At the end of the school year the same survey will be given to the
teachers who attended the workshop.
In order to make this workshop self-sustainable an Internet caf will
be created for teachers to seek help.
No income necessary to continue funding this project.