Middle School

Technology Quality Team

March 3, 2016
4:00 to 6:30 PM
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IV.

Quick Review of Middle School TQT Meetings past two years.

The Essential Conditions for Effective Technology Integration
A. District Technology Plan In developing stages
Strategic Plan Growth Plan
District Technology Quality Team Website
The Technology Data Dashboard
A. Why?
B. Important MS Data Points
1. # of Devices
2. Ratio
3. Lab Usage/Device Non-Usage
4. 21st Century Results - Sarah
a) Top 2 areas of need - .
(1) 6 - Students
demonstrate a sound understanding of technology
concepts, systems and operations.
(2) b. Select and use
applications effectively and productively. 0.68
(i)
t
eacher-directed technology use, e.g. create
a Google slide presentation to... ; part of
effective technology use is determining the
appropriate tool for the job.

(3) 6a. Understand and

use technology systems. 0.98
(i)
c
hoose from tools like cell phone, tablet,
laptop, computer, etc; a system of tools
available to a student; pulling in different
components - to demonstrate and present
this to you, I pulled data from our
assessment, researched the ISTE
standards, listed examples, etc.; students
may use an iPad to gather video footage,
then upload it to their Google Drive and use
an app to stitch video together, upload it to
You Tube and share with the class

(b) 2 Students use digital media and environments

to communicate and work collaboratively,
including at a distance, to support individual
learning and contribute to the learning of
others.
(i)
c

. Develop cultural understanding and

global awareness by engaging with
learners of other cultures. 0.92
5. Staff LOTI Results - Next Steps for that.- Cara
V. Data Reflection Activity - Sarah (15 Minutes)
A. Root Cause Hypothesis (Why? Why? Why?): Why are our 7th
grade 21st Century Skills at a Basic Level?
B. Triad discussions & Share Out:
1. What are we currently doing that would continue to
support growth in the top three areas?
2. What might be some ways to support growth with
the areas of most concern?
Integrate with instruction/curriculum changes
Look at what processes need to be adjusted i.e. PBIS, schedules
LoTi
Technology
put on backburner
Lack of PD in
tech integration
Data is old
(before tech was
provided to CFMS
Fear of letting
go of control
Needs

21st Century
PD
Fear of letting
go of control
Hard to
incorporate when 21st
century skills are not
known
Fear of
unknown
Variety of tech

100% accurate Needs

data of staff skills
Professional
Teachers know
development tech. int.
where they are at
for authentic use
w/tech int.
Guidance on
Teacher
integrating ISTE
tecnology bank
standards
Become a
Resources
priority - connected to
Explore
what we are doing flexible learning
action son SA pillar
spaces
Communicate
supports/PD available;
what are the next steps
for each teacher?
Provide
examples
Identify
barriers teachers face

VI.

Moving Forward for the Middle School

Computer Labs
Most labs are
internet access
Increase in lab
use this year
Classroom labs
well utilized
Labs not using
a lot of specialized
software
Needs
Transition
desktops to mobile
devices
In house
support system to
manage student
devices
Explore
setup/organization of
computers in labs 21st century spaces
(increase
collaboration)
Change
computer labs into
collaboration group
rooms
Detailed lab
usage reports

A. Locked In:
1. Half of old Chromebooks in classrooms will be
replaced.
2. Device allocation at the 6th grade.
3. Concentration on 21st Century Skills
a) Digital Citizenship - Student
Safety (Results)
B. Other Middle School Needs based on Data Presented:
1. Grade Levels, Curriculum Areas
VII.

Filling in the plan for 16-17 for the middle school.

VIII.

Wrap up and summary.

October 4, 2016
How do we get this information to CFMS staff?
a. October staff meeting - Sue will let staff know Wayfind
results are coming
b. Wayfind scores come out with letter explaining these
c. Date that Tech Team will be coming to CFMS (before school,
prep period, lunch period, after school)
d. Staff meeting in November will focus on Growth Pillar
e. Ongoing PD through Nicole and other members of tech team
throughout the year (every three weeks)
Are we comfortable with our own capabilities teaching others?
A. Resource update
a. Desktop usage in the library was low, led to purchase of 30
Chromebooks for library
b. Added one cart of Chromebooks to each 6th grade team
c. Upgraded 8th grade social studies Chromebooks
B. Learn Teach Lead 21 (LTL 21)
a. Personalized professional development for staff
b. Real-time application and coaching
c. Online or face to face
d. Rigor, Pacing, Choice = Staff Member
C. Why LTL 21
a. Mega Result - Post Secondary Success
b. Key indicator of Post Secondary Success - 21st century
skills for students (Future Ready Skills)
c. Future Ready Skills for Students - The ability to demonstrate,
teach and lead students through Future Ready Skills Requires educators
to be proficient in these Future Ready Skill sets as well
D. Staff Wayfind Results
a. Middle School staff score was 363 - Proficient
i. Middle School staff scored the lowest in
student learning and creativity

E.
F.

G.

H.

1. Our schools lowest LOtI results

in 2014 was student learning and creativity as well
b. Staff will take the Wayfind Assessment every other year
Student Future Ready Results
a. 261 - Basic
Focus Based on Wayfind Results
a. How often do students in your classes use presentation or
spreadsheet software as part of a lesson or project?
i. Almost never or not at all = 72%
ii. A few times each month = 25%
b. How often do your students use online tools for
collaboration, sharing or self-publishing as part of a lesson?
i. Almost never or not at all = 57%
ii. A few times each month = 35%
How?
a. Engage Staff
b. Sense of Ownership
i. Provide each staff member their detailed
Wayfind Report
ii. Work with staff in small groups to help them
navigate the Canvas Learning Platform
iii. Give staff choice to select pace, rigor and
learning style
iv. Support through online and face-to-face
v. PD Days - Tight and Loose
1. Days designated as loose could
be used to focus on developing technology skills
vi. Celebrate completions of the challenges
1. Classroom, building and district
a. Success measures
- Wayfind, PD, Engagement Level Chart
vii. Incentives
1. Conferences, In-House Grants
for Technology
Future Focus
a. 1:1
i. Not likely to be a device take home school
ii. Are our teachers ready for this?
1. Are they ready to integrate?
iii. Will need to have additional conversations with
a small group of folks to determine this