ICT+Strategic+Plan

** 2009-2011  **      **  DRAFT  ** ** Background **
 * ICT Strategic Plan  **

Chisnallwood Intermediate School is part of a MoE funded ICTPD contract. We have completed an ICT audit in May 2009. Lisa has been appointed as lead teacher. The school is well resourced with 180 computers, each classroom has a ceiling mounted projector and there are 8 Promethean ACTIVboards interactive whiteboards in use.

This strategic plan has been designed to provide a framework for curriculum review and design with a focus on ICT; the intent being to make teaching and learning meaningful for our staff, students and community.

// "Individual schools have scope, flexibility and authority to design and shape their curriculum so that teaching and learning is meaningful and beneficial to their particular communities of students." // (P 37) New Zealand curriculum. ** Strategic Goals 2009 - 2011 **

1. Development of a shared ICT vision.

2. Development of strong, collaborative leadership capacity to lead, manage and sustain the necessary e-learning changes. (Port Hills cluster application)

3. Development of an awareness of current pedagogy and needs of our students as 21st century learners.

Teachers and children are using ICT throughout the day as an integral part of the teaching and learning activities in their classroom programme. ICT applications are used as tools for brainstorming, planning, organising, gathering, analysing, sharing, creating and communicating. Teachers ensure that ICT is available to all children.
 * 1. ICT is integrated into learning activities across the curriculum. **

Computers and other technologies are used to accomplish authentic tasks, rather than on instruction in ‘computer skills.’ ICT skills are acquired as a means to an end, and students are supported to select and use various computer applications to accomplish a wide variety of tasks.
 * 2. ICT is used as a tool to help accomplish tasks rather than a subject. **

“The school vision can easily stagnate. Therefore, it must be regularly expressed, proclaimed in word and deed, and communicated through mission statements, mottos, logos, and the behaviour of formal and informal leaders.” Bennis & Nanus, 1986
 * The vision is constantly referred to. **

** Operational Plan **

Development of a shared ICT vision.
 * Goal: Vision **


 * ** Strategy **  || ** Outcome **  || ** Timeline **   || ** Responsibility **  ||
 * Convene group to lead the development of the ICT vision.

Meetings (with staff, community & selected students) held to discuss readings, research, and ideas for a shared ICT vision. Visit leading schools.

Document vision statement.

Develop and action a plan to communicate the vision. || A process with timeline has been developed and shared.

Staff and community understand how ICT can be integrated to enhance learning. Participants feel ‘heard’ and ‘valued’.

ICT vision has been completed. It is clear, concise and easily understood by all stakeholders.

The school is successfully communicating the impact of ICT on learning.

The community has a greater understanding of the benefits of ICT. || Sep 2009

Nov 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009 onwards ||  Deputy Principal and ICT lead teacher

Principal, Deputy Principal or ICT lead teacher

Principal, Deputy Principal or ICT lead teacher

Principal, Deputy Principal or ICT lead teacher  ||

Development of strong, collaborative leadership capacity to lead, manage and sustain the necessary e-learning changes.
 * Goal: Leadership **

** Goal: Access to Resources ** Provide staff and students with robust access to ICT.
 * ** Strategy **  || ** Outcome **   || ** Timeline **   || ** Responsibility **  ||
 * All schools contribute and collaborate to a cross cluster shared theme. ||  Teachers and students are more confident in the use of web2 tools, for communication.  ||  Term 1 2010  ||  ICT lead teachers  ||
 * On-going PD ||  Strong leadership by ICT lead teacher and Principal to inspire and support staff.  ||  On-going  ||  ICT lead teacher and principal  ||


 * ** Strategy **  || ** Outcome **   || ** Timeline **   || ** Responsibility **  ||
 * Using the ICT audit, develop a plan and budget for the acquisition and replacement of ICT equipment, and technical support. ||  The ICT plan is complete and shows alignment of resources to the vision.

The implementation of the ICT plan is monitored and reviewed regularly.

Data has been gathered, documenting progress, and identifying next steps for development.

Regular ICT reports are developed for the BOT and community showing progress. ||  ||  Principal, Deputy principals or ICT lead teacher   ||
 * Have a central system to store useful websites and tools. ||  Staff will easily access useful web 2 tools and websites.   ||   ||  ICT lead teacher and mentors  ||
 * Have ICT equipment that is easily accessible by all staff for all levels.  ||  ICT equipment will be ready to use and easily accessible by all staff members.   ||   ||  ICT lead teachers  ||

Teachers will be conﬁdent, effective and purposeful users of ICT.
 * Goal **
 * Goal: Teacher expertise **

as they integrate ICT into learning. || Teachers will be inspired, and be given confidence and tools to use in the classroom. || On-going  ||  Principal, Deputy Principals, ICT lead teacher || into their classroom. || Teachers will be confident and feel supported when trying new skills, programmes and ICT technologies. || On-going  ||  Nick (E-time) Principal ICT lead teacher and mentors ||
 * ** Strategy **  || ** Outcome **   || ** Timeline **   || ** Responsibility **  ||
 * Visit other classrooms to learn with and from students and accomplished teachers,
 * Ongoing follow-up support and assistance in applying what is learned during PD
 * To provide PD that is tailored to meet each teacher’s level of understanding and application. ||  Teachers will be confident and feel supported when trying new skills, programmes and ICT technologies.  ||  On-going  ||  Nick (E-time)   ||

Enrich students’ understanding of the world through the effective use of e-learning.
 * Goal: Teaching and Learning **


 * ** Strategy **  || ** Outcome **   || ** Timeline **   || ** Responsibility **  ||
 * Provide easily accessible ICT in each classroom.  ||  Teachers and students will have easy access to ICT in their own classroom.

Teaching and learning will be enhanced through the use of ICT. || On-going  ||  Principal, deputy Principals ICT lead teacher || Principal, deputy Principals, ICT lead teacher ||
 * On going ICT PD. ||  Students will be confident, effective and purposeful users of ICT.  ||  On-going  ||  Nick (E-time)
 * Learning outcomes and success criteria is established with students ||  Learning is relevant.

Students are encouraged to identify how ICT tools may assist their work towards success criteria. ||  ||  Teachers   ||

All students in the school have access to learning with high-quality technologies, irrespective of their year level, class, physical, gender, race, socio-economic status, learning needs or abilities.
 * Goal: Equity **


 * ** Strategy **  || ** Outcome **   || ** Timeline **   || ** Responsibility **  ||
 * Teachers are using all of the ICT equipment available and providing the skills and systems within the classroom. ||  Students make informed decisions about when and how to use ICT.

Enhanced teaching and learning throughout the school. || On-going  ||  Principal, deputy Principal, ICT lead teacher || ICT lead teacher ||
 * Include teacher aids in ICT PD to enable them to supervise students.  ||  Students with special learning needs are catered for.   ||  On-going  ||  Principal, deputy Principal,