Oak Ridge HS Technology Plan

 

This plan aligns with and was adapted from the overall EDUHSD Technology Plan created by the District Technology Committee.

 

District Research-based Approach:

 

            A research-based process for the development of curriculum and staff training programs is in place in the El Dorado Union High School District through the leadership of Dennis Carocci, Assistant Superintendent.  The CASA Report, (Comprehensive Analysis of Student Achievement), a systematic review of all assessment results, is prepared annually and presented to the entire district.  The report has become the cornerstone for all curriculum development efforts.  In addition, as a requirement of the “No Child Left Behind” legislation, all adjustments to instructional approaches must be researched-based and approved by the district’s instructional leadership team (SILT).  Oak Ridge HS adheres to the Research-based approach.

 

Expected student outcomes in three to five years as a result of technology use:

            Students will be able to…

·        Use technology as a tool for learning, such as data collection outside of the classroom, doing directed searches on the Internet, and accessing electronic databases.

·        Use technology to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze, evaluate, and report findings.

·        Use technology to show evidence of achievement, via multimedia presentations, web pages, and other integrated applications.

·        Possess technological skills appropriate for higher education or the work place

·        Access learning resources at school through extended lab hours, and from home via electronic communication.

  • Be a part of the global community through the use of the Internet to observe and participate in current events through e-mail and real-time observations.
  • Evaluate their technology proficiency associated with curriculum content standards with specific feedback in each of the following areas:

§         Word processing

§         Spreadsheets

§         Databases

§         Internet Research

§         Presentation Software

§         File storage

§         Basic Technology Vocabulary

§         Ethical Use of Technology

            EDUHSD teachers and staff will provide the necessary instruction and support to achieve the following:

  • By June of 2003, 90% of incoming students will enroll in Computer Technology 1.
  •  By June of 2004, all graduating seniors will have completed the computer technology competency requirement.
  • By June of 2006, 75% of students who are members of the identified groups will utilize technology to enhance their learning.
  • All grade levels will have a 1:1 student to device ratio by June 2006.

 

Expected staff outcomes in three to five years as a result of technology use:

            Staff will be able to…

·        Facilitate learning, working less as presenters of information and more as guides for students.

·        Share resources electronically among colleagues.

·        Use computer technology to explore, evaluate, access, and integrate computer technology-based materials and instruction into the curriculum for their subject areas.

·        Access primary source documents.

  • Perform administrative functions on-line (attendance, referrals, grade reporting).
  • Access appropriate and necessary peripheral equipment and software, including printers, large screen projectors, scanners, digital cameras, etc. 
  • Access professional development to increase their strategies and techniques for integrating technology

 

The El Dorado Union High School District will fully implement the use of