Technology Integration Planning Development Plan for 2010/2011

Groups to benefit from ICT infusion SCHOOL STAFF STUDENTS PARENTS/ STAKEHOLDERS

Groups to benefit from ICT infusion School- More effective delivery of the curriculum Staff- Collaboration, integration of curriculum, creative methods used to motivate students’ engagement, time saving Students- More time on task, motivation and interest, improved academic performance Parents- Subsidised cost of education, Empowerment through exposure and training. Stakeholders- More involved and motivated, benefit of skilled workforce,

Group expectations of each other SCHOOLSTAFFSTUDENTSSTAKEHOLDERS SCHOOLIntegrated ICT in the classroom Develop their ICT skills- research, critical thinking Support- infrastructure, technical, training, resources STAFFProvide resources and training Ethical use of ICT and to develop aptitude and competencies Support- infrastructure, technical, training, resources STUDENTSProvide resources and skilled personnel To effectively deliver the curriculum-infusing ICT Support- social/ emotional, financial STAKEHOLDERSCollaboration re- ICT integration To effectively deliver the curriculum-infusing ICT Functionally literate, skilled, positively productive and responsible citizens

Resources Required Infrastructural upgrades- building, electrical, storage Human Resources- personnel (teachers, technicians) Training- continuous professional development ICT equipment and software Security

The Relative Advantage What is the Advantage of infusing the Technology? -Easy access to school data -Efficient and effective communication -Collaboration for improved teaching Overall Objectives -To prepare students with life skills for the 21 st century -To encourage continuous learning amongst all stakeholders

Objective and Measurement Students Improve assessment scores Increase student research skills w/use of technology Promote time on task – Reduction of indiscipline – Increase in student motivation Measurement Formative and Summative assessment Attendance records Discipline records

Objective and Measurement Teachers Improved students’ performance Increase teachers use of ICT Improved time on task – Completion of curriculum – Increase in teacher/student motivation Measurement Review of internal and external exam results Clinical supervision

Measurement (2) School: Indices (Last Yr vs. Present Yr) 1.Physical improvements (technology) 2.Spill Over Effect +- (Pervasiveness) 3.Initial Challenges 4.Lessons Learnt

Integration Strategies Term 1 Needs Assessment for staff and students based on questionnaire Organize infrastructure Sensitization Review Term 2 Training Monitoring and Implementation Review Term 3 Sharing best practices Monitoring and continuing implementation Evaluation and review

Integration Strategies Conduct sensitisation sessions-through workshops / seminars Develop infrastructure and provide resources Conduct a needs assessment Term 1

Integration Strategies Clinical Supervision to monitor the implementation of ICT Departments and HODs develop Lesson Plans to incorporate ICT Host -Professional development workshops Term 2

Integration Strategies Review /Post mortem Upgrade and improve resources Re-evaluation and introduction of improvement requirements Sharing best practices - collaboration Term 3

Preparation of Instructional Environment Needs Assessment Conduct Repairs Acquire resources Sensitization and Training

Plan Revisions Do we need new measurements? Are additional resources required? Who will take them? What Corrective Actions are needed?

Monitoring & Evaluation Objectives TeacherStudentSchoolMoe_ICT