JESSICA MORRIS EDEL 624 Technology Vision Statement

Our Vision Our division will continue to improve and expand on our current use of technology: For data collection and assessment of our instructional effectiveness For communication within our division and with our parents and partners in the community To improve learning outcomes for our students To ensure our students have the technology skills necessary for a bright future

The Students Through effective implementation of technology students will: Become savvy users of technology, preparing them for long-term career and educational goals Be actively engaged in learning and achieving at their highest potential Specific technology students will use include:  Educational applications on both the iPod and iPad  Library search interface Destiny Quest  Typing software such as All The Right Type 2

The Teachers Teachers will be charged with both teaching the use of technology and using it to teach the curriculum. Use of technology will:  Enhance student learning across content areas.  Allow for ease of differentiation and provide access to the curriculum for all students. Instructing students in the use of technology will:  Require appropriate professional development and opportunities to ensure teacher proficiency Specific technology teachers will use include:  CPS infrared student response systems  SmartBoards  Educational websites such as Brainpop, and Trueflix  Online materials available to support our textbook series, such as

The Administration Effective implementation of technology will make administration more efficient and allow them to better support stakeholders and the learning environment. This includes: Automating routine administrative tasks  STAR Student Information System for attendance, discipline, and Assessing effectiveness of instruction and student achievement  Interactive Achievement; STAR Math and Reading Communicating with staff and parents and disseminating information  ; SchoolMessenger service; SurveyMonkey

The Community The community’s involvement in our division will be increased through our implementation of technology. The recently revamped division and individual school websites will provide information on events and news The Parent Portal feature of STAR allows parents to access their students grades throughout the marking period SchoolMessenger delivers critical information to parents in a timely manner

In Summary… Effective implementation of technology will help all stakeholders—students, teachers, administration, and community—work together to achieve our division’s mission. The mission of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is to be a community of excellence that develops each student’s full potential to be a lifelong learner and a productive global citizen. vision of student