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=Framework to assist planning technology at ACHS= This is a schema I created to help understand all of the technology efforts taking place now along with future needs.

The headings are not prioritized. At this point, they are all important.

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1. Credit Recovery

 * Needs to be web based.
 * Aventa and e2020 are used the most in Kansas high schools.
 * ALEKS may fit in here with math classes that go from 3 grade to pre-AP calc, chemistry, physics

**2. 1 to 1 Initiative**

 * All netbooks need to be functioning properly
 * Handout to frosh core teachers on Nov. 29.
 * Must have student Gmail accounts set up prior to Nov. 29.
 * Utilize inservice day on Dec. 3 for training.
 * Must decide which teachers will train on what software.
 * Begin using in classrooms Dec. 6

**3. Professional Development**

 * Who will train teachers
 * Teachers need to be purposeful about using technology. This comes through staff development.
 * What software do teachers need and in what order should it be trained?
 * Atomic Learning [|Atomic Learning]
 * Anytime, Anywhere learning foundation - @http://www.aalf.org/

4. Software

 * School Fusion - is Moodle needed?
 * Google Docs
 * Math XL
 * Wikispaces
 * Blogs
 * ETS Criterion writing program [|ETS Criterion][|Ordering information through Houghton Mifflin]
 * Schoology, Edmoto (combination of social networking and academics)
 * Who will the go-to person in the building to answer questions?
 * Additional curriculum specific software may be useful, like Geometer's Sketchpad for math.
 * Many of the computers currently operating in the building need updating. The web browsers installed on the Business Lab computers are not even capable of running Google Docs.

**5. Writing Lab**

 * In library
 * Laptops

**6. Promethian Board**

 * Need mounted
 * Need new LCD projectors
 * Need computer to run software.

**7. Student Training**

 * Google Docs
 * Gmail
 * Math XL

a. Teacher
1. Laptops in lieu of desktops

b. CTE
1. PLTW a. Robotics

2. Business Lab

3. Broadcasting Need classroom printer

4. Journalism

5. Art Need updated Macs similar to ones in Broadcasting class


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