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Coffin and Gerry Schools Technology Plan
With PTO funding and support, the Coffin and Gerry Schools have embarked on a plan to reinvest in and better incorporate technology into our classrooms. Starting with giving the teachers the tools that they need, training in technology, and making collaboration available, the plan is to introduce and integrate new technology into the classrooms where it will be used to augment instruction.
Phase I: Bringing Technology Back into the Classroom
School Year 2005, completed
PTO Purchase of up to Date Computers for teachers
Digital Camera Purchase
Network Printer sharing
Email as a Communication Tool
Phase II: Collaboration and Communication
School Year 2006, completed
Technology Training Study Group: Integration of Technology in the Classroom
First Class: Collaboration and Communication—email, calendar, threaded discussions
Presentation Materials: LCD Projectors and Laptops
Phase III: Student Instruction Using the Tools of Technology
School Year 2007, completed
Up to date Student Computer Lab at Coffin
Smart Board for Classroom Presentation
Technology Training Study Group II
Digital Video Camera and software
Dedicated video/desktop publishing workstation
Phase IV: Refining of Instruction Using the Tools of Technology
School Year 2008, completed
LCD Projectors—mobile carts at each grade level
Implementation of Study Group Projects in the Classroom
Phase V: Using the Tools of Technology in Direct Instruction
School Year 2009, in process
Smartboards Installed in Grade 3 Classrooms (4 Systems)
Teacher Training for Smartboard Use
Phase VI: Refining of Instruction Using the Tools of Technology
School Year 2010, proposed
Smartboard Installation in Grade 2-3 Language Based Classroom, Grade 2 Classrooms (5 Systems)
Document Cameras for Grade 3 Smartboard systems
This is an evolving plan. With continued PTO support, all of the above is possible. We have dedicated teachers who have expressed a willingness to train in technology and use the tools that they have been given.
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