Technology Plan

ISD will ensure secure, reliable access to the technology essential to learning. 

Outcomes 

• Students have regular access to hardware and digital tools that meet a district standard around which teachers can plan instruction. 

• Students and staff have reliable network access. 

• Students and families are provided a consistent and predictable user navigation of their learning management system (LMS; e.g. Canvas) 

Key indicators 

1. Network and hardware reliability and access speeds are appropriate for digital learning experiences. 

2. Student access and understanding accessibility, productivity and creativity tools. 

3. Students and families effectively use LMS to monitor and manage student work. 

Strategies 

1.1 Distribution of ISD laptops with standard digital tools 

1.2 Network Maintenance & Improvement 

1.3 Maintenance of a Learning Management System (LMS) and Core Digital Tools 

 

Educational programming will leverage current technology and provide opportunities for students to explore new technology and technologies related to career interests. 

Outcomes 

• Students engage in common digital learning experiences appropriate to each course  

• Students have opportunities to engage with advanced and emerging technology tools  

• Students achieve grade level technology skills and apply those skills when encountering emerging technology. 

• Students demonstrate skill in selecting the best tools for a given task and use the tools appropriately and effectively 

Key indicators 

1. Teacher reporting on completion of common learning experiences in the Scope & Sequence. 

2. Student interest and enrollment in advanced technology and technology-facing courses. 

3. High rates of confidence in technology access and use on student surveys. 

4. Teachers report students ease use of technology in coursework. (types of support needs) 

Strategies 

2.1 Establish classroom technology integration expectations for teachers across all educational settings. 

2.2 Identify technology skill development progressions and expectations for digital learning experiences that promote the application of technology relevant to the grade level and field of study for all students in ISD courses.  

2.3 Provide all teaching staff a professional development series centered on ISTE standards integrated with Universal Design for Learning 

2.4 Offer courses and learning experiences in advanced technologies and technology-facing careers. 

Students will have the knowledge and skills to critically analyze uses of technology in a manner that protects themselves, avoids causing harm to others, and positively impacts their community and world.  

Outcomes (Based on the ISTE Digital Citizenship Initiative) 

• Balanced: Students participate in a healthy variety of online activities and know how to prioritize their time between virtual and physical activities. 

• Informed: Students evaluate the accuracy, perspective and validity of digital media, and have developed critical skills for curating information from digital sources. 

• Inclusive: Students are open to hearing and recognizing multiple viewpoints, and engaging with others online with respect and empathy. 

• Engaged: Students use technology and digital channels to solve problems and be a force for good in their families and communities. 

• Alert: Students are aware of their digital actions and know how to be safe and create safe spaces for others online. 

Key indicators 

• Student report they have the skills and knowledge to protect themselves from &/or to respond to threats encountered in the digital environment. 

• Students report they have the skills and knowledge use technology appropriately to enhance learning, engage in positive and productive behaviors in the digital environment, and to identify invalid or inappropriate digital resources. 

Strategies 

3.1 Establish K-12 scope and sequence of digital citizenship and well-being at all levels. 

3.2 Communicate regularly with families to provide them with the information they need to help support their children in an online world. 

Leadership will engage with strategic partners in the ongoing development and expansion of ISD programs that engage students in learning advanced and emerging technologies and technology applications. 

Outcomes 

• Develop systems and procedures that ensure ongoing monitoring of industry standards and technology innovations that can impact how our educational systems prepare students for life beyond high school. 

• Expand the range and types of offerings available to ISD students interested in advanced or emerging technologies. 

Key indicators 

• Students and families clearly understand and have access to course and pathways that support tech-facing careers. 

• Students report confidence in their ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. 

Strategies 

4.1 Establish a technology advisory committee. 

4.2 Develop opportunities for teachers to explore emerging technology for classroom use and innovation.