Digital Learning Implementation Plan 2015 – 2017
The Vision
Every young New Zealander is a confident, connected, lifelong learner equipped to live a full and active life, and contribute to a thriving and prosperous economy.
Our Mission
To provide a learning environment that prepares children for life.
Digital Learning Goals
Plimmerton School will provide a learning environment where connected, confident, active learners work together to prepare for their futures.
Learning outcomes for all Plimmerton School students will be improved through the use of digital technologies.
Objectives
· Achieve high levels of motivation and engagement for all students through the use of I.C.T.
· Improve the quality of student writing through the use of I.C.T.
· Improve reading performance through broadened opportunities and exposure to a greater range of genre.
· Improve student performance in mathematics through digital exploration and practise.
· Improve student achievement in Integrated Studies through using digital devices to access authentic and up to date resources in the global setting.
· Develop and advance creativity and collaboration through digital technologies.
· Advance teacher pedagogy to extend effective teaching strategies that improve student learning.
· Advance student personal responsibility in relation to self-management, care of equipment and safe use of technologies.
Plimmerton School Digital Learning Plan for 2014 - 20172014 / Students / Staff / Community
Term 4 / · Digital Story Telling plan continues to be focus of ICT Integration
· Two senior classes continue to use Google docs and act as trial classes (Rm 14 and 23)
· End of Year Report modified to continue Key Competency reporting and student reflection/self-evaluation
· ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan explored with students after parent information evening / · Continued development/refinement of ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan
· ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan shared and progressed by staff/senior staff
· Shane Robinson/ Rosie Powell Staff Meeting – The Papakowhai Experience
· Syndicate analysis and evaluation of ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan for impact on 2015 planning
· D.P. Project Leader. Selection of 1 Junior Lead Teacher & 1 Senior Lead Teacher for 2015 / · BoT approval of ICT Plan & Budget sought
· 2015 Staffing plan structured accordingly and approved by BoT
· ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan distributed to parents
· Week 5 - Parent Information evening held to discuss ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan
· Parent information updates provided through newsletter as available
2015 / Students / Staff / Community
Term 1 / · Digital Story Telling plan continues to be focus of ICT Integration
· All unit planning throughout the school includes integration of ‘digital learning’
· Two senior classes continue to use Google docs and act as trial classes (Rm 14 and 23)
· Whole school has a focus around ‘Staying safe online’ see www.netsafe.org.nz
· Teaching and learning around- Internet safety, blogging, and using the resources
· Google accounts set up for all Year 5–8 students including Google drive/ Gmail access
· Large Screen televisions installed in Mana Syndicate classrooms
· Formation, training and deployment of “Tech Angel” teams / · 3 x staff meetings for all teachers – Internet Safety/using Google docs and drive and Hapara Dashboard/Chrome book intro.
· Google accounts set up for all Year 5–8 students includes Google drive/ Gmail access
· Hapara Dashboards subscribed and installed
· Small group coaching sessions by lead staff – using Google docs and drive and Hapara Dashboard
· Selection/purchase of 130 x Chrome Books.
· All syndicates use Google Drive and docs for minutes.
· Google Drive calendar to be used for all staff events.
· All appraisals managed through Google drive and docs. / · Specific notice for parents of Year 5-8 in 2015 prepared outlining direction and providing information and dates for meetings.
· Parent information updates provided through newsletter as available.
· Week 7 Frances Valintine seminar – preparing our children for their digital futures
· Week 9 - Parent Information evening held to further discuss ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan/Chrome Book demonstration
· Preparation and encouragement for student owned devices at Years 7/8
· Interface with Secondary Schools
Term 2 / · Introduction of Chrome Books for Year 5/6 students by any early adopters.
· Introduction of student owned devices for Year 7/8 students by any early adopters.
· Intensive student instruction in using Google accounts/ Google drive/ Gmail for all early adopters / · 3 x staff meetings for all teachers – using Google docs and drive and Hapara Dashboard/Apps and Educational websites
· Small group coaching sessions by lead staff – using Google docs and drive and Hapara Dashboard
· Hongoeka and Taupo teachers buddied up to provide learning and support prior to the introduction of student owned devices / · Weekly newsletters/updates for parents of students in Years 5-8
· Parent Information evening Week 4 Introduction to devices. Application demonstrations
· Preparation and encouragement for student owned devices at Years 7/8
· School device bulk buying advantage available to parents
Term 3 / · Introduction of Chrome Books for all Year 5/6 students.
· Introduction of student owned devices for all Year 7/8 students
· Redistribution of i-pads and mother/babies
· Intensive student instruction in using Google accounts/ Google drive/ Gmail for all Year 5–8 students
· Intensive instruction in safe practice / · 3 x staff meetings for all teachers – using Google docs and drive and Hapara Dashboard/Apps and Educational websites
· Small group coaching sessions by lead staff – using Google docs and drive and Hapara Dashboard
· Software and App sharing
· In class support as required. Observations and release facilitated by leads
· Development of reporting strategies associated with digital learning / · Regular newsletters/updates for parents
· Parent Information evening Week 5. How to monitor your child’s work. Using apps/software/devices
· Parents with Year 5 - 8 students able to access and look at their child’s work online through Google drive
· Open Day for parents to see devices in action
Term 4 / · Consolidation of the use of Chrome Books for all Year 5/6 students
· Consolidation of the use of student owned devices for all Year 7/8 students
· Student evaluation and review
· Introduction of what is coming next year to Year 4 and Year 6 students / · 1 x Staff meeting for all teachers Administration of digital learning
· Software and App sharing
· In class support as required. Observations and release facilitated by leads
· Completion of appraisals
· Achievement evaluation and end of year reporting
· Project review and modification
· D.P. Project Leader. Selection of 1 Junior Lead Teacher & 1 Senior Lead Teacher for 2016 / · Regular newsletters/updates for parents
· Specific notice for parents of Year 5-8 in 2016 outlining direction and providing information and dates for meetings
· Transition Information evening for parents of students in Years 4 & 6
· Preparation and encouragement for student owned devices at Years 7/8
· School device bulk buying advantage available to parents
· Interface with Secondary Schools
· BoT approval of plan and budget
· Reporting of achievement in relation to goals and objectives
2016 / Students / Staff / Community
Term 1 / · Consolidation of use of Chrome Books in Years 5/6 and student owned devices in Years 7/8
· Introduction of additional devices for Years 1-4
· Integration of devices/apps/software in Years 1-4
· Large Screen televisions installed in Kowhai Syndicate classrooms
· Development of e-portfolios – School wide
· Formation, training and deployment of “Tech Angel” teams / · 2 x staff meetings – areas of need/collaboration
· Evaluation and selection of devices for Years 1-4
· Professional Development associated with integration of devices/apps/software in Years 1-4
· Outside provider brought in as required
· Development of the use of e-portfolios to provide ongoing and electronic samples of work, learning and reflections overtime
· Small group coaching sessions by lead staff – using Google docs and drive and Hapara Dashboard
· Software and App sharing
· In class support as required. Observations and release facilitated by leads
· Breakout sessions offered to support the varying degrees of learning throughout the teaching staff. Run by the ICT team and outside teachers if needed
· Buddy support system fostered / · Parent information updates provided through newsletter as available
· Week 5 - Parent Information evening held to discuss ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan/Chrome Book demonstration/monitoring student online activity
· Interface with Secondary Schools
Term 2 / · Continued refinement of the use of Chrome Books in Years 5/6 and student owned devices in in Years 7/8
· Continued integration of devices/apps/software in Years 1-4 / · 3 x staff meetings – areas of need/collaboration
· Continuation of Term 1 initiatives
· Professional Development associated in areas of need
· Using e-portfolios to provide ongoing and electronic samples of work, learning and reflections overtime
· Leads attend U-Learn if applicable / · Regular newsletters/updates for parents
· Parent Information evening Week 5. How to monitor your child’s work. Using apps/software/devices
· Parents with Year 5 - 8 students able to access and look at their child’s work online through Google drive
· Open Day for parents to see devices in action
Term 3 / · Continuation of Term 1 initiatives / · 3 x staff meetings – areas of need/collaboration
· Using e-portfolios to provide ongoing and electronic samples of work, learning and reflections overtime
· Small group coaching sessions by lead staff – using Google docs and drive and Hapara Dashboard
· Continuation of Term 1 & 2 initiatives / · Regular newsletters/updates for parents.
Term 4 / · Continuation of Term 1 initiatives
· Student evaluation and review
· Introduction to Year 4 and Year 6 students / · 1 x Staff meeting for all teachers. Need determined
· In class support as required. Observations and release facilitated by leads
· Continuation of Term 1 & 2 initiatives
· Completion of appraisals
· Achievement evaluation and end of year reporting
· Project review and modification
· D.P. Project Leader. Selection of 1 Junior Lead Teacher & 1 Senior Lead Teacher for 2107 / · Regular newsletters/updates for parents
· Transition Information evening for parents of students in Years 4 & 6
· Reporting of achievement in relation to goals and objectives
· Preparation and encouragement for student owned devices at Years 7/8
· School device bulk buying advantage available to parents
· Interface with Secondary Schools
· BoT approval of plan and budget
2017 / Students / Staff / Community
Term 1 / · Consolidation of use of Chrome Books and other devices across the entire school.
· Continued Integration of devices/apps/software across the entire school
· Deployment of audio visual equipment for use across entire school (Go-pros & more)
· Formation, training and deployment of “Tech Angel” teams
· Evaluation and development of class blogs/advanced web publishing
· Promotion of global communications / · 2 x staff meetings – areas of need/collaboration
· Evaluation and selection of devices to fill gaps across the school
· Evaluation and selection of audio visual equipment for use across entire school (Go-pros & more)
· Ongoing Professional Development associated with new AV equipment and in areas of need
· Evaluation and development of class blogs/advanced web publishing
· Small group coaching sessions by lead staff – in areas of need
· Ongoing Software and App sharing
· In class support as required. Observations and release facilitated by leads
· Buddy support system fostered / · Parent information updates provided through newsletter as available.
· Week 5 - Parent Information evening held to discuss ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan/Chrome Book demonstration Monitoring student online activity
· Interface with Secondary Schools
Term 2 / · Continuation of Term 1 initiatives / · 3 x staff meetings – areas of need/collaboration
· Continuation of Term 1 initiatives
· Professional Development associated in areas of need
· Using blogs/advanced web publishing
· Leads attend U-Learn if applicable / · Regular newsletters/updates for parents.
· Parent Information evening Week 5. How to monitor your child’s work. Using apps/software/devices
· Parents with Year 5 - 8 students able to access and look at their child’s work online through Google drive.
· Open Day for parents to see devices in action
Term 3 / · Continuation of Term 1 initiatives / · 3 x staff meetings – areas of need/collaboration
· Continuation of Term 1 initiatives
· Professional Development associated in areas of need / · Regular newsletters/updates for parents.
Term 4 / · Continuation of Term 1 initiatives
· Student evaluation and review
· Introduction to Year 4 and Year 6 students / · 1 x Staff meeting for all teachers. Needs determined
· Continuation of Term 1 initiatives
· Professional Development associated in areas of need
· Completion of appraisals
· Achievement evaluation and end of year reporting
· Project review and modification
· Revaluation of programme and re- development of strategy / · Regular newsletters/updates for parents.
· Transition Information evening for parents of students in Years 4 & 6
· Reporting of achievement in relation to goals and objectives
· Preparation and encouragement for student owned devices at Years 7/8
· School device bulk buying advantage available to parents
· Interface with Secondary Schools
· BoT approval of plan and budget
Plimmerton School
Digital Learning Budget 2015 - 2017 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017
ICT Leadership .4 F.T.T.E. + 2 units (from M.o.E. staffing) / $36,000 / $36,000 / $36,000
Professional Development Release ( 3 days per teacher p.a.) / $27,000 / $27,000 / $27,000
Professional Development Providers / $15,000 / $15,000 / $15,000
Technical Support / $20,000 / $20,000 / $20,000
Connectivity & Filtering (N4L) / $0 / $0 / $0
Baseline ICT Equipment / $20,000 / $20,000 / $20,000
Server Replacement / $5,000
Tech Centre Equipment Upgrade / $5,000 / $5,000
Chrome Books for Hongoeka Syndicate / $40,000
I-pads & Chrome Books for Kowhai and Mana Synds / $40,000
Balancing of devices across school / $40,000
Large Screen TVs Mana Syndicate / $10,000
Large Screen TVs Kowhai Syndicate / $10,000
Audio Visual Equipment / $10,000
$173,000 / $173,000 / $173,000