SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROFILE ASSESSMENT

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SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROFILE ASSESSMENT

• STEVE ERXLEBEN
• SOUTH RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

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THE SEAHAWK REPUTATION

• When most outsiders hear the name South River,
  they are normally very impressed
• In general, most parents and others see South
  River as a good school that excels at meeting
  state goals and mandated improvement standards
• Our students also perform very effectively on
  H.S.A.s, P.S.A.T.s, A.P. Testing, and other
  measurable standardized exams
• Along with Severna Park and Broadneck, we are one
  of the top schools in the County and in the State
  

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A.Y.P. and H.S.A. Data

• According to approved State Standards and the No
  Child Left Behind act, South River once again
  proficiently met AYP in 2006 (South River AYP)
• Also, over 80 of out students passed the
  Government and Biology High school Assessment
  including a 94 rate in Government, the highest
  of any County High school (South River Gov H.S.A.)

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Algebra and English?????

• According to the same data source, our H.S.A.
  Algebra and English scores only hovered around
  75 passing (2006 English) (2006 Algebra)
• In both courses, student achievement can greatly
  be effected by the incorporation of higher levels
  of technology in both student work and
  pedagogical practices.

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How Much Technology is available at South River?

• In general, South River would rank as on target
  when evaluating the amount of technology
  available in school
• In terms of the ratio between computers to
  students, we are a 3.8/1 where the state average
  in 3.4 and the goal of the state is 5/1
• In all there are 114 student-available computers
  in labs and the media center respectively
• Internet connectivity is also quite high

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The Functional problem

• Even though the study by the MSDE has us
  relatively on target with regards to technology,
  the data may be misleading
• Even though it grades teacher functional levels
  very high, this may be untrue
• According to my study using the NCREL Learning
  with technology School Profile, the States data
  may be wrong
• Learning With Technology Profile Tool Results

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Functional Problem

• When looking at the results, it seems we graded
  lower than average on 4 relatively important
  indicators
• These indicators included Teacher operability,
  Teacher functionality, Teacher organization, and
  assessment
• Even though the state believes our teachers have
  the right amount of skill, the levels of
  integration over the entire school is not being
  achieved

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4 Recommendations to the S.I.T. Team

• Teacher In-service Days specializing in the
  integration of technology into Pedagogical
  Practices
• Increase level of collaboration between teachers
  and media specialist (especially Algebra and
  English)
• Purchase of 1 LCD Presenter for each classroom
• The Media Specialist must be part of the S.I.T.
  Team

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Pedagogical Practices

• Administration should uphold the use of
  technology when performing teacher evaluations
• Specific short lessons (like the character
  education in the beginning of the year)
• Using approved faculty meeting time and
  in-service days
• Incorporate into discipline team meetings and
  vertical teaming

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Collaborating with Media Specialist

• The Media Specialist must be highly trained in
  technology interdisciplinary pedagogy
• Must also understand and be knowledgeable of
  curriculum and pacing guides
• Must work closely with team leaders and
  department chairs
• Schedule must also allow for guest speaking and
  spot duty in the classroom to model best
  practices
• According to the MSDE study, a large amount of
  teachers would rather collaborate with a fellow
  teacher about technology integration

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LCD Presenters

• According to the State Study on technology
  practices, our school only has 28 presenters
• Many of these presenters are on carts and take
  time to hook up
• They are take up a large amount of space
• A lack of this tool makes viewing student work
  and the use of technology in the classroom very
  difficult

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Media Specialist on the S.I.T. Team

• Even though School Improvement is a very broad
  agenda for this team, technology has a large part
  of it
• The Media Specialist has the highest knowledge of
  best practices with regards to technology in the
  school
• This knowledge and the ability to incorporate it
  is not just important to teachers, but to clubs,
  activities, athletics, and other school functions
• Technology has the ability to improve the school