Computer Lab / Technology Plan for SF Community School for 2008-2009

Organization

Lab set up:  arranged for easy access, each computer uniquely labeled, (students NOT assigned to a computer)

• 16 iMacs set up in the library lab
• 3 stations
• Each classroom has one iMac

Proposed Leadership and Accountability:  Tech Team 08-09

Who on your school site is accountabile for all aspects of managing the lab?

• Teacher Librarian:
• IT Tech Support:  Ivy Chan (Secretary)
• K-3 Representative:
• 4-5 Representative:
• 6-8 Representative:
• School Director:  Kristin Bijur

The tech team will meet 5 times during the year (before school starts, once in the fall, winter, and spring, and after the school year ends) to plan and assess ongoing tech PD, support teachers in integrating technology into the curriculum, make decisions about spending any monies devoted to technology, and annually assess and update the school's technology plan. 

Who are/is the main site contact between your school and the IT department?

• Ivy Chan

Maintenance and Security

What has been done to assure that computers are in a secure location all the time?

• Wireless router set up with 128-bit WEP
• Separate security systems in Computer Lab and main building

What system does everyone routinely use to report hardware or software issues as they arise?

• By notifying Ivy Chan or writing problems on board in office

Accessibility for All

How can you ensure equity and accessibility to the lab for all classes?

• Teachers sign up for lab time as needed 

• All 2nd-5th grade classes get taught basic computering skills
• All teachers K-8 will have periodic technology professional development and commit to using one technology strategy with their class during each semester.

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Strategies for Managing School Computer Labs and Classroom Computers

by Wesley Fryer

http://www.wtvi.com/teks/labstrategies/

Sample 15-20 minute Staff PD for using NetTrekker:

SFCommunity_tech_lesson_plan.doc