Wiki+Stikis

=__ACTION PLANS__=

**__ACTION PLAN #1__**

 * GCISD will structure student learning that integrates technology to provide students with the competencies to be successful in a global society.**

Brainstorming ideas:
 * Ongoing review of policy regarding acceptable use
 * Students problem solve/think independently and communicate
 * An audience of one is not motivating
 * Integrate learning from the very beginning

**SPECIFIC RESULTS**

 * 1) Annual review of policy regarding acceptable use including personal mobile computing device.
 * 2) Students will demonstrate competencies in the use of technology (Department of Education, National Educational Technology Standards for students.)
 * 3) Technology will be used by all students from K-12 to integrate learning.
 * 4) Create virtual GCISD classrooms that are accessible only to staff students and parents.

__**ACTION PLAN #2**__

 * GCISD will invest in staff by providing on demand professional development regarding the newest technology.**

Brainstorming ideas:
 * =====Teachers observing teachers=====
 * =====Technical advisory board (teachers and administrators)=====

SPECIFIC RESULTS

 * 1) Create a technical advisory board at each GCISD campus.
 * 2) Create online staff development to cover all areas.
 * 3) Provide release time for teachers to observe other teachers in our district integrating technology into student learning.

__**ACTION PLAN #3**__

 * GCISD will provide a network service for student created digital portfolios that will follow the student throughout their schooling in GCISD and beyond.**

**SPECIFIC RESULTS**

 * 1) A common model of Project Share utilization will be established for every teacher and student.
 * 2) Students will have a digital portfolio created that contains a personal mission, a goal setting component, and representative work from each course taken.
 * 3) Staff will participate in professional learning on the utilization of Project Share.

**__ACTION PLAN #4 (combined with action plan 5)__**

 * GCISD will provide and allow for multiple avenues for students to choose learning opportunities. communicate globally** **and ensure every student can access digital learning 24/7.**
 * Wifi kiosks/hotspots-search for outside funding
 * Individualized approach
 * Start with one level and add as available (computing devices for students)
 * Student access via cellphones can increase access to information
 * Start small, get smart, refine, then scale up

**SPECIFIC RESULTS**

 * 1) =====All campuses will allow students to utilize their cell phones or personal computing devices for digital learning.=====
 * 2) =====All students will be provided the most practical and up to date personal computing device for use at school and at home.=====
 * 3) District infrastructure will be upgraded to provide necessary bandwidth for multiple computing devices to be used simultaneously.
 * 4) =====Working with surrounding cities and businesses, the district will provide wireless "hot spots" for access to internet 24/7.=====
 * 5) =====When necessary, the district will provide broadband access for students.=====
 * 6) =====A centralized portal for all available learning opportunities will be made available to all students and staff.=====
 * 7) Staff will provide global learning opportunities for students.

**GCISD //staff// will become designers of learning experiences who seamlessly integrate technology into the curriculum.**
Brainstorming ideas:
 * =====Students as producers=====
 * =====Integrate learning from the very beginning=====
 * =====An audience of one is not motivating=====
 * =====Designing instruction still will need to be the beginning point for effective use of cell phones=====
 * =====Teach less, learn more=====
 * =====Individualized approach=====
 * =====Integrated instructional approach=====
 * =====Simulation environments=====

SPECIFIC RESULTS

 * 1) ﻿Staff will be held accountable for meeting technology standards.
 * 2) All teachers will integrate technology on a regular basis.
 * 3) Customized staff development will be provided so that teachers utilize technology to create optimal student learning experiences.

**__ACTION PLAN #6__**

 * Students will use any current technological devices as part of a student driven learning process**

Brainstorming ideas:
 * Individualized approach
 * Designing instruction still will need to be the beginning point for effective use of cell phones

SPECIFIC RESULTS

 * 1) Teachers will survey students annually to determine interest and motivation for learning.
 * 2) All teachers will begin each instructional unit by telling students the expected learning outcomes and soliciting student input for utilizing technology in the learning process.