1. Created by Libby Maccani

2. My vision is to create an enriching classroom environment that integrates technology in a way that strengthens the curriculum and supports meaningful, engaged learning to all students. My vision is to create technology literate citizens who are inspired and engaged in learning, creativity, and innovation. My vision involves six priorities. The priorities are: resources, funding, professional growth, digital citizenship, student learning and digital learning experiences and assessments.

3. My vision is aligned with the national, state, and district technology standards. My vision involves support from colleagues, administrators, district members, parents, and community members. My vision will motivate and challenge me to reach high standards and expectations so that I can best educate my students for years to come.

4. Principal: - Discuss School Improvement Plan - Work together to develop a School Technology Plan - Volunteer to represent our school at professional development opportunities Technology Support: - We have a computer teacher at our school who is knowledgeable and helpful when troubleshooting Colleagues: - Collaborate with a group of colleagues to discuss new technologies, new ideas, successes & struggles when teaching - Support and challenge one another to improve our teaching with technology District : - Use District Technology Plan & Goals to guide my technology goals - Use District personnel to help achieve the technical support needed to meet their standards

5. Teacher Blog: http://teachertechblog.com/http://teachertechblog.com/ Internet 4 Classrooms: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ Tech Support Website: http://www.techsupportforum.com/ http://www.techsupportforum.com/ Apple Support: http://www.apple.com/support/http://www.apple.com/support/ MSU Support through Graduate School SMARTBoard Tech Support: http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-us/support http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-us/support Tech & Learning: http://www.techlearning.com/http://www.techlearning.com/

6. My goal is to have at least 1 laptop for every 2 students in my classroom. It would be ideal to have a laptop for each student but it will depend on the funding. I also would like to purchase a Student Response System where students have interactive touch pads. I think this would increase students’ engagement and give them more opportunity to interact in class discussions and projects. I feel that I need to take more of an aggressive approach to find funding. I have found different websites to start my search but will continue to ask administrators and colleagues for advice on the best avenues to research. http://www.ed.gov/programs/edtech/index.html http://www.technologygrantnews.com/grant-index-by-type/k-12- grants.html http://www.technologygrantnews.com/grant-index-by-type/k-12- grants.html http://www.udel.edu/itug/grants_info.html http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te3lk39.htm

7. Continue to take classes towards my Masters in Educational Technology through Michigan State University SMARTBoard 2 day training opportunity every summer provided by SMMUSD http://www.ca.gov/Education/Teachers/Development. html http://www.ca.gov/Education/Teachers/Development. html Provide staff development opportunities to share my knowledge and ideas with colleagues Take the initiative to find worthwhile professional development opportunities to attend

8. My goal for my students: To know and understand how to safely, legally, and responsibly use technology in their daily lives - Model & teach my students to use technologies appropriately - Use differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all my students and to give all of them equitable access - Encourage leadership and social & digital etiquette - Opportunities for collaborating and learning from different cultures and areas

9. Proficient in their typing skills Create multi-media projects Use technology resources for problem solving & student directed learning activities Use technology tools for collaborative writing Safely operate computers & other technologies Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Power Point, iMovie, Video & Camera use, Google Applications Conduct research Interact with peers to create projects & analyze information

10. Distant Learning- SMARTBoard interactive activities Using the Elmo to display student work WebQuests Educational Games Tutorials Drill & Practice opportunities Exploratory/Discovery opportunities Simulations

11. Failure to have consistent technological support and training Not updating or revisiting Technology Plan Cost Lack of support from administrators & colleagues

12. SMARTBoard in my classroom Teacher laptop with SMARTBoard Notebook Software 5 desktop computers Laser & ink jet printers Broadband internet access Computer Lab- 25 brand new Apple Desktops Elmo Microsoft Office Educational Games

13. Class Website Email WebQuests United Streaming & TeacherTube SMARTBoard Software & Notebook Tools Elmo Type to Learn Software Blogging Power Point Presentations/Lessons Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Skype Google Maps/Docs Data Director Educational Computer Games

14. http://teacherweb.com/CA/Webster/Maccani My class website is an excellent source of information for students and parents. On the class website, you can find: - Information about the teacher - Back to School Night information - Homework for the week - Spelling Lists - Monday Letter - Volunteer & Class Schedule - Links to relevant websites - Class Blog - Field Trips - Important Information that is password protected

15. I communicate with parents on a regular basis through email. I set up a “3 rd Grade Class” group so parents can communicate with me as well as with all the parents in the class. I email to communicate: - Reminders - Sign ups for class parties/field trips - Positive notes about a child’s day - Announcements - Asking for help or volunteers for certain projects - To share fun or exciting learning activities

16. WebQuests are an excellent resource to use in the classroom. These teacher created learning activities promote collaboration, inquiry, and synthesizing skills. Students apply their learning to the real world. I created a WebQuest called, “We Want You! Searching for Exceptional Citizens.” The WebQuest is correlated to our 3 rd grade social studies standards and my students will complete this WebQuest in the spring. https://www.msu.edu/~blaesser/webquest/introductio n.html https://www.msu.edu/~blaesser/webquest/introductio n.html

17. I find these to be very helpful resources when trying to explain or illustrate abstract or complex concepts. I also use them to introduce a new topic or to review concepts that have been taught. A lot of the videos are tied to state standards and really aide in student understanding. Videos I use: - Social Studies related topics: Native Americans, Citizenship, Government, & Mapping - Science related topics: Solar System, Light, States of Matter, & Plants and Animals

18. I use my SMARTBoard on a daily basis for a variety of activities & lessons: - DOL & DA: Daily language and analogies are projected on the SMARTBoard. Students are called to the board to correct the sentences and answer the analogies. - Problem of the Day: Download the problem of the day that correlates with the lesson that we are learning on that particular day. EnVision Math Series has all of the content available on their website - Grammar Games: Using the 2.0 Toolkit, I incorporate interactive games for students to work on based on concepts we are learning in class - Modeling: spelling strategies, writing mechanics, math problems, etc. - Music: play music through the SMARTBoard during Writer’s Workshop

19. I would like to learn more ways to incorporate the Elmo into my teaching. Currently, I use the Elmo to display student work. Students are eager to come up to the front of the classroom to display their work on the SMARTBoard. Its amazing to see how much the students learn from each other through listening to one another’s explanations and thought processes.

20. Data Director is an online grading and reporting program used throughout our district. https://www99.achievedata.com/santamonica/?prev_ page=News&page=Login https://www99.achievedata.com/santamonica/?prev_ page=News&page=Login This program is used for: - Report Cards - District Assessments - Teacher created assessments - State Testing Results - Individualized reporting system

21. This tool is one that I would like to use more consistently throughout the year. Skype is a great resource for distant learning. - Pen Pals in Chicago: we have the opportunity to speak to them through the computer a few times a year - I would like to use it to contact authors or experts related to the concepts we are learning in class

22. 1 laptop for every 2 students Clear technology goals for the students to achieve throughout the year Organize resources I have accumulated into a coherent document/webpage so that I can easily access the information Collaborate with computer teacher & colleagues Incorporate more distant learning Continue with professional development opportunities Incorporate Student Response System Use of more Instructional Software: Tutorials Drill and Practice Discovery/Exploratory Environments/Problem Solving Simulations Educational Games

23. Understanding of how to successfully use the Student Response Program Become more proficient and confident in SMARTBoard Notebook Software Become more knowledgeable with copyright laws and regulations Increase my repertoire of technology resources Become proficient in using Podcasts, Excel, Google Applications, and Dreamweaver Stay up to date with new research and technologies

24. January 2010- Present my Personal Technology Plan to my principal and colleagues. Form a group of interested teachers to join me in implementing the plan into our classrooms Spring 2010- Apply for grants and brainstorm with my principal ways to find alternative ways for funding my technology goals for the classroom Summer 2010- SMARTBoard training & professional development seminars Fall 2011- Laptops and Student Response System in place to use for the school year

25. Developing a School or District Technology Plan: http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy /te300.htm http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy /te300.htm Classroom Queen: Expanding the Realm of Technology: http://kibrown.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/developing-a- technology-plan/ http://kibrown.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/developing-a- technology-plan/ Teachnology: http://www.teach- nology.com/teachers/educational_technology/tech_plan/http://www.teach- nology.com/teachers/educational_technology/tech_plan/ SMMUSD: Information Services-Technology Use Plan: http://smmusd.org/info_services/index.html http://smmusd.org/info_services/index.html NETS for Students & Teachers