Our Vision
Enter to Learn... Leave to Serve
Our Mission
The Oley Valley School District commits to providing a learning environment that integrates its heritage and community while developing lifelong learners who are prepared for a changing world.
Our Goal
To provide a learning environment that meets the needs of all students
Our Focus
Rigorous and relevant instruction for all students
Our Technology Vision
Enabling our students, teachers and administrators with 21st century technology skills and tools
Our Technology Initiative Goals
- Provide all students with equal access to technology
- Prepare students with 21st century skills to succeed in today's post-secondary academic and professional environment
- Increase student engagement with technology-enhanced projects
- Provide leading-edge opportunities for collaboration
- Differentiate instruction by giving educators different ways to engage students
- Increase and improve student achievement in all content areas
- Enhance lifetime learning skills
History
Technology integration at OVHS has evolved over the last 20 years.
During the late 1980s and early 1990s the establishment of several computer labs began the integration of technology primarily for word processing projects.
With the expansion of the Internet came additional uses for instructional technology with the incorporation of electronic databases, online research, and PowerPoint presentations. The number of computer labs at OVHS expanded with the purchase of the first mobile laptop cart which took the technology into the classroom as opposed to students going to the technology.
As we passed the year 2000 OVHS continued to move forward with 21st century skills with participation in the Project 720 and Classrooms for the Future initiatives. Over 230 laptops and 100 desktops were purchased through a variety of funding sources as well as over 30 interactive whiteboards. A technology instructional coach was hired to provide staff development to teachers on the best practices for implementing technology into the classroom. Teachers and students are now ready to move to the next level in creating high level projects using podcasting, video, collaboration, online, and other skills necessary for the 21st century world. A plan for effective technology integration has been developed for all students.
Implementation Plan and Timeline
Items for Timeline
- Staff Laptop Roll-out (August 26th, 2010)
- Anticipated Student Laptop Roll-out (2011-2012 school year)
- Issuance
- Training and Use
- Community Meeting(s)
- Board Presentations - Quarterly minimum
- Teachers
- Students
- Steering Committee Meetings (currently as needed)
- Student Technology Club (September 2010)
- Ongoing evaluation/updates
- Prepare documents for students/parents (March 2011)
- Feedback from graduating students (June 2012)
- Data analysis (ongoing)
Professional Development
Professional development is an extremely important component of this initiative, and will be ongoing throughout the 2011-2011 school year and beyond. Feedback from teachers after each session will be used to ensure that the best and most relevant training will be provided.
2010-2011 High School Professional Development Information
Student Training
- 8th graders will receive Basic Laptop Usage Training at the end of the school year in preparation for 9th grade.
- 8th graders will get acquainted with High School technology facilities and services during their High School Visitation program.
- Incoming 9th graders will also receive information during Library Orientation.
- All students will receive training on the following Core Mac Applications
Technology Considerations
Infrastructure in place
Infrastructure still needed
- 802.11n Wireless Access Points in High School
- Gigabit Switches in all wiring closets (Gb to each access point and back to core)
- Mac Servers for Portable Home Directories
- 70 Mb/sec Internet Connection (increasing next year - anticipated fiber connection)
- BlueCoat Content Filtering
- Novell Authentication and File Access
- Interactive White Boards
Personnel
- Charging Stations
- Library
- Cafeteria
- Locked laptop cart during gym periods
- Additional "hot spots" will be identified within the community
- IT Support Staff
- Student Technology Club - Using Students as Technology Resources
- Technology Coach (part time) - Jeff Rothenberger
- "Core" Teachers
Technology Support
Support Procedures
Support Hours
- School Dude will be used for support requests unless emergency
- Warranty work/Breakage/Replacement timelines and procedures
Support Locations
- Technical Support: 7:30 - 3:30 Monday - Friday
- Classroom Support (CFF) - To be determined
- Room 141 - Donna McCandless
- High School Library
Policies and Procedures
Policies/Admin Regulations
Procedures
- Updated Acceptable Use Policy
- Updated Discipline Policy
- Laptop-specific considerations
- Students without Internet
- Students exercising digital citizenship
Financial Considerations
Equipment Lease
Yearly Costs
- Hardware and upgrades
- Professional Development - BCIU will be able to provide appropriate training