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School Technology Survey
By John Renaud At Summit-Academy North High School 9/17/2014

Observational checklist to measure the level of technological development
This observational checklist instrument is designed to assess the level of technology development and implementation in a computer environment. The checklist measures development and implementation in four areas: Hardware, Software, Level of trained personnel, and the evaluation process. Students must write a report identifying the level of technological development in their work environment. This report should include, but is not limited to, identifying computer configuration, computer platform(s), software applications, computer peripherals (printers, scanners, digital cameras, CD ROM), level of in-service computer training for teachers, student/computer ratio and teacher/computer ratio. You must use this outline and “type” the answers right after the questions. **Introduction** (A brief introduction of the school/institute, student population, staff population, its location and history.)

Macintosh and Google Chrome (Chromebooks)
 * 1) **1.** **Hardware check**
 * 2) a. What ** computer platform ** is used? (e.g., Macintosh or Windows)?

iPads, Macbooks, Chromebooks
 * 1) b. What ** computer model **is used? Handhelds (e.g., iPods)?

Mac OS X and Google Chrome
 * 1) c. What ** computer operating system ** is used? (e.g., Mac OS X or Windows 7)?

Printers, scanners, fax machines, webcams, projectors
 * 1) d. What ** computer add-on devices ** are used? (e.g., printers, scanners, digital cameras, etc.)

Domain Network
 * 1) e. What ** computer configuration ** is used?

Wireless
 * 1) f. What ** type high-speed connection ** is used to access the Internet?


 * Comments:** Summit has a policy that requires there to be at least 1 laptop for every student at the school (slightly under 500 – very small charter school). We have used Macbooks in the past but are now attempting to implement Chromebooks and iPads into our classrooms.


 * 1) **2.** **Software check:**

iMovie, Photoshop, Adobe Firework,
 * 1) a. What type of ** multimedia authoring programs ** in use? (e.g. VoiceThred, iMovie, Photoshop, Inspiration, etc.)

Google Classroom, OneDrive, Office 365, Moodle, BYU Independent Study Program
 * 1) b. What type of ** Internet programs ** in use? (e.g. educational games, educational online software programs, etc.)

Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
 * 1) c. What type of ** word processing ** programs in use? ** Spreadsheet **? ** Other **?

Accelerated Reader, Inspiration
 * 1) d. What type of ** Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) ** programs in use?

None
 * 1) e. What type of ** statistical programs ** in use?

Due to the many, many, many problems we’ve had so far this year, every day thus far. On an average basis, once-twice per school year – or so I am told.
 * 1) f. How often is software updated?


 * Comments:** By implementing many new types of technology this year, there were bound to be many technical problems early on, however, we are now on week 3 of school and the students are just now starting their online classwork after a hurricane-season full of problems (a very bad start to say the least).


 * 1) **3.** **Level of training and trained personnel check**

All of our teachers have to undergo basic training in order to operate programs like PowerSchool (grades) and Moodle (assignments) – there are a few who are technologically inept though.
 * 1) a. How many teachers are trained to use the computers?

All of our administrators are required to attend the same computer training seminars and can operate the basic school-based programs (although, our Dean of Students acts as though she had never even used emails until recently).
 * 1) b. How many administrators are trained to use computers?

All of the Para-Professionals (including myself) and secretaries are trained, but the janitors and coaching staff are not required to attend training or seminars (although a few attend anyhow).
 * 1) c. How many staff people are trained to use computers?

Every teacher and most staff members are assigned either a Macbook Pro or a Macbook Air.
 * 1) d. What is the ** computer/teacher ratio **?

This is my first year working here, but there seem to be 2-3 computer/technology-based training sessions that are mandatory every month.
 * 1) e. How many ** in-service training ** sessions in the past three years?

I know for a fact that all of our teachers and administrators have computers at home (mostly because they generally bring their work laptops home) but I am not sure about the janitors and coaching staff.
 * 1) f. How many teachers, administrators and staff have computers at home?


 * Comments:** The majority of staff members at Summit are technologically savvy (to an extent) but most are not capable of solving many commonly encountered computer issues, thus we rely heavily on our amazing tech department (which is located about ten feet from my classroom).


 * 1) **4.** **Evaluation process: Is there a specific evaluation in place that measures learning achievement and evaluate pedagogical techniques specific to technology integration? Does using technology with classroom instruction increasing student learning and achievement? How do we know?**

There is a laptop available for every student, however, only the freshmen get to actually rent them and bring them home – everyone else uses laptops from carts or the computer lab.
 * 1) a. What is the ** computer/student ratio **?

Simply through use of programs like Moodle, Google Classroom, or by operating with Brigham Young University Online classes (what I’m in charge of at Summit), we can ascertain whether a student is proficient in technology-use.
 * 1) b. What kind of evaluation is in place?

In my realm, they are evaluated on a daily basis based on whether or not they complete their assignments.
 * 1) c. How often evaluated?

I, along with my host teacher and the online instructors
 * 1) d. Who does the evaluation?


 * Comments:** We are very fortunate to have such a great technologically-based program at Summit, in which every student and faculty members is able to have a laptop, especially nice ones like the Macbook Pro and Macbook Air. If we could simply get our issues resolved prior to the start of the school year, we’d be in great shape!

//Do you feel the technology and support/training is adequate for your school/workplace? Why or why not?//

We offer multiple training sessions every month and have a great tech department that will drop whatever they are doing and assist anyone struggling in a classroom. There are a few teachers who are lacking in the proficient-department, but overall we have a great staff that can tackle most tasks by using computers and specific online programs for various tasks.