Appendix 6

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Stages of Technology Use

The four Stages of Technology Use are:

The Emergent Systems Stage is characterized by:

¥Lack of formal support when using computing technology for instruction.

¥No formal plans, policies or procedures exist to ensure the efficient and appropriate acquisition or use of technology throughout the District.

¥Computers are used sporadically throughout the District.

¥District-wide coordination to ensure grade-level access is absent

¥Formal support for teacher training is minimal.

The Islands of Technology Stage is characterized by:

¥Regular use of computers at one or more grade levels at each school in the District/site on a regularly-- scheduled basis.

¥Formal plans, policies and procedures exist to facilitate the optimal use of technology in both instructional and administrative areas throughout the District/site.

¥District/site-sponsored and school-sponsored training is available.

¥Technology has budgetary visibility at the District/site and school level. The instructional delivery system is somewhat dependent on technology.

The Integrated Systems Stage is characterized by:

¥Regular planned access for students to technology as a means of instruction and an object of instruction.

¥Teacher's systems also support administrative functions such as grading, attendance and electronic mail.

¥Technology has a high budgetary visibility at the District/site and school level.

¥Comprehensive plans, policies and procedures for instructional and administrative use of technology are reviewed and revised regularly.

¥The District and schools are advocates of technology training for all personnel.

¥The instructional delivery system is very dependent on technology.

The Intelligent Systems Stage is characterized by:

¥Student access to technology as an indispensable component of instruction.

¥Every curriculum is augmented by intelligent learning systems.

¥Administrative functions are automated, integrated and paperless.

¥Student, teachers and parents have access to appropriate systems from home.

¥Technology is one of the three highest expenditures of District/site funds.

¥Technology planning is an integral part of District/site planning.

¥The systematic adoption of new technologies is ongoing.

¥Technology advocates at each school assist in the introduction of these new technologies. ¥Instructional and administrative personnel are well-trained and knowledgeable in the use of technology.

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