Strategic+Tech+Plan

Technology Strategic Plan

The combination of directed instruction and technology has proven to be a powerful tool for both students and faculty at Eagle Hill. Technology has been clearly shown to enhance both initial learning of content and retention of content information over time. A thorough, systematic review and updated technology plan will allow Eagle Hill to continue taking the best advantage of the technology/classroom instruction partnership.

◊1A. Design and implement an assessment tool to evaluate all current and incoming students’ use and proficiency in technology.

◊1B. Create a standard technology and library/media skill set for: a. Lower school students b. Upper school students c. Teachers d. Advisors general skill set for all and the specifics for departmental heads e. Administration f. Department heads

◊ 2A. Design, implement and provide professional development opportunities for advisors and administrators to better understand how to support and more effectively evaluate the use of technology in the classroom.

◊ 2B Design and implement ongoing professional development opportunities (and incentives) that encourage faculty to use technology

◊ 2C Design and implement training for support staff to gather, process and record/keep information more easily and accurately.

◊3 Create a process for systematic collection of researched based information regarding the benefits of the use of technology within classrooms (low priority and relook)

◊ 4B Define and design a technologically friendly communication system to encompass as many facets of parental communication as possible.

◊ 4A Systematically expand our use of the Eagle Hill website ◊ Review and assess the use of technology at EHS

◊ Determine areas within Eagle Hill where outsourcing technology support (e.g., business office, development office, network infrastructure, website design and maintenance, etc.) may be more effective.

◊ Determine optimal staffing and infrastructure of the Technology Department