Phase 5: Beyond the Classroom
- " ...we have a dream or a vision of what can be, perhaps a passion for excellence, and we have acted on it."
- (Brown, 1998)
Collaborative planning will expand the opportunities for integrating resources beyond the classroom. The increased use of media and technology resources in instruction makes it important to expand access to these resources beyond the traditional school day and the traditional school community.
- The school library media coordinator and technology facilitator will identify and integrate outside resources into collaborative units of instruction. These resources may include local, state, and national educational resources including print, digital, and human resources.
- The media coordinator and technology facilitator will work with partners to provide after school programs for children, parents, and community members. (For example, Computer Camps, Computer Clubs, Book Clubs, technology training for adults, family technology and reading nights.) The media center and technology facilities may be opened extended hours and staffed by educators who have negotiated flexible hours with the administration, by separately hired staff, and/or by volunteers.
On-Going: Evaluation
Implementation of the IMPACT Model may be evaluated by the MTAC using the following guided reflection questions.
- What impact does a supportive environment have on media and technology access and use?
- What impact do media, technology, and collaboration have on the total school program?
- What impact does communication have on the total school program?
- What impact do research-based practices in technology, literacy, and information skills have on student learning?
- Does integration of technology/information skills throughout the curriculum enhance student learning?
- What areas of the curriculum can most effectively be enhanced with technology/ information skills?
- Does the use of technology as a learning tool improve student achievement?
- To what extent is data used in making decisions about hardware/software allocations and selection of media resources?
- To what extent are technology and media resources accessible to all students?
- To what extent are technical support personnel provided and technical support procedures implemented?
- To what extent are technology and media resources accessible during and beyond the school day?
- To what extent has the school established and maintained an effective communications system?
- To what extent does the school support and promote collaboration? To what extent are procedures used to monitor, evaluate, and review progress of technology initiatives?
- To what extent is effective professional development provided?
- To what extent are student/curricular needs being fulfilled by identified media and technology resources?
Orientation for New Staff and Administrators:
- The school must recruit and hire teachers who are receptive to the IMPACT Model.
- The MTAC will provide orientation for new staff and administrators to the IMPACT Model.
