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Technology Goals
Goals
 Archbishop
Ryan School will implement technology usage in daily lessons in all areas of the
curriculum while addressing the development of literacy skills. Students will
learn to read to find information, think critically, problem solve, and learn to
express their thoughts in writing. Given the variety of equipment available at
Archbishop Ryan School, computers, SmartBoards, digital and video cameras, the
students will experience learning beyond the textbook. It is our hope that the
dynamics of our classrooms will be transformed to reflect the influence of our
entire globe. This emphasis on technology will prepare our students for
continuing educational goals now and in the more distant future for a competent
place in tomorrow’s workplace.
What have we done to achieve these goals?
2000
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Upgraded our electrical system to support
the installation of several computers in each classroom.
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Introduced students and teachers to the
uses of computers. Students began to learn how to use word processing
software. Teachers attended inservices.
2001
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Purchased new computers and both upgraded
and conformed the software on all school computers in the TC Academy.
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Contacted generous volunteers to wire the
building in preparation for the Internet.
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Purchased software to protect students
while using the Internet.
2002
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Wrote a grant requesting a cart of wireless
laptops for the Oral Academy.
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Continued staff development in computer use
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Continued to purchased computers and
printers as funds permitted
2003 and
2004
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Received money from the Connelly Foundation
to purchase a cart of computers for the Oral Academy
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Installed wireless port in the Oral Academy
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Continued staff development in computer use
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Initiated Fast ForWord workshops for some
students
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Developed lesson plans and implemented
objectives for teaching literacy in a single curriculum area.
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Held a Family Tech Night during which
students shared with their parents the technology skills they were learning
at school
2005
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Continued staff development in computer use
and in the usage of interactive whiteboards
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Purchased laptop computers, LCD projectors
and a SmartBoard for each classroom. Installed equipment.
2006
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Students learn to use Power Point to make
presentations for class topics.
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Teach email skills to students
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Students were assigned a keypal to practice
email skills
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Enter the Middle School Computer Fair at
the Delaware County Intermediate Unit
What
will we do next?
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Continue staff development
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Maintain and upgrade equipment
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Use web quests in literacy development
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Gain proficiency in the usage of all
technology. Continue to integrate all aspects into each lesson
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Use digital cameras to enhance information.
Incorporate movies into presentations.
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Plan and hold a Family Language Arts Fair
How
will we support this endeavor?
Continue to explore possibilities for grants and partnerships
Accreditation from Middle States
Association
Summary Remarks from the Visiting Team Report,
November 9 – 11,
2003
 “The evaluators want to reiterate important
aspects of our overall findings. There is an overwhelming feeling of camaraderie
and respect among the staff and administrators at Archbishop
Ryan School. The school’s
strong Catholic identity is evident, and is reflected in the interaction among
staff, administration, parents and students. This respect is reflected by the
students in their courteous manner toward each other, staff members, and
visitors to their classrooms. The students’ self confidence and enthusiasm for
learning is a testimony to the support and encouragement of the staff.
With respect
to the project itself, the evaluators were impressed with the emphasis on staff
training to insure that technology skills would be integrated into and enhance
the existing successful program. The willingness of the staff to be challenged
to grow professionally is to be commended.”
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