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The Technology Facade Checklist

Instructions. Complete each the following questions by entering the most appropriate response and
transferring the points to Your Score.

I. Use of Technology
School districts plan to spend more on technology in the upcoming years; the largest planned
increase since technology was formally recognized in our schools over four decades ago. Are the key players
in your school coming on board? Answer items 1-6 to assess the extent of technology use in your school.
Total available points for this section of the Checklist is 55.

1. Are the technologies in your school used by classroom

teachers or is the computer teacher the only educator who Points Points
dispenses technology-related instruction? Select One. Available Awarded
Computer Teacher Only 1
A Few Teachers Use Technology But Not Regularly 3
A Few Teachers Use Technology Routinely 5
Technology is Routinely used by Many Classroom 7
Teachers
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 4
Your Score (7 possible)

2. Are the computer facilities in your school… Points Points

Select One. Available Awarded
Locked during unsupervised periods such as recess, study 0
halls, lunch, and before and after school
Available before and/or after school 3
Available when there are no classes scheduled 5
Open during recess, study halls, lunch, and before and 7
after school
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 4
Your Score (7 possible)

3. School computers are located in our: Points Points

Select ALL that Apply. Available Awarded
Library 1
Classrooms 3
Computer Lab 3
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 4
Your Score (7 possible)

4. Do classroom teachers use Points Available for

technology for… Never Seldom Occasionally Routinely Points
Rate each separately 0 1 3 5 Awarded
Grading 0 1 3 5
Lesson preparation 0 1 3 5
Out of class assignments 0 1 3 5

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Professional Development 0 1 3 5
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question in Chapter 5
Your Score (20 possible)

5. Is the COMPUTER TEACHER expected to have lesson plans Points Points

with specific student learning objectives related to Available Awarded
technology competencies? Select One.
Computer instruction is not based on lesson plans 0
Lesson plans are not used. There are general goals for 1
instruction, but no specific learning objectives
Lesson plans contain generic technological competencies 3
and general learning objectives
Detailed Lesson plans are used which reflect specific 7
technological competencies expected of each student
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 5
Your Score (7 possible)

6. Does the software found on your computers reflect Points Points

current classroom curriculum? Select One. Available Awarded
Computer software is available, but its selection was not 1
based on teacher input and seldom reflects actual
classroom content
Computer software was recently purchased but is not 3
readily available for teachers and students to use
Computer software selection was based on teacher input 5

Computer software versions are current, its selection 7

based on teacher input, and routinely used by teachers and
students
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 6
Your Score (7 possible)

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II. The Necessary Infrastructure

Educators know all too well that there are only so many resources to go around. Technology is not
the only program deserving a fair share of resources. To avoid the pitfalls of the Technology Facade, schools
must commit to building the necessary infrastructure of people, funds, and resources to ensure that
instructional technology remains a viable focus in support of the teaching and learning process. Answer
items 7-15 to assess the steadfastness of the technology infrastructure in your school. Total available points
for this section of the Checklist is 104.

7. What is the extent of technology training received by Points Points

teachers? Select ALL that Apply. Available Awarded
· Initial training over 6 months old 0
· Initial training only within the last 6 months 1
In-service training on technology at least twice a year 3
At least 2 teachers per school are encouraged to enroll in 3
formal instructional technology programs
Training Classes available upon demand, scheduled with 5
the technology coordinator
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 7
Your Score (12 possible)

8. Do TEACHERS participate on the Technology Committee Points Points

and its subordinate teams? Identify ALL that apply. Available Awarded
Teachers do not participate as full voting members 0
Teachers participate as members of the 3
Hardware/Software Acquisition team
Teachers participate as members of the Technology 3
Budget Preparation team
Teachers participate as members of the Instructional 5
Technology Curriculum team
Teachers participate as members of the Strategic 5
Technology Planning team
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 7
Your Score (16 possible)

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9. Do PARENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, ALUMNI, AND

STUDENTS participate on the Technology Committee and its Points Points
subordinate teams? Identify ALL that apply. Available Awarded
They do not participate as voting members 0
They participate as members of the Hardware/Software 3
Acquisition team
They participate as members of the Technology Budget 3
Preparation team
They participate as members of the Instructional 5
Technology Curriculum team
They participate as members of the Strategic Technology 5
Planning team
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 7
Your Score (16 possible)

10. Does your school provide direct access to the following Points Points
technology professionals? Identify ALL that apply. Available Awarded
None of these professionals are employed in our school 0
Computer teacher (Part-time/Full-time) 3/7
Technology coordinator (Full-time Only) 5
Computer technician (Part-time/Full-time) 1/3
· Network Administrator (Full-time Only) 3
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 7
Your Score (18 possible)

11. How is technology funded in your school? Points Points

Select One. Available Awarded
Technology is funded with Year-End fallout money 1
Technology is included in the Operating Budget under a 3
Miscellaneous Account
Technology is included in the General Operating Budget 5

Technology is its own specific, recurring line item in the 7

Annual Budget
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Your Score (7 possible)

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12. Has your school implemented a recognition program for Points Points
teachers who develop technology-based instructional Available Awarded
materials? Select One.
There is no remuneration or recognition program to 0
recognize excellence in Instructional Technology
Excellence in Instructional Technology is recognized in 1
school newsletters, bulletins, and school board reports
A formal awards program recognizes teachers who 5
develop excellent Instructional Technology programs
Teachers receive compensatory time, monetary
compensation, or other specific remuneration for 7
developing technology-based programs
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Your Score (7 possible)

13. Is there a Technology Plan for the school? Points Points

Select One. Available Awarded
No Technology Plan exists 0
The school is working under a general district-wide plan 1
but a local building plan does not exist
The school is working on An informal strategy for 3
technology, but a formal plan has not been prepared
Yes, but it is in serious need of revision or has not been 5
revised in the previous two years
Yes, and it is revised on a regularly scheduled basis at 7
least annually
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Your Score (7 possible)

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14. Does your school's Technology Plan contain the Points Points
following? Identify ALL that apply. Available Awarded
No Technology Plan exists in our school 0
Vision/Mission Statement 1
Demographic Review of Teachers, Students, and 1
Community
Technology-related Purchasing procedures 1
Periodic and On-Call Maintenance for Instructional 1
Technologies used for Classroom Teaching
Security Plan regarding Physical Threats, Human Threats, 1
and Internet Threats to Technology
Formation and operation of a viable Technology
Committee with diverse Membership. 2
Impact of technology integration on the Curriculum 2
The uses of technology for Lifelong Learning, Special 2
Needs Learners, and Exceptional Learners
A comprehensive Facility Plan for installation and 2
periodic upgrades
A formal plan for continuous Evaluation, both formal and 3
informal
You can find out more about this question in Chapter 9
Your Score (16 possible)

15. Rate the computers in your school computer lab and Points Points
classrooms. Identify ALL that apply. Available Awarded
Most of the machines are less than Three Years Old 1
Most of the machines are CDROM-capable 1
Most of the machines are Connected to Printers 1
Most of the machines are Connected to the Internet 2
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Your Score (5 possible)

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III. A Viable Instructional Strategy

An understanding of instructional technology and its uses in the classroom are keys to the final step
in breaking down the Technology Facade. Answer items 16 – 20 to assess how seriously your school is
taking the integration of technology as a teaching and learning strategy. Total available points for this
section of the Checklist is 41.

16. Has your school developed a "scope and sequence"

specifically addressing student technology competencies? Points Points
Select One. Available Awarded
No scope and sequence is available 0
A scope and sequence addressing technology is available
only for graduating students (e.g., 8th graders and high 3
school seniors)
A scope and sequence addressing technology is available 5
st th th th th
for selected grades (1 , 4 , 8 , 10 , 12 )
A comprehensive scope and sequence addressing
technology is available for all students, by grade and 7
subject content area
You can find more about this question in Chapter 10
Your Score (7 possible)

17. When using technology-based lessons in the classroom,

which of the following resources do teachers personally Points Points
develop and use for instruction? Identify ALL that Apply. Available Awarded
Text-based materials such as handouts, study guides, 5
and workbooks to guide the lesson
Visual-based resources such as Power Point slides or 5
overhead transparencies to support classroom
presentation
Web-based Course Home Pages for student discovery 5
and cooperative learning
You can find more about this question in Chapter 11
Your Score (15 possible)

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18. Teacher's lesson plans should include specific learning

objectives when using technology-based resources. Is there
evidence of learning objectives that are consistent with Points Points
accepted educational psychology? Select One. Available Awarded
Learning objectives are not identifiable in classroom 0
lesson plans
Learning objectives are used but for technology-related 1
lessons, it is difficult to identify the criteria for successful
student learning
Behavioral Objectives are used. They include 7
components of Behavior (actions to be performed),
Condition (instructional tools), and Criteria (assessment
standards)
Cognitive Objectives are used. They include components 7
of Discovery Learning (student-centered growth),
Constructivism (building of new meaning), and Reception
Learning (structured learning)
Humanistic Objectives are used. They include 7
components of Individualization (student-tailored
instruction), Affective Education (values training), and
Intrinsic Learning (learning for its own sake)
A combination of Behavioral, Cognitive, and Humanistic 7
Learning Objectives are used for technology-related
lessons. Criteria for successful student learning is readily
identified
You can find more about this question in Chapter 10
Your Score (7 possible)

19. Describe what typically happens when classroom

teachers wish to use technology resources to present a Points Points
lesson. Select One. Available Awarded
The computer labs or technology resources are often 0
unavailable
The technology teacher or coordinator must present the 1
lesson
Technology must be transported into the classroom for 3
the session
Computer labs or technology resources are available for 5
scheduling without significant delays
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Your Score (5 possible)

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20. How do students** in the computer classroom/ Points Points

laboratory describe their experience? Select One. Available Awarded
Play time or game time 0
Unstructured, not sure of expected learning outcomes 1
Applicable to what they are covering in class 5
Appropriate for current classes and important for 7
required/anticipated future skills
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Your Score (7 possible)
** This question restricted to students and their teachers in Grades 6 and above.

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COMPREHENSIVE CHECKLIST ANALYSIS FORM

Transfer the points accumulated in each Section of the Checklist to this Form.
Complete the shaded areas in the Table below to determine your
Composite Score in the Technology Facade

Points Accumulated Percentages Awarded

Facade Element Checklist Items
Possible Fill in Fill in Points
Points Percentage Circle
Awarded Ranking
Use of technology Items 55 points
in a school or school 1 through 6 1 2 3
district
The necessary Items 104 points
infrastructure 7 through 15 1 2 3
A Viable Items 41 points
Instructional 16 through 20 1 2 3
Strategy
TOTALS 200 100%

COMPOSITE SCORE FORM

Total Possible Point: 200 Your Composite Score ____ Your Facade Rating ____
175 - 200 points Outstanding Technology Program A Rating
125 - 175 Satisfactory Technology Program B Rating
100 - 125 Modest Phase of the Technology Facade C Rating
75 - 100 Moderate Phase of the Technology Facade D Rating
< 75 Severe Phase of the Technology Facade F Rating

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