School Pseudonym: Great Falls Elementary School Demographics: The school is located in a rural county in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Most of the population living within the school boundaries are middle class residents. The school currently has an enrollment of 300 students and 30 staff. ADMINISTRATIVE PolicyBehavioral: Integrated-there is a release form signed by parents, students, and staff regarding the expectation and use of technology within the school. A school website is also embraced and formalized use of technology. Resource/Infrastructure: Islands-policies are oversight by the principal however loosely while technology specialist does create some policies but loosely. PlanningBehavioral: Islands-There is some formal planning by principal regarding school need however isolated implementation based upon particular projects. Resource/Infrastructure: Emergent- loose informal plan with little training as to want is to be expected of use of resources or created goals. BudgetBehavioral: Islands-primary formal technology budgeting is centered up and budgeted around the computer lab and library use. Resource/Infrastructure: Integrated-There is a specific budget for technology use as there are some plans to integrate technology into the individual classrooms along with other items on the budget. Administrative informationBehavioral: Integrated-Some paper systems are in place regarding advance planning for activities as well as using the school website and availability to use email to communicate to parents as well as staff. Resource/Infrastructure: Intelligent-There is at least one computer in the classrooms allowing staff and administrators access to online systems. CURRICULAR Electronic Information-

Behavioral: Integrated-Parents have access to information via the school website. Students have individual log ins to complete varies tasks as well as staff. Resource/Infrastructure: Integrated- Resources are primarily focused on diversity of applications used but due to limited time and amount of technology depth may be less.

AssessmentBehavioral: Integrated-Staff use resources to track student grades and complete assessments on reading comprehension. Resource/Infrastructure: Integrated-Parents and staff can track various information such as tardies, absences, and progress on grades through a online resource but there can be inconsistency in being updated. Curriculum IntegrationBehavioral: Islands- Students may use resources on special projects however daily consistent use is typically once a week. Resource/Infrastructure: Islands-The most access to technology for student use is in the computer lab with secondary availability in the library. Teacher UseBehavioral: Islands-Some teachers use have access and manage certain applications to build lesson plans, organize information, and complete assessments however there are some who use paper planners. Resource/Infrastructure: Integrated- There is at least one computer per classroom available for teacher use as needed. Student UseBehavioral: Integrated-outcomes are dependent upon instructor however students have the available to complete projects using computers. When complete special projects, students may use powerpoint. Resource/Infrastructure: Integrated-most students have regular computer lab time every week and instruction provided by a computer lab instructor. There are also times teachers can reserve time slots if needed for additional time and access.

SUPPORT Stakeholder InvolvementBehavioral: Emergent- There is usually one or two people involved with planning and implementation of the technology. Usually a email is sent out if there are significant changes. Resource/Infrastructure: Emergent-Few groups are represented limiting much change or process throughout the whole group when attempting to plan or implement technology. Administrative SupportBehavioral: Islands-Administration has some involvement when planning, practicing and implementing technology use however it is more indirect. Resource/Infrastructure: Integrated-If there is a well researched plan and budget allows it there will be some formal administration involvement. Primarily to approve of plans. TrainingBehavioral: Emergent-Little technology training is provided at the school. There are some technology trainings available at the district level at least once a year. Resource/Infrastructure: Islands-There is limited training provided by the technology teacher if there is new technology or changes in application use. Technical & Infrastructure SupportBehavioral: Integrated-Most staff utilize formal and informal support whether asking the technology instructor in the building or requesting help on the district level. Resource/Infrastructure: Intelligent-There is full-time staff available on the district level that make help the day of or minimum of one day to assist. CONNECTIVITY Local Area Networking (LAN)-

Behavioral: Intelligent-Local area networking is readily available to access material on the web and exchange files from hard drive to hard drive. Resource/Infrastructure: Intelligent-There is plenty of room for expansion for data and video throughout. District Area Networking (WAN)Behavioral: Intelligent-there is available WAN for multiple data needs throughout for staff. Teachers with laptops can access available information even when not at a home school site. Resource/Infrastructure: Intelligent-structure is comprehensive and delivers information at high speed. Internet AccessBehavioral: Intelligent-All staff and students use internet access to complete various elements related to curriculum. Resource/Infrastructure: Intelligent-Access is available connected to a wi-fi router and password protected. Communication SystemsBehavioral: Integrated-Email is used to communicate upcoming events or to bring updated alerts. The district website and local news sources are used as well to communicate activities within the district. Resource/Infrastructure: Intelligent-All school staff and students have availability to email however elementary students do not have individual emails until middle school. INNOVATION New TechnologiesBehavioral: Islands-Technology is accepted by most staff such as iPads and iMacs throughout the school however trainings are limited. Therefore experimentation of equipment and applications are not utilized to their full potential. Resource/Infrastructure: Islands- Little implementation of newer technology due to the lack of opportunity and formal training. Comprehensive Technologies-

Behavioral: Integrated-Classroom teachers use computers, projectors, and document projectors in the classroom to display presentations or work. Lack of formalized training limits advanced techniques. Resource/Infrastructure: Integrated-Only a couple of classrooms have smart-board technology however students using technology is limited. The need to assist instructors to integrate technology into curriculum is needed. Final Summary After evaluating the Great Falls Elementary School technology use, I would categorize this school as the Integrated Systems Stage. I checked sixteen sub areas in which integration was checked, primarily under the administrative and curricular areas. Policies on technology use and how it is to be embraced help steer the vision of technology use. These policies have open access to allow staff to post student progress online as well as pertinent information on the schools website. Although there is regular scheduled use of technology, emergent and island areas under the support filter significantly limit the full potential use of technology. I discovered how limited training experimentation, and support may decrease integration of technology use within the curriculum on a consistent and more regular basis. Connectivity was a area of significant strength scoring mostly in the intelligent rating. Access and availability of information at high speed and demand helps the school keep up to date with the latest information and learning resources. Overall, the school would be identified as a Integrated Systems Stage as there are areas previously mentioned to be worked on however the school places is dependent on technology for to complete educational related tasks.