School Technology Planning

Generally, school planning takes place as part of our Partner School program. However, we do assist other schools or districts in building infrastructure for both professional development and technology.

While most formal technology plans begin and end with the technology itself, Media Workshop consultants conduct comprehensive planning in terms of the bigger picture, considering issues such as communication, mission, media and technology resources, school-based and community-based support, standards and staff development. Media Workshop consultants assist district and school leaders in the creation, implementation, and revision of flexible yet focused, long-term technology plans that support specific curriculum and instructional goals.

Further, our experience shows there are multiple levels of structure, communication and common vision that must be strengthened in order for schools to take command of their new media and technology resources.

Media Workshop offers a combination of services that include:

• Providing "needs assessment' to determine appropriate focus for spending
• Developing and writing technology/media plans including resource planning, appropriate purchasing and technical support
• Facilitating planning meetings among teaching staff, school and district leadership, parents and community representatives.
• Organizaing school-wide planning committees to develop curriculum
• Designing a strategic staff development plans that is customized for the school's budget, philosophy and individual staff needs and abilities.
  

See a sample map of a technology plan.

To find out more about our offerings and cost for services, e-mail Donna Schnupp at dschnupp@mediaworkshop.org or call Media Workshop at 212.782.0310.