GOLDEN MEADOW UPPER ELEMENTARY Principal Buffy Boura Technology

GOLDEN MEADOW UPPER ELEMENTARY Principal: Buffy Boura Technology Needs Assessment PRESENTED BY: BUFFY A. KENNEDY EDTL 506 DR. CYNTHIA VAVASSEUR NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY

Technology concerns of the faculty and staff at GMUE Computers that are working and up-to-date Teaching students word processing skills Technology (a great tool) but sometimes unreliable

On a daily basis, how often do you use technology for classroom purposes? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 -2 times 3 -4 times 5 -6 times More than 6 times

How do you feel about the “Smart” board in your classroom? GMUE Staff Love it 11 Like it 6 Dislike it 2 it…wouldn’t go a day without it. it…but could survive without it. Dislike it…never turn it on.

What "tech tool" do you feel you need professional development and/or training on for your classroom? 9 staff members would like PD and/or training on the “SMART” board in the classroom 7 staff members would like PD and/or training on tools for the “SMART” board 3 staff members would like PD and/or training on laptops/ipads (for student use) “SMART ” Board 7 staff members 9 staff members Tools for “SMART ” Board Laptops / IPads 3 staff members

How would you like to receive professional development and/or training on your “tech tool” need? Teacher Modeling 21% 37% Computer Presentation 42% Tech Tool Professional

What do you think your students would benefit from most in terms of technology? The use of technology in schools is definitely increasing. The faculty and staff at GMUE would like our students to benefit from: Technology that is up to date…………………………. . . 7 Training on the use of technology currently available…………………. . 7 Our students are “GREAT” when it comes to technology……………… 5

How would you rate your "KNOWLEDGE" of operating and/or using the technology resources provided? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5

AT GMUE, WE WILL PREPARE ALL STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS! Thank you to the faculty and staff at GMUES for participating in this survey!