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====**Technology Plan Goal** The goal of this initiative is aligned with the goal of the school, closing the achievement gap. Over the years the achievement gap has been widening between the caucasian students and students of other ethnic backgrounds. With this initiative we will look to use technology as a device to meet the various needs of all learners. This initiative will explore the devices available and how they can be incorporated into daily instruction to help close the achievement gap. ====


====A committee will be formed to discuss the different tools available and determine which will best meet the needs of the students with Brandywood Elementary. The committee will explore the cost effectiveness of each technological device that is considered along with the effect it will have on student achievement. The committee will also consider the following; training of staff, financing opportunities, implementation time line, staff turnover, and district support. ====

**Current technology being evaluated **
In our school we have the library media center which houses 10 desktop computers and is connected to the computer lab which has 23 desktop computers. These desktops were a donation to the school and were not new when they were installed in the school. In addition, each classroom has 2-3 student desktop computers and 1 teacher computer. There is also 1 laptop cart with an lcd projector that for each grade level team to share. This equipment is currently monitored by district personnel and has to meet district policy.


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