6-D-1+Group+A

A standards based assessment will be included at the end of the project ||
 * **Initials** || **Barriers** || **Solution** ||
 * SV || ADMIN: Requires data collection on student progress on standards || Present project with standards included as well as how they will be assessed and how often. Use of software such as SPSS to enhance data collection. ||
 * = SV ||= ADMIN: Desired focus on standardized tests ||< Communicate the effectiveness of IMPs with the PowerPoint presentations created in Module 2
 * < SV ||< TECH: lack of time to implement ||< Professional Development Opportunities to develop implementation. Use of PLN/PLC's to assist in development and problem solving. ||
 * = SV ||= TECH: outdated computers and slow internet speed ||< Apply for grants or approach local business for funding. Check to see if any local companies are upgrading hardware, this may facilitate them donating older machines. ||
 * LA || Acceptable use policy problems/student not returning form or parent not allowing access ||< Communication with parent over the phone or conferences. Contact Guidance to help with this process. ||
 * < LA ||< Availability of enough computers to work on the project as a group ||< Collaborate with Media or schedule a time for students to work in computer lab or Media Center with access to technology. ||
 * LA || Lack of ability to download programs important to project completion ||< Have an alternative tool for them to use if they can't access or use one of them. ||
 * LA || Overproctective virus protection software which prevents students from accessing legitimate information ||< Contact the Technology Department to ease permissions prior to project. Check permissions of software before hand. ||
 * < LA ||< How to include and assess students with a high rate of absenteeism ||< Parent letter and student contracts to communicate expectations ||
 * CF || TECH:Technological limited resources ||< Apply for grants or approach local business for funding. ||
 * CF || TECH: Lack of technological skills by students and teachers and lack of planning time. ||< Provide class or after school time to educate the students about the technologies necessary to complete the projects. Teachers may have to give up planning time to accomplish this. ||
 * CF || ADMIN:Attitude Barriers with using new technology intregration with staff and financial restraints. ||< Allow teachers and staff to have time to get trained using technological tools and use Professional Development days to encourage teachers to collaborate with departments on days to Integrate Multimedia projects within the curriculum. ||
 * CF || ADMIN: Barriers to inclusion of learners with special needs and learning difficulties during these kinds of projects ||< Pair LD students with higher functioning students to assist in reading and evaluation of materials ||