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 * REVISED SWOT - Schoolwires Plan **


 * **STRENGTHS**
 * Addresses a need seen by teachers and administration
 * Use of this resource CAN be perceived as time-saving, and serving the needs of the students and teachers
 * Addresses goals of district strategic plan (technology and professional development) plan
 * Act 48 credits provide some motivation, particularly for teachers not enrolled in graduate classes
 * Flexible delivery plan to meet varied learning styles
 * Minimal cost beyond technology coach position and $1500 for substitutes || ** WEAKNESSES **
 * Lack of district expectations for teacher performance
 * May not be sustainable (coach position funded through grant money)
 * Cost, although minimal, may prevent everyone from recieving training ||
 * ** OPPORTUNITIES **
 * Allow teachers to become district/building experts, and provide a district support system
 * Create a collaborative culture among district stakeholders
 * Promote district/teacher accomplishments
 * Training plan can be evaluated, revised, and applied to future technology training
 * "Increase student achievement" by giving 24-7 access to class materials and rsources
 * "Extend the learning day" || ** THREATS/BARRIERS **
 * Lack of available time within staff development hours
 * Other district initiatives monopolize teachers' and administrators' time and resources ||

Statement of Need

· **Teachers need to be educated/trained in the use of technology** o Teachers have technology in their rooms, but do not know how to use it effectively o Teachers have technology in their rooms but do not use it effectively o Teachers are expected to have a webpage, but have not received (adequate) instruction o Teachers are not informed regarding new software that can be downloaded and utilized o Teachers are not aware of tools and programs that can make their jobs easier

Other district training needs: · **Students in grades 4-5 need to increase “literacy” scores; what training can be provided?** · **Students in grades 9-12 need to increase math PSSA scores; what tools/training can help to accomplish that?** · **Reading/LA teachers need to learn how to use Accelerated Reader Online**

**SWOT ANALYSIS** addressing proposal to provide teachers with training in 4 main areas: School Wires Website software, Moodle content server, Google Docs, and interactive whiteboards; employing training practices and a time frame according to teachers' preferences.
 * Strengths
 * Addresses a need seen by teachers and administration
 * Use of the tools CAN be perceived as time-saving, and serving the needs of the students and teachers
 * Addresses goals of district technology plan
 * Act 48 credits provide motivation, particularly for teachers not enrolled in graduate classes
 * Flexible delivery plan to meet varied learning styles
 * Minimal cost beyond technology coach position || Weaknesses
 * Too broad; lacks focus
 * Lack of district expectations for teacher performance
 * May not be sustainable (coach position funded through grant money) ||
 * Opportunities *
 * Allow teachers to choose a direction for personal growth, possibly become district/building experts, and provide a district support system
 * Training plan can be evaluated, revised, and applied to future technology training || Threats/Barriers
 * Lack of available time within staff development hours
 * Other district initiatives monopolize teachers' and administrators' time and resources
 * No shared vision of a tech training plan ||