IMPLEMENTATION OF LVS DIGITAL STRATEGY

The purpose of Lester Vaughan's digital strategy is to increase access to digital technologies, enhance teaching and learning, and equip leaders to promote innovation and digital technology procurement. The monitoring and evaluation methods must constantly include participation from all stakeholders. The objective is to develop educators' abilities and proficiency in the proper use of digital technology while providing enough training to all stakeholders. Through an open attitude of all concern, this will be accomplished.

DIGITAL LITERACY AND CAPACITY

WHAT I WANT TO ACHIEVE

The Lester Vaughan school's successful adoption of digital tools must take into account a number of critical variables, including the expertise and abilities of the teachers. The majority of the instructors responded in favour of being taught to better use digital resources in their instruction when questioned. To achieve this, subsequent actions will be followed in order to properly create and implement a digital strategy:   

• Share with the entire staff the objectives of transforming the school into a PLC
• Collaborate with department heads to create a model that can be implemented at the school
• During departmental meetings, explain and promote the advantages of PLCs to the department heads
• Oversee the model's deployment and subsequent departmental training
• Share any achievements in the use of digital technology by the teachers and by extension the school
• Invite professionals to the school so they can assist departments with technical support and assistance during training sessions.

Continuous Professional Development

Training sessions will be provided for teachers in the following areas to enhance the teacher-learner process:

• Utilise the SAMR and TPACK frameworks to create, deliver, and assess lessons.
• Create lessons that are both synchronous and asynchronous utilising an LMS and video conferencing software (Google Meet)
• Provide educational resources like games and simulations.
• Utilise technology to complete administrative duties

Check out the video below to learn more about SAMR!

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE

WHAT I WANT TO ACHIEVE

It is imperative to emphasise that the following are essential elements for an infrastructure capable of supporting transformative learning experiences at Lester Vaughan:

• School's Bandwidth - for better connectivity, the school needs a minimum of 100Mbps as opposed to the 15Mbps it now has
• Fence-to-Fence Connectivity - consistent high-speed internet access throughout the school
• ICT Equipment - access to mobile devices that connect students and teachers to the wealth of resources available on the Internet
• High-quality digital learning materials - digital tools and materials for creating and delivering compelling and relevant teacher-learner experiences
• Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) - and rules for safety and ensuring that infrastructure is used to promote learning

Privacy/Security/Technical Issues

The following procedures will be implemented in order to guarantee the security and dependability of the data:

• Utilise remote filtering techniques to require all registered devices to access the internet via a web security gateway

• When managing sensitive information, use safe websites, secure wireless connections, and the automated anti-virus/firewall update option.

• Create a concise, easily understandable document that describes how to dispose of computers; this will ensure that personal data is removed from the systems and disposed of properly.

• Reduce the number of people who have access to the data.

• Teach teachers and students how to spot phishing scams.

The following steps will be taken to minimise corruption caused by viruses, malware, etc.

• Conduct routine backups.

• Stop malware from running on your devices. 

• Manage devices centrally to allow only network-trusted applications to run on them

• Obtain and install reliable antivirus and malware programmes.

• Utilize a hardware firewall

• Activate Domain Name System (DNS) Protection

DIGITAL LEADERSHIP

WHAT I WANT TO ACHIEVE

For carrying out the digital strategy, the principal is primarily responsible. He will have direct reporting responsibilities to both the Chief Education Officer and the Deputy Chief Education Officer (Planning). He will have the assistance of the present Teachers' Professional Development Committee, which will oversee the implementation. The committee will:

• Set a total budget for the digital strategy
• Track and assess if the objectives of the digital strategy are being met
• Regularly consult with key stakeholders that will be involved in the execution
• Deliver yearly reports to the principal and all other concerned staff members for distribution
• Develop and create data collection tools for assessing and monitoring the digital strategy
• Design and develop the strategy in conjunction with the department heads, the ministry of education, and outside organisations