ELT Technology Vision Brainstorm by Keenan White https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology Please comment under your assigned section. Guiding questions can be found in the first column. I am looking forward to looking through your comments. Have fun, don't over think your responses! en-us 2022-02-25 16:41:13 UTC 2022-03-07 21:12:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Who are the stakeholders we are trying to support through our technology learning, supports and enhancements? keenanwhite https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066774900 2022-02-25 17:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066774900 How can we improve staff and participant engagement through the use of technology or innovation? keenanwhite https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066776978 2022-02-25 17:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066776978 What areas of staff, participant and community need continue to come up within your departments? keenanwhite https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066786559 2022-02-25 18:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066786559 How does an organizational focus on technology, innovation and 21st century skill building address issues of equity for our staff, participants and community members? keenanwhite https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066791327 2022-02-25 18:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066791327 Which technology do you currently use that brings you the most joy and which gives you the most anguish? keenanwhite https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066794381 2022-02-25 18:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066794381 If technology could fix all things, what three problems or challenges would you assign it to fix? keenanwhite https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066838237 2022-02-25 18:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2066838237 Training for Staff https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2067179136 Employees have a wide variety of knowledge and experience with technology. I would love to see some intro 101 classes and advanced classes that staff could engage in.]]> 2022-02-26 01:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2067179136 Systems https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2067183153 I'm guessing I don't even know all of the systems staff use. I would like to incorporate new employee training on systems as well as maybe refresher courses? Also, a list of all systems used (if anyone out there has one please and thank you :). I also think the publishing of that information for all employees would better help them understand career progression/transfer needs]]> 2022-02-26 01:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2067183153 Common Language https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2067187499 I'd love to get all staff on the same page with technology tools and communication! ]]> 2022-02-26 01:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2067187499 Stakeholders https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2072309364 Family Caregivers, Staff, Host Homes Providers, Individuals. ]]> 2022-03-01 20:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2072309364 Joy and Anguish https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2072331314 Anguish - Accessing Therap, learn how to navigate the internet. Saving bookmarks on their browser. simplify computers and phones so their icons. Not having technical support. Personalization of the device. Learning how to use cloud technology. Schedulers and prompts keep people on track.

Joy - Communicating with people outside of your community. The feeling of independence, entertainment, individuality


]]> 2022-03-01 21:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2072331314 Staff and Participant Engagement https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2072336512 Participant engagement can be improved by having more ongoing support. 

Learning how to use the interface that they currently have. 

Department-wide communication board/chat ]]> 2022-03-01 21:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2072336512 Area of Needs https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2072367909 Challenges with Independence - Medication, Hygiene, Transportation, Appointments, Cooking
Health and Safety 
Therap Training 
Paylocity Training 
Training on programs that are used by staff]]> 2022-03-01 21:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2072367909 Stakeholders we are trying to support... https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073792605 Participants
Families/Providers
Volunteer Sites
Employers
Partnerships- (Music Therapy, Rec Center)

]]> 2022-03-02 15:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073792605 Joy & Anguish of Technology https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073811975 Joy- Participants love the ability to utilize projector screen for group Zoom classes. Participants also enjoyed using iPads for learning letters, numbers, shapes, and the program 'Bamboozled'. Staff enjoys having the access to Paylocity on personal devices to check schedules, paystubs, etc. Staff and participants enjoy using the Chromebooks for data entry, and activities.

Anguish- Staff does not enjoy navigating through Therap. Staff would like more knowledge and training with Excel. Staff is flustered with the time clocks installed throughout Elisabetta building. Managerial staff does not enjoy altering time clocks in Paylocity. Participants have expressed interest in learning how to navigate their personal devices. ]]> 2022-03-02 15:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073811975 How to Improve Engagement https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073819501 Providing training and development to build confidence in technology for both staff and participants. Staff and participants would like more access to different devices. Staff would like a platform to communicate and share work experiences with one another (FlipGrid app?)

]]> 2022-03-02 15:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073819501 Area of Needs https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073829714 Staff would like more IT support/troubleshooting with devices, programs or internet. Participants would also benefit from this if they have issues with personal devices, too. Staff would like formalized training on Therap (especially for new employees). Staff would also like to see more Apple products, as there is more available with iOS. Staff would like to know more apps and programs for 'teaching lesson/activities'

Participants would also like transportation routing information via an application or website. Providers/community would like better updates/notifications for schedule changes, activities planned. (Communication to providers) ]]> 2022-03-02 15:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073829714 Equity https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073835845 Assessing needs of participants and staff to make it person-centered. 

An obligation as an organization to keep participants informed on current digital trends. Staff/team that is dedicated to learning the latest advancements/methods. ]]> 2022-03-02 15:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073835845 3 Things Tech would Fix https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073840407 -Communication with guardians and providers, partners

-Communication with deaf or hearing-impaired and limited verbal skills individuals. 

-Attendance/Census tracking for staff



]]> 2022-03-02 15:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2073840407 Equity https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2074169381 Having devices available and having on going support with personalizing those devices to work for the individual and staff ]]> 2022-03-02 18:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2074169381 Technology Can Fix https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2074178105 Communication with provider, in different languages, accesible to those who have hearing or visual impairments. ]]> 2022-03-02 18:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2074178105 Ideas https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2076550655 Training the Laradon staff on the use of our tech tools , and how to make them more productive in our work and personal lives. Also, training to staff so that they can teach kids and adults on how to use these tools. For individuals, training on the devices and apps for life skills and instructions on how to do things , like way finding, job interviewing or doing the laundry.]]> 2022-03-03 19:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2076550655 Stakeholders https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079228412 Our stakeholders are our students, families, state and district partners and staff.]]> 2022-03-05 15:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079228412 Technology used right now and what brings us joy or anguish. https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079238014 We use an array of technology from tablets to laptops, along with smartboards and online technology.

Joy:
Help's students learn
Supports the work staff does within a classroom.
Helps our communication with families.

Anguish:
Not enough
Broken
Lacking skills
Time to use it
Understanding how it fits into the mission of the school


]]> 2022-03-05 15:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079238014 Improving staff and student participation https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079238673 Staff participation:
Develop school specific policies around the use of technology that help staff better utilize in multiple environments.
Training that incorporates not only technical aspects, but also how the technology fits into the educational landscape at the school.
More technology that is not old and or broken.
Mobil technology.
Use technology that is more interactive. 

Student participation:
Have more choices available for students.
Training for students that includes the many uses of technologies and the dangers that come along with its use.
Develop a space that is solely used for technology.

]]> 2022-03-05 15:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079238673 Areas of need https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079244089 Areas of need include:
Training, training, training on all platforms, Therap, Paylocity, staffing, professional development, IC and any program used for the distribution of information to and from our families.
New programs that support our specific type of student.










]]> 2022-03-05 15:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079244089 Organizational focus / equity https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079253511 Our organizational focus on this area will help support building a better equitable landscape within our organization and sustainable understanding throughout our various stakeholders by:
Creating a more engaged environment
Incorporating different learning styles
Improving collaboration across the organization
Prepares participants for the future
Connecting with other like minded organizations in order to build a better local and statewide resource for the IDD community

]]> 2022-03-05 15:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079253511 Three fixes for challenges https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079260794 Tracking staff training and attendance.
Building a better communication platform throughout the organization which hopefully includes moving from Outlook into Google based technology.
Building a better platform in order to communicate with local and state partners and families.]]> 2022-03-05 15:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2079260794 Stakeholders https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082535577 Staff members with email on their phones and Therap access and training on Therap. And Paylocity!]]> 2022-03-07 20:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082535577 Joy and Anguish https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082537078 Joy are my Apple products anguish is my work laptop!!!!!!]]> 2022-03-07 20:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082537078 How to improve? https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082538061 Have a system that fully protects youth from unsafe queries (locked down).  
Staff training and development to help them feel more confident.]]> 2022-03-07 20:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082538061 Areas of need https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082543232 Better internet connection, better equipment, better ways to communicate with each other.]]> 2022-03-07 20:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082543232 Equity https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082555614 Ditto what Brenda, Lynette and Michael said:-)]]> 2022-03-07 21:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082555614 3 things/I got 2… https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082560021 All sorts of Data collection to share outcomes and improve processes!

Communication between team members.]]> 2022-03-07 21:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/keenanwhite/technology/wish/2082560021