Technology and Culture Checklist for Schools

Thinking about adopting digital technology for your school? Or perhaps you have already been using technology for teaching and learning, and are thinking of ways to upgrade? We created a simple checklist to assess how ready your school might be. The 20 items refer to different aspects of the current culture and practices, answer them to the best of your knowledge.

You can accomplish this test individually, or as a team, at the beginning of a strategy meeting. The results might point you to specific directions or focal areas where you can concentrate your technology transformation efforts.

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1.Our school has a clear educational philosophy and vision that are communicated to the faculty, staff, and students

Yes

No

I don’t know

2.Our school leaders hold regular strategic planning sessions, at least once a year

Yes

No

I don’t know

3.Our school has targets, whether quantitative or qualitative, that we monitor and aim for

Yes

No

I don’t know

4.Our school leaders are aware of the government policies about using technology in education

Yes

No

I don’t know

5.Our school has policies in place that champion equity and inclusion

Yes

No

I don’t know

6.Our parent associations are usually consulted when making policies

Yes

No

I don’t know

7.Our students have the proper channels to give input on processes and policies

Yes

No

I don’t know

8.Our school provides continuing professional development programs for faculty and staff

Yes

No

I don’t know

9.Our teachers regularly receive useful feedback about their performance

Yes

No

I don’t know

10.Our teachers and staff from different departments coordinate effectively on projects that require collaboration

Yes

No

I don’t know

11.Our teachers know our students individually—their strengths, challenges, and other individualized information

Yes

No

I don’t know

12.Our teachers generally use other learning strategies aside from lectures and pen-and-paper assessments

Yes

No

I don’t know

13.Our teachers analyse assessment results of the students, using it to improve learning experiences

Yes

No

I don’t know

14.Our students generally use technology in learning activities such as class work, homework, group projects, and others

Yes

No

I don’t know

15.Our school has policies that protect student data and privacy

Yes

No

I don’t know

16.Our school has processes for maintaining our spaces, facilities, and equipment

Yes

No

I don’t know

17.Our school has a functioning computer laboratory in school that can be used by teachers and students

Yes

No

I don’t know

18.Our school has access to reliable wireless internet connection that cover many learning areas (classrooms, library, laboratories, etc)

Yes

No

I don’t know

19.Our school has a dedicated team who can take on educational technology initiatives for the school

Yes

No

I don’t know

20.Our school leaders have allocated a part of our budget for educational technology purchases (e.g. devices, subscriptions, software)

Yes

No

I don’t know