School Evaluation Summary

School Evaluation Summary: “Incognito Academy”

The technology evaluation presented here is based on the Maturity Model Benchmarks created by Peter H.R. Sibley and Chip Kimball.  It views a school’s level of “technology maturity” through five filters: Administrative, Curricular, Support, Connectivity and Innovation.  After comparing a school’s current conception and use of technology against the Maturity Benchmarks, each filter is rated as either Emergent, Islands, Integrated or Intelligent.  This systematic approach produces a very comprehensive and informative technology use profile that can be utilized to drive improvement.

Using the Maturity Model Benchmarks to evaluate “Incognito Academy” led me to the conclusion that, overall, my school ranks relatively high (Integrated) despite lacking a formal technology use plan and a formal training program for teachers.   Even without clear guidance or significant support, teachers have integrated technology quite extensively throughout their curricula.  Informal tech support groups have formed among staff and in-house technology workshops are held on professional development days, providing less tech-savvy teachers with opportunities to learn and advance their skills.   However, future efforts and resources need to be focused in two areas before “Incognito Academy” can transition from Integrated to Intelligent: guidance and professional support. 

- The School Evaluation Summary can be found here. 

- The Maturity Model Survey results can be found here.