Transcript Somerset ISD Technology Plan

Somerset ISD Technology Plan
Bringing Learning into the Future
Bobbi Prince, ET8019
Lamar University
May 15, 2011
Somerset ISD
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Years approved by plan: 2010-2013
Number of Campuses: 6
Student Enrollment: 3459
District Size: 3,000-4,999
Percentage Economically Disadvantaged: 80.75%
Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection
to Internet: 258
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TECHNOLOGY BUDGETS
BY CATEGORY
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Teaching and Learning Budget: $568,080.00
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Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $65,400.00
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Leadership, Administration and Support Budget: $214, 500.00
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Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $2,022, 594.00
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Total: $2,870,574.00
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Somerset ISD Existing Conditions
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*Fiber lease with AT&T and Time Warner Cable for Barrera and Savannah Heights
*Fiber connection between main campuses
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*IMail Server Web Messaging
*Voice Over – IP Telephony - Offices and classrooms
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*2-GIG Fiber Backbone
*Cisco Wireless Network
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*Technology Online work order system
*Maintenance Online work order system
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*Websense Internet Filtering Software
*Central Command, Inc. Complete Virus Protection
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*Deep Freeze workstation protection
*Windows Server Operating Software
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*Windows
*Microsoft Office Suite
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*TxGradebook
*MyTXZone
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*Inspiration/Kidspiration site licenses
*Destination Math (Elementary and Junior High) site license
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*Rosetta Stone (High School and Junior High)
*DeepFreeze Insight (High School and Junior High)
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*Online Human Resources Application System
*Veritas Backup Exec.
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*Atrium Libraray Services Program
*IPTV System (Video on Demand)
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*Pix Firewall
*Barracuda Spam Filter
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*TxConnect Parent Portal
*Bon Appetit (Food Services Software)
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*Nutri Kids (Food Services Software)
*SerU FTP Software
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*Promethean Activboard Systems
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*MCU
*IEP Software
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*PDAS – Filemaker Pro
*360 Walkthough
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*Eduphoria Aware
*TimeClock Plus
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*Regional Service Center Computer Cooperative (RSCCC)Business/Personnel/SIS
*C-Scope - Scope and Sequence
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*MySQL Database
*Sybase Central Software
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*Sharpschool Web Hosting
*Adobe Acrobat Professional
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*WebCCat
*Discovery Education
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*BrainPop
*Web Helpdesk Tech Support and Inventory Program
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*K12 Databases
*DKC Databases
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*FitnessGram
*West Tech District-Wide Security Camera System
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*Open Office
*Learning.com Online 8th Grade Technology Assessment
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*Learning.com Technology Applications Adoption (K-8)
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*Written policies on acceptable use of the Internet, World Wide Web content, and network management
*Polycom VS4000 (1 per campus)
*Booktracks Textbook Inventory Program
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The National Educational Technology Plan
President Obama’s administration released the National Education Technology
Plan (NETP) that suggests technology be used to change the way education is
delivered in the country. “Called "Transforming American Education: Learning
Powered by Technology," the plan, "calls for applying the advanced technologies
used in our daily personal and professional lives to our entire education system
to improve student learning, accelerate and scale up the adoption of effective
practices, and use data and information for continuous improvement” (Nagel,
2009).
The plan covers 5 areas:
•Learning
•Assessment
•Teaching
•Infrastructure
•Productivity
Nagel, David. "National Ed Tech Plan Puts Technology at the Heart of Education Reform -- THE Journal." THE Journal:
Technological Horizons in Education -- THE Journal. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/11/09/national-ed-tech-plan-puts-technology-at-the-heart-of-educationreform.aspx>.
Learning
“The challenge for our education system is to leverage technology to create relevant learning
experiences that mirror students' daily lives and the reality of their futures” (NETP, 2010)
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NETP Goal: All learners will have engaging and empowering
learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them
to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our
globally networked society.
Somerset ISD: Students have access to projectors and ActivBoards,
ActiVote, Destination Math, Discovery Education, Graph Club,
KidPix, Career Planet, network printers, scanners, digital cameras,
laptop carts, Accelerated Reader program, video conference
capability, ethernet-to-desktop connection, campus instructional
technologists, computer labs, Ipods and Ipod touch for teachers
completing training, annual technology showcase, distance learning
through TAMUK and ACCD, video conference field trips
"National Education Technology Plan 2010 | U.S. Department of Education." U.S. Department of Education. N.p., n.d. Web.
15 May 2011. <http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010>.
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ASSESSMENT
“Most of the assessment done in schools today is after the fact and designed to indicate only whether
students have learned. Little is done to assess students' thinking during learning so we can help them learn
better “(NETP, 2010).
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NETP Goals: Our education system at all levels will leverage
the power of technology to measure what matters and use
assessment data for continuous improvement.
Somerset ISD: administration use of tablet PC and Apple ITouch; web-based tools to customize, evaluate, disaggregate
TAKS data; eSped and eRTI online applications; Accelerated
Reader program; ActiVote system for Promethean
ActivBoards; Tango Central assessment management for TPRI
and CIRCLES assessments
"National Education Technology Plan 2010 | U.S. Department of Education." U.S. Department of Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010>.
Wynkoop, Gloria. " Documents - sisdtx." sisdtx. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<http://sisdtx.sharpschool.com/departments/technology/documents/?pageId=1019855&portalId=873164&objectId.79788=12067222
&contextId.79788=1019857&parentId.79788=1070151
TEACHING
“Just as leveraging technology can help us improve learning and assessment,
technology can help us better prepare effective educators and increase their
competencies throughout their careers while building the capacity of our education
system to deliver effective teaching. Technology can do this by enabling a shift to a
new model of connected teaching” (NETP, 2010).
•NEPT
Goals: Professional educators will be supported
individually and in teams by technology that connects them
to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning
experiences that can empower and inspire them to provide
more effective teaching for all learners.
•Somerset ISD: educators have access to 360 Walkthrough to
analyze observations by administrators; C-Scope lesson plan
access; access to district/campus STaR charts; eRTI and
eSPED; surveys to determine needed technology tools and
training; access to Epsilen collaborative networking; wireless
laptop carts; assistance in receiving additional/Masters degree
"National Education Technology Plan 2010 | U.S. Department of Education." U.S. Department of Education.
N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011. <http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010>.
Wynkoop, Gloria. " Documents - sisdtx." sisdtx. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<http://sisdtx.sharpschool.com/departments/technology/documents/?pageId=1019855&portalId=873164
&objectId.79788=12067222&contextId.79788=1019857&parentId.79788=1070151
Infrastructure
“An infrastructure for learning is necessary to support a learning society in which learning is lifelong and
lifewide.”
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NEPT Goals: All students and educators will have access to a
comprehensive infrastructure for learning when and where they need it.
Somerset ISD: explore various funding sources outside of school district;
periodic budget planning to investigate/evaluate required and available
funding for future equipment purchases; implement ongoing assessment
of hardware, software, telecommunication services and infrastructure;
expand parent and community access to existing and emerging
networks through school website and Wi-fi availability; sustain district
technical assistance and support for the integration of technology into
teaching and school operations; develop a disaster recovery plan
ensuring critical data is recovered in a timely manner and
communication systems are restored
"National Education Technology Plan 2010 | U.S. Department of Education." U.S. Department of Education. N.p., n.d. Web.
15 May 2011. <http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010>.
Wynkoop, Gloria. " Documents - sisdtx." sisdtx. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<http://sisdtx.sharpschool.com/departments/technology/documents/?pageId=1019855&portalId=873164&objectId.79788=
12067222&contextId.79788=1019857&parentId.79788=1070151
Productivity
•NEPT Goal: Our education system at all levels will
redesign processes and structures to take advantage of the
power of technology to improve learning outcomes while
making more efficient use of time, money, and staff.
•Somerset ISD: offer Wi-fi capability to areas surrounding
schools; fiber connection between campuses; use of opensource tools such as Open Office; ethernet-to-desktop
connection; SmartR for bus routing;
"National Education Technology Plan 2010 | U.S. Department of Education." U.S. Department of Education. N.p., n.d.
Web. 15 May 2011. <http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010>.
Wynkoop, Gloria. " Documents - sisdtx." sisdtx. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<http://sisdtx.sharpschool.com/departments/technology/documents/?pageId=1019855&portalId=873164&objectId.7
9788=12067222&contextId.79788=1019857&parentId.79788=1070151
Suggestions for Improvement
•Technology integration in all classrooms (not just student computer use or
trips to the computer lab)
•Required technology projects at end of each 6 weeks
•Comprehensive and effective staff development
•Campus technology mentors to assist staff when campus instructional
technologist is unavailable
•More collaboration between teachers, staff and administrators in regards to
technology use
•Investigations for available technologies for students
•Updated AUP to include web 2.0 technologies
•Development of a new technology magnet school within the district
•More and proper assessment of the effectiveness of technology use
•Better selection of hardware that lasted longer
•Quicker turn-around of computer repair
SUMMARY
“To be successful, a technology plan must promote meaningful learning and collaboration, provide for the
needed professional development and support, and respond flexibly to change” (November, 1996).
In reviewing the articles, videos and the National
Educational Technology Plan, I realize that my district
has a very long way to go before achieving many
aspects of the plan. The biggest obstacle I see for my
district would be having teachers and students use
technology on a regular basis. I love the idea of
collaborative groups showing their knowledge through
the use of technology but do not see that happening
as long as educators feel a standardized test is more
important than a student’s future learning and skills.
November, Alan, Carolyn Staudt, Mary Ann Costello, and Lynne Huske. "Critical Issues: Developing a School or District
Technology Plan." Critical Issue. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te300.htm
REFERENCES
Nagel, David. "National Ed Tech Plan Puts Technology at the Heart of
Education Reform -- THE Journal." THE Journal: Technological Horizons in
Education -- THE Journal. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/11/09/national-ed-tech-plan-putstechnology-at-the-heart-of-education-reform.aspx>.
"National Education Technology Plan 2010 | U.S. Department of
Education." U.S. Department of Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2011.
<http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010>.
November, Alan, Carolyn Staudt, Mary Ann Costello, and Lynne Huske.
"Critical Issues: Developing a School or District Technology Plan."
Critical Issue. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, n.d. Web.
15 May 2011.
<www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te300.htm
Wynkoop, Gloria. " Documents - sisdtx." sisdtx. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May
2011.
<http://sisdtx.sharpschool.com/departments/technology/documents/?pa
geId=1019855&portalId=873164&objectId.79788=12067222&contextId
.79788=1019857&parentId.79788=1070151>.