1 / 57

15 th Annual NSBA’s Technology + Learning Conference Atlanta, Georgia November 8-10, 2001 Presentation by:

15 th Annual NSBA’s Technology + Learning Conference Atlanta, Georgia November 8-10, 2001 Presentation by: Teresa San Martin, Director Instructional Technology Sherry Bever, Director Information Technology www.usd266.com District Technology Goals Availability of Technology/Connectivity

libitha
Download Presentation

15 th Annual NSBA’s Technology + Learning Conference Atlanta, Georgia November 8-10, 2001 Presentation by:

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. 15th Annual NSBA’s Technology + Learning Conference Atlanta, Georgia November 8-10, 2001 Presentation by: Teresa San Martin, Director Instructional Technology Sherry Bever, Director Information Technology www.usd266.com

  2. District Technology Goals • Availability of Technology/Connectivity • Leadership/Accountability • Curriculum Integration 4. Continuous School Improvement

  3. 4 Miles Northwest of Wichita, KS 5300 Student Population (district-wide) 7 Buildings: 4 Elementary (K-1, 2-4, 5-6) 1 Middle (7-8) 1 High School (9-12) 1 Alternative High School Maize USD #266 Demographics

  4. Student-to-computer ratio: 3:1 Networked buildings Wide Area Network -- fiber optic Internet access in 100% of classrooms E-mail access for all staff Web-enhanced courses Staff web-pages Maize USD 266Technology Facts

  5. Microsoft Office Sasixp/Classxp Integrade Pro Parent Connectxp Abacusxp Spectrum Compass (K-6) Plato (7-12) Track-it Inventory/Help Desk Blackboard.com Versatran Accuscan/Meal Tracker Data Team Accounting Front Page/Web Workshop Inspiration/Kidspiration Software Available

  6. 7 computers per classroom 32” TV Monitor with TV Computer Link VCR Internet/Intranet Access Software Access Compass, Scholastic Reading Counts, Reading Inventory, Microsoft Office, Keyboarding, Encyclopedia, Library Card Catalog K-6 Technology Enhanced Classroom

  7. Palm Pilot/handheld devices Projection systems Electronic whiteboards Digital cameras Scanners Document cameras (Flexcam) Video cameras Graphing calculators Video editing (Media 100, Avio) Online Courses Accessible Technologies

  8. Tech education grades 7-12 Video broadcast studios 7-12 Video editing lab Auto-cad lab Portable wireless laptop labs Graphic design lab Writing centers Multipurpose labs Music keyboarding Distance learning Interactive television Electronic field trips Video conferencing Maize USD 266Specialized Classrooms

  9. District Technology Goals • Availability of Technology/Connectivity • Leadership/Accountability • Curriculum Integration 4. Continuous School Improvement

  10. Board of Education Support Budget Policies Technology Planning Technology Implementation Staff Development Rotation Plan Technology Support Help Desk System Security Availability of Technology/Connectivity

  11. 1992-93 $ 398,263.00 1993-94 $ 1,251,050.00 1994-95 $ 1,695,219.00 1995-96 $ 1,997,864.00 1996-97 $ 1,880,432.00 1997-98 $ 1,968,538.00 1998-99 $ 1,546,100.00 1999-00 $ 1,373,087.00 2000-01 $ 1,468.722.00 2001-02 $1,375.000 .00 (budget) Maize USD 266 Technology Summary of Expenditures

  12. Technology Support Organizational Chart

  13. Staff Development Curriculum Integration Consultants Year-round teacher training Community computer workshops “Teachers training teachers” model Opportunities for on-line courses Focus: Curriculum integration using technology Staff Development

  14. High School/Elementary Partnerships Science/Spanish/PE -videoconferencing High School Tech Aides support technology in all buildings High School Webmasters Manage building web-pages Mouse Patrol/Techie Teens Students support classroom technologies Grades 4-8 Use laptops for scheduling, projects, technology support tips Serve as technology ambassadors for the building serving the community Student Leadership Projects

  15. District Technology Goals 1.Availability of Technology/Connectivity • Leadership/Accountability • Teachers/Administrators • Parents/Community • Curriculum Integration • School Improvement

  16. The current and future health of America’s 21st Century Economy depends directly on how broadly & deeply Americans reach a new level of Literacy -- “21st Century Literacy’--that includes strong academic skills, thinking, reasoning, teamwork skills, & proficiency in using technology.--National Alliance of Business

  17. CEO Forum 21st Century Skills Target Tech School ISTE – NETS Standards Student Standards Teacher Standards Administrator Standards NSBA – Technology & Learning Network Collaboration and Networking Leadership/AccountabilityResources

  18. Digital Age Literacy Basic, Scientific & Technological Literacy Visual & Information Literacy Cultural Literacy & Global Awareness Inventive Thinking Adaptability/Managing Complexity Curiosity, Creativity, & Risk-Taking Higher Order Thinking & Sound Reasoning 21st Century Skills

  19. Effective Communication Teaming, Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills Personal & Social Responsibility Interactive Communication High Productivity Prioritizing, Planning, & Managing for Results Effective Use of Real-World Tools Relevant, High Quality Products 21st Century Skills

  20. Need for Staff Development

  21. 1 Student per Instructional Computer with Internet Access Technology Support 24/7 Broad Use of Wide Variety of Technologies 30% of Budget – Staff Development 100% Students Using Digital Content 100% Staff Using Digital Content Anytime Anywhere Learning Target Tech School

  22. Student centered authentic project-based learning Improve higher-order thinking and research skills Greater information resources available for research and education from Internet and CD Rom Educational Benefits of Target Tech School

  23. Collaborative learning that allows students to develop teamwork/communication problem solving skills All students/teachers able to communicate with parents experts other students and teachers outside the school www.CEOForum.org School Technology and Readiness Report: Professional Development: A Link to Better Learning Educational Benefits of Target Tech School

  24. Basic operations & concepts Social, ethical, & human issues Technology productivity tools Technology communication tools Technology research tools Technology problem-solving & decision-making tools National Educational Technology Standards

  25. WHAT technology skills should be woven into the curricular fabric of our schools . . . WHEN such skills should be taught . . . HOW technology can support these new learning environments To order "NETS for Teachers" or "NETS for Students: Connecting Curriculum and Technology" books, call (800 336-5191) (International call 541 302-3777)http://cnets.iste.org NETS Standards Can Help Educational Leaders Know:

  26. TAKE – Technology Assistance Kansas Educators Technology Plan Certification TLCF Grants E-Rate KALTECH – KS Academy Leadership in Technology Principals Superintendents KANED – State-wide Fiber Network for Schools, Hospitals and Libraries Leadership/Accountability State Level Resources

  27. Assessment tool Recommended for group assessment Used to establish baseline data Determine district growth for staff development Surveys Basic skills Curriculum integration www.hprtech.org Profiler Assessment Tool

  28. Basic Computer Operations & Concepts Personal & Professional Use of Technology Application of Technology In Instruction Maize Criteria For Foundations in Technology

  29. Kansas Student and Teacher Empowerment Process(STEP Model for Staff Development)

  30. Goals: Develop a vision for systemic change Individualized Action Plan. Demonstrate how technology and current education research will be used to support and bring innovation to their school improvement plan. Understand how educational technologies can help develop learning communities KAL-TECH – Gates Grant

  31. Journey to Excellence – Strategic Planning Team Technology Management Team – Technology Advisory Board Building Technology Teams Curriculum Task Force School Improvement Teams Professional Development Curriculum Council Student Leadership Teams Leadership/Accountability Local Level Resources

  32. “Student achievement must be improved in order to prepare students to succeed in the global economy…The United States can only remain a leading power in the global economy if it continues to ensure students will be prepared to thrive in the future.” CEO Forum,Year 4 Star Report Student Achievement in the 21st Century

  33. District Technology Goals • Availability of Technology/Connectivity • Leadership/Accountability • Continuous School Improvement 4. Curriculum Integration

  34. Rigorous content standards are established Student progress is tested Professional development is aligned with standards and test results Results are publicly reported Results lead to rewards, sanctions, and targeted assistance Kansas School Performance Accountability System

  35. 48 states now test their students 36 states publish annual report cards on individual schools 19 states publicly rate school performance 19 states have tests that students must pass in order to receive a diploma 14 provide monetary incentives for good performance 16 states have the authority to take over failing schools 2 states link teacher evaluation to student performance Education Week Accountability Movement(Highly Successful)

  36. Be familiar with the State Curricular Standards Determine the alignment between state and local starndards Understand the importance of curriculum alignment Determine how curriculum standards are used to determine progress in selecting or developing assessments and to identify needs Determine that multiple assessments used for accreditation are aligned with the curriculum Understand role of the principal and teacher in monitoring the curriculum Curriculum Alignment/Monitoring

  37. 3 Contributing Elements of Classroom Life: Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction • Bottom line: Be able to instructionally align assessment so it can truly be an effective measure in order to achieve optimal student performance.

  38. Kansas State AssessmentMaize Grade 10 Math

  39. Align with Vision Align with Curriculum Align with School Improvement Align with Staff Development Align the acquisition of hardware and software Instructional Technology Planning

  40. Use computers for many purposes Use computers to accomplish a task Work collaboratively Take charge of their own learning Have high expectations for students See a link between technology and district/state standards Exemplary Teachers...

  41. Understanding how technologies should be applied to achieve educational objectives What is Technology Integration?

  42. Choose Core Content One Unit or Lesson to Enhance with Technology Decide on Technology to Achieve Goals Create Integrated Activity with Assessment Standards/ Rubric Implement Assess/Evaluate Refine Curriculum Integration Using Technology (How Do You Do It?)

  43. Educational ContentEx:6th Grade Curriculum

  44. Ex: Project Research the main causes of food poisoning. In graph form state causes, number of outbreaks, percentage of total. Analyzing the data, determine the best explanation for the information.

  45. DECIDE phase: Assign groups, brainstorm, and research the content DESIGN phase: Determine the program structure and detail the content DEVELOP phase: Gather and create the media elements, author the program, review, and debug EVALUATE phase: Evaluate the project Implementing Multimedia Projects--DDD-E Model (Ivers & Barron, 98)

  46. Assessment Rubric for Project: Integrated Instructional Lesson

  47. Title,Grade Level, Timeframe, Overview Electronic tools/Technologies required Curriculum standards Subject areas, outcomes/indicators, state tested indicators NETS standards Connection to School Improvement Plan Procedures/Activities Resources & Materials Assessment Extension Activities Online Lesson Plan

  48. As the development and alignment of standards, educational objectives, curriculum and assessments evolve, technology use must be modified to support these goals. Instructional Technology Planning

More Related