Technology Update

1. Technology Update LISD Administrators’ RetreatJuly 2009

2. "In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."  --Eric Hoffer

3. How Technology Supports You… • From wires, routers, servers, computers and phones to e-mail with spam….. • From eSchool, SchoolWeb and IFAS with Zangle….. • From gigabit to megabit to desktops and more….. • From offices to classrooms to teachers and students….. • In LISD ….. It’s everywhere!

4. Centralized server farms include over 150 servers Systems are designed to maintain network integrity, e-mail systems, internet filtering, internal and external firewalls, spam filtering and NOS. Advanced backup and storage systems (30 terabytes) Centralized IP phone systems Redundant DR\backup site Over 1,100 switches and routers with a Netscreen central router and firewall Over 1,000 wireless access points Gigabit fiber to every location

5. There is nothing simple about it. We do try very hard to make it look that way…..

6. The digital environment demands new learning standards for students so that they will have the values and the capabilities to live, learn, and earn in a free society surrounded by a world that is truly global, connected, and increasingly competitive in scope and character. Excerpt from- Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas ….Visioning Institute

7. We firmly believe that creating a system focused on the ongoing improvement of instruction must be the central aim of any education improvement effort. It is our “theory of change” that students’ achievement will not improve unless and until we create schools and districts where all educators are learning how to significantly improve their skills as teachers and as instructional leaders….Most of us in the profession of education have never been part of a system or community of practice dedicated to continuous improvement…… From Change Leadership, Chapter 2

8. Change…….from….. The teacher centered classroom….

11. What do you see in a majority of your classrooms?

12. Scientists speculate that the onset of a yawn is triggered either by fatigue, or by sheer boredom as, at those times, breathing is shallow, and little oxygen is carried to the lungs by the oxygen-toting cardiovascular system.

13. To live, learn and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information-rich society, students and teachers must use technology effectively.

14. Where am I coming from?.... Changing teacher behavior in daily teaching requires the implementation of a long-term change process. If we give teachers sufficient time and a sufficiently supportive environment, they can learn to use technology. Teachers will welcome the integration of technology and have a good attitude about changing the way that they teach if we give them this critical support. Technology is a tool that enhances instruction and motivates students to learn. It helps in classroom management …it makes it easier to use student centered teaching techniques.

15. Tech Integration

16. How do we get our world connected?

18. Basic Uses of SchoolWeb in the Classroom Keep students and parents informed by quickly posting: assignments worksheets calendar of important events PowerPoint reviews links to relevant websites, videos, etc. for lesson

19. SchoolWeb Tools • Assignments for student and parent access • Choice Activities for polling student perspectives • Dialogues for teacher/student communication • Feedback for review and quick assessment • Forums for student discussion

20. SchoolWeb Tools • Online quizzes for assessment and review • Student developed glossaries for vocabulary enrichment • Wikis for sharing research information • Workshops for peer evaluation • Links to resources for enrichment and review • Blogs and podcasts

21. Technology Support of SchoolWeb Users • SchoolWeb classes in CourseWhere • Campus Instructional Technologists • Online live helpdesk during work hours • Online self-help within a “knowledgebase” of how-to documents • 24/7 access to SchoolWeb tutorials posted on website

22. SchoolWeb Status • 1267 classes for High School Teachers • 954 classes for Middle School Teachers • 1284 classes for Elementary School Teachers • 300+ teachers trained this summer

23. "Today's education system faces irrelevance unless we bridge the gap between how students live and how they learn." Learning for the 21st Century

24. Laura Clancy – District Coordinator

25. Vision: The Virtual Learning Academy exists to support district goals by providing an effective alternative instruction modality for acceleration and credit recovery. The Virtual Learning Academy provides students the opportunity for academic success as evident by increased: Course completion and passing rates TAKS scores Credit recovery rates Graduation rates

26. Virtual Learning Academy • eSchool began Summer 2007 with 58 students • Summer 2007-Spring 2009 • 514 students • 145 students have taken more than one online class • 3 courses: US Government, Economics, and Health • Summer 2009 • 625 seats for 503 students • 4 courses: US Government, Economics, Health, and BCIS A • Fall 2009 • 222 students enrolled and counting

27. Virtual Learning Academy Commitment Student success through: • Program Design • Quality curriculum • Quality instruction • Quality technology support • Monitoring • Frequent observation in hybrid/blended classes and online dialogs • Evaluation • Student and staff self-assessments

28. VLA - Growing for the Future • Launch new curriculum in Health, Economics, and US Government that aligns with UbD and face-to-face classroom content Fall 2009 • Add full semester BCIS in Fall 2009 • Add a minimum of two new courses by Summer 2010 • Increase the number of teachers trained in hybrid and online instructional strategies

29. What is LOLA and How Can It Help You? Lewisville On-line Learning Academy • District Staff Development 24/7 • How to “step-by-step” instructional site • Extension of “face-to-face” instruction • eSchool for LISD staff

30. How do you change the teachers and our classroom environment? • Participate in district in-service like this one to understand what changes need to be made….. understand and model the desired pedagogy…….understand the needs of our students….and understand that on-going instructional support is a never-ending process. • Utilize the most effective resources available to you, including your instructional technologist who works directly with the teachers on your campus. Research and common sense tells us that this is the most effective agent of change.

31. Key onsite support for you… The Instructional Technologist …and what do they do?

32. Instructional Technologists • Model teach/coach (hands-on integration) • Facilitate small group collaboration • Help teachers with ITIG model lessons • Support Eduphoria Aware and Forethought • Plan in-services during conference times or before/after school on integration ideas • Do walk-throughs to observe technology\instructional applications

33. Instructional Technologists • Meet with principals and campus groups for instructional planning • Help teachers complete tech competencies • Plan and present summer technology classes, camps and academies • Plan and present Saturday technology classes during the school year • Present at August in-service mini-conference • Present at local, regional, state and national conferences

34. What is going on this year? What is available to schools?

35. How Teachers and Schools Can Obtain Additional Technology Equipment: • Teacher Laptop Initiatives- Part A competency grants (distribution of laptops and printers) • Part B competency grants to teachers include digital document cameras and digital projectors • Instructional Technology Integration Grants (ITIG) (SMARTboards, CPS response pad sets, electronic slates, Audio Enhancement system) • Model Classroom grants (Full Classroom set-ups) • Mini-lab initiative (add 4-6 additional computers to a classroom) • Shared 15 station student NOW lab initiative • School awards include additional Notebooks on Wheels (NOW)labs, Alpha Smart labs, CPS sets, student notebooks and even additional computer labs.

36. The competency assessments are changing on August 17th..….with the intent to strengthen our teachers’ skills in developing a blended classroom environment.

37. Pre School Year 2009-10 • Level I Technology Competencies • Word processing • Presentation software • Internet usage • Operating system

38. New School Year 2009-10 • Part A Technology Standards include: • File Management and Operating systems • Eduphoria Aware/Forethought • Internet • Schoolweb • Teacher awarded with multimedia laptop and printer

39. Pre School Year 2009-10 • Level II Technology Competencies • Spreadsheet • Database • Inspiration • Pedagogy

40. New School Year 2009-10 • Part B Technology Standards • Word processing – MS Word • Spreadsheet - Excel • Multimedia - Power Point • Graphic Organizers - Inspiration/Kidspiration • Teacher awarded with a digital projector and a document camera

41. Laptop Initiative • Nearly 4,000 laptops have been distributed over the last 7 years. • 400 additional units will be available this year.

42. Spring 2009 Teacher Competency Report

43. Pre 2009-10 ITIG • Instructional Technology Integration Grant (ITIG) 500+ lessons • Teachers submit model lessons to the curriculum department for approval • Each teacher is provided with a $1,500 grant • 100 ITIG grants are available each year - $150,000 • LISD model lesson plans • http://flash.lisd.net/lplans/secmath/interpreting_graphs/lplan.html secondary math lesson • http://flash.lisd.net/lplans/Escience/what_lives_in_a_pond/lplan.htmlelem science • http://flash.lisd.net/lplans/secmath/amplitude/lplan.html secondary math

44. ITIG is also changing… The Instructional Technology Integration Grant (ITIG) has become a blended online course within LOLA where teachers will be asked to participate in a professional learning community.  The course will focus on best practices surrounding Marzano’s Nine Instructional Strategies and the development of a model lesson with a direct connection to the LISD curriculum.  Teachers will access their student data from Eduphoria Aware and their curriculum from Eduphoria Forethought. Teachers will be required to teach the lesson and reflect upon its strengths with a peer prior to submitting an application for additional technology tools. Teachers meeting the above requirements are eligible for a $1,500 technology integration grant.

45. Model Classrooms • Presently installing the next 100 model classrooms. • Will award an additional 200 by February 2010...bringing the district total to 500. • Working with principals, instructional technologists have a major role for recommendations.

46. Model Classroom Equipment 4-8 computers Sound Enhancement System Response Pad Systems Smart Board E-Slate Student Notebooks

47. Model Campus Awards • 36 LISD campuses qualified • From $10,000 to $20,000 • Notifications will be out soon…..

48. Model Campus Selection • How does the campus utilize the instructional technologist for instructional support? • Is technology a part of the campus improvement plan? • Can the campus show evidence that teachers participate in multiple professional development opportunities? • How has technology integration supported student learning and classroom engagement? • SchoolWeb use

49. Model Campus Technology Award Choices • Item QtyCosts • 72” SMARTboard      $ 1,289 • SMARTboard stand (request only if not mounting SMARTBoard)      $ 319 • Bluetooth Option for SMARTboard      $ 179 • 78” Promethean Board      $ 1,345 • Promethean stand (request only if not mounting Promethean Board)      $ 409 • Notebook on Wheels (15 student notebooks, printer, router, and cart) $ 8,000 • Notebook on Wheels (10 student notebooks, printer, router and cart)       $ 5,400 • Interwrite Pad      $ 475 • SMART Airliner Slate      $ 349 • eInstruction Chalkboard      $ 275 • Student Response System 24 pad IR      $ 995 • Student Response System 32 pad IR      $ 1,275 • Student Response System 24 pad RF with numbers      $ 1,520 • Student Response System 32 pad RF with numbers $ 2,000 • Media Cart with lockable cabinet with wireless mouse/keyboard setup $ 385 • Media Cart with lockable cabinet without wireless mouse/keyboard setup      $ 350 • Audio Enhancement System      $ 1,050 • Camcorder MiniDV with Accessory Pack, firewire, and 5 pack of tapes      $ 4,354 • Pack of Digital Cameras with minimum 7.0 megapixels, accessory pack, and minimum of 1 gig memory stick for each camera      $ 800 • Alpha Smart NEO2 lab (30 NEO2’s, beam printer and cart)      $ 9,000 • Student Notebook      $ 500 • Stand-alone Desktop Computer Setup       $ 800

50. New Middle School Classes • Technology Design • Course Goals: • Enable all students to obtain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for Math and Science. • Enable all students, including those who struggle in math and science, to improve their performance in these courses by connecting pre-engineering skills to real world applications. • Motivating all students to participate in a collaborative learning environment in order to peak their interest in other math and science classes. • To increase all students desire to pursue engineering and or technology related fields in college.