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Small Town – World Class Greeneville City Schools IT 2 Instructional Technology + Information Technology. Instructional Technology. Enterprise Network. 5 computers in every academic classroom Networked printer Television / teacher presentation station Local area network
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Small Town – World ClassGreeneville City SchoolsIT2Instructional Technology +Information Technology
Enterprise Network • 5 computers in every academic classroom • Networked printer • Television / teacher presentation station • Local area network • Monitored & filtered Internet access • Wide area network • Remote administration capability • Centralized backups • Academic & business application software
Infrastructure • Local area networks • Wide area networks • Fiber backbone across network (both local and wide) • 15 Mbps Internet egress • 1,800 computers (all with filtered / monitored Internet and email access) • Wireless campuses • Disk-to-disk-to-tape redundant data system
Individualized Curriculum Delivery • Compass Odyssey (web based) • Aligned to National and State curriculum standards • Each student is able to learn at his/her individual pace • Teachers are able to track student progress and identify areas of concern.
Diversified Technology Program • 16 modules / student stations • Biomedical Technology • Materials & Processes • Video Production • Robotics • Pneumatics • Digital Photography • Space Technology • Global Positioning Systems • CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Assessment Software • Renaissance Place • STAR Early Literacy • STAR Reading • STAR Math • Accelerated Reader • Princeton Review • Edusoft
Other Technology Tools. . . • NovaNet Credit Recovery Program • Laptops / tablets • SchoolPads • CPS devices • Teacher Web Sites • United Streaming • NettrekkerDI • Read180 • Blogging / podcasting • Just-Enough / Just-In-Time Training Model
Professional Learning • JE / JITJust Enough / Just-In-Time • Tech Blitz Event • Every employee may participate • Mini vendor exhibit area • Quality learning sessions based on current projects andneeds
Instructional TechnologyReturn on Investment - Summary • $2.2 million community investment in 1996 • Multiple awards and national recognition • Technology has changed the way we teach, the way we learn and the way we do business! • Most importantly . . . . • We consistently rank in the top three school districts in the State of Tennessee when measuring student academic success!
Future Challenges • Equitable access • School • Home • Expansion/support of Project HomeLink • Connectivity • Teacher preparation and continuous staff development • Support • Hardware refresh • Staying current in a rapidly changing environment
Contact Information Mrs. Beverly Miller millerb@gcschools.net