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Technology Plan 2011. Wendy Christensen Training Specialist HQ Air Force Services Agency. Current Status. Network system - Controlled off-site by Randolph AFB - Internet filter system blocks Web 2.0 tools - No wireless connectivity Information system
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Technology Plan 2011 Wendy Christensen Training Specialist HQ Air Force Services Agency
Current Status Network system - Controlled off-site by Randolph AFB - Internet filter system blocks Web 2.0 tools - No wireless connectivity Information system - Force Support Knowledge Center (FSKC) - Local user Access database Technology in the classroom - Limited to instructor presentations Staff training - Currently done on-the-job
Team Work • Create a “Technology Improvement” team • Minimum of four Training staff members • Meet at least once a month • Work toward improving our technology capability • Work toward improving technology integration into our classrooms
Network • Improve communications with Randolph AFB IT staff • Our requirements • Their requirements • Student requirements • Develop a plan to implement wireless connectivity • Needs assessment • Research possibilities • Cost
Information System • Improve reporting capabilities of FSKC • Course reporting • Courses conducted each fiscal year • Number of students per class • Goal is to stop using the local database • Student transcripts • Accurate list of course completion • Survey results • Overall course ratings by fiscal year
Technology in the Classroom • Modernize Equipment • Electronic whiteboards • Updated audio/visual equipment • Maintain existing student computers • Budget for FY11 • Access to .net versus .mil • Social Media - Facebook and Twitter • Access to Web 2.0 tools such as Google calendar, Google documents, and Google sites
Staff Training • Create a training plan for new staff members • Division rules and guidelines • Information system – Force Support Knowledge Center • Course registration process • Reporting functions • Survey capabilities • Ongoing staff development • Technology integration into the curriculum • Technology updates
Final Thoughts Thank you!