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St. Michael the Archangel "Bringing technology to the kids"

St. Michael the Archangel "Bringing technology to the kids". CHANGE. How did this start?. Foundation 1 st. Phase # 1 Completion by August 15th, 2011. Introduction of technology into our school via the library Begin to assemble a technology team Start putting together a strategy/foundation.

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St. Michael the Archangel "Bringing technology to the kids"

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  1. St. Michael the Archangel"Bringing technology to the kids"

  2. CHANGE

  3. How did this start?

  4. Foundation 1st

  5. Phase # 1Completion by August 15th, 2011 • Introduction of technology into our school via the library • Begin to assemble a technology team • Start putting together a strategy/foundation

  6. St. Michaels “E-Reading”addition to our libraryLaunch Date: Dec 14th

  7. Ipevo Point View Camera

  8. Using Document Cams • Library • Jane E (3rd science) • Susan Setzer (Middle school science), • Carla Rosia (2rd science), • Judy O (Music), • Tara G (Art)

  9. Library Enhancements for 2011 Cisco Flip Movie Cameras & Tri-pods Video production Digital Cameras LCD Projector Scanner Audio speakers for all teachers to use

  10. Phase 2Completed by October 31st Analyze email system Analyze Network/Servers for Parish and School Wireless deployment plan for campus Evaluation/decision of White Board Technology Strategy of Hardware—Computers for school and parish Web Site evaluation and strategy for re-launch

  11. Scorecard Analyze email system---- Time Warner enhanced speed about 60 days to install Analyze Servers/Network for Parish and School and Cloud computing moving Switches are set to be ordered through the Parish….we are monitoring other pieces of the network Wireless deployment plan for campus Installed and we are monitoring Evaluation/decision of White Board Technology Decision made Strategy of Hardware—Computers for school and parish Plan is being put together, still obstacles exist Web Site evaluation and strategy for re-launch Mike will fill you in on.

  12. I thought they were SMART Boards?

  13. Promethean White Boards

  14. White Board Technology

  15. Hardware for Students

  16. Different needs for different ages KG-5th Grade: Desk tops need 100% replacement Optional laptops/netbooks/IPAD in class rooms 6-8th Grade: Elimination of Desk tops in the rooms Working on plans for every middle school student to have a computer. Complicated and discussions continue.

  17. StMS Website 2.0

  18. Goals for website improvement • Cleaner navigation and layout • Content Management System • Style Sheets (same look and feel throughout) • Interaction with personal technologies • Anywhere access to school info and student files via secure (SSL) website • (✔) Anywhere access to school calendar • Dedicated class pages that faculty can easily update • Assignments, rubrics, study guides, etc. • Textbooks (where permitted)

  19. Other Benefits • Central e-mail and contact database • Reduces current number of separate contact lists • (Administrative, PTO, Room Moms, Teachers, etc…) • Allows creating dynamic e-mail lists by grade, homeroom, activity, etc. • System has flexibility to add more online processes • Online admissions / enrollment • Scheduling • Billing • Grade management • Library management • iPad/iPhone Apps • Real-time performance feedback

  20. New School Calendar is Launched • Get the updates delivered to you – no need to check the website • Have it on your iPhone (or Android or Blackberry) • View it in Outlook, iCal, or Lightning • See the school website for installation instructions • It uses Google technology • Quick and easy for staff to update from anywhere • Easily adds to your existing Google accounts • View calendars by Week, Month, or List/Agenda • Easy to add additional calendars (e.g. Sports) • Part of the school website • No longer a separate popup • Menu bars to other parts of the site

  21. Phase 3Completion by Dec 31st Install one full white board classroom for evaluation Complete and implement a technology funding plan Web site overall strategy and plan for August 2012 release finalized.

  22. First Promethean White Board will be ordered this coming week. Ms. Sampson’s room 5th Grade

  23. Rough Draft of Funding Immediate need: Parent and Business donation $150,000 Yearly St. Michaels Golf and Tennis Tournament for technology. • Where: Prestonwood Country Club • Tennis: Friday June 22nd, 2012 • Golf: Monday June 25th , 2012 • 100% of proceeds to go technology hardware/software for school

  24. Where is donated money going? Promethean White Boards: $61,500 Web site plus design and hosting: $20,000 Server replacement: $10,000 Hardware Estimates: KG-5th Computers: $47,600 6th-8th: Further Discussion pending

  25. Funding breakdown plan

  26. Phase 4August 2012 Deployment of new network at St. Michaels school Deployment of Promethean Boards throughout Deployment of new hardware through building Deployment of the new St. Michaels interactive web site Strategy for 3 year role out of classroom of the future

  27. Questions

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