Instructional Technology Annual Report Technology Plan Update Hendrick Hudson School District Mathew Swerdloff Director of Technology January 24, 2007 Revised January 19, 2007
Part I: Annual Report
Instructional Programs Elementary PC Allocations Podcasts SmartBoards Desktop publishing Streaming video Secondary PC Allocations Digital stories Digital music Digital video/film Programming
Professional Development Instructional Technology Academy Distinct courses 59 Sessions 97 Participants 10 Instructors Instructional Technology Academy Distinct courses 74 Sessions 46 Participants (to date) 15 Instructors
Communication 74 teacher websites up from 51 last year, 127 total accounts Intellicontact implemented for bulletins. In use by: PTA’s Technology Department
Computer Replacement Plan YEARLOCATION HHHS (completed with HS bond funds) BMMS labs, offices, library (completed) (LEASE)Grades 3-5 (Spring/Summer, with Leibell funds) (LEASE)BMMS classrooms (LEASE)Grades K-2
Tech Support Online Help Desk 794 unique entries in system September through December Most low level incidents handled by SysOps Edutek began full time on January 3 Audio Visual technician position filled as of January 16 Average open calls down from 26 to 11
Calls Per Building September-December 2006
Infrastructure WAN is 2/3 complete Upgrades to Internet access complete Server consolidation is under way Migration to Windows/Outlook begun
Challenges Ahead External audit Disaster recovery NOC safety and security New SIS New initiatives Legal issues Document retention Migration to Outlook/Windows Malware Spyware Spam Phishing NYS data reporting Pilot of PLP program
PLP Options for Pilot “High Tech” Option Custom build web based application Cost of $40,000+ Extensive lead time to build application Extensive training High cost per user Scalable to all students in district Web based application Web based communication with parents “Low Tech” Option Use simple Word templates or new SIS No additional cost Can get running fairly quickly Minimal training Low cost per user Not scalable to all students in district Not web based Uses traditional parent communication channels
Part II: Technology Plan Update New Erate requirements in effect this year Plan needs to be approved during the Erate application cycle
Technology Plan Highlights Infrastructure Upgrade LAN and WAN Computer replacement Plan Professional Development Instructional Technology Academy Curriculum and Instruction Pilot technology objectives Human Infrastructure Help Desk SySops A/V Technician Edutek
Key Plan Revisions Hardware budget projections Commitment to leasing concept Appendix: Updated LAN/WAN diagrams Updated policies Minor date and personnel corrections
Questions on Part 2?