Klein Independent School District Technology Plan Presented by: Kristy Lopez EDLD 5362 (ET 8019) Dr. Sheryl Abshire May 15, 2011
Klein ISD Mission Statement The Klein Independent School District, proud of its heritage and embracing the future, develops students to become skillful, active, reflective, self-disciplined, and honorable members of their communities through engaging learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment (Klein ISD).
Transforming Learning and Teaching through Technology The goals of the educational technology department are rooted in two of the concepts articulated in Klein ISD’s mission statement: to embrace the future and provide engaging learning experiences (Klein ISD).
Texas Long-Range plan for Technology
Assessment of Needs
Goal of All Technology Expansion: “Enhanced teaching and leaning” (Klein ISD, 2010).
Connectivity All Klein ISD campuses are fully wired for multimedia, Internet and other electronic access. All campuses are currently configured for wireless access to support the district's one-to-one student PC tablet initiatives (Klein ISD, 2010).
Online Filtering Lightspeed Systems Necessary for CIPA compliance
Student Information Systems Grades Attendance Behavior
Professional Development Emphasize how to truly transform teaching and learning through technology.
The future is now!
References Klein ISD, KISD. (n.d.). About us. Retrieved from http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=aboutus.home Klein ISD, KISD. (n.d.). Educational technology. Retrieved from http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=issitc.home Klein ISD, KISD. (2010). Klein isd technology plan. Retrieved from http://www.kleinisd.net/docs/1-it.TechPlan.pdf Texas Education Agency, TEA. (2006). Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020. Retrieved from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2 147483665 Texas Education Agency, TEA. (2010). Texas star chart. Retrieved from http://starchart.esc12.net/