Dr. Hal Guthrie, Superintendent Spring Branch ISD The Future of Learning: Using Technology to Transform Education
The New Education Enterprise
Potential Impact on Education Anytime, anywhere learning Learner-centered education Prepare students for todays workplace Extend learning beyond the District Engage parents and all stakeholders - facilitate communication and collaboration On-demand professional development Timely, data-driven decision-making
The SBISD Vision
Teaches Grade 4 at Spring Woods Elementary Has 31 students Meet Ron Martinez
Ron arrives at school He logs onto his PC to check : – messages – his agenda for today
Meet Ana, one of Rons students
Anna arrives… Ana checks her , her calendar …and looks for feedback from Mr Martinez
Ron takes attendance Reviews students grades, assignments While students begin work…
Class continues... Anna and other students work independently or collaboratively to explore a rainforest
Digital content can be delivered in many languages And individualized based on student needs Class continues...
Time for Planning…
Ron Reviews TAAS Data and Identifies Areas for Remediation
He selects one student for careful review
He individualizes lesson plans based on students needs
He selects on-line content aligned to standards, learning objectives
Creates a custom classroom Web experience for his class with the click of his mouse
Instruction Resumes…
Back in the classroom or anywhere… Ana signs in and goes to the class page Mr. Martinez created
Visit from the Principal…
Meet Tanya Washington Principal Instructional leader Uses technology to facilitate data-driven decision-making
Together they review classroom progress
Compare student performance by class, grade, year, etc.
Ron meets Anas Parents…
Parent conference Parents review examples of Anas work on-line
Anas Parents review her performance and identify areas of strength and weakness
Into the Evening…
Anytime, anywhere Professional Development Ron earns CEU credits, graduate credits, and upgrades his teaching skills anytime
Technology is transforming teaching and learning Anywhere, anytime access to instruction and communication, collaboration tools Real-time access to student performance data On-demand professional development
The Challenges to Getting There Reliance on the Internet and technology mean systems can never go down Security of student data is critical Increasing demand for bigger, better, faster technology Increasing demand for technology services
Where do You want to spend your Resources ? District Plan Technology Plan Recruit / Retain Teachers Managing District Efficiency Managing Student Achievement Security Managing IT Staff Software Configuration Managing IT Applications PC Deployment End-user Support Break / Fix Managing Education Managing Technology Based on CIO priorities for ; Gartner Group
Help Desk Benefits Centralized, single point contact Immediate response Controlled reporting/ tracking to improve problem resolution through trend analysis Use of Carbon Copy and other applications to take control of PC and fix problems remotely Increased time on task Increased efficiency Decreased costs
Examples of Other IT Management Services Installation and maintenance of products Redeployment of equipment Asset Removal Web Page Ordering On-Site Support Staff - technicians Software License ordering/management
Program Manager Project Manager – Single Point of Contact General Contractor – manages all subcontractors Recommends appropriate hardware based on user requirements Manages product shipment and install schedules Manages help desk, on-site technicians Management of all service level agreements Quarterly performance reviews Coordinates special projects Reports to District IT Director or Chief Technology Officer
IT Services Outsourcing Benefits Manage Education - Not Technology Simplify the Complex Maximize IT Efficiency Reduce TCO Improve Technology User Satisfaction
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