Fairport Central School District Administrative Cabinet Let’s Talk …Technology Vision Trina Marquez Director of Technology Operations February 2007

Where are we… Ignited technology renaissance Significant improvements over the last 2.5 years Restored confidence in technology reliability, support services and training Momentum and enthusiasm is strong Laying a solid foundation for future growth

Current challenges… Seamless integration is not widespread Building inequalities Revising instruction Future technology tools are undefined

Infrastructure - Capital Project Power capacity Power outlets Physical wiring Wiring closets Fiber optic communication lines Network capacity Network drops Mounting hardware Cable / wire raceways Cable access Show district status….

Technology Hardware, Software & Services Video streaming Interactive whiteboards Projectors Presenters Network switches Internet Traffic routers Handhelds Software / Applications Internet Access Fileservers Peripherals Sewing machine CNC (computer numerically controlled) Router Desktops Laptops

The possibilities are endless…

Where are we going? Instruction & Administration Alignment Technology Vision Professional Development 1 2 3

Instructional Focus Instructional Focus Curriculum Council Define “The Instructional Vision” Not just the “what” but the “for what” Leveraged learning strategies Revise & revisit curricula Online curriculum maps, resources, assessments Multi-media student work K-12 digital portfolio Exhibitions, demonstrations

Administrative Focus Administrative Focus District & BOE goals / objectives Data used to make informed decisions Increasing communications Electronic processes are being implemented On-line professional development opportunities Administrative access to staff professional development and certification records Strategic plans are being developed

Technology Vision Technology Define “The Shared Technology Vision” Collaborative initiative Leverage the existing Technology Committee Teachers and students Define “The Intelligent District” – (tools) Intelligent classrooms (instructional) Intelligent spaces (adult use) Establish a cross-functional committee Establish technology processes & oversight Annual budget Procurement Maintenance, support and replacement Investigate emerging and evolving technology

Professional Development Professional Development Developing internal expertise BOCES Partnerships Staff support In-district and off-site Online portfolios / course catalog Teacher Center as partners Technology learning environments Laptop labs and FHS Room # 139 On-Demand professional resources Online courses, webinars, videoconference, blogs, wikis, computer assisted courses

Intelligent District  State of the market infrastructure  Safety and network compliant  Identification of a technology wall  Identification of technology toolsto enhance student instruction Intelligent District (Techno-Centric) Intelligent Student Classrooms (classrooms, resource rooms, libraries, labs, fields etc.) Intelligent Spaces For Adults (conference rooms, offices, faculty, meeting and community places etc.)  State of the market infrastructure  Safety and network compliant  Presentation friendly environments  Identification of technology tools to enhance adult learning Instructive & Administrative Technology Professional Development

Intelligent District What’s happening today… How Fairport Uses Technology Insert Movie

Open Discussion Questions & Next Steps How do we define the 21 st century classroom skills, content and process (teaching teachers, seamless integration)? How do we define the 21 st century technology tools (hardware, software, infrastructure)?