Technology Plan Engage, Transform, Enable & Connect For All Learners Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011

Abilene ISD Technology Plan With the influence of the light bulb “one's life and work in general don't revolve around the time of day, and what the weather, or season may provide in the way of illumination….” ention#ixzz1MOp0prVJ Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Source: sustainabledesignupdate.com

Abilene ISD Technology Plan …And with the influence of information technology one’s life and work no longer revolves around time of day, and where the person is, or distance may provide in the way of learning. Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Source: ehe.osu.edu

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Mission Link clear information technology strategies to reach district improvement plan goals and measure what matters with information technologies. Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Link Clear Information Technology Strategies to Reach District Improvement Plan Goals District Goal 1. AISD will demonstrate continuous improvement in academic achievement AISD will demonstrate continuous improvement in academic achievement and eliminate achievement gaps. 11&TAKSCurrentSchoolYear= &CommitteeID=37 Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011

Abilene ISD Technology Plan District Goal 1. AISD will demonstrate continuous improvement in academic achievement District Goal 1. AISD will demonstrate continuous improvement in academic achievement and eliminate achievement gaps. Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Engage the learning experience for all learners National Education Technology Plan (November 9, 2010).

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Engage all learners with quality Internet access Online use in classrooms Online use in classrooms Online multimedia exposure Online multimedia exposure Online chats, discussions and collaboration Online chats, discussions and collaboration

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Engage all learners with quality Internet access Online use in classrooms Online use in classrooms Online multimedia exposure and experience Online multimedia exposure and experience Online coursework with chats, discussions, resources and collaboration Online coursework with chats, discussions, resources and collaboration Source: localmarketpro.com

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Link Clear Information Technology Strategies to Reach District Improvement Plan Goals District Goal 2. AISD will prepare all students for success in college and workforce readiness. 11&TAKSCurrentSchoolYear= &CommitteeID=37 Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011

Abilene ISD Technology Plan District Goal 2. AISD will prepare all students for success in college and workforce readiness. Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Transform our basic learning assumptions for all learners National Education Technology Plan (November 9, 2010).

Abilene ISD Technology Plan “We are preparing students today for jobs that do not even exist. Teaching students how to learn and access information is far more significant than simply relaying knowledge.” — — Karl Fisch, “Did You Know” Uploaded by LeeTurtle2000 on Nov 7, Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Source: addinmarketing.com 9FaJPhFxQ

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Transform learning with interactive technology Cross different age groups in learning Cross different age groups in learning Use project-based learning Use project-based learning Mix sizes of groups in learning across campus Mix sizes of groups in learning across campus Collaborate online in global or community Collaborate online in global or community Source: asiasociety.org

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Link Clear Information Technology Strategies to Reach District Improvement Plan Goals District Goal 3. AISD will provide facilities that are designed to meet today’s standards and programs in a safe environment that is conducive to learning. 11&TAKSCurrentSchoolYear= &CommitteeID=37 Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011

Abilene ISD Technology Plan District Goal 3. AISD will provide facilities that are designed to meet today’s standards and programs in a safe environment that is conducive to learning. Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Engage the learning experience for all learners National Education Technology Plan (November 9, 2010).

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Enable resources reliably, safely and securely “So who decides which sites are assigned to which list? In theory, this can be cone by an administrator. However, given the ongoing controversies that surround Web access, especially where children are concerned, the wisest approach is to create a committee including parents, staff, and school district officials to jointly devise Web filtering rules.” (Careless, 2007) Infrastructure: people, processes, learning resources, policies, connectivity, software, management systems, and administrator tools Source: internetsafetyrules.org

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Link Clear Information Technology Strategies to Reach District Improvement Plan Goals District Goal 4. AISD will secure and retain an effective staff that is reflective of and responsive to the district’s student body. 11&TAKSCurrentSchoolYear= &CommitteeID=37 Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011

Abilene ISD Technology Plan District Goal 4. AISD will secure and retain an effective staff that is reflective of and responsive to the district’s student body. Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Engage the learning experience for all learners National Education Technology Plan (November 9, 2010).

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Connect capacity of educators with learning technology Support of connected teams Support of connected teams Fully connected classrooms Fully connected classrooms Online learning communities consist of fellow educators, libraries, after school tutoring programs, local professional experts, and parents. Online learning communities consist of fellow educators, libraries, after school tutoring programs, local professional experts, and parents. Source: schools.utah.gov

Abilene ISD Technology Plan 1. Continuous improvement in academic achievement and eliminate achievement gaps 2. Student success in college/workforce readiness. 3. Facilities designed to meet today’s standards and programs in a safe environment conducive to learning. 4. Effective staff that is reflective of and responsive to student body. Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Assess and measure

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011 Measure what matters to learning with technology More time to improve with timely formative assessment More time to improve with timely formative assessment Collaborate the design of conduct of assessment Collaborate the design of conduct of assessment Aggregate student data for continuous improvement Aggregate student data for continuous improvement Measure ratio of outcome to activity + resource costs Measure ratio of outcome to activity + resource costs Source: ehow.com

Technology Plan …And with the influence of information technology one’s life and work no longer revolves around time of day, and where the person is, or distance may provide in the way of learning. Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011

Abilene ISD Technology Plan Resources 1. Abilene ISD. (December 12, 2010). Comprehensive Needs Assessment and District and Campus Improvement Plans. Abilene ISD District Wide Retrieved from 11&TAKSCurrentSchoolYear= &CommitteeID=37 2. Abilene ISD. (2011). State of the District. Retrieved from es/Dr.%20Burns/State%20of%20District%20ppt1_BurnsJan24.pdf es/Dr.%20Burns/State%20of%20District%20ppt1_BurnsJan24.pdf es/Dr.%20Burns/State%20of%20District%20ppt1_BurnsJan24.pdf 3. Fisch, K. (November 7, 2008). “Did You Know”. Retrieved from Levin, D. & Arafeh, S. (2002). The Digital Disconnect. The Widening Gap Between Internet- Savvy Students and Their Schools. Pew Internet and American Life Project. Retrieved on November 17, 2009, from Shimabukuro, J. (November 10, 20101). A Glimpse at the 2010 National Education Technology Plan. ETC Journal. Retrieved from transforming-american-education-learning-powered-by-technology/. transforming-american-education-learning-powered-by-technology/ transforming-american-education-learning-powered-by-technology/ 6. Universal Service Administrative Company. ( ). Step 2. Develop a Technology Plan. Retrieved from Walker Wellborn EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management, Lamar University May 2011