1. 1 Computers In The Classrooms Prepared by Bram Moreinis, Director of Computer Services A mid-year report on the progress of the District Technology Plan, and the need for additional funding commitments to keep it going. On the Web at: http://www.pcsd2.k12.ny.us/techplan/implement

2. 2 Technology Plan Goals ã Why We Have a Technology Plan ã Increasing Student Achievement ã Preparing Students for the Workplace ã Decreasing Exclusion ã Increasing Attendance ã A Systemic Initiative

3. 3 1998-9: Enthusiastic Progress ã Pioneer Projects ã Computer Teachers ã Librarians ã Turnkey Trainers ã Tech Scouts ã Old and New Roles of Technicians

4. 4 Pioneer Projects: Background ã Bottom-Up Classroom Integration ã The Use of The Caucus Conference ã District Projects Supporting, Expanding and Adapting Models of Best Practice 4 Project GLOBE: www.pcsd2.k12.ny.us/projects/globe 4 Technology Literacy Challenge Fund 4 Goals 2000

5. 5 Pioneer Projects: Current Efforts ã Existing Projects that Rely on Computers to Support State Standards: www.pcsd2.k12.ny.us/projects 4 Oaxaca: Smith, PHS 4 Heritage:PMS 4 Book Report: Smith, Krieger 4 Smart Snack: Warring ã Tools For Teachers 2000: Developing Internet Project Integrating the NYS Learning Standards and Curriculum ã Pioneer Minigrants: $25K Seed Money

6. 6 Sample Pioneer Projects: At A Glance

7. 7 Building Capacity for Project Support ã New Technician Roles 4 Network Administrator & Y2K Troubleshooter 4 Technician/Trainer ã Turnkey Trainers 4 Tech Support 4 Building-Level Planning ã Tech Scouts 4 Reconditioning Labs (PMS, PHS) 4 Soliciting Donated Equipment 4 Technical Support for Teachers

8. 8 Computer Teachers: Helping Teachers Teach with Tech. ã Meet the Team 4 Linda Dean 4 Irene Yozzo 4 Chris Arnfield 4 Janet Champlin 4 Kathy Doherty ã What They’ve Been Doing 4 Quarterly Reports, Budgets 4 Technology Benchmarks 4 Piloting The Caucus: www.dcboces.org/caucus

9. 9 Support Staff at a Glance ã Computer Teachers & Assistants ã Computer Technicians ã Cyber-Librarians ã Technology Turnkey Trainers ã Tech Scouts ã Afterschool Computer Club Teachers

10. 10 Lessons Learned: 1998-9 ã Teachers Want Classroom Internet ã Make “Pet Projects” into Model Projects ã Build In Accountability after Inservices ã Email & Web Conferencing DO Work! ã PCSD is Ready for Phase One of the Technology Plan.

11. 11 Maintaining Our Edge ã Providing Adequate Support 4 Updating Technician Job Descriptions 4 New Computer & A.V. Technicians 4 Full-Time Computer Teachers / Assistants in all buildings ã Funding Phase One of the Technology Plan 4 BOCES WAN: Summer, 1999 4 Building LANs: PHS for 1999-2000 4 Computer Equipment: “Focused Enhancement”

12. 12 Maintaining Our Edge ã Funding Necessary Staff Training 4 Technology Pioneer Minigrants 4 Districtwide Technology Inservice Series 4 Inter-School Conferences & Visitations ã Building Culture and Consensus 4 Superintendents Initiative - 1999-000 4 Co-Hosting a PCSD Technology Conference 4 Adopting Technology Teaching Standards 4 Activating Building and Districtwide Technology Planning Teams

13. 13 Next Steps for the Board ã Make Technology a Budget Priority (online: www.pcsd2.k12.ny.us/techplan/implement/budget.html) Maintain Seed Money in Support of Pioneer Project Minigrants and Dissemination Increase Instructional Technology Funding To Replace Old Equipment and Upgrade Labs ã Implement Technology Plan Phase One? Wire PHS (Fund 20%; E-Rate Covers Remainder) Provide Labs and Portable Cadres to All Buildings Increase Technology Teaching & Technician Staff to Support Existing Demands

14. 14 Keeping It Real ã Stay Involved and In Touch 4 Board Member Joins Planning Group 4 On-line Participation In Caucus Conferences ã Remember To Keep Technology A Districtwide Priority* 4 Increasing Student Performance 4 Decreasing Exclusion 4 Increasing Attendance 4 Preparing Students for the World of Work * See www.pcsd2.k12.ny.us/techplan/implement

15. 15 Top Down + Bottom Up + Support = Success!