1. Welcome, Please pick up a handout at one of the entrances. Turn to page 2, read and complete the directions.

2. Technology in the Classroom Joe LeDuc Education Technology Specialist Diocese of Lincoln Education Office

3. Self Assessment Snapshot Personal Use Personal Use Instructional & Professional Use Instructional & Professional Use Frequent personal Frequent professional use Frequent personal use Low professional use Low personal use Frequent professional use Low personal use Low professional use

4. A Critic’s View Computers in the classrooms are the filmstrips of the 1990 s. Clifford Stoll Silicon Snake Oil

5. A Critic’s View There is no good evidence that most uses of computers significantly improve teaching and learning, yet school districts are cutting programs -- music, art, physical education - - that enrich children's lives to make room for this dubious nostrum, …. Todd Oppenheimer “The Computer Delusion”

6. A Critic’s View I thought that television would be the last great technology that people would go into with their eyes closed. Now you have the computer. Neil Postman During a Harvard Electronic Media conference

7. A Critic’s View Five main arguments which underlie the campaign to computerize our nation's schools. Computers improve both teaching practices and student achievement. Computer literacy should be taught as early as possible; otherwise students will be left behind. To make tomorrow's work force competitive in an increasingly high-tech world, learning computer skills must be a priority.

8. A Critic’s View Technology programs leverage support from the business community -- badly needed today because schools are increasingly starved for funds. Work with computers -- particularly using the Internet -- brings students valuable connections with teachers, other schools and students, and a wide network of professionals around the globe. These connections spice the school day with a sense of real-world relevance, and broaden the educational community.

9. STAR Chart School/District Technology Use Profiles St. Ignatius Catholic Schools Somewhere, USA >17 students per “multimedia” computer >17 students per “multimedia” computer Off-site irregular maintenance Off-site irregular maintenance Telephone line “dial-up” connections to Internet, but no local area network Telephone line “dial-up” connections to Internet, but no local area network Plenty of “drill & practice” software Plenty of “drill & practice” software

10. St. Ignatius Catholic Schools Some simulation and “creation” software Some simulation and “creation” software Some teacher training on basic applications with no connection between pedagogy and technology Some teacher training on basic applications with no connection between pedagogy and technology Training occurs in isolated, short sessions Training occurs in isolated, short sessions No long term professional development plan in place No long term professional development plan in place Student use of technology is irregular and individual Student use of technology is irregular and individual

11. STAR Chart School/District Technology Use Profiles St. Paul Catholic Schools Somewhere else, USA 10 students per “multimedia” computer 10 students per “multimedia” computer On-site regular maintenance/replacement On-site regular maintenance/replacement High speed connection to Internet with local area network High speed connection to Internet with local area network Some, targeted “drill & practice” software Some, targeted “drill & practice” software

12. St. Paul Catholic Schools Ample, targeted simulation and “creation” software Ample, targeted simulation and “creation” software Ample research resources Ample research resources Customized teacher training related to connecting technology use to instruction/productivity Customized teacher training related to connecting technology use to instruction/productivity Long term professional development plan in place Long term professional development plan in place

13. St. Paul Catholic Schools Teachers engage in on-going self assessment of their technology use Teachers engage in on-going self assessment of their technology use Teachers have access to appropriate technology in their work/instruction areas Teachers have access to appropriate technology in their work/instruction areas Technology is integrated into curriculum and instruction Technology is integrated into curriculum and instruction Teachers lead and facilitate learning Teachers lead and facilitate learning Student technolgy use is individual and collaborative Student technolgy use is individual and collaborative

14. STAR Chart School/District Technology Use Profiles St. Ignatius Catholic Schools St. Ignatius Catholic Schools Low Tech Profile Low Tech Profile St. Paul Catholic Schools St. Paul Catholic Schools High & Target Tech Profile High & Target Tech Profile

15. STAR Chart School/District Technology Use Profiles Benefits of High & Target Tech Profile Schools Improvement of higher-order thinking and research skills Improvement of higher-order thinking and research skills Access to primary, real-time information sources Access to primary, real-time information sources Most students/teachers able to communicate with parents, experts, other students outside the school Most students/teachers able to communicate with parents, experts, other students outside the school

16. STAR Chart School/District Technology Use Profiles Collaborative learning that allows students to develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills Collaborative learning that allows students to develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

17. STAR Chart School/District Technology Use Profiles More information available from The CEO Forum on Education and Technology Http://www.ceoforum.org

18. Diocese of Lincoln Education Technology Initiative Mission To provide Diocese of Lincoln schools with a uniform action plan for deploying and infusing education technology into the school.

19. Diocese of Lincoln Education Technology Initiative Benefits of Participation Local area network with IBM/IBM compatible server running Windows NT server software Local area network with IBM/IBM compatible server running Windows NT server software Internet connection with Electronic Mail and World Wide Web access. Including firewall and filtering hardware/software Internet connection with Electronic Mail and World Wide Web access. Including firewall and filtering hardware/software

20. Diocese of Lincoln Education Technology Initiative Benefits of Participation IBM/IBM compatible computers for classrooms, computer lab(s), and administration office(s) loaded with: IBM/IBM compatible computers for classrooms, computer lab(s), and administration office(s) loaded with: - Microsoft Windows 95/98 OS - Microsoft Windows 95/98 OS - Microsoft Office 97 software - Microsoft Office 97 software One year “up and running” support from Ed Office Tech Specialist and benefactors One year “up and running” support from Ed Office Tech Specialist and benefactors

21. Diocese of Lincoln Education Technology Initiative Benefits of Participation One year “up and running” support from Ed Office Tech Specialist and benefactors One year “up and running” support from Ed Office Tech Specialist and benefactors Targeted training opportunities for teachers and administrators in the effective use of provided hardware and software Targeted training opportunities for teachers and administrators in the effective use of provided hardware and software

22. Diocese of Lincoln Education Technology Initiative Progress to Date Schools wired prior to Summer 2000: Aquinas, David City Aquinas, David City Sacred Heart, Falls City Sacred Heart, Falls City St. Cecilia, Hastings St. Cecilia, Hastings Cathedral, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Pius X, Lincoln Pius X, Lincoln Sacred Heart, Lincoln Sacred Heart, Lincoln St. Joseph, Lincoln St. Joseph, Lincoln St. Peter, Lincoln St. Peter, Lincoln St. Teresa, Lincoln St. Teresa, Lincoln

23. Diocese of Lincoln Education Technology Initiative Progress to Date Schools wired Summer 2000: St. Joseph, Beatrice St. Joseph, Beatrice St. James, Crete St. James, Crete St. Michael, Fairbury St. Michael, Fairbury St. Patrick, McCook St. Patrick, McCook Sacred Heart, Lawrence Sacred Heart, Lawrence Lourdes, Nebraska City Lourdes, Nebraska City St. John, Plattsmouth St. John, Plattsmouth St. Andrew, Tecumseh St. Andrew, Tecumseh Villa Marie, Waverly Villa Marie, Waverly St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo St. John, Weston St. John, Weston St. Joseph, York St. Joseph, York Blessed Sacrament, Lincoln Blessed Sacrament, Lincoln North American Martyrs, Lincoln North American Martyrs, Lincoln St. John, Lincoln St. John, Lincoln St. Mary, Lincoln St. Mary, Lincoln St. Patrick, Lincoln St. Patrick, Lincoln

24. From within Our Ranks Jeff DeVries, Math Dept., Pius X Jeff DeVries, Math Dept., Pius X John Cox, Science Dept., Pius X John Cox, Science Dept., Pius X Your name here, Xxxx Dept., Xxxxxx Your name here, Xxxx Dept., Xxxxxx

25. Open Forum How would you like to use technology in your instruction? How would you like to use technology in your instruction? Training opportunities Training opportunities Importance of technology availability and use in our schools Importance of technology availability and use in our schools Resources worth a mention Resources worth a mention

26. St. Isidore St. Isidore of Seville (c.560 - 636) Proposed Patron Saint of Technology http://www.catholic.org/isidore/