2. EDLD 5362 Information Systems Patricia Wilde-ET8015

3.  Our vision is to improve student learning and performance through the use of technology and to provide educators with the tools and professional development needed to incorporate technology seamlessly into daily learning activities.

4.  Labs 2008-2009 Purchased 120 computers for labs 60 desktop computers - high school 20 desktop computers - middle school 20 desktop computers - elementary 20 laptops and cart – middle school mobile lab

5.  Classrooms Gateway desktops Purchased in 2002 Compatibility Textbook supplements Software

6.  Purchase 80 new computers for classrooms 30 high school 20 middle school 30 elementary

7.  Expand Interactive & Visual Media Devices 35 projectors 30 document cameras 10 interactive whiteboards 10 sets classroom responders

8.  Upgrade underway  Speed up to 10 mbps  Completion - April 1

9.  User friendly interface Parents & community Students Teachers & staff  Teacher and organizational sites  Staff tools

10.  “All professional development must be approached from an instructional rather than a technical viewpoint….Rather than simply learning the basics of how to use a technology tool, teachers must learn how to use the tool to improve teaching and learning in their classroom.” Jones, E. (2007). Strategies to Put Instruction Ahead of Technology. Principal Leadership, 7(6), 35-38.

11.  Support service for teachers  On-demand, job-embedded training  Use of hardware/software  Incorporation of technology into daily lessons

12.  To prepare for future replacement of equipment that no longer functions or has reached end of life, we will budget to replace 20% of our current inventory every year.

13. Jones, E. (2007). Strategies to Put Instruction Ahead of Technology. Principal Leadership, 7(6), 35-38. Critical issue: Developing a School or District Technology Plan. (1998). Retrieved from North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium website: http://www.ncrel.org/ sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te300.htm