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Technology Update School Board Workshop December 8, 2009 Goals of Workshop Status of the Technology Strategic Plan 2007-2010 Current Status of Technology Initiatives Challenges Strategies to meet challenges Next Technology Plan – 2010-2013 Looking forward: 36-month Vision
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District Strategic Plan Status Four Strategic Areas addressed in the plan PI-Planning and Implementation SCD-Staff and Community Development OP-Operational Effectiveness TI-Technology Infrastructure Status: 14 Objectives, 57 strategies defined as: Complete Stop due to lack of funding or modified Continued to Balance Scorecard Moved to District Strategic Plan Goals Strategic Plan Strategic Plan 2
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PI-Planning & Implementation 3 objectives Major Accomplishments: Developed and implemented a standard software evaluation process incorporating best practices Aligned with EASE project management model to plan and implement new technology initiatives RFP for network convergence awarded February 2009, significantly reducing telecommunications costs BECON completed conversion of digital broadcast channels as required by FCC Moved, Modified: Broadband partnership moved to district strategic plan, Goal 6/Partnerships Textbook Tracking - Starting with high schools (2010) 3
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SCD-Staff and Community Involvement 4 objectives Major Accomplishments : Major initiatives now include technology training plans Professional Development is available using 24/7 delivery methods /formats Best Instructional Practices incorporated into Professional Development Models & BEEP Expanded eLearning in Adult/Workforce education GLIDES now in 76 schools Moved, Modified: Teacher web pages – included in the web advertising RFP 4
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OP-Operational Effectiveness 4 objectives Major Accomplishments: Technology initiatives aligned with district operational and/or student achievement through EASE process Established a Best Practices Repository Web Site and Online submission process – Best PracticesBest Practices Implemented help desk software system for incident management Moved, Modified Best Practices process continues under District Strategic Plan, Goal4/Innovation 5
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TI-Technology Infrastructure 3 objectives Major Accomplishments: Incorporated technology integration into the leadership development program A Digital Classroom prototype was developed as a standard for classrooms A “School Snapshot” is available that shows status of digital tools and level of classroom integration Created a Teacher Technology Support Center Created a BEEP Administrator Portal Moved, Modified: Site-based technology coach-modified Student technology model - modified Enterprise Portal – modified Active Directory - modified 6
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Challenges –Moving Forward Meeting equity across the district 24/7 Access – Digital Divide Teacher/Laptop functionality Maintaining services with reduction of staff – district, school-based, vendor contracted (outsourced) Budget reductions (capital and operating) “refresh” strategy being readdressed Lack of funding for out-of-warranty and maintenance of equipment Aging infrastructure 7
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District Technology Capital Budget Spending and Projections 2005 - 2014 8
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Capital Budget for Technology (2009 – 2014) 2009-2010 - $10.1 million $8 million for ERATE: Earmarked for communications infrastructure $2.1 million for: Emergency repairs/replacements Maintenance of out-of- warranty equipment New technology testing 2010-2011 - $0.00 2011-2012 - $200,000 Emergency repairs/replacements 2012-2013 - $1.2 million Limited replacement obsolete equipment with digital tools 2013-2014 - $3.1 million Limited replacement obsolete equipment with digital tools 9
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Stimulus Dollars – Support of Technology Integration (2009- 2010 and 2010-2011) Title 1 (Formula and Stimulus) Modified Digital Classrooms ($2 million) Instructional Technology Facilitators (11.5 positions - $690,000) Microcomputer Technicians (8 positions - $376,000) Title 2D (Formula and Stimulus) Modified Digital Classrooms ($1 million) Instructional Technology Facilitators ( 2 positions - $120,000) GLIDES Continuation ($300,000) IDEA (Formula and Stimulus) Instructional Technology Facilitators (1.5 positions - $90,000) Assistive Technologies ($4 million) 10
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Digital Classroom “Standard” Package Includes Mounted LCD Projector Pull-down screen Lockable Media Cabinet Sound Enhancement DVD/Tuner Wall-mounted control panel Document Camera “Modified” Package Includes Un-mounted LCD projector Interactive Whiteboard Lockable Media Cabinet Document Camera 2,391 “standard” + 843 “modified” = Total of 3,324 11
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Current Instructional Initiatives DETA GLIDES BEEP Portals Broward Virtual Learning Broward Virtual University Online Assessment E-Textbooks Elluminate (web cast) Digital Classrooms Professional Development Project Based Learning Digital Content, instructional resources Online learning – students Online learning – teachers Reading, FCAT retakes Electronic Textbooks Web-based meetings Standard teaching/learning tools ProgramPurpose 12
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BEEP Portal Status Teacher 10 Instructional Applications 10,900 Lesson Plans, Activities and Resources Published 20 Online Elementary Textbooks 38 Online Secondary Textbooks TOTAL VISITORS TO DATE: 1,344,229 Student 3 Instructional Applications 12 Online research databases and resources 20 Online Elementary Textbooks 38 Online Secondary Textbooks TOTAL VISITORS (OCT. 2009): 135,949 Administrator Portal 13
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Virtual Education Alternative to home schooling Balance extracurricular activities and school Chronic or temporary illness Eliminate distractions in brick and mortar school environment Dual enrollment Avoid dropping out Teen pregnancy Why students choose online option full-time… Why students choose online option part-time… Stay on pace to graduate on time (26%) Grade forgiveness (16%) Accelerate graduation (13%) 14
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Distance Learning BCPS maintains the largest videoconference network of any public school district (500 units) Innovative teaching delivered through DL programs Programs reach nearly 8,000 students each week Sample Programs Live open heart surgery NASA science programs Virtual field trips to museums, zoos, animal habitats Reading with the Superintendent 15
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Current Technology Initiatives Directory Services/User Identity Management IP Telephony (Voice over IP) Change Management Software Management Virtualization (servers/desktops) Cloud Computing Network Operations Center Video-on-demand Capital Projects Status Website Desktop Management Enterprise Wireless Networking Network Convergence “Green” initiatives - GoGreenGoGreen Testing of mobile devices Netbooks, iPod Touch Digital Classrooms OneBroward Energy Management Monitoring 16
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Virtualization - Servers Traditional Environment 8 Servers - space 16 Electrical connections 8 sources of heat 16 Network connections No sharing of resources Virtualized Environment 1 server 2 electrical connections 1 heat source 4 Network connections Resources shared 17
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Strategies to address challenges Continue to negotiate with vendors Use of grants and apply for new grants Virtualization Cloud Computing Standards for Hardware/Software Establish “charge back” Re-align staff responsibilities On-line “self help” training modules Maintain programs at current levels – no expansion 18
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Next Technology Plan (2010- 2013) State requirements Needs Assessment/Goals Technology acquisition plan Technology user support plan Professional Development plan Program Evaluation Funding Plan E-Rate addendum Title IID Alignment to district plan Due Spring 2010: BCPS Technology Plan Incorporate in and align to: District Strategic Plan Next Steps: Develop new plan with District Technology Committee Board approval 19
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Future Vision + Education Trends = 36 Month View Mobile learning/New Options Access anytime, anyplace Paperless environment Green schooling Global student collaboration Curriculum Content consolidated on web eTextbooks & Virtual Learning Virtual Gaming/Simulations Teacher – new role and fully prepared Emphasis on “tetherless” devices Evolve Infrastructure as enabling foundation Network convergence Expansion of wireless connectivity Network delivered applications Desktop Virtualization / Cloud Computing 20
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