tacoma public schools technology directions technology services april 2007
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Tacoma Public SchoolsTechnology Directions
Technology Services
April 2007
Agenda
Purpose: To provide visibility of the District Technology Strategy Progress to Date District Technology Strategy Framework Current Projects and Initiatives Technology Audit Recommendations Steps Going Forward
Vision
Technology tools are embedded into the culture and routines of Tacoma Public Schools to promote student learning, enhance the teaching process, facilitate communication, and conduct District operations.
Mission
Technology Services exists to develop, implement, operate, and maintain cost effective systems providing tools, services, and support for the Tacoma Schools Community.
Key Successes since 2004SWIFT – Simplified Web Interface for Teachers
Enabled teachers to post class information to students and parents on the web.
Voicemail Provided a method to leave messages that can be retrieved at any time.
Disaster Recovery Provided capability to operate core information systems (Financial, HR, Payroll and Student Information System) offsite in the midst of and following a disaster.
Workstation Imaging Created a standard approach to image desktops for greater consistency and efficiency.
Instructional Applications (Read 180)
Provided technology-based reading intervention instruction for secondary students.
District Technology Strategy Framework
Maintain and simplify the district technology architecture
Improve and advance technology processes and
systems
Enhance and transform educational and operational
support technologiesNew Applications, Methods and Functionality
Upgrade, Modernization, Replacement, Automation, Improving Performance and Processes
Environment Simplification, Security, Reducing TCO, Resourcing
Level 3 – Maintain and simplify the district technology architecture
1. Technology Architecture Simplification
2. Network Additions and Upgrades
3. Data Center Improvements
4. Infrastructure Projects
Level 2 – Improve and advance technology processes and systems
1. Technology Support Efficiencies
2. Technology Modernization / Equity
3. Telecommunication Initiatives4. Performance Projects
Level 1 – Enhance and transform educational and operational support technologies
1. Instructional Support and Integration2. Technology Training for Teachers3. ERP: HR / Finance / Payroll /
Business Intelligence4. Website Restructure5. District-to-Parent/Staff Messaging
System6. Enhancement Projects
Technology Audit Recommendations1) Technology Integration into Instruction
2) Technology Inventory and User Survey
3) Efficient and Effective Training Methods
4) Training Policy Reevaluation and Approval Process
5) Online Help Knowledge Base
6) Solution for HR, Payroll and Finance (ERP)
7) Budget for Technology Supplies
8) Simplify Technology Environment
9) Continue Implementation of Technology Tools
10) Define Metrics and SLAs
Technology Initiatives & Actions Taken to Support Recommendations
8
36
5 9
10
1 2
4
7
Partially Complete
Exec Mgmt Decision Needed
Exec Mgmt Decision Made
Summary / Next Steps
Confirm Superintendent and Cabinet understanding of Technology Services priorities and initiatives and obtain approval to continue moving forward.
Initiate a Technology Advisory Committee to develop the next Three-Year Plan.
Align extended budget with revised Technology Plan.
Questions
Institutional Network Fiber Rings
NW Hub
SW Hub
SE Hub
NE Hub
Downtown
Internet and Voice
Resource Pool Utilization
IT Resource Utilization
51%
36%
13%
Operational
Project
Admin
Greg WhitemanExec Dir
Glenn DesseauMgr Tech Sppt
Dorothy KippieMgr Tech Ops
Carolyn HalfordAdmin Sec
Wes BurmarkDir Inst Tech
Technology Integration
Tiers of Technology Integration
Tier 1: Teacher Focus on Productivity
Tier 2: Instructional Presentation and Student Productivity
Tier 3: Powerful Student-Centered 21st Century Learning Environment
38%
55%
7%
Tier Description Percent of Teachers
Three-Year Work Plan Tool
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