dr. hal guthrie, superintendent spring branch isd the future of learning: using technology to...
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Dr. Hal Guthrie, SuperintendentSpring Branch ISD
The Future of Learning:Using Technology to Transform Education
The New Education EnterpriseThe New Education Enterprise
Potential Impact on EducationPotential Impact on Education
Anytime, anywhere learning Learner-centered educationPrepare students for today’s workplaceExtend learning beyond the DistrictEngage parents and all stakeholders -
facilitate communication and collaborationOn-demand professional developmentTimely, data-driven decision-making
The SBISD VisionThe SBISD Vision
Teaches Grade 4 at Spring Woods Elementary
Has 31 students
Meet Ron MartinezMeet Ron MartinezMeet Ron MartinezMeet Ron Martinez
Ron arrives at schoolRon arrives at school
He logs onto his PC to check :– messages– his
agenda for today
Meet Ana, one of Ron’s Meet Ana, one of Ron’s studentsstudents
Meet Ana, one of Ron’s Meet Ana, one of Ron’s studentsstudents
Anna arrives…Anna arrives… Ana checks her email, her calendar
…and looks for feedback from Mr Martinez
Ron takes attendance
Reviews students’ grades, assignments
While students begin work…While students begin work…
Class continues...Class continues...
Anna and other students work independently or collaboratively to explore a rainforest
• Digital content can be delivered in many languages
•And individualized based on student needs
Class continues...Class continues...Class continues...Class continues...
Time for Planning…Time for Planning…Time for Planning…Time for Planning…
Ron Reviews TAAS Data and Ron Reviews TAAS Data and Identifies Areas for RemediationIdentifies Areas for Remediation
He individualizes lesson plans He individualizes lesson plans based on students’ needsbased on students’ needs
He individualizes lesson plans He individualizes lesson plans based on students’ needsbased on students’ needs
He selects on-line content aligned He selects on-line content aligned to standards, learning objectivesto standards, learning objectives
He selects on-line content aligned He selects on-line content aligned to standards, learning objectivesto standards, learning objectives
Creates a custom classroom Web
experience for his class with the click
of his mouse
Instruction Resumes…Instruction Resumes…Instruction Resumes…Instruction Resumes…
Back in the classroom or Back in the classroom or anywhere…anywhere…
Back in the classroom or Back in the classroom or anywhere…anywhere…
Ana signs in and goes to the class page Mr. Martinez created
Visit from the Principal…Visit from the Principal…Visit from the Principal…Visit from the Principal…
Meet Tanya Washington Meet Tanya Washington PrincipalPrincipal
Instructional leader Uses technology to
facilitate data-driven decision-making
Together they review classroom Together they review classroom progressprogress
Compare student performance by class, Compare student performance by class, grade, year, etc. grade, year, etc.
Compare student performance by class, Compare student performance by class, grade, year, etc. grade, year, etc.
Ron meets Ana’s Parents…Ron meets Ana’s Parents…Ron meets Ana’s Parents…Ron meets Ana’s Parents…
Parent conferenceParent conference
Parents review examples of Ana’s work on-line
Ana’s Parents review her performance Ana’s Parents review her performance and identify areas of strength and and identify areas of strength and
weaknessweakness
Ana’s Parents review her performance Ana’s Parents review her performance and identify areas of strength and and identify areas of strength and
weaknessweakness
Into the Evening…Into the Evening…Into the Evening…Into the Evening…
Anytime, anywhere Professional Anytime, anywhere Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Ron earns CEU credits, graduate credits, and upgrades his teaching skillsanytime
Technology is transforming Technology is transforming teaching and learningteaching and learning
Anywhere, anytime access to instruction and communication, collaboration tools
Real-time access to student performance data
On-demand professional development
The Challenges to The Challenges to Getting ThereGetting There
Reliance on the Internet and technology mean systems can never go down
Security of student data is criticalIncreasing demand for bigger, better, faster
technologyIncreasing demand for technology services
Where do You want to spend Where do You want to spend your Resources ?your Resources ?
District PlanDistrict PlanTechnology PlanTechnology Plan
Recruit / Retain TeachersRecruit / Retain TeachersManaging District Managing District
EfficiencyEfficiencyManaging Student Managing Student
AchievementAchievementSecuritySecurity
Managing IT StaffManaging IT StaffSoftware Configuration Software Configuration
Managing IT ApplicationsManaging IT ApplicationsPC DeploymentPC Deployment
End-user SupportEnd-user SupportBreak / FixBreak / Fix
Managing EducationManaging Education
Managing Technology Managing Technology
Based on CIO priorities for 1999-2004; Gartner Group
Help Desk BenefitsHelp Desk Benefits
Centralized, single point contact Immediate responseControlled reporting/ tracking to improve problem
resolution through trend analysisUse of “Carbon Copy” and other applications to
take control of PC and fix problems remotelyIncreased time on task Increased efficiencyDecreased costs
Examples of Other IT Examples of Other IT Management ServicesManagement Services
Installation and maintenance of productsRedeployment of equipmentAsset RemovalWeb Page OrderingOn-Site Support Staff - techniciansSoftware License ordering/management
Program ManagerProgram ManagerProject Manager – Single Point of Contact“General Contractor” – manages all subcontractorsRecommends appropriate hardware based on user
requirementsManages product shipment and install schedulesManages help desk, on-site technicians Management of all service level agreementsQuarterly performance reviewsCoordinates special projectsReports to District IT Director or Chief Technology Officer
IT Services Outsourcing IT Services Outsourcing BenefitsBenefits
Manage Education - Not Technology
Simplify the Complex
Maximize IT Efficiency
Reduce TCO
Improve Technology User SatisfactionImprove Technology User Satisfaction
QuestionsQuestions