Dallas ISD Dallas ISD

Technology Plan

Technology Plan

Phyllis AnizanPhyllis Anizan

EDLD 5362EDLD 5362

Assignment 5Assignment 5

May 12, 2013May 12, 2013

Truly effective learning environments encompass both the physical and the digital. Within them, students interact with teachers, each other and the world around them using a variety of technological tools, including interactive whiteboards, cameras and camcorders, student response systems, digital content, and social media.

~W. Brent & C. Johnson, 2011

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•Projector•Response Pad•Docking Camera•Interactive Control Center•Interactive Whiteboards•Laptops (all students)•Teacher is a facilitator

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• Our main purpose is to improve

student academic achievement.

• Effective instruction makes the most

difference in student academic

performance.• There is no excuse for poor quality

instruction.• With our help, at risk students will

achieve at the same rate as non-at

risk students.• Staff members must have a

commitment to children and a

commitment to the pursuit of

excellence.DISD website

* Support students, teachers, and staff by providing the technology resources necessary for teaching and learning.

* Enable teachers to enhance teaching and learning capacities and capabilities, improving student achievement.

* Provide technology support as needed for teaching and learning.

* Ensure student data, records, and progress is accessible to teachers and parents.

* By providing the technological infrastructure we improve technology literacy of our students, which in turn provides them with the tools needed to workplace and in the future studies.

Dallas ISD Information and Technology

http://www.dallasisd.org//Domain/2728

Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020

State Vision1.Teaching and Learning2.Educator Preparation and Development3.Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support4.Infrastructure for Technology

National Vision (seven major action Recommendations)1.Strengthen Leadership2.Consider Innovative Budgeting3.Improve Teacher Training4.Support e-Learning and Virtual Schools5.Encourage Broadband Access6.Move Toward Digital Content7.Integrate Data SystemsTEA’s Plan, 2013

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147494561&libID=2147494558

Technology Technology

GoalsGoals

Dallas ISDs Technology Plan

GOAL 1:

Establish an effective student to computer

ratio. Maintain the Education Specification

to reflect the technology needs in the

classroom.

GOAL 2:

Excellence in Administrative Technology

GOAL 3:

Excellence in Infrastructure

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Goal 1: Establish an effective student to computer ratio. Maintain the Education Specification to reflect the technology needs in the classroom.

Budget Amount: $73,260,000Establish an effective student to computer ratio . Maintain education specifications to reflect the technology needs in the classroom.

Goal 2: Excellence in Administrative Technology

Budget Amount: $19,971,000.00Review, revise, and improve access to student information systems and supporting applications to enable better access to accurate and timely students data at all levels (classrooms, schools, central office)

Goal 3: Excellence in Infrastructure

Budget Amount: $10,503,000Deliver ubiquitous, fast and reliable voice and data network services to all stakeholders.

Dallas ISD will continue to…•Enhance classroom instruction•Increase student achievement•Promote college readiness•Staff development

Available Resources in/out of the school:•Moodle•Edubug•Voicethread•Prezi•Mind42.com

References

Brent, W. & Johnson, C. (2011). 21st Century Classroom: Improvingclassrooms engagement through technological innovation. CDW-G

Reference Guide. Retrieved from:http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/sites/edtechmaga

zine.com.k12/files/rg_21stcent_k12_031011.pdf

Dallas ISD. (2013). Retrieved on 10 May, 2013. http://www.dallasisd.org//Domain/2728

Dallas ISD. (2013). Retrieved on 10 May, 2013. http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/958

Texas Education Agency. (2013). Dallas Independent School District ePlan. Retrieved from:

http://sire.dallasisd.org/sire/cache/2/0lborfanikaixz45qw5g2a3e/30049405122013034400447.PDF.

Texas Education Agency. (2006). Long-range plan for technology., 2006-2020. Retrieved from: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147494561&libID=2147494558