sustaining programs after funding etech ohio conference february 1,2011 chris zess
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Sandusky City Schools
2005-2007
EETT Grants• Hancock Elementary• Mills Elementary• Ontario Elementary• Osborne Elementary
2006-2008• Madison Elementary
2009-2011
ARRA Grants• Osborne Elementary• Adams Jr. High• Sandusky High
Plan
• What is our need?– Immediate– Long term
• What tools will help serve this need?
• Do we have the capacity to deliver?
• Do we have the capacity to sustain it?
• How will we evaluate its effect?
Procurement• Standardize Hardware/Software
– Maximizes time spent on installation, training, and classroom implementation
• Coordinate Efforts– Maintenance Department– IT Department– Introductory Training– Follow-up Training
Systematic
Professional Development
• Model Technology Prior to Implementation• Embed Technology Training in District PD• Other Training Opportunities
• After Work Sessions• Guest Presenter• Peer and Regional Presenters• Conferences• Just In-Time Camtasia Videos on Intranet• Require that staff share examples following training
• Best Practices Library• Curriculum Connection Projects
Flip Video Library
Grade 5 – Earth Science Best Practices
Kindergarten – Reading Technology Demo
High School – Math
BOE Demonstration
Follow-up Support
• Building Tech Specialists• Peer Mentoring Onsite• Math & Reading Coaches• Online Helpdesk (Ticketing System) • Phone: H-E-L-P• Video and Hardcopy Directions
Digital ResourcesEmail
Distribution Lists
Curriculum Maps
District Web Site Resources, More
United Streaming Videos, WatchKnow
Online Courseware ~ Destination Success, More
Exam View Assessments & Reporting
SMART Board Lessons, More
Digital Resources
Interactive White Board Lessons • Downloaded from the Internet• Staff created lessons
Shared Drive
Ensuring Quality• Collaborated on Initial Lessons• Template• File Name ~ G1-3-1 Dan’s Pet
• Week Long Format• Naming of Page ~ Day 1 Phonics
• Citations• Interactive• Core of Experts
Continue and Expand• More lessons• Different types of files
District Shared Drive
Downloaded• Smart Lessons (900+)
Created• K-6th Reading Lessons (250)• 3rd-6th Grammar Lessons• 4-6th Anti-Bullying
Link - Smart Lesson Exchange
K-6th Math (800+)Algebra, Foreign Lang., Library Media Download or scan text Convert text to MP3 using Kurzweil software
Suggestions for Sustainability• Continue to review and update your plan • “Keep a “wish list” of your needs
• Provide training, training and more training
• Standardize equipment, procedures, and software, whenever possible
• Provide digital resources to support instruction
• Collaborate with all departments to maximize funding
Contact Information
Sandusky City Schools407 Decatur Street
Sandusky, OH 44870419.626.6940
Chris Zess, Instructional Tech [email protected]