Elementary Equity PlanChris BiggerChristine Wolgemuth1ReferencesBenefits of Technology (n.d.). In Remember Anything. Retrieved February 4, 2011, fromhttp://www.rememberanything.com/benefits-of-technology-in-the-classroom/Classroom Examples (2005). In Projecting Success. Retrieved February 4, 2011, fromhttp://www.netc.org/focus/examples/projec.phpEffects of Technology on Classrooms and Students (n.d.). Retrieved February 4, 2011, fromhttp://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/index.htmlLewin, C., & Luckin, R. (2010). Technology to support parental engagement in elementary education: Lessons learned from the UK. Computers & Education, 54(3), 749-758. Retrieved February 5, 2011, from ERIC.Peterson, K. (n.d.). Successful Technology Integration in an Elementary School: A Case Study . Retrieved February 4, 2011, from hhttp://www.netc.org/focus/examples/projec.phpSimmons, T. (n.d.). Computers in the Elementary Classroom. Retrieved November 19, 2010, fromhttp://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec596r/students/Simmons/Simmons.htmlSinghal, A., & Rogers, E. M. (1999). Entertainment-education: a communication strategy for social change. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.Starr, L. (2000). Should Kids in Primary Grades Use Computers? . Retrieved February 4, 2011, fromhttp://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech056.shtmlTelem, M., & Pinto, S. (2006). Information technologys impact on schoolparents and parentsstudent interrelations: a case study. Computers & Education, 47(3), 260-279. Retrieved February 4, 2011, from ERIC.Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many (2008, March 17). Retrieved February 6 2011, fromhttp://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction

Current Classroom Differences

3Benefits for StudentsIntegrating technology into classroom instruction means more than simply teaching basic computer skills or software programs; it means using technology as a tool to support learning.

4Benefits to StudentsThere is a wide range of advantages for having technology in the Elementary classroom. A few of them are:

promotes an increase in writing skillspromotes a better understanding of math and sciencebetter engagement and motivationgreater problem solving and critical thinkingbetter instructional materialsbetter communication and interactionincreased family involvementapplication of real world skills

References

Learning in the library.5Top 3 Elementary NeedsThis is another option for an Overview slide.

How are we equalizing?Utilizing comparison data between buildingsFirst address the infrastructure needs.Next, divide the percentage of funding between buildings based on needs.For example, Benjamin Chambers Elementary has all needed equipment and would not get a percentage.Hamilton Heights classrooms do not have projectors or any SMART Boards or tools for engagement and interactivity they would get a percentage split between buildings with the same needs.Elementary Data - BreakdownBCBUFSFYGRGUHHLUMANFSCSOSTTOTALSElectronic Whiteboards/SmartBoards50052202000001475Data Projectors5416742131510111165817260Digital Cameras132122421102021Digital Video Cameras00021031000108DVD/VCR Combo5005406210000000122Individual Webcams1010000010000012Wireless Access Points484418415422654107Document Cameras1000220210010422Scanners211121111111115Wii Console20000000000002iPads00000000000000E-Reader/Kindle0130210000000016Wacom Boards0715100000200034Microsoft Engineering ExcellenceMicrosoft Confidential9Student Survey Results

Grades 3 5, 846 CASD students surveyed.10Budget for Project$1.2MIncludes:Classroom projectorsWireless in buildingsNetwork upgrades (switches)SMART Boards, mounts, and cables

Current BudgetOur current budget allows for $307,000 in equipment replacement and $34,000 for new equipment each year.

How is that spent?

It is used for our District replacement cycle and covers the replacement of computers, student laptops for mobile carts, laptops for teachers and infrastructure upgrades.Technology DataCASDHSJRMSE1TotalsLaptop4264002812268642197Desktop333779280287147131505347Servers59Additional hardware includes 300 SMART Boards, 500 data projectors, 100+ iPads, 850 printers, and numerous other digital, video, and audio equipment are supported. Total Computers - District13Refinance MoneyHow was it invested? It went a long way! It bought our server hardware for virtualization and Disaster Recovery. It also allowed us to replace extremely old computers at the secondary schools. From our budget, weve supplemented the purchases and also replaced the oldest laptop models in carts K-12 and will be adding wireless to our middle schools.Thank you School Board!