Technology Report June 2015 Submitted and presented by: Adam Feind, CETL – CTO – Northwest ISD

Technology ReportJune 2015

Submitted and presented by: Adam Feind, CETL – CTO – Northwest ISD

Technology Division 2014-2015

Goal I: Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners.Goal IV: Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities and support systems that enhance a positive learning environment and foster student and community pride.Goal V: Northwest ISD will invest resources to ensure that students, parents and the community receive optimal educational services.

Projects completed during 2014-2015•Upgraded Internet bandwidth from 400MB to 2000MB•All campus connections - core to campus upgraded from 1GB to 20GB’s


• Replaced Firewall, internet filter and added intrusion prevention

• Upgraded virtual server core from 1GB’s to 40GB’s

• Replaced Storage array – mission critical data replicated to DR site hourly (7am-5pm) for 14 days


• Replaced over 750 Wireless access points with new 802.11AC (4x faster, better coverage, longer range)

Example heatmap with areas marked for additional wireless needs. All buildings will have heatmaps and AP adjustment for a better client experience.


• Deployed 5700 Dell Venue tablets to students in grade 6-8 in August

• Replaced 5700 Dell Venue tablets in May due to hardware related issues

• Instructional Technology Techno Palooza name changed to 1:World to reflect our “future ready” vision

• Fully implemented ePortfolios 6-12


• Implementation of student technology advocates 8-12 (first group)

• Career planner implemented in eSchool for students (works with Home Access Center)

• Designed new TCP/IP network scheme for “future ready schools”


• Planned Initiatives for 2015-2016– 1:World Website rollout for students, parents,

staff and community to provide branding for our “future ready” vision

– Framework for teacher Moodle courses to provide consistent experience for students and parents

– Increased teacher mobility in classrooms via wireless technology


– 10GB Internet– Campus bandwidth distribution via new switch

infrastructure– Security upgrades

• Replace all servers older than 2008R2• Add patch management to all computers• Implement and audit firewall security• Implement SSL security minimum 2048 bits


• Technology Long Range Planning– October 2015 - committee meetings– November 2015 - presentation to committee and

Executive Cabinet– December 2015 - presentation to Trustees– January 2016 – adopt Technology Long Range

Plan

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Technology Report June 2015 Submitted and presented by: Adam Feind, CETL – CTO – Northwest ISD