- 1. Technology is Changing the Classroom Climate 2010 and
Beyond
2. District Mission and Vision
- To graduate all of our students andprepare them for success in
higher education.
- Our primary purpose of improving lives through a quality
education is driven by an unrelenting determination to graduate all
of our students andprepare them for success in higher education .
Our ideology is reflected in our fundamental beliefs, commitments
and core values that guide us in our daily practices.
3. Core Values
4. Core Beliefs
- Every student can learn and achieve at high levels.
- We are responsible for the education and safety of every
student.
- We are responsible for the efficient and effective operation of
the school system.
- Everyone should be treated with respect.
- People support what they help create.
5. Technology Mission
- Enable students, teachers, and administrators of SAISD to
effectively integrate technology into the teaching and learning in
the District
- Enhance learning through the use of digital content. Digital
content changes the learning process, allowing for greater levels
of inquiry, analysis, interest, collaboration, creativity, content
production, and student achievement.
6. Technology Mission Contd
- Integrate digital content when appropriate into content area,
or discipline, so as to meet individual student learning needs
outlined in the personal graduation plan and state and local
education objectives
- Ensure schools will have in the Campus Improvement Plan a
technology plan to integrate digital content and current hardware
into teacher instruction and student learning.
7. Restructuring Plan Underway
- Save money by consolidating resources
- School closures mean more money per schools
- Some of the monies saved will be used improve the programs
offered to students, which includes technology.
- SAISD restructuring plan video
14.5 36.7 Total 9.2 10.7 2009-2010 (Phase III in progress) 5.3
16.1 2008-2009 (Phase II) 9.9 2007-2008 (Phase I) Re-Investments
Savings (in millions of dollars) School Year 8. The District Has
Applied Some of the Money Saved Into Technology
- To date, $3,000,000 in technology, including more than 3,000
computer, technology support and programs.
- New technology programs:information technology software,
information technology hardware, architecture, environmental
design, automotive technology, graphic design, welding technology
and animation.
9. Whats Next?
- Close additional elementary, middle, and high schools
- Use saved monies to improve existing facilities, which includes
adding technology
- Monies will be used to make schools equitable or better than
others in neighboring districts
- Click on this link to view anSAISD restructuring plan videothat
explains the plan and goal of the restructuring plan.
10. WHY IS THER SUCH AND URGENCY ? Its simple, to meet student
expectations 11. Student Expectations
- Upon Completion of Grade 2:
- Students are expected to:
- Have a solid understanding of use and function of input devices
as related to computer usage
- Have the ability to use a variety of technology resources to
complete independent projects as assigned within the classroom
- Have the ability to effectively use technology terms and
utilize those terms when discussing technology applications or
projects
12. Upon Completion of Grade 2 Continued:
- Identify and use appropriate media and technology resources to
enhance learning
- Demonstrate an understanding of Acceptable Use
- Demonstrate an understanding of computer etiquette
- Have the ability to work in cooperative groups to complete
projects utilizing technology and media resources to enhance the
learning experience
- Use technology resources to solve problems and acquire
information
- Use technology resources as a means to publish and communicate
ideas
- Use technology to collect and distribute information
13. Upon Completion of Grade 5:
- Students are expected to:
- Utilize input and output devices at a mastery level.
- Have the ability to discuss the use of technology as related to
daily activities
- Have the ability to discuss issues related to responsible use
of technology and describe the consequences for improper use.
- Use productivity tools to support personal productivity and
facilitate learning within the curriculum
- Use technology tools to create knowledge products for
publication and display
14. Upon Completion of Grade 5 Continued:
- Have the ability to access information remotely and communicate
with others to support independent learning
- Use technology resources for problem solving and extended
learning activities
- Have the ability to select the appropriate productivity tools
to express and idea or complete an electronic project
- Have the ability to determine usefulness of a technology
resource as related to individual learning
- Have the ability to evaluate the accuracy, relevance and
appropriateness of an electronic resource
- Have the ability to access a variety of media types to be used
as resources to facilitate individualized learning
15. Upon Completion of Grade 8:
- Students are expected to:
- Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware
and software problems
- Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information
technologies and their effects on society and the workplace.
- Demonstrate and exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using
information and technology
- Use content-specific tools, software and simulations to support
learning and research
- Demonstrate an understanding of Acceptable Use
16. Upon Completion of Grade 8 Continued:
- Have the ability to work in cooperative groups to complete
projects utilizing technology and media resources to enhance the
learning experience
- Design, develop, publish, and present products using technology
resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts
- Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance,
appropriateness,comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic
information sources
- Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to
accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
17. Upon completion of Grade 12:
- Students are expected to:
- Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and
emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these
systems and services to address personal, lifelong learning, and
workplace needs.
- Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and
services
- Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and
reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a
whole
- Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among
peers, family,and community, regarding the use of technology and
information.
18. Upon completion of Grade 12 Continued:
- Use technology tools and resources for managing and
communicating personal/professional information
- Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and
distributed education, for life long learning
- Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to
meet needs for collaboration, research, publications,
communications, and productivity
- Select and apply technology tools for research, information
analysis, problem solving,and decision-making in content
learning
- Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and
simulations in real-world situations
19. Upon completion of Grade 12 Continued:
- Collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute to a
content related
- knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize,
produce, and
- disseminate information, models, and other creative works
20. Brief List of District Goals to Meet Student
Expectations
- Purchase up-to-date software to replace outdated programs
- purchase software applications for use by students during
reading and math interventions
- Provide professional development to all teachers
- All the schools in the district will integrate technology
within all content areas to help students meet the
expectations
- Proceed with the restructuring plan to acquire the funding
necessary to support learning with technology
21. 22. References
- Picture of hand on keyboard
- Cartoon of boy reading a book amongst the technology
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http://gatorball.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/naysayer_carttoon1.gif
- Cartoon image of boy amongst technology
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