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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The 21st Century Classroom
•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
http://sire.dallasisd.org/sire/cache/2/0lborfanikaixz45qw5g2a3e/
30049405122013034400447.PDF
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