Misd tech plan

1. Quest for Excellence
MISD Technology Plan
Tamara Brown
Lamar University

2. Our Goal
Infuse 21st century skills throughout the district, integrating technology as a tool for problem-solving and creativity
3. From the National Education Technology Plan
All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society.
4. Five Areas of National Focus
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Learning
Assessment
Teaching
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Productivity
Infrastructure
5. Learning: Engage and Empower
From theNational Educational Technology Plan
States, districts, and others should develop and implement learning resources that exploit the flexibility and power of technology to reach all learners anytime and anywhere.
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WEB 2.0
Wikis
Moodle
Google Sites
Blogs
Glogster
Prezi
States should continue to revise, create, and implement standards and learning objectives using technology for all content areas that reflect 21st-century expertise and the power of technology to improve learning.
6. Assessment
Build the capacity of educators, education institutions, and developers to use technology to improve assessment materials and processes for both formative and summative uses.
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Student Response Systems
Mobi Slates
Google Forms
Moodle
From theNational Educational Technology Plan
Smartboards
7. StudentCAD/CAM, Chancery SIS, Digital Learning tools,EMS, KEOM radio, Learning Labs, Mobile laptopcarts, PEIMS, Website/Intranet, eLearn, AtomicLearning, PC and Macintosh computers andoperating systems, iPad, iPod, iStation, SonyeBook Readers, YouTube channels, E-mailaccounts, SuccessMaker, Waterford EarlyReading Program, Digital Library Collection,Virtual Library, Voyager Reading and Math,Read 180, Apex Credit RecoveryStakeholder Chancery SIS, PBMAS, PEIMS, Website,
Available Technologies

Teacher/ Administrator
Chancery SIS, Digital Learning tools, Encore
Website/Intranet, Telephone systems,
Computers, PC and Macintosh computers and
operating systems, DocuShare, Eduphoria,
INOVA, eLearn, Atomic Learning, Power Teacher
Gradebook System, iPod Touch, Document
Cameras, Data Projectors, E-mail accounts,
Printers, Scanners
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Teaching
From the National Educational Technology Plan
Provide preservice and in-service educators with professional learning experiences powered by technology to increase their digital literacy and enable them to create compelling assignments for students that improve learning, assessment, and instructional practices.
9. MISD Technology Staff Development
Five Levels of competencies

Basic Technology Literacy (SBEC Tech Level 1)

10. Information Acquisition (SBEC Tech Level 2) 11. Productivity (SBEC Tech Level 3) 12. Communication (SBEC Tech Level 4) 13. Integration (SBEC Tech Level 5) 14. Aligned with SBEC Technology Application standards for Beginning TeachersGet Your Moodle On!
Promethean Tips and Tricks
Adventures in Web Literacy
Link to 2011 Summer Catalog
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Infrastructure
Ensure that every student and educator has at least one Internet access device and appropriate software and resources for research, communication, multimedia content creation, and collaboration for use in and out of school.
Mobile broadband access at home
FCC Pilot Program Using E-rate
(Watters, 2011)
1:1 Laptop Program
Evidence from classroom observations suggested that laptop computers and digital resources allowed students in Technology Immersion schools to experience somewhat more intellectually
demanding work (Shapley, K. et al, 2009).
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Productivity
Design, implement, and evaluate technology-powered programs and interventions to ensure that students progress seamlessly through our P16 education system and emerge prepared for college and careers.
17. Chancery SMS
academic planner, student demographics, student search, scheduling, attendance alerts, program management, and online grading program.
18. Information Technology Strategic Plan 2010-2011
Goal 1:Optimize academic achievement for each student

Increase technology rich content within the paced curriculum by developing content partnering with the curriculum team and teachers

19. Coordinate campus YouTube channels 20. Support use of Web 2.0 tools that encourage student created products 21. Move MISD teachers toward Target Tech on the Texas STaR chart