Fairport Central School DistrictAdministrative Cabinet
Let’s Talk …Technology Vision
Trina MarquezDirector of Technology OperationsFebruary 2007
Where are we…• Ignited technology renaissance • Significant improvements over the
last 2.5 years• Restored confidence in technology
reliability, support services and training
• Momentum and enthusiasm is strong• Laying a solid foundation for future
growth
Current challenges…
• Seamless integration is not widespread
• Building inequalities• Revising instruction• Future technology tools are
undefined
Infrastructure - Capital Project
• Power capacity • Power outlets• Physical wiring• Wiring closets• Fiber optic
communication lines
• Network capacity
• Network drops • Mounting
hardware• Cable / wire
raceways• Cable accessShow district status….
Technology Hardware, Software & Services
• Video streaming• Interactive
whiteboards• Projectors• Presenters• Network switches• Internet Traffic
routers• Handhelds• Software /
Applications
• Internet Access• Fileservers• Peripherals• Sewing machine• CNC (computer
numerically controlled) Router
• Desktops• Laptops
Where are we going?
Instruction & Administration Alignment
Technology Vision
Professional Development
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Instructional Focus
InstructionalFocus
Curriculum Council
Define “The Instructional Vision” Not just the “what” but the “for what” Leveraged learning strategies
Revise & revisit curricula Online curriculum maps, resources, assessments
Multi-media student work K-12 digital portfolio Exhibitions, demonstrations
Administrative Focus
AdministrativeFocus
District & BOE goals / objectives
Data used to make informed decisions
Increasing communications
Electronic processes are being implemented
On-line professional development opportunities
Administrative access to staff professional development and certification records
Strategic plans are being developed
Technology Vision
Technology
Define “The Shared Technology Vision” Collaborative initiative Leverage the existing Technology Committee
Teachers and students
Define “The Intelligent District” – (tools) Intelligent classrooms (instructional) Intelligent spaces (adult use) Establish a cross-functional committee
Establish technology processes & oversight Annual budget Procurement Maintenance, support and replacement
Investigate emerging and evolving technology
Professional Development
ProfessionalDevelopment
Developing internal expertise
BOCES Partnerships Staff support In-district and off-site
Online portfolios / course catalog
Teacher Center as partners
Technology learning environments Laptop labs and FHS Room # 139
On-Demand professional resources
Online courses, webinars, videoconference, blogs, wikis, computer assisted courses
Intelligent District
State of the market infrastructure Safety and network compliant Identification of a technology wall Identification of technology tools to enhance student instruction
Intelligent District (Techno-Centric)Intelligent Student Classrooms(classrooms, resource rooms, libraries, labs, fields etc.)
Intelligent Spaces For Adults (conference rooms, offices, faculty, meeting and community places etc.)
State of the market infrastructure Safety and network compliant Presentation friendly environments Identification of technology tools to enhance adult learning
Instructive &Administrative
Technology
ProfessionalDevelopment
School District of Philadelphia and Microsoft’s School of the Future
http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/sof/sofchronicles.html
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