tech+Goals+2010-2011

= ** TECH GOALS 2010-2011 ** =

** infrastructure- Dave/Bill **

 * 1) upgrades switches to gigabit (finish by 2013)
 * 2) 2010-2011:
 * 3) 2011-2012:
 * 4) 2012-2013:
 * 5) run fiber to Havens and Beach
 * 6) increase bandwidth
 * 7) fund and maintain district and school websites
 * 8) full-time district tech
 * 9) alternative isp exploration
 * 10) 50% of workstations in district will be 4 yrs or less old
 * 11) explore virtualization, off-site hosting of servers and replacement of aging servers

** Communication and processes **

 * 1) expand voip telephone system
 * 2) explore remote control software
 * 3) explore helpdesk system
 * 4) email notification system for library materials
 * 5) explore cloud services
 * 6) explore online course delivery
 * 7) Karen Gnusti
 * 8) improve data access and communication processes (annually)
 * 9) new email system
 * 10) use of wiki- pilot for 6 months
 * 11) implement IC features
 * 12) in progress- winter 2010 open portal to staff families
 * 13) introduce RIO/VOI and TCO models to determine feasiblity on project proposals

** Instructional **

 * 1) DTAC revise district AUP
 * 2) DTAC create district tech standards
 * 3) create and administer survey for admin on use and knowledge of tech to support their job description, use to plan training
 * 4) create and administer survey to students in 5th, 8th, and 11th grades reflecting on program and skills acquired (annually)
 * 5) create and administer survey for teachers to monitor training needs, tech integration (annually)
 * 6) quarterly newsletter on tech
 * 7) SG has one ready to go using new MailChimp/blog combination
 * 8) provide teacher training on using technology to improve student achievement/tech integration, quarterly, and digital citizenship, internet safety, fair use
 * 9) tri-school CPT meetings, site techs should model tech use 2010-2011
 * 10) //FOR THE PUBLIC: Understanding Social Networking //**Tuesday, November 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m., PMS Multi-Purpose Room.** //Please join Piedmont Police Officer Steve DeWarns as he explains the importance of knowing the technology your children are using today. He will explain safe use of the internet by your children to avoid being solicited by persons unknown to them. Learn how to apply basic parenting skills used in real life to the internet and social networks. Cyber Bullying, victimization, social networks and how kids are using them today will be covered in this presentation.//
 * 11) admin and teachers attend training on IC and datadirector
 * 12) 30% students in grade 5, 8, 11 meet or exceed NETS standards based on portfolio or assessment (survey)
 * 13) increase teacher's access to 21st century teaching tools
 * 14) lcds, doc cameras in Havens- PEF
 * 15) new laptops for PHS teachers- PHS parent clubs
 * 16) tri-school spring fling funds????
 * 17) PEF funds for WW and Beach?
 * 18) Site software inventory
 * 19) investigate low cost options for productivity applications
 * 20) actively moving to Google Apps (free)