tech+plan

=To complete 2008= toc //Provide administrative training for evaluating and questioning data//
 * J. Valdez, D. Roth to training 10/08 (what about the others?)
 * C. Cramer, D. Roth via Site Council at Wildwood 10/09
 * Data Director training spring 2010/fall 2010

Expand elementary report cards to include kindergarten //completed FALL 2010//
 * K report card has been finalized and is now ready to be integrated into system
 * Integration of K report card will be put on hold till new student information system goes live and we are able to evaluate whether the new system can provide/replace current report cards system
 * M. Brady authorized L. Cheung to begin process, includes contract with J. Shapiro for services (MB)
 * test system for use in fall, 2009 (MB)

review Parcel Tax allocations for tech (complete 2010) (shouldn't Connie be involved? SG)

 * parcel tax committee formed; consultants to determine scope of ballot measure (2008-09) (MB)
 * tech coord to meet and review budget and directions Fall 2010 (SG)

=To Complete 2008-2009 3d.1 = //Teachers will research, develop and implement lessons presented digitally//
 * Elementaries submitted PEF grant for digital projection equipment (10/08), developing plan to put lcds/doc cameras in classrooms w/PEF underwriting. Completion TDB, probably movement next yr.
 * LCD projectors and document cameras are installed and being used in all PMS classrooms. (MV)
 * A majority of PMS classrooms have an interactive white board installed and in daily use. (MV)
 * LCD Projectors installed in most PHS classrooms for connection to teacher laptops and approximately 12 document cameras in use in classrooms.

//Teachers will use Web 2.0 tools for research and collaboration; est guidelines for student research//
 * Beach trying to use wiki for internal communication
 * Beach has used wiki for student project, will be trying Google Docs this year (student accounts created by staff, no names)
 * PMS wiki use by students (student accounts created by staff, no names)
 * Online bookmark manager/ tagging to be subject of future tech newsletter
 * wikis discussed in tech newsletter
 * Wildwood trying to use wiki for internal communication
 * PHS using wiki to colloborate on changing/revising report card comments
 * PUSD wiki has area for lesson plans to be added
 * PMS Teacher-Librarians are using the teacher website to promote recreational reading (MV)

//Explore software for student tracking such as Blackboard.com, Integrade Pro, Mygradebook.com etc//(1,3,4,5)
 * PHS teachers using EasyGradePro or Mygradebook.com for online posting of grades
 * data director use fall 2010

//Use "Just for Kids" for CST data and analysis (1, 3)//

//Explore options to offer parent training in tech literacy skills, internet safety and usage// (1,8)


 * PMS Teacher-Librarians are offering an evening session for parents titled Library Resources Made Easy teaching paretns how to access and use PMS Library tools form home (MV)

//Explore options for teacher generated websites//
 * currently in contract with D. Mihm for PUSD template; pilot through PMS (MB)
 * PMS training teachers to use WordPress to edit their webpages (MV)

=To Start 2009=

upgrade switches, routers, and phone equipment for effective communications (due 2010)

 * migration to calnet2 services (through AT&T) for phones (2008-09) (MB)

//Integrate tech with other subjects: art and music [complete 2010]//
 * music grants- laptops and Sibelius
 * PHS Art has 3 workstations with Photoshop used by students

//Students will have the opportunity to engage in cross-age, peer to peer tutoring in tech use [complete 2010]//
 * afterschool computer classes at beach are cross age 3-5 grade

// Students will use Web 2.0 tools for research and collaboration //
//Discuss online access to student report cards and attendance records with PUSD stakeholders//
 * implement with IC 2010-2011

Provide teacher and administrator training on Web 2.0 tools
 * use of wiki for ELA review tri-school CPT minutes 2010-2011

// provide teacher training in developing own websites //(complete 2010)

 * PMS continuing to train teachers to use WordPress to edit their webpages (MV)

// provide teacher training for talking texts //(what is this?SG)
//obtain additional T-1 lines//
 * maintain at least one existing T-1 line (2008) and build out Opteman to all sites (2009-10) (MB)

// examine possible alternative ISPs //

 * MB please report out on this!

// purchase Opteman (10 gigs) thru ACOE //

 * Opteman purchased in 2008; expansion to Beach & Havens scheduled for 2009/10 (MB) update?

// separate voice and data transmission lines //
=2010-11=

= TECH GOALS 2010-2011 =

upgrades switches to gigabit (finish by 2013)

 * 2010-2011:
 * 2011-2012:
 * 2012-2013:

explore online course delivery

 * Karen Gnusti

improve data access and communication processes (annually)

 * new email system
 * use of wiki- pilot for 6 months

implement IC features

 * in progress- winter 2010 open portal to staff families

provide teacher training on using technology to improve student achievement/tech integration, quarterly

 * tri-school CPT meetings, site techs should model tech use 2010-2011

teacher training on digital citizenship, internet safety, fair use

 * //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.//

increase teacher's access to 21st century teaching tools

 * lcds, doc cameras in Havens
 * new laptops for PHS teachers

OTHER ITEMS OF A TECH NATURE NOT IN TECH PLAN ABOVE:
going green//
 * Installation of Ncomputing "thin clients" in PHS Special Ed classrooms--one computer runs 4 workstations--savings in equipment and energy. Another version of this is being used to set up lab in Rm 49--one comput runs 24 workstations. Approx. 70% savings in equipment and large savings in energy.