SVUSD Tech Services 3-27-12

Technology Services Technology Evaluation, Implementation and Maintenance Fix Computers -- repairs, upgrades, maintenance New computer setup -- offices, labs, carts, classrooms Network and Internet -- wireless, servers, routers Account Management -- Google, PowerSchool, etc. Software Services -- SchoolMessenger, etc. Student Information System (SIS) -- PowerSchool State Reporting -- CALPADS, STAR PreID, etc. Technology Training -- PowerSchool, Google Apps, etc. Web Development -- Online Enrollment Forms, School Loop Audio-Video -- projectors, interactive whiteboards, etc. Telephone Systems -- PBX, cell phones E-Rate Funding Application Technology Budgeting, Purchasing, and Inventory Computer Technicians Technology Services Current Projects: Carl Guerin Director of Technology Director of Technology (100% FTE) (part-time 50% FTE) (2 part-time: 50% FTE, 20% FTE) Data Technician Power Users - teachers who help other teachers (2 per school, stipend) Computer Lab Aides (BK & VH, 50% FTE PTA funded) Volunteers / Students - Mouse Squad Cloud Computing: PowerSchool, Google Apps Online Enrollment Forms Online Testing (Seagate Grant) Computers: (~800 existing, most 5+ yrs old) BK Computer Lab (32 AiO comps, SmartBoard) SVMS cart (35) and lab (15) upgrades Seagate grant: 40 laptops, 50 laptops, VH lab 24 Teacher Laptops iPads / Apple TV School Loop "Web 2.0" website move Ongoing Work: State Reporting - CALPADS, etc. E-Rate Funding (70% discount) User support / Computer repairs, updates Network maintenance Technology in Education Technical Skills – college prep Typical Classroom Technology Core Classroom Tech: Teacher laptop – $500 (100%, most 5+ yrs) Data projector – $500 (80% of classrooms) Document Camera – $500 (50%) Student computers – 4 - 6 @ $500 ea (old) Interactive whiteboard – $3000 (only 2) Handhelds: iPads, AlphaSmart, e-readers, etc. Network, Internet, wireless, servers x 125 classrooms Improving teaching and learning Video and multimedia "Flipped" classrooms Online classes / Blended learning Measuring learning (assessment) Seagate Grant $30K /yr for 3 years Focus: Online Benchmark Testing 1st Year: 40 laptops, test item bank 2nd Year: 50 laptops, cart 3rd Year: Vine Hill lab upgrade (2013) Focus: Maintain core technology Teacher laptops / office computers Computer labs / carts / classroom computers Network, wireless, Internet access Overall Status of Tech Making progress: High-speed Internet Wireless PowerSchool Google Apps Online Testing Not cutting-edge Limited technology funding History of neglecting/avoiding technology Sometimes a little cutting-edge tech BK Lab: new computers, SmartBoard Free services: Google Apps, School Loop Data Storage (student performance) Electronic cumulative folder Reporting, Data Disaggregation What DataDirector Does Well: Issues with DataDirector: Upgrade to Ver. 4.0 Testing / Test Items Loss of talent (Illuminate) To test or not to test? To replace STAR test starting in 2015 Online testing Computer Adaptive Testing (CST and CMA) System also available for district benchmarks and classroom exams Data aggregation and reporting Will we still need DataDirector? What's Coming: Common Core State Standards SMARTER Balanced Assessments Need online testing equipment at all schools by 2014-2015 BK, SVMS, SVHS are ready now Vine Hill lab upgrade 2013 Preparing for SMARTER Balanced Platform: DataDirector, other testing Who Helps with Technology Technology Needs: More teacher laptop upgrades Teacher tech training More student computers / iPads Network Infrastructure / servers Faster Internet access Telephone systems (antiquated) Minimal IT Staffing Recommend "self-help" approach Student technology club/class Students learn tech support skills Practice by helping at school Lessons from MouseSquad.org (NY) Training, events: Mouse Squad of California 1st year: Brook Knoll and Vine Hill (club) 2nd year: SVMS (enrichment period) 3rd year: SVHS (ROP class) Mouse Squad