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DCPS Technology Plan

2016-2017

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Table of Contents Board Leadership ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Alignment to Strategic Plan/District Targets ................................................................................................. 4

Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 5

DCPS District Technology Plan: Essential Components ............................................................................. 5

I. Mission and Vision ................................................................................................................................... 6

II. Background information ........................................................................................................................ 8

District Profile ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

III. Needs Assessment ................................................................................................................................... 9

IV. Goals ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Short-term goals: ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Long-term goals: ............................................................................................................................................ 12

V. Strategies .................................................................................................................................................. 13

VI. Funding Plan ............................................................................................................................................ 18

VII. E-Rate Technology Plan Addendum ................................................................................................. 19

VIII. Technology Acquisition Plan .............................................................................................................. 20

IX. Access ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Equitable and Effective Access ................................................................................................................. 23

X. User Support Plan ................................................................................................................................... 25

Technology Support Services ..................................................................................................................... 25

Enterprise Management .............................................................................................................................. 26

XI. Professional Development Plan ......................................................................................................... 27

XII. Monitoring and Evaluation .................................................................................................................. 29

XIII. Alignment with the Strategic Plan for 2016-2017 ........................................................................... 30

Appendix .............................................................................................................................................................. 31

Multi‐Media Equipment ................................................................................................................................ 32 Student to Computer Ratio ......................................................................................................................... 34

Technology Standards Implementation Plan ............................................................................................ 40

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Board Leadership

DISTRICT 1

The Honorable

Cheryl Grymes

(904) 390-2371 (phone)

(904) 390-2237 (fax)

[email protected]

DISTRICT 2

The Honorable

Scott Shine

(904) 390-2386 (phone)

(904) 390-2237 (fax)

[email protected]

DISTRICT 3

The Honorable

Ashley Smith Juarez

(904) 390-2239 (phone)

(904) 390-2237 (fax)

[email protected]

DISTRICT 4

The Honorable

Paula Wright

(904) 390-2374 (phone)

(904) 390-2237 (fax)

[email protected]

DISTRICT 5

The Honorable

Dr. Constance S. Hall

(904) 390-2375 (phone)

(904) 390-2237 (fax)

[email protected]

DISTRICT 6

The Honorable

Rebecca Couch

(904) 390-2373 (phone)

(904) 390-2237 (fax)

[email protected]

DISTRICT 7

The Honorable

Jason Fischer

(904) 390-2372 (phone)

(904) 390-2237 (fax)

[email protected]

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Dr. Nikolai P. Vitti Superintendent

1701 Prudential Drive | Jacksonville, FL 32207

904.390.2115 | Fax 904.390.2586

[email protected] | www.duvalschools.org

Dear Stakeholders,

As a School Board, we recognize the important role that technology plays in education. We

are committed to providing students with a 21st century learning environment that engages

students in the learning process and prepares them for the future.

It is the mission of Technology Services to deploy and maintain technology that provides

students, teachers, and administrators with the tools they need to be successful. Over the past

few years, our district has funded numerous technology projects. With infrastructure upgrades

which increased bandwidth, installing high density wireless, and the deployment of laptop

carts and multi-media bundles, we are providing our schools with the environment and

equipment necessary for the transition to digital learning.

In order to create 21st century learning environments in all DCPS classrooms, a connection

needs to be established between the technology that has been deployed and learning within

our classrooms. Technology Services is committed to working with Curriculum and Instruction

to provide the support necessary for teachers to facilitate the integration of technology in

education. With the adoption of the ISTE Technology Standards and the Technology Standards

Implementation Plan, emphasis will be placed on ensuring that students acquire the

technological skills necessary to be successful in the postsecondary setting and workforce.

The financial investment that has been made in technology is substantial but essential. It is our

belief that technology enhances the educational experience and plays a key role in

preparing all students for college, a career, and life.

Sincerely,

Ashley Smith Juarez

Board Chairman

E V E R Y S C H O O L . E V E R Y C L A S S R O O M . E V E R Y S T U D E N T . E V E R Y D A Y .

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Duval County Public Schools Technology Plan

2016-2017

Alignment to Strategic Plan/District Targets

I. Develop Great Educators and Leaders

Strategies

Provide teachers and students with the tools and resources necessary to meet the demands

of the Common Core Standards and students’ individual learning needs.

Provide ongoing professional learning and support to develop all teachers, instructional

leaders, and staff.

Provide a Technology Standards Implementation Plan that connects technology to instruction

through the adoption of International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Technology

Standards.

II. Engage Parents, Caregivers, & Community

Strategies

Establish and sustain a culture that is collaborative, transparent, and child-centric.

Create a welcoming, respectful, and responsive environment for all stakeholders that leads to

open lines of communication.

III. Ensure Effective, Equitable, & Efficient Use of Resources

Strategies

Ensure the use of district funds is transparent, strategic, and aligned.

Distribute district-wide programs and resources in an equitable manner.

Deploy information technology that supports the academic needs of all students, teachers,

and staff.

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Executive Summary

The Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Technology Services Division is responsible for determining

hardware solutions and supporting software solutions for schools and district offices. In addition, the

division is responsible for supporting the Enterprise Resource Planning System for Business (SAP) and

the Student Information System (SIS). Continued alignment of user needs, technology standards,

assessments, software support and implementation processes, and the evolution of technology

delivery systems must be achieved to maximize technology effectiveness in both instructional and

business environments.

This strategic planning tool is a dynamic document that evolves as the needs of our user base

continues to be re-defined, as educational requirements change, and as technological solutions

emerge. The plan’s goal is to provide superior technical services that will enable stakeholders to

produce unprecedented academic results. Execution of the plan will require a consistent and

committed cycle of funding across subsequent years to ensure continued growth in accordance

with stated district goals for assessment, instruction, standards, and ultimately student achievement.

DCPS District Technology Plan: Essential Components

The following components have been identified as essential for an effective strategic technology

plan:

I. Mission and Vision

II. Background

III. Needs Assessment

IV. Goals

V. Strategies

VI. Funding Plan

VII. E-Rate Technology Plan Addendum

VIII. Technology Acquisition Plan

IX. Access

X. User Support Plan

XI. Professional Development Plan

XII. Program Evaluation

XIII. Alignment With the Strategic Plan

XIV. Attachments

Technology Contract List

Computer Hardware Status

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QZAB II

I. Mission and Vision

Duval County Public Schools Technology Mission

Deploy and maintain technology to provide educational excellence in every school, in every

classroom, for every student, every day.

Duval County Public Schools Technology Vision

Every student is inspired and prepared for success in college or a career, and life.

Strategically, this vision will enable DCPS to more effectively:

Align standards, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development;

Diagnose, prescribe, and assess students’ learning experiences;

Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs;

Integrate effective technology tools;

Improve data management;

Increase communication internally and externally;

Create more efficient ways of collaboration; and

Provide a services-oriented architecture and infrastructure.

Operationally, this technology vision will be:

Implemented in district classrooms;

Monitored by Region Superintendents, Principals, School Technology Contacts,

Instructional Technology Staff; and

and

Measured for success by student performance on local, state, and national assessments,

as well as user surveys.

Tactically, the following elements will be critical to actualizing our technology vision:

District-wide standards for infrastructure including voice, data, video and electrical

systems, network bandwidth, internet access, and hardware and software platforms;

District-wide student to computer ratio of 1:1;

Computer Lifecycle Management Plan;

Professional development for staff to transparently integrate technology into learning

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environments for students;

Student collaboration in planning and executing future technology initiatives;

Student Information System that is a stable, reliable instructional management system;

Business ERP to meet user needs and maximize business efficiency;

Appropriate technology security and disaster recovery measures to ensure the protection

of assets and information.

Instructionally, this technology vision will enable users to leverage technology to:

Address state instructional standards;

Increase student achievement;

Support the needs, goals, and learning styles of each student;

Provide equal educational opportunities for all learners;

Participate in worldwide learning communities for collaboration and resources;

Prepare students for success in college or a career;

Develop lifelong learners who can utilize technology tools and resources to make

responsible decisions about their learning and well-being.

Technology integration is the ultimate goal. To ensure that the district accomplishes this goal,

Technology Services must work with Curriculum and Instruction to deploy adequate technologies to

establish 21st century learning environments in all classrooms, for all students.

All stakeholders have a vested interest in preparing students for success in college or a career.

Externally, Technology Services has developed strong partnerships with business and community

groups to integrate technology through:

Collaborating on technical possibilities for Virtual Education and Alternative Education

initiatives;

Sharing resources; both human, capital, and financial;

Developing mentoring and/or job shadowing opportunities for students;

Promoting “real-life” applications of skills learned in the classroom; and

Demonstrating and reinforcing the importance of lifelong learning.

Partnerships include the City of Jacksonville, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Microsoft, Lenovo,

Hewlett-Packard, NEC, and Emtec, Inc. Benefits from these partnerships include cost savings, shorter

implementation timeframes, enhanced technology capabilities, improved purchasing strategy, and

ultimately a more transparent integration of technology solutions.

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II. Background information

The DCPS Technology Services Division supports the needs of 160 schools (excluding Charters) in

training, integration, and use of technology.

District Profile

Duval County is the 6th largest school district in Florida and the 20th largest district in the nation with a

student population of 128,702 students. The district covers a geographical area of 841 square miles

and has 197 schools.

Duval County District Facts for School Year 2015-2016

School Facts

102 Elementary Schools (1) K-6 School

(2) K-8 Schools

24 Middle Schools

(2) 6-12 Schools

19 High Schools

34 Charter Schools

6 Exceptional Centers

6 Alternative Schools

1 Virtual School

Student Demographics

128,702 students 44% African American, 36% Caucasian, 10% Hispanic, 5% Multi-racial, 54% Asian, <1% American

Indian/Alaskan Native

Graduation Rate 76.6% Federal Formula 20,377 exceptional education students (mentally, physically, emotionally handicapped, learning

disabled, or gifted)

Average expenditure per pupil-- $8,073

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Staff Facts

13,771 employees--(includes full-time and part-time) making the district one of the largest employers

in the county

8,473 teachers

Planning Process The technology planning process has been a collaborative effort involving community and business

leaders, school leaders, teachers, district staff, consultants, and technology vendors. Stakeholders

have contributed intellectual capital, conducted audits and assessments, and participated in action

research. By piloting new hardware solutions and offering resources including human capital, these

groups have led DCPS to be reflective and strategic regarding our technology future.

Planning Process Timeline The planning process is detailed below to illustrate the depth of our collaboration and planning:

09/15—Established the District Digital Planning Team to work on the Digital Classroom Plan for FLDOE.

09/15—Engaged Gartner for their professional services to provide technology leadership insight and

advice on key decisions.

10/15—Submitted the Digital Classroom Plan to FLDOE. 01/15—Attended Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) to collaborate with and learn

from other technology leaders.

02/16—Accountability and Assessment and Technology Services established a team to begin the

Technology Plan revision process which included developing a plan for implementing the ISTE

technology standards.

04/16—Concluded a series of meetings with district staff to gain insight and advice regarding how

we might more effectively use our technology resources.

06/16—Presented updated Technology Plan to DCPS School Board.

III. Needs Assessment

Determination of Need: The following Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats, and Opportunities (SWOT) Analysis was conducted in

order to:

Plan for the evolving role of the IT Department

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Support the drive to increase student achievement

Prioritize which initiatives will ultimately support the District’s goal of accomplishing our

strategic plan targets

SWOT Analysis:

Strengths: 1. Communication

Implementing Office 365

Developing OneView

2. Infrastructure Development

Upgrades to bandwidth for student and employee networks

BYOD Network

High-density wireless in all schools by fall 2017

3. Assessment and Data Enhancement

Implemented Focus Student Information System

Implemented single sign-on (SSO) for blended learning platforms

4. Enterprise Systems

Implemented cloud hosting services for SAP

Implemented Proofpoint secure messaging gateway to minimize phishing emails and stop excess spam from entering employee

email boxes 5. Student Programming and Expansion of Devices

QZAB II

6. Human Capital

Expanded Service Desk hours to include evening and weekend support

Weaknesses: 1. Rapid growth and integration of instructional technology has increased the

need for additional field and technical support

2. Equipment was deployed to classrooms without adequate professional

development

3. Limited standardization of instructional technology resulting in disparate

systems and inefficient use of funds

4. Lack of coordination with new technology being placed in classrooms and

training of academic services personnel for usage in modeling of equipment

for coaches and teachers

Opportunities: 1. Establish standardization of instructional technology (i.e. student devices,

teacher devices, presentation utilities, classroom response system, and

interactive presentation devices)

2. Adopt the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Technology

Standards

3. QZAB II will provide high-density wireless for all schools which will adequately

support 1:1 devices given recent expansion of bandwidth

4. Education Portal will allow for single sign-on (SSO) access for all stakeholders

increasing transparency and frequency of communication

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5. IT Technical Services is engaged in the continued adaptive redesign of

technology infrastructure and support processes, including the adoption of

multiple platform systems, in response to rapidly changing instructional needs

6. Continue alignment of user needs with software selection, implementation

processes, and evolving technology systems must be achieved to maximize

technology effectiveness in both instructional and business environments

7. Continue to focus on student-centered architectures that employ tools to

more effectively engage, empower, and educate students and staff in their

usage of technology

8. Continued efforts to provide automation, self-help, user training, and

increased efficiencies in service delivery are critical for sustained success

in the effective use of technology throughout the district

9. Utilize the technology model classroom as a training facility for district staff

10. Work collaboratively with Curriculum and Instruction to ensure that the

integration of technology is a meaningful component within all curriculum

training and monthly coaches’ meetings

11. Establish a technology user group consisting of principals and district staff

Threats: 1. Life cycle management plan is dependent upon funding

2. Need to develop a succession plan that allows for cross training opportunities

for key personnel that will be retiring over the next three years

3. Attracting highly skilled IT staff in a very competitive Jacksonville job market

In addition to the internal SWOT analysis, district technology needs are assessed through the:

Florida Innovates Technology Resource Inventory

o This annual survey solicits responses from K-12 principals and technology coordinators

about how technology is used in schools. It includes questions about technology

planning, infrastructure, and available equipment.

Project Management Oversight Process

o Technology needs are assessed through the district project management process. Major projects are largely initiated at the District level as a result of District data analysis.

The Superintendent’s Leadership Team monitors alignment and prioritization of

technology initiatives with national and state standards as well as alignment with the

District Strategic Plan.

Technology Committee Feedback

o The following committees provide additional feedback and input from users at an operational level. These committees assist in identifying and assessing the needs of

users. During these meetings, users have the opportunity to express concerns with

existing technology and new business needs:

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - SAP

Student Information System (SIS)

School Technology Contacts

IV. Goals

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Short-term goals:

Implement OneView for all District Stakeholders: teachers, parents, students, and partners;

Additional school-based technical support staff;

Collaborate with service providers on district mission to ensure products are aligned and

integrated with the District’s Strategic Plan;

Complete the QZAB II project in 100 schools;

Complete high-density wireless overlays in all schools;

Provide adequate resources to support the District’s Blended Learning Initiative;

Implement the ISTE Technology Standards;

Provide professional development opportunities for teachers and academic coaches on the

effective use of programs, appropriate implementation protocols, and student performance

monitoring systems;

Provide ongoing and effective technical support for all deployed equipment;

Modernize the IT division to assist in attracting staff with strong IT skills;

Train technology support staff on appropriate installation and support of Windows 10;

Maintain compliance with an established multi-year life cycle management plan for systems

and hardware deployed throughout the district to include operating systems, application

software, hardware, peripherals, customized district images, etc;

Utilize Mobile Device Management to deploy instructional applications to end-users;

Implement Employee Self Service/Manager Self Service for all DCPS employees.

Long-term goals:

Establish a district-wide student to device ratio of 1:1;

Full-time technical support staff member assigned to all Secondary and large Elementary

school sites;

Analyze, design, and implement a multiyear network improvement plan to address future

growth and utilization needs at all school sites;

Analyze, modify, and refresh district standards related to electrical, data, wireless, and

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telephone construction, with direct reference to established Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)

standards, in support of evolving educational needs;

Provide maintenance retrofits to all schools not meeting the district standards for voice, data,

video, wireless, and electrical needs for technology;

Develop, implement, and maintain ongoing professional development training opportunities

for staff consistent with the need for Level I, II, and III support for deployed multi-platform

systems and hardware.

V. Strategies

Strategies Timeline

Outcomes

Start Date End

Date

Complete the remaining infrastructure, HD

wireless, for QZAB II schools

12/2014 12/2017 100 schools will have new

infrastructure and high

density wireless to support

teachers and students.

Complete the remaining infrastructure and

HD wireless for schools not included in the

QZAB projects

12/2014 12/2017 16 schools not included in

QZAB I or QZAB II

Complete the deployment of 2:1 student

devices (1:1 devices for middle schools),

teacher devices, and support technology for

core classrooms (interactive monitors) to

QZAB II schools

12/2014 12/2017 100 QZAB schools will have a

minimum of 2:1

student/computer ratio,

teacher laptops will be

refreshed, and core

teachers will have

interactive monitors, audio

enhancement, document

cameras, and student

response systems.

Complete the deployment of 1:1 student

devices, teacher devices, and support

technology for the 4 middle schools not

included in QZAB I and II

12/2014 12/2017 4 Middle schools will have a

1:1 student/computer ratio,

teacher laptops will be

refreshed, and core

teachers will have

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interactive monitors, audio

enhancement, document

cameras, and student

response systems

The District will implement OneView the

Teacher, Student, Parent, and Partner portal

to increase access to “on time” data

through a simplified single portal system in

collaboration with Microsoft.

5/2016 ongoing The District will deploy the

portals with continual

updates to functionality

and information sources.

Training will be provided

to all district stakeholders

Provide training to support the

implementation of the FOCUS Student

Information System (SIS)

11/2014 ongoing Provide training to specific

user groups including:

Teachers

Administrators

Support Staff

Parents

Students Training will consist of face to

face and online modules

Provide training and support for the Data

Dashboards

08/2014 07/20/16 Provide training to specific

user groups including:

Teachers

Administrators

Support Staff

Parents (portal)

Students (portal)

Training will consist of face to

face and online modules

Funding Plan 07/2016 06/2017 Planned funding for district-

wide technology includes

the following sources:

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District Capital Funds

Technology Operating

Funds

E-Rate Rebates

QZAB Funds

Various Project Funds

Implement the ISTE Technology Standards 06/2015 Ongoing Provide a digital

multimedia educational

environment for students

Promote the effective

use of

telecommunications and

information technology

to implement the Florida

Standards and the ISTE

Technology Standards

Enable differentiated

instruction for students

through the provision of

aligned diagnostic and

curriculum solution

packages

Improve Data Management for Teaching

and Learning

06/2015 Ongoing The following activities will

support the learning

initiatives:

Provide online grade

book and planning tool

for teachers

Provide parents access

to view student

information; grades,

attendance, homework

assignments, and

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discipline, via the Internet

Investigate content and

knowledge

management to better

support information flow

to learning communities.

Provide Virtual Education

opportunities for students

Increase Professional Development 06/2015 Ongoing Plans to increase technology

skills and integrate

technology in the classroom

and media center include:

Developing and

acquiring new programs

and software that

promote the integration

of technology into

everyday curricular

needs

Researching innovative

software and hardware

which demonstrate the

potential for measurable

academic growth.

Integrating technology

as a meaningful

component of all

curriculum training

utilizing district-level

coordination of training

and support

Ensuring adequate

facilities, instructors,

materials, equipment,

and funding are

available for staff

development

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Identifying and acquiring

technology-based

professional

development delivery

systems that are cost-

effective and maximize

teacher time and

increase instructional

effectiveness

Putting in place a system

for follow-up and

evaluation of all training

offered to serve as a

basis for determining

effectiveness and future

needs

Teacher Trainings 06/2015 Ongoing School Technology

Contact Training –

Training is provided to

assist school-based

personnel with the

support of technology

equipment, systems, and

programs

Specialized Technology

Training – Training is

provided to supplement

the need for grant

implementation and to

support district initiatives

Training for All DCPS Personnel 06/2015 Ongoing Continued operation of

support systems is crucial to

the success of the

professional training

programs. The Technology

Services Division provides

training to all district

personnel for the following

systems:

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SAP—District ERP

Focus—Student

Information

System/Teacher

Gradebook

Implement customer support surveys to

promote increased accountability and

provide feedback regarding services

provided and culture

09/2014 Ongoing Collect regional feedback

and analyze data to

determine strengths and

areas for further

development. Surveys will

focus on:

Quality of service

Timeliness of service

Communication

regarding problems

encountered and

timeline for resolution

(next steps)

Completion of “exit

slip” prior to leaving

with administrator or

STC to inform them of

the status/progress

made regarding an

open repair issue

VI. Funding Plan

Funding Sources

Planned funding for district-wide technology includes the following sources:

District Capital Funds

Technology Operating Funds

E-Rate Rebates

QZAB Funds

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Various Project Funds

The District determines final funding allocations on a yearly basis in accordance with the District

budget cycle; however, plans for long-range technology funding are presented prior to the budget

cycle.

The Technology Services funding plan establishes tentative budget allocations. These allocations are

used for long-range technology planning but are subject to adjustment each year. The allocations

provided in FY 2016 and anticipated for FY 2017– FY 2018 include:

Funding

Source

14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18

Capital Funds $9.8M $11.4 M $13.4 M $17.6 M

Operating

Funds

$19.1 M $19.1 M $20.6 M $20.6M

E-Rate Funds $3.0 M $2.9 M $2.7 M $2.5 M

QZAB II Funds $57.0 M

Special

Capital

Projects--non-

QZAB Schools

$6.3 M

Special

Capital

Projects—

Interactive

Monitors

$4.2M

HS

$1.6M

MS

The funds allocated are sufficient to provide services and equipment purchases in support of the FY

2016 E-Rate submissions.

In addition, funding for recurring district-wide telecommunications services such as Centrex, Data

(Frame Relay, High-Speed Ethernet, and Sonnet/Fiber) are budgeted annually in the district

operations budget for telecommunications through the duration of the related contracts.

VII. E-Rate Technology Plan Addendum

The district E-Rate Plan is developed based on the District’s approved Technology Plan. The E-Rate

Plan Addendum is submitted separately identifying eligible services and/or equipment for which the

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district is requesting E-Rate discount funding.

Telecom Services, Internet Access, and Internal Connections

Our Telecom Services include:

Local and long-distance telephone services

Wireless services for students and district School Resource Officers

Basic telecommunications maintenance and technical support services

Our Internal Connections include:

Internal voice and data circuit connectivity from the district office to all sites to accommodate

the needs of the District and State of Florida Technology Guidelines

Internet access to resources for day to day student and staff utilization, as well as linkage to

remote resources utilized by teachers and students in school

Goals and Strategies

Overall goals are described in Section 4. Providing equitable technology access, support, and

training district-wide supports the use of the internal connections that provide telecom services and

Internet access.

Budget

Telecommunications Services for voice, data, Fiber Ring protection, Network Electronics, and

Telephone Maintenance services are fully budgeted at the district level. This covers all discounted

and non-discounted E-Rate costs. This ensures that all existing telecommunications services will

continue even if E-Rate funding is not approved.

VIII. Technology Acquisition Plan

Appropriate Technologies for Educational Goals and Materials

The acquisition of technology to support the district’s strategic and operational goals is a priority. In

an effort to best leverage equipment acquired for classrooms, personnel in IT ar working

collaboratively with Academic Services on professional development activities. This training centers

around the usage of technology to deliver district curriculum.

QZAB Schools

The QZAB II project impacts 100 DCPS schools. This project focuses on building 21st century learning

environments to engage and empower our students for success in college or a career. All schools

have or will be enhanced with retrofits (as needed), new wireless infrastructure, mobile devices,

access to digital content, multimedia teaching tools, and professional development for technology

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Infrastructure for Teaching and Learning Technology Services will provide a reliable, easy to use computing infrastructure allowing teachers

and students to have access to the Internet, local digital educational content, and research-based

diagnostic and instructional technology resources in the classrooms.

The technical environment will continue to be upgraded to support school-based technology

equipment and infrastructure:

All schools will have a minimum of 1 GB internal LAN;

Elementary schools will have a minimum of 150 MB external WAN; Middle schools will have a

minimum of 500MB external WAN; High schools will have a minimum of 1GB external WAN;

The goal is for the student to CPU ratio to be 1:1 (while maintaining the minimum of 2:1

computer-to-student ratio required for state testing);

Students will have access to differentiated instructional learning systems;

Students and teachers will have a process to request new education technology aligned with

district goals;

All district administrators, teachers, students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders will

have access to applicable district resources through OneView, the new Enterprise SharePoint

Portal.

Instructional Technology Software Technology Services will support Curriculum and Instruction and schools in leveraging technology to:

Provide a digital multimedia educational environment for students;

Promote the effective use of telecommunications and information technology to implement

the Florida Standards and the ISTE Technology Standards;

Enable differentiated instruction for students through the provision of aligned diagnostic and

curriculum solution packages. Data Management for Teaching and Learning

Technology Services will coordinate with appropriate divisions, schools, support organizations, and

parents to leverage technology toward improved collaboration and increased web-based learning.

Operationally, Technology Services will improve web and phone capability between the schools,

district, and parents; enable increased communication between the schools and learning

communities; and improve district distance learning capability.

The following activities will support the learning initiatives:

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Provide online grade book and planning tool for teachers (Focus);

Provide parents access to view student information; grades, GPA, attendance, homework

assignments, unofficial transcripts, and discipline via the Internet;

Investigate content and knowledge management to better support information flow to

learning communities;

Provide virtual education opportunities for students.

Academic Performance

Plans for instructional software and technology based education materials will be based on a new

architecture. This learning architecture will focus on end users and the skills they will need to be

successful in college and a career. To this end, the plan provides a digital multimedia environment

for stakeholders including:

Infrastructure and hardware to support teaching and learning needs and goals;

Instructional software that diagnoses, prescribes, and evaluates student performance with an

emphasis on differentiated instruction;

Integrated data management system for teaching, learning, and leading (Performance

Matters).

Hardware and Software Deployment Timetables

Deployment of hardware and software is managed by a Life Cycle Management Process. This plan is

reviewed and adjusted as needed.

Acquisition Process

The technology acquisition policy and process is driven by national and state standards aligned with

district curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives. As the district acquires new technology

solutions, Technology Services is committed to engaging, empowering, and educating end users in

every step of the process.

Acquisition Workflow The Technology Capital budget is reviewed and approved each year to ensure the budget priorities

are in alignment with school curriculum and the objectives of the Florida Standards. Technology

Services then purchases equipment in accordance with the budget priorities. Once technology is

purchased, it is assigned to individual schools for custody, management, and use. While Technology

Services operationally supports the equipment, use of technology shifts to the purview of the local

schools upon receipt of the equipment. The district maintains a school inventory of major technology

available in each school.

Curriculum and Instruction maintains a number of education programs. All major curriculum

programs have basic required technology. Curriculum and Instruction periodically evaluates each

program for effectiveness. The results of this review are cycled back into the next year’s budget

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process. A technology program manager serves as an active resource to the division of Curriculum

and Instruction to ensure alignment and prioritization of technology needs.

Acquisition Strategy Adjustments New developments and opportunities are addressed as major mid-course corrections. New

developments or opportunities are usually identified as a result of a user-identified need, but could

also be identified by senior leadership as a result of policy change, program review, or outside

analysis. Regardless of the cause for the mid-course correction, the process remains the same. The

request is passed to the Leadership Team for review. Since technology capital is fully budgeted prior

to the start of each fiscal year, mid-course opportunities must either identify new funds or

compensating offsets.

Technical Guidance to School and District Personnel Technology Services assigns a Regional Information Officer (RIO) for each school. These service

coordinators are responsible for the planning, implementation, and operational support of all

instructional learning systems and technology systems at the school and region level, as well as

district business offices. Technical Services provides additional support via the helpdesk and Regional

support staff. This face-to-face customer service helps build trusting relationships, provides desk-side

teaching and learning, and maximizes the use of technology tools. School principals and School

Technology Contacts receive weekly electronic briefings highlighting services, professional

development, and new initiatives.

IX. Access

Equitable and Effective Access

Similar to the majority of other major school districts, this district is faced with a highly diverse student

population, school buildings that vary in age and ability to accommodate technology, and tight

budgets. In order to ensure technology access at all schools, the IT division continues to deploy

battery operated laptops to teachers with wired data ports and wireless access points to enable all

classrooms to have Internet access. The district has a long-term deployment plan to continue to

modernize the infrastructure systems in schools at a minimum of a 2:1 student to computer ratio.

Technology resources are centrally managed by Technology Services, which leverages the

purchasing power of the district to gain the best price for technology equipment. The equipment is

assigned to schools on a managed lifecycle plan and funded based on district priorities. Individual

schools also have some limited capability to use other sources of funds to purchase supplemental

technology.

Special needs students are serviced by the Assistive Technology (AT) Department that works with

Technology Services to identify and secure needed services. Divisional coordination enables the AT

staff to gain elevated computer privileges when necessary to install special needs equipment and

software for students.

Duval County is rich in access to external instructional service and programming providers, such as

public libraries, charter schools, remote teaching sites, home-school connections, online products,

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and other services. The district directly supports Florida Virtual School, direct digital connection to

charter schools, after-hour school programs, and Internet access from district computers. An

upgraded Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) network was implemented in the 2015-2016 school year

district wide. This network allows students and staff with a district account to utilize their own device

on the wireless network.

Data-driven decision making is supported by a variety of databases and reports. The primary

performance analysis tool is Performance Matters.

The concept of centralized access to all information in one location is being addressed by the

development of OneView the District Education Portal that will give all stakeholders access to

applicable role-based data. OneView will allow disparate data sources to be virtually combined and

provide the end user a “single pane of glass” view. Users will be able to access information pertinent

to their needs within the district. The Student Information System and the Data Warehouse which

encompasses many data sources into one application will provide the necessary data to the

Education Portal.

Acceptable Use Both students and employees are required to sign an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) prior to gaining

access to District computer systems. The student AUP is contained within the student handbook

provided to every student the first week of school each year. All users are required to read and

agree to the AUP as part of the initial account creation process.

Both AUP policies address protection for the confidentiality of students, protection of intellectual

property rights, licensing agreements, and legal/ethical standards for the sharing of resources with

other educational entities, and maintain the integrity of systems, programs, and information

resources. The AUP also provides guidance to students prohibiting them from accessing

inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web; including so-called “hacking,” and other

unlawful activities by minors online.

Building principals are tasked with ensuring that teachers are knowledgeable about this policy and

district guidelines, procedures, and controls. In particular teachers must monitor computer use for

the safety and security of all students. The district authorizes the use of electronic mail and chat

rooms with students through Office 365, the district’s student communication and collaboration tool.

Information Security monitors and reports on access to inappropriate material and attempts by users

to bypass network security systems. Parents and guardians assume risks by consenting to allow their

child to participate in the use of the Internet.

Technology Protection Measure The district first installed Internet Filter Software in 1996. The software is regularly upgraded, consistently

enhancing our ability to monitor and protect children from harmful Internet activity. Any user

attempting to access a prohibited website will be rejected, and a block page will be sent back to

the user. The filter also logs all website access attempts. This creates a comprehensive list of all

internet sites requested/accessed by anyone within the network. The logs are periodically reviewed

and then reported by category of Internet violation and sorted by username and IP address. The

reports, containing a brief explanation of the user’s Internet activities, are distributed only to the

Executive Director of Information Technology, the Chief of DCPS Police, and either the Office of

Professional Standards or the principal of the school where the violation took place. When possible

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the individual student names are provided.

X. User Support Plan Strategy

Extreme customer service continues to be a primary goal of the IT division. To this end, personnel in

this division aspire to provide personal, one-on-one support where possible. The successful integration

of technology is highly dependent on the ability of the District to provide the human resources

necessary to support the technology purchased for usage by students and staff. Currently, the district

has 51 technology support specialists to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain over 100,000

computers, printers, and network devices.

Technology Support services include:

Centralized hardware and software standards;

Leveraging of district buying power to lower acquisition costs;

Service Desk;

Regional Information Officers (RIO);

Software and hardware support;

Field server support. One of the primary advantages to the centralization of district oversight of technology is the ability to

develop and adopt standards for the purchase of both hardware and software. This division directly

purchases most technology hardware for new schools or retrofitted schools. Individual schools may

also purchase equipment in accordance with District standards. Hardware and software standards

include requirements for support and maintenance. This policy provides the district with consistent

platforms, improves interoperability, and allows for consistent results during planned migrations to

new software and hardware platforms.

Standards for both software and hardware are reviewed annually and updated to provide the latest

technology capabilities for students and staff. Additionally, schools and district staff are counseled by

the Division of Technology staff in all technology related purchasing decisions. These staff members

are provided on-going training opportunities allowing them to stay current regarding emerging

technologies. It is important to note that the total cost of computer ownership over the life of the

equipment is much more important than the initial cost of acquisition. Technology Support Services

Technology support services include the Service Desk, Regional Information Officers (RIO), Software

Support, Hardware Repair, and Field Server Support.

Service Desk—(14) S150 Computer Specialists, (2) S151s Senior Computer Specialists, (4) Data

Entry Clerks

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The service desk acts as the gateway into Technology Services by providing remote support

for all technology applications and equipment. In addition to remote support, this team

provides on-site assistance via “Depot” services located at the front entrance of the

Technology Services Division at the Team Center location.

There is a centralized service desk within the Technology Services Division providing telephone

assistance and on-site support from 7:00am to 10:00pm Monday to Friday and 7:30am-4:30pm

Saturday and Sunday. The service desk is able to provide support for hardware and software

problems, remote assistance, and first contact resolution through the use of remote tools or

written work orders for problems that need on-site repair. Work orders are tracked and

evaluated on whether problems have been resolved in a timely and efficient manner. Repair

and maintenance of out of warranty equipment is handled by the Computer Repair

Department. This employee group works in coordination with the Regional Information

Officers to provide schools with daily technology support. User support is also available for

software application questions. The volume of contacts to the Service desk averages

approximately 50,000 incidents per year. The service desk currently provides an 88% customer

satisfaction rating with a 50% first call resolution rate.

Regional Information Officers (RIO)—5 coordinators

Technology Services assigns a RIO to each academic region and district administrative office.

The RIO is responsible for the planning, implementation, and operational support of all

instructional learning systems and technology systems at the school and district level.

Software and Hardware Support—(25) S150 Computer Specialist,(6) S852 Hardware Repair

Technicians

The Support team provides field response and support for all technology systems including

computers, printers, network electronics, infrastructure, and servers. The District supports

approximately 80,000 pieces of technology hardware including 13 Operating Systems, three

(3) major business systems, and 250 approved applications; making DCPS one of the largest

Technology Enterprises in northeast Florida.

Field Server Support—(5) S151 Senior Computer Specialists

The Field Server Support team is the primary troubleshooter for server hardware, software, and

configurations in the field. They are responsible for supporting all instructional learning systems

deployed throughout the District. Enterprise Management

Data Center Operations—(13) S151 Senior Computer Specialists

The Enterprise Operations group provide support in 5 functional areas:

1. Enterprise Data Center and Disaster Recovery (3)

2. Device Management (4)

3. Identity Management (4)

5. Messaging and Email (2)

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The Enterprise Data Center and Disaster recovery team provide Data Center support for 2

active Data Centers managing servers, virtualization, and storage for mission critical systems.

This group also provides disaster recovery support for those systems located in district facilities.

The device Management group currently is responsible for management of over 100,000

computers. This group is responsible for software delivery and patch management of all

computers. The identity management group maintains an enterprise system based on

Microsoft Forefront Identity Management for the provisioning and decommissioning of

accounts for staff, students, and parents. Active Directory and Federated Services group

makes sure that every user can log in and gain access to the resources needed given their

role as staff, student, or parent. This group is also responsible for setup and coordination of

single sign on with hosted solutions. The messaging and email group is responsible for the

management of the Office 365 Email system providing email and messaging support for

district personnel.

Network Operations Center (NOC)—(2) S151 Senior Computer Specialists

The district has established a Network Operations Center (NOC) that provides daily support for

centralized mission critical systems, administrative applications, and equipment. The NOC is

equipped with network management tools such as App Response for monitoring specific

applications from the client to the server to trace captures which identify specific

performance issues.

The NOC team performs many varied daily duties including the oversight of network system

installations and upgrades, and management of local area/wide area network

communications hardware and software. They also monitor and support a total of 1,320

servers and 4,500 network devices in the DCPS Enterprise.

XI. Professional Development Plan

Professional Development is an ongoing challenge with the number of tools, applications, and users

we serve. The priority is to increase technology integration into curriculum, instruction, and learning

environments. The focus is on increased student engagement, increased student and teacher

technology proficiency, and academic improvement.

Increasing Technology Integration in the Classroom

IT Plans to increase technology skills and integrate technology in the classroom and media center

include:

Implementing the ISTE Technology Standards;

Establishing a model technology classroom to serve as a training facility for district staff;

Partnering with Curriculum and Instruction to ensure that the integration of technology is a

meaningful component within all curriculum training and monthly coaches meetings;

Researching innovative software and hardware solutions which demonstrate the potential for

measurable academic growth;

Ensuring adequate facilities, instructors, materials, equipment, and funding are available for

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staff development;

Identifying and acquiring technology-based professional development delivery systems that

are cost effective, maximize teacher time, and increase instructional effectiveness;

Implementing a system for follow-up and evaluation of all training offered to serve as a basis

for determining effectiveness and future needs.

Increasing the Effectiveness of Technology in the Classroom The Technology Services Division coordinates training resources in a technology setting to ensure

adequate facilities, instructors, materials, equipment, and funding for staff development. All of the

district’s schools are networked for voice and data. Online course development staff continue to

expand the current course offerings.

Training Resources

District Instructional Technology Team;

District Curriculum Staff;

Media Specialists and Support Staff;

School-level Technology Contacts.

The Technology Services Division is committed to working with Curriculum and Instruction to provide

the support necessary for teachers to facilitate the integration of technology in education. Each

academic core area’s training needs are different and coordinators work with district staff to

customize the course offerings to meet those needs. Special care will been taken to ensure that the

material being developed, presented, and shared during these course offerings is in alignment with

the Florida Standards (Common Core) and ISTE Technology Standards.

Information on additional sources of ongoing training and technical assistance from external entities

such as state technology offices, intermediate educational support units, service providers, regional

education training facilities, and institutions of higher learning are also made available to teachers

and administrators in the district.

Training for Teachers

School Technology Contact Training is offered as an online course to eliminate the need for

Temporary Duty Elsewhere (TDE) days and to allow for flexibility. The training materials and quiz

will be made available in Blackboard, the district’s LMS. Topics include the integration of

technology, state and district technology initiatives, and hardware maintenance and

troubleshooting. STCs deliver the information acquired and provide staff development for

teachers and staff at the school site.

Specialized Technology Training is provided to supplement the needs for grant

implementation and to support district initiatives.

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Simple K12 is 24/7 access to online training modules for Microsoft Office Suite, and other

technology integration programs.

Training for All DCPS Personnel

Continued operation of support systems is crucial to the success of the professional training

programs. The Technology Services Division provides training to all DCPS personnel in the use

of the following systems:

SAP—District ERP

Focus—Student Information System

Simple K-12– courses include intermediate and advanced usage of the Microsoft Office Suite,

productivity programs, operating systems, etc.

Training is offered in multiple formats including distance learning, online networking, and web-based

instruction. Courses are offered at times and locations that are convenient and accessible. The

particular type of technology chosen for professional development is based on:

The curriculum;

Number of people to be served;

Location of attendees;

Time of day and school schedules.

XII. Monitoring and Evaluation

Evaluation Process Description

This process will focus on three variables; the Technology Services Division’s ability to carry out the

strategies and initiatives in the Technology Plan, the level and quality of support provided to the end

users, and the indirect impact of technology on student achievement. Measurable objectives will

include:

Customer support survey results;

Departmental Climate Survey Results;

Device to Student Ratio;

Survey results regarding professional development offerings;

Survey results related to the end user’s access to adequate software resources;

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Percent of schools with high-density wireless;

IT Personnel Evaluations.

Mid-course Corrections

The Technology Services Division and Curriculum and Instruction will meet quarterly to review

measurable outcomes and make any necessary mid-course corrections to the plan as new

information and technologies emerge. In addition, monthly monitoring of district-wide needs will be

conducted by the District Leadership Team to ensure alignment with the District Strategic Plan.

XIII. Alignment with the Strategic Plan for 2016-2017

Goal 3: Ensure Effective, Equitable, & Efficient Use of Resources

Strategy 3.3: Deploy information technology that supports the academic needs of all students,

teachers, and staff;

Implement OneView, the District Education Portal to increase access and functionality to

stakeholders;

Implement the ISTE Technology Standards;

Complete high density wireless in all schools.

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Appendix

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Multi‐Media Equipment

School # School

Number of Classrooms

(Core) Project Status

262 Andrew A. Robinson Elementary 54 QZAB I Completed QZAB 1 multi‐media carts w/ projectors,

15 Brentwood Elementary 26 QZAB I Completed

166 Carter G. Woodson Elementary 35 QZAB I Completed

18 Central Riverside Elementary 28 QZAB I Completed

226 Crystal Springs Elementary 62 QZAB I Completed

document cameras, and speakers were purchased for classrooms that did not have projectors

45 Dinsmore Elementary 35 QZAB I Completed QZAB II 55" interactive monitor, document

87 Englewood Elementary 26 QZAB I Completed camera, student response system,

92 YMYW Leadership Academy 30 QZAB I On‐Order speaker.

20 Fishweir Elementary 25 QZAB I Completed

238 Fort Caroline Middle 43 QZAB I Completed Capital 55" interactive monitor, document

271 GRASP Academy 19 QZAB I Completed Non‐QZAB camera, student response system,

222 Greenfield Elementary 29 QZAB I Completed Qualified School speaker.

37 Henry F. Kite Elementary 18 QZAB I Completed

244 Highlands Middle 29 QZAB I On‐Order Capital 65" interactive monitor, document

209 Holiday Hill Elementary 43 QZAB I Completed camera, student response system,

96 Jean Ribault High School 33 QZAB I On‐Order Webcam and speaker. Delivery

212 Jean Ribault Middle 17 QZAB I On‐Order

154 John E. Ford K‐8 28 QZAB I On‐Order

25 Kirby Smith Middle 36 QZAB I On‐Order

scheduled to be complete in December

69 Lake Shore Middle 42 QZAB I On‐Order Capital Replacement of the AV/Carts with

233 Lone Star Elementary 39 QZAB I Completed QZAB I 55" interactive monitor, document

220 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 24 QZAB I Completed Replacement camera, student response system,

146 Matthew Gilbert 14 QZAB I On‐Order speaker.

227 Mayport Elementary 25 QZAB I Completed

254 Mayport Middle 30 QZAB I On‐Order

70 North Shore Elementary 60 QZAB I Completed

155 Northwestern Middle 18 QZAB I Completed

16 Ortega Elementary 17 QZAB I Completed

159 Pine Forest Elementary 27 QZAB I Completed

148 R. L. Brown Elementary 28 QZAB I Completed

162 R. V. Daniels 24 QZAB I Completed

163 Rufus E. Payne Elementary 35 QZAB I Completed

91 Sallye B. Mathis Elementary 38 QZAB I Completed

83 San Jose Elementary 42 QZAB I Completed

218 San Mateo Elementary 34 QZAB I Completed

211 Southside Middle 29 QZAB I On‐Order

72 Spring Park Elementary 28 QZAB I Completed

128 Susie E. Tolbert Elementary 30 QZAB I Completed

48 Thomas Jefferson Elementary 30 QZAB I Completed

94 Windy Hill 32 QZAB I Completed

89 Woodland Acres 35 QZAB I Completed

3035 Andrew Jackson HS 26 QZAB II Completed

3213 Arlington Middle 30 QZAB II Completed

3038 Baldwin Middle/High 29 QZAB II Completed

3078 Biltmore 27 QZAB II Completed

3269 Biscayne 34 QZAB II Completed

3145 Darnell‐Cookman Middle 34 QZAB II Completed

3216 Davis, Jefferson, Middle 30 QZAB II Completed

3066 duPont, Alfred I., Middle 26 QZAB II Completed

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3059 Garden City 28 QZAB II Completed

3158 George W. Carver 21 QZAB II Completed

3014 Grand Park Career Center 14 QZAB II Completed

3054 James Weldon Johnson A&CTC 22 QZAB II Completed

3073 John Love 13 QZAB II Completed

3279 Kernan Middle 41 QZAB II Completed

3074 Lake Forest 24 QZAB II Completed

3256 Landmark Middle 33 QZAB II Completed

3106 Long Branch 14 QZAB II Completed

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Student to Computer Ratio

Facilities Number

SCHOOL FY2015 FTE

Total Number of Computers July 2016

Student to Computer Ratio July 2016

3006 Rutherford, Mattie V. 143 303 0.47

3011 Bridge, The 559 662 0.84

3012 West Riverside 292 384 0.76

3014 Grand Park 177 357 0.50

3015 Brentwood 331 211 1.57

3016 Ortega 399 281 1.42

3018 Central Riverside 385 275 1.40

3019 Upson, Ruth N. 427 263 1.62

3020 Fishweir 442 196 2.26

3021 Morgan, Annie R. 378 398 0.95

3025 Kirby-Smith 938 911 1.03

3027 GRASP Academy 225 207 1.09

3030 Loretto 1039 596 1.74

3031 Landon 764 790 0.97

3032 Marine Science Center 49 19 2.58

3033 Lee, Robert E. 2117 977 2.17

3035 Jackson, Andrew 724 882 0.82

3037 Kite, Henry F. 257 185 1.39

3038 Baldwin M/H 1100 1297 0.85

3045 Dinsmore 522 304 1.72

3046 Arlington E 307 160 1.92

3048 Jefferson, Thomas 564 349 1.62

3051 Whitehouse 507 232 2.19

3054 Johnson, James Weldon, ACT Center 385 406 0.95

3059 Garden City 495 601 0.82

3062 Oceanway M 1194 1311 0.91

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3063 Fletcher M 1206 804 1.50

3064 Hogan-Spring Glen 366 238 1.54

3065 Atlantic Beach 415 216 1.92

3066 DuPont, Alfred 755 850 0.89

3068 Venetia 403 184 2.19

3069 Lake Shore 1135 1161 0.98

3070 North Shore 634 485 1.31

3071 Hendricks Avenue 703 291 2.42

3072 Spring Park 445 219 2.03

3073 Love, John 234 227 1.03

3074 Lake Forest 432 484 0.89

3075 Paxon School for Advanced Studies 1568 614 2.55

3076 Southside Estates 544 321 1.69

3077 Hyde Park 456 207 2.20

3078 Biltmore 309 388 0.80

3079 Ramona Boulevard 424 248 1.71

3080 San Pablo 572 255 2.24

3082 Love Grove 405 231 1.75

3083 San Jose 827 554 1.49

3084 Bayview 400 445 0.90

3085 Lake Lucina 390 222 1.76

3086 Parker, Terry 1586 764 2.08

3087 Englewood E 461 298 1.55

3088 Stockton, John N.C. 509 248 2.05

3089 Woodland Acres 795 480 1.66

3090 Englewood H 1840 891 2.07

3091 Mathis, Sallye B. 395 242 1.63

3093 Pinedale 348 288 1.21

3094 Windy Hill 637 603 1.06

3095 Pearson, Rutledge H. 302 312 0.97

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3096 Ribault H 1170 912 1.28

3097 Cedar Hills 447 236 1.89

3098 Timucuan 595 345 1.72

3099 Highlands E 410 197 2.08

3106 Long Branch 245 258 0.95

3107 Anderson, Douglas 1255 773 1.62

3116 Tillis, Sadie 511 492 1.04

3124 Evans, Saint Clair 472 529 0.89

3128 Tolbert, Susie 283 306 0.92

3141 Axson, J. Allen 573 244 2.35

3142 Chaffee Trail 737 328 2.25

3143 West Jacksonville 247 309 0.80

3144 Jacksonville Beach 610 278 2.19

3145 Darnell- Cookman 1226 1261 0.97

3146 Gilbert, Matthew 420 502 0.84

3148 Brown, Richard L. 494 326 1.52

3149 Livingston, S. P. 405 500 0.81

3150 New Berlin 1173 478 2.45

3152 Johnson, James Weldon 1072 972 1.10

3153 Stanton College Prep 1562 619 2.52

3154 Ford, John E. 641 476 1.35

3155 Northwestern 381 410 0.93

3156 Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA)/Young Men's Leadership Academy (YMLA)

511 605 0.84

3158 Carver, George W. 344 359 0.96

3159 Pine Forest 448 303 1.48

3160 Waterleaf 762 485 1.57

3161 Bartram Springs 920 404 2.28

3162 Daniels, R. V. 315 175 1.80

3163 Payne, Rufus E. 293 239 1.23

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3164 Mount Herman 138 102 1.35

3165 Raines, William 1056 1112 0.95

3166 Woodson, Carter G. 603 410 1.47

3169 Hull, S. A. 235 294 0.80

3170 Palm Avenue 130 191 0.68

3202 Reynolds Lane 259 302 0.86

3203 Kings Trail 441 289 1.53

3205 Pickett 214 287 0.75

3206 Brookview 739 401 1.84

3207 Stuart, J.E.B. 797 942 0.85

3208 Parkwood Heights 407 226 1.80

3209 Holiday Hill 631 441 1.43

3210 Oak Hill 550 451 1.22

3211 Southside M 743 800 0.93

3212 Ribault M 606 709 0.85

3213 Arlington M 870 867 1.00

3214 Hyde Grove 457 391 1.17

3216 Davis, Jefferson 810 910 0.89

3217 Brewer, Don 537 215 2.50

3218 San Mateo 703 403 1.74

3219 Stilwell, Joseph 863 961 0.90

3220 King, Martin Luther 475 258 1.84

3221 Normandy Village 464 305 1.52

3222 Greenfield 488 300 1.63

3223 Fletcher H 2200 1061 2.07

3224 Wolfson, Samuel W. 1242 844 1.47

3225 Seabreeze 684 686 1.00

3226 Crystal Springs 1049 508 2.06

3227 Mayport E 458 276 1.66

3228 Merrill Road 640 280 2.29

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3229 Jacksonville Heights 596 452 1.32

3230 Beauclerc 1054 504 2.09

3231 Kernan Trail 642 317 2.03

3232 Chimney Lakes 1091 467 2.34

3233 Lone Star 644 413 1.56

3234 Jackson, Stonewall 352 155 2.27

3235 Fort Caroline E 602 389 1.55

3236 Jones, Mamie Agnes 410 195 2.10

3237 Sandalwood 2905 1213 2.39

3238 Fort Caroline M 509 604 0.84

3239 Sabal Palm 1022 552 1.85

3240 Arlington Heights 428 216 1.98

3241 Westside 1411 611 2.31

3242 Sheffield, Louis 821 339 2.42

3243 Gregory Drive 705 398 1.77

3244 Highlands M 801 911 0.88

3245 Crown Point 1041 426 2.44

3246 Neptune Beach 942 492 1.91

3247 Finegan, Joseph 427 438 0.97

3248 White, Edward H. 1632 936 1.74

3249 Greenland Pines 809 340 2.38

3250 Pine Estates 297 169 1.76

3251 Twin Lakes E 866 370 2.34

3252 Alden Road 168 97 1.73

3253 Twin Lakes M 1300 1360 0.96

3254 Mayport M 849 929 0.91

3255 Enterprise 844 390 2.16

3256 Landmark 1228 1289 0.95

3257 Alimacani 849 367 2.31

3258 Mandarin Oaks 1105 474 2.33

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3259 Mandarin M 1473 1437 1.03

3260 Mandarin H 2466 1358 1.82

3262 Robinson, Andrew 667 470 1.42

3263 Abess Park 742 308 2.41

3264 Chets Creek 1290 658 1.96

3265 First Coast 2135 948 2.25

3267 LaVilla 1109 1088 1.02

3268 Atlantic Coast 2053 1419 1.45

3269 Biscayne 655 654 1.00

3270 Oceanway E 592 277 2.14

3274 Westview 1215 1231 0.99

3279 Kernan 1160 1285 0.90

3280 Peterson, Frank H. 1139 681 1.67

3285 Randolph, A. Philip 473 428 1.11

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Contents Executive Summary................................................................................................................................. 2

Goal ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Background ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Connecting Technology and Instruction ....................................................................................... 2

Alignment to the Strategic Plan ....................................................................................................... 3

Research .................................................................................................................................................... 3

Technology & Student Achievement .............................................................................................. 3

Professional Development to Support the Use of Technology in the Classroom ............... 5

Familiarity vs. Proficiency- Competency and Economic Impact .......................................... 6

Technology Enabled Learning by Creating an Active Learning Space ............................... 7

Other Models............................................................................................................................................. 9

Needs Assessment ................................................................................................................................. 11

Inventory of Equipment .................................................................................................................... 11

Teacher Technology Skills ............................................................................................................... 11

Student Technology Skills ................................................................................................................ 12

Standards ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Rationale Behind the Standards......................................................................................................... 13

Best Practices Aligned to the Core ................................................................................................... 14

Tiered Training for Academic Services ............................................................................................ 15

Tiered Training for School Level Personnel ...................................................................................... 18

Principal Guidelines for Technology Integration ........................................................................... 20

Technology Communication Tools & Resources ........................................................................... 22

Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................... 22

Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 23

ISTE Technology Standards for Students ...................................................................................... 24

ISTE Technology Standards for Teachers ..................................................................................... 26

Technology Standards for Administrators ................................................................................... 28

Technology Standards for Coaches ............................................................................................. 30

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Executive Summary

Goal

To establish and support 21st century learning environments in all district classrooms.

Background

Technology Services has laid the groundwork for the transition to digital learning. Through

funding provided by two Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) projects and capital dollars,

the district is in the process of deploying laptop carts and interactive monitor bundles

(including document cameras and student response systems) to the core classrooms in all

middle schools, high schools, and Quality Education for All (QEA) elementary schools. The

computer to student ratio is 1:1 in middle schools and 2:1 throughout the district. With high-

density wireless overlays being installed in all district schools and bandwidth that has been

upgraded from 2GB to 10GB, students will have virtually unlimited access to digital

instructional resources.

Single Sign On (SSO) has been implemented so that access to the district blended learning

platforms has been streamlined. With the roll out of OneView, the district education portal

built in partnership with Microsoft, district end users will have role based access to all of the

tools that are necessary to do their jobs and ensure that our students are successful. With this

tremendous infusion of technology in the classroom, it has become evident that there is a gap

between the technology that is available and how it is being utilized to engage students and

enhance instruction.

Connecting Technology and Instruction

In order to create 21st century learning environments in all district classrooms, a connection

needs to be established between the technology that has been deployed and the learning

that needs to occur with adults and students.

Our district will adopt the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Technology Standards to emphasize the importance of the role technology plays in

preparing all students for success for college, a career, and life;

The Instructional Technology Team will work with the district’s content area directors

and specialists to ensure that the ISTE Technology Standards and all available

technologies are integrated within the curriculum.;

Principal focus groups will be established to provide feedback and guidance

regarding the school based implementation of the digital learning transformation

plan;

A model technology classroom will be available to district personnel and utilized for

professional learning opportunities;

Schools will be encouraged to establish Technology Integration Leadership Teams to

support the integration of technology at the school level;

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Professional development opportunities will be offered to teachers during the

summer (face to face and online) with an emphasis on integrating technology by

utilizing all of the digital tools the district has made available.

Alignment to the Strategic Plan

Develop Great Educators and Leaders

Provide teachers and students with the tools and resources necessary to

meet the demands of the New Florida Standards and students' individual needs;

Provide ongoing professional learning and support to develop all teachers,

instructional leaders, and staff.

Ensure Effective, Equitable, and Efficient Use of Resources

Deploy information technology that supports the academic needs of all students, teachers, and staff.

Develop the Whole Child

Address the needs of all students with multiple opportunities for enrichment.

Research Although there have been initiatives to embed technology within the core content standards,

data shows that there is a technology skills gap that has an economic impact. Since the

introduction of technology in classrooms, the anticipated educational impact has not

occurred at the level that was expected. Though the technology has been made available

to all classrooms, many teachers do not have the foundation to successfully integrate it into

their daily instructional strategies and curriculum. Coupled with the lack of support for

integration efforts, the result has been that most teachers continue to practice at the “Entry”

and “Adoption” levels on the Technology Integration into the Curriculum Matrix (TIM).

D

When ISTE first published their initial set of standards for students, teachers, and administrators,

the standards focused on learning about technology as a separate entity. Today, the

emphasis has changed to learning with technology as a tool in a student’s education (Bakir,

N.; pg. 24, 2016) that is “to truly provide students the opportunity to learn effectively for a

lifetime and live productively in our emerging global society and increasingly digital world”

(ISTE 2007, p. 1). With this paradigm shift in the use of technology in education, it is imperative

that research is analyzed to determine why there are gaps in student achievement, how

students can become proficient in technology, and how districts can provide teachers the

necessary support and professional development to achieve the ISTE standards.

Bakir, N. (2016). Technology and Teacher Education: A Brief Glimpse of the Research and Practice that Have

Shaped the Field. Techtrends: Linking Research & Practice To Improve Learning, 60(1), 21-29. doi:10.1007/s11528-

015-0013-4.

Technology & Student Achievement

According to the ISTE Policy Brief: “Technology and Student Achievement- The Indelible Link”

(2008), there is substantial research that supports a positive impact on student achievement

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from the integration of technology. Having consistent access to and successfully using

technology in the classroom allows students to graduate with the skills necessary for them to

provide a vital contribution to the workplace and society. ISTE, the State Educational

Technology Directors Association (SETDA), and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills have

identified such abilities as, “communicate, collaborate, analyze, create, innovate, and solve

problems” (pg. 4). For such success to be achieved, the technology needs to be integrated

into education appropriately and strategically. In order for this to be achieved, many states

have created and implemented their own programs.

Missouri created the enhancing Missouri’s Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies

(eMINTS) program. ISTE (2007) sites that the eMINTS program, “focuses on innovative

instructional processes, and supporting elementary teachers to develop student-centered,

inquiry-based instructional practices through multimedia and computer technology (eMINTS

2002, pg. 2).” Schools were able to select which classrooms would participate in the eMINTS

program. Results from 2001-2005, indicated that students in an eMINTS classroom had

significant gains across multiple subject areas over students that were in non-eMINTS

classrooms. According to the ISTE Policy Brief (2007), students throughout the state

participating in eMINTS math classrooms repeatedly outperformed their counterparts on the

state assessments. Similar results were found in other core classes such as science and social

studies. For example, in

2001 fourth grade students

in eMINTS classrooms

scored 7.4% higher than

their counterparts, 9.3%

higher in 2002, 9.8% higher

in 2003, and 7.1% higher in

2005. The least significant

gain was in 2004 at .7%

(ISTE, pg.6). The graph

displays results of the eMINT

program outcomes on

student achievement

between 2001- 2005 (ISTE,

2007).

Michigan had similar results

with their technology implementation program, Michigan’s Freedom to Learn (FTL) program

(ISTE, 2007). Michigan’s program integrates student laptops in middle schools throughout the

state and provides rigorous professional development for teachers that emphasizes integrating

technology as a tool in their daily teaching practices and curriculum. When compared to the

national average, results indicate students participating in the FTL program had higher levels

of student engagement and utilizing the laptops as a learning tool proved to enhance student

achievement.

ISTE’s Policy Brief (2007) highlights a few additional states that have similar programs

implemented such as Texas and Iowa. Texas’s Technology Immersion Pilot (TIP) program which

focuses on middle schools throughout the state, provided research that exhibited a significant

decrease in discipline problems and an increase in student technology proficiency (ISTE, 2007).

Iowa’s Department of Education partnered with the State Educational Technology Directors

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Association (SETDA) to implement a comprehensive and scientifically based professional

development program. The focus was on integrating technology into elementary and middle

school reading and math classes. “Preliminary results indicate that achievement scores of

students participating in the program have increased by 14 points in 8th grade math, 16 points

in 4th grade math, and 13 points in 4th grade reading, significantly higher scores than students in

the control group” (ISTE, 2007).

Professional Development to Support the Use of Technology in the Classroom

DIt has been consistently recognized throughout the years technology has been in classrooms

that providing the necessary professional development and support for teachers is the key to

increasing technology literacy of students, ultimately resulting in enhanced student

performance and productivity (Bakir, 2016). In 1996, the CEO Forum on Education and

Technology founded a partnership with business and educational leaders. The purpose of the

forum was to determine how technology was being utilized and implemented in U.S.

schools. The forum designed a series of reports, the second one was specifically aimed at

providing teachers the necessary professional development and support in order to optimize

student achievement (Bakir, 2016). In this section, current results from teacher surveys will be

analyzed, the various stages of professional development in education will be reviewed, and

effective professional development strategies for school districts will be highlighted.

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Brianna Pressey produced a comprehensive report entitled, “Comparative Analysis of National

Teacher Surveys” in which national surveys from February 2012 to February 2013 were

studied. Those studied included five high-profile surveys from teachers in a K-12 classroom

environment. The surveys focused on teacher practices and attitudes toward

technology. When reviewing the results of, “Technology Use by Teacher Characteristics,” the

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2012) indicated that 62% of teachers felt that personal

comfort using technology was one of the most significant barriers to incorporating it into their

daily instruction (Pressey, 2013). Furthermore, Pressey (2013) summarizes that the Bill & Melinda

Gates Foundation (2012) indicated

• “48% report that a “lack of training” is included in the ‘biggest

barriers to incorporating technology into their teaching.’ (p. 3)

• “…most report they are not satisfied with the training they receive

or the level of ongoing professional support they can get at their

school.” (p. 3)

• “Teachers say that they do not get adequate training on specific

technologies or about how to more fully integrate technology into

their teaching. Nearly half of survey respondents cited inadequate training.”

(pg. 13)

In addition, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation survey (2012) indicates that professional

development offered online appeals to about 50% of the survey respondents and if it offered

professional development points, it would have a greater appeal (Pressey, 2013). When

considering the available research on teacher professional development and support, it is

apparent that a more structured approach needs to be considered. This has been an issue

ISTE has recognized from its initial integration of education technology standards.

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Pressey (2013) also found The PBS Learning Media survey reported, “36% of teachers report

utilizing online professional development. (p. 11).” The Pew Research Center survey indicated

“…teachers in schools with mainly lower income students tend to be the…least to report

receiving formal training from their school or district in how to effectively incorporate digital

technologies into the classroom.” (p. 56)

Effective professional development is a vital component of the successful implementation of

technology in a classroom setting. It is not uncommon for teachers to report concern with the

integration of new technology in their instructional strategies. If there was effective

professional development provided, followed by a plan to continue the support of its use, it

may positively impact a teacher’s attitude toward new technology implementation and

“enable those teachers to implement student-centered constructivist approaches.” (Matzen &

Edmunds, 2007) (ISTE, 2008) D

For professional development to be implemented effectively in a school district, there needs

to be solid groundwork upon which it is built. Bloomfield's four stages of technology

professional development is an excellent foundation (Crystal 2001):

Teacher buy-in — gaining cooperation from the beginning;

Assessment — using data to establish district teacher technology skill baselines for pre- and post-professional development assessment;

Creating differentiated training opportunities to accommodate adult learning and

working styles; and

Time for collaborative follow-up and support.

Transforming Classroom Practice Copyright 2008, ISTE ® (International Society for Technology in

Education), Transforming Classroom Practice: Professional Development Strategies in

Educational Technology, Edited by Arlene Borthwick and Melissa Pierson. 1.800.336.5191 or

1.541.302.3777 (Int’l), [email protected], www.iste.org. All rights reserved. Distribution and copying of

this excerpt is allowed for educational purposes and use with full attribution to ISTE.

Familiarity vs. Proficiency- Competency and Economic Impact

Change the Equation (CTEq) analyzed results from the 2012 Programme for International

Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), a test of adults aged 16–64 in 24 developed

countries. CTEq focused on “problem solving in a technology-rich environment,” which is the

ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and networks to solve practical

problems. Special attention was given to test takers who were between 16 and 34 years old,

an age span that roughly captures millennials, who were born between the late 1970s and the

mid-1990s. The objective was to test the widespread assumption that millennials are tech

savvy and measure the impact of their technology skills on their career prospects. (See

www.changetheequation.org for more on the methodology.) Millennials seem largely

unaware that their low skills in solving problems with technology could be stunting their

careers.

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According to CTEq’s analysis of PIAAC, fully 91 percent say they do not believe a lack of

computer skills has affected their chances of being hired, promoted, or given a raise—

including 76 percent of millennials who scored Below Level 1 and 92 percent of those who

scored at Level 1. That amounts to 13 million low-skilled young Americans who simply do not

grasp the high price they are paying for their poor skills. Employers have noticed, however. In

a recent survey, only 37 percent of employers found that recent college graduates are well

prepared to stay current on new technologies. And economists argue that wage differences

are a clear signal of the demand—and the shortage—of tech problem-solving skills. At a time

when millennials’ struggles to gain a foothold in the middle class through gainful employment

are grabbing headlines, their lack of tech savvy could be a largely unexamined culprit. - “ The

Economic Plight of Millennials,” Econ South, January-April 2014.

Former FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has argued that, “50 percent of today’s jobs

require some technology skills – and this percentage is expected to grow to 77 percent in the

next decade.” FCC Chairman Genachowski, “Remarks on Broadband Adoption,”

Washington, DC, October 12, 2011.

-

Chances are, millennials lack of tech savvy has already affected their job prospects. CTEq’s

analysis of PIACC found that a person at the highest skill level is likely to earn far more than

double what a person at the lowest level earns. These benefits hold up even when other

characteristics that affect earnings are held constant. On average, a person at the highest

technology skill level earns almost 40 percent more than someone at the lowest level, even if

both people are of the same gender, race, and education level and have roughly the same

literacy and numeracy skills. These results confirm that using technology to address challenges

has become a defining characteristic of work in the 21st century. According to recent

research for example, 80 percent of middle-skill jobs, which generally require less than a

bachelor’s degree, require tech skills—and that share is growing.

According to a report by Burning Glass and Capital One, middle skill jobs that require

technology grew 2.5 times faster between 2003 and 2013 than middle skill jobs that do not

require digital skills. The report finds that almost 80 percent of middle skill jobs require digital

skills. Middle skill jobs comprise almost 40 percent of all jobs. See “Burning Glass and Capital

One, Crunched by the Numbers: The Digital Skills Gap in the Workforce,” March 2015.

Technology Enabled Learning by Creating an Active Learning Space

Research has been presented which validates the positive impact technology can have on

student achievement. To maximize this impact, the student learning environment must make

a shift as well. The creation of a learning environment that allows students to work toward the

ISTE standards and digital citizenship requires a place where creativity, communication, critical

thinking, and collaboration are nurtured. Designing an active learning space is not about

rearranging furniture but about “…advance learning and teaching” (ISTE 2015). Through the

presentation of case studies, this section will highlight how the creation of active learning

spaces for today’s digital natives can impact student achievement and attitudes toward

learning. Suggestions for active learning space designs will also be presented.

Active Learning is the intersection of space, pedagogy, and technology (see figure 2.1

below). In these active learning spaces, teachers will include a place for students to meet in

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pairs, small and large groups, and individually while having access to technology under the

teacher’s supervision. Such spaces will include various types of chairs such as comfortable

chairs with cushions, high back chairs, stools, and both high and low tables. The furniture will

allow students to easily rearrange and to collaborate as it meets their needs. Research has

repeatedly shown the impact such an environment can have on student achievement.

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An increasing number of schools and school districts across the country are adopting the

concept of active learning spaces both in classrooms and throughout school campuses. One

such district is Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, who is striving to be the top urban school

district in the country by 2018. The district selected underutilized spaces in schools and

transformed them into places where students could comfortably create and

collaborate. One high school transformed locker bay areas into a coffee shop type of

environment without food. It included cubicles and a few areas with high-top tables with

stools, comfortable chairs, and TV mounts. A middle school re-invented their classrooms by

including tables instead of the traditional desks. It also included spaces that would enhance

the use of collaborative technology. For example, an interactive wall was installed for

students to easily utilize as a tool to brainstorm and share ideas. According to the school

district, students with access to these spaces performed 8-10 points higher on standardized

state ELA and Math tests from 2013-2014. (ISTE, 2015)

Another case study was an elementary school located in Portland, Oregon in which a

classroom was designed to meet the specific needs of each student. The environment was

designed to promote comfort, creativity, and collaboration. The classroom included different

types of chairs designed for a range of movement. Some chairs will rock, some are mobile,

and others include high backs for those who would like additional support. The classroom

does not include any traditional style classroom chairs. Instead of traditional desks, student

have high and low tables. Additional active learning spaces include an rug area, reading

cubbies, and reading bleachers. Each of these spaces allow for easy integration of their

technology (ISTE, 2015). In this classroom, “…the teacher and students are energized and

engaged, moving freely yet productively around the room while actively making smart

choices about how, where, and what they learn.” (ISTE, 2015)

When designing and implementing active learning spaces for schools, such considerations

include spaces that are more open and will enable students to easily transition to large-group,

small-group, or to individual learning. But physical space is only part of this equation. For

teachers to provide a learning environment that fosters student success; space, pedagogy,

and technology must work collaboratively together.

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Other Models

As part of the process of developing a plan for implementing technology standards, the plans

of other states and districts were reviewed. Although some districts implemented the ISTE

standards and others wrote and adopted their own, all plans included the importance of

alignment with the core academic standards as well as the importance of professional

development to support the transition from the teacher-centered classroom to the student-

centered classroom.

1. Department of Education: National Education Technology Plan (NETP)

· PDF- http://tech.ed.gov/files/2015/12/NETP16.pdf

Sections

a. Learning

b. Teaching

c. Leadership

d. Assessment

e. Infrastructure

· Website: http://tech.ed.gov/netp/

· To remain globally competitive and develop engaged citizens, our schools should

weave 21st century competencies and expertise throughout the learning experience.

These include the development of critical thinking, complex problem-solving,

collaboration, and adding multimedia communication into the teaching of traditional

academic subjects. In addition, learners should have the opportunity to develop a sense

of urgency in their learning and the belief that they are capable of succeeding in school.

· Teach to Lead: Teach to Lead is a joint program of the National Board for

Professional Teaching Standards, ASCD, and the U.S. Department of Education. This

program aims to advance student outcomes by expanding opportunities for teacher

leadership, particularly opportunities that allow teachers to stay in the classroom. With

the help of supporting organizations, Teach to Lead provides a platform for teacher-

leaders and allies across the country (and around the world) to create and expand on

their ideas.

2. Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach, FL)

http://palmbeachschools.org/techplan/documents/FY14-

16_SDPBC_Technology_Plan.pdf

The District recognizes the fundamental need to provide equitable access to technology

for all students and staff in several areas, including:

Curriculum, via interactive online services and virtual learning.

Environments and software available at school and at home.

Interactive learning material through on-line discussion groups.

Interactive conferences and tutorials.

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People (through electronic mail, discussion groups, weblogs, and other social

networking tools appropriate to the District’s mission).

Information (through online databases and subscription services).

Their own electronic files for the continuation of learning after the work day and school day has ended.

In addition, the district will promote the integration of technology as a digital resource

into curricula and aims to increase the number of educators effectively using technology

by providing:

Digitally-rich model lessons in core content areas.

Aligned and searchable digital resources.

Technical guidance and training on content and tools necessary to implement the curriculum.

3. Douglas County Tech Plan (Minden, Nevada)

http://schools.dcsd.k12.nv.us/pdc/documents/tech_plan_april05.pdf

The plan:

Establishes clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and

information technology to improve education or library services. Has a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use the

new technologies to improve education or library services. Includes an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and

other services that will be needed to improve education or library services. Provides for a sufficient budget to acquire and maintain the hardware, software,

professional development, and other services that will be needed to implement the

strategy for improved education or library services. Includes an evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress

toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new

developments and opportunities as they arise. Was developed to ensure the seamless integration of technology into the curriculum

for the schools in the district. This has been done in accordance with the technology

standards of the US Department of Education, the Nevada Department of

Education, and the Douglas County School District Strategic Plan and District

Improvement Plan. Has a Vision Statement.

4. Metropolitan Nashville Public School (Nashville, Tennessee)

http://mnps.idlearningtech.org/wp-content/documents/2013-2016_LTPlanFinal.pdf

· The Learning Technology Plan is organized around three overarching goals:

1. Transforming teaching and learning practices to include technology

integration and to foster the development of necessary skills;

2. Redesigning learning environments to enhance the use of technology in

the learning process; and

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3. Sustaining community support and leadership to drive successful

implementation of the LTP.

· Standards Alignment The Learning Technology Plan is aligned with the state and

international standards listed here (all listed in Appendix A):

1. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

a. National Education Technology Standards

i. Students

ii. Teachers

2. Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

3. Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21)

4. Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)

5. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Standards

6. National Career Academies Coalition (NCAC)

7. American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

Needs Assessment

Inventory of Equipment

Our district maintains an inventory of laptops deployed to schools as well as multi-media

bundles that have been deployed. See Appendix 1.

The Florida Innovates Technology Resource Inventory is sent out by the Florida Department of

Education in the spring and the fall. The results of these district and school surveys are

reported to the state and included in the District’s Digital Classroom Plan. Results and

comparisons to other districts can be viewed at http://www.flinnovates.org/TRI.

Teacher Technology Skills

Teachers’ level of technology proficiency will be measured by placing them within the levels

of technology proficiency on the Technology Integration Matrix. The Technology Integration

Matrix (TIM) can be found at: http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php. Average integration should

be recorded as the percent of teachers at each of the five categories of the TIM for the levels

of technology integration into the classroom curriculum:

Entry

Adoption

Adaptation

Infusion

Transformation The TIM Tools will be utilized to track teachers’ level of technology integration proficiency. The

TUPS (Technology Use Perception Survey) will be made available to teachers as self-

assessment.

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Teacher Levels of Technology Proficiency included in the Digital Classroom Plan

Professional Development Needs

Analysis

Baseline

(established in

2015)

Target Date for

Target to be

Achieved

(year)

Average teacher technology integration via the TIM (based on peer

and/or administrator observations

and/or evaluations)

Entry: 10%

Adoption: 40%

Adaptation:25%

Infusion: 15% Transform: 10%

Entry: 5%

Adoption: 10%

Adaptation: 20%

Infusion: 35% Transform: 30%

2018

Percentage of total evaluated teacher lessons plans at each level of the TIM

Entry: 10%

Adoption: 40%

Adaptation: 25%

Infusion: 15% Transform: 10%

Entry: 5%

Adoption: 10%

Adaptation: 20%

Infusion: 35% Transform: 30%

2018

Student Technology Skills

The Student Tool for Technology Literacy (ST2L) was developed by the state of Florida to

address the NCLB goal of achieving student technology literacy by the 8th grade. The tool is

task based and aligned to the ISTE Student Technology Standards.

A sampling of 2,765 students attending our schools have completed the ST2L. Their scores

indicate the need for addressing technology skills. When compared to the students taking the

assessment statewide, our student scores average 11 percentage points below the average

state score (scores are based on a percentage of 100).

# of

Students

to

Complete

the ST2L

Student Technology Literacy Standards Aligned to ISTE NETS

Total

Average

Score

Technology

Operations

&

Concepts

Average

Score

Constructing

&

Demonstrating

Knowledge

Average

Score

Communication

& Collaboration

Average Score

Independent

Learning

Average

Score

Digital

Citizenship

Average

Score

Duval 2,765 60% 49% 55% 50% 69% 57%

State 107,809 72% 61% 67% 61% 77% 68%

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Standards

A major component of the standards is a general set of indicators describing technology-

literate students at key developmental points in their precollege education. Coupled with the

standards, the indicators provide a set of examples for preparing students to be lifelong

learners and contributing members of a global society. The indicators describe the

technology competence students should exhibit upon completion of the ranges below:

Grades PK–2 (ages 4–8)

Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)

Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18)

These indicators assume that technology skills are developed by coordinated activities that

support learning throughout a students' education, rather than only at certain grade

levels. The standards and indicators are based on input and feedback from stakeholders at all

levels; parents, schools, teachers, technology and curriculum experts. Information from local,

state, and national documentation was also collected in the creation of these standards and

indicators.

The ISTE Student Standards are currently in the process of being refreshed and will be

launched at the annual ISTE conference in June. The Teacher standards are slated to be

refreshed in 2017. See Appendix.

Rationale Behind the Standards

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a non-profit organization which

consists of a diverse education stakeholders who ensure that educators and students

continuously progress in an ever-changing digital society.

In an effort to provide educators with a set of guidelines to measure and support the

integration of technology, the organization has created global standards which are referred

to as the ISTE Technology Standards. These standards serve as a framework for ensuring that

students have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a digital world. The standards

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are periodically refreshed so that they remain relevant and continue to serve the primary

purpose of preparing students for the future.

Best Practices Aligned to the Core

Core Alignment - Technology should not be taught in isolation but within the content area so

that teachers can make the necessary connections. It is necessary to align the ISTE

Technology Standards with Florida Standards, Florida Principal Leadership Standards, and

Florida Department of Education, Career, and Technical Education Curriculum Framework.

Integration of Technology - Technology Integration characteristics include technology driven

tasks that are active, collaborative, constructive, authentic, and goal directed. http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php

Teachers engaged in Technology Integration Best Practice foster critical thinking, creativity,

collaboration, and communication among students while utilizing available technology

(Olmestead, Rowell, 2016) and are cognizant of providing and managing Active Learning

Space to enhance student performance outcomes. "The convergence of technology,

pedagogy, and space can lead to exciting new models of campus interaction (Oblinger,

2005)."

Olmestead - http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/01/17/four-cs-common-core/

Oblinger - http://er.educause.edu/articles/2005/1/leading-the-transition-from-classrooms-to-learning-

spaces

ISTE Standards for Teachers:

Objective 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Objective 2: Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Objective 3: Model Digital Age Work and Learning

Objective 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Objective 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards/standards-for-teachers

Coaches/Specialists not only provide teachers with the resources, support, and knowledge to

work with technology, but also ensure the smart use of technology to deepen the teaching

and learning for all involved. The coach also acts as a conduit of best practices; working with

teachers across the school and sharing what's worked, what can be adapted, and how to do

it (Edutopia, 2015).

From <http://www.edutopia.org/practice/instructional-coaching-driving-meaningful-tech-

integration>

Coach role includes:

Providing professional development on technology integration. Designing curriculum to support technology-rich classrooms. Promoting district technology initiatives like 1:1, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), or

blended learning.

Supporting focus can be schoolwide, small groups, or one-on-one. Providing blended learning opportunities for teachers through videos or tutorials.

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Modeling lessons and providing classroom support.

Giving just-in-time coaching on new tech tools. Curating information for teachers.

From <http://www.insight.com/insighton/education/role-ed-tech-coach-need-one/>

ISTE Standards for Coaches/Specialists:

Objective 1: Visionary Leadership

Objective 2: Teaching, Learning, and Assessments

Objective 3: Digital Age Learning Environments

Objective 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation

Objective 5: Digital Citizenship

Objective 6: Content Knowledge and Professional Growth

School/District-based Administrators identify faculty instructional proficiency needs, including

standards-based content, research-based pedagogy, data analysis for instructional planning

and improvement, and the use of instructional technology. An Instructional Leader is a

continuously reflective visible learner who empowers teachers to transform teaching and

learning by modeling best practices and providing knowledgeable, data-driven feedback

(DCSB, 2015).

The school administrator is recognized as the leader of the school who continually improves his

or her professional practice (Marzano, 2013). District based administration use the resources

available to support the goals for achievement and instruction (Waters & Marzano, 2006).

http://tpep-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/Marzano_Leadership_At-a-Glance_13-14.pdf

Waters, J. Marzano, R. (2006). School District Leadership that Works: The Effect of Superintendent

Leadership on Student Achievement. McREL. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-

prep/ASC/4005RR_Superintendent_Leadership.pdf

ISTE Standards for Administrators:

Objective 1: Visionary Leadership

Objective 2: Digital Age Learning Culture

Objective 3: Excellence in Professional Practice

Objective 4: Systematic Improvement

Objective 5: Digital Citizenship

Tiered Training for Academic Services Purpose: To ensure all members contribute to the enhancement of student performance

outcomes through the utilization of available technology, a tiered approach to training is

required. To cultivate the integration of technology with ease and efficiency, training

developers have created a framework of instruction in which individual training tracks are

available to participants, each addressing a level of proficiency as outlined in the Technology

Integration Matrix (TIM). Participants are provided a non-mandated, self-evaluation survey to

assist with the selection of a self-elected track.

Goals Objective: For members of Academic Services and Regional Support personnel to

enhance their understanding of hardware and software applications, technology integration

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best practice, and technology-supported pedagogy and to apply that understanding to

enrich district curricula with high technology integration suggestions and instructional

supports.

Each tier addresses three primary objectives:

Objective 1: Basic technical knowledge (i.e., technology skills) to introduce new technology:

terminology, software and hardware applications. Technical knowledge involves teaching

personnel how to use available technology according to the purposes for which it was

intended. Specifics of instruction are determined by participant proficiency.

Objective 2: Technology-supported pedagogy calls for the creation of professional

development that supports collaboration of the participants and the instructors so that

participants’ content expertise and instructors’ superior knowledge of the use of technology

can be woven together in order to stretch, rather than to add to, participants’ instructional

repertoires.

Objective 3: Hands-on application to support the creation of an end-product. Each

participant will produce an end-product appropriate to his/her current level of proficiency.

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TIM Level of

Technology

Integration

Entry/

Adoption

Adaptation/

Infusion

Transformation

Objective 1

Hardware components

and Tech-Ease

Participants understand

basic functions of

hardware, peripheral

connections, and

terminology.

Participants understand

the value of Active

Learning Space (desks and

workstations are arranged

so multiple participants

can access technology

tools simultaneously). Instructor guides the

participants in the

independent use of

technology tools.

The practitioner serves as a

guide, mentor, and model

for basic technology tools

and online resources.

Tiered Training Framework

Objective 2

Technology-supported

pedagogy

Participants learn to use technology to

deliver curriculum content.

Participants identify models of

technology integration best practice.

Participants will learn how to

incorporate technology tools as an

enhanced component of an

instructional set.

Participants will understand how to

manage groups using varying tech

tools at once.

The practitioner encourages

innovative use of technology tools in

higher order learning activities that

support connections to the lives of the

participants and the world beyond the

instructional setting. The practitioner models high

integration practice via recorded

lessons which are to be available to all

district and school-based leaders and

teachers.

Objective 3

Hands-on application to create

an end-product

Participants apply technology tools,

which may be limited to single types

of tasks involving procedural

understanding. Participants demonstrate

conventional use of technology

tools for learning activities that are

sometimes related to issues beyond

the instructional setting.

Participants select appropriate

technology supported

enhancements.

Participants demonstrate regular use

of technology tools for planning,

monitoring, and evaluating learning

activities.

The practitioner develops

lessons/professional development in

which participants are engaged in

higher-order learning activities using

technological supports.

*Curriculum specific information will be added with the collaboration of Academic Services.

**Length of the training will be 4 days face to face. Sessions will be recorded to create an online version of the tiered training. 1 day for each objective, then a

culminating project on day 4 to review and recap all domains.

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Tiered Training for School Level Personnel Purpose: To ensure all members of faculty contribute to the enhancement of student

performance outcomes through the utilization of available technology, a tiered

approach to training is required. To cultivate the integration of technology with ease

and efficiency, training developers have created a framework of instruction in which

individual training tracks are available to participants, each addressing a level of

proficiency as outlined in the Technology Integration Matrix (TIM). Participants are

provided a non-mandated, self-evaluation survey to assist with the selection of a self-

elected track.

Goals Objective: For members of school-based faculty to enhance their understanding

of hardware and software applications, technology integration best practice, and

technology-supported pedagogy and to apply that understanding to enrich lesson

objectives with technology-sourced instructional supports.

Each tier addresses three primary objectives:

Objective 1: Basic technical knowledge (i.e., technology skills) to introduce new

technology: terminology, software and hardware applications. Technical knowledge

involves teaching faculty how to use available technology according to the purposes

for which it was intended. Specifics of instruction are determined by participant

proficiency.

Objective 2: Technology-supported pedagogy presented to assist instructors with how

to weave technology-based activities into existing curriculum in order to stretch, rather

than add to, their instructional repertoires. The content of training will focus on

technology integration, data-driven decision-making, as well as meaningful uses of

technology in the curriculum.

Objective 3: Hands-on application to support the creation of an end-product. Each

participant will produce an end-product appropriate to his/her current level of

proficiency.

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TIM Level of

Technology

Integration

Objective 1

Hardware components

and Tech-Ease

Objective 2

Technology-supported

pedagogy

Objective 3

Hands-on application to create

an end-product

Entry/

Adoption

Participants understand basic

functions of hardware, peripheral

connections, and terminology.

Participants learn to use technology to

deliver curriculum content.

Participants identify models of technology

integration best practice.

Participants apply technology tools,

which may be limited to single types of

tasks involving procedural

understanding.

Participants demonstrate conventional

use of technology tools for learning

activities that are sometimes related to

issues beyond the instructional setting.

Adaptation/

Infusion

Participants understand the value

of Active Learning Space (desk

and workstations are arranged so

multiple participants can access

technology tools simultaneously).

Participants learn how to manage

student use of technology tools.

Participants learn how to incorporate

technology as an enhanced component

of an instructional set.

Participants understand how to manage

groups who are using varying tech tools at

once.

Participants select appropriate

technology supported enhancements.

Participants demonstrate regular use of

technology tools for planning,

monitoring, and evaluating learning

activities.

Transformation

The practitioner serves as a guide,

mentor, and model for basic

technology tools and online

resources.

The practitioner encourages innovative

use of technology tools in higher-order

learning activities that support.

Connections to the lives of the

participants and the world beyond the

instructional setting.

The practitioner differentiates instruction

through accommodations for learners of

varying technology skill and or

proficiency.

The practitioner develops

lessons/professional development in

which participants are engaged in

higher-order learning activities using

technological supports.

The practitioner models high integration

practice via recorded lessons which

are to be available to all district and

school-based leaders and teachers.

*Curriculum specific information will be added with the collaboration of Academic Services.

**Length of the training will be 4 days face to face. Sessions will be recorded to create an online version of the tiered training. 1 day for each objective, then a

culminating project on day 4 to review and recap all domain.

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Principal Guidelines for Technology Integration With the wide range of technology use and available technologies within any given

classroom, it can be very difficult for an administrator, or even the instructor, to

evaluate the proficiency level at which the technology is being integrated; therefore,

the Technology Integration Matrix Observation Tool (TIM-O Tool) was designed to

provide a guide for administrators and teachers to assess / analyze the level at which

the technology is being infused. The TIM-O is a comprehensive matrix that contains an

outline for every cell of the matrix (i.e. Entry Active, Entry Collaborative, Entry

Constructive).

Similar to a rubric, the outline on the next page is a condensed list of examples for

administrators to use as an abbreviated guideline or a quick glance of a teacher's level

of integrating technology within the classroom. It has been designed by gathering a list

of questions and examples from the TIM-O then summarizing them to create a simple

checklist of examples in a format that is both non-threatening and non-extensive. A

digital format of this document will allow the user to be automatically directed to the

appropriate cell upon the selection of the yes/no response.

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Technology Communication Tools & Resources

To assist in achieving the ISTE standards, there must be effective communication tools and resources

readily available to end users districtwide. Our district has partnered with Microsoft to help bring

cohesiveness and collaboration through a districtwide implementation of Office 365 including

SharePoint. Embedded in Office 365 are various apps and services that enable employees to

communicate with others, share and edit documents, work collaboratively on projects, and save

documents and resources. Through the utilization of these apps and services, our district has the

ability to bridge the informational gap between district personnel.

One such tool that will empower the district to bridge that communication gap is the launch of

OneView, the district’s Education Portal. Microsoft and our district have worked jointly to create

OneView which will be launched district wide in fall 2016. The vision for the Education Portal was to

create a “single pane of glass” through which students, parents, teachers, district leadership, district

staff, and community partners can access information, resources, and can connect with one

another. This single sign on will provide users a personal dashboard that will have the information and

resources they need at their fingertips. Because OneView is built in SharePoint, it easily integrates to

all the features of Microsoft Office 365.

OneView will provide access to a repository of technology best practices and resources. The

repository will be hosted on a SharePoint site where documentation, FAQs, tips and tricks, and videos

will be saved so they can be easily accessed by users. In Microsoft’s Video application, a channel

will be created that will house videos related to technology. These videos will include training videos

and well as showcasing best practices highlighting technology integration.

Conclusion The district has made a substantial financial investment in school based technology. That being said,

the district has a vested interest in providing teachers with the necessary professional development,

resources, and support to make connections between the technology available and its use in the

classroom. The adoption of technology standards will provide the framework that is needed to foster

the transition from the teacher-centered classroom to the student centered classroom. This transition

is essential to creating a 21st Century Learning Environment for students in which they can develop

the skills necessary to be successful in school and in life.

The district’s adoption of Technology Standards acknowledges the importance of the role that

technology skills play in preparing our students for the next phase of their lives. Adoption of the ISTE

Technology Standards, rather than creating our own district standards, acknowledges our mobile

student population and the importance of alignment and standardization beyond the district.

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Appendix

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ISTE Technology Standards for Students

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DUVAL COU N TY

PUBL I C SCHOOLS

5. Digital! citi ze nship Studanb urtdenrtEncl human. cu ra:l. and s.ooieta l

•S;SU9!1 reia: ed to t:Etc:hno logy and practice legal and

e:th ic:sl beha llior.

a. AdVCicate and practice &a e.legal, artd

responsib le use of irrfarmatiort a.nd tedmology

b. Exhibit a positive ath1ude towar-d u ing

echi')Qiogy that support!! oollaboratiort, aming.aoo productivity

c. Demon trate pe orta l res.ponS:ibil it}' fur ·felong learning

d.. Exhibit leaderah "p for digital citizensHp

6. Technol ogy operati ons and concepts Stuc:fenb demonstrate a souoo understaooing

of tedmolog)' co neepte. a stems.aoo operations..

a. Understand and u t!Kih.no log)' sys.tems

b. Select and u:;.e applic:atioM effectively

and produotiYB ly

c. Troubleshoot sy:;.tems aoo applications

d. Transfer current ki')Qvd&dge to am·ng

of oow tedmologie:;

St.ar>dards.• S 4:12007 lnt • imi<l Socio'lyforTochroology jn Edi.IIC.Aiion.

1ST1 io a r•gi>ta"'cf tradamork oftt-.o fnt<orna!ionol Sociorty ior

T•clv!ology in Ed c. tioro.

I""'_,ld finta "'1"""duc"1hi• mo.t..-ial, plo-ou oontoct parmigions.Ois;t"IJ!..Of"Q

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c. Communiel3"l:e- relevant information and ideas effeCtively to tudent!l. parent!!. and peern u ing a variet)' of dig,ita.l age med ia and format!!

d. Mode and fa.-cil ita; e effe ul!a of cummt a.nd eme.-ging digital tool'i. o locate, analyz:a, evaI ua.te, and u information reaoumag to

support re'!learcfl and learning

4. Promote and model dig ita (ruz.enship

and responsiibi ity Teachers understand local and global societa l i liUEI'!l and respomibi itiEI'!l in an evolving cfj gitBI

ou re and e"hibit legal and ethical behavio.-in their p ona l practioB<S.

.a. Adrocate, mode , and teach safe, lega l, and ethic-al ut:a of digital informs ·on and

technology, in uding reo;,pactfuroopyright. ·ntellectua l property.and the appropriate d-ocuments ·on of aourcEI'!I

b. Addrea.o;. he diverse needs of all laame.-a by

using learne.---oentered strategiea. providing equitab e aooas.-s to appropriate dig ta l tools

and resouroe!l

c. P.-omotB and mo dig ita I etiquette and

res-ponsible social interactions related to he uae of tec-hno log)' and information

d. Develop and model ou ra.l u.nd'entand ing and obalawarenEI'!I:l- byengag·ng with colleague >

and stude-nts of other cc . lturEr. u!ling d.gila I age

c mmun ictrtion and c llabo.-ation too Is.

5. Engage in profess ional growth and leadership Teacflers continuou!!IY improve their profes.l!ional practice .model lifelong learning, and ell:hibit lead:enhi p in Ill-lei r school and profa!la.iona l oom munity by promoting and demonstrating the affectivoa usa of dig ta l tool s and rewurcEI!I.

a. Participate in local and global learning

c-ommun itie"' to explore aea.tiva applica.tion'i. of techno logy to impro\1£1 s-tudent learning

b. Exhibit leaderm ip by demonstrating a viaion o:ftac no logy infusion, partioipating in shared decision making and oommunity building , and developing tha adarship and technology skill > ofotl1ers

c. Eva lu ata and railed: on current regeardh and prof9-!!Sjona l pra.ctic on a 1regula r ba!iill to

make effective use of existing and emerging digita l tools and re-sources in support of student

aming

d. Conblbute to the effecti..ane . vitality, and s.e -

renewal of the teacn i ng profession and of theJ.­ :oc;hool and oom munity

St.al!ldards•T 0 2008 amotion Soci""!' forT"ch""'logy in Edi.O:ol·on.

1ST io a r<1gimrood tradomark of tl>o lntori'IO!ionol Soocillty

for T•clvto ogy ir> E&ucaticn.

ycu would [U to rt prod41c.. is m.LU!rill lr ple.ti• c.ontK:t

parrnissioM&"is.ta.org .

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4. System ic improvement Educational Admin;strato.-s. provide digital ag.e

leadership anod managamenh:o oontinuol.l!l ty

-mprova the organization through the effective u'&e of infom.atian and technology reoou rcaB_

a_ L.a.ad purpo aful change to maximize the a'Ch-eveman t of lea ming goal through the

appropriate u!le of technology and media-rich rerourcag

b_ Co laborate to e!lta'bli&h me rlc!!.collect and

analyze data. interpret reBults. and share findings o i mprnve talf performance e:nd tudent learning

c. Recruit and retain. high ly competent parron nel who use technology creatively and profic -ently to advance aca,demjc and opara iona l goals

d_ Establi h and ..er.age strategic pa:rtne hips

to support s tamk impro¥ement

fL Esitablish and m.ainta -n a robU!!!: infrasuuctura

fur technology includ -ng integra ad. interoperable technology s tem'i. to support management. operations. teaching, and aming

5. Digita l citizenshi p Educational Admin;strato.-s. model and fac:-l itate undmst.anoding of so.cial.eth-Cil l and legal issues and regpon!lib il iti€19 related to an eva ing dig]al ou re_

a_ En:ltlre equitable access to appropriate digital

toe Is and rerourceu to meet he needs of all amers

b_ Promote, model and establish policie for>afe.

Qlill , and ethical l.l!le e f digita l information and

technology

c. Promote and model respe n ib l e rocial

in eractioM related to the u:>e of technology and informs -on

d_ Model and facilitate the development of a

sharad cultural understanding and invol vement in global issues through the u!le of c"Ontamporary oomm unic -on and oollabore: -on tools

Stondardo•A C 2009 lntHTloticon ..J So.::iotyfor T•chl>l>logy in EdiKM!i.:>n,

ISTE:• io a r< g iotoor•d tradomark of tl>. l ntori'IO!ionol Soci.ty ftll" T•cN!o logy in fdoJc.J ;,,_

!fCllJ ....,.,rd lika ta r"P"duc.1hi• rmtoorial , p lot••• OOITtllct

parm ians8i5t11LCf9.

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DUVA L COU NT Y

P'V IiHI C SCHO OL S

3. Digitalage learning environments echi'X)Iogy c-aa'Che& create and support effecti...a

digital age learning e n'oi -ronments to ma.cimize the leamjng of all students..

a. Model effective c room management ancl CeQ laborati\19 leaming 9trateg-es to maxf mize teac,J,er and student use of digital tools end resources and access io technolo -ric:h

aming environments

b_ Ma intain and manage a variety of digita l tools and reoource!l for teache.r and mudent use -n techi'X)Iogy-rich a ming environments

c. Coac,J, teache:n; in end el use of online

and blended amlng, digita l content. and

collaborati'oie aming networlcs tcJ "Support and extend situdent aming as w I a1>expa.nd

opportunitie:J. and c,J,oicca:J. for on ine professional dev opment for tea chen; and administrators

d_ Select,. evalua1e, and facilitate the use of

adaptive a.nd assistive tec,J,I'X)Iogies to support student learning

e_ Troublesl1oot ba"!iic software. hardware. and c-onnectivity prob ems common in digital earning environments

f. Co Ia borate will1 teache n; and administrators to s.e ect and e...aluate d igital ools and rewurcea.

il1at en hanoa teaching and learning! and

are compatible with the a.chool teohno gy - fra tructurn

g. Use digital ocmmunication and col boranon tools to communicate loc.a lly a.nd globally wilf1 !:tUdentt...

parents, peers., and the arger communo1y

4. Professional developme t and

program evaluation Techi'X)Iogy ooa'Ohes conduct need11 :;.menta. deve op taahno og)'"related professiona l eam-ng programs, and e\faluste the impact on instructiona l pra.ctioa and student learning_

a_ Conduct ne-ed!! ass.e!ISmenb to in orm the CcQntent end delivery of techno logy-rela.tsd professions leam-ng programo;tl1a reo;ultin a positive impact on student ear -ng

b_ Deo;ign. develop, and implement taohn gy- ric-11 profea.sionallearning programs that model princip !I of adult learning and promote djgital age best practice!l in taa.ching.leaming.and assea.smen

c. Eva uate resu Its of profel!Sional ami ng1

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