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Technology Update
School Board Workshop
December 8, 2009
Goals of Workshop
•Status of the Technology Strategic Plan 2007-2010•Current Status of Technology Initiatives
•Challenges•Strategies to meet challenges
•Next Technology Plan – 2010-2013•Looking forward: 36-month Vision
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District Strategic Plan Status
Four Strategic Areas addressed in the plan PI-Planning and Implementation SCD-Staff and Community Development OP-Operational Effectiveness TI-Technology Infrastructure
Status: 14 Objectives, 57 strategies defined as: Complete Stop due to lack of funding or modified Continued to Balance Scorecard Moved to District Strategic Plan Goals Strategic Plan 2
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PI-Planning & Implementation 3 objectives
Major Accomplishments: Developed and implemented a standard software
evaluation process incorporating best practices Aligned with EASE project management model to plan
and implement new technology initiatives RFP for network convergence awarded February 2009,
significantly reducing telecommunications costs BECON completed conversion of digital broadcast
channels as required by FCC
Moved, Modified: Broadband partnership moved to district strategic
plan, Goal 6/Partnerships Textbook Tracking - Starting with high schools
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SCD-Staff and Community Involvement4 objectives
Major Accomplishments: Major initiatives now include technology training
plans Professional Development is available using 24/7
delivery methods /formats Best Instructional Practices incorporated into
Professional Development Models & BEEP Expanded eLearning in Adult/Workforce education GLIDES now in 76 schools
Moved, Modified: Teacher web pages – included in the web
advertising RFP4
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OP-Operational Effectiveness4 objectives
Major Accomplishments: Technology initiatives aligned with district
operational and/or student achievement through EASE process
Established a Best Practices Repository Web Site and Online submission process – Best Practices
Implemented help desk software system for incident management
Moved, Modified Best Practices process continues under District
Strategic Plan, Goal4/Innovation
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TI-Technology Infrastructure3 objectives Major Accomplishments:
Incorporated technology integration into the leadership development program
A Digital Classroom prototype was developed as a standard for classrooms
A “School Snapshot” is available that shows status of digital tools and level of classroom integration
Created a Teacher Technology Support Center Created a BEEP Administrator Portal
Moved, Modified: Site-based technology coach-modified Student technology model - modified Enterprise Portal – modified Active Directory - modified
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Challenges –Moving ForwardMeeting equity across the district
24/7 Access – Digital Divide
Teacher/Laptop functionality
Maintaining services with reduction of staff – district, school-based, vendor contracted (outsourced)
Budget reductions (capital and operating) “refresh” strategy being readdressed Lack of funding for out-of-warranty and maintenance
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District Technology Capital Budget Spending and Projections 2005 - 2014
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Capital Budget for Technology (2009 – 2014) 2009-2010 - $10.1
million $8 million for ERATE:
Earmarked for communications infrastructure
$2.1 million for: Emergency
repairs/replacements Maintenance of out-of-
warranty equipment New technology testing
2010-2011 - $0.00
2011-2012 - $200,000 Emergency
repairs/replacements
2012-2013 - $1.2 million Limited replacement
obsolete equipment with digital tools
2013-2014 - $3.1 million Limited replacement
obsolete equipment with digital tools 9
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Stimulus Dollars – Support of Technology Integration (2009-2010 and 2010-2011)Title 1 (Formula and Stimulus)
Modified Digital Classrooms ($2 million) Instructional Technology Facilitators (11.5 positions -
$690,000) Microcomputer Technicians (8 positions - $376,000)
Title 2D (Formula and Stimulus) Modified Digital Classrooms ($1 million) Instructional Technology Facilitators ( 2 positions - $120,000) GLIDES Continuation ($300,000)
IDEA (Formula and Stimulus) Instructional Technology Facilitators (1.5 positions - $90,000) Assistive Technologies ($4 million)
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Digital Classroom“Standard” Package
Includes Mounted LCD Projector
Pull-down screen
Lockable Media Cabinet
Sound Enhancement
DVD/Tuner
Wall-mounted control panel
Document Camera
“Modified” Package Includes
Un-mounted LCD projector
Interactive Whiteboard
Lockable Media Cabinet
Document Camera
2,391 “standard” + 843 “modified” = Total of 3,324
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Current Instructional Initiatives
DETA
GLIDES
BEEP Portals
Broward Virtual Learning
Broward Virtual University
Online Assessment
E-Textbooks
Elluminate (web cast)
Digital Classrooms
• Professional Development
• Project Based Learning
• Digital Content, instructional resources
• Online learning – students
• Online learning – teachers
• Reading, FCAT retakes
• Electronic Textbooks
• Web-based meetings
• Standard teaching/learning tools
Program Purpose
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BEEP Portal Status Teacher
10 Instructional Applications
10,900 Lesson Plans, Activities and Resources Published
20 Online Elementary Textbooks
38 Online Secondary Textbooks
TOTAL VISITORS TO DATE: 1,344,229
Student
3 Instructional Applications
12 Online research databases and resources
20 Online Elementary Textbooks
38 Online Secondary Textbooks
TOTAL VISITORS (OCT. 2009): 135,949
Administrator Portal
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Virtual Education
Alternative to home schooling Balance extracurricular activities and school Chronic or temporary illness Eliminate distractions in brick and mortar school environment Dual enrollment Avoid dropping out Teen pregnancy
Why students choose online option full-time…
Why students choose online option part-time…
Stay on pace to graduate on time (26%) Grade forgiveness (16%) Accelerate graduation (13%)
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Distance Learning BCPS maintains the largest videoconference network of any public school district (500 units)
Innovative teaching delivered through DL programs
Programs reach nearly 8,000 students each week
Sample Programs
• Live open heart surgery
NASA science programs
Virtual field trips to museums, zoos, animal habitats
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Current Technology Initiatives Directory Services/User Identity
Management
IP Telephony (Voice over IP)
Change Management
Software Management
Virtualization (servers/desktops)
Cloud Computing
Network Operations Center
Video-on-demand
Capital Projects Status Website
Desktop Management
Enterprise Wireless Networking
Network Convergence
“Green” initiatives - GoGreen
Testing of mobile devices Netbooks, iPod Touch
Digital Classrooms
OneBroward
Energy Management Monitoring
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Virtualization - ServersTraditional Environment
8 Servers - space
16 Electrical connections
8 sources of heat
16 Network connections
No sharing of resources
Virtualized Environment
1 server
2 electrical connections
1 heat source
4 Network connections
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Strategies to address challenges Continue to negotiate with vendors
Use of grants and apply for new grants
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
Standards for Hardware/Software
Establish “charge back”
Re-align staff responsibilities
On-line “self help” training modules
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Next Technology Plan (2010-2013)
State requirements Needs Assessment/Goals Technology acquisition
plan Technology user support
plan Professional
Development plan Program Evaluation Funding Plan E-Rate addendum Title IID Alignment to
district plan
Due Spring 2010: BCPS Technology Plan
Incorporate in and align to: District Strategic Plan
Next Steps: Develop new plan with
District Technology Committee
Board approval
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Future Vision + EducationTrends = 36 Month View
Mobile learning/New Options Access anytime, anyplace
Paperless environment
Green schooling
Global student collaboration
Curriculum Content consolidated on web
eTextbooks & Virtual Learning
Virtual Gaming/Simulations
Teacher – new role and fully prepared
Emphasis on “tetherless” devices
Evolve Infrastructure as enabling foundation Network convergence Expansion of wireless
connectivity Network delivered
applications
Desktop Virtualization / Cloud Computing
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