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Shelton School District Technology Update 2007

Shelton School District Technology Update 2007. District Technology Overview. 236 classrooms 148 LCD projectors 97 Document Cameras Over 4100 students and 580 staff 1750 computers 200 different software titles 475 phones with E911 capabilities 3300 student user accounts

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Shelton School District Technology Update 2007

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  1. Shelton School DistrictTechnology Update2007

  2. District Technology Overview • 236 classrooms • 148 LCD projectors • 97 Document Cameras • Over 4100 students and 580 staff • 1750 computers • 200 different software titles • 475 phones with E911 capabilities • 3300 student user accounts • 580 staff account and mailboxes

  3. District Technology Overview • 8 school buildings and 3 support buildings • District Network with miles of wires • File Storage Servers • Video Surveillance Systems • Connected to the World • Skyward, Educator Access & Family Access • EDRM & ESD 113 Fiscal Services • Internet Research, Curricular Websites & Programs • Substitute Online, Just 5 Clicks and GoalView

  4. Variety of Computer Users/Use

  5. Primary Students

  6. Intermediate Students

  7. Secondary Students

  8. Student Accounts • Every student 3rd grade and up has their own account and storage folder • Special accounts with limited access have been created for students below 3rd gradered, green, blue accounts

  9. File Storage • All files are saved onto our servers • Students and staff can access their files from any district computers • Files on the server are backed up on a regular basis • Files on the servers are scanned for viruses

  10. Software Standards Word Processing - Microsoft Word Spreadsheet – Microsoft Excel Database – Microsoft Access for individuals, SQL for shared databases Desktop Publishing – Microsoft Publisher Anti-virus – Symantec (installed on all computers and servers). Email - Exchange Server and Microsoft Outlook clients for staff; Gaggle.net for students Operating Systems – Windows 2000 or XP Professional

  11. Office Versions

  12. Overview of Main Elementary Software • Orchard Math – Targeted instruction, skill building and assessment for mathematics. • Reading Counts – Reading content monitoring, assessment and independent reading motivation • Rosetta Stone – Multilanguage learning software • Scholastic Reading Inventory – Assessment and monitoring of student reading skills • SuccessMaker – Multicurricular skill building and assessment. • Waterford – Self paced skill building and assessment in primary grades

  13. Software • Software is remotely installed • 150 other software titles that we install • Adobe/Macromedia products: Premiere, Photoshop Elements, InDesign, Encore, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver … • Co-Writer, Auto CAD, Lucy Calkins, Building Homes on Your Own, Arcview GIS, Turbo Math, InTouch, Real Player, Quicktime, Peachtree, Music Ace, Bryce, Rhino, NetChess, Math Trek, Josten’sYearTech, Google Earth, Integrated Math Test Generator, Band In a Box, MOUS Certification Prep, NovaNet, SuccessMaker, SoftPlotLite, Teacher Express Biology, TapIt, Teaching the Qualities of Writing, Tinker Plots, WJ III, Versatrans, WA Query System, Stellarium, Shopware, Roxio, Lucy Calkins, Logger Pro, Inspiration, DuetshAktuell, Beginner Piano , 2000 Fantastic Fonts, Biology Exploring Life, Calculus Test Generator, Filemaker, Earth’s Dynamic Surface, EvanMoor Transportation, ExamView Pro, Finale Notepad…

  14. Teacher Workstations • Staff computers should be a minimum of 1 gHz • Windows 2000 or XP Professional • Office XP (windows) • Adobe Acrobat Reader • Outlook 2003 • Symantec Antivirus • WESPac(Skyward) Student Management • Attendance (Educator Access Plus via Internet) • Gradebook (Educator Access Plus SecondayGradebook

  15. Student Workstations • Student computers 400 mHz to 3.2 GHz • Windows 2000 or XP Professional • Office 2003, XP or 2000 • Adobe Acrobat Reader • Outlook 2003 • Symantec Antivirus

  16. Age of Computers

  17. Source of Computers

  18. District Network

  19. Internet Connection • Washington K-20 Network is our internet provider • Available bandwidth increased in 2004 and 2006

  20. Off Hour Computer Activity • As staff leave – on startup at the end of the day new software or changes to software are installed on computers that need the updates. • After/before hours- tech staff remotely access computers to work on service requests • 6:00 pm till 1:00 am - user files are backed up to our backup servers • 10:00 pm - security updates are installed on computers; some require a restart of the computer. The computers restart automatically after the update. • 1:30 am to 3:00 am – Symantec Antivirus checks every file on each computer hard drive and removes viruses and spy ware that it finds. • 2:00 am – Computer hard drives are defragmented every Tuesday. • In addition to the above schedule we have plans for scheduling and running other maintenance utilities on computers to get them running to their optimal operating efficiency.

  21. Tech Plan Goals • Modeled After Building School Improvement Plans • Work with Curriculum Adoption Cycle • 2007-2008: Catch up year • 2008-09: Mathematics • 2009-2010: Fine Arts/Performing Arts; Global Language, K-5 Social Studies • Developing Replacement Cycle for Computers, Servers and Network Hardware

  22. Tech Plan Goals Additions to the plan… Need to review software and technology used at each building. Find out what works and what doesn’t work for improving student learning Find ways to implement working solutions to other buildings Required Tech Class at OMS? Wireless network throughout district

  23. Questions?

  24. Technology Supported • Around 1750 computers • Around 100 LCD Projectors • Around 70 Document Cameras • Phone System including E911 • Video Surveillance Systems

  25. How Computers are UsedStudent Use and Professional Use Research Communication Creating Documents & Presentations Learning Software Assessment Individualized Instruction Monitoring Student Progress Record Keeping

  26. Virus Protection • All servers have virus protection. All files saved on a server are scanned for viruses • Server logs are monitored to find viruses on workstations • Email messages are scanned for viruses • All Staff and Student Computers have Symantec Antivirus installed. The virus signatures are updated automatically.

  27. Overview • Services Provided by Tech Services • Computers and Software • File Storage and Software Installation • User Accounts • Internet Access • Family Access

  28. Overview of Services by Tech • Repair/Maintain Computers & Repair/Install/Maintain/Expand Networking • Research Technology Related Purchases • Provide Web Servers to Inform Public and Assist Students/Staff in Accessing Information

  29. Overview of Services by Tech • Integrate Technology into the Curriculum • Research and Support Technology Grants

  30. Tech Staff • Director of Technology – Rick Hanson • Technology Coordinator – Glenn Shorten • Customer Support Coordinators – building level technicians • Brett Larson – Bordeaux Elementary • Chris Carpenter – Evergreen Elementary, CHOICE & MCDC, MCTC, Maintenance, Central Office • Bruce McCarty – Mt. View Elementary, Olympic Middle School, Oakland Bay Jr. High • Mike Johnson – Career & Technical Education • Ryan Roslan - Shelton High School • Information Technology Coordinator – Kitty Lundeen-Ness

  31. Classroom Technology Equipment • Presentation Computer • LCD Projector • Document Camera • Scanner • Student Computers

  32. Software Installation • Software packages are built and then software is automatically installed on computers / groups of computers

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