Technology Advisory Committee

1. TechnologyAdvisory Committee 2012-2013

2. Purpose of this Committee To collect feedback from stakeholders on how technology can help improve student achievement. To share ideas on the effective uses of technology for teaching, learning and productivity. To offer suggestions on strengthening policies related to technology use. To assist with the development of a District vision for technology use.

3. Technology Today! So, I walk around the corner and this is what I see. Two future CCSD students. One with an iPad and the other with an iPhone watching and learning! Our county’s current 4 and 2 year-olds are in a different technology age than I grew up in! The future is bright for our county! ...Mark Smith, WMS Principal

4. Have you thought beyond ?

5. Backchannel A Today's Meet room is kind of like a chat room, kind of like a private Twitter. People in the room will get your messages. People in other rooms won't. A room is represented by a URL. http://todaysmeet.com/CCSDTAC

6. Getting to know you… Your Name Work Location Primary Responsibilities How are you linked in?

7. Topics from previous TAC Meetings BYLD Initiative Technology Literacy Social Media Technology Budget Recommendations

8. BYLD Initiative “I thought it was nuts when it was introduced. I couldn’t have been more wrong!” …Greg Ross, SHS Latin Teacher "The ability to use BYLD devices in my class has proven to have tremendous value enabling me to achieve a higher level of performance. Quizlet is a website that helps me learn my Latin vocabulary words using electronic flashcards. The use of BYLD devices in the classroom puts learning in my hands, giving me a productive and interesting way to study in the comfort of my own device. In class, I am able to participate at a faster pace when we are given quizzes or review work. Ultimately, the use of technology has allowed me to learn in a comfortable hands-on fashion that allows me to strive for excellence!“ …SHS Student

9. BYLD Initiative Recent Survey Summary

10. BYLD Initiative • 18 Schools Participated in Survey • 191 Teachers: 114 HS, 66 MS, 11 ES • 15 Different Subject Areas Represented • 5 SPED Classrooms • Usage • 53 classrooms use the devices on a daily basis • 148 classrooms use the devices at least twice a week • Research, collaborative group work, presentations, and video instruction ranked at the top of BYLD activities

11. BYLD Initiative • Kindles, iPhone, iPad, iPod and laptops ranked at the top of the list for the types of devices being brought to class • 129 teachers reported discipline incidents as infrequent while 12 reported daily incidents • The number one discipline problem was students being off task (174) • The next highest were cheating (18) and texting (12) • 12 teachers reported no discipline problems

12. BYLD Initiative 166 rated networkconnectivity at satisfactory or above 168 rated networkspeed as satisfactory or above

13. BYLD Initiative • BYLD Advantages include: • Increased Instructional Time • Access • Student Responsibility for Learning • Student Engagement • Improved Instructional Time • Building Technology Skills • Differentiation

14. BYLD Initiative • BYLD Challenges include: • Classroom Management • Keeping students on task • Hard to monitor small devices • Students without devices • Security

15. BYLD Initiative • Training • 967.5 hours to date • Orientation • Tools of the Trade • BYLD 23 Things: Learning 2.0 • Moodle

16. BYLD Initiative • Additional Comments or Suggestions: • “Let it continue and grow.” • "I am amazed how the students have stepped up with responsible and appropriate use.” • “The BYLDs are part of almost every student’s day. Like with anything, if we teach them proper usage etiquette, there will be a learning curve, but in the end the benefits will be worth it.” • “I need a few back up computers for those students without technology.”

17. 21st Century Skills Assessment

18. 8th Grade Technology Skills Assessment (2011-2012)

19. School Technology Plans - SIP Each school was asked to help us understand their needs as it relates to: Hardware, Software, Online Resources, Infrastructure and Professional Development Internet Safety awareness and training, green initiatives, cost-cutting measures Unique or innovative technology-centric initiatives that may require advance planning.

20. School Technology Plans - SIP SIP’s were reviewed and responses will be shared with principals at the end of the month. Many items can be addressed in the current academic year. Some require input, collaboration with other departments. The few requests that exceed available funding will be held until the budget allows consideration.

21. Social Media Committee Reports Review of the Districts Guidelines on the Use of Social Media

22. Your Assistance is needed. Review the draft “Social Media Guidelines” Post your comments to the link provided Prepare to discuss at the February meeting

23. Technology Strategic Planning • 3 year Technology Plan due in June 2014 • How can Technology impact student achievement as we move forward • Define new or refine existing goals • Develop or enhance strategies • Identify benchmarks • Define evaluation methods

24. More help needed!!! • 3 Year Technology Plan • 6 Groups will be formed to each focus on one goal • Review goal in current plan (pages 17-25) • Offer ideas that will carry our learning community forward in the use of technology • You are not being asked to focus on budget or person(s) responsible.

25. Technology Demographics Hardware Inventory Summary

26. Current State of Technology 16,680 Desktop Computers 22,500 Laptop Computers 4315 Printers 3275 Projectors 2820 Interactive White Boards AND 820 iPads

27. Current Technology Standards • K-8th Grade • 5 Desktop Computers • 1 Laser Printer • 1 Interactive White Board, Projector and Audio System • 1-4 Computer Labs • 9-12th Grade • 1-3 Desktop Computers per class • 1 Laser Printer • 1 Interactive White Board, Projector and Audio System • 8-10+ Computers Labs

28. Sources of Funding SPLOST Provides 40 million for Technology over 5 years. ERATE provides discounts for our Internet service fees and is based on our economically disadvantaged subgroup. Federal Title Funds Grants

29. Computer Life Cycle

30. Infrastructure • Bandwidth Improvements • State - Provides 155 Mbps • Local - 250 Mbps to 1000Mbps • Local - Plan to another 1000 Mbps for 2013-14 • Content Filter • New LightSpeed Systems • Review Committee • Wireless Refresh

31. Current Collaborations Educational Programs Elementary/Middle School Math Software Virtual & Online Learning Learning Management Systems Response to Intervention Platform Rebuild CCSD Academies

32. Current Collaborations • Personnel Management & Benefits Online Self Service Module in ePersonality Finance & Purchasing MUNIS Update Copier and Printing Assessment

33. Current Collaborations • Facilities Maintenance WEB TMA – Online Helpdesk for Facility Issues • School Operations Social Media Guidelines

34. Current Collaborations • School Police Mobile Data Terminals for Police vehicles Grant Funded • Public Relations and Partnerships Social Media Presence YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Google + District Mobile App

35. Technology HOT TOPICS Office 365 PARCC – Online assessment readiness Device Platform Electronic workflow of manual processes Teacher Share of resources Real-time collaboration using technology

36. Questions, Ideas, Suggestions?

37. In closing • Sign Up for Technology Plan work group • Goals: • Learning • Teaching • Assessment • Productivity • Infrastructure • Community Watch for email with directions to “virtual workspace” for your group http://ccsdtechadvisory.pbworks.com/w/page/33293772/Home

38. In closing • Save the date! • Wednesday - February 27th , 2013 1:30pm • Same Place! • Remember your assignments – format will be small group discussion • THANK YOU for being here and providing your valuable input!