Valhalla UFSD Technology Plan. Presented by Jon Thomas March, 2013

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1 Valhalla UFSD Technology Plan Presented by Jon Thomas March, 2013

2 VUFSD Tech Vision The Valhalla UFSD believes, as stated in the National Education Technology plan, that: Technology is at the core of every aspect of our daily lives; Technology based learning and assessment systems will be pivotal in improving student learning. The District recognizes that if it is our goal, as it should be, to prepare Valhalla students to be global citizens, it is incumbent on us to make sure they are 21st Century citizens.

3 Goals This plan recognizes the fact that technology, along with education, is an ever-changing entity that requires constant evaluation and adjustment. The plan looks at the entire learning environment infrastructure, network management, security, peripherals, and the classroom to help create a holistic view of technology uses in Valhalla. Areas of focus include: Technology Infusion Creating a mobile learning environment for students and teachers; Exploring alternative learning environments for students and teachers; Designing and maintaining a 21st Century classroom; Professional development Infrastructure/Network Management Organizational process District Infrastructure Support Peripherals Security Phone systems Communication w/in District

4 21 st Century Learning & Common Core Themes 1. Digital- Age Literacy 2. Inventive Thinking 4. High Productivity 3. Effective Communication Adapted from engauge 21 st Century Skills, 1. Basic, Scientific, Economic, and Tech Literacies; Visual and Informational Literacies; Multicultural Literacy and Global Awareness 2. Adaptability, Managing Complexity, & Self-direction; Curiosity, Creativity, & Risk Taking; Higherorder Thinking & Sound Reasoning 3. Teaming, Collaboration, & Interpersonal Skills; Personal, Social & Civic Responsibility; Interactive Communication 4. Prioritizing, Planning, & Managing for Results; Effective Use of Realworld Tools; Ability to Produce Relevant, High-quality Products

5 ISSUES/ACTIONS NETWORK MANAGEMENT ISSUE ACTION WHEN Upgrade backbone to switched Layer 3 With Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) Replace switches and create new network topology Completed January 2013 Install District Wide Wireless Install Cisco Controllersand Wireless access points Completed January 2013 Upgrade needed for backup storage Install Storage Area Network (SAN) Summer 2013 Bring Your OwnDevice (BYOD) Needto maintain currentinteractive white boards Create BYOD policy and set up BYOD controller on network Look for sustainable solution without loss of functionality Summer 2013 Summer 2013

6 TECHNOLOGY INFUSION ISSUE ACTION WHEN Pilot group needed for a BYOD pilot plan Tech Comm solicits volunteers from staff and students in MS/HS Spring 2013 Initiate pilot BYOD plan Tech Comm provides support and Summer 2013 through Spring 2014 PD for staff and students Initiate tech-supported learning task examples to align with PARCC Infuse blogs into instruction Develop and distribute a faculty needs survey Professional Development Volunteer faculty in grades 3-11 write on-line learning tasks Faculty use blogs to align with common core with PD support Tech Comm to collect survey from staff on infusion needs Tech Comm to design and implement PD according to staff needs Spring 2014 through Fall 2014 Spring and Summer 2013 Spring 2013 Summer/Fall 2013 and on-going

7 PERIPHERALS ISSUE Increase security for the buildings (cameras, proximity cards, etc.) WHEN Winter 2013 through Summer 2013 Implement VOIP phone systems Summer 2013 Provide generator and satellite dish for server and network backup Spring and Summer 2013 Visitor photo ID badge system Summer 2013 In-district communication exploring long-range walkie-talkies and repeater Summer 2013

8 Inventory imacs 2006: : : : : : : 25 Macbooks 2007: : : : : 1 Mac Minis 2007: : : : 1 Interactive Boards: 65 Document Cameras: 120 Projectors: 99 Networked Copiers: 7 ipads: 34 ipods: 26 Kindles: 3 Nooks: 4 Mobis: 4 Netbooks: 2

9 TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT ITEM CHANGE STAFFING $443,108 $507,469 $64,361 SOFTWARE $40,667 $54,658 $13,991 HARDWARE $136,990 $100,000 -$26,990 INFRASTRUCTURE $213,737 $272,286 $58,549 SUPPLIES $75,000 $75, TRAINING $10,750 $14,350 $3,600 NYS DATA/TESTING $38,407 $49,970 $11,563 COPIERS $83,564 $76,182 -$7,382 OTHER $34, $34,350 E-RATE $40,000 (income) $40,000 (income) -0- TOTALS $1,026,573 $1,109,726 $83,153

10 Headed in the Right Direction Our Beginning Our Recent Past Today

11 SPECIAL THANKS VUFSD Technology Team Steve D Ascoli Brett Erenberg Amy Fox-Billig Roxanne Franquelli-Beras Lisa Gonzales Aaron Herold Tracey Jackson Gjon Krasnici Koula Paloungos Roxy Sarcone

12 THANK YOU!