Fairport Central School DistrictAdministrative Cabinet

Let’s Talk …Technology Vision

Trina MarquezDirector of Technology OperationsFebruary 2007

Where are we…• Ignited technology renaissance • Significant improvements over the

last 2.5 years• Restored confidence in technology

reliability, support services and training

• Momentum and enthusiasm is strong• Laying a solid foundation for future

growth

Current challenges…

• Seamless integration is not widespread

• Building inequalities• Revising instruction• Future technology tools are

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Infrastructure - Capital Project

• Power capacity • Power outlets• Physical wiring• Wiring closets• Fiber optic

communication lines

• Network capacity

• Network drops • Mounting

hardware• Cable / wire

raceways• Cable accessShow district status….

Technology Hardware, Software & Services

• Video streaming• Interactive

whiteboards• Projectors• Presenters• Network switches• Internet Traffic

routers• Handhelds• Software /

Applications

• Internet Access• Fileservers• Peripherals• Sewing machine• CNC (computer

numerically controlled) Router

• Desktops• Laptops

The possibilities are endless…

Where are we going?

Instruction & Administration Alignment

Technology Vision

Professional Development

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Instructional Focus

InstructionalFocus

Curriculum Council

Define “The Instructional Vision” Not just the “what” but the “for what” Leveraged learning strategies

Revise & revisit curricula Online curriculum maps, resources, assessments

Multi-media student work K-12 digital portfolio Exhibitions, demonstrations

Administrative Focus

AdministrativeFocus

District & BOE goals / objectives

Data used to make informed decisions

Increasing communications

Electronic processes are being implemented

On-line professional development opportunities

Administrative access to staff professional development and certification records

Strategic plans are being developed

Technology Vision

Technology

Define “The Shared Technology Vision” Collaborative initiative Leverage the existing Technology Committee

Teachers and students

Define “The Intelligent District” – (tools) Intelligent classrooms (instructional) Intelligent spaces (adult use) Establish a cross-functional committee

Establish technology processes & oversight Annual budget Procurement Maintenance, support and replacement

Investigate emerging and evolving technology

Professional Development

ProfessionalDevelopment

Developing internal expertise

BOCES Partnerships Staff support In-district and off-site

Online portfolios / course catalog

Teacher Center as partners

Technology learning environments Laptop labs and FHS Room # 139

On-Demand professional resources

Online courses, webinars, videoconference, blogs, wikis, computer assisted courses

Intelligent District

State of the market infrastructure Safety and network compliant Identification of a technology wall Identification of technology tools to enhance student instruction

Intelligent District (Techno-Centric)Intelligent Student Classrooms(classrooms, resource rooms, libraries, labs, fields etc.)

Intelligent Spaces For Adults (conference rooms, offices, faculty, meeting and community places etc.)

State of the market infrastructure Safety and network compliant Presentation friendly environments Identification of technology tools to enhance adult learning

Instructive &Administrative

Technology

ProfessionalDevelopment

Intelligent District

What’s happening today…

How Fairport Uses Technology

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School District of Philadelphia and Microsoft’s School of the Future

http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/sof/sofchronicles.html

Open Discussion Questions & Next Steps• How do we define the 21st century

classroom skills, content and process (teaching teachers, seamless integration)?

• How do we define the 21st century technology tools (hardware, software, infrastructure)?