Instructional Technology Update

PTA Education Committee

May 1, 2009

Agenda

Philosophy and Program K-12Staff DevelopmentParent Resources

Presenters:Corinne Carriero, Director

Ellen Robertson, Coordinator

Hardware:

Where It IsHow It’s Used

Elementary Schools

Classrooms3 networked

computers & 1 black/white laser printer

Library 6 networked

computers & color printer

Mobile wireless networked computer lab

5th grade shared laptop carts

Elementary Student access to technology

Weekly computer lab period K-4

Keyboarding 3, 4 Use of technology to support curriculum

Add Pix!!!!!!

Middle Schools

2 general purpose networked computer labs (28 stations)

Department LabCW: LOTEWH: EnglishMusicTechnology/

Industrial Arts Classrooms

Networked computer & printer

Library 7 networked computers & printer

Science, Social Studies, English departmental carts

6th grade team carts

Middle School Student Access to Technology6th grade - 10 week class

Internet SafetyTechnology Literacy AssessmentOverview of basic technology tools

All gradesUse of technology within content areas

High Schools

2 general purpose networked computer labs (28 stations)

Department LabsLOTEArt LabMusic Lab

1 networked lab14 stations

Library 10 networked computers & printer

Science, Social Studies, English departmental carts

Classrooms 1 networked computer and printer

High School Student Access to Technology

Within specific coursesArt classes, Journalism, Computer programming, Music composition, Business

To support content area learning

Video conferencing in Foreign Language

Peripherals

In ALL Schoolscolor laser

printersscannersCD and DVD burnersLCD projectorsdigital still

camerasdigital video

camerasdocument cameras

For loandigital still

camerasdigital video

camerasUSB microscopesvoice recorders

Philosophy

Within all content areas

Address 21st Century SkillsMedia and information literacy

find, analyze, manage, present and share information

the ability to adapt rapidly to the changes brought about by the availability of information

Collaboration and communicationCritical thinking and problem solving

Access to Technology EnablesDifferentiation of instructionStudent use of real-world toolsIncreased collaboration among students

Acquisition of basic technology skills

Students engaging in higher order thinking activities

Access to Technology EnablesStudent use of concept maps to organize, interpret and use information in new ways

Student use of media tools to to express their ideas in creative and engaging ways, allowing them to express processes and complex ideas more clearly and easily than can be done with text alone

Student and Teacher Work

PodcastsD. ReedV Levy

VoicethreadsFf

WikisP. Rendon - EnglishJ. Braun - ScienceC Cullen - Social Studies

Staff Development

Teacher Laptop Program

Professional Development Program

Summer Training

Masters Program with LIU

Points and Clicks

HHH staff site

Program Recognition

BOCES Model School GrantsPresentation at conferences

Local and nationals

Parent Resources

District websiteInternet SafetySchool Library sites

Online card catalog Online subscription resources

Learning.comTech Tips for ParentsCommunity Library

Virtual Reference collectionOnline Tutor - Homework Help

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