Technology Update Presentation to SB PP

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April 2, 2009

Goals : 

Goals Upgrade Network Assist the District in Working More Effectively Increase Professional Development Opportunities Upgrade Computers

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’08 - ’09 Network Upgrades Centralized Directory/File Server Phase 2 of Network Equipment Refresh Endpoint Protection

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Before: 8 OS X Directory\File Servers 1 at each Elementary, 3 at Middle School Staff had to have login at each building After: 1 Windows Directory Server, 1 Windows File Server Staff logins work at all 6 buildings and can access files Centralized Directory\File Server Network Upgrades

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New Switches in High School & Manoa 1Gb connections to classroom computers Power over Ethernet available for Cameras & Wireless Access Points Managed Wireless System deployed throughout building Phase 2 of Network Equipment Refresh Network Upgrades

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Patch Management and Application Deployment Solution Cross Platform (Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, ...) Updated Antivirus Cross Platform Centralized Management Application Control Endpoint Protection Network Upgrades

PowerSchool : 

PowerSchool State Reporting and PIMS New PowerSchool Server (upgrade to Oracle database) Web based gradebook ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) connection using PowerViews Global Connect Web-based voice messaging School/District Destiny Web-based library management Assist the District in Working More Effectively

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Tools for Training Technology@Haverford HavTech Monthly Training Every Building Summer Workshops New Teacher Induction August InService Day Increase Professional Development Opportunities

Elementary180 new computers 08-09 : 

Elementary180 new computers 08-09 New Desktops in Computer Labs Additional Laptops per building Additional SmartBoards Laptops shared by grade level Upgrade Computers

Elementary Computers : 

Elementary Computers

Middle School32 new laptops 08-09 : 

2 Additional Mobile Labs (16 laptops each) 2 Additional SmartBoards Building on tech skills to enhance curriculum Student projects are increasing understanding and engaging students Upgrade Computers Middle School32 new laptops 08-09

Middle School : 

Middle School

High School : 

20 Classrooms – Mounted LCD Projectors 115 Laptops - CFF Managed Wireless Network New Switches throughout building Upgrade Computers High School

High School : 

High School Students 1800 Teachers 138

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19 Teachers 580 Laptops 19 Polyvision Interactive Boards 19 LCD Projectors (Mounted) 19 Digital Camcorders, Cameras, Webcams 19 All-in-One Printers 2007-2008 Year1 4 Teachers 110 Student Laptops 4 Polyvision Interactive Boards 4 LCD Projectors (Mounted) 4 Printers 2007-2008 Year 2

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Totals 23 Teachers 690 Laptops 23 Polyvision Interactive Boards 23 LCD Projectors (Mounted) 19 Digital Camcorders, Cameras, Webcams Content Areas: SE (2), SS (7), Eng (5), Math (2), Science (4)

Please estimate the percentage of time a student typically spends in each of the following activities in a typical week of classes.* Using computers : 

Please estimate the percentage of time a student typically spends in each of the following activities in a typical week of classes.* Using computers Computer use varies by classroom CFF Pre vs. Post Survey Question 07-08

Please indicate the percentage of a student's grade that is based on each of the following assessment methods.* Work produced by a group or team, rather than individually : 

Please indicate the percentage of a student's grade that is based on each of the following assessment methods.* Work produced by a group or team, rather than individually Teams work is constant but how they collaborate looks very different CFF Pre vs. Post Survey Question 07-08

Given the tools and resources available to me, the learning experience I can offer students in my classroom is.... : 

Given the tools and resources available to me, the learning experience I can offer students in my classroom is.... Significant increase in valuation of tools and resources CFF Pre vs. Post Survey Question 07-08

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Delaware County CFF Coaches organized four professional development days at the IU for teachers in our county to collaborate around issues related to technology use within specific content areas. Haverford Sent  2 math teachers to the October 28th Collaboration Day 4 social studies teachers to the February 20th Collaboration Day 3 science teachers to the March 5th Collaboration Day 3 English teachers to the April 20th Collaboration Day Teachers share what they learned at the IU so that all can benefit. Collaboration

Instructional Changes : 

Instructional Changes Students are engaged in their work through the interactions with the Internet Access to information forces teachers to ask higher order thinking questions When students have laptops in their classes it is harder to ask who and what questions. Teachers have created websites which are utilized by students both during and after school

Different Stages of Teachers : 

Different Stages of Teachers Teachers entered the CFF program with differing abilities Some teachers had advanced knowledge of the technology while others were beginners The professional development of the teachers has focused on thinking about 21st century skills for students As a school we have focused on increasing technological abilities

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Mike Mullen uses a wiki page with his AP Humanities students. His students use the page to post, respond and revise writing assignments, participate in literature discussions, and post webcasts   Haverford's newest science teacher Jeremy Tomaszewski uses his wiki page to engage students in online lab simulations. Jennifer Ward uses a webpage, Ning, Google Group, and wiki page to interact with students and staff. Joe Taraborrelli uses a blog to get his 9th grade Western Civ. and American Government students reading and responding to each other.   Math teacher Steve Peterson uses a wiki page to make sure students and parents know the expectations of his courses, the standards his students are expected to master, and where they can find enrichment activities   Dave McCauley uses his wiki page to help students stay organized , and connect with students studying similar content in other classes

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"I have changed in the sense that current data is available to the students and I have used YouTube frequently to show students real life scenes from other cultures." "I think we can see success simply by the reports of CFF teachers that students worked more in-depth, or more efficiently, having some flexibility in how they produce work, or approach various assignments. Simply by virtue of having the daily access to the laptops and the ability to spontaneously use them for any educational reason, the program is a success." "[Students] have been able to better visualize things using the interactive board. They also can collaborate with each other better from home with the class wiki." "I have been able to enhance and clarify concepts like never before for the class. We have had the chance to use a number of online resources and simulations in Biology that have really led to increased student understanding and retention of some more challenging abstract concepts- things like karyotyping of chromosomes and DNA base pairing." Feedback from CFF Teachers