Board Meeting August 22, 2016 Proposed: Long Term Technology Plans

CHOICE and ACCESS How do we provide true choice for our staff and students in what technology they use? How do we provide sufficient access?

Long Term Technology Plans

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

What we have accomplished this past school year

What we have planned for this school year

Where we are going next

Digital Learning Coaches (DLCs)

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

14 DLCs servicing our 24 school sites.

21 DLCs servicing out 24 school sites

Increase number of sites with a dedicated DLC

16 school sites have a dedicated DLC Instructional model in the effective and purposeful integration of technology in the classroom. Through PD opportunities and coaching cycles the DLCs provided our teachers and students the ability to choose which technology would have the greatest impact on the learning objective while providing them the means and access to be successful with its integration.

8 school sites share a DLC (50% at each site) 1 Mathobotix DLC to support instruction and integration of programming, robotics, and Open Source engineering

All DLCs will be Leading Edge Certified in Professional Development

DLCs will work with Technology Assistants, Technology Support Technicians, Information Systems Specialists, and Network Administrators to advise on future technology purchases

School Site Technology Support

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

24 full time Technology Assistants (TAs) at each site

Involve TAs and TSTs in the evaluation of new technology

TAs and TSTs are the experts of end-user technology in AESD

7 Technology Support Technicians (TSTs)

Provide increased access to the latest professional development for TAs and TSTs.

All decisions made on new end-user technology include strong input from TAs and TSTs.

1 Audio/Visual Support Technician Each TST will be given one hour a week (Genius Hour) to research any aspect of technology they wish to investigate. Findings will be shared at a monthly Circle Meeting

Networking Staff

2015-2016

Where We Are

2016-2017

Where We are Going

2017-2018

Where We Want to Be

2 Information Systems Specialists

2 (ISS) Manage system applications (Filtering, iPads, Library System) 2 (ISS) dedicated to managing AERIES

(ISS) manage system applications

1 (ISS) Dedicated to managing AERIES

and AERIES support 1 Sr. Network Tech supports IP Phones and communication systems 1 Network Tech supports network systems 2 Network Techs supporting: ● Google Administration ● Online Classroom Curriculum

1 Sr. Network Tech supports IP Phones and communication systems 1 Network Tech dedicated to managing wireless and network connections 1 Network Tech dedicated to managing Google Apps for Education

1 Network Technician dedicated to managing online instructional curriculum Network Staff will be given one hour a week (Genius Hour) to research any aspect of technology they wish to investigate. Findings will be shared at a monthly Circle Meeting

All (ISS) and Network Techs cross-trained in Google Administration

Ongoing, yearly professional development for (ISS) and Network Techs in latest systems and database technologies.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

Completed our 4th year of BYOD BYOD numbers went down (2,926 daily users in 2015-16, compared to 3,223 daily users in 2014-15) in 2015-16 due to increase in AESDpurchased technology. BYOD is not about passing the responsibility to parents to purchase technology; it’s about choice and access. Digital Learning Coaches and TIS met to discuss the true purpose of BYOD, visited schools for best practices, and clarified why BYOD is important to our students.

Continue with our progressive roll-out (if a child took part in BYOD last year, they must be allowed to take part in it this year) BYOD allows students to decide for themselves what is the appropriate technology for the task assigned. Device Fluency (knowing how to use all technology) is commonly listed by businesses as a key skill they look for in new hires.

All classes in all schools will be BYOD This will be the 6th year of BYOD in AESD. Every child deserves the right to have a choice and access to use the technology they have available to them; whether that is provided by AESD or their own.

Google Apps for Education

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

AESD students created 125,476 documents in Google Apps for Education

Create a “Docs Visibility” module for SMART, allowing teachers to see every Google Doc their students have created, even if students choose not to share it.

Kindergarten through Sixth Grade students utilized Google Apps Rolled out Google Classroom providing greater access to Google for all students and teachers

Train all administrative and instructional support staff in proper document management and student records in the cloud

Enable 2-Step Verification at a minimum for those who handle sensitive records stored in the cloud Encourage all instructional support staff (DLCs, Curriculum Coaches, Administrators) to become a “Google Certified Educator”

Computer Science

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

3 sites engage in Codologie: An open source, business-level computer programming and electronics engineering program for 6th graders

Full time Mathobotix DLC to support classroom connections of computer science at the 4 Mathobotix sites (Jefferson, Ponderosa, Ross, and Stoddard)

1 site engages in Buildologie: a Lego Robotics program to introduce 4th graders to the basics of engineering and programming

Addition of 5th grade to Buildologie at Ross

Scratch Off District-wide competition held with over 27 teams participating

Scratch Off competition in Spring, as well as a non-competitive STEM event in the Fall All 24 schools to participate in the Hour of Code (December 5-11, 2016) Programming and Robotics Kits available for schools to check-out from TIS

Add 6th grade Codologie to Ross Add Codologie to an additional school site Computer Science (programming and robotics) opportunities will be made available for all students in AESD

21st Century Classrooms

2015-2016

Where We Are 356 of 728 teachers have access to a Windows Tablet, which allows them to instruct from anywhere in the classroom Stoddard Elementary has mobile furniture, allowing students to have a choice of where in the classroom they would like to learn from.

2016-2017

Where We are Going 600 teachers will have access to a Windows Tablet 3 Schools (Ponderosa, Ross, Sunkist) have invested in portable, interactive displays allowing for student instruction to be mobile and interactive.

Each classroom at Stoddard Elementary has an Interactive Wall, allowing staff and students to have access to a wide-range of interactive opportunities during their digital learning.

Educators are using tablets that are designed to support student-centered active learning. These innovative tools provide the choice of where and how to deliver engaging lessons utilizing technology.

TIS established a model of a 21st Century classroom on site for departments and schools to utilize.

This summer, all schools scheduled to receive mounted projectors have been completed.

2017-2018

Where We Want to Be As per the Educational Specifications Committee, modernized schools will have: ● ●

Mobile student furniture Multiple interactive displays

In conjunction with other departments and school sites, TIS will continue to test and evaluate new emerging technologies for Instructional use.

Media Curriculum

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

Since 1959, AESD’s Media Production Department has been an award winning pioneer in educational media development and broadcasting. A freelance model was adopted to meet the need for production. Successfully completed transition from terrestrial educational media broadcasting to streaming media distribution providing increased media choices and better access to relevant media content.

Media Production continues to be a priority for curriculum, staff development. An additional freelancer will be hired to increase client access to video as a means of education and fill the need of incoming production requests. Upgrade to 4k video workflow. Ability for live broadcasting throughout the district.

Improve quality of live and on-demand streaming media content utilizing 10GB pipe. Continue to add curriculum modules to our online media service, Safari Montage, to support teachers in teaching the Common Core State Standards

Digital Assessment

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

Pear Deck is launching a new studentpaced model into the presentations. Teachers are able to frontload the students with information, then choose to release them in order to access the presentation autonomously.

All teachers will be using Pear Deck as a digital assessment tool. Students will also be creating their own Decks to promote the 4 C’s while providing them a new and engaging choice as to how they are able to demonstrate their learning.

STAR Enterprise provides teachers new reports and resources. This new data provides choice and access for teachers to implement standardsfocused instruction.

Teachers will use the data from STAR Enterprise in order to create homogenous groups in order to provide small group instruction, which meets the immediate learning needs of the students.

Educators are using Pear Deck to support inquiry-based learning. Questions are interactive and engaging and yield immediate feedback to inform instruction. STAR Reading and Accelerated Reader were implemented across all 24 school sites. Teachers are using the Renaissance Learning suite to assess a student’s reading level and provide the opportunity for students to grow as readers through choice and access of literature.

STAR Reading results will be used for reclassification criteria for third-sixth grade.

Connectivity

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

All classrooms have old standard Wireless (N) Access Point installed All schools have been “supernetted,” which opens up more IP Addresses per site, allowing for more mobile devices to be connected

We are in Year 19 of E-Rate Funding Fiber cabling installs will start, allowing our schools to receive a 10Gb internet connection Upgrade network infrastructure allowing our schools to utilize the 10Gb internet connection Installs will start on the new standard Wireless (AC) Access Points

All schools will have a 10Gb internet connection to help improve access to the Internet, and allow students choice of the devices they wish to use (BYOD).

A 10Gb connection allows us to support students in how they use technology: more than one device at a time.

Security and Privacy

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

Train administrators, Digital Learning Coaches, and Technology Assistants on the new California laws

Increase security of content stored in the cloud:

New California laws increase protection of student privacy We have reviewed contracts for all companies who store student data in the cloud to ensure that they are compliant with: ● ● ● ●

FERPA COPPA SOPIPA AB1584

● Develop an App/Web-Based Resource approval process to ensure all teacherused technology is compatible with these new laws Communicate with parents about what data is stored in the cloud, and how it is protected Participate in Project Tomorrow Speak Up Survey to gather information from community and students on issues around privacy, cyberbullying, and use of technology

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Roll-out a 2-step verification process for accessing Google Apps Create stricter password policies Review all cloud data policies yearly and communicate changes with staff and parents

Technology Refresh Program

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

We completed our second year of the Technology Refresh Program

All orders for 2016-17 have been placed

Installed: ● 143 projectors ● 178 Teacher Tablets ● 573 classroom computers ● 517 Chromebooks for carts ● 179 Classroom Printer

Ensures that 2016-17 monies are spent on technology used by 2016-17 students

AESD pays for 75% of technology cost, allowing all schools to keep their technology up-to-date

Due to lowered costs of various technologies, the 2016-17 Refresh was able to purchase an additional 480 classroom devices for students, increasing access to technology in the classroom

Continue with program, with modifications based on instructional feedback: ● Less emphasis on physical, dedicated labs and creating “carts” or COWs ● More emphasis on increasing the number of devices in classrooms 100% during instruction, increasing student access to technology.

The Generation Z Learner

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Where We Are

Where We are Going

Where We Want to Be

Students use technology to engage in guided research

Students research in an open (yet filtered) environment

Students engage in gamification of their learning

Students use technology to complete task as assigned

Students use technology to demonstrate their understanding of content

Students engage in demographicappropriate flipped classroom models

Students use the technology and presentation tools they were assigned Students collaborate on group work

Students determine which technology and tool best serves the task Students collaborate by leaving constructive feedback and seeking input from their peers

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