Campus Technology
representatives’ (CTR)
meeting - 09/25/2009
SAISD Office of Instructional Technology & Learning Services
http://itls.saisd.net

Contact information
Web Site - http://itls.saisd.net
CTR Support Area - http://saisdctrs.pbworks.com
Phone - 210 - 527 - 1400
Email - mguhlin@saisd.net
Twitter - http://twitter.com/saisditech

Welcome
Welcome to Campus Technology Representatives!
Opening Remarks, Patricia Holub, Executive Director
Introduction of Technology Support Assistants
Introduction of Technology Integration Facilitators

new itls team members
Diana Benner
Stephanie Correa
Molly Valdez

New CTR Support Area
http://saisdctrs.pbworks.com

Upcoming re-design of ITLS web Site

Our space Vision
Collaborative Initiative with Mathematics Department
Create an engaging, safe,
online space that facilitates
students teaching students
about math through
discussion forums, online
chats, and videos.

Our space
Collaborative Initiative with Mathematics Department
Special thanks to
Ms. Bernal, Highlands HS and Sue Harris, Videographer and
Technology Integration Facilitator
Debbie Grady, Senior Coordinator, Math Dept.

Critical Deadlines
TA:TEKS End of Course Assessments for 8th
Graders
School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart
Self-Assessments for Teachers and Media
Specialists (October 22)
Campus STaR Chart Completion (October 30)

Middle School ta:TEKS
1,754 Active
Students
13 online
classrooms
9 modules
500 assignments

Teacher reactions
“Students LOVE the online classwork!”
“Teachers report they have more time in the classroom to help students
that really need it ‘cause all the others can advance on their own.”
“More getting accomplished this week than ever before!”

Challenges
NCLB Mandated Annual Assessment
TA:TEKS Course is an elective
It can be taken at any point in the 6-8th
grades--which creates lag time between the
learning and the assessment.
Hardware and software deficiency.
Lack of teacher units.

Technology planning
Developing the
2010-2013 ePlan
Critical for funding
Needs Assessments
Plan Organization

Process
Draft of the Plan - Matches Specific Guidelines
Reviewed by various Stakeholders
Approved by the Superintendent and the
School Board
Submitted for review via the ePlan web site

Process
Draft of the Plan - Matches Specific Guidelines
Reviewed by various Stakeholders
Approved by the Superintendent and the
School Board
Submitted for review via the ePlan web site

Needs assessment

Needs assessment

Needs assessment

Needs assessment

30.0
Needs assessment
22.5
15.0
7.5
SAISD State Expectation
0
Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation Leadership Infrastructure

bridging the gap - GOal 1
Teaching and Learning
Improve technology integration in teaching and
learning in all SAISD classrooms and libraries to
support student achievement in a 21st Century
learning environment.

bridging the gap - GOal 2
Educator Preparation
Ensure that educator preparation and
development relating to technology is ongoing,
sustained, and intensive high-quality program
based on state and national standards.

bridging the gap - GOal 3
Leadership
Administrators, teachers, and support staff will
continue to use technology to enhance their own
productivity for decision-making, improving
efficiency and increasing their effectiveness
relative to their assigned tasks.

bridging the gap - GOal 4
Infrastructure
Maintain and update a strong technology
infrastructure to support full administrative and
instructional functions.

bridging the gap - GOal 5
Infrastructure
Provide management, service and support to
make all SAISD software applications and
supporting systems available as needed.

Step 1 - Review eplan
http://www.sedl.org/eplan

Step 2 - provide feedback
http://saisdtechplan.pbworks.com

CyberSafety and digital
citizenzhip
1.
October 5, 2009 -
January 29, 2010:
CTRs at K-12
Campuses will
provide lessons to
campus staff on use
of CyberSmart
Curriculum.
2.
November 2, 2009 -
March 5, 2010: All
teachers will complete a
CyberSafety online
module delivered
through ePath.
3.
February 1 - May 28,
2009: All teachers at
K-12 campuses will
provide lessons to

Professional learning
opportunities - Earn GT/CPE Hours
Click on Workshop Handouts at
http://itls.saisd.net

New Services
http://itls.saisd.net

Contact information
Web Site - http://itls.saisd.net
CTR Support Area - http://saisdctrs.pbworks.com
Phone - 210 - 527 - 1400
Email - mguhlin@saisd.net
Twitter - http://twitter.com/saisditech