14. Technology Matters Data Information = Technology Tools Perceived Benefits of Technology Helps provide timely data for decisions Helps school support staff do their jobs more efficiently Increases administrator productivity Helps educators communicate with parents & community Motivates students
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16. Technology Tools Wikis Blogs Google Doc Network Servers Databases iPods Digital Storytelling iMovies Podcast Report Writer FileMaker Data Analysis
17. 21st Century Education & Skills Apple Distinguished Educator 2007 Grace Poli Media Specialist José Martí Middle School
22. Record PowerPoint and Keynote Slides with Audio Profcast (Mac) Microsoft Windows http://www.profcast.com/public/index.php ProfCast provides a low cost solution for recording and distributing lectures, special events, and presentations as podcasts. ProfCast offers an integrated workflow that makes creating, recording, and publishing podcasts easy. $59.95 (educational discounts available)
30. View video from iTunes U Student Showcase Student Podcast Before Paper & Pen Metropolitan Museum New York, NY Now iPod & Voice Recorder El Museo del Barrio New York, NY
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32. What is the solution? View FileMaker video in iTunes U New Jersey Union City School District Message from the Board Fiscal Resources - click on FileMaker
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37. Reporting and Analysis Services Turning data into useful information Training Learning how to use data to make informed decisions. State and Federal Reporting Meeting reporting compliance Dissemination Sharing data with the community (ie: report cards) School Interoperability Framework & IMS Components of a Data Based Decision Making System Personalized Instruction Source: US Department of Education, 2003. Reports Data Warehouse SIS Finance Assessment Instruction Applications
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42. For additional information: http://www.union-city.k12.nj.us Anthony N. Dragona, School Business Administrator [email_address] Grace Poli, Media Specialist [email_address] www.teachwithgrace.com
43. Union City Board of Education Jeanette Pena, President Alicia Morejon, Vice President Johnny Garces, Trustee Carlos Vallejo, Trustee Pablo Cabrera, Trustee José Mejia, Trustee Kennedy Ng, Trustee Anthony N. Dragona, Interim Board Secretary Stanley M. Sanger, Superintendent of Schools Sylvia Abbato, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Gerald Caputo, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Robert Fazio, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Anthony N. Dragona, School Business Administrator