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Good Grades!  Using Database Technology to Boost School Performance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Snapshot of Union City Visit iTunes Store to view video about the demographics of Union City ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Fiscal Planning and Budget Process ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
No Child Left Behind Making  A Y P ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
2007 NJ Ask 4 - Union City Percent by Group 60% of students tested were continuously enrolled in district for 3 years
2005-2007 NJ Ask 4 - Percent by Group
2007 GEPA Union City Percent by Group 64% of students tested were continuously enrolled in district for 3 years
2005-2007 NJ GEPA - Percent by Group
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],District Philosophy
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Challenges
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Collaboration
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Data Reality
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Develop a Savvy Technology Team “That Walks the Talk”
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
[object Object],[object Object],21st Century Learning Technology Trends
Technology Tools Wikis Blogs Google Doc Network Servers Databases iPods Digital Storytelling iMovies Podcast Report Writer FileMaker Data Analysis
21st Century Education & Skills Apple Distinguished Educator 2007 Grace Poli Media Specialist José Martí Middle School
Shift in Education Teacher-centered Student-centered
Essential tools for 21st Century Skills ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source:  www.21stcenturyskills.org Developed by the Partnership for 21st Century skills
Web 2.0 Tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],Web 2.0 Tools Mr. Colosi’s  First Graders  D-I-G-I-T-A-L video Won $15,000 to purchase new technology and all students received free iPods http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=c611904a467b4892806a Click on the link below to view video   Teacher Tube Example
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)
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What’s the buzz?  Podcasting
Podcast http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/ The iTunes Store offers over 100,000 audio and video podcast episodes
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Currently, there are three types of podcast: Types of Podcast
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Really Simple Syndication http://www.apple.com/startpag e / What is RSS?
Want to learn for free? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],iTunes U
iTunes U ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Visit iTunes U to view teacher podcast
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Benefits of Podcasting
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
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Strategic questions:
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
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],FileMaker
 
With the click of a button a presentation can be viewed or downloaded.
 
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
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Lessons Learned
[object Object],[object Object],Lessons Learned
21st Century Connections ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Accolades and Success
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
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

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  • 5. 2007 NJ Ask 4 - Union City Percent by Group 60% of students tested were continuously enrolled in district for 3 years
  • 6. 2005-2007 NJ Ask 4 - Percent by Group
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  • 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
  • 18. Shift in Education Teacher-centered Student-centered
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  • 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)
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  • 24. Podcast http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/ The iTunes Store offers over 100,000 audio and video podcast episodes
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  • 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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  • 35. With the click of a button a presentation can be viewed or downloaded.
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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