1. Dallas ISD
Dallas ISD
Technology Plan
Technology Plan
Phyllis Anizan
Phyllis Anizan
EDLD 5362
EDLD 5362
Assignment 5
Assignment 5
May 12, 2013
May 12, 2013
2. Truly effective learning environments encompass
both the physical and the digital. Within them,
students interact with teachers, each other
and the world around them using a variety of
technological tools, including interactive whiteboards,
cameras and camcorders, student response
systems, digital content, and social media.
~W. Brent & C. Johnson, 2011
4. DallasISDCORE
DallasISDCORE
Beliefs
Beliefs
• Our main purpose is to improve student
academic achievement.
• Effective instruction makes the most
difference in student academic
performance.• There is no excuse for poor quality
instruction.• With our help, at risk students will achieve
at the same rate as non-at risk students.
• Staff members must have a commitment
to children and a commitment to the
pursuit of excellence.
DISD website
5. * Support students, teachers, and staff by providing the
technology resources necessary for teaching and learning.
* Enable teachers to enhance teaching and learning capacities
and capabilities, improving student achievement.
* Provide technology support as needed for teaching and
learning.
* Ensure student data, records, and progress is accessible to
teachers and parents.
* By providing the technological infrastructure we improve
technology literacy of our students, which in turn provides them
with the tools needed to workplace and in the future studies.
Dallas ISD Information and Technology
http://www.dallasisd.org//Domain/2728
6. Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
State Vision
1.Teaching and Learning
2.Educator Preparation and Development
3.Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
4.Infrastructure for Technology
National Vision (seven major action Recommendations)
1.Strengthen Leadership
2.Consider Innovative Budgeting
3.Improve Teacher Training
4.Support e-Learning and Virtual Schools
5.Encourage Broadband Access
6.Move Toward Digital Content
7.Integrate Data Systems
TEA’s Plan, 2013
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147494561&libID=2147494558
7. TechnologyGoals
TechnologyGoals
Dallas ISDs Technology Plan
GOAL 1:
Establish an effective student to computer ratio.
Maintain the Education Specification to reflect
the technology needs in the classroom.
GOAL 2:
Excellence in Administrative Technology
GOAL 3:
Excellence in Infrastructure
http://sire.dallasisd.org/sire/cache/2/0lborfanikaixz45qw5g2a3e/30049405122013034400447.PDF
8. Goal 1: Establish an effective student to computer ratio.
Maintain the Education Specification to reflect the
technology needs in the classroom.
Budget Amount: $73,260,000
Establish an effective student to computer ratio . Maintain education
specifications to reflect the technology needs in the classroom.
Goal 2: Excellence in Administrative Technology
Budget Amount: $19,971,000.00
Review, revise, and improve access to student information systems and
supporting applications to enable better access to accurate and timely
students data at all levels (classrooms, schools, central office)
Goal 3: Excellence in Infrastructure
Budget Amount: $10,503,000
Deliver ubiquitous, fast and reliable voice and data network services to
all stakeholders.
9. Dallas ISD will continue to…
•Enhance classroom instruction
•Increase student achievement
•Promote college readiness
•Staff development
Available Resources in/out of the school:
•Moodle
•Edubug
•Voicethread
•Prezi
•Mind42.com
10. References
Brent, W. & Johnson, C. (2011). 21st
Century Classroom: Improving
classrooms engagement through technological innovation. CDW-G Reference
Guide. Retrieved from:
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/sites/edtechmaga
zine.com.k12/files/rg_21stcent_k12_031011.pdf
Dallas ISD. (2013). Retrieved on 10 May, 2013. http://www.dallasisd.org//Domain/2728
Dallas ISD. (2013). Retrieved on 10 May, 2013. http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/958
Texas Education Agency. (2013). Dallas Independent School District ePlan. Retrieved from:
http://sire.dallasisd.org/sire/cache/2/0lborfanikaixz45qw5g2a3e/30
049405122013034400447.PDF.
Texas Education Agency. (2006). Long-range plan for technology., 2006-2020. Retrieved
from: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIde
ntifier=id&ItemID=2147494561&libID=2147494558
