This document discusses the Round Rock Independent School District's technology plan from 2011-2014. The plan aims to improve student achievement through technology integration, ensure equitable access to technology resources, and provide professional development for teachers. It also seeks to maintain infrastructure, acquire devices, and effectively budget funds. The goals center around student-centered learning, community involvement, continual maintenance and growth of technology systems.

1. Integrating Technology in our Schools
E-rate overview
and RRISD
Technology Plan
(2011-2014)

2. Introduction/Agenda
Instructor/Presenter: Brandy Beasley
AGENDA
• Review E-Rate
• Review RRISD Technology Plan

3. About E-Rate
WHAT? Discounted telecommunications program
WHO? Schools (public/private) and libraries are eligible
WHERE Urban and Rural Areas, depending on economic
?
need
WHEN? Apply/Renewal annually
WHY? Affordable access for all

4. E-rate (Cont’d)
E-rate discount determination - # of students on
National School Lunch Program
100%
50%
URBAN Discount
0%
Less than…
RURAL Discount
1% to 19%
75% to…
20% to 34%
35% to 49%

5. E-rate Summary
• Purpose: Supplemental Funds
• Use: Ensures technological access
and capability
• to all
• End result: Learners of the 21st century
are connected to information
Web site: E-rate Information

6. RRISD Technology Plan
2011 - 2014
This plan was developed with the following programs/documents
in mind:
RRISD’s Strategic Plan
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of
2001
Texas Long-Range Plan for
Technology, 2006-2020
Schools and Libraries Universal
Service Support Program (E-Rate)

7. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
9 GOALS
UNITED
EFFORT

8. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 1
Improve student academic achievement, including technology
literacy for all students.
• Collaborative Learning Groups
• Distance Learning/Videoconferencing
• On-demand Access
• Create Student Portfolios
• Integrate technology in all content areas

9. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 2
Integrate technology into teaching and learning in all
curriculum areas.
• Identify minimum technology standards in the classroom
• Establish a standard technology package in the classroom
• Create technology forum to replicate successful integration

10. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 3
Acquire and maintain computer workstations and other
technologies.
• Increase notebooks and netbooks at every campus
• Increase access to peripheral technology equipment
• Create Employee Purchase Program through Dell
• Maintain and refresh existing equipment

11. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 4
Ensure the effective use of technology to promote
parental involvement and increase communication with
parents.
• Use distance learning or digital technology to involve
parents/community
• Expand services available through RRISD web site
• Implement a plan for teachers to create web pages
• Provide community education programs

12. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 5
Provide ongoing professional development for
teachers, principals, administrators, school library media
personnel that aligns with SBEC Technology Application
standards.
• Provide just-in-time training
• Encourage participation in statewide professional development
• Encourage participation in Master Technology Teacher Program

13. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 6
Support the transformation of the teaching process by
promoting student-centered learning within communities
of inquiry.
• Creation of core curriculum, student-centered multimedia projects
• Develop a district-wide portal strategy for access to subscription
databases
• Support Project Share / Expand Moodle for professional
development

14. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 7
Provide a sufficient budget to acquire and maintain
hardware, software, and other services.
• Creation of advisory committee
• Budget managers will coordinate on expenditures

15. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 8
Maintain a telecommunications infrastructure to ensure
equitable access to network resources for all campuses
and the community.
• Expand internet/wireless access
• Upgrade LAN/WAN/Video equipment and cabling
• Digitize records
• Create disaster recovery plan

16. RRISD TECH PLAN (CONT’D)
GOAL# 9
Utilize district technology plan to ensure technology
resources to promote student achievement.
• Allocate 30% of technology budget to professional development

17. SUMMARY
OVERVIEW OF GOALS:
Student-Centered Learning
Parent/Community Involvement
Professional Development Opportunities
Appropriate Budgeting
Continued maintenance and development in
infrastructure

18. CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
“You must be the
change you want to
see in the world.”
-Ghandi

19. REFERENCES
Chavez, J. (2011). Round Rock ISD Technology Plan: 2011-2014.
Retrieved on March, 6, 2012 from: http://rrisd-
its.wikispaces.com/file/view/long-range+technology+report+2011-
14+final.pdf
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html