This document provides an update on technology initiatives for the 2011-2012 school year in the School District of Upper Dublin. It discusses reviewing the relationship between cultural proficiency and digital learners. It also provides updates on technology infrastructure improvements including upgraded computer labs, wireless access, and virtual server environments. Building representatives can assist with technical issues and troubleshooting.

1. School District of Upper Dublin Technology Update 2011-2012

2. Explore the relationship between cultural proficiency and the digital learner Review technology updates for 2010-11 academic school year Provide an update regarding the technology implications before, during and after HS construction Phase II move

4. “… is a paradigm shift from viewing cultural differences as problematic to learning how to interact effectively with other cultures” (Lindsey, et.al, 2009) Culture is inclusive representing all shared characteristics of human description, including age, gender, geography, ancestry, language, history, sexual orientation, faith, and physical, sensory and cognitive ability. (Lindsey, et.al, 2009)

6. How aware are we of the digital culture? Are we prepared to educate students of the digital culture? Do we “tolerate” or “value” the digital culture? Are we ready to make systematic changes to support the means of 21 st century learners and challenge current systematic cultural beliefs?

7. What are the impacts of understanding cultural proficiency as it is related to instructional technology? Students will benefit in their learning experiences when educated by the culturally proficient whom have an understanding of the cacophony of diverse cultures which exist in their schools settings (Lindsey, et.al, 2009).

8. Go to: www.udwikitraining.wikispaces.com Click on discussion board and respond to prompt after reading the Marc Prensky article Respond to two other teacher posts

10. Computer Labs- UDHS 7, SRMS 3, ES 1 Laptop Cart/Library Use LCD Multimedia Projectors (filters) Copier Solution Wireless- UDHS Laptops

11. Building Hardware/Software Standpoint 21 st Century fixed classrooms: FWES- 6 newly outfitted classes, Ladybug document cameras (PTO funded) JES- 16 newly outfitted classes (PTO funded) MGES- currently working with PTO to install 14 classrooms Network infrastructure: District MDF upgraded PIX firewall, SAN, Windows server SRMS network upgrade of MD/IDF switching 10/100 to 10/100/1000= 1 GIG of speed (recycled to standby ports) UDHS gaining IDFs to power data, CCTV, PoE for wireless solutions

12. Building Hardware/Software Standpoint Computer replacement 60-70% Computer/Library labs NComputing/virtual solutions separates desktop PC environment from physical machines to a consolidated client server model resulting in remote hosting via a thin client device

13. Network Hardware/Software Standpoint Upgraded Outlook Exchange- esignature Upgraded Microsoft Office Suite 2003-2007 Upgraded Windows server Continue to virtualize servers/SAN Expanding eSchoolPlus capacities (discipline/progress reports)- Peter Velocci ( [email_address] ) SchoolMessenger Available Command Prompts

16. Contact your building technology representative (see list) He/she will assist in troubleshooting He/she will place ticket in Track-It Do not email TMS directly Webpage changes- kbraun@udsd.org Avoid technical issues through preventative maintenance