This document summarizes Michael Phillips' presentation on a upcoming $18 million education technology bond initiative. The presentation will include stations demonstrating how technology can improve education. It will highlight tools like iPads and how Universal Design for Learning and technology can help all students learn. The bond would update technology infrastructure to provide students access to courses in areas like math, English, and technology education. The goal is to prepare students for success in a global, digital society by actively monitoring progress through technology to enhance lifelong learning.

1. THE COMMUNITY EVENT
MICHAEL PHILLIPS
EDU 620
INSTRUCTOR: ADRIANE WHEAT
AUGUST 22 2016

2. Good evening community, parents, and school board members, I
am Michael Phillips an educator of the DISD school system and
also a member of this community. My goal for being here is to
raise awareness about the up and coming $18 million educational
technology bond that is intended to update the technology
infrastructure of our community and school District. This event
will consist of stations that should spark an interest in the rapid
changes in technology and how it can create a more efficient
school environment and productive community.
AUDIENCE

3. The programs that will be offered will be technology
integrated for students in elementary, Middle School,
and High school in addition to adult students that wish
to get training in computer literacy , business and
technology education. Courses will consist of the
following : Mathematics, English Language Arts,
Science, Spanish, computer literacy, Technology
Education, Business, and Marketing.
COURSE PROGRAMS

4. http://www.postupstand.com/blog/wp-
content/uploads/2013/03/ipad-station.jpg
Station 1 Will consist of information
on Universal Design for Learning
(UDL) and will Include technology In
the form of Ipads/Tablets
Station 2 will include information about
Technology and UDL for all Learners
Station 3 21st-century skills acquisition and
employability

5. Our mission for DISD is to foster and cultivate pride in the community
which promotes the confidence needed for students to achieve excellence
and compete successfully in a dynamic and global society. We will
provide a diverse, rich, and interactive environment by implementing
effective high quality instruction through the use of (UDL) and the
integration of technology. With technology we will actively monitor
student progress, which will enhance the future of our students and
enable them to become life-long learners.
OUR MISSION
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OUR CORE BELIEFS
1st And main purpose is to improve student academic
achievement
2nd Provide Effective instruction because it makes the
most difference in student academic performance.
3rd Believing all students deserve the right to quality
instruction

6. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Believing all students deserve the right to quality
instruction starts with Universal design for learning
(UDL) a framework for educators to use in adjusting
their curriculum and instruction away from a one-size-
fits-all approach of teaching addressing the needs of
different students that may be in the same classroom.

7. TECHNOLOGY AND UDL FOR ALL LEARNERS
Effective teachers are creative and
resourceful in designing flexible learning
environments that address the variability of
learners using a range of high-tech and low-
tech solutions. Technology makes it easier
to apply UDL principles and customize the
curriculum.
https://udlhcpss.wordpress.com/historical-
foundations/309-2/

8. 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS ACQUISITION AND EMPLOYABILITY
As an educator I believe that rigorous academics, 21st century skills
and CTE strategies will benefit every student. I also believe that
CTE gives students multiple opportunities to succeed. All students
should be prepared for college and careers. Integrating 21stcentury
skills and career and technical education into the entire educational
movement can make this a reality. (2010 Association for Career and
Technical Education, National Association of State Directors
of Career Technical Education Consortium and Partnership for 21st
Century Skills)

9. TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
www.emaze.com-
In the 21st century technology plays an enormously influential role in our society. Everywhere you
look there is technology. Technology can be a powerful tool when the goal is helping schools meet
the needs in a diverse student population. Technology also offers educator’s options for tailoring
education to each individual student’s academic strengths and weaknesses, interests and motivations,
and optimal pace of learning. Technology is a tool that allows us both educator and student to access
academic information from multiple sources and is an essential resource for expanding our skills and
talents. Society today demands that teachers and students possess new and expanded technology “life
skills.” In many other school districts, students have already been given district-owned technical
devices an allowed to bring their own devices from home. The end goal is that this allows for “24-7”
access to learning and will catapult student success. (http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/technology-
in-education/)

10. REFERENCES
http://www.postupstand.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ipad-station.jpg
(http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/technology-in-education/)
https://udlhcpss.wordpress.com/historical-foundations/309-2/
www.utc.edu-
www.emaze.com-
(2010 Association for Career and Technical Education, National Association of State Directors
of Career Technical Education Consortium and Partnership for 21st Century Skills)