Project completed for coursework for EDLD 5362 at Lamar Unversity

1. Cheryl Simon
EDLD 5362
Information System
Management
Classroom 2020
The Future of Education

2. Objective
• In this presentation we will take a look at how
far educational technology has come in the
last 20 years, the current state of technology
in Katy ISD, and where we are headed in the
next five years.

3. A Look Back
Technology at the end of the 20th Century

4. Budgeting & Investment
$-
$5,000,000.00
$10,000,000.00
$15,000,000.00
$20,000,000.00
$25,000,000.00
$30,000,000.00
Teaching &
Learning
Educator
Preparation
Administration
& Support
Infrastructure
Total Budget $60,830,937.00

5. IT Infrastructure
• Workstation Standards
• Administrator to Computer 1:1
• Teacher to Computer 1:1
• Student to Computer 3:1
• Lab Workstation Standards
• Elementary 25 Pent 4 or above, 2-3 labs per campus
• Junior High 26-31 Pent 4 or above, 4-7 labs per campus
• High School 28-31 Pent 4 or above, 17-22 labs per campus

6. Broadband Access
• Goal: to provide high performance
infrastructure that takes advantage of
innovative technologies that can reduce cost,
promote access readiness, and improve
communication and collaboration between
and among all stakeholders.

7. Broadband Access cont’d.
• Objective: provide access to all e-learning
technology through ubiquitous broadband
resources available 24/7 for all users.
– operate a telecommunication telephone, cellular
and messaging system throughout the district to
improve communication and provide immediate
access to information to support administrative
and support service requirements;

8. Broadband Access cont’d.
– provide communications technology as required
to support the needs of the classroom for
collaboration, student intervention and teaching
and learning;
– provide telecommunication services required to
maintain a safe and orderly school environment
and support emergency services system including
but not limited to fire alarm systems, intrusion
alarms, Impact Weather, e911 calling, VoIP
emergency connections and POTS lines;

9. Broadband Access cont’d.
– continue to optimize and as necessary, expand
Internet bandwidth to support BYOD

10. Security & Control
• All students and staff have access to
computers with Internet access.
• Parents may deny access for their child in
writing.
• District computers with access to the Internet
has filtering software that blocks material
deemed inappropriate for students as defined
by the federal Children’s Internet Protection
Act (CPA).

11. Security & Control cont’d.
• Students under 13 years of age require an
additional parental permission for some
educationally based Web tools.
• The particular Internet filtering system used
by Katy ISD is not outlined in the Technology
Plan nor is it mentioned in any of the available
Computer/Newtwork/Internet Responsible
Use Guidelines.

12. Student Information System: eSchoolPlus
• Software Features
– Gradebook
• Customizable for Standards Based Gradng
• Access to previous years
• Transfer grades from other gradebooks
– Scheduling
– Behavior Tracking
– Medical Records

13. eSchoolPlus cont’d.
– Administrator & family mobile apps
– Master Scheduling
– Cognos data views
– Student fees management

14. eSchoolPlus
• Software System User Training
– New Hire Training
– Customer Service Portal
– Monthly Newsletters
– Customer Service Relationship Manager

15. What Lies Ahead…
• Near Term Horizon – 1 year away
– Cloud Computing
• Access & save files remotely
• Allows for real time collaboration
• Cost effective back-up & storage
– Mobile Learning
• Flipped classroom
• Student centered learning
• Web 2.0 Tools

16. What Lies Ahead cont’d.
• Mid Term Horizon – 2-3 years away
– Learning Analytics
• Data-based decision making as an integral part of
planning, designing, and assessing learning experiences
• Personalized experience for all learners
• Standards-based teaching & learning
– Open Content
• Differentiated instruction
• Student choice

17. What Lies Ahead cont’d.
• Far Term Horizon – 4-5 years away
– 3D Printing
• Enable students more authentic exploration of objects
not readily available in schools
• Interact with fragile objects (i.e. fossils & artifacts)
• Print models of complex proteins & other molecules
• Empower students to create own models

18. What Lies Ahead cont’d.
• Far Term Horizon cont’d.
– Virtual & Remote Laboratories
• Web applications will allow students to emulate
operations of real laboratories in a safe environment
• 24/7 access
• Access to equipment schools can’t afford
• Access via webcams, microphone, & other sensors
• Offers hands-on engagement
• Puts less pressure on students to perform perfectly the
first time with multiple opportunities for success.

19. A PROJECT BY CHERYL L. SIMON
FOR THE COURSE EDLD 5362 AT
LAMAR UNIVERSITY.
CSIMON10@LAMAR.EDU