STRATEGIC GOAL - Using technology to support learning in an engaging, student-centered environment.
MEASURES OF OUR SUCCESS
- Chromebook Initiative
- Every high school student received a Chromebook in the Fall of 2014
- Every middle school student issued a personal-use Chromebook in Fall 2015
- All elementary classrooms have access to Chromebook carts (achieved Fall 2015)
- Instructional Technology
- District-wide instructional technology in teachers' hands (whiteboards, Mimeo)
- Integrated hardware/software/connectivity engineered to work together
- Canvas Learning Management System connects students, parents and teachers
- Elementary digital resources accessed through Student Launch Pad
- Support and training
- Student readiness through prepared lessons and hands-on experience
- Staff readiness through structured training, modeling and peer support
- Student intern program maintains devices and supports users
- Focused on the future: STEM
- Project Lead the Way labs at elementary, middle school and high school
- PLTW training and accreditation for staff
- Many custom labs (architecture, robotics, computer science, graphic design, music)
- Infrastructure upgrades to support demand for digital resources
- Telephone upgrades, VOIP flexibility and reliability
- Committed resources (network, training) to support widespread online assessments
- Server management and monitoring provides security and redundancy
- 3-year Tech Plan
- Strategic and forward-thinking
- Best use of resources