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Technology: The Vehiclefor Instructional ChangeTechnology Leadership RetreatJune 11, 2008© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Handouts & Resources• Parent/Student Laptop Handbook• New Tech High Technology Menu• SmartBoard 680i Gen 2http://www.smarttech.com• Smart Tech. AirLiner Wireless Slatehttp://www.smarttech.com• Presentation available at:http://www.coppellisd.com/newtech/presentations© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

How Did We Get Here?© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

How did We Get Here?Three parallel searches– Coppell HS overcrowded• Education Summit (2005)• Grade Alignment Committee (2006)• Board/Curriculum Research (2007)• Pinnacle 2010 (2007)– Community Symposium• Are we preparing our students for the 21 st Century?– Visioning Institute• Time to change public schools© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

A Different Approach IsNeeded“We are not keeping up internationally,but more importantly, we are notkeeping up with demands of society……We need to prepare students for theirfuture, not our past.”--Bill Daggett

Model For 21 st CenturyLearning• 21 st Century Learner Framework• Problem/Project Based Learning• Technology Infusion• Collaborative Approach to Learning• Relevance, Rigor and Relationships

Why are 21st CenturySkills Important?• Technology and advanced communication havetransformed the way we work and live• Rapid changes in the economic, technological,informational, demographic and politicallandscape• The workplace is demanding more highly skilledworkers• Employment readiness skills are continuallybeing re-defined• Education must adapt to these changes and“bridge the gap between how students live andhow they learn”-Adapted from Learning for the 21st Century

21 st Century LearnersOutcomes1. Core Knowledge2. Learning and Innovation Skills– Creativity and Innovation Skills– Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills– Communication and Collaboration Skills3. Information, Media and Technology Skills– Information Literacy– Media Literacy– ICT Literacy4. Life and Career Skills– Flexibility & Adaptability– Initiative & Self-Direction– Social & Cross-Cultural Skills– Productivity & Accountability– Leadership & Responsibility•http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=120

How Do We Prepare Studentsfor 21 st Century Learning?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yCB4i7GJuM

Technology • Technology is thetool, not the focus• 1:1 Computer ratio• Learning System• Wireless Integration• Digital Video Wall• Video Production &Content Creation• InteractiveWhiteboards© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

1:1 Computer Ratio• Dell Latitude D530• Dual core processor• 2 gig memory• CDRW/DVD• Backpack• Spare battery© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

NTH Learning SystemTOOLBOXThe Learning System offers…INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLSASSESSMENT TOOLSCOMMUNICATION TOOLS

NTH Learning SystemTOOLBOXINSTRUCTIONAL TOOLSProject BriefcaseStudent JournalCourse Agenda

TOOLS: PROJECT BRIEFCASEThe Project Briefcase allowsThe Project Briefcase allowsteachers to put all projectmaterials in one spot foreasy student access and toshare with other teachers.

TOOLS: STUDENT JOURNALThe digital Student Journalallows teachers to enter promptsfor student response. Entriescan be grouped by topics,projects, or any other category.

TOOLS: COURSE AGENDAThe Course Agenda helpskeep complicated projectsorganized.

NTH Learning System TOOLBOXASSESSMENT TOOLSNTHS GradebookCollaboration EvaluatorPortfolio GuidelinesPresentation Evaluation Database

TOOLS: PEER COLLABORATION EVALUATORAt the end of each project,students evaluate theirgroup members using thiscollaboration rubricdatabase.

TOOLS: DIGITAL PORTFOLIO GUIDELINESThe Professional Portfolio is thecapstone of the NTHS LearningSystem. NTHS’s entirecurriculum serves eight overalllearning outcomes. In theirportfolios, students demonstratetheir proficiency in all eightoutcomes.

Digital Student Portfolios

TOOLS: PRESENTATION EVALUATION DATABASEThe Presentation Database is aplace to record and displayevaluations of student performanceon presentations. Collecting data onour learning outcomes is critical forthe student’s Professional Portfolio.

NTH Learning System TOOLBOXCOMMUNICATION TOOLSStudent Bulletin BoardStaff Agenda and Communication

TOOLS: DISCUSSION BULLETIN BOARDSThe Bulletin Board toolallows students to shareideas. This particular one isfrom a project wherestudents were asked tocreate political parties. Oftenthe parties had students fromdifferent periods.

TOOLS: STAFF AGENDA AND DISCUSSIONThe staff agenda anddiscussion database helpscreate a culture of innovationand consensus. Issues areproposed and discussedonline before staff meetings.

Wireless Integration• Cisco 1252 a/g/n• 100% BuildingCoverage• Roaming Capability© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Digital Video Wall• 3x3 Wall Config• 9 Samsung460UX monitors• Student Projects• District content© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Video Production andCreation• Apple Mac Proworkstations(Graphic Arts Lab)• Digital camcorders• Digital cameras© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Interactive Whiteboards• Smartboard 680iGeneration 2• Integrated projector• Multi-user function• Incorporate video andonline resources• Encourages interaction• Smartboard software© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Laptop Expectations andResponsibilities• Terms of Laptop Loan• Use & Maintenance Fee• Fair Market Value• Estimated Repair Pricing• Financial Hardships**Complete details of expectations andresponsibilities are located within the CISDParent/Student Laptop Handbook© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Terms of the Laptop LoanTerms• Parent/Student will pay a nonrefundable annual use andmaintenance fee of $50 on or before taking possession ofthe property.• Comply at all times with the Coppell ISD Parent/StudentLaptop Handbook and Acceptable Use Policy.• Any failure to comply may terminate student rights ofpossession effectively immediately and the District mayrepossess the property.Title• Legal title to the property is in the District and shall at alltimes remain in the District. Student right of possessionand use is limited to and conditioned upon full andcomplete compliance with District Agreement and theParent/Student Laptop Handbook.© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Terms of the Laptop LoanLoss or Damage(cont.)• If the property is damaged, lost or stolen, student is responsiblefor repair costs or its fair market value on the date of loss.• Loss or theft of the property must be reported to the District bythe next school day after the occurrence.• Table of estimated pricing for a variety of repairs is included in theParent/Student Laptop Handbook.• Seniors must clear all records and pay all fees before participatingin graduation ceremonies.Repossession• If student does not timely and fully comply with all terms ofDistrict Agreement and the Parent/Student Laptop Handbook,including the timely return of the property, the District shall beentitled to declare student in default and come to their place ofresidence, or other location of the property, to take possession ofthe property.© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Terms of the Laptop Loan(cont.)Term of Agreement• Student right to use and possession of theproperty terminates not later than the last day ofthe school year unless earlier terminated by theDistrict or upon withdrawal from the District.Appropriation• Student failure to timely return the property andthe continued use of it for nonschool purposeswithout the District’s consent may be consideredunlawful appropriation of the District’s property.© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Use & Maintenance FeeStudents will pay a non-refundable annual use &maintenance fee of $50.• Students will pay fee on or before taking possession of thelaptop.• In case of theft, vandalism, and other criminal acts, a policereport MUST be filed by the student or parent within48 hours of the occurrence. Incidents happening offcampus must be reported to the police by the parentand a copy of the report be brought to the school.• If laptop is stolen and student reports the theft (by the nextschool day) and police filed a report, then the student will beresponsible for $200 for replacement cost instead of the FairMarket Value.© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Use & Maintenance Fee (cont.)• If laptop is stolen or lost, students/parents areresponsible to pay for the fair market value to replacethe laptop (see Table of Fair Market Value).• Student will be charged the full price of the laptopif deliberately damaged or vandalized.• Seniors must clear all records and pay all fees beforeparticipating in graduation.• Students/Parents are responsible for reasonable cost ofrepair for damaged laptops (see Table of EstimatedRepair Pricing).© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Table of Fair Market ValueAge of Laptop Value1 year or less $5002 years $4003 years $3004 years $200*Original cost to the District is currently $1,130© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Table of Estimated Repair PricingRepairLoss, DeliberateDamage, orNeglectAccidental DamageBroken Screen (LCD) $250 $100Keyboard $15Power Adapter $40Battery $100Re-image of HardDrive due to violationof AUP$20 $20Abandonment Fee $20 $20Backpack $50*The costs of any other parts needed for repairs will be based onmanufacturer’s current price list.© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Financial HardshipsBased on TEC 11.158, the school district may requirepayment of a reasonable fee, not to exceed the actualannual maintenance cost for the use of musical instrument,[technology] and uniforms owned or rented by the district.If this fee creates a financial hardship on the student orparent from obtaining a laptop, please contact the campusadministration about options to waive the fee. Upon proofof financial hardship, the administration may elect to:• Create a payment plan for the student to pay out feesover time• Allow reduced payment of the fee• Allow student to conduct community service equal invalue to the fee© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

How are we going tosupport & train our staff?© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Staff DevelopmentOngoing in the following areas:• Integration & utilization of New Tech Learning system in aProject Based Learning environment• SmartBoard Interactive Whiteboard & AirLiner integration• Review of proper maintenance & care of laptops by CISDTechnology Department• Instructional software support by dedicated TechnologySpecialist at campus and Integration Specialists• Embedded uses of digital, video and document camerasExpectation....• New Tech High @ Coppell will be the test bed for the restof the district.© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Campus Support• Technology Specialist dedicated tocampus for both instructional &technical support.• Additional support from PC SupportTechnicians and/or Network Engineersas needed.• Future student involvement• Take the rest as it comes!!!© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

What does it cost & howare we going to sustain it?© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

What does it cost?New Technology Foundation Costs:Learning SystemTraining & TravelPlanning PhaseStartup PhaseYear 1 SupportYear 2 SupportYear 3 SupportSummer Conference – Year 2Summer Conference – Year 33 Year Total Cost$150,000$50,000$25,000$25,000$70,000$60,000$45,000$12,500$12,500$450,000© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

What does it cost? (cont.)Dell Laptops & Mac Pro WorkstationsDell Laptop Battery Charging BaysInteractive Whiteboards & AirLinersDigital, Document & Video CamerasVideo WallDigital Streaming Services (inCommandBroadcasting)Data & Voice HardwareCabling InfrastructureSurface Raceway & PowerInstructional SoftwarePrinting & Copy Needs3 Year Total Cost$584,825$27,529$47,123$21,540$40,000FREE (Donated)$35,000$78,892$115,000$11,299$34,412$995,620© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

What does it cost? (cont.)Overall Cost for 3 Years:New Technology Foundation $450,000Technology Infrastructure $995,620Technology Specialist $50,000Total $1,495,620**All items within first 3 years are being purchasedwith existing Technology bond dollars© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

How are we going to fundit after year 3?• Future bond election involving Northlakeproperty and possible new buildingconstruction• Technology Allotment dollars• Maintenance & Operation dollars• New Tech Advisory Board donations• Corporate donations• Do you want to donate? ☺© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

What happens to studentlaptops after they graduate?• Current laptop replacement schedule is 5years.• All laptops are purchased with a 5 yearwarranty.• Student laptops will be collected androtated down to elementary schools afteryear 4.• All laptops rotated down to elementaryschools will be replaced after year 5 as apart of the District replacement schedule.© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

A Taste of New-Tech!© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Reflections• If a NTH@C graduate applied for ajob in your company or to attendyour university/school, what wouldyou expect to see from them thatyou would not see from a candidatefrom a traditional school setting?• In regards to meeting the needs ofthe 21 st century learner, what havewe missed?© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved

Contact InformationChad BranumExecutive Director of Technologycbranum@coppellisd.com(214) 496-6900Sherrye DotsonAsst. Supt. for Curriculum & Instructionsdotson@coppellisd.com(214) 496-7002Contact for ToursTabitha BranumDirector – New Tech High @ Coppelltbranum@coppellisd.com(214) 496-5900© Coppell ISD, all rights reserved