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Team SISD’s Operation Future Ready

Operation Future Ready is Team SISD’s commitment to ensure the district remains at the forefront of

21st century education and the conversion to digital learning. It is more than a technology initiative—

it is about a hands-on approach to the teaching and learning process that will provide students with

the skills needed to be globally competitive. Through Operation Future Ready, which is aligned to the

federal ConnectED initiative, Team SISD is investing in technology to advance teaching and learning,

fully training educators to utilize new resources, and offering more technological devices for student

use.

Socorro ISD’s Student Technology Showcase is designed to provide students the opportunity to exhibit

student driven design process projects through technology. The showcase supports SISD's Future Ready

commitment in ensuring the district remains at the forefront of 21st Century education. Students will be

afforded the opportunity to leverage technology, interact with technology, as well as design and

communicate their learning perspectives in the global world of technology.

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SISD will host their first annual Student Academic

Technology Showcase on February 22nd from 4:30 -

7:30 at the District Service Center. Projects in various

categories will be displayed throughout the

DSC. Students will demonstrate how they have

applied classroom learning through a variety of

technology products. All SISD students are

encouraged to participate. Elementary campuses are

encouraged to submit two projects from different

categories and grade levels. Secondary campuses

are highly encouraged to submit three projects from

different categories and grade levels.

Solving Future Problems Today is this year's theme for

the App Creation competition. Students will be presenting their working or developing app to a

distinguished panel of judges. There will also be a Student Broadcast competition judged prior to the

day of the showcase. Winners from both competitions will be announced the day of the showcase.

Information will be shared through the Technology Advisory Committee member at each campus.

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January 10, 2018 Form Submission Deadline

TAC Member from each campus

(1 form per student)

January 11- Feb. 21,

2018 Project Preparation for Display

(Reach out to IS for assistance)

January 23, 2018 TAC Meeting- Campus Update

Jan. 30 – Feb. 21, 2018 Logistical Planning

February 16, 2018 Deadline for Submissions

February 21, 2018 TAC Members Drop Off projects at DSC

from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

February 22, 2018 Academic Technology Showcase

to demonstrate how technology is being used in the classroom in a

purposeful manner to enhance learning.

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Yolanda Acuna / Denisa Morales

Instructional Technology Specialists

• Coordinate all activities

• Contact Public Relations/ Social Media Promotion

• Innovation Academics-Technology Showcase Manual

• Facilities and exhibit set-up

• Coordinate all support personnel duties

Technology Showcase Sub-Committee

• Campus liaison

• Communicate showcase updates with campuses

• Coordinate campus participating

• Showcase Manual and Timeline Review

• Event day facilitator

Other Departments

• Academic Services: Work with ELAR IOs for suggestions and input during planning

• Instructional Technology Specialists points of contact for teachers interested in participating,

facilitate specific events on the day of the showcase

• Public Relations: Logo, creation of flyers and posters

• Technology Services: Technicians ensure equipment is available and working for student

project set up and various events

• DSC Custodial Services: Room arrangements, set up, and clean up

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Elementary 58 + Secondary 66 = 124 Projects

High School (3 per

Campus)

Middle School (3 per

Campus)

Elementary (2 per

Campus)

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Broadcast Competition App Challenge Showcase Submissions

1 submission per campus

Due to Time Constraints

20 Total Available Slots

Elementary

2 submissions per campus

Secondary

3 submissions per campus

A maximum of 5 students

from Broadcasting Team

CAN attend day of

showcase

A maximum of 2 students

for App competition.

A maximum of 2 students

per submission.

Broadcasts files must be

submitted to campus

Instructional Technologist

by February 9th at 5:00 p.m.

for Judging

Participants will present to

a distinguished panel of

judges during their

assigned time.

Participants will present to

parents, teachers,

community and board

members during

showcase.

Winners will be announced

at the end of showcase

February 22nd 2018

Winners will be announced

at the end of showcase

February 22nd 2018

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Desktop Publishing- the creation of documents using page layout skills on a personal computer

primarily for print. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic

quality text and images comparable to traditional typography and printing.

Examples: Brochure, Menu, Flyer, Poster, Infographic, etc.

Desktop Publishing Tools Suggestions: MS Word, MS Publisher, PiktoChart, Glogster, etc.

Multimedia- the integration of media objects such as text, objects, animation and sound to

represent and convey information. Products will be technology- based presentations, such as a

computerized slide show, web site or a video.

Multimedia Tools Suggestions: MS PowerPoint, MS Sway, Windows Moviemaker, Padlet, etc.

Animation- a project that generally consists of a sequence of images of the motion of objects to

create a video. On Scratch, users make short movies, music videos, comical shorts, and more

through a variety of techniques.

Examples: Scratch, Powtoon, Pixton, Claymation, Autodesk May, Adobe Animate etc.

Animation Tools Suggestions: Traditional Animation (2D, Hand Drawn), 2D Animation (Vector-Based), 3D Animation (CGI,

Computer Animation), Scratch, Motion Graphics (Typography, Animated Logos), Stop Motion

(Claymation, Cut-outs), etc.)

Graphic Design – also known as communication design, is the art and practice of planning and

projecting ideas and experiences with visual and textual content. The form it takes can be physical or

virtual and can include images, words, or graphics.

Graphic Design Tools Suggestions: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Apple Motion, etc.

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Fun Typographic Posters - Typographic skills are highly valued. They focus on picture-based

artwork, concept and power of words— exceptional type work is always eye-catching. Below find

some amazing concept-based typographic posters:

Geometric Vector Artwork

Visuals that are not only unique in their subject matter, but how they are executed, captivate us and

make us more interested and engaged. Geometric vector art can be challenging, but if you can

deliver something truly unique, the payoff is usually worth it.

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Infographics

Today we have a lot of data at our fingertips, but consuming it can feel tedious and boring if it’s not

presented in an engaging way. That is why infographics are so interesting to us. Turn boring data into

fun and informative visuals!

Showing off some interesting data is a great way to show potential employers and clients your

skills while keeping the visuals fun and informative.

Cool Motion Graphics

Very few things grab our attention as much as moving objects. It’s why nearly all photo cameras

today also have video capabilities built in! Bring your graphics to life and make them move using

apps like Adobe After Effects or Apple Motion or even Adobe Edge Animate for the web.

https://youtu.be/2jTwX8jz-44 https://youtu.be/2jTwX8jz-44

LOGO WORK

A recognizable graphic design element, often including a name, symbol or trademark, representing

an organization or product. Include completed logos and the variations you went through to arrive

at the completed version. Also, hypothetical redesigns of a well-known existing logo can show off

your imagination and style.

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Video Production – the process of creating video by capturing moving images (videography),

and creating combinations and reductions of parts of the video in live production and post-

production (video editing). Video is recoded digitally.

Graphic Design Tools Suggestions: MS Movie Maker, iMovie, Adobe Premier, Screencast-o-matic, etc.

Social Commentary & Critique/Commercial (2 ½ min long)

Nine year old blogger Martha Payne recently made headlines when her Scottish school district tried

shutting down her NeverSeconds daily food blog, one that critiqued the quality of food at her school

cafeteria. Ewan McIntosh outlines the series of events in his blog which eventually led to the school

district backing down from the ban after increased media pressure and bad PR.

This type of social commentary and critique is greatly lacking in our schools. Students take on social

causes of interest, to speak their minds in support of change, and to learn how to do it with candor,

respect and persuasion. Students have the ability to look into a camera and record our words and to

be heard locally or globally.

Skit /Short Film

Must contain a storyline and be no longer than 5 min.

90 Second PSA

Digital Storytelling –

Graphic Design Tools Suggestions: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Apple Motion, etc.

Printing –

Graphic Design Tools Suggestions: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Apple Motion, etc.

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Academics Technology Showcase Submission Form

Elementary Form

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0oNUtgt82UqBujcWpDOWbefDM5TFTM5No0j

-QDM_9OxURVE0WlROQ0lCMjE2Mk1DUjNFMjdLWVNZTS4u

Middle School & High School Form

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0oNUtgt82UqBujcWpDOWbefDM5TFTM5No0j

-QDM_9OxUNERYM0JLUUhNNEZQR0NRRlNWQzM3VlgzNi4u

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**Poster boards used as part of displays should be 3 feet high by 4 feet wide

(36" high x 48" wide).

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APP Creation

What mobile app can your students create that uses

gamification? What mobile app can your students create that

would help the school or community?

Theme: Solving Future Problems Today

Competition will take place during the showcase. Students will be

scheduled to present before a panel of judges. First and second place will be recognized at the end

of the showcase.

What the TAC member/Coach/Teacher should do:

• Share the rubric with students

• Determine which one team app should apply for this category

• Assist students with questions, make suggestions on quality of work

• Check for any copyright issues

What the students should do:

• Review the rubric

• Collaborate with a team of students to document and produce the app

Android Platform Requirements:

All apps must be developed to support phone interfaces. The base operating system to be

supported is Android 2.3 ("Gingerbread").

• Google's Android Page - https://developers.google.com/android/

• MIT's App Inventor - http://appinventor.mit.edu/ • Eclipse - http://eclipse.org/

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Working App Rubric

Non- Working App Rubric

SCREENING CRITERIA POINTS EARNED

The Team has all equipment to present

No= No scoring

Yes

VISUAL APPEAL

How artistic is the app?

Qualities: color scheme, graphics, appeal to

the user, and visual aesthetics

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

ORIGINALITY

The originality/uniqueness of the idea shall

be considered by the judges

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

INTERVIEW

Students are well prepared and can answer

questions about the planning, creation of

the app

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

PRESENTATION

Students demonstrate the mobile app in a

professional manner

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

IMPACT OF LEARNING

Students can give examples/data of how

the app made an impact to the school and

students

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 50:

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Student Broadcast

Campuses are encouraged to submit a digital broadcast showcased at their school which highlights

feature news stories about their campus or local community. One broadcast may be submitted per

campus. The broadcast may not exceed more than 5 minutes in length and must be turned in in one

of the following ways:

• Photo Release Form for ALL participating students completed

• Provided link to uploaded campus YouTube page

• Saved on a thumb drive

o Windows - .avi or .wmv file

o Apple- .mp4 file

Digital broadcast submission deadline is February 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (A USB with the file must be

delivered to the Instructional Technology Department at the DSC by 5:00 p.m. - OR - Send the

broadcast hyperlink from the campus YouTube page to instructionaltech@sisd.net.) Submissions will

be rated by district personnel using a digital broadcast rubric. The top eight elementary and top

eight secondary submissions will be presented to a panel of judges who will then choose the top

three in each of the categories.

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Socorro ISD Academic Technology Showcase

Parents and Community Members,

Socorro Independent School District takes great pride in providing students with Endless

Opportunities. On February 22nd, Socorro will host their first annual Student Academic Technology

Showcase at the District Service Center. A showcase where students will be afforded the opportunity

to showcase how they apply their learning through a variety of technology products. Projects in

various categories will be displayed throughout the DSC where students in grades K-12 will have the

opportunity to present to an audience of teachers, parents, as well as community and board

members.

Your son/daughter has been selected by his/her teacher to participate in the showcase. By signing

the consent form, you agree to allow your son/daughter to participate in the showcase as well as

provide transportation to and from the showcase location. Elementary students should arrive at the

DSC no later than 4:00 p.m.; Secondary students should arrive at the DSC no later than 5:15 p.m.

Event: Student Academic Technology Showcase

When: February 22, 2018

Where: 12440 Rojas Dr., El Paso, Texas 79928

Time: 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

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I _______________________________ give my son/daughter _________________________permission to participate in

the Academic Technology Showcase.

_______ I understand that it is my responsibility to provide transportation for my child on the day of the event.

Parent Signature Date:

_________________________________________________ ____________________________

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Please feel free to contact your Instructional Technology Specialist if you have any questions.

Miguel Moreno Instructional Technology Coordinator

mmoreno@sisd.net

Ext. 71623

Yolie Acuna Instructional Technology Specialist

yacuna01@sisd.net

Ext. 71669

Erica Aragon Instructional Technology Specialist

earago02@sisd.net

Ext. 71681

Kelvin Crain Instructional Technology Specialist

kcrain@sisd.net

Ext. 70275

Adriana Licon Instructional Technology Specialist

amuril07@sisd.net

Ext. 71684

Jody Miranda Instructional Technology Specialist

jmiranda@sisd.net

Ext. 71683

Denisa Morales Instructional Technology Specialist

dmoral14@sisd.net

Ext. 71663

MaryAnn Paez Instructional Technology Specialist

mpaez@sisd.net

Ext. 71640

Brenda Rodriguez Instructional Technology Specialist

brodri010@sisd.net

Ext. 71661

Omar Sifuentes Instructional Technology Specialist

osifue@sisd.net

Ext. 70275

Cori Stothart Instructional Technology Specialist

cstoth@sisd.net

Ext. 71640

Melissa Trejo Instructional Technology Specialist

mtrejo@sisd.net

Ext. 71662