Melissa Shields

August 26, 2010

To access Learn360 you must log-in through the APTPlus website http://www.aptv.org/APTPlus/

Student Log-in http://www.learn360.com/index.aspx

Instructions on how to access Learn360

Teachers can access Learn360 tutorials on the Help Center link located on the homepage

Embed Media log-in username:

viewaptplus password: aptplus

Learn360 recommends downloading videos as a flash video when using a Promethean or Smart Board

Teachers can not download A&E and History Channel videos, they can stream these videos

Teachers can not use Learn360 videos on the ECBOE website

September 15, 2010, Learn360 homepage will receive a new look

• Learning.com glossary terms and definitions

• Testing Window will be open from September 1, 2010 to October 15, 2010

• New Learning.com interface-SKY

To view your classes click on “My Classes”

Click on the class

You should see the log-in cards and roster on this screen Click on the on the assessment icon

Click on the on the assessment

Click on the on the assessment icon

View assessment progress

New Technology Coordinators Heather Blackmon– Gaston School Farrah Kilgo (Returning) – Ivalee Elem. Denisse Lumpkin – Southside High Donna Riley (Returning) -West End Elementary Any others???

Read /Print TC Manual (available online on District Site – Technology)

Job Summary

Coordinate all technology related professional development activities at their respective schools.

Instruct faculty on using and maintaining computers, printers, cameras, Interactive White Boards, Document Cameras, and any other devices deemed appropriate for instructional uses.

Assist with school technology purchases – work with District Technology Department to ensure all bid laws are obeyed and purchases are documented in Technology Plans. Also, purchases must be compatible with network.

Job Summary

Share what you learn (at meetings and workshops) with others in your school. VERY IMPORTANT!

Spend an average of hours a six weeks working on technology related issues. There may be some after-school and/or summer hours included.

Submit a log (signed by TC and principal) at the conclusion of each NINE weeks (within 5 days) summarizing all Technology Coordinator related activities. During our last monitoring, they were scrutinized and helped us do well.

3-Ring Binder

Every coordinator should keep a 3-Ring Binder for Technology each year.

This binder should keep hard copies of everything related to technology:Your technology logOriginal sign-in sheets from all Technology ActivitiesCopies of all Technology related Purchase OrdersSchool Technology PlanHardcopy of Technology InventoryDisaster Recovery InformationTech Coordinator Survival Kit

Employee Needs Novell Installed Trend Antivirus Program Installed GroupWise Messenger Installed GroupWise E-mail Accounts Set-Up Big Web Desk Accounts Set-Up

Instructions for installing these can be found in your Technology Coordinator Survival Notebook and online

(http://ecboe.org / Technology).

Trend Antivirus Any computer connected to the Etowah County School

District Network must be protected with Trend Antivirus Software.

Have teachers manually check their Windows Updates and Trend settings to be sure they are updating daily.

It is imperative that ALL computers are protected:AdministrativeClassroomLabsLunchroomsLaptops

One unprotected computer can cause disaster!

Randal’s Tools

Available on Technology Website under “Technology Coordinators.”

Daryl is currently working on it to make it more user-friendly.

Inventory

Windows 7 Classroom Names Donated Computers Netbooks

•Over 5300 Registered Users

•Ongoing Workshops Throughout the Year (in-house and district-wide)

•Centricity2 Upgrade this Year

Upgrades:

•Calendar•All Day Events, Multiple Calendars, “Drag and Drop” Events, Sync with Outlook and Google Calendar

 Misc.

•Apps on Overview Page (Announcements, Calendar, etc)•Channel Editor rights•No more “You’re leaving” page pop-up messages•Help files are there each time you start new project•How-to videos to walk one through the process – won’t progress until steps

are successful•Webmasters can unlock websites

 Pics

•Can resize, crop, red-eye reduction•Right click options, drop and drag

Schoolwires Reminders

Send new teachers to “New Teacher Resource Page” on district website (under Teachers’ Corner/Website Support).

Please do not delete a transferring teacher’s website. We can simply move it from one school to another.

Trouble Tickets – Big Web Desk Teachers should send tickets to you. Please use the ticket system for its intended

purpose. Emails, phone calls, and IM’s are not efficient.

For computers still under warranty: Do not transfer ticket to CO. Instead, call 1-800-IBM-SERV. They will either send a

tech to resolve the issue or replace the equipment. If you can’t resolve the issue…

○ Transfer the ticket to Melissa Shields.○ DO NOT send the ticket directly to a technician.

If you can resolve the issue…○ Close the ticket and include the appropriate information.

New Technician!

Wesley Brasher joined the Technology Department as a  Computer Hardware Technician.

 Wes worked as an Verizon salesperson/technician from 2006-2010 and has a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

AUP’s

AUP’s must be signed by every employee and student.

This must be kept on file.

Both forms are available on the Technology Website under “Internet Safety.”

Lots of New Technologies!•Flip CamerasFlip Cameras

•Sound Amplification SystemsSound Amplification Systems

•NetbooksNetbooks

•Promethean TechnologiesPromethean TechnologiesActivSlates, Wands, ActiView, ActivSlates, Wands, ActiView, ActivExpressions, ActivVotesActivExpressions, ActivVotes

New Technology Course of Study Content standards and related content included in

bullets in this document are minimum and required.

Standards (by grade level) are posted on district website under Technology.

Please work with your principal to make sure the Course of Study is being taught in your school.

Use the Scope and Sequence as a roadmap to teach the Course of Study.

Available online (Under Technology).

School Technology Plan – Due Oct. 29 The school template is available on the

district website (under Technology).

You will also be sent a copy of the system’s technology plan for review.

District Technology Goal #1

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND MASTERY OF STANDARDS

Objectives:Students regularly make use of current and emerging

technology in the learning process.Teachers appropriately and regularly assign learning

activities that integrate the use of technology tools.Teachers use technology to gather and analyze data for

improving student achievement.Educators use technology to communicate with

stakeholders at the local, district, and state level.

District Technology Goal #2

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Objectives:Educators will foster and nurture an environment

that supports innovative uses of technology.Technology resources are provided to support

the learning and technology needs of the school and community.

Distance learning opportunities are provided to enhance learning and access to curriculum content.

District Technology Goal #3

TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Objectives:Teachers, administrators and school staff are

provided high quality, research-based, job-embedded, technology professional development that is aligned with local, state, and national standards and course of study content standards.

Teachers and administrators are provided with adequate resources to enable their participation in professional development opportunities within the district and off-site.

Administrators use a variety of evaluation data to make decisions related to technology professional development.

District Technology Goal #4

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE

Objectives:Instructional spaces, library media centers, and

administrative offices have sufficient network bandwidth to support the learning, communication and administrative goals of the district.

Districts have implemented the required Internet security tools to enable teachers, administrators, and students convenient, useful, and safe access to the Internet.

Schools will have a sufficient number of Internet-enabled computers and the infrastructure necessary to support learning, communication, and administrative goals of the district.

2010 Speak-Up Results

Speak-Up Survey 2010 (Parents k-12)Do you think your child’s school is doing a good job preparing today’s students for jobs in the 21st Century?

2010 Yes – 47%

2009 Yes – 33%

Speak-Up 2010 - Parents

•What are your top 3 concerns regarding your child’s school right now?

•Funding (54%), Too Much Emphasis on Tests (16%), School Safety (16%)

•What concerns you the most about your child’s Internet use at school and home?

•Meeting strangers online (67%)

•49% of parents who responded have a Facebook page.

•If your child’s school allowed the use of cell phones for educational purposes, how likely would you be to provide one for your child? •Likely-Very Likely – 64%

ECBOE 2010 Impact Survey

Item #22.How often do you communicate with parents using communication tools like email, online forums, instant messenger, blogs, or web pages?

2008 2009 2010

49% using tools Once a Month-Daily

15.62% Never15.82% Once or twice a year12.37% About every other month19.88% At least once a month13.39% About once a week7.91% More than once a week8.11% Daily

73% using tools Once a Month-Daily

3.24% Never9.73% Once or twice a year9.54% About every other month23.66% At least once a month20.61% About once a week9.16% More than once a week19.85% Daily

75% using tools Once a Month-Daily

4.47% Never8.44% Once or twice a year6.29% About every other month18.21% At least once a month19.37% About once a week12.42% More than once a week24.67% Daily

Technology Workshops & STIPD Summer Technology Workshop

certificates Summer Technology Workshop surveys

in STIPDLog-in STIPDClick on “My History”Locate the workshop in “My History” Click on Submit Evaluation Complete the evaluation and click submit

Thanks to Our Workshop Presenters!

Chad Strawn - Glencoe Middle Kathy Russell - Hokes Bluff Middle Eric Lee - JSU Technology in Motion Rachael Couch, Mark Snead, & Clint Brannon – WEHS Charlotte Hindman & Genia Craft – Ivalee Jennifer Johnson - Sardis Lisa Richards & Dena Statum - JSJ Farrah Kilgo – Ivalee Elem. Cara Whitehead – Carlisle Elem. Kim White - Central Office Lesley Chance - Promethean Trainer Stephanie Querns – Promethean Trainer

23 Sessions Offered This Summer – Over 330 Teachers Attended!!17 Sessions Offered Summer 2009 9 Session Offered Summer 2008

ECBOE Impact Survey / Item #7Did you participate in any summer technology-focused professional development activities in the past 12 months? 2008 2009

41.99% Yes54. 97% Once or twice a year2.03% Does not apply

60.31% Yes36.64% Once or twice a year1.34% Does not apply

Summer Technology Workshops

STIPD Summer Technology Workshop Surveys

ENGAGE PLU

5 Required Activities

1. Ongoing 21st Century Professional Development for Administrators

 2. Conduct ENGAGE Training in Schools

3. Improve Web Presence

4. Join Ning and Wiki

5. Social Media Exposure – Facebook and/or Twitter

When you have completed the 5 requirements, please email Kim Mintz. Please do so before September 1, 2010.

Technology Grants $458, 156

A+ College Ready - $31,950 (HBHS and SSHS) Technology, Equipment, and Supplies

EETT Formula - $19,206 (all schools)Podcasting Tools and PD

EETT ARRA Formula - $47,000 (all schools)School Technology Coordinator Supplements

EETT ARRA Competitive - $160,000 (primarily WEHS & shared with all schools)

$125,00 for Equipment / $35,000 for PD ARC Grant - $200,000 (WEE, WEHS, SSHS, RMS, SSE,

JSJ, GES, GMS, & GHS) $150,00 for Equipment / $40,000 for PD

CONGRATS!!!!! Cara Whitehead and Farrah Kilgo

Presented at ISTE for Schoolwires

Lisa RichardsALSDE LAMP Award

Farrah KilgoALSDE Chiquita Marbury Award

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