1. How are We Doing?
A Look into Northside ISD’s Technology in Schools
2. Over 250,000 students, teachers and parents
(across more than 3,000 schools nationwide)
were surveyed regarding technology in schools.
Here is what they said…
3. Only 1/3 of high school students think their
school is doing a good job preparing them
for the jobs of the
future
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4. Students want access to
Digital resources
Games/virtual simulations
Video conferencing
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5. Students say:
“let me use my own
devices and tools in
the school day”
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6. Students want
24/7 access to information
Laptops for every student that can be taken
home (35%)
Fast, wireless Internet access throughout
the school (16%)
Computer labs that stay open after school and
on weekends (10%)
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7. 1 out of 2 elementary school students
play educational computer games online
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8. 1 out of 2 middle school
students create slide shows
and videos to demonstrate
their content knowledge
proficiency
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9. Middle school students have access to cell
phones (23% increase) and laptops (61% increase)
28% high schoolers have Smart phones
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10. They use technology to communicate,
organize their life, collaborate and create
content and context for their own learning
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11. They use mobile devices to:
Conduct Internet research (53 %)
Work with classmates on projects (48 %)
Play educational games (32 %)
Record lectures to listen to at a later time (32 %)
Receive alerts about upcoming homework and
tests (51 %)
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12. Half of the 6-12 grade students use
e-mail, IM and text messaging.
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13. Those who update their profile regularly
on a social network site
40% high schoolers 35% of middle schoolers
28% of 3rd–5th graders
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14. 38% share photos, videos or music
32% create new videos, music, audio
or animation
18% contribute to blogs
11% use wikis
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15. using mobile devices
within instruction
prepares students for
the world of work
(1 in 3 teachers)
mobile devices engage
students in learning
(3 in 4 administrators)
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16. Lack of access to computers and
the Internet is the primary
obstacle to using technology
at school (1 in 3 teachers)
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17. What do parents want?
Better access to computers in schools
Training for teachers on technology integration
Training for students on how to use technology
for school work
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18. 1 in 3 parents recommend
including games, video clips or
power point presentations to
help their child learn
1 in 5 parents would
include online classes in
their child’s school
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20. 100% of campuses
completely wireless
Texas teachers identified that fast, wireless Internet access was critical along with
professional development time for learning new technologies. Long Range Plan for
Technology, 2006-2020
21. In every classroom…
Internet-connected computer
Printer
Ceiling-mounted digital projector
VoIP telephone
Web-based applications and resources
22. Video-on-demand with over
5,000 educational videos,
50,000 video content clips,
and 28,000 images
Most teachers indicated that the primary impact of technology on student
performance is student engagement (57%), student achievement (46%), or
collaboration and teamwork (35%). Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
25. Personal laptops can be used by middle
and high school students to connect to
the wireless network
26. Three student(s) to every computer
Students who had access to computers in their classrooms showed more
improvement in basic skills than those who received instruction in
computer labs. Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
Encourage ubiquitous access to computers and connectivity for each
student. National Education Technology Plan
27. Smart phones, iPhones, iTouch, iPods
not allowed during the school day
YouTube, Myspace,
Facebook, gaming and
entertainment sites
are blocked from students
As more young people carry mobiles, some innovative
schools are beginning to consider how to use mobiles
as tools for K-12 education. The implications for K-12
education are dramatic: the potential for mobile
gaming and simulation, research aids, field work,
and tools for learning of all kinds is there, awaiting
development. The Horizon Report: 2009 K-12 Edition
28. Only five campuses have
video conferencing
capabilities
Videoconferencing affords enrichment activities with classroom students interacting,
at a distance, with selected peers, experts, and celebrities. Terry Anderson
30. Only educators in new schools
receive a laptop
Social networks can be accessed at school
by teachers only
The common features that unite collaborative environments are that multiple
people can work within them at once; that users can leave evidence of their
thoughts and reflections on the thoughts of others; and that they can support
users in any location at any time. The Horizon Report: 2009 K-12 Edition
Only three mobile carts with 40 iPods
each to rotate among 104 classrooms
31. Sirsi Library Management system for
student research
Computer-based instructional initiatives –
online & virtual courses, RiverDeep Destination
Math for elementary/middle school students
Provide every student access to e-learning 24/7. National Education Technology Plan
32. Bi-monthly technology training for teachers
Online courses, webinars for professional
development
Ongoing training for technology staff
100% completion of STaR Chart
Professional development must ensure that all educators understand the importance
of learning about educational technology and the many possibilities of its use. Long
Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
Teachers need access to research, examples, and innovations as well as staff
development to learn best practices. Enable every teacher to participate in e-learning
training. National Education Technology Plan
33. Although Northside ISD has made significant
strides in integrating technology and making it
accessible to students, there is still more that
the district can expand on. Expanding online
classes for students and teachers; permitting
the use of mobile devices in the classroom;
installing videoconferencing capabilities at each
school; allowing students to use social networks
for online collaborations; and providing 1 to 1
computing in classrooms are key tools for the
success of the 21st Century classroom.
34. Sources
A National Education Technology Plan: The Future is Now. 2006. Downloaded on February 12,
2010 from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/
plan/2004/site/edlite-default.html
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, A Report to the 80th Texas Legislature from the
Texas Education Agency. Downloaded on February 10, 2010 from
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/LRPTCompleteDec06.pdf
Northside Notes- February 1, 2006. Downloaded on February 12, 2010 from
http://www.nisd.net/technology/video_conf.pdf
Personal student laptops allowed in school. NISD Communications Department
July 24, 2009. Downloaded on February 12, 2010 from
http://www.nisd.net/news/articles/664
Speak Up 2007 for Students, Teachers, Parents & School Leaders. 2008. Downloaded on
February 10, 2010 from http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/index.html
Speak Up 2008 for Students, Teachers, Parents and Administrators. 2009. Downloaded on
February 10, 2010 from
http://www.tomorrow.org/docs/SU08_selected%20national_findings_complete.pdf
Reich, Steve. Music for 18 Musicians. Section 9. Steve Reich and Musicians.