Tech+Plan+(draft)+Infrastructure


 * 5. INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SOFTWARE COMPONENT **

//This section should outline the type of technology and the timeframe for when the various technology resources **will be obtained** in order to accomplish the Curriculum and Professional Development components.//


 * __ 5a. Describe the existing hardware, Internet access, electronic learning resources, and technical support already in the district that will be used to support support the Curriculum and Professional Development Components (sections 3 & 4) of the plan. __**

// The plan clearly summarizes the technology hardware, **electronic learning resources**, networking and telecommunication infrastructure, physical plant modifications, and technical support **existing** to support the implementation of the district’s Curriculum and Professional Development Components. You might consider using data from the current CA School Technology Survey. This section is a summary of the current technology resources. A more complete list may be placed in the appendix. // As of January 2010 we have the following hardware, **electronic learning resources,** networking and telecommunications infrastructure, **physical plan modifications,** and technical support used to support the Curriculum and Professional Development components of our plan: · 120 faculty/staff workstations (desktop computers in classrooms, department offices, staff offices, and faculty/staff media center) · 32 faculty/staff notebooks (laptop computers - 4 available for short term checkout through library) · 108 student workstations (desktop computers) o 32 in computer lab o 33 in library o 3 in college and career center o 18 in science laboratories o 4 in films lab o 4 in newspaper office o 8 in yearbook office o 6 in track???? · 64 student notebooks 3 mobile labs of 16 each 17 in Academic Resource Center 1 in Robotics · 66 Printers (1 color) · 48 LCD Projectors · 32 document cameras 12 network servers 9 network distribution facilities Internet Access – bonded T1s 1 Director/Systems Administrator - FT 1 Support Technician – F  1 network Technician - PT  Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Outlook, Photo Editor Subscriptions to a full suite (32) electronic academic databases (e.g. Britannica, Teen Health) PCR for student access to grades, calendar School website for community-wide communication Windows Movie Maker, Media Player Micro Type Pro Geometer’s Sketchpad Audacity Adobe Premier Elements
 * Hardware: **
 * Networking and Telecommunications Infrastructure: **
 * Technology Support: **
 * Electronic Learning Resources: **

// The plan clearly summarizes the technology hardware, **electronic learning resources**, networking and telecommunication infrastructure, physical plant modifications, and technical support **needed** to support the implementation of the district’s Curriculum and Professional Development Components. The plan can also include a list of items to be acquired, which may be included as an appendix. // //, //
 * __ 5b. Describe the technology hardware, electronic learning resources, networking and telecommunications infrastructure, physical plan modifications, and technical support needed by the district’s teachers, students, and administrators to support the Curriculum and Professional Development Components of the plan. __**
 * __ 5c. List of clear annual benchmarks for obtaining the hardware, infrastructure, learning resources and technical support required to support the other plan components. __**

// What technology resources are needed to implement the Curriculum and Professional Development Components of the plan? **This information can be expressed through the development of detailed action steps.** The annual benchmarks must be specific and realistic. Teachers and administrators implementing the plan should be able to discern what needs to be acquired or repurposed, by whom, and when. Use one of the tables below to organize your resources. //


 * Items to be Acquired** ||
 * Schedule/Timeline** ||
 * Person Responsible** ||
 * Document Cameras in all classrooms** ||
 * Fall 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano, Teachers** ||
 * Continual updating of projectors in the classroom** ||
 * Spring & Fall 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano, Teachers** ||
 * 1:1 Teacher Laptops** ||
 * Spring 2010 (+10)**
 * Spring 2011 (+20)**
 * Spring 2012 (100%)** ||
 * Mike Germano, Barry Thornton, Rita Leung** ||
 * Improved Connectivity Rate -> better routers, changing wireless points, etc.** ||
 * Spring 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano** ||
 * Re-Evaluate Wiring in the classrooms to support teacher laptops and better sound** ||
 * Summer 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano, Teachers** ||
 * Wireless projector and better sound equipment in the library** ||
 * Summer 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano, Susan Cordes** ||
 * 2007/2010 Microsoft Office Update** ||
 * Summer 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano** ||
 * VPN for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2010 (+10)** || ||
 * Wireless projectors for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2010 (+10)** || ||
 * More Student Netbooks/Laptops** ||
 * Summer 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano, Barry Thornton, Susan Cordes, Rita Leung** ||
 * Classroom Management Software – to be determined** ||
 * Summer 2010** ||
 * Tech Planning Committee** ||
 * Student computers in the U-Shaped Hallway** ||
 * Fall 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano, Rita Leung Maintenance** ||
 * Purchase digital cameras, flip videos, and digital video cameras for teacher/student check-out** ||
 * Fall 2011** ||
 * Susan Cordes** ||
 * VPN for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2011 (+20)** || ||
 * Wireless projectors for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2011 (+20)** || ||
 * VPN for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2012 (100%)** || ||
 * Wireless projectors for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2012 (100%)** || ||
 * Fall 2010** ||
 * Mike Germano, Rita Leung Maintenance** ||
 * Purchase digital cameras, flip videos, and digital video cameras for teacher/student check-out** ||
 * Fall 2011** ||
 * Susan Cordes** ||
 * VPN for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2011 (+20)** || ||
 * Wireless projectors for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2011 (+20)** || ||
 * VPN for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2012 (100%)** || ||
 * Wireless projectors for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2012 (100%)** || ||
 * Summer 2011 (+20)** || ||
 * VPN for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2012 (100%)** || ||
 * Wireless projectors for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2012 (100%)** || ||
 * Wireless projectors for teachers in the 1:1 laptop program** ||
 * Summer 2012 (100%)** || ||


 * ** Year 1 Benchmark ** ||  ||   ||
 * ** Recommended Actions/Activities ** || ** Person(s) Responsible ** || ** Monitoring & Evaluation ** ||


 * ** Year 2 Benchmark ** ||  ||   ||
 * ** Recommended Actions/Activities ** || ** Person(s) Responsible ** || ** Monitoring & Evaluation ** ||


 * ** Year 2 Benchmark ** ||  ||   ||
 * ** Recommended Actions/Activities ** || ** Person(s) Responsible ** || ** Monitoring & Evaluation ** ||


 * __ 5d. Description of the process that will be used to monitor whether the annual benchmarks including roles and responsibilities. __**

//This component should be addressed in the chart chosen from above. The monitoring process includes sufficient detail so that who is responsible, and what is expected is clear. Additional evaluation issues may be addressed in this section.//