The Arp Technology Department plans all initiatives and implementations of technology infrastructure and tools in alignment with the Texas Education Agency's Technology Plan for 2010-2020, ERATE Guidelines and Policies, Title II Part D Federal Entitlement, local needs assessments, and CIPA.
	Arp ISD Awarded Technology Grant for $26,145.00 through ESC7

Update: July, 2009 -- Click twice on buttons

 

• Current Tech Tools: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/TECHPLAN/Tech_Initiatives.htm#tools

• Tech Initiatives: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/TECHPLAN/Tech_Initiatives.htm

• Tech Integration Demonstrations: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/default/tech/Tech_demos.htm

• Technology Resources for the Classroom: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/default/tech/Resources2.htm

• Software supported by the district: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/default/TECHPLAN/software_support.htm

• Elementary Software: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/curric/index2.htm

• TAKS Preparation: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/curric/index.htm

   

1. Xerox Scanning and Digital Record Storage on all campuses.
2. Installed new District Print Shop: Xerox color copier for booklets, posters, and flyers.
3. Updated Uninterrupted Power Supply to 45 minutes on Main Distribution Facility (MDF – or where all the servers reside)
4. Initiated Podcasting server – teachers and students creating content
5. Upgraded BCM server & added 10 more phones to the Voice over IP system in the High School
6. Planned, budgeted, and implemented for install of 22 more projectors and Interactive Technologies in requesting classrooms
7. Initiated News Server – Counselors, Cafeteria, Jr H. Teachers using it  
8. Completed installation of new switches & fiber for faster access and more ports on all campuses
9. Implemented new Cafeteria System for POS and Reporting to TEA
10. Implemented new Time Clock System for tracking employee’s time
11. Upgraded Barracuda Server to handle expanding SPAM issues
12. Purchased and implemented 5 Virtual Servers (Web, Joomla, and file servers) to save money and space
13. Purchased Document Cameras for requesting teachers
14. Purchased 35 new computer systems, 30 laptops
15. Purchased wireless mobile computing lab (24 computers) for H.S.
16. Completed Wireless Access to high school campus
17. Purchased 40 NComputing Units which deliver 4 stations per computer using XTend Technologies (saving money and electricity)
18. Purchased 120 LCD screens to replace CRTs saving electricity. Computed the savings to replace CRTs with LCDs at over $1500 a month.
19. Purchased 4 different netbooks to pilot for one-to-one initative
20. Completed Survey of all faculty for needs assessment – informed principals of results.
21. Supported –so far this year over 4200 documented  maintenance requests and help desk requests…does NOT count undocumented requests!
22. Replaced lights in H.S. Auditorium with long life and more efficient bulbs.
23. Purchased and Implemented EYEQ Software for readers with difficulty.
24. Researched & Purchased WebCCAT software for benchmark testing on all campuses.
25. Purchased Study Island for all three campuses for benchmarking and student acceleration
26. Replaced Administrative Office computers (Superintendent, Jr H Office, Maintenance Dept, & Business Offices)
27. Purchase Onfinity presentation hardware – portable & creates and interactive wall.
28. Purchased new hardware & software for Special Education Department on all campuses.
29. Supported the 100% Completion  STAR Charts
30. Completed  inventory and needs assessment for network & technology and then completed Technology Plan with TEA approval
31. Completed ERATE for 3 years with $91,000 in refunds (received) and $30,000 committed
32. Arranged for and shipped 120 out-dated units off-site using BASS Computers under HEPA rules and regulations.
33. Deleted 90 accounts from network (last year) and added 94 new accounts.
34. Updated older machines with new memory (RAM) for extended life.

 

• Purchased 5 TUFF CAMs for Elementary students  at a reduced TCEA conference price of $140 each versus $180.

 

• Purchased Easiteach Dance Mat for Interactivity for the kinesthetic learner. Demonstration lab for check out.  @ $ 349.

 

• Assisted CTE courses in planning for next year with tools and supplies.

 

 

GradeSpeed TPRI (with Palms) RSCCC CSCOPE Curriculum on Wheels (COWs) for Jr High Eduphoria - PDAS & TRS AR/STAR/Fluent Reader Study Island SUPERNet Virtual High School PASeries Parent Access to grades

Surveillance  Monitors Spam Filter URL Filters Backups NOVATime ClassServer Courseware Server Moodle Courseware Server Joomla News Server Network Accounts Email & Mail Groups Interactive Classroom Tools (CPS, Smartboards, Mimios, Onfinity Wands, Wireless Tablets, Document Cameras)

OdyessyWare Credit Recovery and Acceleration TMDS/TSDS- Taks-like tests Virtual High School TestNAV – TAKS online WebCCat - benchmarks TigerTube - Blogs and Podcasting Wireless access (HS) with Jr H and elementary coming onboard in 2009 DANA keyboards for students with dyslexia UnitedStreaming (Discovery Education) Rosetta Stone (ESL)

 

 

 

GOAL 1:   Reduce the Cost of Ownership for Technology Tools (more energy efficient technologies)

• Replace all CRTs with LCD screens AND/OR All-in-One Systems reduces power (kW) usage by more than 2/3rds
• Purchase Projectors with less expensive bulbs. ($299 versus $600). Accepting projectors on your campus –necessitates campuses budgeting for bulb replacements. Figure about ¼ each year…

 

• E PC from Asus – the size of your hand   @ $345.00 each (Linux based) –ALL SOFTWARE on this MACHINE IS FREE.

 

• ACER Netbook – the size of a book  @ $450 each (Windows based)

 

• Reduce the # of computers by 1/5 using the 4 to 1 Thin Client Solution. 4 Computer Stations for every 1 computer --Thin Client Technology @ $1716 for 4 stations. Reduces power (kW)  usage by 2/3rds.
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• Reduce the cost of software by utilizing Linux-based and freeware where possible:
  • Example: WANT TO PLAY JEOPARDY? You can build one too!

 

 

GOAL 2: Set up campus demonstrations for Technology Tools for previewing and selection by Teachers.

 

 

• MIMIO - interactive whiteboard technology: allows teacher to keep use of whiteboard while making whiteboard an interactive tool.
• AVRover Technology makes any wall an Interactive Board Play Video for More Info

 

• Mini Box for carts  and portability.

 

• Ease of Use: Laptop Tablet  Takes the place of PDA, paper, camera, and laptop @ $1710

 

• EasiTeach Software – for creating 4 core subject area Interactive Lessons for Interactive Boards & Podcasting. Teachers can build Math, Science, SS, and LA lessons with two to three mouse clicks…for best practices with Smart Boards. I have purchased the Elementary Package and the MS/HS package & site licenses.

 

• Purchased one PC tablet with Science Probes to demonstrate and loan to each campus. This is a fully functioning PC Tablet, water proof, and wireless for field work. Over 250 sensors & probes available.  PC with 5 probes ~ $990.

 

• http://www.mathresources.com/products/insidemath/im_nova.html Can be used for Math as well.

 

GOAL 3: Equalize classroom Access to Interactive Tools for improved Student Environment

• Purchased Easiteach Dance Mat for Interactivity for the kinesthetic learner. Demonstration lab for check out.  @ $ 349.
• Wireless Tablets (where appropriate) for use with projectors and EasiTeach Software
• EasiTeach Software Total Package for interactive classrooms
  • Secondary Package
  • Elementary Packages
• Age Appropriate Hands-on Technology Tools
• eBlocks  for PreK-3^rd Phonetics, Math, and ESL applications promotes learning through Technology and Kinesthetic (Hands-on) learning (complete set $990)
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• Projectors mounted in all requesting classrooms
• Interactive Teaching Tools in classrooms (Mimio, Smart Board, AVRover)
• District & Campus Level Software Solutions by request
• Pilot a Wireless Lab in the H.S. for additional considerations.
• Expand the use of wireless technology where appropriate. It is slower and more insecure than hard wires…but serves a purpose in one-to-one technology.
• Pilot a one-to-one technology initiative in the district starting with 6-8th grades.

 

 

GOAL 4:  Support Faculty & Staff on appropriate use of Technology Tools and Integration Techniques for improved STAR Chart scores.

• Create Quickstarts on the Web
• Provide in classroom support for initiation of new technologies (interactivity, Smartboards, AVRover, Mimio, E-Instruction, etc.)
• Offer Classes on Moodle, Joomla, ClassServer, Web Pages, and Desktop Publishing for CPE credit

 

• Provide One-to-One Wireless Technologies for the Classroom (Wireless labs)
• Develop expression and presentation skills among students using document cameras and interactive technologies:
  • Best Practices with Document Cameras: http://www.avermedia-usa.com/presentation/averforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45

GOAL 5: Security Issues for Network Resources

• Xerox Scanning and Copier Email capability secures student documents on the network. Capability is tremendous.
• Expand the use of Digital Resources (Scanning and Storage) for convenient search and retrieval through outside company- Dimension Imaging.
• Expand access from home by providing VPNetwork – login from home and access all district resources.
• Implemented off-site backup to UT Health Center for ALL data in case of fire, flood, or wind.
• Implemented iVault backup to New Jersey for all critical data (payroll and PEIMS)
• UPS for uninterrupted service.

 

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