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 DOPA & CIPA.
	Dr Joy Rousseau, August 4, 2009

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• 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

 

 

 

• E-Rate Application Process resulted in $96,000 in discounts for district access to Internet and Services
• State Funds and District Budget = $84,000
• Grants = $28,000 through ESC7

1. Evaluated and updated all district security for critical data and each of the campuses (Raptorware, video surveillance, security software)
2. Evaluated teacher competencies and offered professional development to teachers on district Web 2.0 Tools for the classroom
3. Updated Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to 54 minutes on Main Distribution Facility (MDF –where all the servers reside)
4. Provided Professional Development on Podcasting server – teachers and students creating content and put lessons up for 24/7 access by parents and students
5. Purchased and implemented Rosetta Stone for ESL student
6. Updated CLASS program for Special Education Department
7. Added cable and security cameras for athletic department
8. Added computers to the athletic department for new staff members
9. Provided Professional development on News Server – Counselors, Cafeteria, Teachers, Administrators  
10. Completed installation of new video surveillance server and additional cameras for H.S. & Jr. High Campuses
11. Upgraded Barracuda Server software to handle expanding SPAM issues
12. Trained faculty on 5 Virtual Servers (Web, Joomla, Moodle, and file servers) to save money and space
13. Purchased Document Cameras for requesting teachers
14. Purchased 85 new computer systems for classrooms of requesting teachers to replace out-of-date computers
15. Purchased wireless solution for all 3 Campuses (Aruba Network solution) which can be monitored and controlled through security software
16. Completed Wireless Access to high school campus
17. Implemented 28 projectors in classrooms and 20 document cameras
18. Implemented interactive tools for classrooms (wireless tablets, Mimios, EasiTeach, Onfinity Wands, wireless mice) and conducted professional development on each tool.
19. Purchased 40 NComputing Units which deliver 4 stations per computer using XTnd Technologies (saving money and electricity) with flat screens
20. Replaced CRTS and purchased 120 LCD screens to replace CRTs saving electricity. Computed the savings to replace CRTs with LCDs at over $1500 a month.
21. Purchased netbooks to pilot for one-to-one initiative
22. Completed Survey of all faculty for needs assessment – informed principals of results and budgeted to for all requests in 2009-2010 budget.
23. Supported – over 12,200 documented  maintenance requests and help desk requests…does NOT count undocumented requests!
24. Replaced lights in H.S. Auditorium with long life and more efficient bulbs.
25. Implemented EYEQ Software for readers with difficulty.
26. Implemented WebCCAT software for benchmark testing on all campuses.
27. Purchased and Implemented Study Island for all three campuses for benchmarking and student acceleration
28. Replaced Administrative Office computers (Superintendent, Jr H Office, Maintenance Dept, & Business Offices)
29. Purchase presentation hardware – portable & creates and interactive wall.
30. Purchased new hardware & software for Special Education Department on all campuses.
31. Supported the 100% Completion  STAR Charts
32. Completed  inventory and needs assessment for network & technology and then completed Technology Plan with TEA approval
33. Completed ERATE for 3 years with $91,000 in refunds (received) and $46,000 committed for 2009-2010
34. Arranged for and shipped 120 out-dated units off-site using BASS Computers under HEPA rules and regulations.
35. Deleted 90 accounts from network (last year) and added 94 new accounts.
36. Implemented Windows SUCS server for deploying updates automatically
37. Added additional drops on each campus for full access to each classroom and commons area
38. Purchased updated switches for each campus to replace "end-of-life" switches
39. Updated older machines with new memory (RAM) for extended life.
40. Implemented 24" MACs for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier CS3 student certifications in desktop video production
41. Added additional drive to the Podcast Server to accommodate podcasts and blogs of students and teachers.
42. Upgraded Arp ISD Weather Station to report to the WeatherBug Network
43. Upgraded all software packages for district security and productivity
44. Implemented Office 2007 for secretaries and administrators
45. Purchases DVD duplicator for TigerVision Productions for distribution to parents and community
46. Ordered and installed computers for Band and Music Theory
47. Quadrupled our capacity to provide onsite backup for all district data using Linux-based servers
48. Purchased and extension on ARPISD domain name to 5 years
49. Upgraded H.S. auditorium lights and replaces dimmer modules
50. Re-designed Elementary auditorium technology for better utilization and for compliance with electrical code
51. Conducted yearly maintenance on all district computers (dusting and blowing out the insides, cleaning outsides, removing old profiles and updating all software)
52. Achieving at least a 2.4 student to 1 computer ratio on all campuses
53. Providing QuickStarts and video media for professional development on all district technology tools http://www.arp.sprnet.org/database/Tech_Center.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 ·         Parent Access to GradeSpeed TPRI (with Palms) RSCCC support, updates, and server management PASeries Curriculum on Wheels (COWs) for Jr High Eduphoria - PDAS & TRS AR/STAR/Fluent Reader Study Island SUPERNet Virtual High School Parent Access to grades E-Instruction student response systems for the classroom (CPS) Web Calendar for District Event Facilities Request Online submission fors

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 (Smartboards, Mimios, Onfinity Wands, Wireless Tablets, Document Cameras) WeatherBug Arp ISD weather station VoIP phone system for Administration and H.S. Campuses Acceptable Use Policy Initiation Process for all students, faculty, and staff

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
• Student Response Systems (E-Instruction CPS)
• 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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