Danielle Arnold IUS W540 Spring 2014

TECHNOLOGY PLAN
I. Description of district/schools technology policies: Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is a public school district located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. JCPS operates 150 schools with more than 97,500 students making it the 28th largest school district in the United States. The district is governed by an elected seven member Board of Education that selects and hires a Superintendent who serves as the system's chief executive. The current Superintendent is Dr. Donna Hargens. Jefferson County Public Schools: Digital Technology Mission Statement Digital Technologys Mission is to provide world-class communications and technology support services to insure safe, resourced, supported, and equipped schools: Ensure the community has telephone access to all JCPS facilities. Ensure 24x7 access to voice and data networks (internet). Ensure networks are safe, reliable and protected from intrusion. Provide technical service for hardware, phone systems, software and network devices (printers, servers, routers, switches, etc.). Install, maintain and update PC software, network software, server software, phone software and virus protection software. Manage and disburse KETs and e-Rate funds. Manage Wireless Access implementation and support. Research emerging technology that assists educational needs. Coordinate vendors on network installation and repair. Currently, there are over 44,000 workstations, 6,500 printers, over 6,000 pieces of network equipment, and more than 14,000 telephone handsets being supported and maintained by the Digital Technology Unit. There are approximately 125 miles of fiber optic infrastructure constructed, owned and maintained by the District which link schools, and approximately 40,000 network drops operating at 10/100 megabit speed in classrooms and offices. All conventional schools have a 1-gigabit WAN connection, and the District has a 1-gigabit connection to the Internet. There are also over 4000 wireless access points in use at schools. The Digital Technology Unit makes approximately 22,000 service calls annually servicing all JCPS locations. JCPS Policies and Procedures: All information technology policies and procedures for Jefferson County Public Schools are listed on the JCPS website. The site contains links to documents created by JCPS covering a wide range of topics. The Policy and Procedure website is broken down into two sections: User and Technology User Policies and Procedure Topics: I. Supported Hardware/Software II. Security III. Network Attachment Authorization IV. Dial-Up Network V. Operations VI. Access to Network Services

VII. Construction/Modification of Networks VIII. Formation of a School Technology Subcommittee IX. Acceptable-Use Policy Agreement X. Posting of School Information, Student Work, and Department Information on the YVNM XI. Use of KTLN or Video-Conferencing Classrooms XII. Amendment and Change Procedures Technology Policies and Procedure Topics: I. Documentation JCPS Student Technology Policy: JCPS has created an Acceptable Use Policy for all JCPS students. The Use Policy is located in the Student Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline booklet. The Acceptable Use Policy states Access is a privilege, not a right. When students and parents/guardians sign the acknowledgement of receipt, both are accepting access to the district Internet and electronic mail through the JCPS Network, JCPSNet. All guidelines students must follow are outlined on page 29 of the Student Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline booklet. Students will: Use the JCPS Networks for educational purposes, such as conducting research for assignments consistent with the JCPS academic expectations Use appropriate language, avoiding swearing, vulgarities, and abusive language. Students will NOT: Transmit or receive materials in violation of federal or state laws or regulations pertaining to copyrighted or threatening materials; or transmit or receive obscene or sexually explicit materials Use the JCPS Networks for personal or commercial activities, product promotion, political lobbying, or illegal activities Break into/Attempt to break into another computer network Damage/Attempt to damage, move, or remove software, hardware, or files Use unauthorized multiuser games Send or forward chain letters Download or use unauthorized software products that adversely affect network performance Create or share computer viruses Share access to their JCPS Network account or use another persons account Maliciously attempt to harm or destroy data of another user Use the JCPS Networks to otherwise violate the JCPS Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline Use the JCPS Networks to disrupt the efficient operation and/or educational programs of JCPS

JCPS Employee Technology Policy: JCPS has also created an Acceptable Use Policy for all JCPS employees. The JCPSNet Employee Acceptable Use Policy states that employees are given access to electronic mail and Internet to support employees in carrying out the educational business of Jefferson County Public Schools. The same student policy applies to employees, Access is a privilege, not a right. Employees are required to sign a JCPSNet Employee Acceptable Use Policy User Agreement Form and schools are required to maintain a copy on file. The JCPSNet Employee Use Policy lists the dos and donts of use.

Employees will: Use the network for the educational business of JCPS such as conducting research and communicating with others in regard to school business Use appropriate language, avoiding swearing, vulgarities, or abusive language Employees will NOT: Transmit or receive materials in violation of federal or state laws or regulations pertaining to copyrighted, threatening or obscene materials, including sexually explicit materials Use JCPSNet for personal or commercial activities, product promotion, political lobbying, or illegal activities Break into/attempt to break into another computer network Damage/attempt to damage, move, or remove software, hardware or files Use unauthorized multi-user games Send or forward chain letters Use unauthorized software products (such as PointCast) which adversely affect network performance Create or share computer viruses Share access to their JCPSNet account, or use another persons account Maliciously attempt to harm or destroy data of another user Use network resources to disrupt the efficient operation and/or educational programs of the Jefferson County Public Schools JCPSNet communications are not private, and may be reviewed by JCPS personnel, or by someone appointed by them, to ensure that all guidelines are followed. Violation of the terms listed above will result in a loss of access to JCPSNet, and may result in other disciplinary or legal action. Use of public property for personal gain is a felony. Violators may be subject to prosecution

Jeffersontown High School Student Handbook: In Jeffersontown High Schools student handbook, there is a section headed Electronic Equipment. In that section, the handbook states, While under JCPS authority, student use computers and other electronic equipment in compliance with applicable rules and state law. Students are prohibited from using electronic equipment (including, but not limited to, computers, audio and video players/recorders, faxes/telephones, and duplication machines) to send, receive, access, or duplicate material that is pornographic, threatening, harassing, or otherwise violates classroom, local school, or district rules. Violations may result in suspension, and/or alternative placement. Jeffersontown High School is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic equipment at school. II. Analysis of Classroom: Student Populations and Socio-Economic Status/Factors Jeffersontown High School: The original Jeffersontown High School opened in 1925 and was located at what is now College Drive and Galene Drive. The first graduating class was in 1929 and graduated eleven students. The original school colors of green and white, proudly adorning their mascot named The Gentlemen. The high school was an extension of the

original Jeffersontown Elementary School in J-town at Dell Road and College Drive, which opened in 1914. The school was seriously damaged by a fire in 1940 and had to conduct some classes in church classrooms in the area. The original school was closed in 1950 in favor of the newly opened Eastern High School in Middletown. With the final graduating class "The class of 1950"; there were about 500 students in attendance counting the underclassmen that final year. Those remaining students and students that followed were split between Fern Creek High School and Eastern High School. J-town citizens, however, wanted a school of their own and fought for the restoration of Jeffersontown High School. In 1966, a new Jeffersontown High School reopened at 9600 Old Six Mile Lane, with the new schools first graduating class in 1970. The new school colors were maroon and white, proudly adorning their mascot The Chargers. The school has seen many improvements, social changes and other historic events through the years. Jeffersontown High School has a long and rich tradition in the community, which has encouraged and nurtured champion caliber programs in academics, arts, music, ROTC, sports, vocational and other programs. Currently, Jeffersontown High Schools faculty consists of 1 principal, 3 assistant principals, 3 counselors, 75 regular education teachers, 12 ECE teachers, and 35 classified staff. Jeffersontown High School Student Population:
Total Enrollment Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) Full-Time Teachers Student / Teacher Ratio CLASS: 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade STUDENT DIVERSITY: American Indian/Alaskan Native Enrollment (% of total) Asian Enrollment (% of total) Black Enrollment (% of total) 0.4% 2% 41% 403 students 306 students 252 students 220 students 1209 52% 59% 75 16 : 1

Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander (% of total) Hispanic Enrollment (% of total) White Enrollment (% of total) Two or More Races Enrollment (% of total) GENDER: Male (% of total) Female (% of total) ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS: Free Lunch Program (% of total) Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total) Total Economically Disadvantaged

0.5% 8% 48% 0.3%

56% 44%

51% 8% 59%

Pros and Cons of Technology Resources Jeffersontown High School Hardware Inventory:
TYPE OF HARDWARE: Faculty Computers Student Computers Printers SMART Boards in Classrooms iPads Clicker Systems Document Cameras Projectors NUMBER OF EACH: 100 550 25 6 25 5 12 87

At Jeffersontown High School, the building if filled with multiple pieces of technology. Jeffersontown is an engineering magnet so computers are integral for our schools mission. The building contains 9 teacher classrooms with 30 computers in each, 2 open access computer labs with 30 computers, 1 Plato lab with 30 computers, 12 computers are located in the library for student use, and 2 chemistry labs with 8 computers in

each lab. Jeffersontown High School also possesses 2 portable laptop lab carts. Each lab cart contains 20 laptops that teachers are able to use in their classrooms. Each classroom is equipped with a teacher computer and projector and most classrooms have at least one other computer for student use. Jeffersontown High School Software Inventory:
TYPE OF SOFTWARE: Windows 7 Microsoft Office Infinite Campus Study Island Plato

All computers at Jeffersontown High School run Windows 7 and have Microsoft Office loaded on them. Per district orders, many computers were removed from classrooms because they could not support running Windows 7. Microsoft Office allows students to use programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
PROS of TECHNOLOGY: Every teacher is issued their own employee computer CONS of TECHNOLOGY: Must have a STC that is able to maintain a large number of pieces of technology for a large number of employees

Every teacher is issued their own employee projector

When server goes down, instructional time is interrupted

Jeffersontown High School is equipped with a larger number of pieces of technology

Employees must be trained on how to properly use each piece of technology

Open access computer labs are available to any teacher

Open access computer labs are filled quickly and teachers must plan well in advance for computer time

Every math teacher is issued a document camera to use in their classroom for easy math instruction

Clicker systems give teachers and students immediate feedback on progress in the curriculum

Students have daily access to computers and the Internet in their classrooms, library or computer labs

 Adaptive/Assistive Hardware and Software that assist Students with Special Needs All students at Jeffersontown High School have access to technology in our building. At J-town, we have three unit classrooms that contain Functional Mental Disability (FMD) students. Many of the students use technology on a daily basis to help with communication.
ASSISTIVE / ADAPTIVE HARDWARE and SOFTWARE iPads / iPods Tablet with apps Proloque2go software for iPads/iPods Talk to Text software Students speak into a piece of hardware and software translates speech to text Boardmaker software Allows to make visual choices for students, as well as, visual button overlays for other speech-generating devices

Touchscreen Computers Usually paired with Boardmaker software

Switches Emits a recording or can be connected to another piece of technology Example: Switch connected to a blender will allow the immobile student to participate in a cooking lesson by using the blender when needed

Noise-Canceling Headphones For those sensitive to noises

Go-Talks Another speech-generating device using visual pictures

SMART Board Lessons become interactive

SMART software Allows presentations to be interactive for students

Digital Timers Provide reinforcements for behavioral interventions or remind students to move on to the next activity in their schedule

Large Print Keyboards keyboards provides larger keys and higher contrast on keys

 Technology Resources that affirm Diversity and address Cultural and Language Differences My classroom is directly across from one of the ESL (English as a Second Language) classrooms at Jeffersontown High School. I am able interact with a large portion of our ESL population and see their struggles in the classroom.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE: Transact WEBSITE: http://www.transact.com

Transact allows teachers to connect with ESL parents in 21 languages. Teachers have the ability to send hundreds of parent notices. Transact provides teachers a way to communicate with ESL parents about academic student notices, health, registration, school lunch or discipline. Benchmark Universe http://www.benchmarkuniverse.com

With a yearly subscription, Benchmark Universe provides teachers and students with The Complete Virtual Library that includes 1,800+ English and Spanish titles with leveled content. Web-based formats provide students and teachers with 24/7 access. Teachers may search for and assign books by level, content area and themes to differentiate instruction. Benchmark Universe also includes online teacher guides and resources. International Childrens Digital Library http://en.childrenslibrary.org

The International Childrens Digital Library offers users access to The Library. The Library provides books from all around the world. Users are able to choose books shown in multiple languages and are able to narrow their search by age range, length of book, fiction or nonfiction, and characters. Learners Dictionary http://www.learnersdictionary.com

Learners Dictionary is an American English Dictionary for ESL students. The website provides studen ts with a Word of the Day, so new vocabulary can be learned. The site also provides users with a list of 3,000 words that every ESL student needs to know. Users that are logged in are able to create a My Learners Dictionary where they can store new and learned vocabulary words. ESL LiveBinders http://www.livebinders.com

JCPS has provided a LiveBinder through there ESL webpage. The LiveBinder is titled Differentiating Instruction for English Learners. LiveBinder allows users to create a binder of resources. JCPSs binder contains information on visual organizers, linking prior learning, building background and providing interaction opportunities to ESL students. The Learning Edge https://student.hbedge.net

The Hampton-Brown Edge website provides links to the textbook that ESL students are using in the JCPS classroom. The

website also supplies users with handbooks on Reading, Writing, and Language & Learning. Links to student journals and workbooks are provided on the site. Daves ESL Cafe http://www.eslcafe.com

Daves ESL Caf is a website to link ESL students to teachers from around the world. The site enables students to work on grammar lessons, idioms, phrasal verbs, slang, and quizzes. Daves ESL Caf provides students multiple forums to discuss topics on several cultural topics. ESL Partyland http://www.eslpartyland.com

ESL Partyland is a site for both teachers and students. Teachers are able to find lesson plans and resources for teaching ESL students. Students are able to use resources from the ESL Partyland site to help learn English. Lessons give ESL students more opportunities to practice using, speaking and reading English. ESL Printables http://www.eslprintables.com

Multiple types of worksheets are provided by ESL Printables. The website allows users, especially English Language teachers to exchange resources: worksheets, lesson plans, and activities. ESL Printiables collection is growing every day with the help of many teachers who provide information. ESL Mania http://www.eslmania.com

ESL Mania is for adult learners and teachers. Users have a chance to learn new idioms, practice their grammar, improve their accent, get lessons in business English, read ESL book chapters, and get teaching tips for helping ESL students. SpanishDict http://www.spanishdict.com/translate/esl

SpanishDict website helps users with translation and learning Spanish. The site provides 1,000,000,000 Spanish translations, 10,000 verb conjugations, and 60 videos to help users learn Spanish. The site lists a Word of the Day that gives the pronunciation, definition, and examples of how to use the word correctly.

School or classroom management strategies Jeffersontown High School is equipped with two open access computer labs, which holds 30 desktop computers. To sign up for the computer lab, teachers must put their name down on the computer lab calendar that is located in Office B. Teachers are able to sign up for multiple days and for whatever periods they need the lab. The computer labs are on a first come, first serve basis. Teachers must plan ahead if they know they will need the computer lab on a certain day. No food or drinks are allowed in the computer labs. Jeffersontown does not have a set of rules for the computer labs. Each teacher manages the lab under his or her own rules. If there is any damage to any computers or any computers are not working, the School Technology Coordinator (STC) is suppose to be contacted and informed of that information. The two portable laptop carts are also on a first come, first serve basis. Teachers must notify the librarian when the laptop carts are needed and she will put the teacher on the schedule. Since there are only 20 laptops on each cart, most teachers must check out both carts to cover the number of students in their class. Again there are no set rules for using the laptops in the classroom. Teachers are responsible for making sure computers are used correctly and taken care of while in their classroom. Again, if any computers are not in working order the STC should be notified as well as the librarian.

For my ECE Chemistry classes, I utilize the portable laptop carts when students need to use computers for portfolio pieces or chemistry simulations. Having the computers in my classroom allows me to continue instruction until I am ready for students to be using the computers. The laptop computers are numbered so I issue the computers to the students according to alphabetical order. No food or drink are allowed at the student tables when computers are issued. Once powered up and logged in, I use my computer and projector to show students where they need to be on their screens. I always have a login list for the students who forget their logins or passwords, so no time is lost looking up information. To be sure my students are working on what they need to be and not searching the web for the latest pair of Jordans, I make sure that I am always circulating around the room watching them work. If a student is off task, I ask them to change what they are doing and refocus on the assignment at hand. When there is 5 minutes left in class, I ask students to either save what they were working on or close down any simulation. Students log off the computers and shut them down. Once computers are turned off, students bring the laptop up to the cart and return it to the numbered slot. Wide Area Networks (WAN) for School Districts The JCPS Wide Area Network (WAN) is maintained by the Telecommunications Unit of Informational Technology. The Telecommunications Unit is responsible for authorizing the attachment of any device to the network (computers, printers, servers, etc.). Anyone desiring access to the network will be required to perform a Domain login. Operations Policies and Procedures: JCPSNet must have regular maintenance and updates. JCPS has set up a standard for when maintenance is done and when back-up procedures are used. Maintenance Windows Access to the Internet, the central server, or e-mail will be normally available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any scheduled maintenance or down time will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday or on weekends. However, emergency maintenance may need to be performed at anytime. Connectivity to the Internet and e-mail outside the District is contingent on the availability of the state-provided communications link between JCPS and the Internet. Back-up Procedures All users are responsible for backup of the data on their individual workstations. With the exception of the central computer, there are no scheduled backups for workstations provided by Educational Technology personnel. For instructional workstations, CES personnel can assist employees with the backup procedures for instructional software or data. The STC or cost-center heads designee is responsible for organizing a routine for weekly backup of student and staff data files. This routine may involve the use of peripherals and data-storage drives and should include a scheme for rotating the storage media on a biweekly basis. Analysis of Needs Jeffersontown High School is outfitted with a large technology collection. However, improvement in technology resources can always be made and new technology integrated into the school can only help increase student achievement and engagement.

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Open Access Computer Labs Jeffersontown High School needs 2 more Open Access Computer Labs. The labs currently are always filled and it is difficult to find open time when you need it. Extra computer lab space would make it easier for teachers to integrate more technology into their curriculum and allow teachers to use the computer labs for required portfolio pieces. 2. Portable iPad Cart Currently, most of the iPads are owned by the Foreign Language Department. A few other teachers do have iPads but overall, we do not have many in the school. Laptops are big and bulky and logging into them can take a long time. Many times, teachers do not need a full keyboard for certain applications or simulations that they are performing in class. iPads are a great alternative to the laptop. Jeffersontown High School could use 2 portal iPad carts with 30 iPads in each. There would be enough iPads for every student in the class. 3. Clicker Sets Clickers are an amazing tool for student instruction and feedback. Jeffersontown High School is divided in to Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Each PLC at Jeffersontown High School should have a clicker set to share. Teachers would be able to make quizzes, games, or presentations to share with each other and use the clickers to assess their students. Jeffersontown High School currently has 17 PLCs, so 12 more clicker sets would be needed. 4. Document Cameras Document cameras allow teachers an easy way to use technology to lead instruction in the classroom. Not having a document camera in my room, I understand how difficult it can be to show students any document. I have to scan the document and depending on if I have my computer connected to my scanner, then I have to either email the document to myself or upload the document from a jumpdrive. The process can be troublesome and takes time away from student instruction. Document cameras can be used in multiple ways to enhance instruction. Jeffersontown High School would benefit by adding 50 document cameras so there was a document camera in every classroom.