Dr. Hal Guthrie, Superintendent Spring Branch ISD The Future of Learning: Using Technology to Transform Education.

Dr. Hal Guthrie, SuperintendentSpring Branch ISD

The Future of Learning:Using Technology to Transform Education

The New Education EnterpriseThe New Education Enterprise

Potential Impact on EducationPotential Impact on Education

Anytime, anywhere learning Learner-centered educationPrepare students for today’s workplaceExtend learning beyond the DistrictEngage parents and all stakeholders -

facilitate communication and collaborationOn-demand professional developmentTimely, data-driven decision-making

The SBISD VisionThe SBISD Vision

Teaches Grade 4 at Spring Woods Elementary

Has 31 students

Meet Ron MartinezMeet Ron MartinezMeet Ron MartinezMeet Ron Martinez

Ron arrives at schoolRon arrives at school

He logs onto his PC to check :– messages– his

agenda for today

Meet Ana, one of Ron’s Meet Ana, one of Ron’s studentsstudents

Meet Ana, one of Ron’s Meet Ana, one of Ron’s studentsstudents

Anna arrives…Anna arrives… Ana checks her email, her calendar

…and looks for feedback from Mr Martinez

Ron takes attendance

Reviews students’ grades, assignments

While students begin work…While students begin work…

Class continues...Class continues...

Anna and other students work independently or collaboratively to explore a rainforest

• Digital content can be delivered in many languages

•And individualized based on student needs

Class continues...Class continues...Class continues...Class continues...

Time for Planning…Time for Planning…Time for Planning…Time for Planning…

Ron Reviews TAAS Data and Ron Reviews TAAS Data and Identifies Areas for RemediationIdentifies Areas for Remediation

He individualizes lesson plans He individualizes lesson plans based on students’ needsbased on students’ needs

He individualizes lesson plans He individualizes lesson plans based on students’ needsbased on students’ needs

He selects on-line content aligned He selects on-line content aligned to standards, learning objectivesto standards, learning objectives

He selects on-line content aligned He selects on-line content aligned to standards, learning objectivesto standards, learning objectives

Creates a custom classroom Web

experience for his class with the click

of his mouse

Instruction Resumes…Instruction Resumes…Instruction Resumes…Instruction Resumes…

Back in the classroom or Back in the classroom or anywhere…anywhere…

Back in the classroom or Back in the classroom or anywhere…anywhere…

Ana signs in and goes to the class page Mr. Martinez created

Visit from the Principal…Visit from the Principal…Visit from the Principal…Visit from the Principal…

Meet Tanya Washington Meet Tanya Washington PrincipalPrincipal

Instructional leader Uses technology to

facilitate data-driven decision-making

Together they review classroom Together they review classroom progressprogress

Compare student performance by class, Compare student performance by class, grade, year, etc. grade, year, etc.

Compare student performance by class, Compare student performance by class, grade, year, etc. grade, year, etc.

Ron meets Ana’s Parents…Ron meets Ana’s Parents…Ron meets Ana’s Parents…Ron meets Ana’s Parents…

Parent conferenceParent conference

Parents review examples of Ana’s work on-line

Ana’s Parents review her performance Ana’s Parents review her performance and identify areas of strength and and identify areas of strength and

weaknessweakness

Ana’s Parents review her performance Ana’s Parents review her performance and identify areas of strength and and identify areas of strength and

weaknessweakness

Into the Evening…Into the Evening…Into the Evening…Into the Evening…

Anytime, anywhere Professional Anytime, anywhere Professional DevelopmentDevelopment

Ron earns CEU credits, graduate credits, and upgrades his teaching skillsanytime

Technology is transforming Technology is transforming teaching and learningteaching and learning

Anywhere, anytime access to instruction and communication, collaboration tools

Real-time access to student performance data

On-demand professional development

The Challenges to The Challenges to Getting ThereGetting There

Reliance on the Internet and technology mean systems can never go down

Security of student data is criticalIncreasing demand for bigger, better, faster

technologyIncreasing demand for technology services

Where do You want to spend Where do You want to spend your Resources ?your Resources ?

District PlanDistrict PlanTechnology PlanTechnology Plan

Recruit / Retain TeachersRecruit / Retain TeachersManaging District Managing District

EfficiencyEfficiencyManaging Student Managing Student

AchievementAchievementSecuritySecurity

Managing IT StaffManaging IT StaffSoftware Configuration Software Configuration

Managing IT ApplicationsManaging IT ApplicationsPC DeploymentPC Deployment

End-user SupportEnd-user SupportBreak / FixBreak / Fix

Managing EducationManaging Education

Managing Technology Managing Technology

Based on CIO priorities for 1999-2004; Gartner Group

Help Desk BenefitsHelp Desk Benefits

Centralized, single point contact Immediate responseControlled reporting/ tracking to improve problem

resolution through trend analysisUse of “Carbon Copy” and other applications to

take control of PC and fix problems remotelyIncreased time on task Increased efficiencyDecreased costs

Examples of Other IT Examples of Other IT Management ServicesManagement Services

Installation and maintenance of productsRedeployment of equipmentAsset RemovalWeb Page OrderingOn-Site Support Staff - techniciansSoftware License ordering/management

Program ManagerProgram ManagerProject Manager – Single Point of Contact“General Contractor” – manages all subcontractorsRecommends appropriate hardware based on user

requirementsManages product shipment and install schedulesManages help desk, on-site technicians Management of all service level agreementsQuarterly performance reviewsCoordinates special projectsReports to District IT Director or Chief Technology Officer

IT Services Outsourcing IT Services Outsourcing BenefitsBenefits

Manage Education - Not Technology

Simplify the Complex

Maximize IT Efficiency

Reduce TCO

Improve Technology User SatisfactionImprove Technology User Satisfaction

QuestionsQuestions