Thursday, December 10, 2009

Wireless Presentation Devices

Several leaders have asked me to provide information on wireless presentation devices that can be used with the new classroom LCD projectors. Here are the two models that have been recommended to me:

Calavera Hills Elementary has had good success with the Interlink device that costs about $65 per unit.

Our Purchasing Department can also procure a similar device from Targus for $43. Contact Rick Keskey for details.

Please use the comment option to post additional ideas. Thanks.

Devin

Friday, August 14, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

School Loop CUSD Admin Group

Password Support: Where To Go For Help

Computer Log In
If possible, complete Tech Support Request. If impossible, talk to Administrative Assistant.
http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/staff.html

Outlook
Your log-in and password are the same for Outlook as they are to log into your computer.

Note: When checking Web Outlook from home, be sure to begin your log-in with csd\
http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/staff.html

For tips please check Tech Tidbits:
http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/Pdfs/Staff/TechTidbits1-1.pdf

Aeries or ABI
Talk to Administrative Assistant.

Data Director
Call (877)993-2633
http://www.achievedata.com/carlsbadusd

School Loop
Contact your school site webmaster.
http://www.schoolloop.com/

Phones
Call Sharan Merchant at x5052. If impossible, talk to Administrative Assistant.
http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/staff.html

CUSD Tech Plan Goals 2009-2010

Curriculum

  • 75% of students will score proficient or above in ELA and Math on the CST
  • 70% of students will use standards-based software.
  • 70% of teachers will plan lessons that require technology skills and assess their students and their ability to perform those skills.
  • 95% of all teachers will administer standards-based assessments.
  • Attain 4-1 ratio of students to computers at every school.
  • 70% of students will demonstrate technology literacy skills at their grade level.
  • 90% of all teachers will use Data Director to access and record data.
  • District, school, and teacher e-mail established. 40% of teachers post information on class web sites, i.e. homework and activities.

Professional Development

  • 50% of Teachers and Administrators will use multimedia presentation to integrate internet resources and standards based software.
  • 95% of teachers and administrators will have been trained and will use data reports from the data management system to modify instruction.
  • 90% of teachers will incorporate homework assignments on classroom web pages
  • 100% of teachers will use PDExpress.

Infrastructure

  • Install wireless technology implementation.
  • Provide Internet filtering throughout the WAN.
  • Install and maintain acquired hardware and software.
  • Each site will report technology problems by e-mailing or completing a support request form for the Director of Information Systems.
  • Review and modify (if needed) procedures previously implemented. Assess the need for additional personnel to provide support for data management system.
  • Conduct yearly reviews to ensure adequate bandwith and new product requirements are met.

Software Purchase Proposal