week 5 darden multimedia presentation 3
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CYPRESS
FAIRBANKS
ISD
21st Century Learning Enhanced by
Technology
Adaptation of image from NYC Bar Program Careers in Technology
District Facts
Cypress FairbanksLocated Northwest of Houston, Texas
Cypress Fairbanks is one of the largest school districts in Texas
Includes 11 high, 16 middle and 52 elementary schools, as well as 4 special program facilities (Cy-Fair ISD, March 01, 2011)
Named “Best Large School District in Texas” by the
H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards (Pape, 2012) in May 2012
Adaptation of image from www.houstonareaschooldistricts.com
District Facts
CFISD currently has:
83 campuses
106,114 students
45% of student population Economically Disadvantaged
100% of campuses have internet connectivity
3:1 ratio of students to computers
1:1 ratio of teachers to computers
Budget of $516.40 in tech expenditures per pupil (Cy-Fair ISD, March 01, 2011)
CFISD introduced computing technology into its schools before 1994. To date CFISD has seen “a rapid infusion of services and capabilities” (Cy Fair ISD, 2011) throughout the district.
District’s Vision
CFISD seeks to provide its teachers and
students with necessary tools that
enhance instruction and learning in the
digital age.
“The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will be an exemplary educational community, dedicated to the
highest standards of quality at all levels and in all areas of
endeavor. All students, parents, community members,
and district employees, respecting and valuing each
other, will be committed to providing all students with an
education which enables them to live successfully in an
ever-changing society” (CFISD Student Handbook, n.d., p. HB-2).
Current Use of Technology
Curriculum-based software for students PK-12 Integrated textbook software District-wide professional development in technology On-line library services (at school and from home) High speed Internet access Network storage for collaboration and sharing of best
practices Computer access and printers for teachers Electronic grades (including parent access) and e-mail Wireless laptops for students, including a 1:1 program in 11th
grade United States History Distance learning technology and web conferencing
technology (Cy-Fair, March 01, 2011, p. 4)
Current Use of Technology
24/7 anytime access for students, teachers and, in some instances, parents connection to Cloud resources like, Project Share, Read 180 Community Blogs, and Brain Pop.
http://www.brainpop.com/
http://educatorcommunity.scholastic.com/
http://projectsharetexas.org/
Current Use of Technology
Cy-Fair TV
Cy-Fair Podcasts
PDF Info Docs
CFISD Provides an Innovative District Website
Proposed Technology Expansions
1. Increase frequency and level of tech utilization in teaching & learning
2. Maintain and increase the level of and access to educator professional development
3. Continue investments in leadership and supports as well as in upgrades and new technology
4. Provide infrastructure that allows all users 24/7 access to achieve Advance or Target Tech levels consistent with Texas STaR
“In developing this plan, CFISD has used STaR, LRPT, the TEKS as well as 21st Century Learning Skills and the International Society for Technology in Education Standards as the principal determinants of need” (Cypress-Fairbanks, 2011, p. 4).
Anticipated Outcomes
Seamless integration of technology into a student centered learning environment
Increased variety and frequency of tech tools used within the learning design
Increase use of tools that demonstrate Advanced Tech collaboration and tech application
100% staff participation in at least 20 hours of technology professional development
Improved district level innovation that improves student achievement and operational effectiveness
Recommendations
1. Expand the definition of stakeholders to included viable resources that are outside of the school district.
Include collaboration with schools, institutions of higher learning, businesses, and people beyond district geography to promote an equity of access effort that allows anytime, anywhere access for all.
Recommendations
2. Create a plan and policy that allows
students to Bring Your Own Tech
(BYOT) across the district.
This would comply with the
National Education Technology
Plan 2010 recommendation that
“Internet access devices [are
available] for every student and
teacher” (Nagel, p. 2) and increase
schools’ ability to connect every
child to a computer or internet
device for instruction.
References
Cy-Fair ISD Technology Plan 2011-2014. (March 01, 2011). Retrieved from
http://www.cfisd.net/dept2/technology/Technology%20Plan.pdf
Cypress-Fairbanks independent School District. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.cfisd.net/
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Student Handbook. ( n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.cfisd.net/aboutour/studenthdbk.pdf
Durham, K., Taylor, J., & Foster, K. (2008). Cy-Fair ISD a family history. Retrieved from
http://www.cfisd.net/movies/history/history.htm
Nagel, D. (2010, November 9). National ed tech plan puts technology at the heart of education
reform. The journal. Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/11/09/national-ed-
tech-plan-puts-technology-at-the-heart-of-education-reform.aspx?sc_lang=en
Pape, J. (2112, May 8). Cy-Fair ISD named best large school district in Texas. Instant news
Katy.com. Retrieved from http://instantnewskaty.com/2012/05/08/35540
[Untitled photograph of a earth with arrows]. Retrieved May 12, 2012, from
http://tourolawcso.blogspot.com/2012/03/nyc-bar-program-careers-in-technology.html
[Untitled map of Greater Houston school districts]. Retrieved May 12, 2012, from:
http://www.houstonareaschooldistricts.com/
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. (2010). Transforming
american education: learning powered by technology, Washington, D.C. Retrieved
from http://www.ed.gov/sites/default/files/netp2010.pdf
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