1. Spring ISDs 5-Year Strategic Planvs. NETP Adrienne Brown Lamar UniversityMay 13, 2012

2. Spring ISD Consists of 26 Elementary Schools 7 Middle Schools 6 traditional 1 math, science, fine arts academy 6 High Schools 3 traditional 1 early college 1 career academy 1 online learning 3. The VISION and MISSION ofSpring ISD By 2015, Spring ISD will be recognized nationallyas a leader among learning organizations andknown for exemplary student achievement. The principal goal of the District is to developstudents who excel academically, reason andsolve problems rationally, and act responsibly,displaying good character and citizenship. 4. Division Mission of Public Relationsand Technology Promote Spring ISD as a nationally recognizedlearning organization and mobilize Districtresources to achieve the District vision. 5. Spring ISD 5-year Technology Plan Spring ISD does NOT have a specific technologyplan. However, Spring ISDs 5-year Strategic Plan for2010-2015 includes some plans for technology. The goals and objectives in Spring ISDs 5-yearStrategic Plan can relate somewhat to the goals inthe National Educational Technology Plan, butwithout incorporating the use of technology. 6. National Educational Technology PlanNETP is comprised of 5 categories:1. Learning2. Assessment3. Teaching4. Infrastructure5. Productivity 7. NETP: Learning Prepare students to be active, creative, ethicalmembers of a global community Create opportunities for wider and more flexibleset of learning resources and set of educators Experience tailored learning that addressesindividual learners, interests, and experiences 8. Learning: Creating engaging and empowering experiences both inside and outside of classroomNETP Spring ISD1.1 Using technology, integrate Spring ISDs Plan does not critical thinking, complexmention using technology for problem this purpose. solving, collaboration, and The learning mentioned in the multimedia communication report focuses more on1.2 Study and enhanceteachers than students. motivation, factual and procedural knowledge1.3 Personalize learning available anytime anywhere 9. NETP: Assessment Place emphasis on formative assessments whichinvolve stake holders in the creation, design, andusing of assessments. Use online learning, student responsedevices, and multimedia to reinforce concepts andmeasure progress. Technologys role should be varied, and usedanalytically to determine the effectiveness andadjust policies based on data collected. 10. Assessment: what matters and use of data from eachassessment for continuous improvement NETP2.1 Learners assessed in the course 2.4 Design assessments from the of learning with increase in qualityoutset to measure and quantity of feedback to knowledge, skills, and abilities; learnersrather than english proficiency or ability to read2.2 Accelerated design and development of assessments 2.5 Parent access to electronic through collaboration and learning record of their student if alignment between educators and student is under 18 and after age experts of 18, access to their own assessment data2.3 Students recieve immediate feedback through use of game formatted assessments 11. Assessment: what matters and use of data from each assessment for continuous improvement Spring ISDSpring ISDs plans are to develop a PEAK aligned data collection coaching tool which addresses NETP 2.1 (Learners assessed in the course of learning with increase in quality and quantity of feedback to learners).Spring ISD does not include NETP 2.2 through 2.5 in their 5-year Strategic Plan. 12. NETP: Teaching Teacher is supported individually and in teams toconnect them to data, content, and learningexperiences. Teacher creates online learning communitiescomprised of other students, teachers,community members, and global experts. 13. Teaching: Empower and inspire more effective teachingNETP Spring ISD3.1 Use resources and collaborate Embed opportunities for locally, state, countrywide and community involvement within globally to provide moreidentified criteria. engaging, effective learning No mention of addressing social3.2 Continually improve practice and networking. evolve over time though use of While at-risk students were social networking addressed in the Strategic3.3 Educating vulnerable students in Plan, technology was not included high risk areas via online learning as a an effective source. to be educated by the most effective source. 14. Teaching: Empower and inspire more effective teaching NETP Spring ISD3.4 Making technology an integral This is not a specific requirement in component of teacher preparationthe Strategic Plan; courses and field experiences.however, implementation of Google apps for Education for3.5 Provide participatory/personalized students is mentioned. online and blended learning experiences that embody best There is no goal mentioned for practices participatory and/or personalized online and/or blended learning experiences. 15. NETP: Infrastructure Participation and collaboration of different types ofinstitutions as partners Requires leadership and commitment of importance totransom U.S. education Key features Broadband everywhere Personal or school owned devices for everyone Open resources/ public domain Increased use of cloud 16. Infrastructure: where and when you need it NETP Spring ISD4.1 Opportunity for teacher and Every class will provide frequent students to learn whenever andopportunities to use technology wherever they needtools for student learning.4.2 Engagement,online learning, and Their Strategic Plan does not assessments to be most effectiveaddress ensuring that all students must have 24/7 access and have a computer (or some other devices to get on internetdevice) with 24/7 internet access.4.3 New evaluation and selection of Broadly mentioned in the Strategic instructional materials including Plan as: Embed specific open educational resourcestechnology tools and examples into all curricula. 17. Infrastructure: where and when you need it NETP Spring ISD4.4 In-house data collectors/ IT An in-house data/ IT team is not professionals maintain the cloud specifically mentioned, but rather than outsourced bringsimplementing desktop virtualization greater efficiency and effectiveness to extend the life of existing districthardware for students is.4.5 Creating common standards for collecting and sharing data and All campuses will be rated broaden markets to increaseAcceptable by TEA. leverage market advancements Collect and monitor data reportsfrom campuses that detail4.6 Financial dataachievement standards, tools, and recordsdata, attendance, discipline andfailure rates (financial data is notmentioned). 18. NETP: Productivity Structural changes enable dramatic productivityimprovements Keep the function of the school the same, whilechanging its system to reflect the times Rethinking operational and financial sides ofrunning a school 19. Productivity: creating more efficient use of time, money,and staffNETPSpring ISD5.1 Define and start measuring Learning outcomes are not learning outcomes mentioned in the Strategic Plan.5.2 Remove process and structural Traditional learning environment barriers (age, academic, seat-timeremains a unquestioned focus. determined groups) There is no specific technology plan5.3 Reports of how technology is from which to begin reporting such actually used within a district data. This kind of collaboration (NETP5.4 Collaboration between P-12 and 5.4) is not addressed. higher education are crucial to end dropping out and being under prepared at each level 20. Spring ISD Technology by 2015 By 2015, even if Spring ISD meets their currenttechnology goals sparsely mentioned in their 5-year Strategic Plan, they will fall short of whattechnology in 2015 has to offer. The District appears to be unfortunatelyshortsighted. Their rate of implementing new technology is tooslow. 21. References Shimabukuro,J. A Glimpse at the 2010 National EducationTechnology Plan. Retrieved May 8, 2012 fromhttp://etcjournal.com/2010/11/10/glimpse-transforming-american-education-learning-powered-by-technology/ National Education Technology Plan 2010. Retrieved May 8, 2012from http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010 Karen Cator on the NETP. Retrieved May 10, 2012 fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAEKHQWyYpU Spring ISD 5 Year Strategic Plan. Retrieved May 13, 2012 from:www.springisd.org/docs2/ci/5YSP-February-2012.pdf