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School of the Future
Fact Sheet
September 2006
Summary: The School of the Future (SOF) project is a unique partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and Microsoft Corp. to create a sustainable and replicable model for improved instruction and systemic reform through the use of organizational best practices and innovations in curriculum, architecture, environmental and technology design.
Location: 4021 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
Learners: The public high school will enroll about 750 students by lottery. Seventy-five percent will be from the surrounding community; 25 percent will be from other areas.
The Class of 2010: The class of 2010, entering in September 2006, consists of 170 students. Class demographics include the following:
• Gender distribution: 54 percent female, 46 percent male
• Racial distribution: 98.8 percent minority (non-Caucasian, 1.1 percent Caucasian (two students)
• Economics: Approximately 85 percent of students come from low-income families.
• Special needs:
– Approximately 12 percent of the students have special needs
School Leadership:
Paul Vallas, chief executive officer, School District of Philadelphia
Ellen Savitz, chief development officer, Philadelphia School District
Shirley Grover, principal and chief learner, School of the Future
Jim Nevels, chairman, Philadelphia School Reform Commission
Major Innovations: The School of the Future features these and other innovations:
• The Philadelphia School of the Future is the first urban high school built with the world’s leading software company. It was completed on a traditional budget and incorporates the best technology solutions to facilitate comprehensive educational reform.
– Opening doors for all, not a select few. (Class of 2010: 85 percent are from low-income families, 98.8 percent are minorities, 12 percent have special needs). There are no academic or discipline performance requirements for admittance. Students who live in the area have the opportunity to attend.
– The economic impact of the building of the school is already being realized, with housing prices in the area increasing 10 percent since the school broke ground and more than 1,500 students from out of the immediate area applying for spaces available to them.
– Eventually, through the “Wireless Philadelphia” effort, students will be able to connect to the Internet from home. Until that project is completed, however, the district will subsidize Internet access for every student, ensuring access to high-speed broadband and ubiquitous connectivity throughout the day.
– Every student will be given a laptop or an ultra-mobile PC, which is unique in today’s urban high schools.
– Graduation requirement: In order to graduate, all students must complete and submit an application for college.
• World’s first Virtual Teaching Assistant
– This was created specifically for the Philadelphia School of the Future and is the first deployment of its kind anywhere.
– Software allows teachers to distribute ad hoc assessments during class to gauge where learners are in their comprehension of the concepts being discussed.
– It eliminates the need for all learners to turn the page at the same time and allows learners to work at their own pace. Teachers can give assessments during class via computer. Depending on each student’s assessment result, the teacher will point learners who do well to resources that will challenge them and will provide remediation resources to learners who have not advanced as quickly.
• A Silver LEED-certified high school, demonstrating unsurpassed attention to environmental design and construction
– The school will have a water catchment system on the roof, where rainwater will be collected in a cistern, filtered and used for nonpotable applications such as toilet water and boiler water.
– Cabinets were made from the few trees that had to be removed from the site.
– Photovoltaic panels in the glass windows and roof will also reduce heating and cooling costs by converting sunlight into a direct current, contributing a small percentage of the electricity for the building.
– Photoelectric glass will not only generate a portion of the building’s power supply but also will transmit real-time data for students so they can see how much energy is being generated and the positive impact that has on the environment.
– The auditorium’s roof will be covered with vegetation to shield it from ultraviolet rays, both extending its lifetime and insulating it.
– An ice-storage system that makes ice during off-peak hours will be used to cool the building.
• Smart cards for every student: smart building, smart food court and smart locker
– Digital lockers are secure and accessible through smart cards. There are no combinations to remember.
– Students will swipe their cards for entrance and access to everything — from the food court and the Interactive Learning Center (ILC) to their online log-in.
– By tracking food purchased for lunches, smart cards help track caloric intake and provide data on diet and nutrition (scheduled to take effect in the second semester).
• Working with leading education experts, the SOF offers a schedule designed for how kids learn
– School day hours are 9:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. based on studies that show students do better with later starts. The school day is project-oriented rather than oriented to traditional classroom or seated time. Class scheduling is based on changing appointments rather than following the same schedule every day.
– Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served.
– Before school: 7–9:30 a.m. will be used as study time, project time, meal time and general gathering time.
– After school: 4:30–10 p.m. will be used for extended learning time for students and the community.
• Interactive, media-rich classrooms and Interactive Learning Center
– Unencumbered access to expertise will be gained by providing learners and teachers with access to streaming media content on a variety of subjects, from a variety of content experts. No longer limited due to their location, these experts can be brought into the classroom, or home, whenever the learner or teacher needs access to them.
– ILC replaces traditional library (and textbook use). Students can access resources throughout the building and from home. The ILC allows for community members to access these resources as well.
– Space is designed to support ad-hoc collaboration and informal learning opportunities.
– Administrators will be able to deliver announcements through live video broadcasts that each student can watch on their laptops or device, and share in videoconferences with personnel from other schools.
– Students and teachers can access curriculum while in the building or at home.
– A complete multimedia encyclopedia and study tools will be installed on students’ computers for use at all times.
– Students will be able to customize their portal to give them content that is immediate and relevant.
• Encouraging active participation through unique approaches to collaboration
– An improved identity management system identifies users by their role as student, teacher, administrator or community member, and knows what information they should have access to. The system pushes that information to the users without them having to search for it.
– Web-based portals will allow the entire user community to have access to the school.
– All portal users will be able to search the entire district for content that they are authorized to view. Regardless of where it is physically stored or how it is organized, users will have quick access to information.
– Through collaboration tools such as shared folders, blogs, e-mail and instant messaging, all community stakeholders will be able to exchange ideas and information when and where they need to.
• Community-based learning environment
– A performance center can be used for school productions, for student education and by the community. Its two rotating lecture halls have 100 seats each. These dual-use lecture halls rotate on a hydraulic system to create small performing spaces that can be used by the school and the community, allowing the center to be used every day, not just for big events.
– The school is built to take advantage of local resources including a nearby park, museum, universities and zoo.
– In the evenings, the school will be available to the community so resources, technology and facilities can be leveraged for learning and other activities.
Cost: $63 million. Funding for the project is provided by the School District of Philadelphia’s capital program, with additional support and technical assistance through Microsoft’s Partners in Learning initiative.
Microsoft’s Contribution: Microsoft provided human capital, strategic planning tools, organizational best practices and access to its network of international thought leaders. It also funded the creation of a leadership development tool that is available to any school organization in the world. Microsoft did not donate equipment, software or money to build this school because that kind of large infusion of free resources is not realistic for any school organization.
Organizational Expertise
• Strategic planning tools
– Facilitated six-phase development process
• Organizational best practices
– Strategic planning guidance and vision
– Sustainability philosophy
– Budgeting philosophy
– Competency-based approach to hiring and people development (Education Competency Wheel)
• Leadership development resources
– Access to Lominger Ltd.
– Education Competency Wheel
• Access to Microsoft’s network of international thought leaders
– Access to government education leaders around the world and academics who study and research the science of education
– Host of the Worldwide School of the Future Summit including more than 200 education leaders representing 30 countries to discuss research-based innovation in education and key learnings from the Philadelphia school project
Human Capital
• Consultative resources and dedicated project management
– Mary Cullinane (project manager) and Rob Stevens (IT architecture)
– 45 additional employees contributed to the project throughout its development.
Education Competency Wheel:
A significant outcome of the ongoing collaboration, the Education Competency Wheel, the first tool developed from the collaboration, is available to all school districts.
• The Education Competency Wheel is a set of guideposts for achieving educational excellence that centers on identifying and nurturing the right talents in a district’s employees, partners and students.
• Modeled on the set of hiring and professional development competencies that Microsoft has adopted across its worldwide organization, the Education Competency Wheel now in use by Philadelphia schools evolved out of a yearlong process that included extensive input from district teachers as well as parents and students.
• Philadelphia school officials recently began using the Education Competency Wheel and related materials to guide hiring decisions and professional development activities throughout the district.
• The Education Competency Wheel reflects the skills that students will need when they get out of school, so it is essential for teachers and administrators to model these competencies
• The Education Competency Wheel materials are posted on the Microsoft® Education Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/education/competencies/default.mspx for other school districts to adapt and use in creating their own competencies.
Related Links:
Microsoft School of the Future: http://www.microsoft.com/education/SchoolofFuture.mspx
U.S. Partners in Learning: http://www.microsoft.com/USPIL
Microsoft in Education: http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.mspx
School District of Philadelphia: http://www.phila.k12.pa.us
Education Competency Wheel: http://www.microsoft.com/education/competencies/default.mspx
Virtual Pressroom: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/sotf/default.mspx
• Press kit
• Still photos
• Sound on tape (SOT) or B-roll package
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Geri Ann Baptista, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, (425) 638-7000, geriannb@waggeneredstrom.com
Fernando Gallard, School District of Philadelphia, (215) 400-6349, fagallard@phila.k12.pa.us
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SPAIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
SACS/BLUE RIBBON TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
SELF STUDY RESULTS
INTRODUCTION
In the fall of 2006, Spain Park High School’s Principal, asked the Instructional Technology Specialist and Network Administrator to research technology equipment needed to create a technological enriched classroom. After completing the research, and collaborating with their cohorts at Hoover High School, a proposal was written for components necessary to create a technology enriched classroom. The proposal requested that all instructional classrooms be equipped with a DLP projector, projector screen, sound system with voice amplification, interactive tablet, document camera, classroom response system, DVD/VCR recorder/player, and a teacher laptop with docking station. The proposal included four laptop carts containing 30 laptops per cart to be used in the core curriculum departments. The proposal also included installation of wireless networks in the academic buildings on campus. The principal approved the proposal. A meeting was held at the Hoover City Schools Board of Education office to discuss the proposal with the Interim Superintendent, two board members, Chief Technology Officer, Director of Secondary Teaching and Technology, Principal of Spain Park High School, Principal of Hoover High School, Spain Park High School’s Technology Specialist, and Hoover High School’s Technology Specialist. January, 2008, a revised written proposal was presented to the Hoover City Schools Board of Education.
The board members reviewed the written proposal. They were give the opportunity to view demonstrations and presentations from pilot teachers who were using similar equipment that was requested in the written proposal. The pilot teachers were participating in a pilot program to determine the impact this type of technology equipment has in the classroom. Their experience using the equipment was valuable to see how the equipment would be used in the classroom daily. The board members met several times to discuss this project. They were intuitive to the impact this new technology has in the classroom. The board members observed the classrooms to observe how the equipment enhanced teacher presentations and provided multiple means of delivering information to students with various learning styles. They saw students engaged in the educational process and how they were given the opportunity to take ownership of their learning.
In the spring of 2007, the Hoover City Board of Education voted to purchase the technology for instructional classrooms in all high schools and middle schools in the Hoover City School system. The only exceptions were the classroom student response systems were not purchased for elective classes and teacher laptops with docking stations were not purchased. The board determined further research on legal issues was necessary.
The Chief Technology Officer and Curriculum Specialist initiated the bidding process to purchase the equipment and installation services needed for the new technology. Through the bidding process the companies were chosen. In the summer of 2007, the installation process began.
Training teachers to use the technology was a vital part of the technology initiative. Training began on Professional Development Day in April for Spain Park High School’s faculty. Also, High School and Middle School teachers were compensated for attending a mandatory four-day-training session during two summer workshops that were conducted at Spain Park High School. Training for assessment with the classroom performance system was provided by eLearning Company Representatives. Daniel Communication’s representative and Pilot teachers provided training for the AirLiner interactive pad. Pilot teachers along with other selected teachers taught sessions on using the technology equipment, connectivity of the components, curriculum and various teaching resources. Training continues for the staff at Spain Park High School during monthly technology training sessions on Technology Wednesdays and during teachers’ preparation periods for large groups, small groups, and individuals. To encourage technology proficiency the Administrators observe and incorporate technology into the teacher evaluation system. The technology specialist also observes teachers using the equipment during classroom visits and communicates via email to help support their needs. The network administrator troubleshoots and provides support for equipment problems. The district has a networked work order system for teachers to enter their request for support.
FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS
In the fall of 2007, Flat Panel Displays were purchased and installed throughout the school. The displays are used to communicate instruction and informative information to students. Students view thirty 32” displays as they walk through the halls and in the cafeteria. Spain Park High School has a very unique program designed to incorporate Broadcast, English, Visual Art, and Computer Design classes. Students are engaged in the art of gathering information, writing, designing, and producing media from the respective departments. This program expands to every aspect of the school. Announcements from Administrators to clubs are displayed. Instructional information from tips to pass the Alabama High School Graduation Exam to how many calories will certain exercises burn are just examples of how this technology will enhance student learning. The opportunities are endless on how this program impacts our students daily.
HARDWARE PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS
Instructional classrooms have been equipped with the following hardware components with the exception of the elective subject classrooms. The elective classrooms do not have the CPS component. Hardware specific to each course is listed in the “Additional Hardware Implementation” section of this document.
Basic Technology Equipment
· Dell PC Desktop Computer
· Individual Printers
· Network Printers in teacher workrooms
· Scanners in teacher workrooms
· Fax Machines in teacher workrooms
Advanced Technology Equipment
ViewSonic DLP Projector – The ViewSonic DLP Projector features DLP technology that delivers sharp digital images. The projector helps deliver multimedia lessons in the classroom with visual impact. It has advanced video features and multiple inputs. This projector takes presentations to a new and brighter level in the classroom. Students are engaged in lessons with projection from multiple technological components.
Examples of implementation:
DLP Projector projects PowerPoint presentations, Internet assignments, computer screen, Elmo, class notes, DVDs and videos, textbook resources, television network broadcasts, and school broadcasts.
Projector Screen - A 100 inch projector screen is mounted in each classroom.
LightSpeed Classroom Amplification System – This sound system is a basic, high value classroom amplification system. It delivers the essential features necessary to amplify a standard classroom environment with professional sound quality that reaches every student. It has a durable microphone that is worn around the teacher’s neck for voice amplification. Speakers are mounted in the ceiling that amplifies the computer, television, DVD/VCR, and microphone.
Examples of implementation:
Microphone - The microphone enables teachers to teach with vocal amplification. It helps convey information and assists in preserving teacher voices. The microphone is used to ensure that every student can hear the teacher while they are speaking. It is also used for basic sound projection; music from historical periods. The microphone is really beneficial for improving the sound quality in the classroom. Students use it while giving project or research oral presentations. It also enables hearing impaired students to receive information more clearly.
Liteon DVD/VCR Recorder Player – DVD and VCR’s can be played and recorded on this DVD/VCR recorder player. VCR’s can easily be converted into DVD media. Students and teachers experience the sharp pictures and outstanding video quality the recorder/player provides.
Examples of implementation:
DVD/VCR - Teachers use the DVD/VCR combo to show instructional VHS and DVD clips that correlate with the curriculum. It is used to show Jag TV, the local school broadcast, and television network broadcasts.
AirLiner Wireless Slate - The AirLiner slate interacts wirelessly with the teacher’s computer. The battery-free tethered pen can control any software application, write notes and highlight information in digital ink. AirLiner wireless slate enables teachers to teach from anywhere in the classroom and allows students to interact with information from their seats. It has a capturing feature that allows teachers to capture and save notes, screen shots and images to a single file. Notes and graphics can be saved as objects that can be manipulated and reorganized.
Examples of implementation:
AirLiner - Teachers use the AirLiner in a number of functions in the classroom. One of it's primary benefits is allowing the teacher to maintain classroom management while manipulating the view from the projector with the Airliner. Teachers use the AirLiner to advance PowerPoints, to write on the content on the screen, create charts, to highlight specific parts of text, and to edit and comment on papers, show maps, and other visual components. The Airliner can be used to capture notes written in class and then post them to the Internet.
Elmo TT-02 Document Camera – The Elmo TT-02 Document Camera is use to project images with a computer and LCD projector connections. The camera can be switched between the camera and computer. Live images can be shared in class instantly and captured to view later or for presenting on the web. The microscope viewing mode allows teachers to display microscope slides.
Examples of implementation:
Elmo - The ELMO is utilized to show hard copies of tests, magazine and newspaper articles, portions of books, student compositions, student’s work, math problems, homework, book pages, and other documents or objects needed during class. The elmo is a wonderful tool for displaying work samples and visual documents that further the learning process.
Classroom Response System (CPS) – CPS is a classroom response system that allows students to enter their answers into a software program by using clicker devices. The software that runs on the teacher’s computer compiles data and tabulates scores while the teacher is teaching. Verbal question mode allows the teacher to ask verbal questions to the class and with the clicker devices students can respond. When the teacher’s computer is connected to a projector the questions, games, class results and data can be projected to the class.
Examples of implementation:
CPS - Allows students to actively engage in class activities and answer questions related to subject material. Provides quick feedback to the teacher and gives the student immediate feedback as well. The CPS clickers are great for review games and short impromptu assessments after class discussions and activities.
Laptop Cart with 30 Dell laptops for English, Math, Science (2), and Social Studies – Dell laptops for student use are housed in a mobile cart with power devices for charging the laptops while being stored. The carts can be moved from classroom to classroom to maximize computer usage for students.
Examples of implementations:
Laptop carts allow the teacher to bring the computer lab to the students in the classroom. Classroom activities can be enhanced by using laptop computers with Internet connectivity.
Dell Laptop Computer with docking station for Pilot Teachers – Laptops computers combined with docking stations allow teachers to have the same network connectivity as a desktop computer with the additional convenience of portability.
Examples of implementations:
Teachers have the ability to use the laptop computer on the school network and also be able to take the laptop home to complete school work while at home. The computer can be used to give presentations out of the classroom.
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATIONS
Anatomy and Physiology
· Dell laptop with docking station
· HP DeskJet 840c
· Minolta Dimage A6 cameras
· Digital concepts card readers
· Canon Pixma color printer
Chemistry
· Sony α100 DSLR camera
· Dell A920 All in One (printer, scanner, copier)
· 80gb Apple IPod
· TI scientific calculators
· Vernier probeware
Earth Science
· Canon (digital SLR camera)
· Hp deskjet 845 printer
· Logitech headset with microphone
· Digital concepts card reader
· HP 3670 scanner
· LES 820 classroom amplifier
· Kestral 3000 and Kestral 3500-hand held weather stations
Environmental Science
· GPS receivers
Foreign Language
· Language Lab - 30 computers but 2 control computers –specifically designed to operate with our Sony Virtuoso software. This lab is equipped with 30 headphones and microphones needed to practice listening and speaking.
Digital Photography I & II
· Apple computers
· Nikon D100 (digital SLR camera), Canon Rebel (digital SLR camera), other digital cameras, pinhole cameras
· Epson Expression 10000xl large format scanner
· Epson Stylus Pro 4000 printer, Epson Stylus Photo 2200 printer, other consumer grade printers
· Koss Headphones, Logitech headset with microphone
· Novatron studio lighting equipment
· 60g Apple Ipod
· Wacom stylus graphics tablet
Art I Mixed Media, Art 4 and AP
· Two student computers
· a scanner
· a camera (Canon Rebel)
· a black & white and a color laser printer
· slide projector
Performing Arts
· Various sound systems and controllers
· Anchor Audio MegaVox Pro w/ wireless mic (voice and instrument amplification)
· Dr. Beat DB-88 Digital Programable Metronome (to improve individual and ensemble timing)
· Various Digital tuners (to improve individual intonation)
· Computer (various music software and internet applications listed below. Also used for student research)
· DVD/VCRs are used to show various instructional videos.
· iPod (to store and play music)
Physical Education
· Video Players/ Recorders
· Televisions
· Pedometers
Boys’ Basketball
· Video Camera
· Video Players/ Recorders
· DVD Duplicator
Football
· Video Cameras
· Laptop Computers
· Network Switches
· External DVD Burner
· One-to-Eleven DVD Disk Duplicator
Girls Basketball
· Video Camera
· DVD Burner
Volleyball
· Video Camera
· DVD Burner
SOFTWARE PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS
The following basic software is provided to Spain Park High School faculty. Software specific to each course is listed in the “Additional Software Implementation” section of this document.
Microsoft Office Suite 2007 – Microsoft Office Professional 2007 is a complete suite of productivity and database software. It is used to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and build databases. Office is used to type tests, quizzes and other documents. Word documents are used to communicate with parents via web pages. Students use this program to complete assignments. E-mail correspondence and contact information are managed and organized. Email is used to communicate with parents about student’s progress and class assignments. The calendar is used for organizing and charting activities. PowerPoint presentations are created by students and teachers to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and to practice/drill vocabulary and other presentations.
STI Software Technology, Inc. – STI Office manages school administrative tasks and records, including student and teacher demographics, attendance, scheduling, grade reporting, discipline tracking, transcripts, student fees, correspondence, and academic plans.
Test Trax – Test Trax is an Internet web-based methodology that allows tracking, analysis, and reporting of standardized student test scores. It crosses multiple years, allowing the establishment of growth and performance trends for a single student, as well as for classroom, school, and district groupings of students
Smart Notebook – Smart Notebook software is used with the Airliner notebook. The Airliner is used to take notes for each class and can be saved as PDF files and posted to the Internet.
ExamView – ExamView is a test generator and assessment tool used to create both paper and online tests, worksheets, and study guides. ExamView works with the Classroom Performance System (CPS) student response clickers for quick assessments and data collection. ExamView test item banks accompany most textbooks. Teachers can generate their own test questions or use publisher-prepared test banks. ExamView provides teachers with the capabilities to make assessments, print multiple versions, save as a LAN-based test, an Internet test, or an Internet study guide. Teachers can accommodate different learning styles and meet special students needs by including multimedia elements like graphs, charts, pictures, math problems, sounds, and digital movie clips within their tests. This program can be integrated with the Classroom Performance System for student assessment.
Edulog – Edulog is a online program for transportation planning and scheduling. Teachers enter information for class field trips for approval and scheduling with Central Office.
Sharepoint - Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 is a new server program that is part of the 2007 Microsoft Office system. SharePoint is used to create sites that support specific content publishing, content management, records management, or business intelligence needs. It has the ability to conduct effective searches for people, documents, and data.
Internet Explorer – Internet Explorer is Microsoft's free web browser.
United Streaming - Discovery Education United Streaming is a digital video-on-demand and online teaching service to help improve students' retention and test scores by engaging them in the curriculum. Video clips can be downloaded and imported into PowerPoint presentations.
Elmo Image Mate - Elmo Image Mate Presentation is a software program that works with the Elmo Document camera and computer to create professional presentations with multiple graphic and style options.
Windows Media Player – Is used to store and play music, video, and pictures.
Netsupport – Netsupport is a program in the language lab and other computer labs that allows teachers to monitor students as they work in the lab.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATIONS
Math
· Geometers’ Sketchpad
AP Chemistry
· Dreamweaver
· Graphic Analysis
Anatomy and Physiology
· Adobe Photoshop elements
· Test gen
· Essentials of human anatomy resource cd-rom
· A and P Revealed
· Inspiration
Chemistry
· iTunes
· Microsoft Producer
· Adobe Reader
· Dreamweaver
· Snagit
· Audacity
· ExamView Pro
· Graphical Analysis Lab Pro (for Vernier probeware)
Earth Science
· Adobe Photoshop CS3
· Adobe Acrobat
· Microsoft Publisher
· Internet Explore browser
· Microsoft Visio
· Integrated Chemistry and Physics (Chemics)
· Dreamweaver
· Graphic Analysis
Spanish
· Virtuoso/Conductor
· Photostory
German
· Holt One Stop Teacher Planner
· Before You Know It” Flash
· CDs – Various CDs from listening comprehension practice.
· Komm Mit
Latin
· Latin CD’s for students
Digital Photography I & II
· Adobe Photoshop CS3
· Adobe Bridge CS3
· Adobe Illustrator CS3
· Mac OSX Tiger operating system
· Itunes
· Mozilla Firefox browser
· TextEdit (typing application)
· Ical (calender application)
· IshowU (screen capture application)
· Remote desktop (administrator over site application)
· Skype
· Dreamweaver
Art I Mixed Media, Art 4 and AP
· CoreFX
· new textbook programs for creating tests and puzzles
Performing Arts
· Sibelius 4 (digital music notation software and MIDI sound producer
· FL Studio (Fruity Loops) (used to produce sequenced music for students to use as a practice aid)
· Football
· Digital Sports Video
· Scenealyzer
· PlayCard Pro
Athletic Training
· SportsWare
Girls Basketball
· Practice Planner Pro
· Statware
ONLINE RESOURCES
Online resources used most often by all our teachers.
· Spain Park High School Website
· Google and Ask (search engines)
· United Streaming
· Teacher Tube
Teachers use a variety of online resources including but not limited to the following:
Math
· http://www.aptv.org/APTPLUS/index.asp
· http://teachertube.com/
AP Chemistry
· SPHS Website – teacher page
· Google
· College Boards website
· Online news services for current events
Chemistry
· SPHS website (school, science department and teacher specific)
· Wikispaces (class info site)
· Edublogs (class info site)
· Google and Ask (search engines)
· United Streaming
· www.webelements.com
· http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/javalabs/java12/gaslaws/index.htm
· http://www.aptv.org/APTPLUS/index.asp
· http://www.learner.org/resources/series61.html
Earth Science
· http://www.aptv.org/APTPLUS/index.asp
· http://mineral.galleries.com/
· http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature.com
· http://www.astro.uiuc.edu/projects/data/Retrograde/
· http://www.800mainstreet.com/spect/emission-flame-exp.html
· http://www.educypedia.be/education/climateanimations.htm
· http://library.thinkquest.org/19537/java/Doppler.html
· http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/stars/startypes.shtml
· http://alpha.lasalle.edu/~smithsc/Astronomy/retrograd.html
· http://www.accuweather.com
· http://www.hprcc.unl.edu/nebraska/U_S_SEVERE.html
· http://www.avl.lib.al.us/
Alta vista and google (google images)
Environmental Science
· http://www.open2.net/science/element/html/element.html
· http://www.open2.net/science/element/html/element.html
· http://www.earthday.net/footprint/index.asp
· http://www.countrysideinfo.co.uk/simpsons.htm
· http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Integrated Chemistry and Physics (Chemics)
· SPHS Website – teacher page
· Google
· Online news services for current events
Spanish
· Conjuguemos
· Prentice Hall Online Text Book
· Quia
· Class Webpages
French
· www.french.about.com
German
· Komm Mit Online Review
Visual Art
· Quia.com (study guides, internet scavenger hunts, test builders, test administration, test data aggrigator
· SPHS art department website
· Wikispaces (class info site)
· Bloglines (blogs)
· pageflakes (RSS feed aggregator)
· sxc.hu, Imageafter.com and everystockphoto.com (stock photography sites)
· del.icio.us (online bookmarks)
· Photosig (photography forum)
· Sitemeter.com
· Flickr.com
· putfile.com
· fotix.net (blog)
· Dropload.com
· Alta vista and google
· other photography information sites
· PhotoshopTV (podcast)
· Online Photoshop tutorials
SAMPLES OF UNIQUE OR INNOVATIVE WAYS WE USE TECHNOLOGY
English
· Blogs and Wikis are used by teachers in the English Department to enhance instruction.
Chemistry
· A wiki is used to post general class information
· A blog is used to keep a daily listing of class activities. This helps students, who miss class know what they have missed.
· A website is used to post notes, answer keys and recordings of class discussions, for all students to review.
· The airliner is used during class discussions with the Smartboard software to record class notes. The iPod is used to record what is spoken in class. The visual and audio recordings are combined and posted on the webpage for students to revisit the class discussions as needed.
· The camera to take pictures in the lab, so students can have a visual record of their observations to accompany their written observations.
Anatomy and Physiology
· Digital portfolios
· Pictures are captured of dissections to be used on quizzes/tests
· Pictures are captured of activities to be sent home to students who are absent
· Virtual dissections
· A and P Revealed - A & P Revealed is a CD of a human dissection. Students create various organ systems with clay, then view the CD to see the actual organ and animations of its function.
Social Studies
· The elmo is used to display historical primary source documents that can be discussed in class. It is also used to show notes, quizzes, rubrics, and other written assignments to the students. The elmo is also beneficial for showing political cartoons to demonstrate a political view from a specific time period.
· The Airliner is used to show maps and other visual components that are computer animated. The students also use it as an interactive tool in the classroom. They can highlight key areas of discussion and actively participate in class with the airliner.
· The sound system is used for listening to music from historical periods.
German
· Holt One Stop Teacher Planner – The textbook comes with software that includes many useful things like tests, extra practice, sound files, instructional DVD, clip art, and an interactive tutor.
· Before You Know It” Flash cards - An interactive flashcard system that came with the textbook. Students can practice vocab/verbs/grammar through a flashcard system that can be timed, adjusted for difficulty, etc.
· CDs – Various CDs are used from listening comprehension practice.
· Komm Mit – Komm Mit computer activities that supplement the Komm Mit series. These include listening activities and online review activities for every chapter
Spanish
· Virtuoso/Conductor- Software/Hardware package is used to practice and improve listening and speaking skills in the foreign language lab.
· Photostory - Students use this program to create short photo videos that they narrate in Spanish. These correspond with the current unit’s vocabulary and are later watched in class as a review. The projects allow us to review pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar in an innovative way.
· Conjuguemos- This site allows students to practice conjugations and vocabulary. It allows rote vocabulary/ grammar practice to take place outside of the classroom which allows more time for communicative activities in the classroom. This site is also used as a remediation tool.
· Prentice Hall Online Text Book –This site allows students to leave their textbook at home. They can access text book pages, complete activities, and study online. Classroom grammar videos are also accessible via this site.
· Quia- Online quiz program that allows teachers to create games and quizzes.
· Class Webpages – These sites are created by each teacher and serve as communication between the teacher and his/her students and their parents. Most sites contain the following information – Quiz/Test dates, homework assignments, class syllabus, and links to helpful online tutorials, and review games.
Digital Photography I & II
· Wikis
o A wiki is used to communicate daily information about what is happening in class and provide links to assignments
o Students create artists reports on the wiki that are use to help introduce artists to the class.
o A wiki is used to collaborate with schools in different states, giving the students at both schools information about the assignment.
o Online wikis like wikipedia and wikihow are used to find information on a variety of topics.
· Blogs
o Students work is showcased on a daily photography blog. This blog is networked with several others from other states. The students leave each other feedback on the work through the comments portion of the blog.
o A blog is setup for my students and students in Ohio to collaborate and share work created.
o Several online blogs are used to find out new innovations and current information about the field of digital photography
A blog that is use to showcase the winning work for the two SPHS art shows.
· Other Online Applications
o Quia.com is used for internet assignments, study guides and all tests and exams
o Facebook space for the 140 students in the Photography Club
o Galleries are created for students’ work on the Fine Arts website
Ceramics I & II
· LCD Projector is used for power point presentations and to shown streaming video
Performing Art
· Youtube.com - a way to expose students to other artists and high schools)
media libraries from the following sites: dci.org, vicfirth.com, innovativepercussion.com (same use as youtube.com)
Physical Education
· Video recorders / DVD recorders and television are used for viewing of videos pertinent to health and physical education subjects.
· Television and recording devices are used in weekly Life Course instruction that is required by the state.
· Pedometers are used to measure steps taken during the mile run and approximate calories burned.
Boys’ Basketball
· Mini DV camera are used to record practice sessions and games.
· DVR & VCR / Television are used for scouting and watching game and practice footage.
· Computers are used for downloading statistics. We also have access to aq football DVD copy machine
Volleyball
· A video camera is used to record games. The video tapes are converter to DVD’s. The DVD’s are viewed via a computer or a DVD player connected to a projector.
· The computer is used to email stats to the newspaper. The computer is used to submit stats to the Alabama State Department for award recognition.
Track & Field
· A web page is used to communicate information on the track & field and cross county programs.
· The computer and projector are used to review form drills and pacing charts.
Football
· Microsoft Outlook to email practice schedules and scripts to coaches every day. Microsoft Excel is used to create schedules, tables for our game plan cards and wristbands.
· Film is captured into the computer with a software called Scenealyzer.
· DSV (Digital Sports Video) software is a database used to log, organize, and breakdown both our film and our opponents film.
· PlayCard Pro software is used to draw our opponents formations and fronts for scout team purposes.
· Practices and games are filmed with a mini-DV camera, and we utilize laptops and projectors for viewing film in the office and in meetings with players.
· The video is stored on a 800 GB hard drive on our base computer. This is set up as a server for the DSV network. Video is run through 1gbps network switches to and from this machine.
· Film is burned from the computer to DVD's.
· The DVD 1-11 disk duplicator is used to make copies efficiently and provide copies to the players as soon as possible.
Athetic Training
· The sports medicine department implements a software program called Sports Ware.
Since 1991, SportsWare has been the leading injury tracking software available. Athletic Trainers in grade schools, high schools, colleges and professional teams around the globe rely on SportsWare to record, manage, and report their training room information.
SportsWare makes it easy to record your data. The program has an intuitive layout and includes smart-type pull-down lists, auto-type notes, and a spell checker. Data can be recorded through a single computer, a network, a PDA, or a laptop. SportsWare makes it easy to manage data. Each database includes a listing screen that shows a summary of the stored records in the database. The listing screen custom order, filter, and sort commands allow you to organize and view records in the order you want them to appear. SportsWare makes it easy to report data. SportsWare includes over 50 predefined report formats. SportsWare includes a custom report generator, which allows you to design you own reports, including statistics and groups.
Girls Basketball
· Practice Planner Pro is used to plan basketball practices.
· Video camera is used to film games and record from Mini DV to DVD.
· Statware program for keeping stats during our games.
SOFTWARE IN THE MEDIA CENTER
Plato – This is remediation software designed to better prepare students for the AHSGE. The program is used multiple times a week by our remediation classes.
AHSGE Modules - This is remediation software designed to better prepare students for the AHSGE. The program is used multiple times a week by our remediation classes.
Geometer’s Sketch Pad – This program allows the teacher to create visual representations of abstract mathematical concepts. This is used in conjunction with a teacher handbook and student workbook.
Microsoft Office Suite – Students use PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word programs countless times a day to type papers and complete projects. The Library serves a minimum of 200 students per day, with 75 percent of these using the Microsoft Office Suite. The Library staff has given numerous impromptu lessons on the features of the 2007 versions of these programs.
CPS – This program goes along with the “clickers” hardware provided by the school system. The software allows for the preparation, engagement, and assessment of students in a variety of ways that increases student achievement levels by heightening student interest. Specifically, the library uses it as a review mechanism as a part of library orientation sessions.
Photostory – This free Microsoft download is used by a variety of classes to combine audio and video elements to create fluid presentations on a variety of topics.
Destiny – This new integrated library system is used by all students, faculty, and staff to locate appropriate materials for research in the library. This includes print, electronic, and audio-visual materials.
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES IN THE MEDIA CENTER
Alabama Virtual Library – By virtue of being a public school in the state of Alabama, SPHS has access to the Alabama Virtual Library
Discovering Collection – This database is an excellent general resource, covering topics from history, literature, science, math, people, art, music, dance, health, geography, cultures, timelines, and many more. Our students can locate reference articles, primary documents, and a variety of multimedia using this database.
Discover (ACT) – This database provides our students with interest, values, and abilities inventories; information on thousands of careers, colleges/universities, and majors; and information on job hunting, resumes, and job openings.
American History Online – This database provides a wealth of information on the United States. Our students can locate biographical and reference articles, primary sources, timelines, images, maps, and charts.
Modern World History Online – This database provides information on the various cultures, countries, and civilizations throughout the history of our world. Our students can locate biographical and reference articles, primary sources, timelines, images, maps, and charts.
Science Online – This database provides information on all aspects of math and science. Our students can locate biographies, essays, definitions, diagrams, experiments, timelines, and reliable websites.
Art Museum Image Gallery – This Wilson database contains images of more than 100,000 works of art. These images represent a variety of historical periods, cultures, fine art, and decorative arts. This particular database sees heavy usage from our Art and Social Studies departments.
Maps101.com - With the plethora of interactive maps, lesson plans, and activities the site offers, this site helps our teachers plan more enriching, memorable lessons.
HARDWARE IN THE MEDIA CENTER
Headsets – 8
Television (32 inch) – 5
Television/VHS Combo (13 inch) – 2
VCR – 7
DVD Player – 4
DVD / VHS Player/Recorder – 6
Elmo Document Camera – 5
Tiepin Microphone – 7
Handheld VHS Video Recorder – 3
Digital Camera – 5
Portable Screens – 2
Cassette Copier – 1
LCD Projector – 9
DLP Projector – 2
Cassette Player – 2
Scanner – 1
Cassette/CD Player – 5
Voice Saver Personal PA – 2
Listening Center – 4
Laser Disc Player – 1
Fax Machine - 1
GyroPoint Presentation Helper – 2
Printer (black and white) – 2
Printer (color) – 1
Coin-operated Copier – 2
Overhead Projector – 2
Typewriter – 1
Laminator – 1
Poster Maker (single color) – 1
Die Cut Press (with over 150 symbols) – 1
Slide Projector – 2
Slide Carousel – 3
Electric 3-hole punch – 2
TECHNOLOGY USED BY THE ADMINSTRATION
HARDWARE FOR ADMINISTRATORS
· Dell Laptops with docking stations-
· Palm Pilot
· Personal Phones
· Printers
· Scanners
· Fax Machines
SOFTWARE FOR ADMINISTRATORS
Microsoft Office Suite 2007 – Microsoft Office Professional 2007 is a complete suite of productivity and database software. It is used to create business documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and build databases. E-mail correspondence and contact information are managed and organized through Outlook mail module.
STI Software Technology, Inc. – STI Office manages school administrative tasks and records, including student and teacher demographics, attendance, scheduling, grade reporting, discipline tracking, transcripts, student fees, correspondence, and academic plans.
Test Trax – Test Trax is an Internet web-based methodology that allows tracking, analysis, and reporting of standardized student test scores. It crosses multiple years, allowing the establishment of growth and performance trends for a single student, as well as for classroom, school, and district groupings of students.
School Cast – This program will allow the School System to notify parents by phone, cell phone, and email of any weather cancellations, delays, or important information.
Security –
TES
AESOP – AESOP is a web based program to record absences and schedule substitute teachers.
Zoomerang – Zoomerang is a survey tool used to create custom web-based surveys and receive rapid results from the surveys. Reports can be generated and downloaded into Excel.
Skype – Skype is a from the Internet that is used to make free calls over the internet to other people on for as long as you like, to wherever you like. This program is used for conference calls.
HARDWARE FOR COUNSELORS
· Dell Laptops with docking stations
· Printers
· Scanners
· Fax Machines
SOFTWARE FOR COUNSELORS
· Microsoft Office Suite 2007
· STI
· Test Trax
· TES
· AESOP
HARDWARE FOR THE OFFICE STAFF
· Dell Laptops with docking stations
· Printers
· Scanners
· Fax Machines
SOFTWARE FOR THE OFFICE STAFF
· Microsoft Office Suite 2007
· Accounting -
· STI Software Technology, Inc.
· TES
· AESOP
HARDWARE FOR THE CAFETERIA
· Dell Computers
· Printers
SOFTWARE FOR THE CAFETERIA
· Microsoft Office Suite 2007
· PCS Recovery
· Nutro Kids
· TES
· AESOP
HARDWARE FOR THE CUSTODIANS
· Dell Computer
· Printers
SOFTWARE FOR THE CUSTODIANS
· Microsoft Office Suite 2007
· TES
· AESOP
HARDWARE FOR THE RSO
· Dell Computer
· Printers
SOFTWARE FOR THE RSO
· Microsoft Office Suite 2007
· Security
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Spain Park High School’s faculty nominate and vote each year on Technology Committee Members. The committee consists of 7 faculty members, 1 parent, an administrator, and the Technology Specialist. The members meet two to three times a year or as needed to discuss technology issues and to prepare the budget for the year. Discussions are held between the member of the committee and the faculty to determine technology needs for the school. The Technology Committee then decides how they can best spend the budget to accommodate the needs of the school.
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The Technology Department consists of a Technology Specialist and a Network Administrator. They support the technology hardware and software for the school. Each week they attend a staff meeting with the Administrators to discuss technology issues. The Technology Department researches new and innovative ideas that will support and enhance the school technologically.