[UPDATE]
Mansfield ISD has chosen to improve the district’s technology abilities by going through an extreme makeover.The Instructional Technology Team currently conducts walk-throughs at all Phase I campuses in preparation for this project. Starting at the end of May, the team begins scheduling training sessions for principals, assistant principals, coordinators and directors. The new wireless program, Wireless Service Modules (“WiSM Blades”), installed April 16, provides more effective internet security and mobility.The Police and Technology Building had two existing wireless access points, which were upgraded to the new software and added to the central management system. Soon APs on all Mansfield campuses can utilize the program.
[FROM MISD] Mansfield ISD classroom teachers will soon have new instructional technology tools to help improve student learning. At the March 2010 School Board meeting, trustees approved a three-phase plan for interactive technology classroom upgrades including mounted data projectors, interactive white boards, and interactive tablets.
The Board originally approved a comprehensive district-wide technology upgrade package earlier in the school year that included plans to add mobile presentation carts and interactive slates. However, based on feedback from 2009-10 Teacher and Librarian surveys, the District has chosen instead to substitute those items with a more comprehensive solution that will include the installation of interactive instructional technologies in each MISD classroom.
The project will be separated into three phases that will be completed over an 12-18 month time frame and two or more budgetary cycles. The campuses targeted for each phase will correspond with the computer replacement cycle. A total of $8,571,411.54 is budgeted for the entire project. The District’s fund balance is the targeted funding source for this set of upgrades.
More than 1,700 MISD elementary and secondary teachers and librarians responded to the 2010 survey and the vast majority indicated that the installation of an integrated presentation system would significantly impact teaching and learning. Here are a couple of notable items from the survey:
- 85% noted (as either a first or second choice) that such an upgrade would have the most positive impact on teaching and learning at their school
- 96% indicated that they agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, “When used properly, technology really improves student learning.”
Classroom pilots, teacher focus groups, and product testing procedures were used to select the recommended classroom packages.
Ethan • Apr 2, 2010 at 5:00 pm
This will be a very good addition to our schools wide range of technology. cant wait!