1.+Technology+Communication+Forum


 * Online Communication Between Committee Members**

//What do you see as the most pressing technology issue at Caesar Rodney High School?//
 * Question One:**
 * Responses:**

From a State testing prospective the two biggest are wifi connectivity and teacher materials, hardware and software and training.

We are receiving 202 laptops to be used exclusively for state testing and cannot get 30 computers connected to our wireless routers which are brand new. We need server upgrades and better and more T1 connections into and out the building. This is especially true with the proliferation of web-based software applications.

We are limited to 230 GB of share space for the T drive and U drive for the entire building

We desperately need to digitize the online discipline referral process and analyze data for trends

Teacher laptops are running on 10 years old in some cases and still running the first version of Windows and office XP.

Training on using the latest technology applications and web 2.0 needs to be brought into the classroom more.

Sincerely,

Ryan Fuller

Hello- The technology is out of date and not well maintained. The computers always shut down, the projectors will not work sporadically, and technology is not easily assessable in all rooms.

Please contact me with any questions/concerns you may have.

Have a Wonderful Day, Leigh M. Askin think I said something about how we need to be able to provide the technology the students will need once they graduate, and right now we don't have that. We need to update our computers, printers, and other capabilities to be equivalent to the outside. Of course this is difficult because of a lack of funding, but it would be nice. -kathleen swierzbinski

The technology in this school was once state of the art. However, a referendum has failed at least twice (that I remember) and I have heard no plans for another attempt. There is a huge problem with the upkeep and maintenance of the laptops, LCD's, and other tech devices. It can often take weeks/months to have an item repaired or replaced. - I like the idea of our school going paperless next year, but without the funding to support the use of technology, I can foresee numerous issues. What happens when the mother board of a teacher's classroom computer dies???? How will he/she be expected to take attendance, show power points, video clips, use the ELMO, etc.? -Holly Briel

we need to get faculty trained on how to use technology as an engagement tool. we also need more infra-structure like more wireless modems and access points. we also need more hardware like more laptops. and software with licenses. and more training and more smart boards, elmos and once again TRAINING Kathleen Thomas, NBCT

Communication on 6/1/2010: Question asked to group: I am currently searching for grants or funding to update our technology (primarily teacher laptops). Any suggestions:

see if there are any grants via the smarter kids foundation - smart boards   Kathleen Thomas, NBCT

Grants mainly dealing with banking and technology: []

Please contact me with any questions/concerns you may have.

Have a Wonderful Day, Leigh M. Askin I really have no idea....but if I think of one, I will let you know!

Ms. Holly Briel Caesar Rodney High School