What does the future of Technology hold for KISD

Kilgore Independent School District

At KISD we recognize the importance and value of technology in education, we have networked all of our schools to bring resources of the district, the state, and even the world to each student

(Kilgore Independent School District Website. (2010, January 1).

Kilgore HeightsPre-K - Kindergarten

• Classroom Computers

• Computer Labs

• Internet Access

• ELMOS

• Projectors

Chandler Elementary1st – 3rd

• Comprehensive computer-assisted instruction

• Classroom Computers

• Networked Labs

• Internet Connections

• ELMOs

• Projectors

Kilgore Intermediate4th and 5th

• Classroom Computers

• 2 Computer Labs

• Internet connections

• ELMO’s

• Projectors

• Smartboards

Maude Laird Middle School6th-8th

• Networking between classrooms

• Computer Literacy Lab

• TAKS Remediation Lab

• PLATO

• ELMOS

• Projectors

Kilgore High School9th-12th

• Seven Networked Computer Labs

• Variety of Computers throughout school

• PLATO

• Writing and Math Labs

• Library Catalogs are electronic

• ELMOS

• Projectors

Plans for the Future

• Improving efficiencies

• Improving teacher/student interactivity

How?

• Mounted projectors with integrated audio/visual support

• Document cameras

• Interactive whiteboards

• Interactive manipulatives (learner response systems, slates, etc.)

• Continued Staff Development

• Accessible Resources

State Plan

• Aligned with curriculum• Quality instruction• Aligned assessment• Access to technology• On-going quality professional development• Implementation• Connectivity• Technical support

(Texas Education Agency. (2006, December 6).

National Plan

• Strengthen Leadership• Consider Innovative Budgeting• Improve Teacher Training• Support E-Learning and Virtual Schools• Encourage Broadband Access• Move Toward Digital Content• Integrate Data Systems

(National Education Technology Plan. (2006, March 3).

Resources

• National Education Technology Plan. (2006, March 3). Action Steps. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/plan/2004/site/edlite-actionsteps.html

• Texas Education Agency. (2006, December 6). THE LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR TECHNOLOGY, 2006-2002.Retrieved from http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html

• Kilgore Independent School District. (2010, January 1). KISD Program Overview: Technology. Retrieved from http://www.kisd.org/about_kisd/program_overview.htm#tech