RCISD
TECHNOLOGY PLAN
2011-2014
Melanie Starnes
EDLD 5362/ET8038
“Technology is only a wise investment if it
changes something about the way
students learn, opens new doors and
possibilities, and/or helps engage them in
their learning experiences.”
(Tschirgi, nd, p. 1)
WHY WE NEED A PLAN
 There are five goals presented by the National Technology
Plan, with recommendations for states, districts, the federal
government, and other stakeholders. These goals include:
Learning, Assessment, Teaching, Infrastructure, and
Productivity. (U.S. Department of Education, 2010)
 In addition, each school district is required by the U.S.
Department of Education to have a National Technology
Plan.
ROYSE CITY ISD DISTRICT PROFILE
Number of campuses
9
Total Student Enrollment
4,509
District Size
3,000-4,999
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged
34.20%
Computer/Student Ratio
2/1
Computer/Teacher Ratio
1/1
WE’RE PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
 The RCISD plan focuses on integrating technology with
curriculum and operations to maximize student and staff
performance and increase productivity.
 We believe in order for technology to have a positive
impact on our learning organization, it must receive
support and resources from our district administration and
community.
Through the use of technology, our students
are provided enhanced modes of learning,
while developing the skills that will be
necessary to compete in their future society.
The use of technology will result in an overall
increase in productivity, accuracy and efficiency
by district staff.
TECHNOLOGY TEAM MEMBERS
 District Technology Improvement Committee: Technology,
Curriculum and Campus Administration, general education
teachers, technology teachers.
 Created a plan to cover hardware, applications, support,
student assessment tools, staff development, and online
curriculum.
RCISD TECHNOLOGY NEEDS…
STaR chart data indicates the following needs:
 Teachers and Campuses are in the developing stages of technology
integration
 District must provide more opportunities for technology
professional development.
 Continue to promote Online Learning opportunities.
 Add more peripheral and Web 2.0 technology integration
 Improve intra-district and community/parent communication
HOW WE CAN ADDRESS THE NEEDS
 The Royse City ISD Technology Plan as dictated by the
Texas Long Range Plan includes the following four
components:
 Teaching and Learning
 Educator Preparedness
 Administration and Support
 Infrastructure
RCISD: TEACHING & LEARNING
 1. Increase the amount of technologies in each classroom to enhance
student instruction with emerging technologies and to promote
problem solving and higher-level thinking skills.
 2. Increase technology integration annually by students, teachers, and
administrators.
 3. Review, revise, and administer Technology Applications assessments to
students K-8.
 4. Prepare students and teachers for the challenges of the 21st Century.
 5. Ensure the development of higher order thinking skills through
effective communication and problem solving.
RCISD: EDUCATOR PREPAREDNESS
 1. Provide RCISD staff with incentive and means to assess, by increasing
and documenting their level of technology proficiency and integration of
21st Century teaching.
 2. Implement processes that continue to expand staff capabilities as
training needs change with technology
 3. Maintain district level technology and support positions for each
campus
 4. Ensure qualifications of technical staff are updated to keep pace with
changing technologies.
RCISD : ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
 1. Provide district wide video conferencing capability
 2. Provide all workstations with high speed Internet access
 3. Provide phone connectivity to essential offices and classrooms in
district.
 4. Enhance communication through use of district Intranet systems.
 5. Improve communication through enhanced use of the RCISD
website.
 6. Provide opportunities for face-to-face communication between all
stake holders.
 7. Maintain focus on technology financial issues.
RCISD: INFRASTRUCTURE
 1. Maintain viability of network infrastructure.
 2. Provide the district with advanced tools to efficiently manage and
support district technology requirements.
 3. Maintain a comprehensive data security plan.
 4. Implement and review a comprehensive safety plan.
 5. Maintain and publish formal documentation of technology procedures,
practices, and plans.
RCISD: BUDGET
Total Expenditures: $1,010,100
Teaching and Learning $255,000
Educator Preparation &
Development $105,000
Leadership, Administration &
Support $278,000
Infrastructure $372,100
RCISD: EVALUATION
Technology needs & assessment of progress
are discussed monthly.
Plan will be evaluated and updated on a
yearly basis.
District Technology Committee will provide
annual report.
CHALLENGES WE FACE….
New building and expansions.
Strains on the technology
infrastructure and personnel.
Economically Disadvantaged – 34.20%
“The challenge for our education system
is to leverage the learning sciences and
modern technology to create engaging,
relevant, and personalized learning
experiences for all learners that mirror
students’ daily lives and the reality of their
futures.”
(Transforming American Education, 2010)
REFERENCES
 (2010, November). Transforming American Education: Learning powered by
technology. Retrieved on May 6, 2012 from
http://www.ed.gov/sites/default/files/netp2010-execsumm.pdf
 Campbell, C. (2010). Royse City ISD Technology Plan. Retrieved on May 6,
2012 from
http://www.rcisd.org/files/filesystem/ROYSE%20CITY%20ISD%20Technology
%20Plan.pdf
 Tschirgi, D. (nd). What is the Sustainable Classroom? Educational Technology
Support Center. Retrieved on May 6, 2012 from
http://www.esd112.org/edtech/sustainableclass.cfm
 U.S. Department of Education. (2012). National education technology plan
2010. Retrieved from http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010
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