2013-2016 Technology Plan - Osceola County School District

computer configurations for the career and technical education programs are determined by the
latest software application requirements.
A tiered approach to technology acquisition for classrooms, implemented in 2008 (Appendix E:
Re-visioning Classrooms for 21 st Century Learners), is the foundation upon which all learning
environments are built. The following statistics reveal the progress in achieving the upgrade of
classrooms thus far:
2008 2012
Interactive White Board 403 2450
Hand held response clicker 132 779
Document Camera 788 3106
Audio Enhancement System 472 1255
Interactive Slate 381 516
A procedure is in place for acquiring new software and instructional technology materials
(Appendix E: Software Approval Request, Web Tool Request). School or department
representatives must submit an application to the Software & Web Tool Evaluation Committee
for consideration and approval. The committee is responsible for examining the computer system
and/or network bandwidth requirements of the programs. Proper technical support for programs
is ascertained, thus reducing the number of identical programs that must be maintained by limited
technology personnel.
Computer system hardware/software troubleshooting and maintenance is primarily the
responsibility of the local school Technology Contact. For escalated hardware, network, and
infrastructure issues, there are District-level employees in the Information Technology Services
Department (ITSD) who handle equipment repairs and assignments related to telephones,
networking and infrastructure. Incident tickets are generated either at the school level or by
contacting the Help Desk at the District.
5.5 Provision for technical guidance to school and District personnel responsible for making
strategic technology related purchasing decisions
6.0 Access
MITD, ITSD, and the Purchasing Department are available to provide direction to school-based
technology personnel, and consult with school-based administrators, bookkeepers and District
departments. Discussion and planning with the Software & Web Tool Evaluation Committee
allows for technical guidance in the procurement process.
The access component of the plan should include, but not be limited to, District policies or
procedures to address:
6.1 Equitable access to telecommunications and other technologies to support teaching and
learning by:
Providing for the equitable distribution of resources to support the Next Generation
Sunshine State Standards
Providing access for teachers, parents and students to the best teaching practices and
curriculum resources through technology
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2013 Educational Technology Plan School District of Osceola County Florida