Strategic+Objective+Strategy+and+Actions

=We will integrate technology, including student mobile wireless computing devices, into every aspect of the student academic experience to support the GCISD mission and strategic objectives.=

• Computer labs are not good enough. • Students will use computers every day and in every class. • Train students in upkeep, repair of PC’s and programs. • Computers for each student. • GCISD will develop and support infrastructure at every campus in order to effectively implement our technology strategy – Critical need. • All students will have access to a computer for homework. • Economically disadvantaged students should have the same opportunities for technology at home and at school. || • District chief technology officer that is well-versed on latest available technologies, and champions their implementation. • Current technology and software.What does this mean? • Utilize student-owned devices including cell phones. • Expand definition of technology. What does this mean? • Goal should be for the environment to be as paperless as possible. Parameters set and agreed to for students and faculty. || • Train teachers on using technology at a deeper level for instruction. • Have teachers learn how to incorporate technology into their lessons. • Provide infrastructure that will support robust technology in each classroom. • Include Interactive white board technology in every classroom. Include interactive white boards and Skype-type capabilities. • If we don’t let kids use technology responsibly, they won’t use it responsibly in college. • 24-hour computer lab available for those who do not have computers at home. • Allocate budget for technology. ||
 * ~ Group ||~ Objective ||
 * 1 || • Integrate technology at all school levels (Elementary, middle . high school)
 * 1 || • Integrate technology at all school levels (Elementary, middle . high school)
 * 2 || • Enforce non-lecture teaching techniques in the classroom….we need to hire and or train our staff to embrace technology.
 * 3 || • Ensure I.T. security, anti-virus, etc.