Instructional Technology
Instructional Technology provides support for implementation of the FISD District Improvement Plan, Campus Improvement Plans, Texas state technology initiatives such as the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology: 2006-2020, No Child Left Behind legislation including Title II Part D, Technology Application TEKS, and the Technology Applications TEKS as embedded in content-area TEKS. Instructional Technology also provides support for Internet Safety.
Instructional Technology performs the following activities:
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Long range plan for technology in coordination with Technology Committee and the campus improvement committees including the Acceptable Use Policy
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Scheduling district-wide training opportunities, campus-based staff development, and on-line staff development
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Supporting classroom teachers in their use of technology and implementing the FISD adopted Technology Application: TEKS curriculum in their classrooms
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Fostering information literacy and problem-solving through professional development
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Purchasing licenses for district instructional software aligned to the Long Range Technology Plan, including Microsoft Office, E-Class, Accelerated Reader, Star Reader, Fluent Reader, Odyssey, Success Maker, and other age-appropriate productivity tools.
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Works with curriculum and content area staff to determine instructional needs
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Understands the technology applications TEKS, and works with teachers to implement them into the content and curriculum
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Actively seeks grants that benefit Farmersville ISD students, teachers, and community
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Maintains, upgrades, and repairs district computers, file servers, routers, switches, and phone systems
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Provides technical support for software and hardware issues to FISD faculty and staff
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