Technology Initiatives |
Individual Teachers: |
| Code: T6-I |
| Sharon Gathright |
“Instructional Technology ‘07” |
Junior High |
$714 |
| “Instructional Technology ‘07” was awarded $714 at the Junior High Campus to provide funding of a media cart, wireless Presentation Pilot and a portable video screen. Equipment will be used for the entire Junior High to share as needed for teacher training, staff development, teacher/student instruction, and community resource persons when doing campus wide presentations. |
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| Code: T8-I |
| Delma Baca |
“Technology" |
Junior High |
$1,000 |
| “Technology” for language classes was awarded $1,000 at the Junior High campus. The technology, consisting of a projector and screen, will allow for Power Point lessons and a classroom performance system (CPS). Each student will be given a CPS “clicker” to answer questions presented in teacher’s lessons. This will allow students to be interactive while improving proficiency in a foreign language, as well as giving the teacher immediate feedback of each student’s progress.
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| Code: T10-I |
| Lisa Gathright |
“Mobilepresenter Bluetooth Tablet” |
High School |
$395 |
| “Mobilepresenter Bluetooth Tablet” was awarded $395 at the High School campus to provide an interactive mobile presenter tablet that uses Bluetooth technology to provide wireless control of computer functions. The mobile presenter allows the educator to move around the room while presenting material. It also allows the capability to use a wireless pen to write into PowerPoint, websites, or a virtual whiteboard. In today’s classroom the ability to creatively present material is key to engaging students in learning.
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| Code: T17-I |
| Lesle Williams |
“Technology Transformation” |
Middle School |
$747.70 |
| “Technology Transformation” was awarded $747.70 for the “Gifted and Talented” differentiated instructional program. The need for reliable, updated computers are integral to the success of the daily instruction. This grant will fund one new Dell computer, 17” monitor and Microsoft Office Suite software for the classroom.
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| Code: T15-I |
| Rebecca Canter |
“Get Up and Go Technology;
Cooperative Learning Taken To the Next Level” |
Intermediate |
$780 |
| “Get Up and Go Technology” was awarded $780 at the Intermediate campus to provide two Numonic Mobile Presenter Bluetooth Tablets. Mobile presenters will enable students to utilize interactive web pages in cooperative group lessons, engaging learning activities at a deeper level than with traditional lessons.
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Team of Teachers: |
| Code: T3-TT |
Kayla Lindsey, Carrie Jones,
Rachelle Gatons, Holly Ford,
Mike Lee, Keith Taylor |
"Math Technology" |
High School |
$2,600 |
| “High School Math Technology” was awarded $2,600 and will supply the high school math department with two view screens for TI-84 plus calculators, a data projector, and an Elmo. This technology will allow the projection of the teacher calculator so that the students can easily follow along. It will also allow use of TI software “Smart View”.
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| Code: T11-TT |
Azelia Lee, Emily Antido,
Katherine Wells |
"Discovery Learning" |
Intermediate |
$1,691 |
| “Discovery Learning” was awarded $1,691 to the Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts teachers on the Intermediate Campus. This grant will provide teachers with unitedstreaming technology to incorporate fresh, vibrant digital media into student learning environments. Students will have the advantage of viewing over 50,000 video content clips, as well as provide access to research and project information.
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| Code: T12-TT |
Betsy Young, Reba Jordan,
Denise Lattier |
"Operation E.L.M.O."
(Educating Learners More Optimally) |
Intermediate |
$3,000 |
| ”Operation E.L.M.O. (Educating Learners More Optimally)" was awarded $3,000 to the Intermediate Fourth Grade teachers to purchase two ELMO brand visual presenters, also known as document cameras, two Hitachi projectors, and one AV cart. Visual presents offer endless possibilities to enhance instruction to today’s generation of visual learners by projecting almost any type of non-electronic visual media for the entire class to share. In additions, this equipment allows the projection of documents and websites from the computer with the use of the projector.
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| Code: T14-TT |
| Tisha Walker, Terri Lanphear |
"Seeing Is Believing!" |
Intermediate |
$3,000 |
| “Seeing Is Believing!” was awarded $3,000 to the Intermediate Third Grade teachers and includes the purchase of two ELMO visual presenter, two Hitachi projectors, and one AV cart. The visual technology will help students see work that we are doing in the classroom. Students will be able to take their work and explain to other students the process they used to get the answer. It is also a very effective tool for those who are visual learners as well as those who need the concrete and kinesthetic style of learning. This technology allows the teacher the opportunity to model the lesson objective in a larger group setting.
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| Code: T16-TT |
Mark Bourdon, Susan Baker,
David Duncan |
"Social Studies Audio Visual:
Interactive Learning and Presentation Package" |
Junior High |
$2,759 |
| “Social Studies Audio Visual Interactive Learning and Presentation Package” was awarded $2,759 to the Junior High Social Studies department for the purchase of a laptop computer, ELMO visual presenter, Hitachi projector, and AV cart. This project will allow the social studies teachers the use of multiple media presentation resources to address the various learning styles of the Spring Hill Junior High student body. Teachers will use PowerPoint, simulations, audio books, and presentation projects to form a deeper understanding in students. More material can be taught in greater detail.
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Campus: |
| Code: T5-C |
Primary School
Anna Pratt |
"Total Top Notch Technology Transitions" |
Primary |
$10,000 |
| “Total Top Notch Technology Transitions” was awarded $10,000 for the Primary Campus (Pre-K to 2nd grade) to provide a computer lab to serve 500+ students and staff. Equipment will include 12 Dell computers with 17” monitors and Microsoft Office.
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| Code: T13-C |
Intermediate School
Neely, Principal |
"Mission M.A.R.S."
(Math and Reading Success) |
Intermediate |
$10,000 |
| “Mission M.A.R.S.: Math and Reading Success” was awarded $10,000 to the Intermediate Campus to provide in classrooms 14 Dell computers with 17” monitors and Microsoft Office. This will provide students with the ability to run cutting edge software necessary for math and reading interventions. This will enhance student learning, enable teachers to have a quality training experience, utilize software programs that provide students with the tools needed to improve test scores.
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| Code: T1-C |
Middle School
Kelly Stansell, Principal |
"Computer Lab" |
Middle |
$10,000 |
| “Computer Lab” for the Middle school was awarded $10,000 to provide 12 Dell computers combined with matching campus money to provide an additional 13 computers. This project will create a 25 user computer lab, allowing students to use internet educational programs such a “Study Island” and various textbook publisher’s web sites. It will give student and teachers access to lesson extensions and remediation.
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| Code: T7-C |
Junior High:
Sharon Gathright |
"Technology Lab #2" |
Junior High |
$9,068.80 |
| “Technology Lab #2” was awarded $9,068.80 to provide 13 reliable, up-to-date computers for students and teachers in a computer lab. Matching campus funds will provide an additional 13 computers to complete the lab. This will impact approx. 292 student and 35 Junior High teachers.
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| Code: T4-D |
District:
Gary Nash |
"Network Cable and Software Upgrade" |
SHISD |
$27,090 |
| The current district network is operating on a backbone of fiber optic cable with traffic conduction of 10/100 mbs. The funds from this grant will allow the upgrade to newer technology standards using a gigabit transfer rate for traffic. Performing the upgrade will provide the district network the capability of utilizing new computer technology for classroom instruction, especially in the upper grades.
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Staff Development Initiatives |
| Name of Recipient |
Title of Grant/Initiative |
Campus |
Amount |
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Individual Teacher: |
| Code: SD3-I |
| Kristopher W. Wardlaw |
“Closing the Achievement Gap” Conference |
Middle |
$538.30 |
| “Closing the Achievement Gap” Conference was awarded $538.30 to provide training designed to equip teachers to increase student compliance and motivation. The conference will assist teachers in implementing practical strategies to meet AYP, help teachers understand the needs of Autistic students, learn to apply differentiated instruction for a diversity of students and to give strategies to increase student literacy in math and reading.
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| Code: E3-I |
| Carol McDowell |
“Closing the Achievement Gap” Conference |
Middle |
$424.00 |
| “Closing the Achievement Gap” Conference was awarded $424.00 to provide training designed to equip teachers to increase student compliance and motivation. The conference will assist teachers in implementing practical strategies to meet AYP, help teachers understand the needs of Autistic students, learn to apply differentiated instruction for a diversity of students and to give strategies to increase student literacy in math and reading.
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Team of Teachers: |
| Code: S2-C |
| Becky Jones, Donya Stowe, Flecia Woods, Marla Pope |
“Step Up to Science" |
Intermediate |
$1,835 |
| “Step Up to Science” was awarded $1,835 to the science teachers on the Intermediate campus. It will provide funding for materials for 8 science labs and 4 teachers to attend the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers (C.A.S.T.). An additional 10 teachers will attend a mini C.A.S.T. locally.
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District: |
| Code: S3-D |
| Director of Curriculum |
“Capturing Kid's Hearts" Training |
SHISD |
$2,275 |
| “Capturing Kid’s Heart’s Training” was awarded $2,275 for the District level Staff Development initiative. This training will allow for the professional development and building of teacher strengths in effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior intervention strategies. This training will equip the SH administrative team and teachers with tools needed to motivate, challenge, and teach learners from all ethnic and socioeconomic student groups. The training will use the EXCEL Teaching Model in creating a safe, effective learning environment, develop a self-managing classroom, provide techniques for dealing with behavioral and disrespect issues, and provide training on how to build productive relationships with ALL student and colleagues. This grant will provide training for the SH ISD Superintendent, Curriculum Director, and 5 Campus Principals.
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TOTAL $87, 917.80
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