LISD Instructional Technology Resources

District Resources

Internet Resources for Educators

District K-8 Technology Applications Curriculum and Resources

Digital Camera Lab
District AUP Agreement Employee
District AUP Agreement Student
Program Evaluation
Technology Plan 2008 - 2010
Technology Proficiencies
Technology Tools
Wireless Lab Request
K-8 Technology Applications Online Resources

Annotated Collection of Links to Simulations
Thinkfinity
Peace Corps Cross Cultural Resources
The Gateway to Educational Resources
United Streaming
Virtual Field Trips

District Resources

	LISD Instructional Technology Program Evaluation Summary of Major Findings 2003 (pdf)
	LISD Technology Plan 2008 - 2010 (pdf documents Adobe Acrobat Reader required) Appendices Appendix A - Acceptable Use Policy Appendix B - Technology Placement Plan Appendix C - Technology Replacement Plan Appendix D - Minimum Hardware Specifications Appendix E - Technology Procurement Appendix F - Supported Technologies Appendix G - Campus Technology Readiness Checklist Appendix H - Technology Proficiency Plan Appendix I - Texas STaR Chart Summary by Campus Appendix J - Technology Staffing Recommendations
	LISD Technology Proficiencies Technology Proficiency I Checklist for Professionals (pdf) Technology Proficiency I Checklist for Paraprofessionals (pdf) Technology Proficiency II Checklist - Required of Professionals only (pdf) Technology Proficiency III Checklist(s) - Required of Professionals only (pdf) Technology Proficiency IV Checklist(s) - Required of Professionals only (pdf) The Longview ISD Technology Plan 2008 - 2010, continues the previously established comprehensive plan for the use of technology to support student academic achievement, exemplary instruction and district administrative functions Goal 2 of the plan states, "all LISD educational staff will demonstrate proficiencies in the use and application of technology tools and resources to support teaching, learning and administrative services." The Instructional Technology Department is developing technology proficiencies aligned to state and national education technology standards. Components of Technology Proficiency I are: Operating a computer in LISD, Email and Word Processing. - 2004 - 2005 Components of Technology Proficiency II are: Editing a PowerPoint presentation and Creating an original PowerPoint presentation - 2005 - 2006 Components of Technology Proficiency III address: Information Literacy, use of web-based resources - 2006 - 2007 Components of Technology Proficiency IV address: Destiny, the district online card catalog - 2007 - 2008
	LISD Wireless Lab Request Wireless Lab Calendar - Check here to determine availability Wireless lab 1 consisting of a cart on wheels containing 20 wireless laptops, networked laser printer and projection device Internet Explorer Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel OPAQ - library database Wireless lab 2 consisting of a cart on wheels containing 17 wireless laptops, networked laser printer and projection device Internet Explorer Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel Inspiration, Kidspiration Educators wishing to request the use of this equipment must complete the Wireless Lab Request Form and email it to Pat Johnson, patjohnson@lisd.org, at least two weeks prior to the requested dates. Wireless Request Form (Word) Wireless Request Form (pdf)
	LISD Digital Camera Request Digital Camera Lab Calendar - Check here to determine availability. Note blue entries indicate digital camera lab checked out. The digital camera lab consists of 14 Sony Cybershot DCR-W50 digital cameras, 14 512mb flash cards, 21 lithium ion batteries, 14 battery chargers, 14 cables to connect camera to a computer, Domke padded camera bag, 1 container on wheels. Educators wishing to request the use of this equipment must complete a Digital Camera Lab Request Form and email it to Pat Johnson, patjohnson@lisd.org, at least two weeks prior to the requested dates. The camera lab may be reserved for a maximum of two weeks. The educator checking out the camera lab must collect the equipment from Pat Johnson, room 153 at the Education Support Center, 1301 E. Young Street, 903.381.2229, and return it to the same location by the end of the reserved time. Please review these procedures prior to use of the digital camera lab. Digital Camera Lab Procedures Digital Camera Lab Request Form (Word) Digital Camera Lab Request Form (pdf)
	LISD K-8 Technology Applications Resources K-5: Connected Tech published by Classroom Connect Offers a variety of resources to help teachers integrate the Technology Applications TEKS into the curriculum Requires a login and password - visit with your campus ITS to get registered 6-8 TechConnect published by Glencoe, McGraw Hill Allows teachers to easily and effectively integrate technology into major content areas Requires a login and password - visit with your campus ITS to get registered

Internet Resources


	Thinkfinity - High quality, standards-based Internet content and professional development for K-12 teachers and students throughout the US
	Peace Corps - Resources for educators, including: Connect to a PCV, First-hand information about life as a Volunteer, and Teacher-tested lesson plans that bring cross cultural understanding into the classroom
	The Gateway to Educational Materials - access to high quality lesson plans, curriculum units and other education resources on the Internet
	United Streaming - This resource is a web-based digital video delivery system form Discover Education. It includes a library of K-12 digital video/video clips, clip art gallery and image gallery. Videos cover core-curriculum subjects and are correlated to the TEKS. The site requires a login and password. Your campus ITS will have this information.
	Virtual Field Trips - The virtual field trips here at Tramline were developed with the goal of making the best use of the web in the classroom. These annotated trips take students to some of the best web sites on each trip subject.We have a Trailhead (Intro) and Teacher's Resource that set the stage for most of our trips. The TourMaker field trips format makes learning fun, and makes using the Internet in the classroom simple, efficient and focused. You will find virtual field trips on science, literature, social studies, and other topics.