Technology

 Utopian Elementary is up-to-date with the latest trends in technology. The network is connected through the Altiris server, which serves all of the schools in the district. Below is information on how to set up the computers in the network.

 **Hardware and Software**  I. A Comprehensive guide to computer hardware  Innovative Education Concepts []  II. Common software for school computers  Easy Grade Pro []  Follett Software K-12 []  Renaissance Learning []

Smart Kids Software []        III. Web 2.0 Applications that support the curriculum Experts in the field of technology integration in education
 * 1) [|AASL Best Websites for Teaching and Learning] tools and Resources
 * 2) [|AASL Best Websites for Teaching and Learning] landmark websites for teaching and learning for authoritative and dynamic content
 * 3) [|Class Blogmeister] blogging specifically designed for classroom use
 * 4) [|Dance Mat Typing] interactive "learn to type" game for primary ages
 * 5) [|Edheads] interactive game that sparks critical thinking skills using cross curricular subjects and based on national standards***excellent resource
 * 6) [|Education Oasis] resources to improve teaching and learning
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Fodey] newspaper clipping image generator
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Kerpoof] Interactive, educational games created by Disney
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Kids on the Net] interactive game site including Adventure Island, Castle View, Dragonsville, word games
 * 10) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Google Apps, education edition] freely available applications in the "cloud"
 * 11) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Glogster]: online poster generating application for educators
 * 12) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|LiveBinders] digital organization tool, using portfolio approach
 * 13) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Minutesplease] timer for web use
 * 14) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|PRIMO] Peer Reviewed Instructional Media Online database
 * 15) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Primary Technology on PB works wiki] provides SMART resources, Web 2.0, projects, and a comprehensive author list for young learners
 * 16) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Read Write Think] resources for teachers
 * 17) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|School Rooms] a new learning approach
 * 18) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Speakaboos] digital classic stories, including Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Nursery Ryhmes, and Fables. This site aslo includes interactive coloring pages and lesson plans
 * 19) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Story Bird]: digital, collaborative storytelling
 * 20) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Story Jumper] self publish children's books for classroom use
 * 21) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Stixy] collaborative sticky notes
 * 22) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Super Teacher Tools] technology tools to use in the classroom, including group maker, random name generator
 * 23) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|SurveyGizmo] online, interactive survey tool
 * 24) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Survey Monkey] online, interactive survey tool
 * 25) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Thinkfinity] lesson plan and teacher resources database by Verizon
 * 26) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Teachnology] teacher resources, lesson plans, rubrics, worksheets, and printables
 * 27) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Teachertube]: instructional videos
 * 28) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Tikatok] publish children's books
 * 29) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Titanpad]: collaborative document sharing/ writing pad
 * 30) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Twiddla] web based collaborative white board sharing
 * 31) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Webtools4u2use a wiki created by Dr. Donna Baumbach and Dr. Judy Lee of University of Central Florida
 * 32) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Wikispaces]: create, online collaborative webpages.
 * 33) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Zooburst create digital pop-up books
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Vicki Davis: [|Cool Cat Teacher Blog]
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Dr. Howie DiBlasi: [|Tools for the Classroom Blog]
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Dr. Howie DiBlasi "Digital Journey" website
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Gail Lovely "Tech for Tots" website: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[] and [|Lovelylearning]
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;">Kathy Schrock writes about technology and education, she maintains the following sites: [|Kathyschrock.net] [|Kathy Schrock's Kaffeeklatsche blog,] and [|Kathy Schrock's guide for educators] via Discovery Education

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;">Creating lessons that integrate technology <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> **Networking** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> I. Network server <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;"> Symantec/Altiris [] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> II. Setting up networks in schools <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;"> Tom’s Hardware [|http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/24564-42-setup-network-server- computers-small-school]
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Technology Integration Lesson Plans] Produced by Bettina Brander at Michigan State University using LiveBinder online portfolio application.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">**//"Its not the tools that are inherently good or evil, but rather the use of the tools. A hammer can kill someone, but it can also build a house. A nail can be driven through a hand, but can also hold the roof over your head. A fist can hit, but a fist can also be clasped in your hand in love. We do not outlaw hammers, nails, or fists...we teach people to use them properly. So should we do with blogs, wikis, podcasts, Skype, and any other tool that becomes available for use in the human experience."//** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- from [|Cool Cat Teacher Blog] by Vicki Davis on February 27, 2007. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Acceptable Use Policy** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> I. Section from handbook for rules and regulations for Internet/Network acceptable use <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;"> Indiana Department of Education []

School District of Osceola County []   <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">Additional Resources     <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">Valenza, J.K. (2004). [|Policy on district-provided access to electronic information, services, and networks] In //Power tools recharged: 125+ essential forms and presentations for your school library program// (2nd ed.). Chicago: American Library Association. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">Media Awareness Network. (2010). [|Acceptable use policies for internet use.pdf] Retrieved from []      <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Maintenance and Repair** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> I. Trouble shooting and hardware repair for school computers <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;"> Preventive Guru <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> []

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> I. Ordering information for school technology <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;"> Directron [] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> II. Options for low budget schools <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0in;"> Technology Grants <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|American Association of School Librarians Awards and Grants] [] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|National Endowment for the Humanities]       <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Additional Resource   <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Pollenz, R.S. (n.d.). [|Pollenz grant workshop.pdf]. [Slide Presentation]. Presentation at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Retrieved from []
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