Technology Integration To explore, update, implement, and support the integration of technology into all areas of the learning experience, thus providing a more effective use of resources to continuously enhance the educational process and operation of SCCCD. Co-Chairs: Jim Chin and Vikki Piper Progress Report Date: Fall 2005 Objective 6.1 Increase the online capacity to expand distance learning instructional opportunities, web-based communications, student support services, and student access to computers. Activities/Progress The Cooperative Title V grant has been approved, which means that this KPI is validated for implementation. Using the Title V guidelines, it appears that we need to verify the ‘20% of over curriculum’ needs to be via DL. - 10/04 It appears that the Title V Coop Grant Goal/Objectives 4.6 and 4.8 need to be combined for a clearer KPI. - 11/04 There was consensus that the Online Associate Degree courses must be “only ‘truly’ online courses (that hybrids, video-conferencing courses are excluded). However, on-campus students may take those DL (as optional) and face-to-face courses. - 11/04 The Coop Grant is also look for baseline data – the number of online courses percentage increased from year to year (to fulfill an associate degree) and including faculty training. - 11/04 Counseling provided a suggested set of courses to meet the associate degree, with options for students to choice from – see attached. - 11/04 FCC, Reedley College and the North Center have plans installing wireless access points in selected areas of each campus. Those plans are in development (i.e. FCC LAN/WAN Project). More details to come. - 10/04 Discussed the possibility of creating a single portal for student access to student services, distance learning courses, online services, district office services, faculty and staff. - 10/04 - It was discussed that we should examine the Black Board Enterprise version, which already has these portal features and services. - 11/04 Key Performance Indicators Offer 20% of the overall curriculum via Distance Learning and increase online FTEs by 5% per year Proposed KPI revision - By August, 2007 ensure that the number of online courses offered is at least 40% of those required for the Online Associates Degree and increase the number of students enrolled in online courses to 30% over Spring 2005 enrollments. - 11/04 Provide greater online access via free wireless hotspots and expanded web rooms at each college / center to allow greater online access Develop a distance learning website that houses all resources and information including course offerings, student services forms, online counseling, resources for online learners, and faculty resources for teaching and learning online. 6.2 Support and maintain technology and security systems throughout the district. Activities/Progress - Campus sites already have plans for equipment, licensing renewals and software replacement schedules. We need copies of those plans for this committee to review and report. - 10/04 Need to check with existing technology plans for guidance We have received and will be reviewing the Total Cost of Ownership model as defined by TTIP. Each of the colleges also have plans which we will review. - 11/04 Based on formulas (which we need to find), we can recommend the increase of technology staffing (in proportion to technology equipment and responsibility). - 10/0 We have received and will be reviewing the staffing model as defined by TTIP. - 110/04. Current security policies need to be reviewed and updated as new technology/equipment is developed and complex issues increase. -10/04 Procedure for Use of Computer/Network Equipment document explaining the purpose of computer usage. - 11/04 Key Performance Indicators Review the current equipment and software and develop a plan for technology upgrades and a replacement cycle district-wide. This will include the network infrastructure, licensing fees, software upgrades, labs, offices, and administrative offices. Provide for a proportional increase in staffing when adding technology Plan and install appropriate security 6.3 Coordinate staff development and training opportunities for certificated employees and classified professionals to ensure that they become competent and current with the emerging computer-based technologies. Activities/Progress The defining of “computer literacy” is a difficult subject, due the various position that each staff member and instructor hold. We’ll need to look closely at the new contracts for wording and make a recommendation as to common themes, fundamental knowledge and selected application. Possible training (face to face and web based). 10/04 We will be discussing this topic in the district wide Technology Coordination Committee (TCC) meeting this month to gain some guidance / direction from them. - 11/04 . Related to “computer literacy” is the skill assessment for new hires. Again, we’ll need to check on the contract language. - 10/04 The Educational Testing Service just announced a new test that is designed to measure information technology literacy. The test is supposed to measure the ability of students to use software to solve problems, and not just how to use particular programs http://www.ets.org/ictliteracy/. - 11/04 Discussed the idea of creating “sub-committee” to review/view/examine emerging technology. So, we’ll have a database of information about possible future applications that we use for staff, instruction, community, and globally. - 10/04 The existing technology committee “TCC” may be the source to this KPI. We’ll need to with check the TCC for related responsibilities. – 11/04 Key Performance Indicators Define computer literacy for district, identify training and support needs, and offer training to insure assist employees in becoming computer literate. Define a skills assessment for new hires to the district Establish a committee to define emerging technologies Sample Student Education Plan