Smithville ISD Technology
2015-2016
What does technology mean in SISD?
Projects, Infrastructure, Hardware, Tech Support, Instructional, website, communications, etc.
Projects
2014-2015 School Year
- Security Cameras
- Hardware replacement
- Security Cameras at High School, Tiger Academy, DAEP, & Brown Primary
- Google Apps for Education
- Infrastructure Upgrade Phase 1
- Security Cameras at Junior High, Elementary, and Central Administration
- eRate Project: WiFi upgrade & wiring of Apple TV's
2016-2017 School Year
- eRate Project - pending federal approval
Network Infrastructure
- Connectivity
- WiFi Connectivity
- Firewall
- Data backup systems: hardware and cloud based
Hardware
Includes:
- 800+ desktops
- 31 interactive whiteboards
- 200 overhead projectors
- 175 Apple Tv's
- 306 iPads (includes mini's)
- 150 document cameras
- 40 Chromebooks
- 80 Samsung Tablets
- 90 laptops
- copiers, printers, telephones
Tech Support
- Configuration of all devices prior to deployment.
- Software installation
- State Testing: TELPAS & STAAR
Instructional
- Training - iPad, Google Apps for Education
- Classroom Support - Distance Learning, Interactive Learning, device training
- JH Coding Club
- Software & Programs: Eduphoria, ELLevation, TxEIS, PhotoShop, CAD, Adobe, staff information (beginning of school year)
Website
Webpage management
- news items
- calendar
- training of admin users: teacher webpages, departments, etc.