SGS Technology PLC Smart Board Case Study. Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Thursday, March 10, 2011
The Backstory Smart Boards. The initial purchase of 9 Smart boards was implemented under the direction of our Administrative team. It was under the assumption that we would be supported by our Technology Department and would be able to use already purchased computers which the school had already purchased. What Really Happened. Since the stated goal of this project was to impact as many students and teachers as possible, having the units mounted in the classrooms was not an option. We needed laptops. No means yes. Yes, we have laptops. No we will not configure them for you. There seemed little reason to have to wait since 90% of the Pieces were in place. Therefore we configured the computers ourselves. They work great. No problem. Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Technology is no good if you don’t know how to use it. While the presence of Smart Boards in the district had been rumored, because there is no central clearing house for information we realized we were on our own. This is where that good old educational buzzword: Team-building shows up. Our administrative team was crucial in identifying both people who have shown an interest in integrating technology and those who would benefit from the experience. It was an interesting mix, and one that works. Someone must lead them. In our case two individuals came forward as natural team leaders. They were responsible for liaison with school administration , setting up team meetings and most importantly making sure the that the tech worked and that the technologists knew how to use it. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. 9 Boards. 9 Trained Teachers (one from each cluster.) Each Teacher attended an initial all day training session. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Where we want to go. We know there is no money. We have ideas, and that is even more powerful. Training sessions were all day events. They included time for Team “gripe” sessions and communal lunch and snack time. Nothing brings people together quite like food. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. After the initial training the tech team leader then picked a “Tech Buddy” from their cluster. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. The “Tech Buddy” then spent the full day training with the core team members. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. The “Tech Buddy” will work with their Team Leader to train the rest of the cluster and be another “GOTO person for the school community to rely on. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Before you know it, you have buy in from the entire cluster. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. But that’s not good enough. We wanted a full buy in from the whole school. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Which is why during the initial 3 training days we offered “Drop-in” training for everyone during their prep period. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. All teachers were “encouraged” to drop in with the prospect of free food, and more importantly a chance to hang with their friends and learn some new skills. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. We had fellow teachers politely explaining the technology, doing brief training and helping their colleagues get comfortable. Full Faculty Buy-In achieved! Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Full Faculty Buy-In achieved! Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Full Faculty Buy in achieved ? Yeah Right ! Like I am going to believe that ! Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. We did some other things to insure our success as well. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Easy to use tutorials. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart Board Tutorial Available on the SGS WEBSITE. In order to make this work you need to do the following. 1. Make sure your Macbook is connected to the Projector. 2. Make sure the projector is aimed at the Whiteboard. 3. Make sure the long Blue cable is plugged into the whiteboard, and also into your computer. 4. Start your computer and make sure you are holding down the option button when it turns on. 5. Choose the Windows operating system. Once Windows starts. On the bottom right side of the screen in the task bar tray (by the clock) you should see a little icon that looks like and electrical plug. If all is working right, there will be a green check above it. Its called the BUHL Server. Now if you right click your mouse over this you will see a menu appear. Click the CALIBRATE button. Click the cross hairs that will appear on your white board screen, Tap the inside of the cross-hairs. When you are done your smart board is loaded This is what it looks like. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Easy to follow Links to the software. Psst.. you don’t even have to load the software on your computer, you can run it on the companies website. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Sampson Technology QuickStart Guide. The two main pieces of technology we are utilizing are CLICKERS and Interactive White Boards. While you are waiting for a turn to use the equipment, please go to the company ʼ s website. The site is extremely helpful in that it allows you to use a full version of the software online. http://www.clickerschool.com Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Sampson Technology QuickStart Guide. The two main pieces of technology we are utilizing are CLICKERS and Interactive White Boards. While you are waiting for a turn to use the equipment, please go to the company ʼ s website. The site is extremely helpful in that it allows you to use a full version of the software online. http://express.smarttech.com/ Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. All of these materials were then heavily promoted both on the SGS Website and through Hard Copies. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. But that’s not all. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. We have been making sure that every classroom has their teacher computer hooked up to their mounted TV. Big shout out to Laidi and Ted Samaras on this one. Wherever possible, we can’t make broken TV's fix themselves. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Now it seems that when you walk around SGS everyone is engaged in some of type of technology enhanced teaching. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Smart boards the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Huzzah! We cut the lifecycle of a major tech rollout into 2 months. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
HOW ON EARTH DID YOU DO THIS? YOU ALL MUST BE BRAIN SURGEONS. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
Technology the SGS way. We are Technology Visionaries. We cannot be stopped. There was no great mystery as to how this was achieved. We had a supportive Principal who said Yes. We had several individuals who despite being told NO at every turn decided that this was important for the Teaches and the Students. When they say no, we say: Why Not. Rules of engagement for tech visionaries. Thursday, March 10, 2011
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