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The FISD Technology Vision

It is our intention that this vision will be a dynamic and ever changing document that will be utilized as a resource for the proper integration of technology. Our goal is for this to be a tool for the teachers to allow them to extend and enhance our current curriculum.

We Believe. . .

  • The FISD Technology Vision is dynamic, adapting to continual changes in technology and society.
  • Curriculum-driven technology is not isolated and should be seamlessly integrated.
  • High expectations and project-based assessment foster creativity and higher order thinking.
  • Site-based support and relevant staff development are essential.
  •  Technology is an instructional resource utilized to enhance learning for all students.
  • Technology provides an avenue to strengthen communication among students, parents, FISD staff, and the local and global communities.

Our Mission Statement

By providing leadership, infrastructure, support, and staff development, the Frisco ISD Technology Department will empower students, educators, and the community to utilize current and emerging technologies as tools for life-long learning.

Our Goals

Where We Are Where We Are Going How We Will Get There
Providing resources at each campus to conduct classes via videoconference and participate in interactive projects and field trips Continue to increase the number of videoconferencing experiences for all students Provide teachers with information & training and an avenue to access distance learning
Providing timely staff training and tech support Increase the computer competency of all staff Provide training for minimum competency expectations and offer more advanced staff development
Creating video broadcasts & multimedia projects K-12 Focus more on projects that can be utilized with other grade levels & between subjects Provide easy access via the WAN and facilitate communication among teachers
Provide web access to a district database of core curriculum lesson plans organized by scope & sequence and/or standard Continue to increase the number of lessons and activities available for all courses, units, & standards Work together with the FISD Curriculum Dept to facilitate the database entry of K-12 curriculum lessons into Forethought
Collaborating on projects within each campus and the district Facilitate collaborative projects between schools and the global community Use our video conference capabilities and the wiki server to facilitate/provide avenues for collaboration among learning communities
Utilize a powerful student information system, finance system, and campus administrative software to facilitate business functions as well as instructional functions of the district Increase the administrative use of technology to improve accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of administrative functions within the district, enabling data-driven decisions Research, purchase, and implement the best administrative software and technology communication resources available
Utilizing technology as a communication tool for the students, teachers and community Continue to strive to improve communication with the latest emerging technologies Post secondary grades and curriculum and use email and as a major tool for ease of parent communciation
Constantly assessing our Technology Vision The Technology Plan will continue to evolve as implementation occurs, and procedures will be conducted to determine if goals are appropriate and are being fulfilled An evaluation tool will be available to all FISD employees yearly, allowing for consistent, timely feedback