Kenneth Norris

Name: Kenneth Norris
Title: Technology Coordinator
Affiliation:

County: Allegheny
District: Cornell
School: na

1099 Maple Street

Coraopolis 15108

E-mail: norris@aiu-server.aiu.k12.pa.us

ACTIVITIES:

First year of technology plan Install labs: High School, Jr. High School, Elementary School, Library, Business Department District-wide Internet access available

BARRIERS:

Sustainability level of investment Connectivity/WAN planning uncertainity

GOALS:

Basic productivity & connecitvity in all functional areas of district

INFORMATION NEEDED:

Educational value of the Internet

How other school districts are using the network

Strategies for effective leadership

Professional development

Funding sources

COLLABORATIONS:

Part of a consortium

EXPERTISE:

Technical support

SUPPORT:

Staff support - Technology Coordinator Exploring vendor relations for support & training

SUSTAINABILITY:

Set-aside in operating budget

Grants and donations

SCOPE:

classrooms

NETWORKING SUPPORTS REFORM:

Yes

How technology assists reform:

Enhances community involvement

Allows improvement in teaching strategies

Brings additional resources into the classroom

Increases the relevance of student learning

Reduces isolation of the school and classroom

COMMENTS:

n.a.

EXPECT TO ATTEND:

Yes