Dennis Houlihan

Name: Dennis Houlihan
Title: Technology Manager
Affiliation:

County: Allegheny
District: Gateway
School:

2609 Mosside Blvd.

Monroeville 15146

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

ACTIVITIES:

Internet access, Novell Networks in all of our building, connected 7-out-of-8 via ISDN; Satellite, Video conference system

BARRIERS:

Funding. Buildings built prior to technology for example - limited electrical power, asbestos no crawlspace or above ceiling access - Older staff

GOALS:

Interconnect district - Wide Area Network connecting other district for data, video, and voice.

INFORMATION NEEDED:

Educational value of the Internet

Strategies for effective leadership

Professional development

Technical architecture

Funding sources

COLLABORATIONS:

Part of a consortium

EXPERTISE:

Technical support

Staff development

SUPPORT:

Internal staff, consultants

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:

Collaborations is key to technology effectiveness. Each and every school district needs to work together in the usage and development of education technology.

EXPECT TO ATTEND:

Yes