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1. "Future Proofing Schools"
Digital Journey , Austin, TX.
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2. 7 Districts That Think Different
"If you don't know
where you are going,
you will wind up
somewhere else!"
Dr. Howie DiBlasi
C.I.O (Retired)
howie@frontier.net
970-749-0760
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Twitter:
hdiblasi

3. How did I get here???
Graduate of F.S.U. – N.A.U.
Classroom teacher – 20 yrs
Retail Computer Store – Owner – 10 years
P.W.U. - Ph.D.
Durango School District – CIO – 17 years
2007 Retire and the “Adventure Begins”
“Travel The World-Telling My Story”
Google Hangouts-”Disney Imagineering”
Technology Consultant

4. Background - Qualifications
Published author, "Change Agent", Educational Technology
consultant.
Master Certified Trainer- emphasis is on Digital Technology
and 21st Century Learning.
Award from C.I.L.C. "Pinnacle Award" for outstanding P.D.
Programs.
Adjunct Professor-Adams State College- Teaches Graduate
class on ” 21st Century Skills”
Finalist in the “Top Secondary Leaders in America”
Professional Development presentations and classes provided
to over 100 districts across the U.S.

5. 842,000 views
Did You Know III - Did You Know IV - Did You Know V - Did You Know VI

6. What did you learn today?

7. Who said that….(name the 2 individuals
“I am not complacent at all John. I have
gone through experiences such as this for a
very long time. I know I am right. I make
the good argument, write the wise articles,
and the persuasive letters. And sometimes I
feel as though I am preaching to a stack of
wood. People do not easily embrace
change. Convincing them to turn in a new
direction requires a patience and
persistence that tax everyone. It does not
help matters that the course we are
attempting to follow could get us all hanged”

8. Who said that….(name the 2 individuals
Ben Franklin talking to John Adams
June 7, 1776

9. Do you remember?

10. How has the world changed
since you graduated…?
Has education at large
made the same strides ?

11. Where are we going?
1. Vision
2. Learning Spaces
3. Distance Learning
4. Planning
5. Obsolesce Plans

12. "Future Proofing Schools"
1. Vision with a BLUEPRINT

13. I understand:
Superintendents
Administrators
Principals
Teachers
Support Staff
Vision
Concepts
Design
Vision with a BLUEPRINT
Planning-Expansion for
the future
Infrastructure
Power Distribution
Standards
Distance Learning
Obsolesce Plans
Technology Plans

14. 10 Lessons From the Best District
Mark Edwards, Superintendent of Mooresville N.C. Graded School District
1. Build a Foundation
2. Form Strategic Alliances
6. Empower and Educate
Your Teachers
7. Watch the Transformation
3. Thoroughly Think Through
Logistics
8. Collect and Use Data Wisely
4. Rethink Fund Allocation
9. Share Best Practices
5. Apply Gentle Yet Sustained
Pressure
10. Continue to Evolve

15. Leadership Tasks
1. Build the Vision
2. Manage Change
3. Change the Culture
4. Staff Development
5. Classroom Management and Tech Support
6. Communication and input
7. Monitor and Sustain the change

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2. Learning Spaces

17. Is this your classroom?
1891
2013

18. Change the
classroom

19. Learning Space Design

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3. Distance Learning

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Distance Learning – are you ready for?
Synchronous vs Asynchronous
Online Courses
Hybrid
Virtual Learning
H323
Vidyo
BYOD
MOOCS
Flipped Classroom

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4. Planning
Your turn….think about………
1. What are you doing that is innovative?
2. How is what your students learning pertinent to
today’s world?
3. Are you preparing student for a "Global Economy“
4. “Will Students Today Be Employable Tomorrow” ?

25. Not about.....
Not about hardware
Not about PC or Mac
Not about iPad or Android Tablets
Not about 1:1
Not about “Flipped Classroom”

26. Durango 9-R -How did it all start?
82 Million Bond - Passed by 82.5 per cent of voters
1 year PR-Information meetings
Sharing our success
Town Halls
Meeting at every existing school
Contacted every Durango Service Club
Meetings with Business-Retired-Families
Ag - 4-H – Career and Tech Ed.

27. Durango 9-R -How did it all start?
24 - Technology Committee
Rep from each of the 12 schools
Technology Director
Finance Director
Curriculum Director
Data Management Director
High school Principal
Middle School Principal
Elementary School Principal
School Board Member
2 High School Students
1 Middle School Student
Community Members

28. School Technology Infrastructure
6 Planning Guidelines
S1: INSTRUCTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS/MISSION
S2: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
S3: BUILDING NEEDS
S4: BANDWIDTH CONSIDERATIONS
S5: TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
S6: BIDDING PROCESS AND TIMELINES

29. Planning
Vision with a BLUEPRINT
"Future Proofing Schools"
Planning
Technology Committee
School Culture
Students serving on
committees
7. Security
8. Setting Important Goals
9. Infrastructure
10.Power Distribution
11.MDF and IDF
12.Standards
13.Expansion for the future
14.Practice and promote
digital inclusion.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Create Powerful Learning
Experiences
Distance Learning
Productive Learning
Environments
Innovation
Creativity
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Curriculum
Common Core
ISTE NETS
Project Based Learning
S.T.E.M.
Obsolesce Plans

30. School Technology Infrastructure Planning Guidelines
E-RATE Considerations
Vocational-Ag-Career & Tech Ed Funds
Grants-Local-State-Federal
BIDDING Process - Timelines

31. CHECKLISTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Communications Systems: Telephony, Intercom,
Attendance
2. Security
3. Closed Circuit Systems (CCTV)
4. Video on Demand Systems
5. Interactive Whiteboards and Other Specialized
Connections/ Services/ Peripherals
6. Distance Learning - Video Conferencing- IVC – H.323
7. BYOD ( Bring Your Own Device
8. Cell Phones/Smart Phones

32. Technology Infrastructure Planning Guidelines
1. Equipment Rooms
2. Data Rooms-MDF-IDF
3. HVAC Requirements for Data Rooms
4. Electrical Requirements for Data Rooms
5. General Workstation Requirements
6. Electrical Requirements for Workstations
7. HVAC Requirements for Workstations
8. Lighting Requirements for Data Rooms
9. Fire Suppression

33. TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS
1. Wiring (Data, Video, Voice)
2. Fiber-Microwave-Towers
3. Power over Ethernet/PoE (allows a single cable to
provide both data connection and electrical power to devices
such as wireless access points or IP cameras )
4. Wireless – Access Points/coverage
5. Switching and Routing Equipment
6. Entrance Facilities
7. Campus Interconnects

34. Electrical - Power Distribution
Power Distribution-Service to sites
Receptacle Power
HVAC Power & Control
Standards
Interior lighting-Computer labs
Intercom
Fire & Safety
Surveillance/Video/storage
Energy Conservation
Green
Emergency power
Standby Engine Generators
Building Vulnerability Assessment
Renovation
Portable-Infrastructure

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5. Obsolesce Plans

36. Durango School District 9-R
2005-2010
TECHNOLOGY PLAN REPLACEMENT & OBSOLESCENCE
BASIC UNDERSTANDING & PHILOSOPHY
Equipment
REPLACEMENTS
RESERVE EQUIPMENT POOL
LIFE CYCLE OF EQUIPMENT
PHASE OUT PLAN
EQUIPMENT DATA BASE
SOFTWARE
PERSONNEL
REPLACEMENT COSTS

37. "Future Proofing Schools"
Digital Journey , Austin, TX.
www.drhowie.com