SISD Technology

     It is the mission of SISD to seemlessly and professionally support the instructional needs of SISD educators and administrative staff.
    There exists a plethora of modern technology within the facilities of SISD. Each year the technology staff makes formative and summative evaluations which lead to the implementation and/or management of new technologies over the summer. This leads to a staff armed with newly implemented strategies each new school year.
     Some of the technologies available and/or utilized by SISD:

• Almost 2 computers per student
• Virtual reality googles
• Drone certification class utilizing rotor and fixed wing drones
• Classes in AP Computer Science, Webmastering, Computer Aided Design & Architecture, Computer aided Art (incl Photoshop & Illustrator), etc.,
• Chromebooks for over 90% of the student body
• Senior/Junior dual credit laptop program
• Bring your own device support
• Multiple labs
• Portable video smart boards in each room.
• Experience to multiple devices incl. Mac, Win, Chrome, etc.
• G-Suite -SISD was 1 of the first 5 Google Enterprise districts in Texas
• On site certified Google instructor
• School wide supple Wifi
• Multiple software including Adobe & Microsoft (365 for all)
• Multiple educational software packages
• Numerous color laser printers, & others incl. large format printers. 3-D.
• Interactive instructional plan
• Numerous security strategies for cyber and physical protection, including resourced to SISD Police Chief.
• AI technologies implemented in appropriate ways, yet limited in some core classes.

      “When we talk about 21st century pedagogy, we have to consider many things—the objectives of education, the curriculum, how assessment strategies work, the kind of technology infrastructure involved, and how leadership and policy facilitate attaining education goals.” - Chris Dede, Harvard University

DJ Provence        Jonathan Robertson        Nyle Field

 Network Admin           Technology Coordinator        Technology Asst