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Texas STaR ChartTexas STaR ChartSchool Technology and Readiness

Brian Roberson


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A tool designed for use in: Technology planning

Budgeting for resources

Evaluation of progress in local technology projects.

Texas Campus STaR ChartTexas Campus STaR Chart

Courtesy of Kay Abernathy


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STaR Chart Home PageSTaR Chart Home Page


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What is a STaR Chart?What is a STaR Chart?

A tool for technology planning and assessing A tool for budgeting for resources Indicates the districts status toward reaching

the goals of the Texas Long Range Plan forTechnology


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What is the districts current educationaltechnology profile?

What evidence can be provided to demonstratethe districts progress in meeting the goals of the

Long Range Plan for Technology? What areas should the district focus on to improve

its level of technology integration to ensure thebest possible teaching & learning?

Critical QuestionsCritical Questions


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Perform needs assessmentsJudge progress Set benchmarks & goals Determine funding priorities Provide information for technology planning Measure the impact of state & local efforts to

improve student learning through the use oftechnology

Benefits to the DistrictBenefits to the District


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FOUR KEY AREAS Teaching & Learning

Educator Preparation & Development

Administration & Support

Infrastructure for Technology

Long-Range Plan ForLong-Range Plan ForTechnologyTechnology


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Record progress toward NCLB requirements Teacher technology literacy and integration of

technology

Student technology literacy by the 8th Grade

Produce a campus progress towards thegoals of the Texas Long-Range Plan Early Tech

Developing Tech Advanced Tech

Target Tech

The Statewide STaRThe Statewide STaRRe ortsRe orts

Courtesy of Kay Abernathy


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Overall ImprovementOverall Improvement

2007-2008

The figures improved slightlyover the previous year.

Key Example is TheInfrastructure forTechnology.

2006-2007


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Focus Areas Impact of Technology on Teacher Role &

Collaborative Learning

Patterns of Teacher Use

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting UsingDigital Content

Curriculum Areas

Technology Applications TEKS Assessment

Patterns of Student Use

Teaching and LearningTeaching and Learning


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Teaching and LearningTeaching and Learning

Select

Levels ofProgress

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Focus Areas Content of Training

Capabilities of Educators

Leadership & Capabilities of Administrators

Models of Professional Development Levels of Understanding & Patterns of Use

Technology Budget Allocated to TechnologyProfessional Development

Educator Preparation andEducator Preparation andDevelopmentDevelopment


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Educator PreparationEducator Preparation

Select

Levels ofProgress



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Focus Areas Vision & Planning

Technical Support

Instructional & Administrative Staffing

Budget Funding

Administration and SupportAdministration and SupportServicesServices


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Administration and SupportAdministration and SupportServicesServices

Select

Levels ofProgress



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Focus Areas Students per Computer

Internet Access Connectivity/Speed

Distance Learning

LAN/WAN Other Technologies

Infrastructure forInfrastructure forTechnoloTechnolo


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Klein Forest HS 2007-2008Klein Forest HS 2007-2008STaR Chart ResultsSTaR Chart Results

(STaR
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W her e d o w e g o n o w?h er e d o w e g o n o w? Focus on Teaching & Learning

Every education program is a technologyopportunity. by John Bailey (USDE Director)

Redefine what it means to be educated in a digital

age Align goals, curriculum, instruction, assessment,

and technology use

Align all decisions with the missions & goals and onresearch & best practices


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W her e d o w e g o n o w?h er e d o w e g o n o w? Focus on Educator Preparation &

Development Ensure ALL teachers and administrators meet SBEC

proficiencies

Move ALL teachers and administrators tocompetent level on districts self-assessment rubric


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W her e d o w e g o n o w?h er e d o w e g o n o w? Focus on Administration & Support

Services Increase on-site technical support Increase technical staff to get to state goal of one

technician per 350 computers Increase instructional staff to get to state goal of

one dedicated campus-based instructionaltechnologist per 1,000 students

Provide appropriate budget to support technologyplan


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W her e d o w e g o n o w?h er e d o w e g o n o w? Focus on Infrastructure

Purchase more classroom computers

Provide distance learning opportunities

Install a file server

Move toward a 21st century classroom model


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Strengthening theInfrastructure of Technology.

Creating an advance

learning environment. We must prepare learners

for their future, not ourpast. -David Thornburg

An Example of astrengthen

Infrastructure inSchools


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lOnlinelhttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/eta

lEmail comments to: [email protected]

Resources and CommentsResources and Comments
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