Texas STaR Chart Presentation

Texas Star Chart : 

Texas Star Chart Langford Elementary

Learning Objectives and Goals : 

Understand Texas Long Range Technology Plan 2006-2020 Understand components and purpose of Texas STaR chart Analyze campus data Recommendations for technology integration Learning Objectives and Goals

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 : 

Organizes recommendations for effective integration of technology in schools within four key areas with clear challenges in each area. The areas include: Teaching and Learning, Educator preparation and development, leadership, administration and instructional support, and infrastructure for technology Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 : 

Requires that students be technologically literate by the end of the 8th grade School Districts utilize the Texas STaR chart to determine level of proficiency in integrating and aligning technology with the Technology Application TEKs Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020

Texas STaR Chart : 

School Technology and Readiness Determines progress toward meeting the goals of the long range plan for Technology Annually gauge progress in integrating technology into schools Texas STaR Chart

Texas STaR Chart : 

The online survey is used as a tool designed for use in technology planning, budgeting for resources, evaluation of progress in local technology projects establishes a clear framework of a teacher’s ability to teach and integrate Technology Application TEKs Texas STaR Chart

Texas STaR Chart : 

Questions campuses can use to gauge progress and alignment with standards: What is your current technology profile? What areas should your campus focus on to improve the level of integration of technology instruction? Texas STaR Chart

Texas STaR Chart : 

Online survey assesses the four domains of the Long Range Technology plan Under each domain there are six focus areas and four levels of progress (early tech, developing tech, advanced tech, and target tech) Scoring rubric can be found by accessing the STaR Chart website: http://starchart.epsilen.com/ Texas STaR Chart

Texas STaR Chart Scoring : 

Teaching & Learning: Early Tech: teachers use technology to supplement instruction (6-8) Developing Tech: teachers use technology to direct instruction (9-14) Advanced Tech: Teachers use technology in teacher led or student centered instruction (15-20) Target Tech: Teachers seamlessly integrate technology (21-24) Texas STaR Chart Scoring

Texas STaR Chart : 

Educator Preparation: Early Tech: teachers have completed professional development in technology literacy (6-8) Developing Tech: teachers have completed professional development on integration of technology (9-14) Advanced Tech: teachers have completed professional development on specific technology strategies (15-20) Target Tech: teachers participate or mentor others in developing technology (21-24) Texas STaR Chart

Texas STaR Chart Scoring : 

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support: Early Tech: campus leadership has basic awareness (6-8) Developing Tech: campus leadership develops a shared vision for technology (9-14) Advanced Tech: campus leadership (15-20) communicates a shared vision for technology Target Tech: campus leadership promotes a shared vision (21-24) Texas STaR Chart Scoring

Texas STaR Chart Scoring : 

Infrastructure For Technology: Early Tech: ten or more students per computer (6-8) Developing Tech: five to nine students per computer (9-14) Advanced Tech: four or less students per computer (15-20) Target Tech: all students have 1:1 access to a computer (21-24) Texas STaR Chart Scoring

Langford Elementary Data 08-09 : 

Langford Elementary Data 08-09

Langford Elementary Data 09-10 : 

Langford Elementary Data 09-10

Langford Elementary Data 10-11 : 

Langford Elementary Data 10-11

Table Activity : 

Turn and talk with members at your table about the data. What patterns or trends did you notice? What are some possible challenges for technology integration? What recommendations do you suggest for improvement? Table Activity

Possible Recommendations : 

Integrate technology in one content area Team with a teacher that is technology proficient and create team lessons Utilize on-line professional development opportunities Create a shared vision at the beginning of the school year in regards to technology Seek out community stakeholders that can provide professional development for teachers or provide technology classes for students. Possible Recommendations

Summary : 

The Long Range Plan for Technology utilizes the state standards for technology and determines key areas educators should focus on when integrating technology The STaR chart is a tool that allows campuses to determine technology strengths and areas of improvement All students should be technologically literate by the end of Grade 8. Summary

References : 

Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. (2006). Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency. Texas STaR chart: School technology and readiness: The campus chart. (2006). Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency. http://starchart.epsilen.com/ References