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Instructional Technology Implementation Plan

2008-2009

The Campus Technology Committee has developed this Technology Plan. It is aligned with the Austin ISD Technology Plan and the State Long Range Plan for Technology. The campus strategies focus on goals and objectives related to Teaching and Learning and Educator Staff Development.

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Instructional Technology Implementation Plan

2008-2009

The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:

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Existing Infrastructure Conditions:

Number of students
Number of teachers
Average number of computers per classroom
Number of computer labs available for general use
Number of computers in library for student use
Number of wireless mobile computer labs (COWS)
Approximate number of computers (Teacher and Student)
Approximate number of computer projectors
Number of campus based technology support staff

Summary of current technology needs on our campus:

(Brief summary describing current hardware/infrastructure issues/status.)

Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data

School Technology and Readintess – Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing

Criteria and more information can be found online at http://starchart.esc12.net/

Campus STaR chart ratings based on Teacher STaR Charts as submitted to the Texas Education Agency.

Ratings are based on the following scale.

1=Early Tech

2=Developing Tech

3=Advanced Tech

4=Target Tech

TEACHING AND LEARNING / Campus Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
Content Area Connections
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS
Online Learning
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT / Campus Rating
Content of Professional Development
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Professional Development for Online Learning
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT / Campus Rating
Leadership and Vision
Planning
Instructional Support
Communication and Collaboration
Budget
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY / Campus Rating
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity

Staff Development Needs

(Brief summary based on STaR Chart results.)

Future Vision and Direction

(Brief statement describing where your campus would like to be in three years related to technology integration. )

Alignment with Austin ISD Technology Plan 2007-2010

The following goals and objectives are from the District Technology Plan. Campuses will focus on four objectives from Goal 1 and.three objectives from Goal 2.. The campus focus objectives are shown below in boldface and are marked with a “*”. Campuses may choose to include additional objectives in their Campus Tech Plan.

Goal 1: Teaching and Learning

Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of technology in education.

All Learners will:

· have access to relevant technologies, tools, resources and services for individualized instruction 24/7.

· use information and communication technologies to collaborate, construct knowledge and provide solutions to real-world problems

· use research based strategies in all subject areas to improve academic achievement.

· communicate effectively in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.

*Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level.

Objective 1.2: Offer and provide the Technology Applications high school courses to meet the curriculum and graduation requirements specified in 19 TAC Chapter 74.

*Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child

Objective 1.4: Develop strategies to monitor and document progress of integration of technology into curricula and instruction and to monitor and report student mastery of the Technology Applications TEKS to TEA.

*Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.

Goal 1: Teaching and Learning (Continued)

Objective 1.6: Implement innovative programs that promote parental and student involvement, increased communication with parents, students and community members, and community access to educational resources.

Objective 1.7: Ensure that school libraries have the latest technology and online resources for student research and curriculum integration and to assist teachers in teaching information literacy and Technology Applications Skills

*Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students.

Objective 1.9: Ensure accessibility by all students to technology-based instruction and adaptive/assistive devices as appropriate.

Objective 1.10: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses and expanded curricular offerings through the use of technology, including distance learning and digital content services to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students.

Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development

Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs not only of teachers but of all the members of the professional education community

All educators will:

· develop new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive and customized

· ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout all of curriculum and instruction.

*Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS.

Objective 2.2: Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student progress, and establish regular communication with parents and students.

Objective 2.3: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of ongoing professional development through the use of technology, including online and other distance learning and digital content services.

Objective 2.4: Provide staff development and document progress of teachers towards mastery of the Technology Applications Educator Standards I-V.

*Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional decision-making.

*Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use.

Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support at all levels address the creation of a shared vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and use data for decision-making.

All leaders will:

· develop, implement, budget for and monitor a dynamic technology plan to meet the needs of a changing workforce and economy

· offer expanded instructional opportunities to students via online digital content, and a variety of distance learning technologies.

· provide opportunities for sustained, relevant and timely staff development in a variety of formats.

· expect appropriate technology use throughout the teaching and learning process.

· Provide an electronic communications system to foster collaboration

· Provide easy access to student data for effective analysis and decision making

· Support a comprehensive student data system

· Allow parents to access their student’s data

· Support business practices with an all-inclusive software package

· Create and support applications to meet the request of instructional leaders

Objective: 3.1 Incorporate ongoing technology planning in classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans.

Objective: 3.2 Promote a comprehensive planning process that involves all stakeholders.

Objective: 3.3 Create budget and secure funding to support technology identified in classroom, library, campus, and district planning efforts.

Objective: 3.4 Coordinate the use of electronic data in district planning to support research-based decision making focused on success.

Objective: 3.5 Provide parents secure electronic access to student information.

Objective: 3.6 Incorporate mastery of SBEC Technology Applications Standards into local educator appraisal system.

Objective: 3.7 Budget for, offer, and support expanded online curriculum and instructional opportunities to students.

Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support (Continued)

Objective: 3.8 Participate in collaboration with representatives from Pre-K-12, higher education, parents, businesses and community to share resources and services.

Objective: 3.9 Provide position appropriate training for all staff.

Objective: 3.10 Support an interactive, integrated system for data

Objective: 3.11 Design, implement and maintain enterprise applications and services

Goal 4 ~ Infrastructure for Technology

Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and tech support personnel. The infrastructure must be secure, stable, supportable, flexible, scalable and follow common standards in order to grow with new technologies.

The infrastructure will provide

· measures to ensure all data is secure and accurate.

· data standards to support interoperability and accessibility for all users

· reliable hardware, software and infrastructure

· equitable access to computers, systems, and e-learning technologies for all users

· technical assistance to support teaching and learning.

· provide a robust network within and between schools

Objective 4.1: Design, install and maintain a technology and telecommunications infrastructure for communications and services that ensures reliable secure equitable access.

Objective 4.2: Strive to achieve and maintain a personal computing device access ratio of 1:1 for both students and professional educators.

Objective 4.3: Provide on-demand access to appropriately configured technology for all students and staff, including those with disabilities.

Objective 4.4: Maintain an obsolescence policy to ensure maximum efficiency and use of technology and infrastructure by all students and staff.

Objective 4.5: Provide and maintain an infrastructure for communications with parents and community members, including year-round access to school news, educational resources, data and personnel.

Objective 4.6: Maintain a high level of customer service

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Goal 1: Teaching and Learning

Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications.