Stevenson Middle School
The Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology and STaR Chart
Agenda
Texas Campus STaR Chart Stevenson Middle School Data Suggestions to improve our standing
Texas STaR Chart
Rates schools according to their progress in meeting the goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006 - 2020
Recognizes key technology challenges within a school
A resource for campus technology planning, budgeting for resources and evaluation of progress in local technology projects
Allows stakeholders to view campus progress in meeting the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology
How do we use it?
Document progress toward goals of NCLB Set benchmarks and goals – CIP Measure student and teacher proficiencies in
regard to campus technology integration Apply for technology grants and other funding
priorities
Levels
Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech – This is where we want to be!
Four Key Areas
Teaching and Learning Preparation and Development of Educators Leadership, Administration and Instructional
Support Infrastructure for Technology
Teaching and Learning
Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional
Setting/Content Connections Tech TEKS Implementation Student Mastery of Tech TEKS Online Learning
Educator Preparation and Development
PD Experiences Models of PD Capabilities of Educators Technology PD Participation Levels of Understanding Online Learning Capabilities
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Leadership and Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication and Collaboration Budget Support for Online Learning
Infrastructure for Technology
Computer Availability Connectivity Classroom Technology Technical Support LAN/WAN Distance Learning Capacity
Stevenson Middle School Data
2006 – 2007 2007 – 2008 2008 – 2009
Another Way to Look at It
0
5
10
15
20
25
2006 - 2007 2007 - 2008 2008 - 2009
Teaching
Preparation
Leadership
Infrastructure
How do we compare to Texas?
2007–2008* Teaching Preparation Leadership Infrastructure
Texas Developing Developing Developing Advanced
Stevenson MS
Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced
*Data based on Campus Statewide data for 2007 – 2008. 2008 – 2009 Campus Statewide data not available.
Strengths
Content Area Connections Leadership Communication and
Collaboration Budget Internet Access Connectivity Speed Technical Support
Weaknesses
Online Learning Professional Development Experiences
In general, Educator Preparation and Development scored low in most categories
Other Classroom Technology Distance Learning Capacity
Suggestions to Improve Our Standing Seek additional professional development
opportunities Follow up for technology already using Action research
Continue to collaborate with peers Share best practices Peer observation
Seek more opportunities for online learning Virtual school opportunities for students Online PD for teachers
Increase integration of technology as project-based learning foundation