4. Existing Infrastructure Conditions 0 Number of campus based technology support staff 125 Approximate number of computer projectors 800 Approximate number of computers (Teacher and Student) 0 functional Wireless mobile computer labs (COWS) 26 Computers in library for student use 3 Computer labs available for general use 3 Average number of computers per classroom 150 Teachers 2283 Students
5. STaR Chart Summary 2 Online Learning 2 Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS 2 Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation 3 Content Area Connections 2 Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content 2 Patterns of Classroom Use Campus Rating Teaching and Learning
6. STaR Chart Summary 2 Professional Development for Online Learning 2 Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 Access to Professional Development 2 Capabilities of Educators 2 Models of Professional Development 2 Content of Professional Development Campus Rating Educator Preparation and Development
7. STaR Chart Summary 2 Leadership and Support for Online Learning 2 Budget 2 Communication and Collaboration 2 Instructional Support 2 Planning 2 Leadership and Vision Campus Rating Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support
8. STaR Chart Summary 2 Distance Learning Capacity 2 Local Area Network Wide Area Network 2 Technical Support 2 Other Classroom Technology 3 Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 2 Students per Computer Campus Rating Infrastructure for Technology
The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund is Commonly referred to as “E-Rate” The Federal Trade Commission (FCC) provides low cost telecommunication and internet service to schools and libraries through the United States using the Universal Administration Company (USCA), administrators of E-Rate. School an libraries apply for a discounted telecommunications package between 20%-90%.The E-Rate discount is based on the financial needs of the school.
As you can see by the data on the chart, our wireless mobile computer labs are in dire need of repair. We have approximately $30,000 to spend on technology this year. Some classroom computers need to be replaced or add to the number of computers in each classroom. Do we need to consider hiring technology support or rely on district support?
Let us discuss how we can move our campus ratings from a Developing Tech (2) to Advanced Tech (3) or Target Tech (4).
Let us discuss how we can move or campus ratings from a Developing Tech (2) to Advanced Tech (3) or Target Tech (4).
Let us discuss how we can move our campus ratings from a Developing Tech (2) to Advanced Tech (3) or Target Tech (4).
Let us discuss how we can move our campus ratings from a Developing Tech (2) to Advanced Tech (3) or Target Tech (4).
Here are the objectives our campus has adopted to follow to improve our campus for goal 1: Teaching and Learning. Objective 1.1 The strategy is to continue using of Technology Applications TEKS through cross curricular units within each academy. Objective 1.3 The strategy is to use Tech Apps TEKS to create more multi-media projects in each academy. Objective 1.5 The strategy is to use AIMS web data to develop lesson that support individual student improvement. Objective 1.8 The strategy is to train teachers in the use of Teacher Web page space provide by the district.
Here are the objectives our campus has adopted to follow to improve our campus for goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development. Objective 2.1 Strategies for objective 2.1 is to integrate technology tools into the Tech Apps TEKS and train staff in Web 2.0 Objective 2.5 Strategies for objective 2.5 focus on training staff in the use of Austin ISD Instructional Management System (AIMS) The second strategy is to create online professional communities for teachers. Objective 2.6 Strategies for objective 2.6 is to Increase the number of teachers using the AISD Forum as a resource. The second strategy is to create team of teachers that will serve as technology mentors and staff with learning new technologies.