1. School Technology And ReadinessChart Planning & Self-Assessment At Texas Middle School
2. Texas STaR Chart The Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 1996-2010 recommends the development technology proficiencies for all educators. Texas STaR Chart is a tool used by districts for planning and self-assessing School Technology and Readiness. Texas STaR Chart measures progress in meeting state and federal requirements and impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology. Texas STaR Chart assist in identifying needs for ongoing professional development and raises awareness of research based instructional goals.
3. Tools for Identifying Needs Four sections of the Long-Range Plan for Technology: 1. Teaching & Learning 2. Educator Preparation and Development 3. Admin & Support 4. Infrastructure for Tech The STaR Chart four stages of progress: 1. Early Tech 2. Developing Tech 3. Advanced Tech 4. Target Tech
5. What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence. Samuel Johnson We are beginning to realize that we cannot move toward a vision for the future until we acknowledge what things caused us to be where we are. STaR Chart is a tool that we can use to identify our strengths and weaknesses in technology proficiency. It helps to prepare us for a rapidly changing world that present new problems and exciting possibilities.
Editor's Notes
Each key area has six categories to score with 24 points being the greatest possible point total. (1= Early Tech, 2=Developing Tech, 3= Advanced Tech, and 4= Target Tech)
