5. Developed by The Texas Education Agency Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC).(Texas Education Agency, 2010)
6. 4 key areas that we are rated on Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation Administration & Support Infrastructure
7. Patterns of Classroom Use (TL1) Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting (TL2) Content Area Connections(TL3) Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TL5) Online Learning (TL6) Key Area I: Teaching and Learning
8. Key Area II: Educator Preparation and Development Professional Development Experience (EP1) Models of Professional Development (EP2) Capabilities of Educators (EP3) Access to Professional Development (EP4) Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use (EP5) Professional Development for Online Learning (EP6)
9. Key Area III: Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Leadership and Vision (L1) Planning (L2) Instructional Support (L3) Communication and Collaboration (L4) Budget (L5) Leadership and Support for Online Learning (L6)
10. Students per Computer (INF1) Internet Access Connectivity (INF2) Other Classroom Technology (INF3) Technical Support (INF4) Local Area Network Wide Area Network (INF5) Distance Learning Capacity (INF6) Key Area IV: Infrastructure for Technology
11. Key Area STaR Classifications and Ratings Early Tech (6 - 8) Developing Tech (9 - 14) Advanced Tech (15 – 20) Target Tech (21 – 24)
