The document discusses using the Texas STaR Chart School Technology and Readiness tool to plan and self-assess technology use aligned with the state's long-range technology plan. It encourages teachers to introduce technology to enhance lessons, understand how tools work, and use data to guide instruction. Areas like teaching and learning, educator development, leadership and infrastructure have improved over a three year period according to the school's STaR Chart ratings.

1. Texas STaR Chart S chool T echnology a nd R eadiness. A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Texas Education Agency

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