1. Texas STaR Chart: North Shore 9th Grade Center Use of Technology Where we stand and how we can reach our campus and state technology goals

2. 2 Introduction: Four Key Areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

3. Today’s Agenda View and discuss the state-wide data in the 4 key areas Discover our strength and weaknesses in the 4 key areas Find ways to reach our goals 3

4. State-Wide Data Summary State-Wide Data Charts

5. Our Scores 5

6. Teaching and Learning Still considered “Developing” Need to add REAL WORLD technology use into curriculum Teachers as facilitators for student learners 6

7. Educator Preparation Budget for staff development should be closer to 25% Technology used for more than just classroom management tasks Online resources must be used regularly 7

8. Administration and Support Our strongest area We have two TIS on staff Our district supports and funds the use of technology 8

9. Infrastructure Another area of strength—Advanced We have two dedicated labs, 20 computers in the library and at least 3 per classroom. Strong internet service and availability of other technological devices 9

10. What It All Means Support and infrastructure are THERE Teaching, learning, and preparedness are NOT THERE! We need to work as a team to reach the 21st Century Learner 10

11. What We Do Now Work with department to add real world technology to curriculum Become proficient on current technology and sign up for trainings for new tools Use your TIS and administrative support! We are here for you! 11