4. Purpose of Texas STaR Chart Key Areas of Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 4 Levels of Progress LVPS Progress 3 Years Comparison Statewide Summary Conclusion Agenda
This teacher’s survey is taken in the Spring of each year. It is mandatory by the state and district. It is how you feel and what you know in the 4 areas as outlined in the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, not what you think your students feel or know.
Federal No Child Left Behind Act 2001 requires that students be technology literate by the end of 8th grade No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D requires all teachers should be technology literate and integrate technology across the curriculum State Standard used for assessing technology preparedness in Texas K-12 schools Aligned with the Texas Long-Range Pan for Technology, 2006-2020 Meet new federal reporting requirements in the Annual Mandatory Collection of Elementary and Secondary Education Data for the Education Data Exchange Network All applications for state funded technology grants must submit a completed Texas STaR Chart with applicationsLocal To fulfill state and federal requirements Resource tool for self-assessment of campus/district efforts to effectively integrate technology across curriculum To use in technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluating progress in technology projects
Teaching and Learning Distant learning tool to see the world beyond classroom boundaries – level playing field for all learners Teacher’s role is as facilitator, mentor and co-learner providing flexibility and exploration with learning Consist of: Integration of technology in a student-centered learning environment On demand access to appropriate technology and digital resources Content area connection Implementation of TEKS or Technology Applications for Pre-K Student mastery of TEKS or Technology Applications for Pre-K Online learningEducator Preparation and Development Teacher need the skills to change instruction to meet the needs of the new generation of Texas students Educator preparation programs, online learning Consist of: Content of Professional Development Variety of models of professional development Capabilities of educators to demonstrate all the SBEC Technology Standards Access to technology professional development Teachers demonstrate knowledge of technology use in cross content areas Teachers use online instruction for teaching content areasLeadership, Administration & Instructional SupportStrong leadership to develop a technology plan with a shared vision and an ongoing technology committee Consist of: Leadership that promote a shared vision for 21st century students Collaborative leadership team with a rich Campus Improvement Plan Leadership that provides strong instructional support for technology Use a variety of media to communicate with all educational stakeholders Leadership that manages allocation of current and future resources Strong professional development and integrated into the CIPInfrastructure for TechnologyCritical element of support for all 4 areas of plan The hardware, software, applications, and accessibility to network and internet Consist of: Students per computer Internet speed and accessibility in all classrooms Other classroom technology including but not limited to camera, video/audio equipment, portable digital devicesTechnical support LAN/WAN network connection Distant learning capacity
Rating system devised by the State of Texas for the Texas STaR Chart. Teachers determine their campus’ rating by completing the Texas STaR Chart. The emergent campus is ranked as Early Tech and a campus meeting all criteria is considered Target Tech.
