5. Infrastructure for TechnologyThe STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts in determining their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology.
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7. The STaR chart is aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology (2006-2020). This plan Was put in effect to embrace the 21st century. Technology is becoming very big part of Our lives. We need to bring that into our classrooms so students can feel like they are Not isolated from the outside world. Bringing technology into the classrooms Effectively opens doors to many opportunities. Instead of a traditional classroom where educators were the main source of Information, our classrooms now and in the future are more students centered and Educators are there to help show the way. Image: http://tipstoolsteched.blogspot.com/
8. Campus Summary over the years Key Area Total Key Area STaRClassification 2008-2009 Teaching and Learning 13 Educator Preparation and Development 12 LeaderShip, Admin., Instructional Support 15 Infrastructure for Technology 16 Key Area Total Key Area STaRClassification 2008-2009 Teaching and Learning 16 Educator Preparation and Development 12 LeaderShip, Admin., Instructional Support 14 Infrastructure for Technology 15 Key Area Key Area Total Key Area STaRClassification 2010-2011 Teaching and Learning 15 Educator Preparation and Development 12 LeaderShip, Admin., Instructional Support 14 Infrastructure for Technology 16
10. Looking at the three years for the STaR Chart I have noticed that Educator development has the lowest increase over the years. We have increased technology available to schools but have not trained or provided enough training for educators to use that technology. I believe training should be the main focus because we need educators that are in the classroom and schools to know the best way to use what's available to them, in order for them to help and move forward in todays’ society. Development courses and more a full time technology person is needed to help With this improvement. Image: http://www.graphicshunt.com/clipart/search/1/stars.htm
11. Links: STaR Chart Texas state Chart: LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
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