The goal is to enhance student learning and improve TAKS test scores using technology. The plan includes researching past TAKS scores to identify weak areas, developing lesson plans integrating identified technologies like SMART Phones, assessing student achievement through benchmarks and revising plans accordingly, and surveying students and teachers on technology use.

1. Action Planning Template 7.1 Goal:My Goal is to use current technologies available to enhance the learning experienceof our students and improve performance on the TAKS Test.Action StepsPerson TimelineResourcesEvaluation Responsible Research History and ELA TAKSMonty MainAug-102009 TAKS ScoresQuestions missed by Scores to Identify areas that couldHistory Teacher 50% of the students be improved with technology.ELA Teacher will be identified.Collaborate with History and ELAMonty MainAug-10TAKS data, NotesMeeting MinutesTeacher on lesson plans toHistory Teacher incorporate identified areas of English Teacher need. Notify parents of policy changeMonty MainAug-10Letters sent to individualSigned parental form.for research project in ELA andAdmin Team students homes. History Classes for 10th grade. Students surveyed on SMARTMonty MainSep-10Survey FormsCompleted SurveyPhone familiarity/usage. Form.No less than (1) lesson plan perAdmin TeamAll Lesson PlansClassroom Assignmentsweek will reflect the use of SMARTHistory TeacherYearInternet Sources Phone technology for ELA andEnglish Teacher TEKS History classes. Assessment of first Benchmark to see if technology integration is improving achievement.Monty MainOct-10Benchmark TestsBenchmark ScoresMeeting with ELA and History Teacher to discuss Benchmark Data.Monty Main History Teacher ELA TeacherOct-10Benchmark Data DMAC Lesson PlansRevise Lesson Plans to reflect better use of technology.Periodic review of lessons to reflect technology usage.Admin TeamAll YearLesson PlansLesson Plan Check Sheet.Assessment of second Benchmark to see if technology integration is improving achievement.Monty MainFeb-10Benchmark TestsBenchmark ScoresMeeting with ELA and History Teacher to discuss Benchmark Data.Monty Main History Teacher ELA TeacherFeb-10Benchmark Data DMAC Lesson PlansRevise Lesson Plans to reflect better use of technology.Formal Assessment showing if technology has improved student achievement.Assigned TAKS Test AdministratorMar/Apr 2010TAKS TestTAKS TestStudents surveyed to assess usage/ access of SMART Phone technology in the classroom.History Teacher ELA TeacherMay-10Survey FormsCompleted SurveySurvey Teachers to assess SMART Phone incorporation into weekly classroom activitiesMonty MainMay-10Survey FormsCompleted Survey<br />