The document summarizes a presentation about the Texas STaR Chart, a tool for assessing schools' technology use and readiness. It discusses the four areas the STaR Chart addresses: teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership and support, and infrastructure. Data from Westwood Junior High shows it rates from developing to advanced tech across areas. Going forward, the school aims to increase its ratings in each area, integrate technology more into curriculums, and participate in more professional development.
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Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
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The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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4. Texas STaR Charts A tool for assessing alignment with the Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 Assists the school In documenting requirements of No Child Left Behind
5. 1 – Early Tech 1 – Early Tech Campus STaR Chart Summary
6. Addresses 4 Areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology
7. Standards Twenty four point scale 6-8 Early Tech 9-14 Developing Tech 15-20 Advanced Tech 21-24 Target Tech
8. Teaching and Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Content Area Connections Technology Application TEKS Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications Online Learning WWJH – Developing Tech
9. Educator Preparation and Development Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Professional Development for Online Learning WWJH – Advanced Tech
10. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Leadership and Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication and Collaboration Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning WWJH – Developing Tech
11. Infrastructure for Technology Students per Computers Internet Access Connectivity Speed Other Classroom Technology Technical Support Local Area Network Wide Area Location Distance Learning Capacity WWJH - Advanced Tech
13. Where Do We Go From Here? Goals WWJH will increase rating in each key area. WWJH will incorporate technology into each curriculum area WWJH will participate in professional development sessions
14. References Texas Education Agency. (2009). Star Chart. Retrieved November 16, 2009, from http://starchart.esc12.net/. To access additional information, click on Star Chart.
