This document discusses the STaR Chart, which assesses school technology and readiness in four key areas according to the Long Range Plan for Technology. It provides 2009-2010 STaR Chart results for a district and its campuses. The district ranked as Developing Tech in three areas and Advanced Tech in Infrastructure, while its campuses scored higher, with Advanced Tech ratings in three areas and one lower than the state average. The results help identify areas for technology improvement at all levels to better integrate technology into teaching and learning.

1. STaR Chart Why do we it?What it tells us…

2. WelcomeDiscuss what STaR Chart isLook at the States DataLook at the District and Schools DataClosing IdeasAgenda

3. What it is..STaR stands for School Technology and ReadinessWas developed to see where each district/school/teacher is when it comes to the four key areas of the Long Range Plan for TechnologySTaR Chart

4. NCLB mandates the Technology Range PlanStates by the end of 8th grade all students will be technology literateAll teachers need to be technology literateTechnology must be taught across all content areas K-8 Did you know….

5. There are four areas that the survey addressTeaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentLeadership, Administration, and Instructional SupportInfrastructure for TechnologyEach area is ranked based off of a series of questionsEarly Tech, Developing Tech, Advanced Tech, and Target TechThe Four Areas

6. http://starchart.esc12.net/statistics.htmlBased off of the information that will be presented from this link discuss with a partner where you think we rank compared to the state for 2009-10 year.District Level?Campus Level?Where we Stand as a State

7. How we all compared 2009-10

8. Teaching and LearningAs a District (Developing Tech)“Instruction is teacher-directed and students regularly use technology on an individual basis to access electronic information and develop communication and presentation projects. There is minimal use of technology in foundation TEKS. Most Technology Applications TEKS are met K-8; high school campuses teach at least 2 Technology Applications courses.”As a Campus (Advanced Tech)*Higher than the State“Instruction is teacher-facilitated and students work with peers and experts to evaluate information, analyze data and content in order to problem solve. Technology is integrated into foundation area TEKS, and activities are separated by subject and grade. All Technology Applications TEKS are met K-8; high school campuses offer and teach at least 4 Technology Applications courses.”(TEA, 2011)

9. Educator Preparation and DevelopmentAs a District (Developing Tech) “Use of technology is for administrative tasks and classroom management. There is use of online resources. 40% of educators meet SBEC standards. Administrators expect teachers to use technology. 6-24% of technology budget allocated for professional development.”As a Campus (Advanced Tech) “There is integration of technology into teaching and learning. There is use of online resources regularly. 60% of educators meet SBEC standards. Administrators recognize and identify exemplary use of technology. 25-29% of technology budget allocated for professional development.”(TEA, 2011)

10. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional SupportAs a District (Developing Tech)*Lower than the State “Campus plan aligned with Long-Range Plan for Technology. Teachers and administrators have vision for technology. One technical support staff to 750 computers. There is a full-time district technology director. The Technology Allotment and local funding is used for purchases.”As a Campus (Advanced Tech) “Campus plan aligned with Long-Range Plan for Technology. Teachers and administrators have vision for technology. One technical support staff to 750 computers. There is a full-time district technology director. The Technology Allotment and local funding is used for purchases.”(TEA, 2011)

11. Both the District and Campus (Advanced Tech)“There are 4 or less students per computer. There is direct connectivity to Internet in 75% of classrooms and library. Web-based learning is available. All rooms are on LAN/WAN. There is one educator per computer. There is shared use of other resources.”(TEA, 2011)Infrastructure for Technology

12. Where the results what you expected?Where would you rank yourself?How is this helping is?What are ways to improve in these areas?Discuss with your Neighbor

13. It will show us areas that we need to improve on.Allows us time to reflect on what we are doing personally and brainstorm ways to incorporate more technology.Allows us to see where we stand as a state/district/campus.How these results will help us.

14. Texas Education Agency. (2003). STaR Chart.Retrieved March 5, 2011, from http://starchart.esc12.net/faqWhy.html.References