Creekview Middle School analyzed its technology readiness using the Texas STaR Chart. While leadership and infrastructure were strengths, educator preparation and development, and teaching and learning, were weaknesses. The school aims to move from teacher-directed to more student-centered, technology-integrated instruction to better prepare 21st century learners. More professional development and ensuring students have on-demand access to technology are needed to help Creekview progress from an early to advanced technology level.

1. Creekview Middle School Results(Are we there yet?)Texas STaR Chart

2. A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020School Technology and Readiness (STaR Chart)

3. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart May Be Used to:Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile.

4. Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs.

5. Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources.

6. Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology.Creekview Middle SchoolAre our students prepared to be 21st Century learners?

7. Levels of ProgressEarly Tech (limited, basic, introductory)Developing Tech (regular, directed, feedback )Advanced Tech (inquiry-based, online, multiple)Target Tech (seamless, integrated, variety)

8. Note the Trends

9. Our Campus StrengthsLeadership, Administration, and Instructional Support continue upward trendInfrastructure for Technology provides solid foundation

10. Our Campus WeaknessesEducator Preparation and Development is dangerously lowTeaching and Learning is on a downward trend

11. Students must have on-demand access to appropriate technologiesWe need to move from teacher directed to teacher facilitated instruction

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13. To summarize:But we have a good mapProfessional Development ExperiencePatterns of Use/Other Classroom TechnologyWe’re not there yetLevels of UnderstandingFrequency/Design