2. Texas STaR Chart -STaR Chart overview -Data for Caraway -Accessing STaR Chart data online -Summary and Recommendations
3. Texas STaR Chart The Texas Long-range plan for Technology 2006-2020 established a shared vision to improve student achievement through integrating technology Texas STaR Chart measures progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-range Plan STaR Chart can also be used for technology planning, budgeting, and evaluating progress in technology projects
4. Texas STaR Chart Progress is measured in 4 key areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology
5. Teaching and Learning All learners will: Have access to resources, tools, and services for individualized instruction 24/7 Use technology to collaborate, form knowledge, and provide solutions to real-life problems and issues Use research based strategies to improve academic achievement Communicate effectively in a variety of formats
6. Educator Preparation and Development All educators will: Graduate from an educator preparation program Exit the programs knowing how to use technology effectively in the classroom according to SBEC standards Develop new learning environments that utilize technology effectively Ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout all curriculum
7. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support All leaders will: Create innovative, responsible, and flexible environments Offer expanded instructional opportunities to students using technology Provide relevant staff developments in a variety of formats Expect and plan appropriate technology use throughout the teaching and learning process Use data effectively and appropriately in decision making
8. Infrastructure for Technology An infrastructure system will provide: Equitable access to all e-learning technologies Just in time technical assistance to support teaching and learning Measures to ensure all data is secure and accurate Data standards
12. Summary and Recommendations Lots of positives in the consistent improvement by our campus More attention to technology in the classrooms and leadership involvement in its usage in the learning process Acquire more funding or better allocation of resources to provide better and more current technology Stronger emphasis in staff developments towards technology integration in our classes
