The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, a tool for teachers to self-assess their use of technology in teaching aligned with Texas technology plans and No Child Left Behind. The STaR Chart addresses four key areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership and support, and infrastructure. Teachers are asked to complete the chart to evaluate their skills and guide improvement in using technology to enhance instruction.

1. Texas STaR Chart S chool T echnology a nd R eadiness www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart

2. Texas STaR Chart Agenda What is the Texas STaR Chart? NCLB Four Key Areas State STaR Chart Campus STaR Chart Teacher STaR Chart Conclusion References

3. Texas STaR Chart S chool T echnology a nd R eadiness. A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

4. No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D All teachers should be technology literate and integrate technology across the curriculum. All students must be technology literate by the eight grade. Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006 - 2020

5. Four Key Areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation & Development Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

6. Teaching and Learning The teacher is the facilitator, mentor, and co-learner. Students on demand access to all appropriate technologies to complete activities that have been integrated into all content areas.

7. Educator Preparation Administrators ensure integration of appropriate technology. 100% of educators meet SBEC standards. 30% or more of the budget allocated for professional development.

8. Administration and Support Campus plan focused on student success, supported by board and administration.

9. Infrastructure for Technology On demand access for every student, direct connectivity available in all classrooms and web-based resources in multiple rooms. All classrooms are connected to WAN.

10. Statewide STaR Chart http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/campusSWSummarybyKA20082009.pdf

11. Teacher STaR Chart To: All Texas Teachers From: Anita Givens, Senior Director of Instructional Materials and Educational Technology Subject: Update of the Texas Teacher STaR Chart Date: Fall 2006 Here is what we ask you to do: • Please read carefully before completing the chart. • Visit our website for additional resources that can be used to complete the chart at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart. • Talk with your campus leaders to find out how the Campus STaR Chart aligns with your campus and district technology planning. • Plan your personal strategies for reaching the Target Tech level. We hope the Texas Teacher STaR Chart is helpful and that from it, teachers find support, inspiration, and some useful ideas they can put to work in their schools. We hope you will use this chart to guide you toward the advantage of using technology as a tool to improve education and student performance. We welcome your feedback. Thank you for all you do for Texas students.

12. Conclusion The Texas Teacher STaR Chart can assist in the measurement of the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology as specified in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D. It also can identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of research-based instructional goals. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Will Help Teachers Answer Critical Questions: What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development? What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus? What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D ? In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for my students? What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers?

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