The document discusses the Texas Star Chart, which measures schools' use of technology based on a statewide survey. It shows that Ozen High School's technology scores have increased over time but still has room for improvement. Specifically, the Star Chart identifies strengths like online tutoring for students and weaknesses like inconsistent teacher technology use. The document suggests improving teacher training and implementing a "classroom of the future" to enhance students' technology skills.

1. The Texas Star Chart

2.  What is the Texas Star Chart?
 Why is it Important?
 The Data for Ozen High?
 Improving Weaknesses
 Future endeavors

3.  Based on The Texas Long Range Plan for
Technology
 Survey completed by educators and
administrators
 Shows progression toward national and state
technology goals
 Measures technology use on campuses locally
and statewide

4.  Teacher Professional
Development
 Pinpoints strengths and
weaknesses with the
use of technology
 Allows comparisons to be
made between districts and
campuses
 Determines where the dollars
go

5.  Helps teachers to receive technology supplies
 Helps to prepare students to compete in a
global society.
 Allows teachers to stay aware of the
importance of including technology in lesson
plans.
 Allows Ozen to gauge where we are and where
we are going

6. 25
20
15
10
5
0
2006-07
2008-09
2009-10

7.  Ozen’s Current Strengths
 Ozen’s Current Weaknesses
 Why Inconsistencies?
 Suggestions for improvements

8.  All Teachers participate in online communities
 All students have access to online tutoring 24/7
 Students are able to view textbooks online
using laptops
 Classroom of the future

9.  Now that you are:
 Aware of the Importance of the Star Chart
 Understand the data of our campus
 Know the necessary progression that we need
to make
…….we can make a brighter future for our
students