The document discusses Valley View High School's use of the STaR Chart to analyze its technology integration and readiness. The STaR Chart is an online tool that assesses a school's progress towards the goals of Texas's Long Range Plan for Technology. The agenda covers introducing the STaR Chart, examining the school's current data and levels of progress, considering future needs like increased student access to technology and online teacher training, and reflecting on the importance of technology for the school's survival.

1. Valley ViewHigh School and the STaR Chart Analysis

2. "The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself." -- Edward Bulwer-Lytton

3. Today's Agenda:Importance of TechnologySTaR Chart IntroductionLevels of Progress & School DataLooking at Our FutureSelf-Reflection / ConclusionReferences

4. Importance of TechnologyTexas Long Range Plan for TechnologyFour PhasesTeaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentLeadership, Administration and Instructional SupportInfrastructure of Technology

5. School Technology and ReadinessThe STaR Chart is a tool for the planning and assessing of technology.

6. It is an online resource for District assessment of effective technological integration in the curriculum.

7. Indicates the District’s status towards reaching their Long Range Plan for Technology. Levels of ProgressEarly TechDeveloping TechAdvanced TechTarget Tech

9. Looking at Our FutureStudent Access to computersContent MasteryOngoing Professional DevelopmentSmart Boards, CPS Units, MP3 Players, Fast Forward 1:1 Student computer ratioOnline Professional Training and Immediate AssistanceBetter cooperation, and teamworkWhat we Have:What we Need:

10. Self-ReflectionCan We at Valley View Survive Without Technology? Teachers should complete the Texas STaR Chart report annually

11. Technology should be integrated into the curriculum to ensure proficiency. We Must never get complacent about our future. Our Future is Now!

12. References:http://starchart.esc1.net/http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/techapp/assess/teksurv.pdfwww.vview.net