6. Teaching and Learning Over the course of three years we have moved from the instruction being teacher directed to one where the teacher is more of a facilitator. 2008-09: Advanced Tech 2007-08: Advacned Tech 2006-07: Developing Tech 2008-09: 17 2007-08: 15 2006-07: 12 Teaching & Learning Trends Key Area STaR Classifications Key Area Totals Summary Area School District: Houston ISD Campus: Benbrook Elementary
7. Educator Preparation and Development We were classified as developing tech for two consective years. We were still using technology for administrative duties and for teacher management needs. But in 2008-2009 we moved to more learner-centered classroom uses of technology. We have a vertival alignment for technology and the TEKS are available online. 2008-09: Advanced Tech 2007-08: Devopling Tech 2006-07: Developing Tech 2008-09: 16 2007-08: 11 2006-07: 11 Educator Preparation & Development Trends Key Area STaR Classifications Key Area Totals Summary Area School District: Houston ISD Campus: Benbrook Elementary
8. Leadership Adminstration and Instructional Support We have mainted the classification of advanced tech for two consecutative years. This means we have technical support staff avaibalbe and we have a full time district technology director. Each campus has an allotment of funds to be used to develop technology 2008-09: Advanced Tech 2007-08: Advanced Tech 2006-07: Advanced Tech 2008-09: 16 2007-08: 16 2006-07: 12 Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support Trends Key Area STaR Classifications Key Area Totals Summary Area School District: Houston ISD Campus: Benbrook Elementary
9. Infrastructure for Technology This is the only area in which we have reached the target tech. There is access for every student. Each classroom ahs internet contectivity and the teachers regularly use smar board technology, projectors, and other hand held devices. 2008-09: Target Tech 2007-08: Target Tech 2006-07: Advanced Tech 2008-09: 21 2007-08: 23 2006-07: 17 Infrastructure for Technology Trends Key Area STaR Classifications Key Area Totals Summary Area School District: Houston ISD Campus: Benbrook Elementary