Hilltop Elementary:Advancements in Technology

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.”

Albert Einstein

Texas STaR Chart

• What is it?

• Where do we stand?

• Strengths/Weaknesses

• Where do we go from here?

School Technology and ReadinessChart

• Assessment tool that provides data on current technology needs.

• Data is used to gauge progress toward goals and set goals for future.

Why do we have to take it?

• All applications for state funded technology grants require a completed Texas STaR Chart.

• No Child Left Behind states that all teachers should be technology literate and integrate technology across the curriculum.

• All students should be technology literate by the time they leave the eighth grade.

4 Levels of Proficiency

Early Tech

Developing Tech

Advanced Tech

Target Tech

Note: 9-14 developing, 15-20 advanced

Statewide results from

2007-2008

Notice % at advanced and target level

During all three years, the faculty experienced a high level of leadership and instructional support for technology implementation.

• Teaching and Learning category dropped in 08-09.

• Infrastructure for Technology also dropped in 08-09.

Goal: bring both ratings back to Advanced in 09-10

GOALS• Meet Target in at least two categories

by…

• How do we get there?– Teacher attends 30 or more hours of

technology professional development annually

– Teacher and students have anytime/anywhere access to technology and digital content within the campus, district, home, or community.

SUMMARY

• What ideas do you have to improve our rating?

• How will you improve the use of technology in your classroom?

I’d like to conclude with a little technology humor…