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Presenting the new technology The STaR Chart
The Star ChartWhat is its purpose?
What does it measure?
Why does it matter?
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
Purpose and Objectives
Explain the origin of the STaR Chart and its association with Texas Educational Technology goals
Highlight key categories and focus areas the STaR Chart seeks to measure
Show how the STaR Chart relates to future implementation of classroom technology
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
The STaR Chart is a tool for measuring progress of Texas schools toward Texas’ Long-Range Plan for Technology.
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
The STaR Chart
What is its purpose?“STaR” is an acronym forSchool Technology and Readiness
Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020
School Year: 2008-2009 Grade Level: District: Goose Creek ESC: Region04 Campus: Baytown Junior Focus Area(s): TL1 TL2 TL3 TL4 TL5 TL6 Tot EP1 EP2 EP3 EP4 EP5 EP6 Tot L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 Tot INF1 INF2 INF3 INF4 INF5 INF6
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
What does it measure?
Information input by Texas teachers is tabulated and reported on the TEA website.
Educators can search for state-wide or campus results by reporting year to show progress toward technology integration.
Texas STaR Chart Campus Search
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
What does it measure?
Teaching & Learning
Educator Preparation
Administration & Support
Infrastructure
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
What does it measure?STaR Chart Summary
Early Tech Developing Tech
Teaching & Learning
• Teacher-centered instruction• students occasionally use software applications
•Teacher-directed•Students regularly use technology on an individual basis to access electronic information, create presentations
Educator Preparation
•Technology skills include multimedia and Internet •10% of educators meet SBEC standards
•Use of technology is for administrative tasks and classroom management•40% of educators meet SBEC standards
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
What does it measure?STaR Chart Early Tech Developing Tech
Administration & Support
• No campus technology plan• Dial-up connectivity• No web-based learning
• Campus plan aligned with Long- Range Plan• One tech support staff per 750 computers• Full-time district technology director
Infrastructure • 10 or more students per computer• Dial-up connectivity• No web-based learning
• 5-9 students per computer• Direct connectivity to Internet in 50% of classrooms & library• Most rooms connected to WAN/LAN
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
What does it measure?
• Administration & Support
• No campus technology plan• Dial-up connectivity No web-based learning
• Campus plan aligned with Long- Range Plan• One tech support staff per 750 computers• Full-time district technology director
• Infrastructure • 10 or more students per computer• Dial-up connectivity• No web-based learning
• 5-9 students per computer• Direct connectivity to Internet in 50% of classrooms & library• Most rooms connected to WAN/LAN
STaR Chart Advanced Tech Target Tech
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
What does it measure?STaR Chart Advanced Tech Target Tech
Administration & Support
• Campus plan board approved and supported by supt.• 1 technical support staff to 500 computers• Full-time district technology director
• Campus plan focused on student success• One technical support to 350 computers• Campus instructional support staff available
Infrastructure • 4 or less students per computer• Direct connectivity to Internet in 75% of classrooms and library• All rooms are on LAN/WAN• 1 educator per computer
• On-demand access for every student• Direct connectivity in all rooms• Web-based resources in multiple rooms• All rooms connected to WAN and fully equipped with appropriate technology
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
What does it measure?
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The Texas Teacher STaR Chart May Be Used to:
Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile.
Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained anddocumented.
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
Why does it matter?
The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Also May Be Used to:
Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs.
Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources.
Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology.
Assist campuses in documenting the use of No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D formula and discretionary funds.
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
THE STAR CHART
Why does it matter?
Presenting the new technology The STaR Chart
The Star ChartPurpose to assess needs and set goals for classroom use of technology to support student achievement
Measures campus growth in Teaching & Learning, Educator Preparation, Administration & Support, and Infrastructure
Matters because it connects to student learning and campus technology funding
Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010
