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TEXAS STAR CHARTSCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND READINESSA. J. MOORE ACADEMY, WACO ISD
Marcus Lamar WalkerWorld Geography & Economics Teacher
Agenda
General Discussion & Information Ask Yourself Questionnaire on STaR Chart Texas Long Range Plan How to read the STaR Chart STaR Chart: A. J. Moore Academy 2006-2007 STaR Chart: A. J. Moore Academy 2007-2008 STaR Chart: A. J. Moore Academy 2008-2009
Conclusion Questions & Answers
What is the STaR Chart?
The STaR Chart is a tool that is used by school district across Texas for planning and assessing technology uses in schools.
The chart is then used by the school districts and the State of Texas to assess the use technology across the board by seeing the weakest links in technology.
Ask Yourself!!!
What is A. J. Moore’s current profile in regards to technology use?
Are we meeting the State of Texas’ Long Range Plan for Technology?
What should we focus on as a school to achieve goals set by the Texas Long Range Plan for technology?
What is the Long Range Plan for Technology?
There are four key areas that we should focus on regarding the long range plan: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation & Development Administration & Support Infrastructure for Technology
What are the STaR Chart Levels of Progress?
There are four levels of progress that the State measures when considering technology application for schools: Level 1: Early Technology Level 2: Developing Technology Level 3: Advanced Technology Level 4: Target Technology
A. J. Moore Academy 2006-2007 STaR Chart Results
KEY AREAS Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Total
Teaching and Learning
Patterns of Classroom Use
Frequency & Design of Instruction Setting
Content Area Connections
Technology Application TEKS Implement
Student Mastery of Tech Applications
Online Learning
18Adv.
3 3 3 3 3 3
Educator Preparation
Professional Development Experiences
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Professional Development for Online Learning
13Dev.
1 2 4 1 3 2
Leadership Leadership and Vision
Planning Instructional Support
Communicate & Collaboration
Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning 22
Adv.4 4 3 4 4 3
Infrastructure Students per computer
Internet Access and Connectivity Speeds
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity 22
Target4 4 2 4 4 4
A. J. Moore Academy 2007-2008 STaR Chart Results
KEY AREAS Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Total
Teaching and Learning
Patterns of Classroom Use
Frequency & Design of Instruction Setting
Content Area Connections
Technology Application TEKS Implement
Student Mastery of Tech Applications
Online Learning
24Target
4 4 4 4 4 4
Educator Preparation
Professional Development Experiences
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Professional Development for Online Learning
24Target
4 4 4 4 4 4
Leadership Leadership and Vision
Planning Instructional Support
Communicate & Collaboration
Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning 24
Target4 4 4 4 4 4
Infrastructure Students per computer
Internet Access and Connectivity Speeds
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity 24
Target4 4 4 4 4 4
A. J. Moore Academy 2008-2009 STaR Chart Results
KEY AREAS Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Total
Teaching and Learning
Patterns of Classroom Use
Frequency & Design of Instruction Setting
Content Area Connections
Technology Application TEKS Implement
Student Mastery of Tech Applications
Online Learning
21Target
3 4 3 4 4 3
Educator Preparation
Professional Development Experiences
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Professional Development for Online Learning
19Adv.
3 3 4 3 3 3
Leadership Leadership and Vision
Planning Instructional Support
Communicate & Collaboration
Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning 24
Target4 4 4 4 4 4
Infrastructure Students per computer
Internet Access and Connectivity Speeds
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity 20
Adv.4 4 3 3 3 3
AJM 3-Year Summary
Where do we go now?
Focus on Teaching and Learning Align goals, curriculum, and technology use
Focus on Educator Preparation Ensure ALL teachers and administrators meet state
mandated technology use practices Focus on Admin & Support Services
Increase technical support and provide appropriate budgets Focus on Infrastructure
Get more computers per classroom & move toward more online learning opportunities
Conclusion
Take your part in the STaR chart extremely seriously.
Access your own goals for incorporating technology use into your curriculum.
Take a moment and discuss some ideas on how to make A. J. Moore Academy an ambassador of success in the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology.
Contact Info & Resources
Online: STaR Chart Texas Long Range Plan for Technology
Marcus Lamar Walker: [email protected] www.marcuslamarwalker.blogspot.com
