Forney High SchoolTexas STaR Chart

Texas STaR Chart websiteBy Quincy Clark

School

Technology

And

Readiness

What does “STaR” stand for?

Teaching & Learning

Educator Preparation

Administration & Support

Infrastructure

The four categories:

Teaching and Learning

How are we as teachers and our students using technology in the classrooms?

Educator Preparation

How are you being prepared to use technology in the classroom?

Administration & Support

How much and what kind of support are you receiving in order to greater incorporate technology into your classroom?

Infrastructure

Do you have the resources necessary to successfully integrate technology into your classroom?

Early Tech:◦ A computer? What’s that? Zoolander clip

Developing Tech:◦ Computers are used in the classroom, but

instruction is still teacher-centered.

The different levels of progress:

Advanced Tech:◦ Most of the students and teachers are using

computers for subject specific learning.

Target Tech:◦ Technology nirvana. Every teacher and student is

using a computer for learner-centered, cross curriculum instruction.

The different levels of progress:

Where do we stand?

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Be open to using technology in your classroom, even if you aren’t an “expert” using it. The students will be more than happy to help!

Additional professional development opportunities for use of technology will be offered at various times. (before, during, and after school)

How do we improve?

Questions?

Let the technology do the work for you. Use Examview, it can grade for you!!!

Don’t be afraid to try new things, especially with technology. If it doesn’t work, it’s research, not a failure or waste. Just be ready with a backup plan if it does not work out how you want it to.

A few thoughts before you go…