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Technology and Readiness
(STaR) Chart Summary2010-11
Agenda
What is STaR? How can STaR be used? What are the 4 Levels of Progress? How are we doing in each of the 4 Key
Areas? Discussion of Goals and
Recommendations Links
What is STaR?
A tool for use in technology planning, budgeting, and evaluating of progress in technology projects
A profile of our campus’ status toward reaching the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and NCLB
A framework for measuring how well teachers are prepared to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in today’s technology economy
How can STaR be used?
To conceptual campus’ vision of technology To set benchmarks and goals To measure student and teacher
proficiencies on the integration of technology into all content areas
To document progress toward meeting NCLB requirements for technology literacy
To apply for grants To determine funding priorities
4 Levels of Progress
Early Technology Developing Technology Advanced Technology Target Technology
Defined uniquely in each of the 4 Key Areas
How Did We Do?
Let’s take a look at our results!
Key Area 1:Teaching and Learning
Focus Area Focus Area Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use 2
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting 1
Content Area Connections 2
Technology Applications TEKS Implementation 1
Student Mastery of Technology Applications 1
Online Learning 1
Total 8
Key Area 2: Educator Preparation and Development
Focus Area Focus Area Rating
Professional Development Experiences 2
Models of Professional Development 1
Capabilities of Educators 2
Access to Professional Development 3
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 1
Professional Development for Online Learning 2
Total 11
Key Area 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Focus Area Focus Area Rating
Leadership and Vision 2
Planning 2
Instructional Support 2
Communication and Collaboration 3
Budget 2
Leadership and Support for Online Learning 2
Total 13
Key Area 4: Infrastructure for Technology
Focus Area Focus Area Rating
Students and Computers 2
Internet Access Connectivity Speed 4
Other Classroom Technology 2
Technical Support 2
Local Area Network Wide Area Network 4
Distance Learning Capacity 3
Total 17
Key Area STaR Classification
Key Area Key Area Total
Key Area STaR Classification
I. Teaching and Learning
8 Early Tech
II. Educator Prep and Dev
11 Developing Tech
III. Leadership, Admin, Instructional Support
13 Developing Tech
IV. Infrastructure for Technology
17 Advanced Tech
Summary
Our area of strength is Infrastructure and Technology
Our area of challenge is Teaching and Learning
Reviewing the last 3 year’s data has shown very little improvement for our campus
We must create a plan of action This begins today as we discuss and
reflect on specific campus goals and recommendations
Discussion of Goals and Recommendations
Link to StaR Chart:http://starchart.esc12.net/