Texas Campus STaR chart summary

Campus: South Park Middle School

• The Texas Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of their district.

• The Texas Teacher STaR Chart can assist in the measurement of the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology . It also can identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of research-based instructional goals.

INTRODUCTION

Use of the STar chart

• The Texas Campus STaR Chart Will Help Campuses and Districts Answer Critical Questions

• 1) What are your campus’ and district’s current educational technology profiles?

• 2) What evidence can be provided to demonstrate their progress is meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology?

• 3) What areas should your campus and district focus on to improve the level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for all students?

FOUR FOCUS AREAS• Teaching and learning• Educator preparation and Development • Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support• Infrastructure for Technology FOUR LEVELS OF PROGRESS• Early tech• Developing tech• Advanced tech• Target tech

TEXAS TEACHER STAR CHART

TEACHING AND LEARNING

– Impact of Technology on Teacher Role & Collaborative Learning

– Patterns of Teacher Use

– Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

– Curriculum Areas

– Technology Applications TEKS Assessment

– Patterns of Student Use

Teaching &learning campus STaR chart

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Focus Area 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008Developing Tech

Teachers primarily usetechnology to direct instruction,&Direct students in the use of productivityapplications for technology integration

Teachers primarily use technology to direct instruction,&Direct students in the use of productivityapplications for technology integration

Advanced Tech

Instruction is teacher-facilitated and students work with peers and experts to evaluate information, analyze data and content. Technology is integrated into foundation area and activities are separated by subject and grade.

Educator Preparation & Development

– Content of Training– Capabilities of Educators– Leadership & Capabilities of Administrators– Models of Professional Development– Levels of Understanding & Patterns of Use– Technology Budget Allocated to Technology

Professional Development

Educator Preparation & Development Campus STaR chart

Focus Area 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

Developing Tech 25-29%of technology allocated for professional development and there are regular technology-supported learner-centered projects.

25-29%of technology allocated for professional development and there are regular technology-supported learner-centered projects.

25-29%of technology allocated for professional development and there are regular technology-supported learner-centered projects.

Leadership, administration and Instructional support

– Vision & Planning– Technical Support– Instructional & Administrative Staffing– Budget– Funding

Leadership, Administration and Instructional support

Focus Area 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

Early Tech There is no campus technologyplan. Technology is used mainly for administrative tasks. No technical support is onsite.There is no district technology Coordinator.

Developing Tech

Campus plan aligned with Long-Range Plan for Technology. Teachers and administratorshave vision for technology.

Most teachers have participated in professional development on the customization of online courses.

Infrastructure of Technology

– Students per Computer

– Internet Access Connectivity/Speed

– Distance Learning

– LAN/WAN

– Other Technologies

InfrastructureFocus Area 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

Advanced Tech There are 4 or less students per computer. There is direct connectivity to Internet in 75% of classrooms and library. Web-based learning is available. All rooms are on LAN/WAN

Developing Tech

There are 5-9 students per computer. Thereis direct connectivity to the Internet in 50% of classrooms and library.

There are 5-9 students per computer. Thereis direct connectivity to the Internet in 50% ofclassrooms and library.

School campus & Activities

Useful links and Activities

• We can get the information about this school on the following link:

Information on school performance and TAKS

• Sports zone include sports like Basket Ball,Foot Ball,Tennis,Track and Volley ball

Summary

The Texas campus STaR chart is discussed for the 2006,2007 and 2008 years in all the key areas.