Cook Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Cook Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The Campus Technology Committee has developed this Technology Plan. It is
aligned with the Austin ISD Technology Plan and the State Long Range Plan for
Technology. The campus strategies focus on goals and objectives related to Teaching
and Learning and Educator Staff Development.
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
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Cook Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Cook Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Yvette Flores
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Esteban Hermida
Lucy Riusech
Freddy Díaz
Maria Gaston
Jennifer Garza
Greg Thielke
Tim Lance
Ivan Oropeza
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this signature page only to Instructional Technology 414-6567. The entire plan should be submitted via email to Marc Thrall.
Orlando Salazar
Principal
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Tim Lance
Instructional Technology Resource Contact
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Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
School Technology and Readiness – Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing
Criteria and more information can be found online at http://starchart.esc12.net/
Campus STaR chart ratings based on Teacher STaR Charts as submitted to the Texas Education Agency.
Ratings are based on the following scale.
1=Early Tech
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
4=Target Tech
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Patterns of Classroom Use
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
Content Area Connections
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS
Online Learning
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Content of Professional Development
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Professional Development for Online Learning
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
1
Campus Rating
1
1
2
1
2
1
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LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Leadership and Vision
Planning
Instructional Support
Communication and Collaboration
Budget
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
2
2
2
Tech Literacy Assessment Results (Elem and MS Only)
Most recent data available from the 5th and 8th grade TLA. Probably last years,to be updated after this years TLA
Grade Level:
5th
Date of Assessment:
May 2009
Number of students tested:
100
Average Scale Score:
165
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
0%
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
100%
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Cook Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Campus Tech Support
Our campus has a full-time paid technology position.
Future Vision and Direction
Cook teachers will posses the skills and equipment to integrate technology as appropriate. Technology strategies/references in the
IPGs will be accommodated.
Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
The Cook Technology Plan has objectives relating to integrating the technology TEKS within the foundation curriculum. Additionally
there are objectives focusing on effective teacher use of assessment data and enhancing community communication through
maintaining current individual and campus websites.
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The following goals and objectives are taken from the Austin ISD District Technology Plan. Campuses will focus on four objectives
from Goal 1 and.four objectives from Goal 2. Campuses may choose to include additional objectives in their Campus Tech Plan. The
entire Austin ISD Technology Plan is available for review.
Goal 1: Teaching and Learning
Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of
technology in education.
Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level.
Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional
objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic
curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child.
Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that
specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.
Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.
Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development
Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs not only of teachers but of all the members of the
professional education community
Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and
enrichment TEKS.
Objective 2.2: Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student
progress, and establish regular communication with parents and students.
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
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Goal 1: Teaching and Learning
Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide
specialized courses in Technology Applications.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
2.
3.
Technology focus (Technology
Applications TEKs, learning.com
lessons, etc.) will be discussed at
team meetings and reflected in
lesson planning.
Bi-weekly small group trainings
will be conducted.
August – May
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
Coaches
August – May
ITRC
Students will use learning.com.
August – May
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
Coaches
Team meeting notes
Lesson plans
Projector, scanner, camera,
software, -etc.
Signup sheets
Class reports
Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional
objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic
curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Continue using AIMS for Data
Analysis
2.
Complete TELPAS Testing Online
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
August – May
August – May
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
ITRC & BTC
Class reports
Mobile labs
TELPAS results
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Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that
specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
2.
Require all students to complete
appropriate use module on
learning.com
Teachers review and all students
sign the student Acceptable Use
Policy.
SeptemberOctober
SeptemberOctober
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
Completed lessons.
Signatures
Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Utilize Brain POP (K-8) Online
Resources
August – May
2.
Utilize Discovery Streaming to
deliver Instructional Video to the
classroom
Students are trained to use online
library databases as instructional
resources.
August – May
3.
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
August – May
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
Librarian
Classroom
Teachers
Logs & Lesson Plans
Logs & Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans
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Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development
Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and
enrichment TEKS.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
2.
Technology staff development
opportunities provided on a team or
department level basis.
Teacher laptops used for staff
development on a regular basis.
August – May
ITRC
Signup sheets
August – May
ITRC
Instructional
Coaches
Signup sheets
Objective 2.2: Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student
progress, and establish regular communication with parents and students.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Each teacher activates their AISD
Teacher Web Site
September
2.
Each Teacher updates their web
site monthly.
August – May
3.
Campus website updated weekly.
Contains links to teacher web sites.
August – May
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
ITRC
Website
Website
Website
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Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Professional Development on data
analysis using AIMS
September
ITRC
Instructional
Coaches
Signup sheets
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Teachers and students utilize
mobile labs
August – May
2.
Install Innovation Stations in onesixth of classrooms
Maintain active “campus only”
webpage featuring projects,
information, lists, etc.
September
3.
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September May
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
District
Signup sheets
Lesson plans
ITRC
Webpage
Completion logs
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