Highland Park
Department of Instructional Technology
Highland Park 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 and our Campus Improvement Plan. The strategies focus on goals and
objectives related to Teaching and Learning and Educator Staff Development
specifically related to the use of technology.
Highland Park Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
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Kyle Etie
Janet Matetich
Beth Finkle
Anna Lundy
Pam Gonzalez
Lisa Marques
Jennifer Brunello/Evelyn Powers
Susan Olson
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.
Tammie Workman
Principal
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
Kyle Etie
Instructional Technology Resource Contact
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
Campus Rating
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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
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
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Campus Rating
3
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Campus Rating
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Campus Rating
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Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
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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:
5
Date of Assessment:
5/14/08
Number of students tested:
90
Average Scale Score:
255
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
97
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
3
Campus Tech Support
Full-time Technology Specialist funded by PTA provides hardware, software, network administration, curriculum, teacher training,
coordination of district initiatives, & webmaster support on campus. Technology Specialist (aka “ITRC” via district acronym) chairs
campus Technology Committee & attends all district-wide technology meetings.
Future Vision and Direction
We would like to have a continued refresh of our numerous oldest computer workstations (7-10 yrs old) & improved/continued
integration of technology skills based on teacher-training modules we are currently implementing. Would like to have all bond-funded
equipment (laptops, innovation station presentation systems, etc) integrated into daily use around campus.
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Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
Plan coordinates w/ CIP re: teacher technology training “retreat days” – ½ day training sessions on technology integration.
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.
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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.
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.
Schedule computer literacy &
student software/projects
lessons by Tech. Specialist
(ITRC) for teachers. Two halfday training sessions.
2.
Implement AISD Technology
Applications Scope and
Sequence in core content,
provide TEKS copies to all
grade-level teams
3.
Utilize the learning.com
resource to deliver the
technology applications
curriculum in all classrooms
Utilize United Streaming
videos to enhance core content
instruction/instruct teachers on
4.
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ongoing
throughout year
on retreat
days/inservice
days/fac mtg
days as needed
ongoing
throughout
year/TEKS
provided
beginning of
year
Ongoing
throughout year
ITRC/teachers/principal
schedule
Lab/ specific software
applications instruction
All teachers/ ITRC
AISD Scope & Sequence &
TEA TEKS /lab, classroom
computers, laptops, all
applications
All teachers/ITRC
Learning.com state-adopted
online technology
curriculum
Ongoing
throughout
year/train early-
Classroom teachers/ITRC
District-licensed
unitedstreaming.com video
content/image library
Completion of training/lab sessions
by teachers & students, utilization of
skills in lessons w/ classes/students or
in administrative functions. Teachers
required to document student
completed projects @ EOY
Teacher lesson plans and lab use
demonstrate implementation of
TEKS; students demonstrate mastery
of tech apps TEKS on 2nd and 5th
grade assessments
Every student and every teacher will
have and utilize learning.com
accounts in order to master the
technology applications curriculum
Use of videos to intro, extend,
research, or review core curriculum
content, discuss for comprehension,
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use of site
mid fall 2008
utilize in research projects
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.
Implement tracking functionality of
learning.com tech. curriculum for
all students in grade 1-5
Implement assessment of grade 5
technology proficiencies using
learning.com assess. instrument
Sept 2009
ITRC
May 2010
ITRC
3.
Teacher STAR chart completion
(indiv. tech self-assessment)
Spring 2010
All gr. level
teachers
TEA Texas STAR chart
online survey
4.
Campus STAR Chart Summary
completion (campus tech selfassessment)
Utilize STAR Chart to determine
campus instructional technology
needs (campus self-assessment)
Initiate tech-based project
assignments aligned w/ core
curriculum areas & tech curr.
Spring 2010
ITRC
TEA Texas STAR chart
online survey
Late spring
2010
ITRC
TEA Texas STAR chart
online survey results
Ongoing
throughout year
All teachers,
ITRC
Lab, laptops, classroom
computers, online resources,
job-specific applications, etc
2.
5.
6.
Learning.com admin
interface/district student
database
Learning.com assessment
instrument/lab
Learning.com tracking records;
incorporation of select tech skills/subjects
into lessons
Results of campus assessments will be
utilized to help plan instruction & areas of
focus in technology applications for
following year
STAR chart completed online &
submitted by all teachers & monitored by
ITRC
Campus STAR Chart Summary
submitted; on file with IT, TEA, and
campus
Campus STAR chart completed &
submitted, results shared, tech committee
uses in tech plan for following year
Students successfully complete assigned
tech-based projects & assigned grades for
the final product, documented by teacher
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
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7.
8.
Utilize state-licensed learning.com
resource to deliver the technology
applications curriculum in all
classrooms
Utilize pre-screened United
Streaming training & videos to
enhance & provide pre-approved
core content instruction
9.
Continue to provide district
notification & feedback of
loopholes through firewall & have
them blocked & focus use of
websites on teacher-approved sites
10. Add learning.com curriculum unit
‘Communicatiing Online’ to gr 3
(in addition to 4-5 already
included) content re: internet safety
& responsibility
Ongoing
throughout year
All
teachers/ITRC
Learning.com state-adopted
online technology curriculum
Ongoing
throughout
year/train
during 1st
retreat day
Ongoing
throughout year
Classroom
teachers/ITRC
District-licensed
unitedstreaming.com video
content/image library
ITRC/teachers
District web content-filtering
committee/ nettrekker.com
district-licensed search
engine service
Sept 09
ITRC
Learning.com state-adopted
online technology curriculum
Every student and every teacher will have
and utilize learning.com accounts in order
to master the technology applications
curriculum
Use of videos to intro, extend, or review
content, discuss for comprehension
Inappropriate sites ID’ed & firewall
blocking submitted/initiated, teaching
sharing use of usable sites like
starfall.com, etc, more utilization of
Nettrekker search engine over Google
Student will complete Communicating
Online’ unit
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.
2.
Continue/increase Tech Spec &
grade level team mentoring re:
technology lessons for students
Work w/ grade level teams to
deliver tech instructional units
that ID & address a pertinent
aspect of their tech curriculum,
focusing on lesser-used, lesserfamiliarity tech areas &
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Ongoing
throughout year
Grade level team
leaders/teachers/ITRC
Tech lesson plans shared
between team
Completed lesson/project in
lab/classroom
Ongoing
throughout year
ITRC/teachers
Lab, laptops/various
software applications/5th gr
Tech Assessment
scores/Tech TEKS
Completed lesson/project in
lab/classroom
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3.
applications & Tech TEKS
Add Brainpop curriculum access
per district license
Train during 1st
retreat day
Teachers/ITRC
Brainpop.com
Utilization of site for student research
projects/purposes
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.
Schedule in calendar/retreat days
delivering training on a particular
instructional technology tool
Work w/ grade level teams to
deliver tech instructional units
that ID & address a pertinent
aspect of their tech curriculum,
focusing on lesser-used, lesserfamiliarity tech areas &
applications & Tech TEKS
Fall 2009
Principal/ITRC,/tech
comm./teachers
Applications (teacher admin
& students apps)
Training at faculty mtg completed,
student projects completed
Ongoing
throughout year
ITRC/teachers
Lab, laptops/various
software applications/5th gr
Tech Assessment
scores/Tech TEKS
Completed lesson/project in
lab/classroom
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
Fall 2009 - 1st
1. Develop grade level team
ITRC/gr level AISD teacher webpage
Team web pages created w/
retreat
day
web pages
teams
system
content & documents added,
training/maintai
webpage admin teacher assigned
n & update
for each grade level team
thru’out year
Fall 2009
2. Gradespeed – parent access
Gr 3-5
Gradespeed.austinisd.or Access info sent out to parents,
to view teacher/student
teachers
g online parent portal
parents logging in from home to
gradebook gr 3-5
check student assignments &
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3. School website
Ongoing
thru’out year
ITRC
4. PTA website
Ongoing
thru’out year
PTA parent
webmaster
contacting teachers re: assignments
HP website maintained & updated
thru’out year w/ student projects &
school events & info
Hipark.austinisd.org School webserver,
Apple MobileMe
account for webspace,
notification of updates
in school’s weekly
newsletter
http://www.hppta.org/po Link provided on HP website, PTA
rtal/
website maintained & updated
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.
2.
3.
Provide documentation to help w/
understanding vocab. & rating
system for completion of Texas
Teacher STAR Chart (tech. selfassessment)
Utilize Tech TEKS & learning.com
Tech Assessment scoring feedback
(5th gr) to ID areas of weakness &
address areas of weakness w/
lessons, projects, or reviews
Work w/ each grade level team to
deliver tech instructional units that
ID & address a pertinent aspect of
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during STAR
chart window
Ongoing
throughout
year, 5th
assessment
from previous
year (is taken at
end of year)
Ongoing
throughout year
ITRC/classroom
teachers
(grouped by
grades K-2 & 35)
ITRC/teachers
Tx STAR Chart guidebook &
readiness chart/STAR Chart
online survey
100% compliance/completion of teacher
Star Charts by TEA/district deadline
Tech TEKS/Learning.com
lesson tracking/scoring & 5th
gr. Assessment results
Completion of lessons, projects, or
reviews in weak areas
ITRC/teachers
Lab, laptops/various software
applications
Completed lesson/project in
lab/classroom
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their tech curriculum, focusing on
lesser-used, lesser-familiarity tech
areas & applications
Strategy
1.
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student
centered technology use.
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Continue/expand use of
cable/coax closed circuit TV
network to include studentwritten scripts & announcements
Classroom presentation systems
installed for teachers all 4th & 5th
gr rooms
Ongoing
throughout
year
ITRC/parent
volunteers/5th gr
writing teachers
Closed circuit cable
network
AM student written announcements
delivered weekly
Fall 2009
ITRC, Tech Committee
2008 bond $’s & PTA $’s,
AV vendor/contractor
3.
Provide new teacher laptops to all
teachers
Late spring
2009
ITRC/teachers
4.
Provide one new set of 20 student
laptops in mobile cart
Fall 2009
District tech bond
purchase/ITRC/teachers
Apple MacBook laptops
configured & delivered,
Laptop basics training
session May 2009
New cart w/ 1 class set of
laptops to be shared among
all classes
Presentation systems installed (doc
camera, overheard projector &
speakers, laptop), required summer
training sessions attended by 4th-5th gr
teachers
Teachers received/utilizing laptops &
have had basic training
2.
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Teachers check out laptops for
classroom use, train w/ ITRC on same
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