Houston Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
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Houston Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
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.
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Houston Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Existing Infrastructure Conditions:
Number of students
Number of teachers
Average number of computers per classroom
Number of computer labs available for general use
Number of computers in library for student use
Number of wireless mobile computer labs (COWS)
1110
52 classroom teachers & 19 Special Areas, Sp. Ed, Specialists
3
1
16
2. Laptops were taken out of COWS and placed on individual carts with projector, speakers, and headphones and distributed to classrooms to be shared by teachers only 8 of these are operational.
209 excluding Teacher Macbook
19 4 unusable to lack of funds for bulbs
1
Approximate number of computers (Teacher and Student)
Approximate number of computer projectors
Number of campus based technology support staff
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Houston Elementary is a very large campus with a main building, 22 portable classrooms and 2 additional wings. At the present time, we have 2 printers per pod in the main building, 3in each wing, and 1 printer per 2 portable classrooms. These printers are at least 9 years old and have already begun to wear down. Our need is to have at least 4 new printers purchased for our 53 classrooms. Half of the desktop computers (G-3s and IMacs) in the classrooms are also at least 9 years old, so they will undoubtedly start going out soon.
1 computer lab is not sufficient for current or future needs of a campus the size of Houston Elementary. We still need COW’s for the students to use inside classrooms to supplement the lab
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/
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Department of Instructional Technology
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
Patterns of Classroom Use 2
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content 2
Content Area Connections 2
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation 2
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS 2
Online Learning 2
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT Campus Rating
Content of Professional Development 2
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Planning
2
2
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Leadership and Vision
1
2
Professional Development for Online Learning
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
1
Campus Rating
2
2
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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
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
4
3
Distance Learning Capacity 2
Staff Development Needs
Our Star Chart data indicates that we are at a Level 2 (Developing Tech), mainly due to the lack of time for professional development, which, in turn, means lack of expertise in using technology with our students. Since every teacher has received a new laptop, we need stipends to encourage teachers to take advantage of training opportunities that will show them how to use technology as a tool for enhancing higher-order thinking skills. We need time for teachers to write lesson plans (make and take sessions) which will help them integrate technology in their subject area TEKS.
Future Vision and Direction
In three years, at least half of the staff at Houston Elementary will have completed 30 or more hours of professional development on integration of technology. With every teacher having a new laptop, teachers will be better able to regularly include technology skills in planning and implementing instruction by using strategies that facilitate student-led learning experiences. This, in turn, will develop our students' higher order thinking skills and opportunities for collaboration with content experts, peers, parents, and community. With the new Innovation stations that some of our teachers will be receiving, this will better help our TAKS grade classrooms to
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Department of Instructional Technology incoroporate technology into their daily lessons.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Alignment with Austin ISD Technology Plan 2007-2010
The following goals and objectives are from the District Technology Plan. Campuses will focus on four objectives from Goal 1 and three objectives from Goal 2. The campus focus objectives are shown below in boldface and are marked with a “*”. Campuses may choose to include additional objectives in their Campus Tech Plan.
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.
All Learners will:
 have access to relevant technologies, tools, resources and services for individualized instruction 24/7.
 use information and communication technologies to collaborate, construct knowledge and provide solutions to real-world problems
 use research based strategies in all subject areas to improve academic achievement.
 communicate effectively in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.

*Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level.
Objective 1.2: Offer and provide the Technology Applications high school courses to meet the curriculum and graduation requirements specified in 19 TAC Chapter 74.
*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 1.4: Develop strategies to monitor and document progress of integration of technology into curricula and instruction and to monitor and report student mastery of the Technology Applications TEKS to TEA.
*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.
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Goal 1: Teaching and Learning (Continued)
Objective 1.6: Implement innovative programs that promote parental and student involvement, increased communication with parents, students and community members, and community access to educational resources.
Objective 1.7: Ensure that school libraries have the latest technology and online resources for student research and curriculum integration and to assist teachers in teaching information literacy and Technology Applications Skills
*Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students.
Objective 1.9: Ensure accessibility by all students to technology-based instruction and adaptive/assistive devices as appropriate.
Objective 1.10: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses and expanded curricular offerings through the use of technology, including distance learning and digital content services to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students.
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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
All educators will:
 develop new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive and customized
 ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout all of curriculum and instruction.
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*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 2.3: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of ongoing professional development through the use of technology, including online and other distance learning and digital content services.
Objective 2.4: Provide staff development and document progress of teachers towards mastery of the Technology Applications
Educator Standards I-V.
*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 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support at all levels address the creation of a shared vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and use data for decisionmaking.
All leaders will:
 develop, implement, budget for and monitor a dynamic technology plan to meet the needs of a changing workforce and economy
 offer expanded instructional opportunities to students via online digital content, and a variety of distance learning technologies.
 provide opportunities for sustained, relevant and timely staff development in a variety of formats.
 expect appropriate technology use throughout the teaching and learning process.
 Provide an electronic communications system to foster collaboration
 Provide easy access to student data for effective analysis and decision making
 Support a comprehensive student data system
 Allow parents to access their student’s data
 Support business practices with an all-inclusive software package
 Create and support applications to meet the request of instructional leaders
Objective: 3.1 Incorporate ongoing technology planning in classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans.
Objective: 3.2 Promote a comprehensive planning process that involves all stakeholders.
Objective: 3.3 Create budget and secure funding to support technology identified in classroom, library, campus, and district planning efforts.
Objective: 3.4 Coordinate the use of electronic data in district planning to support research-based decision making focused on success.
Objective: 3.5 Provide parents secure electronic access to student information.
Objective: 3.6 Incorporate mastery of SBEC Technology Applications Standards into local educator appraisal system.
Objective: 3.7 Budget for, offer, and support expanded online curriculum and instructional opportunities to students.
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Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support (Continued)
Objective: 3.8 Participate in collaboration with representatives from Pre-K-12, higher education, parents, businesses and community to share resources and services.
Objective: 3.9 Provide position appropriate training for all staff.
Objective: 3.10 Support an interactive, integrated system for data
Objective: 3.11 Design, implement and maintain enterprise applications and services
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Goal 4 ~ Infrastructure for Technology
Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and tech support personnel. The infrastructure must be secure, stable, supportable, flexible, scalable and follow common standards in order to grow with new technologies.
The infrastructure will provide
 measures to ensure all data is secure and accurate.
 data standards to support interoperability and accessibility for all users
 reliable hardware, software and infrastructure
 equitable access to computers, systems, and e-learning technologies for all users
 technical assistance to support teaching and learning.
 provide a robust network within and between schools
Objective 4.1: Design, install and maintain a technology and telecommunications infrastructure for communications and services that ensures reliable secure equitable access.
Objective 4.2: Strive to achieve and maintain a personal computing device access ratio of 1:1 for both students and professional educators.
Objective 4.3: Provide on-demand access to appropriately configured technology for all students and staff, including those with disabilities.
Objective 4.4: Maintain an obsolescence policy to ensure maximum efficiency and use of technology and infrastructure by all students and staff.
Objective 4.5: Provide and maintain an infrastructure for communications with parents and community members, including yearround access to school news, educational resources, data and personnel.
Objective 4.6: Maintain a high level of customer service
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Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications.
Strategy
1.
Utilize technology applications as they apply to a specific grade level
2.
Plan collaboratively to develop lesson plans that meet technology needs and are aligned with TEKS
Timeline
On-going
Once a week
Person(s)
Classroom teachers
Resources
Computers in technology lab,
Library, and in classrooms;
Learning.com
Time
Sample lesson plans on AISD
Web
Evidence
Students demonstrate mastery of technology applications on 5th Grade assessments, and K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Grades will demonstrate mastery of technology applications on Learning.com
Lesson plans reflect alignment with technology TEKS
3.
Use technology as a tool to effectively communicate, problem solve, and use presentation skills
On-going
Campus
Technology
Committee,
Classroom teachers,
Campus
Principal
Classroom teachers,
Campus
Principal
Computers in technology lab,
Library, and in classrooms;
Projector multi-media carts; digital/video cameras
Students present authentic products consistently
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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
1.
Implement Technology Literacy
Assessments in Grade 5 for technology applications
May, 2009
2.
Use AIMS to analyze student data BoY, MoY,
EoY
Person(s)
ITRC, 5th Grade
Teachers
ITRC,
Classroom
Teachers
Resources Evidence
Computers in technology lab Results of campus assessments will be
AIMS, Time, Computers utilized to plan instruction in technology applications for 2009-2010
Instructional plans created by teachers
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
1.
Provide staff with Acceptable Use
Policy
2.
Model ethical technology use
Timeline
August 2009
On-going
Person(s)
ITRC
Staff
Resources
Acceptable Use Policy
Time
3.
Establish clear expectations of
Acceptable Use Policy and actively monitor student use of the Internet.
On-going Staff Time
Evidence
Acceptable Use Policy posted online
Teachers and students practicing ethical use of technology
Teachers and students using the internet as stated in the AUP
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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
1.
Utilize United Streaming videos to enhance core content instruction
Timeline
On-going
On-going
Person(s)
Staff
Staff
Resources
United Streaming.com, lesson plans
Lesson plans, technologies
Evidence
Teachers will utilize their United
Streaming accounts to deliver core content instruction
Students will produce independent and collaborative projects consistently
2.
Provide appropriate technology
(digital/video cameras, scanners, computers, LCD projectors) for students to use independently and collaboratively
3.
Utilize United Streaming videos to enhance core content instruction
On-going Staff United Streaming.com, lesson plans
Teachers will utilize their United
Streaming accounts to deliver core content instruction
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Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS .
Timeline
On-going
Person(s)
ITRC, Campus
Technology
Committee
Resources
Teachers
Time
AISD Website
Evidence
Lesson plans reflect the use of technology applications
Strategy
1.
Provide and promote the integrated
AISD technology applications curriculum to teachers as a resource for what students are expected to achieve in Austin ISD relevant to the technology applications TEKS.
2.
Provide technology integration professional development for core content teachers based on the AISD
Technology Applications
Instructional Planning Guides.
On-going after school
ITRC District IT Staff
Time
Attendance rosters
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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
1.
Provide training and support in data analysis through the use of
AIMS.
2.
Provide training for using electronic report cards
Timeline
On-going
On-going
Person(s)
ITRC
Campus
Administrators
Data Clerk
Tech Specialist
GradeSpeed
Facilitators
Resources
AIMS
GradeSpeed
Evidence
Attendance Rosters
Completed Report Cards
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use.
Strategy
1.
Provide funds for purchasing developing software and devices that will enhance student learning
2.
Provide on-site campus support for implementation of developing software and devices that will enhance student learning
Timeline
2009-2010
On-going
Person(s)
District IT
ITRC
District IT Staff
Resources
Rollout
Time
District IT Staff
Evidence
Items purchased through Instructional
Technology
Showcase of student presentations that reflect knowledge and expertise in the use of technology
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