Kocurek Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Kocurek Elementary School
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.
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Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Vicki Kidd
Christopher Summers
Brian Vandewalle
Monique Boitnott
Jane Tackett
Lauren Hermes
Jessica Lopez
Lynette Lev
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.
Christopher Summers
Principal
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
Vicki Kidd
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.
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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
1
Online Learning
2
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Campus Rating
Content of Professional Development
2
Models of Professional Development
1
Capabilities of Educators
2
Access to Professional Development
1
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
3
Professional Development for Online Learning
1
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
Leadership and Vision
1
Planning
3
Instructional Support
2
Communication and Collaboration
3
Budget
2
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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
4
Campus Rating
2
4
2
1
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:
5
Date of Assessment:
5/21/2009
Number of students tested:
100
Average Scale Score:
235
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
74%
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
26%
Campus Tech Support
Instructional Technology is supported by our ITRC and Campus Tech working together with faculty and staff to complement
instruction in the classroom.
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Future Vision and Direction
(Brief statement describing where your campus would like to be in three years related to technology integration. )
Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
Technology goals align with our campus goals by
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
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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.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. Grade level teams will
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Classroom
Instructional Planning
Lesson Plans, Student Work
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integrate technology into at
least 2 activities that
increase academic rigor in
the classroom.
2. All teachers will utilize
Learning.Com as a guide to
integrate technology
practices into core content
areas.
3. Innovation Stations will be
utilized to integrate
Technology Applications
TEKS into core content
areas.
Teachers
Guides
Samples
2009-2010
ITRC,
Easy Tech/
Campus Tech, Learning.Com
Classroom
teachers
Learning.Com Classroom Reports
2009-2010
All teachers
receiving
Innovation
Stations
Lesson Plans, Student Work
Samples and Assessments
Innovation Stations
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
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1. Teachers will utilize AIMS
data to analyze areas with
strengths and weaknesses in
order to improve instruction
and increase academic rigor
in the classroom
2. Campus Tech and ITRC will
train campus on how to
utilize features on the Austin
Instructional Mangagement
System.
2009-2010
Classroom
Teachers
Austin Instructional
Management System
(AIMS)
Benchmark assessment data,
Lesson plans, Student Work
Samples
2009-2010
ITRC
CampusTech
Austin Instructional
Management System
(AIMS)
Teachers will utilize feature of the
Austin Instructional Management
System.
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
2009-2010
1. Teachers will review district
Teachers
District Acceptable Use Student will be aware of what is
acceptable use policy with
Policy
acceptable when using technology.
students.
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2. Teachers will provide clear
Teachers
District Acceptable Use Students will use the internet
expectations regarding
Policy, Student Code of appropriately.
internet use in the classroom.
Conduct
2009-2010
3. Teacher will model and
Teachers
District Acceptable Use Evidence of modeling and
monitor appropriate
Policy, Student Code of monitoring in the classroom
computer use.
Conduct
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
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1. Learning.Com will be
utilized as a tool to deliver
technology curriculum in all
classes
2. Teachers will utilize district
provided online sites to
integrate technology in the
classroom
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Teachers
IPGs Learning.Com
Every student at Kocurek will have
mastered the technology
applications provided.
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Teachers,
Support from
ITRC,
Campus Tech
District Provided Online
Sites
Curriculum will be enhanced with
District Online Sites
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
2009-2010
1. Provide and/or seek support
Tech
District Provided Online Teachers will utilize sites provided
for district online sites based
Resource
Sites
by the district
on teachers needs and
Contact,
objectives
ITRC
Campus Tech
2009-2010
2. Provide as needed training
ITRC
Easy Tech/
All teachers will utilize
sessions for Easy Tech/
Learning.COm
Learning.com.
Learning.Com
2009-2010
3. Provide time for teachers
Innovation
Staff Development Time Teachers will share innovative
with Innovation Stations to
Station
ideas for utilizing Innovation
share usage practices
Recipients
Stations.
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
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4.
5.
6.
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.
Strategy
1.
2.
3.
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student
centered technology use.
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
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