Menchaca Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Menchaca 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. 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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Menchaca Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Menchaca School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Madelyn Reiner
Faith Bradberry
Lucretia Beard
Marva Solomon
Jeanine LaChance
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.
John Rocha
Principal
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Lucretia Beard
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
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Campu2s Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
1
2
2
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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
3
2
Campus Rating
2
4
2
3
3
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:
87
Average Scale Score:
230
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
79% (68/87)
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
21% (18/87)
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Campus Tech Support
Our campus does not have a paid campus tech. The ITRC and other teachers volunteer to support campus technology and we rely on
the district techs to help. OR We our campus gives one teacher an extra planning period to help with technology support. OR We
have a part time paid campus tech. This position is funded by the PTA. OR Our Instructional Coach helps with campus technology
along with his/her other duties. (Summary statement of how well this is meeting the needs.)
Future Vision and Direction
Three years from now at Lovely School, you will see teachers using their laptops on a regular basis to collaborate, create and
communicate. Teachers will regularly use their teacher web site and other online tools to keep parents and students informed. Parents
will regularly access the online gradebook and other resources for information about their child. Classrooms will have integrated
multimedia systems with document cameras and other interactive tools. All curriculum resources will be available online.
Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
Example (elementary): One of our goals this year is for teachers to implement at least one integrated lesson in the Fall and one in the
Spring. Our CIP calls for a 2% improvement of our reading scores especially in area of ( a TEK). The technology integration lesson
will include elements of this reading TEK at least in the Fall. OR Example 2: Our teachers will learn to set up their AISD teacher
webpage and update it at least one a semester. If they already have a website or a blog, they will post a link to it on their AISD teacher
webpage. This will align with our CIP goal of increasing effective communication with parents and community members.
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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.
4.
Implement Learning.com
(EasyTech) at all grade levels K-5
Plan collaboratively to develop
mini lessons that meet technology
needs and are aligned with TEKS
Use word processing skills for
projects at each grade level 1st-5th
Mobile labs used for student
centered technology use. **
Sept
Sept-May
October-May
Marva Solomon
All Teachers
Technology
Committee
N/A
All Teachers
Marva Solomon
All Teachers
Lucretia Beard
Marva Solomon
Microsoft Office
Student printed projects
Mobile Labs
Cart sign out sheet.
AISD Website Resources
Tech4learning.com
.Computer Certificate Printouts
3-5 student tracking
Mini lessons
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.
Use Tech Literacy Assessment
Data to target tech literacy skills.
Complete TELPAS Testing Online
3.
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All Teachers
AIMS
April-May
ESL & Bilingual
Teachers
Computer Lab
Teachers use data analysis to design
lessons students according to areas of
need.
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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
Students will go through the
activities on NetSmartKidz.com
August
All teachers
Marva Solomon
August -May
All teachers
Marva Solomon
Net Smart Kids Website
Internet Safety Posters
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
2.
Utilize Discovery Streaming to
deliver Instructional Video to the
classroom
3.
Students are trained to use online
library databases as instructional
resources.
Students save work to their server
space on a regular basis.
4.
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Year Long
August
Year Long
All Teachers
Marva Solomon
All Teachers
with projectors
and appropriate
speakers
All Teachers
Rita Painter
All teachers
Marva Solomon
Computers
Innovation Station
Classrooms
Library & Classroom
Computers
Ibistro Website
Desktop Computers
Mobile Labs
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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.
3.
4.
Technology staff development
opportunities provided on a team or
department level basis.
Send a group of teachers to a
technology conference (TCEA)
Year Long
Beard
Staff development attendance sheets
Sept-May
Rocha
Teachers attend conference and share out
innovative approaches to technology use
in the classroom
Provide technology integration
professional development for core
content teachers based on the AISD
Technology Applications
Instructional Planning Guides.
Teacher laptops used for staff
development on a regular basis.
Sept.
Beard
Bi-Monthly
All Teacehrs
Bears
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.
2.
Support teachers interested in
activating teacher AISD website.
Suppport teacher collaboration via
online wikis, blogs, and other
campus resource networks.
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Sept.
Beard
Laptops
Ongoing
Marva Solomon
Menchaca Lab Wiki
Increase teacher websites on Menchaca
homepage to 50%
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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.
2.
3.
Professional Development on data
analysis using AIMS
Continued Professional
Development on GradeSpeed and
Electronic Report Cards.
Continued Professional
Development on AISD Online
IPGs
ongoing
District
ongoing
District
PPC
ongoing
District
PPC
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Teachers and students utilize
mobile labs
Install Innovation Stations in onesixth of classrooms
Investigate purchase of Student
Response Systems (Clickers)
Teachers have opportunities for
training on Teacher Laptop
including Acrobat Pro, Photoshop
Elements and other software.
Teachers and students use
collaborative web sites (wiki) for
publishing and sharing
information.
Investigating purchasing Epson
projectors so all classrooms have
appropriate access.
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October
Summer 2009
Marva Solomon
Lucretia Beard
District
2009-2010
Tech. Comm.
Ongoing
District
Ongoing
All teachers
August-
Tech Committee
Mobile Labs
Check out sheet
Innovation Stations in 10 classrooms
Menchaca Lab Wiki
Tech committee notes
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