Metz Elementary School Department of Instructional Technology Metz 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. Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010 1 of 8 Metz Elementary School Department of Instructional Technology Metz Elementary School Instructional Technology Implementation Plan 2009-2010 The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan: Don Bos Conrado Gutiérrez Darlene Cook Tim Mercer Brian Craddock Caroline Sweet 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. Valerie Galbraith Principal Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010 Brian Craddock Instructional Technology Resource Contact 2 of 8 Metz Elementary School Department of Instructional Technology Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data (as of 5/19/09) 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 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 Tech Plan 2009-2010 Campus Rating 2 2 3 2 2 2 Campus Rating 2 2 2 2 2 2 Campus Rating 2 3 2 3 2 3 Campus Rating 3 4 2 4 3 3 3 of 8 Metz Elementary School Department of Instructional Technology Tech Literacy Assessment Results (Elem and MS Only) Grade Level: 5th Grade Date of Assessment: May 9, 2008 Number of students tested: 66 Average Scale Score: 200 % Students Met Proficiency Standard: 33% % Students Below Proficiency Standard: 67% Campus Tech Support Metz has employed a full-time, campus-based technology support specialist for the past 14 school years. With only slight variations year to year, the position enables direct instructional support to teachers and students in the school's computer lab (41% of 2008-09 worktime), hardware and software setup, troubleshooting and repair (32%), and computer-assisted student record management and reporting (17%). Future Vision and Direction Ideally within three years, Metz will (1) provide sufficient staffing and other resources to maintain or raise its STaR Chart technology readiness ratings in all categories to "advanced" or "target," (2) earmark appropriate sums for hardware replacement, acquisition of new classroom technologies, online subscriptions, and related technology resources, (3) assure that teachers not only integrate technology into instruction in all content areas, but provide students with explicit, whole-class technology instruction, (4) assure that teachers strike an appropriate balance between technology instruction on the one hand, and the application of technology skills to creating curriculum-related computer products on the other, (5) assure that teachers are aware of the technology IPGs for their respective grade levels and succeed in implementing them, (6) assure that teachers are skilled in the use of the school's computer projection systems, document cameras, camcorders, digital cameras, CD/DVD burners and scanners, and (7) achieve scores on the year-end 5th-grade Technology Literacy Assessment at or above the AISD average. Campus Improvement Plan Alignment This year's CIP (page 28) includes an explicit target for improving student achievement in technology, namely that at least 90% of 2nd-5th students will create at least 4 technology-based products. Objectives 1.1, 1.8, 2.1, 2.5 and 2.6 of the school's 2009-2010 technology plan (pages 6-7, below) detail how lesson planning, student assignments, staff training and related staff support will be programmed next year to meet the CIP technology target. Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010 4 of 8 Metz Elementary School Department of Instructional Technology 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. Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010 5 of 8 Metz Elementary School Department of Instructional Technology Goal 1: Teaching and Learning Objective 1.1: Strategy 1. Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications. Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence Use district IPG's as a strategy or guide to plan technology lessons Year-round Classroom teachers Technology IPGs (on Matrix) Minimum of 1 student product per 9week period 2. Objective 1.3: Strategy 1. 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 Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence Monitor SS performance; adjust instruction Year-round Classroom teachers, Curriculum Specialist AIMS/District Power databases Campus benchmark results (BOY, MOY, EOY) 2. Objective 1.5: Strategy 1. 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. Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence Provide SS with lessons on Internet safety Year-round Classroom teachers AISD AUP; Learning.com Lesson plans 2. Objective 1.8: Strategy Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students. Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence 1. Incorporate use of multimedia equipment and software into student lessons and student projects 2. Publish student work in a web-based format Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010 Year-round Classroom teachers, students Year-round Classroom teachers, students Computer projectors, laptops, digital cameras, iMovie, Discovery Streaming Think.com, teacher-created blogs, school website Lesson plans Websites, URLs 6 of 8 Metz Elementary School Department of Instructional Technology 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. Provide teacher-led training on the implementation of projects and use of new technology for instructional purposes 2. For each grade level, select one workable tech lesson/project for each 9-week period Aug 2009Oct 2009 Campus technology committee Aug 2009Oct 2009 Campus technology committee Technology IPGs (on Matrix), computer lab, PDC Technology IPGs (on Matrix) Staff development agendas, sign-in sheets Lesson plans 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. By grade-level team, provide training on accessing and using AIMS/District Power data 2. Prioritize 2 other tech-related training needs; conduct in-house staff training Aug 2009Oct 2009 Instructional Specialist, Tech Support Specialist AIMS/District Power databases, computer lab Training outline, staff sign-in sheets Year-round Tech committee, Tech Support Specialist Computer lab, PDC Staff sign-in 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. Arrange school leave and substitutes for teachers attending PDC and on-campus tech-related staff development 2. Provide adequate training on new hardware (laptops, computer projectors, etc.) to aid teachers in effective instructional use Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010 Year-round Principal PDC Leave records, sub records Year-round Principal, Tech committee, Tech Support Specialist AISD/IT Staff sign-in sheets 7 of 8 Metz Elementary School Department of Instructional Technology Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010 8 of 8