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.
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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
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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
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Campus Rating
2
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Campus Rating
2
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Campus Rating
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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.
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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:
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
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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.
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
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