Mary Jane Sims Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Mary Jane Sims Elementary
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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Mary Jane Sims Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Freda Mills, Principal
Jon David Saucedo, Teacher
Linda Collins, ITRC
Heather Wilson, Teacher
Jennifer Garcia, Teacher
Carl Clark, Teacher
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.
Freda Mills
Principal
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
Linda Collins
Instructional Technology Resource Contact
School Technology and Readiness – Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing
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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
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
1
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Campus Rating
Content of Professional Development
2
Models of Professional Development
2
Capabilities of Educators
2
Access to Professional Development
1
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
2
Professional Development for Online Learning
1
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
Leadership and Vision
2
Planning
2
Instructional Support
2
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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
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
2
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:
5th Grade
Date of Assessment:
05/12/08
Number of students tested:
33
Average Scale Score:
205
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
36%
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
64%
Campus Tech Support
Sims Elementary does not have a paid campus tech. The ITRC, other teachers on campus, and the district techs provide needed
technology help.
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Future Vision and Direction
Three years from now at Sims Elementary, teachers will regularly integrate all forms of available technology to further students’
learning and enhance collaboration with other teachers. Our campus web site and teacher web sites will be updated regularly to keep
our students, parents, and community informed.
Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
Our CIP calls for continued improvement in Reading, Math, and Science test scores. The development of one quality core technology
activity for each grade (K-5) in at least one foundation content area (Reading, Math, Science) aligned with the IPGs and TEKS will
help support this improvement in scores.
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.
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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
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
IPGs
Grade level meeting minutes, Grade level meeting minutes, classroom
2009-2010
1. Develop one quality core
2.
technology activity for each grade
(K-5) in at least one foundation
content area (Math, Science, Social
Studies) aligned with Instructional
Planning Guides and TEKS.
Utilize the EasyTech/
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
On-going
(http://www.aust
inschools.org/ma
trix/)
TEKS
classroom instruction, lesson
plans, technology IPGs
online, TEKS
instruction, lesson plans, technology IPGs
online, TEKS.
Every Classroom
IPGs, Learning.com
All students and teachers in grade K-5
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Learning.com resource to
deliver the technology
applications curriculum in all
classrooms grades K-5.
3. Use mobile labs for student
centered technology use.
On-going
Teacher
(http://www.learning.com)
accounts, data from EasyTech
Management System and Assessments.
Classroom
Teacher,
ITRC
Campus Mobile Labs
Teacher check-out log of mobile
labs and student products.
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.
2.
Link student assessment data in
AIMS to relevant curriculum
resources in the IPGs to enable
differentiated instruction.
Refine and expand reporting
features of AIMS. Train teachers to
access data and make valid
instructional decisions. Update
information in an expeditious
manner.
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
2009-2010
On-going
Classroom
Teachers,
Instructional
Coaches
Benchmark
Coordinator
AIMS
(http://matrix/curriculum/)
Reports/Data from AIMS.
Classroom Instruction.
AIMS
(http://matrix/curriculum/)
Teachers as individuals and teams use
AIMS to acquire formative student data
they need to make instructional decisions.
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3. Continue TELPAS Testing
online.
4. Use 5th Grade Tech Literacy
Assessment data to target
needed tech skills.
2009-2010
BTC
Online TELPAS Test
Reports/Data from TELPAS.
2009-2010
Principal,
ITRC,
Classroom
Teachers
2008-09 Tech
Assessment data
Campus average score
improvement on 2009-2010 Tech
Assessment.
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.
Conduct Internet Safety
presentations for parents and the
community at the campus level.
2009-2010
Campus Safety
Committee,
IT Facilitator
Online materials available on
AISD web site
Campus calendar indicating presentation
conducted, PTA/Parent Meeting agenda,
information sheets sent home with
students.
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 United Streaming
videos to enhance core content
instruction.
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
On-going per core
content/enrichment
content IPG
Classroom
Teachers
United Streaming
(http://www.unitedstreaming.com)
Every teacher will have a United
Streaming Account whose playlist can
be accessed by the principal for
documentation.
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2.
Promote the use of technology
as a tool of inquiry and
communication. Utilizing
student- centered technologies
to produce evidence of learning
(digital video productions,
multimedia presentations, etc.).
3. Utilize BrainPOP and
Tumblebook Library online
resources to reinforce core
content.
2009-2010
Classroom
Teachers
Instructional
Coaches
IT Facilitator
ITRC
2009-2010
Classroom
Teachers
4.
On-going
Provide training for students on
use online library databases.
Librarian, ITRC
Microsoft Power Point, digital
video equipment, other available
multimedia programs and
equipment
Student products such as PowerPoint
presentations, iMovies, etc.
http://www.brainpop.com
http://www.tumblebooklibrary.com
AISD Databases
Mobile lab
User statistics provided by each site as
to student use and online tests.
Database usage data.
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 on-site campus support for
implementation of grade level
technology applications IPGs and
effective use of EasyTech.
On-going
2.
Utilize core content study groups to
promote the integration of
technology to enhance student
achievement.
On-going
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
Campus
Principal
IT Facilitator
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
Campus
Principal
Instructional
Coaches
IT Facilitator
Staff development time (at
least 5 per school year)
IPGs and Learning.com
(http://www.learning.com)
Attendance verified at staff development.
Grade level teachers implement skills and
units of practice into instruction as
specified in lesson plans.
Staff development time
Weekly grade level meetings
Notes from groups indicating attention to
–and inclusion of – technology TEKS
Skills and proficiencies in core content
instruction.
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Classroom
Teachers
3. Send at least two teachers to
TCEA tech conference.
2009-2010
Classroom
Teachers
Funding for registration
Confirmed registration of
participants.
4. Use teacher laptops for staff
development on a regular
basis.
2009-2010
Principal,
Classroom
Teachers
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff
development.
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
2009-2010
1. Activation of each teacher’s
IT Facilitator, Staff development time Teacher web sites online.
AISD web site
ITRC,
Classroom
Teachers
On-going
2. Continued update of campus
Campus Tech Substitute Teachers
Updated campus web site online.
web site
Committee
provided for members
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
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Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Provide training and support in
data examination and analysis
through technology to support
sound decision-making, especially
in support for AIMS (Austin
Instructional Management System).
On-going
Benchmark
Coordinator
Classroom
Teachers
AIMS
District Power
(http://matrix/curriculum)
Staff development time
Records of staff development and time
and effort documentation demonstrate
support in data examination and analysis.
2.
Provide training in the new
electronic grading system.
On-going
Administrative
Staff
Electronic Grading System
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff development.
3.
Provide training for use of the new
online discipline referral system.
On-going
Discipline Referral System
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff development.
Administrative
Staff
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student
centered technology use.
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Strategy
1. Research software that supports
On-going
Instructional
Coaches
Classroom
Teachers
Campus
Principal
ITRC
Software including LEXIA
and Reading 180
Printed evaluation/data from software
itself.
2. Provide training in web applications
2009-2010
IT Facilitator,
ITRC
District we applications
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff
development.
3.
2009-2010
IT Facilitator,
ITRC
Elmo and Epson
projectors
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff
development.
District instructional objectives and
is compatible with district systems
and support.
such as Staff Portal,
District Teacher Websites, Wikis.
Provide training in using AV
Technologies: ELMO and Epson
projectors for classroom instruction.
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4. Provide training for teachers and
2009-2010
IT Facilitator,
ITRC,
Classroom
Teachers
AISD
Personnel
IT Facilitator
2009-2010
IT Facilitator
2009-2010
students on utilizing mobile labs.
5. Installing Innovations Stations in
2009-2010
one-sixth of classrooms.
6. Staff training in the use of Student
Response Systems (Clickers).
7. Provide training on teacher laptop
software.
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Mobile labs
Staff development time
Classroom time
Required hardware and
software
“Clickers”
Staff development time
Acrobat Pro, Photoshop
Elements, and other
installed software
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff
development.
Classroom lesson plans and
student products.
Observed classroom installation of
Innovation Stations.
Attendance verified at staff
development.
Attendance verified at staff
development.
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