Covington Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Covington Middle 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
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Department of Instructional Technology
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The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Leigh A. Lunsford
Jose Arizola
Kathy Wittig
David Joyner
Martha Krauss
Bob Godfrey
Christiane Michaelis
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.
Replace this text with Principal’s name
Principal
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
Replace this text with ITRC’s name
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.
Ratings are based on the following scale.
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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
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INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
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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:
8
Date of Assessment:
May 7, 2008 through May 31, 2008
Number of students tested:
290
Average Scale Score:
223
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
63%
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
37%
Campus Tech Support
Instructional Technology is supported by our Technology Cadre as needed. Leigh Lunsford is the part-time (90 minutes per day)
campus tech.
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Future Vision and Direction
In three years, Covington Middle School classrooms should be using technology as a tool to promote, extend, deepen and enhance
student learning on at least a weekly basis. This goal will be apparent when the use of technology is routine and transparent and when
technology integration supports campus curricular goals.
Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
Covington will benefit from having more computer labs and COWs. We would like our students to develop the skills necessary to be
efficient researchers and life-long learners. This will help increase the amount of research that our students are able to do while at
school as well as the ability to develop technology-enriched projects.
More COWs available will be a huge benefit to our campus, this would allow students more time in their classroom to work on their
projects and less wasted time. We plan to put more student stations in all core subject classrooms.
More professional development opportunities are needed to familiarize our faculty with new technology during professional
development days. Teachers need to be informed of workshops offered during the school year as well as summer, e-Campus, and
TCEA in February.
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.
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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.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. Implement AISD Technology
Applications Scope and Sequence in all
subjects
On-going per
IPG
All teachers,
ITRC, Campus
Principal
AISD IPG
TEKS
COW Computer Labs
2. Utilize United Streaming videos to
On-going per
Classroom
United Streaming, Tech
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Teacher lesson plans and lab use
demonstrate implementation of TEKS;
students demonstrate mastery of tech
apps, TEKS 8th grade
Every teacher will have a United
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enhance core content instruction
3. Utilize Timeliner, Learning.com,
Inspiration, MS Office apps
core content /
enrichment
content IPG’s
On-going per
core content /
enrichment
content IPG’s
teachers
Facilitator
Streaming Account and utilize it.
Classroom
teachers, IT
Facilitator
Timeliner, Learning.com,
Inspiration, MS Office, Open
Office
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.
Analyze spring 09 TLA results
Fall 2009
2.
Analyze TAKS scores
Fall 2009
3.
Implement AISD Technology
Applications Scope & Sequence in
core content
Online Course Tests
On-going per
IPG
4.
On-going
throughout year
ITRC & Faculty,
CAC, Principal
Principal &
ITRC,
counselors
All teachers,
ITRC, Campus
Principal
Teachers, ITRC
Learning.com
Faculty meeting/dept. meeting minutes,
Texas TAKS
Teachers utilize info to design class and
individual objectives
EasyTech (6-8)
http://www.learning.com
Teacher lesson plans and lab use show
implementation of TEKS, students
demonstrate mastery of tech apps TEKS
Immediate feedback available from test
scores
That Quiz
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.
Cyber safety video and discussion
in RODEO
Classroom Discussions
3.
Utilize LanSchool
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Sept 2009
Jan 2010
On-going per
IPG
On-going
Teachers,
Librarian
Teachers
Teachers,
Library Clerk
Protect Teens Video
Teacher lesson plans
Technology Facilitator,
Librarian
LanSchool
Teacher lesson plans
Students stay on task and do not wander
to other websites
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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.
Provide necessary equipment to all
teachers
2009-2011
District Tech
Personnel
PTA, Bond Money
2.
Video-Conferencing
Fall 2009
Teachers, Scott
Robuck,
Video-Conferencing
Equipment provided by IT,
Vanderbilt University
website, other websites TBD
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Teacher has equipment available to
provide digital lessons; students have
equipment to produce projects
Video-Conferences
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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.
Encourage staff to attend eCampus
Tech Courses
On-going
Admin, ITRC, IT
Facilitator
eCampus
2.
Provide onsite tutorials for basic
AISD applications
Technology Professional
Development Days/Time Off to
attend Tech Trainings
Conduct needs assessment of
technology information from
teachers/staff
On-going
Admin & ITRC,
Tech Cadre
Admin, ITRC,
Tech Cadre, IT
Facilitator
Tech Cadre, IT
Facilitator
AtomicLearning.com
ITRC, Tech Specialist
Available Tech Trainings,
TCEA, eCampus
3.
4.
Fall 2009 –
Spring 2010
Fall 2009
Email, Faculty Meetings
People attend eCampus courses and
utilize knowledge in classroom utilizing
teacher laptop.
People attend on site tutorials.
People attend trainings and utilize
knowledge in classroom. Lesson plans.
Use of teacher laptop.
Information regarding what teachers
want/need to know/learn
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.
3.
4.
Website Training
Introduce Thinkfinity.org to
teachers
Gradespeed
Star Reports
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
Fall 2009
On-going
ITRC
ITRC
AISD Websites
Thinkfinity.org
Websites are kept current
Lesson plans
On-going
On-going
Teachers, Admin
Teachers
Gradespeed
Staff Portal
Gradespeed is kept current
Advisory plans
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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.
Efficient and effective organization
of student data
Completing STaR Chart in groups
so everyone understands questions
On-going
Spring 2010
District
Personnel
ITRC, Tech
Cadre
AIMS
Online STaR Chart website
(http://starchart.esc12.net)
Teachers have individual student reports
based on TAKS objectives.
Tech Cadre members work with teachers
in their department to fill out STaR Chart
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.
Provide examples & opportunities
for faculty to learn about emerging
technology for instruction
Provide professional development
activities that support this strategy
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
On-going
On-going
ITRC, Tech
Cadre, IT
facilitator
ITRC, Tech
Cadre, IT
facilitator
Any emerging technology we
are exposed to
Lesson Plans, student products
Any emerging technology we
are exposed to
Lesson Plans, student products
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