Fulmore Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Fulmore 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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Fulmore Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Tamey Williams, Asst. Principal
Morgan Goldbarth, Teacher
Jo Harman, Librarian
KC Hawes-Domingue, Tech. Specialist
Jim Ingman, Teacher
Muriel Parker, ITRC
Alejandro Rodriguez, Student
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.
Lisa Alexandra Bush
Principal
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
Muriel Parker
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
2
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Campus Rating
Content of Professional Development
2
Models of Professional Development
2
Capabilities of Educators
2
Access to Professional Development
2
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
2
Professional Development for Online Learning
2
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
3
2
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
3
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:
8
8
Date of Assessment:
May, 2009
May, 2008
Number of students tested:
248
258
Average Scale Score:
220
227
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
64 (132 of 207)
62 (160 of 258)
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
36 (75 of 207)
38 (98 of 258)
Campus Tech Support
In addition to support provided by the district, we have a full-time tech specialist who handles all hardware issues. The ITRC
handles most software issues, as well as gradebook issues and training.
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Future Vision and Direction
Within three years, all teachers should have a minimum of one technology-based lesson per six weeks. This should go beyond
the usual word processing and presentation applications to include databases and spreadsheets. Every classroom should have
a secured projector/computer setup. A technology component should be included in the lesson plan templates. Teacher
evaluation should reflect use of technology other than the electronic gradebook and attendance software. Teachers will use
their laptops on a regular basis to collaborate, create and communicate. Teachers will regularly use their teacher web site and
GradeSpeed to keep parents and students informed. Parents will regularly access the online gradebook (ParentConnection)
and other resources for information about their child. All curriculum resources will be available online
Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
Our teachers will use technology such as READ 180, Rosetta Stone and Reading Counts to improve student TAKS reading
scores. Math teachers will use math software installed in the lab to improve TAKS math scores. Goals will be refined based on
the completed CIP.
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.
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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.
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.
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Strategy
1. Use the district-provided
scope and sequence/IPGs for
integrating technology into
the core classes
Timeline
On-going
2. Web Design class
On-going
3. Journalism II students will
integrate TEKS into the
production of the student
newspaper and the annual
On-going
Person(s)
Comprehensive
Director,
Technology
Dept. Chair,
Instructional
facilitators
Technology
Dept. Chair,
CaTE teacher
Journalism
teacher
Resources
Scope and sequence
chart for technology
TEKS, IPGs,
classroom computers,
labs
Evidence
Teacher surveys
CaTE lab, software
Students will complete a personal
Web site and maintain the campus
Web site
Award winning publications
Computer lab (Mac),
laptops, laser printers,
digital cameras
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. Teachers will be trained in
On-going
Comprehensive District, teacher
Teacher sign in sheet; modification
the use of AIMS data to plan
Director, LA/SS computers
of lesson plans throughout the year
lessons based on student
and
need
Math/Science
facilitators
2. Use of PIPs to improve
On-going
Comprehensive District, teacher
100% completion by teachers
student achievement
Director
computers
3. Scholastic Reading Counts
On-going
Comprehensive Computers, software
Software reports
and Scholastic Inventory will
director &
be used to diagnose student
LA/Social
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improvement in reading and
areas of need.
Studies
Instructional
Coach
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. Digital safety and AUP
Fall, 2009
Technology
AISD NetSmartz.com, Advisory responses, parent
lessons, to include the topics Spring, 2010 Dept. Chair,
Channel 1 narrowcast, newsletter & emails
of texting, social networking
Tech.
parent
sites and sites for posting
Specialist,
newsletter/emails,
videos
advisory
iSafe.org
teachers, parent
specialist
2. Computer ethics, Internet
On-going
Technology
Classroom computers, Teacher surveys, TLA for eighth
safety and copyright issues
Dept Chair,
books from the
graders (May, 2010)
taught in computer classes
CaTE,
library, ISTE books
Journalism,
Visual Media,
Computer
Applications
teachers
3. Create a Web link on the
Fall, 2009
Webmaster
Computer
Include a counter to track number
school Web page to sites
of hits
with digital safety
information
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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. Use of Podcasting for
On-going
Computer
iPod Touch, digital
Statistics on Podcast downloads
instructional delivery and
Applications
cameras, Podcasting
student projects
teacher
software
2. Use of iPods for
On-going
ESL teachers
iPods, digital camera, Statistics on Podcast downloads,
reinforcement and
Podcasting software
classroom observations
enrichment for LEP students
3. Use of BrainPop to
On-going
Comprehensive Classroom computers, District record of use; teacher
supplement/enhance
director
labs, Internet,
survey
instruction
BrainPop
4. Use of Rosetta Stone
On-going
ESL teachers
Computer lab &
Self-paced progress tracked in
software with ESL students
software
software
5. History Fair project
On-going
Magnet
Library resources,
History Fair participation
Director, Social classroom computers,
Studies teachers labs
6. Museum Mania
Spring, 2010 Social Studies
Library resources,
Museum Mania participation
teachers
classroom computers,
labs
7. Mock Trial
Spring, 2010 Social Studies
Library resources,
Mock Trial participation
teachers
classroom computers,
labs
8. Journalism research for
Fall, 2009
Journalism
Library resources
School newspaper
background/articles
adviser,
librarian
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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
July
2009
1. Innovation Station
IS team
District summer
Lesson plans incorporating use of
09-10 school
classrooms will utilize the
training, on-going
Innovation Stations technology;
year
latest technology in the
support
PDAS walk-throughs
delivery of instruction
2. District training
On-going
PDA teachers
PDA
Registration for classes
3. Campus training
On-going
Comprehensive District
Teacher sign in sheets
Director,
Technology
Dept. Chair,
District IT
Facilitator
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. Training in and use of
On-going
Comprehensive Teacher laptop
Sign in sheets, Web sites
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individual teacher Web sites
on the district server
2. Use of data in GradeSpeed,
and access to Parent
Connection
On-going
3. Sign up and training for
ParentConnection
Fall, 2009
Director,
Technology
Dept. Chair,
District IT
Facilitator
Comprehensive Teacher laptop
Director,
Technology
Dept. Chair,
parent laiason
Assistant
Computer lab
Principal, parent
laiason
accessible from teacher directory
on district Web site
Teacher contact logs, statistics
from district on parent use of
ParentConnection
Training sign in sheets, statistics
on number of parents signed up for
ParentConnection
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. District databases and iBistro Fall, 2009
Librarian,
Library computers,
Library usage reports
training
Instructional
AISD databases,
Facilitators
SIRSI software,
library handouts
2. District training
Fall, 2009
Comprehensive District sites,
All teachers will attend training
Director
computers
3. Campus training
Fall, 2009
Technology
Software, computers
All teachers will correctly set up
Dept. Chair
and use their gradebooks
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Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
On-going
1. Podcasting training
ITRC, IT
Apple summer
Sign in sheets
facilitator
training; IT training
2. All technology teachers will
February,
Technology
Local budget, IT
Registration for TCEA
attend TCEA.
2010
Dept. Chair
budget, CaTE budget
3. One Innovation Station
February,
Comprehensive Local budget
Registration for TCEA
teacher from each core
2010
Director
subject will attend TCEA.
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