Kealing Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Kealing Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
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Department of Instructional Technology
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. The
campus strategies focus on goals and objectives related to
Teaching and Learning and Educator Staff Development.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Kealing Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Teri L. Bolin
ITRC/Technology Dept
Joon Yee Chuah
Math Dept
Kerensa Williams
Librarian
Teresa Wilson
CTE Dept
Sally Finklea
Language Arts Dept
Mariel Stotts
Fine Arts Dept
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this page to Instructional Technology 414-6567
Lynda Redler
Principal
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Teri L. Bolin
Instructional Technology Resource Contact
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Existing Infrastructure Conditions:
Number of students
Number of teachers
Average number of computers per classroom
Number of computer labs available for general use
Number of computers in library for student use
Number of wireless mobile computer labs (COWS)
Approximate number of computers (Teacher and Student)
Approximate number of computer projectors
Number of campus based technology support staff
1194
87
4
2
12
2
450+
40
.25
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
(Brief summary describing current hardware/infrastructure issues/status.)
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
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
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Note: Campus chart data is shown below for each Focus Area. The value in parenthesis is the average of the teacher charts for this campus.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Patterns of Classroom Use
2 (2)
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
3 (2)
Content Area Connections
2 (3)
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation (TAC Chapter 126)
2 (2)
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS
3 (2)
Online Learning
1 (2)
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Content of Professional Development
2 (2)
Models of Professional Development
3 (2)
Capabilities of Educators
3 (2)
Access to Professional Development
1 (2)
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
3 (2)
Professional Development for Online Learning
2 (2)
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Leadership and Vision
2 (2)
Planning
2 (2)
Instructional Support
2 (2)
Communication and Collaboration
3 (3)
Budget
2 (2)
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
1 (2)
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INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Students per Computer
2 (2)
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
3 (3)
Other Classroom Technology
2 (2)
Technical Support
1 (2)
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
3 (2)
Distance Learning Capacity
2 (2)
Staff Development Needs



More time allocated for technology training.
Funding for full-time technology support.
More time for technology planning within departments.
Future Vision and Direction
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The Mission
The mission of the Kealing Instructional Technology is to:
1. Develop and monitor technology initiatives on the campus of our school.
2. Equip students with technology know-how as a contribution toward their future success.
Alignment with Austin ISD Technology Plan 2007-2010
The following goals and objectives are from the District Technology Plan. Campuses will focus on four objectives from Goal 1 and.
three objectives from Goal 2.. The campus focus objectives are shown below in boldface and are marked with a “*”. Campuses may
choose to include additional objectives in their Campus Tech Plan.
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.
All Learners will:
 Have access to relevant technologies, tools, resources and services for individualized instruction 24/7.
 Use information and communication technologies to collaborate, construct knowledge and provide solutions to real-world
problems
 Use research based strategies in all subject areas to improve academic achievement.
 Communicate effectively in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.

*Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level.
Objective 1.2: Offer and provide the Technology Applications high school courses to meet the curriculum and graduation
requirements specified in 19 TAC Chapter 74.
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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 1.4: Develop strategies to monitor and document progress of integration of technology into curricula and instruction and to
monitor and report student mastery of the Technology Applications TEKS to TEA.
*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.
Goal 1: Teaching and Learning (Continued)
Objective 1.6: Implement innovative programs that promote parental and student involvement, increased communication with parents,
students and community members, and community access to educational resources.
Objective 1.7: Ensure that school libraries have the latest technology and online resources for student research and curriculum
integration and to assist teachers in teaching information literacy and Technology Applications Skills
*Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.
Objective 1.9: Ensure accessibility by all students to technology-based instruction and adaptive/assistive devices as appropriate.
Objective 1.10: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses and expanded curricular offerings
through the use of technology, including distance learning and digital content services 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
All educators will:
 develop new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive and
customized
 ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout all of curriculum and instruction.

*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 2.3: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of ongoing professional development through the use of technology,
including online and other distance learning and digital content services.
Objective 2.4: Provide staff development and document progress of teachers towards mastery of the Technology Applications
Educator Standards I-V.
*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 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support at all levels address the creation of a shared vision, encourage and sustain the
appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and use data for decisionmaking.
All leaders will:
 Develop, implement, budget for and monitor a dynamic technology plan to meet the needs of a changing workforce and
economy
 Offer expanded instructional opportunities to students via online digital content, and a variety of distance learning
technologies.
 Provide opportunities for sustained, relevant and timely staff development in a variety of formats.
 Expect appropriate technology use throughout the teaching and learning process.
 Provide an electronic communications system to foster collaboration
 Provide easy access to student data for effective analysis and decision making
 Support a comprehensive student data system
 Allow parents to access their student’s data
 Support business practices with an all-inclusive software package
 Create and support applications to meet the request of instructional leaders
Objective: 3.1 incorporate ongoing technology planning in classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans.
Objective: 3.2 promote a comprehensive planning process that involves all stakeholders.
Objective: 3.3 Create budget and secure funding to support technology identified in classroom, library, campus, and district planning
efforts.
Objective: 3.4 coordinate the use of electronic data in district planning to support research-based decision-making focused on success.
Objective: 3.5 Provide parents secure electronic access to student information.
Objective: 3.6 incorporate mastery of SBEC Technology Applications Standards into local educator appraisal system.
Objective: 3.7 Budget for, offer, and support expanded online curriculum and instructional opportunities to students.
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Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support (Continued)
Objective: 3.8 Participate in collaboration with representatives from Pre-K-12, higher education, parents, businesses and community
to share resources and services.
Objective: 3.9 Provide position appropriate training for all staff.
Objective: 3.10 Support an interactive, integrated system for data
Objective: 3.11 Design, implement and maintain enterprise applications and services
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Goal 4 ~ Infrastructure for Technology
Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and tech support personnel. The infrastructure must be secure, stable,
supportable, flexible, and scalable and follow common standards in order to grow with new technologies.
The infrastructure will provide
 Measures to ensure all data are secure and accurate.
 Data standards to support interoperability and accessibility for all users
 Reliable hardware, software and infrastructure
 Equitable access to computers, systems, and e-learning technologies for all users
 Technical assistance to support teaching and learning.
 Provide a robust network within and between schools
Objective 4.1: Design, install and maintain a technology and telecommunications infrastructure for communications and services that
ensures reliable secure equitable access.
Objective 4.2: Strive to achieve and maintain a personal computing device access ratio of 1:1 for both students and professional
educators.
Objective 4.3: Provide on-demand access to appropriately configured technology for all students and staff, including those with
disabilities.
Objective 4.4: Maintain an obsolescence policy to ensure maximum efficiency and use of technology and infrastructure by all students
and staff.
Objective 4.5: Provide and maintain an infrastructure for communications with parents and community members, including yearround access to school news, educational resources, data and personnel.
Objective 4.6: Maintain a high level of customer service
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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.
2.
Educate staff of Technology IPG
Implement TEA’s Tech Scope &
Sequence
Fall 2009
Annual Survey
Principal
Core Teachers
IT resources
STLA 2009
Results of survey will reveal
accomplishment.
3.
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.
3.
Continue to assess students w/TLA
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Teri Bolin
Learning.com
Scores
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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.
Increase staff awareness about
emphasis of obj 1.5
On-going
Staff/principal
Monitoring on a daily basis
2.
3.
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.
2.
3.
Learning.com
Discovery Education. Com
Student Help Desk
On-going
On-going
On-going
Staff
Staff
Staff
Survey
Survey
Survey
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.
Train teachers to develop teacher
webpage’s.
On-going
Teri L. Bolin
AISD Webpages
Provide training to utilize web tech as an
instructional tool
2.
3.
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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.
3.
AIMS
On-going
Dept chairs
AIMS
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.
Encourage peer to peer support
with Innovation Stations
implemented on campus.
Increase training opportunities for
Core Teachers with emerging
technology.
2009-2010
Trained Staff
IT
2009-2010
Teri L. Bolin
IT
Survey
3.
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