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Mendez 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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The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Carla Lantz
Ann Thompson
Victor Loya
Steve Ray
Amy Hall
Rocky Medrano
Jennifer Lemmers
Sarah Haggerty
Ronald Hately
Sean Murray
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.
Connie Barr
Principal
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
Carla Lantz
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.
1=Early Tech
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
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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
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Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
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:
Date of Assessment:
Number of students tested:
Average Scale Score:
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
Campus Tech Support
Mendez has a full time computer tech. He is available most days to work on teacher and student technology needs. The campus ITRC
also helps with teacher technology needs.
Future Vision and Direction
Our campus would like to have increased integration of technology over the next couple of years. We would like to see more lesson
plans, assignments, and student communication completed via computer and internet.
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Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
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(Brief statement describing how one or more of your campus technology goals listed on this plan aligns to your CIP goals and
objectives.)
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
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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
All Staff
Computers, IPG’s, Texts,
Lesson plans will reflect the utilization of
Summer
1. Technology applications TEKS
technology
ed
teachers,
and
the technology TEKS.
will be included in all lesson plans
2009
2.
using Tech Apps. Planning guide
provided by the district.
Technology Applications will be
taught using project based learning
within core classes.
3. Teachers will use new laptops and
innovation stations as a regular part
of their curriculum.
supplementary materials
Spring
2010
All Staff
Spring
2010
All Staff
Computers, IPG’s,
technology ed teachers,
supplementary materials, and
texts
Campus Tech, ITRC, District
Instructional Technology
Technology Assessment from
learning.com
Projects will reflect the utilization of the
TEKS.
Evaluations on PDAS
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
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curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Strategy
1. Teachers will use technology in the
2.
classroom that facilitates the
mastery of instructional objectives
that includes AIMS, DEEDS, and
local campus applications. This
will help to differentiate instruction
in the classroom.
Use campus based intranet system
to plan lessons using TAKS scores
and benchmark data.
(MAVERICK)
Evidence
Fall 2009
Core teachers
Computers, AIMS system
Lessons and assessments will demonstrate
efficient differentiation in instruction.
Fall 2009
All teachers
Computers, Intranet System,
Assessment Data
Lessons and assessments will reflect
TAKS and benchmark testing data.
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
End of Fall
All teachers
Handouts, websites, AISD
Students will demonstrate computer
1. Provide students with lessons on
using the Internet and digital tools
safely and effectively in and out of
the classroom.
2. Provide parents a handout on using
the internet safely at home with
students. This may be a district
created informational brochure.
3. Training will be provided to
teachers on Acceptable use
policies as well as keeping
students safe while using the
internet inside and outside of the
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Especially
CATE
curriculum
knowledge as they move from class to
class and grade to grade.
Every Fall
Technology
committee
Handouts and websites
A flyer or brochure will be created for
parents in English and Spanish detailing
the importance of internet safety.
September 2009
All new
employees
Handouts, websites,
computers
Training given during school hours.
Implementation of policies through out
school classrooms.
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classroom.
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
All Teachers
Computers, handouts,
Lesson plans will be modified for all
1. Training will be provided on using Beginning of
2.
technology to meet the learning
needs of all students including ESL
students. These technologies may
include concept mapping software
such as inspiration.
Utilizing United Streaming,
Learning.com, and other useful
student websites to reinforce
curriculum in the classroom for all
teachers.
ever school year
Once a semester
All Teachers
websites, projector, and
AISD provided software
learners using technology.
Unitedstreaming.com,
computers and projectors
Amount of accounts used by Mendez
faculty.
3.
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
Once a semester All Teachers
ITRC’s, Campus Tech,
Scheduled workshops through out the
1. Workshops will be provided on
understanding and implementing
the Tech. Apps. TEKS
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school year.
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2. Professional development will be
3.
provided during faculty meetings
on using the new VISTA operating,
system.
Core teachers will discuss lesson
planning and how to integrate the
Tech. Apps. TEKS in the
classroom during grade level and
subject meetings.
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Fall 2009
All Teachers
ITRC’s Campus Tech,
District Instruction
Professional development scheduled for in
school faculty meetings
Semesterly
All Teachers
Computers, projector, Office
programs, and handouts
Core Lessons implementing Tech Apps
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.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
4.
5.
6.
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.
Strategy
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student
centered technology use.
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
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