Murchison Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Murchison 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.
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
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Murchison Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Murchison Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
David Botbol
ITRC/Keyboarding Teacher
Kimiko Cartwright
Principal
Kimiko Cartwright
Principal Murchison Middle School __________________________________________
David Botbol
ITRC/Keyboarding Teacher
Murchison Middle School
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
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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
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Campus Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use
2
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
1
Content Area Connections
2
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation
1
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS
2
Online Learning
1
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Campus Rating
Content of Professional Development
1
Models of Professional Development
1
Capabilities of Educators
1
Access to Professional Development
2
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
2
Professional Development for Online Learning
1
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
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Leadership and Vision
Planning
Instructional Support
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
4
4
3
4
4
3
Campus Rating
3
3
1
3
4
4
KEY AREA SUMMARY
Key Area
Key Area Total
I. Teaching and Learning
II. Educator Preparation and Development
III. LeaderShip, Admin., Instructional Support
IV. Infrastructure for Technology
15
17
17
15
InProcess:0 Completed:69
The Teacher STaR Chart was submitted by 100% of teachers. (as of 5/26)
Campus Tech Plan 2009-2010
Key Area STaR Classification
Advanced Tech
Advanced Tech
Advanced Tech
Advanced Tech
Active Teachers:69
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Murchison Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Campus Tech Support
Murchison Middle School has an ITRC who is well versed in computers and technology. He works with teachers to assist them with
technology integration and provides resources. He also manages all the equipment and computer labs on campus. He repairs some
equipment and coordinates other repairs as needed.
Future Vision and Direction
Murchison will benefit from having our new up-to-date equipment available to students and staff in the classrooms and computer labs.
We would like our students to become proficient in researching skills, being able to determine valid information. We would also like
them to develop the skills necessary to be efficient researchers. 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. In addition, opportunities for producing
technology-rich projects including, but not limited to podcasting, blogs, wikis and digital cameras should be provided.
Implementation of Innovation Stations in 13 classrooms prior to August 2009 will increase the technology capability of our campus.
Keeping students in their classes and bringing the technology to them make a huge difference in behavior, discipline and work effort.
We plan to reallocate 40 computers throughout the campus which were previously used in our computer lab and library.
More professional development opportunities need to be made available to our faculty during professional development days. We
need to better inform our teachers about workshops offered by the AISD IT Department during the school year as well as summer, eCampus, and TCEA in February.
Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
Our CIP aligns with our core curriculum. With the addition of our innovation stations and new teacher laptops, this technology will
allow teachers to be more effective in the classroom, while bringing state of the art technology directly to the students.
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Department of Instructional Technology
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
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
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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
enhance core content instruction
On-going per
core content /
enrichment
content IPG’s
On-going per
core content /
enrichment
content IPG’s
Classroom
teachers, tech
specialist
United Streaming, Tech
Facilitator
Classroom
teachers, tech
specialist, IT
Facilitator
Timeliner, Learning.com,
Inspiration, MS Office
3. Utilize Timeliner, Learning.com,
Inspiration, MS Office apps
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
Streaming Account and utilize it.
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
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Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Analyze spring 09 TLA results
Fall 2009
Learning.com
Faculty meeting/dept. meeting minutes,
2.
Analyze TAKS scores
Fall 2009
Texas TAKS
Teachers utilize info to design class and
individual objectives
3.
Implement AISD Technology
Applications Scope & Sequence in
core content
Online Course Tests
On-going per
IPG
ITRC & Faculty,
Tech Specialist,
CAC, Principal
Principal &
ITRC,
counselors
All teachers,
ITRC, Campus
Principal
Teachers, Tech
Specialist
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
4.
On-going
throughout year
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.
Cyber safety video and discussion
in RODEO
Sept 2009
Jan 2010
2.
Classroom Discussions
On-going per
IPG
3.
Utilize LanSchool & Apple
Remote Desktop
On-going
Teachers, Tech
Specialist,
Librarian
Teachers, Tech
Specialist
Teachers, Tech
Specialist,
Library Clerk
Protect Teens Video
Teacher lesson plans
Technology Facilitator,
Librarian, Tech Specialist,
TBD
LanSchool & Apple Remote
Desktop
Teacher lesson plans
Students stay on task and do not wander
to other websites
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
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1.
Provide necessary equipment to all
teachers
2009-2011
2.
Video-Conferencing
Fall 2009
3.
Open Computer Lab for Students
On-going
District Tech
Personnel, Tech
Specialist
Teachers, Scott
Robuck, Tech
Specialist
Library Clerk
PTA, Bond Money
Video-Conferencing
Equipment provided by IT,
Vanderbilt University
website, other websites TBD
Library Computers
Teacher has equipment available to
provide digital lessons; students have
equipment to produce projects
Video-Conferences
Student completion of work requiring a
computer
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 Specialist
Admin, ITRC, IT
Facilitator
AtomicLearning.com
ITRC, Tech Specialist
Available Tech Trainings,
TCEA, eCampus
Tech Committee,
Tech Specialist,
IT Facilitator
Email, Faculty Meetings
3.
4.
Fall 2009 –
Spring 2010
Fall 2009
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.
Website Training
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Fall 2009
Tech Specialist
AISD Websites
Websites are kept current
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2.
3.
Introduce Thinkfinity.org to
teachers
Gradespeed
On-going
Tech Specialist
Thinkfinity.org
Lesson plans
On-going
Teachers, Admin
Gradespeed
Gradespeed is kept current
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
Tech Specialist
AIMS
Online STaR Chart website
(http://starchart.esc12.net)
Teachers have individual student reports
based on TAKS objectives.
Tech Specialist works with teachers 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.
Provide examples & opportunities
for faculty to learn about emerging
technology for instruction
On-going
2.
Provide professional development
activities that support this strategy
On-going
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ITRC & Other
interested
techies, IT
facilitator
ITRC & Other
interested
techies, 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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