Ann Richards School
for Young Women Leaders
Department of Instructional Technology
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
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.
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Shawn Mauser
Kristina Waugh
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Jamie Langley
Jill DiCuffa
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.
Jeanne Goka
Principal
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
Shawn Mauser
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
4=Target Tech
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Campus Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use
2
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
2
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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
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
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3
2
3
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
1
2
2
Campus Rating
3
2
2
3
3
1
Campus Rating
2
4
2
2
3
2
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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 year’s TLA
Grade Level:
8th
Date of Assessment:
5/19 and 5/20
Number of students tested:
92
Average Scale Score:
245.4
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
94.56% (87out of 92)
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
5.44% (5 out of 92)
Campus Tech Support
The Ann Richards School has no paid tech support. All service requests must go through HeatWeb. As a result, if there is a problem
with the needed technology, a teacher’s planned time frame for assignments must be extended or completely revised to allow time for
district tech support to make repairs or install software. As a result, valuable class time is lost and learning suffers.
Future Vision and Direction
Over the course of the next two years, the school will achieve the rating of Target Tech for the majority of indicators beneath
Domains 2, 3, and 4. Since Domain 1 depends upon Domains 2, 3, and 4, it will require time for teachers to make their newfound
knowledge and skills their own and plan for, implement, and revise their classroom approaches and techniques. For that reason, our
three-year goal will be for 80% of our teachers to meet or exceed the Advanced Tech rating in Domain 1. Additionally, we would
like to pursue the use of online course management platforms, such as Blackboard or Moodle, since these tools are now widely
used by colleges and universities. One of the primary pieces of our mission is college preparation for our girls; therefore, it is
essential to have access to these new tools as soon as possible.
Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
The need for cooperative learning and effective use instructional technology is cited multiple times within the CIP; therefore, the goals
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surrounding teacher preparation and training are of paramount importance.
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
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.
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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.
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
core content
On-going per
IPG
All teachers;
ITRC, campus
principal
EasyTech (6-8)
(http://www.learning.com)
2.Utilize United Streaming videos to
enhance core content instruction
On-going per
core content /
enrichment
content IPGs
Ongoing per
core content
and school
mission
Every classroom
teacher
United Streaming
STEM teachers,
PLTW lab, library lab,
COWS, BTO
3. Require STEM courses across grade
levels. These courses require the
integration of technology to achieve
learning objectives
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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
Streaming Account and will submit a
playlist to the principal for documentation
on PDAS (technology domain indicator)
Lesson plans, ARS course catalog
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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
Strategy
1.
2.
Analyze spring 09 TLA results
Analyse TAKS scores online
3. Implement AISD Technology
Applications Scope and Sequence in
core content
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Fall 2009
Fall 2009
ITRC &Faculty
Principal and
ITRC
All teachers;
ITRC, campus
principal
EasyTech
Texas TAKS
Faculty meeting/ dept. meeting minutes
Teachers utilize info to design class and
individual objectives
Teacher lesson plans and lab use show
implementation of TEKS; students
demonstrate mastery of tech apps TEKS
On-going per
IPG
EasyTech (6-8)
(http://www.learning.com)
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
1.
2.
3.
PowerPoint Presentation and
discussion in Advisories
EasyTech Lessons
Cyber Bully Advisory Unit &
Video
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Sept. 2009
Jan. 2010
On-going per
IPG
Each semester
through STARS
All teachers;
ITRC,
ITRC &Faculty
ITRC generated PP
Teacher lesson plans
EasyTech
Teacher lesson plans
ITRC &STARS
teachers
ISafe.com modules
Teacher lessonplans
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
1.EasyTech Lessons
2.Teachers modify EasyTech Activities
to match curriculum objectives
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Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
On-going per
IPG
On-going per
IPG
ITRC &Faculty
EasyTech
ITRC &Faculty
EasyTech
ITRC monitors core teachers’ access and
utilization of Learning.com.
ITRC monitors core teachers’ access and
utilization Learning.com.
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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.
2.
Encourage Staff to attend eCampus
Tech Courses
Provide on site tutorials for basic
AISD applications.
Ongoing
Admin and ITRC
eCampus
People attend eCampus courses.
Ongoing
Admin and ITRC
Atomiclearning.com
ITRC
People attend on site tutorials
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.
Teachers will utilize online
calendar and assignment tools at
annsstudents.com.
Teachers will utilize wikis and
other social networking tools as
basis for sharing assignment
information with students and
parents.
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Ongoing
All faculty
Annsstudents.com
Web site usage statistics
Spring 2010
All faculty
Pbwiki, Ning, and ePals
Web site usage statistics and lesson 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.
Analyse TAKS scores online
Fall 2007
2.
Utilize on-line assessments with
immediate feedback
ongoing
3.
Utilize STAR Chart to determine
campus instructional technology
needs
October,
November,
2009
Principal and
ITRC
ITRC and faculty
Campus
Technology
Committee,
ITRC, Campus
Principal
Texas TAKS
Quia.com, Google Docs and
other online assessment
engines
Online STAR Chart site
(http://starchart.esc12.net)
Core content IPGs,
Teachers utilize info to design class and
individual objectives
Teachers will share results and insights
with the faculty after implementation.
STAR Chart submitted; on file with IT
and campus
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Teachers will participate in
ongoing training in the use of
emerging technologies.
Ongoing
ITRC and Tech
Cadre
Social networking sites such
as Ning, delicious, and
pbwiki
2.
Selected teachers will pilot usage
of innovation stations and share
their insights and lessons in staff
development.
Ongoing
ITRC, IS
teachers, Tech
Cadre
Innovation stations, blog
sites,
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Teachers will incorporate pilot projects
using emerging tech within the classroom
and share results and insights with
faculty.
Professional development documentation,
lesson plans, teacher blogs.
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