Alternative Learning Center
Department of Instructional Technology
<<Alternative Learning Center>>
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.
<<Alternative Learning Center>>
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2009-2010
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
B. Kieke Butzer
Kenneth Strahan
Anne Marie Avegno
Hector Rodriguez
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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.
Dr. Hector Rodriguez
Principal
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
B. Kieke Butzer
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 (2)
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
2 (2)
Content Area Connections
2 (3)
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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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2 (2)
1 (2)
1 (2)
Campus Rating
2 (2)
2 (2)
2 (2)
1 (2)
2 (3)
1 (2)
Campus Rating
2 (2)
2 (2)
2 (2)
2 (2)
2 (2)
2 (2)
Campus Rating
1 (2)
4 (3)
2 (2)
1 (2)
1 (2)
1 (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 years TLA
Grade Level:
8th
Date of Assessment:
No computer lab; unable to download TLA from site
on computers that were available for TLA to lack of
necessary software being installed in those computers
(Steve Jeske was notified.)
Number of students tested:
Average Scale Score:
% Students Met Proficiency Standard:
% Students Below Proficiency Standard:
Campus Tech Support
Our campus has a full-time campus tech. However, he is campus tech for all seven alternative program campuses, so he is not always
on our campus. We also have a stipended ITRC who is also a full-time classroom teacher. We have teachers and a librarian who
volunteer to be on our technology committee.
Future Vision and Direction
Three years from now at the ALC, every classroom with have its own printer. Each class will have access to a mobile PC laptop cart.
(Scheduled) ALC will have enough LCD projectors available to support every teacher on campus. Teachers will use their laptops on a
regular basis to collaborate, create and communicate. Teachers will regularly use their teacher web site and other online tools to keep
parents and students informed. Parents will regularly access the online gradebook and other resources for information about their
child. Classrooms will have integrated multimedia systems with document cameras and other interactive tools. All curriculum
resources will be available online.
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Campus Improvement Plan Alignment
One of our goals this year is for teachers to implement at least one integrated lesson in the Fall and one in the Spring. The technology
integration lesson will include elements of reading, writing, social studies, science, and math TEKS in various combinations. Our
teachers will learn to set up their AISD teacher webpage and update it at least once a semester.
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
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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. Provide Technology
DELTA Lab
Appropriate hardware
Students enrolled in and actively
Applications Elective course
teachers
and software as needed
engaged in Technology
through DELTA labs
Applications Elective course
2. Provide regular opportunities
All classroom More student computers Regular and appropriate use of
for students to master
teachers
in classrooms, provided student computers and computer
Technology Applications
there is room in the
labs by all classes
TEKS through technologyclassroom to allow a
rich lessons and projects
separate area
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.
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
Ongoing
1. Include review and signed
Orientation
Copies of AISD
Signed AU policies agreement;
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understanding of AISD
Acceptable Use policies as
part of orientation curriculum
2. Provide staff training to
review and demonstrate
understanding of compliance
with AISD Acceptable Use
policies
3. Provide ‘digital world’ safety
lesson to students, including
signed compact between
students and teachers
At the
beginning of
first semester
Every Friday
for students
who entered
the classroom
during the
week
staff,
administration,
parents,
students
ITRC, admin.
Acceptable Use policies
agreement
student compliance; appropriate
enforcement of non-compliance
Copies of AISD
Acceptable Use policies
agreement
Students and staff in compliance
throughout campus; appropriate
enforcement of non-compliance
ITRC,
librarian,
technology
committee
members
ALC library, computers,
internet access, power
point presentation
Signed and supported compacts
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
Ongoing
1. Regular and appropriate
All teachers
Innovation Stations
Virtual classrooms, technology
incorporation of Innovation
rich-lessons
Stations in classroom
2. Provide modified curriculum Ongoing
Cooperatives of Software, student
Improved student on-task time and
through use of technology
regular, special computers, computer
behaviors; measureable
and appropriate software for
education,
labs
progression of student academics
all students
PreAP, and
ESL teachers
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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
Ongoing
1. Provide at least one, 1 hour
ITRC, campus Computer labs, time
Documented staff training,
staff development session
technology
certificates of completion
twice per semester
committee
members
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
Ongoing
1. Respond to teacher requests
ITRC,
Appropriate training for Documented completion of
for assistance in a
Campus Tech, technology support staff technology requests
professional and timely
technology
manner
committee
members
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
Ongoing
1. Integrate training on use of
ITRC, admin., Data, computer labs
Documentation of training
electronic tools and
staff
including signatures on training
information into staff
sign-in sheet and professional
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development and staff
meetings
development agenda
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student
centered technology use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Ongoing
1. Provide assistance and
ITRC,
Innovation Stations,
Documented completion of
troubleshoot, locate software,
Campus Tech, district funding
technology assistance requests
licensure, etc, to maximize
technology
technology use in the
committee
classroom
members
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