Edward L. Blackshear
Department of Instructional Technology
Edward L. Blackshear Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
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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Edward L. Blackshear
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Thelma Longoria
Lenin Urrutia
Melissa Corona
Elisabeth Leathe
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.
Thelma Longoria
Principal
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Lenin Urrutia
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
256
27
4
20
8
2
125
12
1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
The infrastructure of technology at Edward L. Blackshear Elementary is exceptional. The existing infrastructure is classified as
Advance Technology on the campus StaR chart data report. There is Internet access with wireless capabilities in all classrooms, along
with an excellent district technical support staff. The greatest need at Edward L. Blackshear is to provide more staff development
opportunities and educational preparation through collaboration for the integration of technology into the core curriculum.
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.
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Ratings are based on the following scale.
1=Early Tech
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
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
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2
2
2
2
1
2
11
2
2
2
1
2
2
9
1
1
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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
2
2
1
2
12
2
3
1
2
2
2
Staff Development Needs
Staff members at Edward L. Blackshear have requested more staff development opportunities for the use and integration of
technological resources to improve student achievement and provide differentiated instruction. Trainings in the use of innovative
hardware and software are needed to prepare teachers for more effective instruction to increase student learning through the use of
technology.
Future Vision and Direction
Edward L. Blackshear staff will remain current in the knowledge and use of innovative technologies in order to prepare students for
success and competence in a growing technological society. Strategies of instruction utilizing diverse technologies will be
implemented to provide opportunities for students to effectively communicate with other globally.
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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.
*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.
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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, scalable and follow common standards in order to grow with new technologies.
The infrastructure will provide
 measures to ensure all data is 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.
3.
Utilize AISD technology scope and
sequence as a guide for implementation
for core content integration
Utilize Easy Tech/ Learning.com as
online technology applications
curriculum grades K-5
On site campus training and support
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
AISD IT staff,
campus ITRC,
Teachers
Campus ITRC,
teachers
AISD scope and sequence
technology application
TEKS,IPGs
District approved software Easy
Tech/Learning.com
Increase proficiency in technology integration
into core curriculum for teachers
ITRC,AISD Tech
Facilitator,
librarian
District approved software and
hardware
Increased student proficiency in utilizing
district software and hardware
Increased student proficiency in the mastery of
technology applications TEKS
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.
Utilize AIMS for online reporting of
benchmark assessment data
2008-2009
2.
Campus level support in utilizing
AIMS
2008-2009
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Campus
Benchmark
Coordinator,
teacher
Campus
Benchmark
AISD maintained AIMS (Austin
Instructional Management
System) and benchmark data
Consistent and correct data entry on campus
level
AISD approved hardware and
software
Campus level proficiency in utilizing AIMS
network
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3.
Training staff to promote and use
AISD intranet for online resources to
enable differentiated instruction
2009-2009
Coordinator,
teachers
Campus ITRC,
district IT, IPGs.
AISD kinks and online
resources, IPGs
Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that
parents, and teachers.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
1. Maintain district filtering software on
2008-2009
Campus ITRC,
AISD approved security
campus computers
teachers
software
2. Conduct internet safety presentations
2008-2009
Campus ITRC,
AISD software and hardware
for parents, staff, and students
district tech
district and campus websites
facilitator
3. Model ethical use of technology at
2008-2009
Campus ITRC,
AISD software and hardware
school
teachers, staff
Increase use of online resources on AISD
intranet and campus educational online links
specify expectations and rules for students,
Evidence
Campus computers protected from viruses and
inappropriate use
Improved use of internet and acceptable use of
district technologies
Acceptable use policies and technology use
rules and expectations adhered to
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. Utilize online technology (United
2008-2009
ITRC, classroom
AISD adopted software, internet
Improved classroom instruction and increased
Streaming, AISD & campus resources)
teachers, librarian
resource
student achievement
to enhance learning and student
achievement
2. Introduce distance learning and video
2008-2009
Distance learning
Distance learning equipment
Increased use of distance learning/ video
conferencing
staff, ITRC,
conferencing equipment
librarian
3. Promote use of technology as a tool of
2008-2009
ITRC, teachers,
AISD approved software,
Student produce evidence of learning utilizing
inquiry form communication and
librarian
hardware, internet
technology for project-based activities
research
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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. Provide and promote AISD and
2007-2008
ITRC, AISD IT
Internet Resources
Increase awareness and use of internet
campus online resources for parents,
staff, librarian
resources
administrators, and staff
2. Provide staff development for
2007-2008
ITRC, staff,
Technology Applications IPGs,
Increased integration and use of technology
technology integration on campus
librarian
internet resources
resources
3. Collaborate with district IT staff to
2007-2008
AISD IT staff,
Technology Applications IPGs
Increased students mastery of Tech Apps;
facilitate more effective technology
ITRC, teachers,
grades K-5
increased use of technology in clasrooms
integration in core curriculum
librarian
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.
Provide training and support in data
examination and analysis in support of
AIMS
2007-2008
2.
Teachers develop digital tools for
assessment
2007-2008
3.
Teachers utilize TLA results to
improve instructional decision-making
regarding technology integration
2007-2008
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Benchmark
Coordinator,
AISD tech staff
Benchmark
Coordinator;
AISD tech staff,
ITRC
ITRC, teachers
AISD approved software and
hardware
AIMS, AISD approved
software and hardware,
internet resources
Increase proficiency in analyzing and
examining data for instructional decisionmaking
Teachers produce digital tools for
assessment including digital and online
formats
Easy Tech/Learning.com
results
Increased proficiency and use of
technology in daily classroom activities
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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.
3.
Introduce and promote use of
distance learning / video
conferencing equipment
Research and evaluate hardware
and software needs of campus
Explore use of innovative and
affordable devices to complement
learning and increase accessibility
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2007-2008
ITRC, librarian
Distance learning equipment
Increased awareness and use of distance
learning equipment
2007-2008
Tech committee,
ITRC, teachers
Tech committee,
ITRC, teachers,
librarian
StaR Chart results, fifth grade
TLA results
TCEA, workshops, trainings
Acquisition of technology to suit the
needs of students and staff
Acquisition of innovative technologies to
enhance learning and student performance
2007-2008
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