T. A. Brown Elementary School
Department of Instructional Technology
T. A. Brown Elementary School
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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T. A. Brown Elementary School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Veronica Sharp
Jaime Cervantes
Dora Molina
Esther Cruz
Sheryl Bowie
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.
Veronica Sharp
Principal
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Jaime Cervantes
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
520
37
4
1
5
2 carts -12 working laptops
220
5
0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
(Brief summary describing current hardware/infrastructure issues/status.)
PC projectors with Laptops are needed for every classroom to incorporate interactive lessons and the usage of on-line technology
resources in classroom. Many of the computers and printers on our campus are at end of life. The laptops are also slowly at end of
life. We also need someone on campus who is able to teach both students and teachers how to implement technology into the
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.
Ratings are based on the following scale.
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1=Early Tech
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
4=Target Tech
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Campus Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use
1
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
2
Content Area Connections
2
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation
2
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
1
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
2
Professional Development for Online Learning
1
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
Leadership and Vision
2
Planning
1
Instructional Support
1
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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
1
2
Campus Rating
2
3
1
2
2
1
Staff Development Needs
The teachers at T. A. Brown feel that they need more training and support to implement instructional technology in the classroom.
Leadership, administration, and instructional support are concerns. District support on BTO to provide a teacher of instructional
technology would be beneficial. A timeline for implementation of staff development needs to be created.
Future Vision and Direction
In three years our campus would like to be able to use on-line technology to enrich and supplement the academic curriculum at T. A.
Brown. Teachers will need support and leadership to make this possible. A teacher of instructional technology would be beneficial.
A leadership team will help to support teachers and students utilize technology in the classroom. Implementation of this team will
help to bring T. A. Brown to more acceptable levels of technology (3&4's on the StaR Chart).
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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.
EasyTech (Learning.com) will be a
part of the curriculum in all
classrooms K-6
Unitedstreaming videos will be
used to supplement curriculum
Sept. start
Teachers
Computers, EasyTech
(Learning.com)
Class reports from EasyTech
Ongoing
Teachers
computers, Unitedstreaming
Technology IPG activities will be
completed
1 per grading
period
Teachers
computers, IPG’s, paper
Teacher playlist, technology
documentation for pdas (available on the
Technology IPG’s)
Student work samples
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.
AIMS
2.
District Power
3.
4.
TLA
TELPAS
BOY, MOY,
EOY
BOY, MOY,
EOY
TLA Schedule
Faculty
Computers, scanner, printers
Reports & Data Bases
Faculty
Computers, scanner, printers
Reports
5th Grade & ITRC
TELPAS Schedule
Faculty
Computers, printers
Computers, printers
Reports & Data Bases
Reports & Data Bases
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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Strategy
1.
2.
EasyTech (Learning.com) Lessons
Provide information on acceptable
use policy to parents (included in
district parent/student handbook)
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Ongoing
Upon receipt
from district
Faculty
Faculty
Computers, EasyTech
Handbooks
Reports, Technology Documentation
Parent signature page
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.
Making Books
Ongoing
Teachers
2.
3.
Graphic Organizers
Power Point Presentations
Ongoing
Ongoing
Teachers
Teachers
iphoto, Imagination Suite,
computers, other available
programs
Inspiration, Inspiration
Computers, Power Point
student and teacher created books
student samples
Student Samples
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.
EasyTech (Learning.com)
September
Teachers
2.
Unitedstreaming
October
Teachers
3.
InteGrade Pro
September
Teachers
4.
Iphoto
November
Teachers
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Facilitator
Instructional Technology
Facilitator
Instructional Technology
Facilitator
Sign In sheets
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Sign In sheets
Sign In sheets
Sign In sheets
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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.
2.
3.
AIMS
District Power
Teacher own Web pages
Aug./Sept.
Aug./Sept.
Aug./Oct.
Teachers
Teachers
Teachers
Facilitator
Facilitator
Facilitator
Sign In sheets
Sign In sheets
Sign In sheets
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Identify a grade level Techie to
help assist teachers with
technology
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September
Teachers
Technology Cadre
Teacher Log of time spent assisting team
with technology.
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