Cowan Elementary School
Department of Instructional Technology
<<COWAN 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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Cowan Elementary School
Department of Instructional Technology
<<COWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL>>
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Raymond Iglesias
April Glenn
Tammy Henderson
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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
660
54
3-4
1
6
2
100
6
1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Cowan has approximately 3 - 4 computers in each classroom. These are for student and teacher use. We still have a PC lab that created with
donated computers from members of the community. The computer lab has been upgraded with the Windows XP district image. Students are
now able to utilize the lab more often. Several classroom printers have been upgraded to new Dell 1720dn printers through the generosity of our
PTA. Funding for ink cartridges is still limited. The campus has also purchased a license for the Scholastic Reading Counts! program which has
been installed on all campus computers.
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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
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
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Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
1
2
1
2
1
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LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
Leadership and Vision
2
Planning
2
Instructional Support
3
Communication and Collaboration
3
Budget
2
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
2
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Campus Rating
Students per Computer
2
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
4
Other Classroom Technology
2
Technical Support
2
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
2
Distance Learning Capacity
2
Staff Development Needs
Based upon the Campus STaR Chart report, we rank ourselves as Early Tech in the area of Professional Development for Online Learning. The
ITRC will continue to look into training opportunities for campus staff members. We will also look to utilize the yearly subscription to Atomic
Learning more frequently and effectively.
Future Vision and Direction
We would like to see an increase in our students’ accessibility to new technology with more computers in each classroom. Teachers can work
toward utilizing more technology during instruction by incorporating software provided by the district into different content areas. These
technology resources will enhance instructional delivery. We would like to see students’ take advantage of the new Reading Counts! Program
that has been purchased. The campus will continue to update the computer lab with new computers purchased with tech allotment funds over
the next few years.
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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.
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.
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*Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional decisionmaking.
*Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use.
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 decision-making.
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
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 year-round 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.
Grade level teams will develop at
least two high quality core
technology activities in at least two
different content areas.
Teachers will utilize Easy Tech
scope and sequence/Learning.com
to integrate technology into core
content areas.
2008 - 2009
Classroom teachers
Instructional Planning
Guides
Lesson plans, Student work samples
2008 - 2009
ITRCs, Classroom
teachers
Easy Tech/Learning.com
Learning.com classroom reports
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.
2.
Teachers will utilize AIMS data to
assist will lesson development,
differentiation, and/or remediation
based upon student need.
Campus Tech will train campus on
how to utilize the various features
on the Austin Instructional
Management System.
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2008 - 2009
Classroom
teachers
Austin Instructional
Management System(AIMS)
Benchmark assessment data
2008 - 2009
Campus
Benchmark
Tech/Coordinator
Austin Instructional
Management System(AIMS)
Benchmark assessment data, Assessment
results successfully scanned and reported
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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.
2.
3.
Teachers will provide parents with
information regarding technology
and internet safety.
Teachers will monitor and model
appropriate computer usage for
students.
Teachers will provide clear
expectations regarding appropriate
internet use.
2008 - 2009
Classroom
teachers
District Acceptable Use
Policies
Parental permission regarding student
technology use.
2008 - 2009
Classroom
teachers
Filtering software is up to date and
monitored by teachers.
2008 -2009
Classroom
teachers
District Acceptable Use
Policies, Student Code of
Conduct
District Acceptable Use
Policies, Student Code of
Conduct
Teachers monitor and request filter
changes if necessary.
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 the EasyTech
(Learning.com) resource to
deliver the technology
applications curriculum in
all classrooms.
On-going per
core content
IPGs
Classroom
teachers
IPGs, Learning.com
Every student and classroom
teacher will have utilized his/her
EasyTech account in order to
master the technology applications
curriculum
2.
Utilize United Streaming
videos to enhance core
content instruction
On-going per
core content
IPGs
Classroom
teachers
United Streaming
(http://unitedstreaming.com)
Classroom teacher will have a United
Streaming account setup.
On-going
Classroom
teachers
Purchase digital cameras and
projectors with campus tech
allotment funds
Students work samples
3. Teacher will utilize digital media to
enhance the learning experience of
the students they service.
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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 substitutes for two
teachers and registration for
one teacher to attend the
TCEA conference
Spring, 2009
ITRC, campus principal
Campus
budget
$320 (sub
fund), $125
(registration)
Attending teachers
provides staff development for
classroom teachers
2. Provide on-site campus
support for implementation of
grade level technology
applications IPGs and
effective use of EasyTech
On-going
ITRC, campus principal, all
classroom teachers
Staff
development
time; grade
level
meetings
Teachers sign-in to verify
Attendance at staff development. Lesson
plans of teachers include technology
application TEKS with EasyTech lessons.
3. Provide basic software usage
training for skill acquisition of
all teachers (Word, Powerpoint,
Spreadsheets, Kidspiration/Inspiration, web
page building, Read Counts!)
Fall, 2009
ITRC, technology committee,
campus principal, district
technology facilitator
Staff
development
time
Teachers sign-in to verify attendance at
training. Lesson plans of teachers include
software applications and/or the names of
software applications used to create
student projects.
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Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional decisionmaking.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
ITRC will provide and/or arrange
training for teachers on the
utilization of electronic tools.
2008 - 2009
2.
Teachers will receive training and
support in data examination and
analysis through technology.
2008 - 2009
ITRC,
Classroom
teachers, IT
Facilitator
Classroom
teachers,
Benchmark Tech
IT Facilitator, TCEA,
http://atomiclearning.com
Teachers sign-in to verify attendance at
training.
IT Facilitator, AIMS
Teachers sign-in to verify attendance at
training. Teacher reports submitted to
principal
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
ITRC will attend the annual TCEA
computer conference to research
emerging technologies.
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ITRC
IT Department (conference
registration payment)
TCEA 2009 conference attendance
verification
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