Cunningham Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Where Children Come First
Cunningham 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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Cunningham Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Denise Kelly
Andres De La Rosa
Shelby Bujan
Heather Chapman
Larisa De La Rosa
Linda Howell
Marilyn Calliham
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.
Denise Kelly
Principal
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Andres De La Rosa
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
550
40
5
0
8
2
200
6
0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Most classrooms have 4-5 computers for student use. Many of these are end-of-life computers. Many of our EOL computers have
fallen into disrepair and will no longer be fixed. We have lost quite a number of iMacs this way. Replacement of the computers we
have lost to disrepair would be ideal. Our mobile labs are about 6 years old and in good working order for the most part. Of 20
laptops in the mobile labs 3 are no longer working. Replacement of the laptops on the mobile labs with newer up-to-date machines
would be ideal. All-in-one presentation station with projectors, sound and computers would also benefit the campus.
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
School Technology and Readintess – 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
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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
Instructional Support
Communication and Collaboration
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Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
1
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
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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
Campus Rating
2
3
2
3
2
2
Staff Development Needs
The levels of understanding and patterns of use could be improved. It has been decided that this area is low due to an actual or
perceived lack of time to take advantage of available resources. The staff has shown great proficiency in technology related issues.
The campus as a whole just needs to plan to be able to better take advantage of available resources.
Future Vision and Direction
Cunningham is heading towards an educational system in which technology and technology related resources are fully integrated into
the every day fabric of teaching and learning at our campus. This is evidenced in the increased use of available technology resources
by our teachers and students.
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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.
Implement assessments and use of
Learning.com in grade k-5
Aug 2008-May
2009
2.
Teacher prepared lessons and
materials using technology
resources
Student Produced materials
Aug 2008-May
2009
3.
Aug 2008-May
2009
ITRC,
Administrators,
teachers
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC
Teacher, student,
Administrators,
ITRC
Mobile Lab, Permanent Lab
Mobile Lab, Permanent Lab,
District and Campus
Curriculum resources
Mobile Lab, Permanent Lab,
District and Campus
Curriculum resources
Tracking done through Learning.com
Sign in time for lab, Check-out list for
mobile labs
Lesson plans, delivery of instruction
Student produced material, tracking done
through Learning.com
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.
Use available on-line record
keeping to track student progress
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2009
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, Computers with
access to online grading and
AIMS
Curriculum adjustments as a result of
available data from digital diagnostic and
grade-keeping tools, Differentiation of
instruction as a result of available data
from digital diagnostic and grade-keeping
tools.
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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.
Use Learning.com to inform
student of acceptable and proper
use of technology
Teacher lead lessons on acceptable
and proper use of technology
Aug 2008
Staff, parent, student signatures on
acceptable use policies.
Aug 2008
Aug 2008-May
2009
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC,
students
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC,
students
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC,
students, parents
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access.
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access.
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, students, parents
Tracking done through Leaning.com,
integration into school-wide curriculum.
Daily grades for relevant lessons
Signed acceptable use policies
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.
2.
Teachers will use innovative
strategies in the delivery and
differentiation of instruction
Provide staff developments on
varied strategies utilizing
innovative strategies in the delivery
and differentiation of instruction.
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2009
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC,
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC,
Differentiation of instruction as a result of
use of innovative strategies..
Aug 2008-May
2009
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC,
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC,
Differentiation of instruction as a result of
use of innovative strategies..
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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.
Provide staff developments on
varied strategies for teaching and
integrating technology to
instruction of TEKS
Staff participation in district
provided workshops in various
technology in class room
workshops
Aug 2008-May
2009
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access
Integration of technology in lessons and
inclusion of technology component in
lesson plans.
Aug 2008-May
2009
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access
Integration of technology in lessons and
inclusion of technology component in
lesson plans, evidence of participation in
professional development events.
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.
Train teachers in the use of online
grade book software
Aug 2008-May
2009
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access
2.
Train teacher and administrators in
the use of online assessment
tracking , AIMS
Aug 2008-May
2009
Administrators,
teacher, ITRC
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access
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Curriculum adjustments as a result of
available data from digital diagnostic and
grade-keeping tools, Differentiation of
instruction as a result of available data
from digital diagnostic and grade-keeping
tools, evidence of participation in
professional development events.
Curriculum adjustments as a result of
available data from digital diagnostic and
grade-keeping tools, Differentiation of
instruction as a result of available data,
evidence of participation in professional
development events.from digital
diagnostic and grade-keeping tools.
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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.
Train teachers in use of emerging
technologies.
Aug 2008-May
2009
ITRC
Any
knowledgeable
campus staff
person
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access
Mobile Lab, Permanent Lab,
District and Campus
Curriculum resources
Extensive resources provided
by IT department
Curriculum adjustments as a result of
available data from digital diagnostic and
grade-keeping tools, Differentiation of
instruction as a result of available data
from digital diagnostic and grade-keeping
tools, evidence of participation in
professional development events.
2.
3.
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