Dawson Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Dawson 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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Dawson Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Dawson Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Kay Watson, ITRC
Veronica Salazar, PSS, Webmaster
Shannon Sellstrom,Principal
Marcy Morgan, Teacher
Alma Chairez, Teacher
Veronica Casas, Teacher
Aimee Ayers, Teacher
Debbie Shaffer, Librarian
Juan Orozco, IT Facilitator
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.
Shannon Sellstrom
Principal
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Kay Watson
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
361
35
4
1
7
3
160
8
0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
All classrooms have multiple computers with online access providing opportunities to implement a range of technology integrations.
Our challenges are:
*Lack of direct printer availability in every room, which limits full potential
*Some existing printers do not function to full potential
*COWS-some older laptops do not interface with school wireless network, some newer laptops do not have appropriate
dongles to connect to projector
*Viability of Read 180
*Teachers don’t have laptops and projectors for optimal classroom use and technology integration
*Knowledge of website maintenance is lacking
*Maintenance of computer lab is minimal
*Digital cameras not available in every room for use in technology integration
*Functional computers are End of Life and not serviceable
*Saving and retrieving work and important documentation across platforms
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Our needs:
*Printer installed in every classroom
*Refresh printers not functional to full potential
*Dongles that will allow newer laptops to connect to projectors and tv’s
*Assistance in solving Read 180 difficulties and updating staff regarding Read 180
*Multimedia cart for each teacher which would include a laptop and projector
*Ongoing training and access to technical assistance for web upkeep
*Refresher training for Learning.com, United Streaming, and Atomic Learning
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
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Campus Rating
2
3
2
2
2
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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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Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
3
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
3
2
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
2
3
2
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Staff Development Needs
Continued support modeling and direct instruction in integration of technology TEKS into everyday curriculum. This includes
Regularly scheduled small group meetings and faculty trainings in addition to current and school year opportunities.
Future Vision and Direction
All classrooms utilizing laptops, projectors, and video equipment for multimedia instructions and applications created by
students in all subject areas. This would include showcase events for students and parents as a regular part of our campus
instructional program.
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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.
Continue implementation of AISD
Scope and Sequence in core
content according to district IPG’s.
August 2008
Ongoing
All Teachers
Principal
Core Content IPG’s
Easy Tech
2.
Revise and continue
implementation of grade-level plan
for use of EasyTech(Learning.com)
to deliver the technology
applications curriculum in all K-5
classrooms
September 2008
K-5 Classroom
Teachers
Planning time
IPG’s
Learning.com
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Teacher lesson plans and classroom
activities demonstrate implementation of
TEKS, results of assessments for 5th
grades
Every student and every teacher will have
and utilize his/her Easy Tech account in
order to master the technology
curriculum.
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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
Administer assessments to grade
5 for technology applications.
Review results of TLA to develop
areas of focus.
2. Utilize campus STAR chart to
determine campus instructional
technology needs (Grade level
information to technology team
May 2009September 2009
5th grade
teacheras, ITRC
Classroom and lab computers
Information available for 2009-2010
technology planning
May 2009September 2009
Campus
Technology
Team
ITRC, Principal,
All Teachers
Online STAR chart
STAR chart submitted; on file with IT
and campus. Information available for
2009-2010 planni
3.
April 2009
Campus
Technology
Committee
All Teachers
Planning time
Survey Monkey.com
Information collected is used to inform
needs assessment planning.
Substitute funds for
collaborative planning
Data is used to guide instructional steps
toward increased student achievement.
Assistant
Principal
Computer Lab
Classroom computers
Instructional time
Data used to inform student placement
and testing decisions.
1.
Develop and administer
a school wide student
technology survey.
4. Use student performance data
provided in AIMS in collaborative
study to inform and differentiate
instruction for every child.
5. Coordinate a TELPAS team to
organize resources and administer the
TELPAS: use data to determine
instructional programming.
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3 times per year
Oct., Jan., May
Jan. 2009-May
2009
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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..Review, revise, and distribute
technology maintenance procedures
including increased specificity in lab
user login/log-out and greater
accountability.
2. Deliver parent and student training
on internet safety.
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September 2008
Campus
Technology
Committee
District TECH tips
Instructional Technology
Dept.
Technology upkeep enables continued use
of hardware and software
December 2008
Parent Support
Specialist
Classroom
Teacher
Computer Lab
Increased parent and student knowledge
leads to effective and more informed use.
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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. Update hardware
inventory , checkout
and maintenance system.
Business managers responsible
for checkout of specific items
to grade level(cameras, speakers,
projectors). Explore setting up
individual stations.
September 2008
Campus
Technology
Committee
Planning time
Increased security and upkeep of
equipment in hand as well as any new
hardware. Increased availability to
grade levels.
2. Continue and become more proficient in
utilization of United Streaming videos to
enhance the core content instruction in all
areas with special emphasis on science and
social studies. Present in faculty “share fair”.
Ongoing per core
content/enrichment
content IPG’s
All
Classroom
Teachers
United
Streaming.com, scan
boxes, AV cables, IT
dept. collaboration
4. Use Inspiration/Kidspiration
as an instructional tool to
graphically represent connected
August 2008 and
ongoing according
to IPG integration
All
Classroom
Teachers
Inspiration
Kidspiration
Every teacher will have a United
Streaming account and will submit a
playlist to the principal for
documentation on PDAS(technology
domain indicator)along with a gradelevel integrated unit plan(Oct. 2008)
All grade levels teach one or more units
including use of Inspiration or
Kidspiration
5. Include/provide afterschool
technology club in Prime Time.
October 2008
Prime Time
Coordinator
Prime Time Grant
funds
Class participation for tested grade
strengthens TLA scores/
6.
August 2008
Ongoing
District Coor.
Rdg. Spec.
Read 180 software
Classroom use leads to increased
reading
levels for struggling readers/
concepts.
Explore viability of Read 180 to support
struggling readers.
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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 scheduled training in
United Streaming,
Learning.com(Easy Tech), and
Atomic Learning.
Provide training in maintenance
trouble shooting to grade level
representatives and to students
in Prime Time.
September 2008
and ongoing
ITRC, IT
Faciltator
Staff Development time,
online resources
Attendance verification, teachers
implement skills and resources
August 2008
and ongoing
ITRC, IT
Facilitator,
Principal,
Technology
Com.,grade level
chairs
Staff Development time,
grade level mtgs., new
teacher mtgs.
Reduced dependence on ITRC and IT
Facilitator, increased evidence of teacher
generated heat tickets when necessary.
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.
. Include training and support in
formal and informal support
structures on best practices use of
the AIMS and TELPAS system to
collaboratively guide teacher’s
instructional decision making
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August 2008
ongoing
Principal
Assistant
Principal
All Teachers
Substitute funds for training
and collaborative planning
Data is used to guide instructional steps
toward increased student achievement.
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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.
Continue to share available
technology resources(Reading A to
Z, Science A_Z, etc) in ongoing
sessions utilizing mobile
conferencing units and other
distance learning opportunities.
Maintain and continue to promote
use of campus website. Develop
teacher web pages and explore use
of wiki’s and other tools.
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August 2008
Ongoing
September 2008
ITRC, IT
Facilitator,
Technology
Committee,
Principal, Grade
level chairs
Webmaster, IT
Facilitator,
Principal,
Campus web
committee
Staff development time,
grade level meetings, new
teacher meetings
Teacher share fairs, classroom
observations, primetime/21st century show
increasing evidence of use.
Staff development time
All teaachers post to teacher page.
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