Hill Elementary School
Department of Instructional Technology
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Hill Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The Hill 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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Hill Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Cheryl Styskal
Christy Cochran
Jill Stimson
Renee Conley
Lori Huang
Molly Kelly
Carrie Asher
Ed Martir
Roger Taveirne
Wendy Wilkinson
Connie Giles
Mary Hargrove
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this page to Instructional Technology 414-6567
Constance Giles
Principal
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Mary Hargrove
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
670
50
5
2
13
0
350
18
1 (3/4 time)
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
The majority of our printers are over seven years old. Many of our computers are at least 5 years old. PTA has budgeted some funds
for replacement of equipment and technology supplies. It would be very helpful to have a schedule of what and when our district will
replace equipment, but we realize that state funds to the district vary from year to year.
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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
Hill Elementary Tech Plan 2008-2009
Campus Rating
3
3
3
3
3
4
Campus Rating
3
3
3
3
3
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Professional Development for Online Learning
4
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
Leadership and Vision
3
Planning
3
Instructional Support
3
Communication and Collaboration
3
Budget
2
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
4
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Campus Rating
Students per Computer
3
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
4
Other Classroom Technology
4
Technical Support
4
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
4
Distance Learning Capacity
3
Staff Development Needs
Teachers and other staff would like a continually updated clear presentation of expectations of their technical knowledge and abilities
as well as timely training to meet those expectations.
Future Vision and Direction
Hill plans to continue to develop and challenge students and staff with ever expanding technical possibilities while continuing to focus
on the basic elements of elementary learning.
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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 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.
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.
Set up and use Learning.com
lessons for grades K-5.
On-going
Teachers
2.
Use lessons developed locally and
by district for core technology
activities at each grade level.
Use of Type To Learn and Type To
Learn, Jr.
On-going
Teachers and
District IT
Personnel
Teachers
Mary Hargrove
3.
On-going
Mary Hargrove (campus
support & ITRC) and AISD
IT staff
UnitedStreaming.com lesson
plans, AISD IT websites,
and Mary Hargrove
Campus PTA
Mary Hargrove
Learning.com accounts for each teacher
and student. Student records of
completed lessons.
Teacher lesson plans and student samples.
Teacher lesson plans & student 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.
3.
BOY, MOY, and EOY Subject
Area Benchmark testing – district
required
TPRI and DRA data entered online
On-going – set
by district
Teachers
Mary Hargrove
On-going
Use of AIMS data to assess student
strengths and needs
On-going
Teachers
Office
staff
Teachers and
campus
administrators
Hill Elementary Tech Plan 2008-2009
Mary Hargrove – ITRC and
campus Benchmark Contact
& Tech
District contacts
Office Staff
On-line assessment results
Mary Hargrove
District support people
Assessment by teachers and campus
administrators
Use of on-line results
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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.
District internet filtering
Clear rules for students’
emphasizing safety and
responsibility
District guidelines for internet use
for students and staff
Current
On-going
On-going
AISD
Teachers and all
other Hill staff
members
AISD IT
Teachers& campus
administrators
AISD IT
AISD IT
Mary Hargrove
Inappropriate sites are blocked
Teachers monitor student internet use
AISD IT and published
guidelines
Materials available on-line
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.
3.
Use Learning.com lessons applied
to specific class assignments
Use of free and district provided
web sites with pertinent
information for core subjects
Use of campus PTA provided web
resources such as Reading A-Z and
BrainPop
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ongoing
Teachers
ongoing
Teachers
ongoing
Teachers
District IT
Mary Hargrove
District IT
Mary Hargrove
Fellow teachers
Campus PTA
Fellow teachers
Mary Hargrove
Teacher Lesson Plans
Teacher Lesson Plans
Teacher Lesson Plans
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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.
3.
New teacher training at district
level
Train and assist teachers with
setting up classes and assigning
lessons in Learning.com
Provide classes and training for
district provided software and tools
On-going
New Teachers
Early in each
school year
Teachers
On-going
Teachers
AISD
Mary Hargrove
Mary Hargrove - ITRC
Teacher knowledge of resources
Mary Hargrove
Campus Administrators
District Training & IT Staff
Use of district software and tools
Accounts set up for each student
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.
InteGradePro Training
2.
SASI and Notes training
3.
On-campus training for software
internet resources such as Reading
A-Z, UnitedStreaming, iBistro, etc
Early in each
school year
Early in each
school year
On-going
Teachers
Teachers and
other staff
Teachers
Mary Hargrove
District SASI contact
Mary Hargrove
District support
Mary Hargrove
AISD IT
Other teachers
Teacher Gradebooks
Attendance date and email use
Teacher use of resources
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Find and try websites and software
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On-going
Teachers
Mary Hargrove
Mary Hargrove, PTA Funds,
District IT Staff
Lesson plans and teacher
recommendations
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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.
*Objective 4.3: Provide on-demand access to appropriately configured technology for all students and staff, including those
with disabilities.
Strategy
1.
2.
Ensure that campus computers and
software are updated and consistent
Provide 3/4 time campus-based
computer technician
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
On-going
Mary Hargrove
Ease of use
On-going
Mary Hargrove
PTA Funds
Hill BTO Budget
PTA Funds
Hill BTO Budget
Reduced number of requests for district
repairs and assistance
*Objective 4.4: Maintain an obsolescence policy to ensure maximum efficiency and use of technology and infrastructure by all
students and staff.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Strive to keep all campus technology
functioning and up to date
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On-going
Mary Hargrove
Hill Technology Committee
PTA Funds
Hill BTO Budget
AISD IT Staff
AISD Technology Allocation
Hill Technology Plans
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