Menchaca Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Menchaca 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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Department of Instructional Technology
Menchaca
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
John Rocha
Faith Bradberry
Michael Stubbs
Lucretia Beard
Marva Solomon
Cynthia Alba-Love
Edith Stahl
Theresa Martinez
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.
John Rocha
Principal
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Michael Stubbs
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
630
47
2.7
1
4
2
160
8
.5
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Replace wavering and EOL computers and add new to increase class sets to a minimum of 4 (approx. 75 addl. units). Increase lab
computers to 30 functioning computers (addl. 8 units). Replace/revamp TV/VCR/DVD equipment for classrooms &/or install LCD
projector system w/VCR/DVD playback capability. Furnish teachers with Laptop and training in classroom integration of current
trends in Instructional Technology.
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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
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
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Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
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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
1
2
1
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
2
2
2
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Staff Development Needs
Our staff members reflect the desire to increase integration of technology, but lack some of the knowledge of software and hardware
for this to take place. Staff development in basic technology tools is a necessary component of this change. Integration modeling by
successful teachers and continual guidance would also create a heightened awareness of the possibilities for integration to take place.
Time, location of training, along with frequency of follow-up training needs to reflect convenience for implementation to be
successful. Additional professional staff located at Menchaca will benefit facilitation of increases of training, which is desired for the
near future.
Future Vision and Direction
Menchaca has included a part time technology position who assists the campus in troubleshooting, minor maintenance, limited
student assistance in the lab and general technology logistics. The plan is to continue the position and increase funding in order to
expand the scope of involvement. In addition, we will begin scheduling regular after hours on-site staff training in basic computer
skills and procedures. An additional focus will be to reallocate equipment to areas of greatest need and acquisition of much needed
hardware. Once staff training begins to take place and access to equipment increases, a plan to target challenge areas of student needs
will be implemented. This plan should be visited bi-annually to help remain on target and in order to adjust plan components as
necessary.
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Alignment with Austin ISD Technology Plan 2008- 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
1. Each class attend computer lab
for a minimum of 30 minutes
weekly for focused technology
application time.
Timeline
August
2008 –
June 2009
Person(s)
Classroom teachers,
Computer lab assistant,
ITRC,
Tech Committee
Resources
Computer lab, Learning.com,
TypeToLearn, Microsoft Office,
Clarisworks, Inspiration, Kidspiration,
and additional district software.
Evidence
Increase in technology skills by
students at end of year in all levels
and progress in learning.com
scores.
2. Use online technology resources
to introduce and reinforce concepts
in the curriculum, increasing student
exposure and aligning learning with
the TEKS.
August
2008 –
June 2009
Classroom teachers,
Computer lab assistant,
ITRC,
Tech Committee
Computer lab, classroom computers,
Learning.com, Atomic Learning, United
Streaming, CustomTyping, World Wide
Web, additional Instructional Technology
resources.
Classroom product displays and
representations of technology in
areas of curriculum other than
technology.
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
1. Implement District Technology
Instructional Planning Guides(IPG’s) at
each grade level
2. Develop classroom instructional
strategies from results of benchmark
testing and Learning.com online
coursework.
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Timeline
2008-2009,
ongoing
2008-2009,
ongoing
Person(s)
ITRC, classroom
teachers, Mr. Rocha,
Ms. Loyola
Classroom teachers,
technology
committee
Resources
Instructional Technology
IPG website, IT contact
person
Austin Instructional
Management Systems (AIMS)
benchmark data, Learning.com
data collection system
Evidence
Teacher integration of instruction of
technology curriculum taken from
online IPG’s.
Student needs directed technology
instruction in the classroom and lab.
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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
1. Introduce and train staff on AISD
Acceptable Use Policy
Timeline
August
2008
Person(s)
ITRC, IT Resource
contact
Classroom teachers,
ITRC, Mr. Rocha, Ms.
Loyola
Classroom teachers,
Librarian, ITRC, IT
Resource contact
2.
Classroom instruction of AISD AUP
Ongoing
3.
Utilize recognized safe World Wide
Web sites, District recommended search
engines, and report questionable sites to
Instructional Technology
Inform parent(s) of AISD AUP, school
policies, procedures and training.
Ongoing
4.
August
2008
Classroom teachers,
Librarian, ITRC, Mr.
Rocha, Ms. Loyola
Resources
Instructional Technology
Department, District online
information and documentation.
Instructional Technology
Department, District online
information and documentation.
AISD Instructional Technology
website, AISD Library Media Site
Evidence
Record of attendance of
training.
AISD AUP document, created
brochure, PTA newsletter, school
newsletter, web links.
Parental informational
meeting, back to school
night presentation.
Student agreement signed
for agreement of compliance
of AISD AUP.
Student success in web
searches, low return of
blocked site displays.
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
1. Utilize multimedia
presentation systems at each
grade level in order for varied
delivery of instruction.
2. Ensure that all available
District software is installed on
campus computers
3.
Promote the use of technology
in the delivery of instruction,
developing ideas and
collaboration, and for inquiry
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Timeline
2008
Person(s)
ITRC, Campus Technology
committee
2008
ITRC, Campus Technology
Committee, Campus
Technology Assistant, AISD
Technology Support staff
Classroom teachers, Campus
tech committee, IT resource
person
2007-2008
Resources
Digital projectors on campus, spare
laptops/desktops from moved classrooms, carts
from warehouse, other available multimedia
peripherals
AISD intranet download sites (Mac & PC),
campus software library
Digital projector carts, United Streaming, Atomic
Learning, Inspiration/ Kidspiration software, the
World Wide Web.
Evidence
Carts available
for classroom
use
All computers
display
accessible
software
Utilization of
multimedia
presentation
carts.
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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
1. Compile data from a anonymous
campus staff survey focusing on
technology knowledge and needs.
2. Recommend various types of
technology-based off-site staff
development opportunities
3. Provide key technology training
based on staff survey results
Timeline
August
2008
August/
September
2008
2008- 2009
ongoing
Person(s)
ITRC, Campus
Technology
Committee, Mr. Rocha
ITRC, Campus Tech
Committee, Mr. Rocha
Resources
Online survey engines
Evidence
Published data collected from
survey.
AISD Professional Development
Academy
Staff participation at PDA
ITRC, IT resource
person, Campus Tech
Assistant.
AISD PDA,, IT Resource person,
Campus Tech savvy staff, Campus
Tech Assistant, campus hardware
Record of attendance of afterhours training and workshops.
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
Strategy
1. Utilize staff meetings to introduce available
resources for using data from AIMS to develop
TEKS-based instructional strategies
2. Structure after-hours onsite training providing the
maximum opportunities for staff to be trained in
the use of AIMS and other available resources for
developing digital assessment tools.
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Timeline
2008-2009
Person(s)
ITRC, Mr. Rocha, Ms.
Loyola
2008-2009
ongoing
ITRC, Campus
Technology Committee,
Mr. Rocha, Ms. Loyola,
IT Resource Person
Resources
Online tutorials, videos, IT
Resource Person, Curriculum
Department and AIMS
District videos, online
tutorials, Curriculum
department, campus
equipment.
Evidence
Record of attendance
Records of staff
development
documentation, teachers
utilizing a variety of
digital assessment tools.
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Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
1. Develop a simple procedure for
teachers to access possible
financial and administrative
support in innovative technologies.
2.
Provide avenues of collaboration
with technology through sharing in
staff meetings, campus newsletter,
district email notices, web links.
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Timeline
2008-2009
2008-2009
ongoing
Person(s)
Campus
Technology
Committee, Mr.
Rocha, Ms.
Loyola
Classroom
Teachers, ITRC,
Campus
Technology
Committee,
Librarian
Resources
Campus discretionary funds,
PTA, grants, sponsors,
adopters.
Evidence
Form/ policy shared with staff to promote
innovation in technology.
AISD Tech Talk, Austin ISD
Grant & Funding
Announcements, IT Resource
person, Various websites.
Teacher use and exploration of emerging
technology in education through
classroom practices.
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