Metz Elementary School
Department of Instructional Technology
Metz 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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Metz Elementary School
Department of Instructional Technology
Metz Elementary School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Don Bos
Tim Mercer
Darlene Cook
Michelle Navarro
Brian Craddock
Caroline Sweet
Laura Martínez
María Valdez
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this page to Instructional Technology 414-6567
Valerie Galbraith
Principal
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Brian Craddock
Instructional Technology Resource Contact
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Existing Infrastructure Conditions (as of 5/13/08):
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
571
34
5
1
6
2
261
8
1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Student Technology Competencies
 Students need more experience with basic computer components, tools and functions (keyboarding, CD/DVDs, web browser, etc.)
 Along with explicit instruction in research methodologies — including the AISD databases such as NetTrekker and WorldBook Online —
students need more exposure to multimedia applications and devices (Kidspiration, PowerPoint, iMovie, digital cameras, camcorders, etc.) to
create tangible print or web-based products relevant to all core subjects.
 Students need to attain practical mastery of word processing.
Teaching Practices
 Teachers need to make daily efforts to find relevant websites pertaining to current areas of study in the classroom.
 In developing lesson plans for core subjects, teachers need to include specific printable or web-based projects to be completed using technology.
 Lesson summaries or student products from every classroom need to be displayed in the computer lab and refreshed frequently.
 Class time in the lab should focus on explicit instruction and student products, while student work that can be done more or less independently—
such as keyboarding practice, Learning.com, and math-fact drills on the Internet — should be assigned primarily in the classroom.
 From PreK through 5th grade, teachers need to teach word processing skills and conventions — appropriately but explicitly.
 Teachers at all grade levels need to devote more time to teaching research skills.
Infrastructure. While infrastructure is the school’s technological strong suit, the computer stock is shrinking at an alarming pace, while some of the
equipment is spread too thin (TVs, for example) or is unavailable altogether (DVD players). There is also a need for new-generation language arts
software.
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Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data (as of 5/13/08)
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
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
3
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
1
3
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
3
2
3
Campus Rating
3
4
3
4
3
2
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Staff Development Needs
As reflected in the preceding data from this year’s StaR Chart survey, the acquisition of technology competencies by Metz students and
development of technology skills among their teachers are, by and large, still ranked as “developing” by the 37 of 43 certified professional
staff on campus who responded to the survey.
With teachers on campus reporting fewer than nine hours of tech-related professional development a year — and able to demonstrate only two
to three of the SBEC Technology Applications Standards — educator preparation has to be a major focus of the school’s technology program
in 2008-2009.
Many Metz teachers have not completed larger-scale projects during the 2007-08 school year. Next year's staff development training should
address viable projects for various grade levels. This training should be teacher-led.
Future Vision and Direction
With the goal of having its students meet or exceed AISD’s 5th-grade technology application competencies on entry into middle school, this is
how Metz Elementary School’s technology program should look by school year 2009-2010:
• Metz provides sufficient staffing and other resources to maintain its status on areas of the annual STaR Chart assessment currently rated “advanced” or “target.”
• Metz provides sufficient staffing and other resources to enable the school to raise its STaR Chart ratings in those areas currently described as “early” or “developing.”
• Metz earmarks appropriate sums in the campus budget each year for hardware replacement, software acquisition, online subscriptions, and similar technology resources.
• All Metz teachers provide students with direct, whole-class technology instruction, while integrating technology into instruction in all core content areas.
• Metz teachers are knowledgeable of the school district’s technology IPGs for their respective grade levels and succeed in implementing them.
• Metz teachers are skilled in the use of campus multimedia equipment, including computer projectors, digital cameras, camcorders, scanners and CD/DVD burners.
• In managing student computer time in both the classroom and computer lab, teachers strike an appropriate balance between (1) technology instruction and (2) applying
technology skills to creation of curriculum-related computer products.
• Teachers manage students’ computer time wisely — unsupervised, non-instructional “free time” is discouraged in both the classroom and computer lab.
• Scores on the year-end 5th-grade technology literacy assessment are at or above the AISD average.
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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:
Strategy
Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and
provide specialized courses in Technology Applications.
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. Use district IPG's as a strategy or guide to
plan technology lessons
2.
Objective 1.3:
Strategy
Year-round
Classroom teachers
Technology IPGs (on Matrix)
Minimum of 1 student product per 9-week
period
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
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. Monitor SS performance; adjust instruction
Year-round
Classroom teachers,
Curriculum Specialist
AIMS/District Power
databases
Campus benchmark results (BOY, MOY,
EOY)
2.
Objective 1.5:
Strategy
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.
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. Provide SS with lessons on Internet safety
2.
Objective 1.8:
Strategy
Year-round
Classroom teachers
AISD AUP; Learning.com
Lesson plans
Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. Incorporate use of multimedia equipment
and software into student lessons and
student projects
2. Publish student work in a web-based format
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Year-round
Classroom teachers,
students
Year-round
Classroom teachers,
students
Computer projectors, laptops,
digital cameras, iMovie,
Discovery Streaming
Think.com, teacher-created
blogs, school website
Lesson plans
Websites, URLs
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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 teacher-led professional
development on the implementation of
projects
2. For each grade level, select one workable
tech lesson/project for each 9-week period
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Campus technology
committee
Aug 2007Oct 2007
Campus technology
committee
Technology IPGs (on
Matrix), computer lab,
PDC
Technology IPGs (on
Matrix)
Staff development agendas, sign-in sheets
Lesson plans
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. By grade-level team, provide training on
accessing, using AIMS/District Power data
2. Prioritize 2 other tech-related training
needs; conduct in-house staff training
Aug 2007Oct 2007
Year-round
Instructional Specialist,
Tech Support Specialist
Tech committee, Tech
Support Specialist
AIMS/District Power
databases, computer lab
Computer lab, PDC
Training outline, staff sign-in sheets
Staff sign-in sheets
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered
technology use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. Arrange school leave and substitutes for
teachers attending PDC and on-campus
tech-related staff development
2. Provide adequate training on new hardware
(computer projectors, Elmos, etc.) to aid
teachers in effective instructional use
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Year-round
Principal
PDC
Leave records, sub records
Year-round
Principal, Tech
committee, Tech Support
Specialist
AISD/IT
Staff sign-in sheets
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