Mills Elementary School
Department of Instructional Technology
Mills 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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Department of Instructional Technology
Mills Elementary School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Shelley Nathan May, M.Ed.
Jan Higgs
Vincent Valdes
Jeanette Wode
Katy Mexiner
Ada Tereshinski
Jenny Starcke
Melissa Taylor
Delia Romero-Gutierrez
Suzanna Ammenheuser
Gina Janus
Pat Butler
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.
Pat Butler
Principal
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Shelley Nathan May, M.Ed.
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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
957
58
3
1
4
1
286
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Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
There are approximately 2-3 E-Macs and a few Imacs in every classroom, all of which are out of warranty. Our computer lab
has 30 eMacs (all out of warranty) with one color printer. Our Mac COW has 17 (out of 20) working laptops with an airport and a
printer. Those laptops are at end of life and are rapidly breaking down. We have a color printer in the library. There is approximately
one black and white printer shared among two-three teachers throughout the school with the exception of one pod where there is one
black and white printer shared among 8 classrooms. There is also a color printer located in the kindergarten hallway and in the
Spanish classroom out in the portables.
The entire school needs to be equipped for wireless connectivity. We would like to replace our out-of-warranty eMacs
throughout the entire school and make sure that each classroom has 4 working computers. We also have several printers that are over
ten years old and need to be replaced. We also would like each classroom equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector as well as a
document camera and a laser printer. We also need to replace all of the Special Education PC’s as everyone one of them are out of
warranty and at end of life.
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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
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Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
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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
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
3
2
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
2
3
2
Staff Development Needs
Further professional development opportunities should be provided to the staff at Mills. Another half or full-day of tech professional
development should be planned for the 2008-2009 school year. Staff also need to be made aware of opportunities provided by the IT
Department as well as summer opportunities on the eCampus website. Staff should also be encouraged to attend tech workshops
offered at TCEA and NECC. Additional workshops should continued to be offered after school based on the requests/needs of the
faculty.
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Future Vision and Direction
Mills faculty will actively seek ways to infuse the curriculum with strategies and activities for the students to improve technical
literacy through student lesson assignments; research and data collection: interpretation, analysis, and use of data; and presentation,
social, and debate skill development. We want our students to complete their elementary education with a highly-developed life skill
of media literacy knowing what data is credible and useful, recognizing bias, and able to present their own viewpoint intelligently,
effectively, and well.
Understanding and use of technology is crucial to these efforts. Students need to know and use technology as a tool to do research,
track data, demonstrate their learning, and measure the quality and progress of their work. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for
Technology Applications for Kindergarten through 5th grade progressively defines expectations for teaching and learning and is
predicated on the expectations that teachers have the foundational knowledge to teach these skills and that each school has the
requisite equipment available for use.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
2.
Utilize Tech IPG’s
Basic Computer Skills
2008-2010
2008-2010
Teachers
Teachers &
Students
On-line IPG’s
IT Website, How to Manual
Atomic Learning
Class Projects, Student participation
Fewer tech support calls
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.
Learning.Com
TLA Data
2008-2010
Beginning &
end of school
year 2008-2010
Students
Tech committee,
Teachers
Internet
TLA for 5th grade
TLA, Student participation
Data
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.
Learning.com Lessons
Individual lessons by classroom
teacher
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Students
Teachers
Internet
AISD IT Dept.
TLA Data, Student participation
Student participation
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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.
IkeepBookmarks.com
2008-2009
2.
United Streaming
2008-2010
3.
Individual Modifications for
specific needs
2008-2010
Students &
Teachers
Students &
Teachers
Teachers
AISD IT Dept, ITRC, Tech
committee
United Streaming.com,
IPG’s, Classroom curriculum
Special Ed teachers
Student participation, Teachers asking for
additional links, observation
Student participation, projects,
observation
Student usage
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.
Mandatory Professional
Development
2008-2010
2.
Tech Training Opportunities on
Professional Development Days
2008-2010
3.
Tech Training Moments at Faculty
Meetings
2008-2010
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Tech Committee
Members, IT Dept,
Tech Support
Personnel
Tech Committee
Members, Tech
Support Personnel
Tech Committee
Members, Tech
Support Personnel
AISD IT Dept., Tech
Support Personnel
Observation in computer lab, Tech
support calls, student projects
AISD IT Dept., Tech
Support Personnel, Tech
Saavy Teachers
AISD IT Dept., Tech
Support Personnel, Tech
Saavy Teachers
Observation in computer lab, Tech
support calls, student projects
Observation in computer lab, Tech
support calls, student projects
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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.
Utilizing the AIMS
2008-2010
2.
TLA Data
2008-2010
Teachers &
Administration
Teachers
Administration, AISD AIMS
website
Learning.com
Improved Test Scores
Continued use of Learning.com,
Improved scores
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Use of Document Cameras
2008-2010
2.
2008-2010
3.
Macbooks & projectors (Media
Carts)
Digital Cameras
4.
IkeepBookmarks
2008-2010
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2008-2010
Teachers &
Students
Teachers &
Students
Teachers &
Students
Teachers &
Students
Librarian, Tech Support
Personnel, AISD IT
Librarian, Tech Support
Personnel, AISD IT
Tech Support Personnel,
AISD IT, Professional
Development
Librarian, Tech Support
Personnel, AISD IT
Elmo is always checked out & in use
Carts are always checked out & in use
Cameras are always checked out & in use
Tech Support on how to use it, updates
requested
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