Oak Springs Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Oak Springs 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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Oak Springs Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Theresa Wood
Brian Wann
Pearl Thorp
Eilen Brady
Yolanda Frost
Tracy Sheridan
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.
Monica Woods
Principal
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Theresa Wood
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
325
25
4
1
6
2 not complete
145
7
1/2
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
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
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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
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Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
1
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
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Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
3
4
3
3
3
3
Staff Development Needs
Teachers would like laptops. At the moment they are using the Mac laptops form the COWS.
Provided “Tech Minutes” at faculty meeting
Future Vision and Direction
Our goal is to implement the Tech IPG’s among all grade levels. We would like to participate in the Film festival and begin the use of
digital publishing using blogging in order that we may communicate with outside school and professionals.
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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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choose to increase or decrease the number of strategies per objective. You may add additional objectives to
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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.
3.
Implement assessments and use of
Learning.com in grades K-5 and
track students progress
The Technology Coach will set up
all classes with Learning.com
based on the district Tech IPG
correlations
Hold training for all teachers of
Learning.com strategies
Aug 2008 –
May 2009
Permanent Lab,
Mobile Lab
August 2008
ITRC,
Administrators,
Teachers
ITRC
Sept 2008
ITRC
Learning.com
Learing.com training
materials
Tracking done through Learning.com
Sing in time for lab, Check-out list for
mobile lab.
Learning.com website
Learning.com 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.
Teacher STAR chart completion
Spring
2009
All grade level
teachers
TEA Texas STAR chart
online survey
2.
Provide laptop and projector for
each grade level.
2008 –
2009
ITRC, Technology
committee
Technology rollout
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STAR chart completed online $
submitted: on file with IT, TEA an d
campus
Use of technology in all grade levels.
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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.
Use Learning.com to inform
students of acceptable and proper
use of technology
Provide teachers and all staff with
AISD Acceptable Use Policy.
Aug 2008
ITRC, Teachers
Learning.com
Tracking done through Learning.com
integration into school-wide curriculum.
2008 –2009
Staff Development time,
ITRC/Administrator time
Policy reviewed during Back-to –School
staff development
Teachers monitor computer use at
all times and implement lessons
that explain/review expectations
regarding ethical use of technology
2008 – 2009
Campus
Administration,
ITRC
Campus Teacher
Teacher time, Easy Tech
resource (appropriate
www.learing.com lessons)
Teacher and student behavior and actions
reflect an understanding of and respect for
the ethical use of technology in all areas
and activities.
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.
Utilize United Streaming videos to
enhance core content instructions
2008 – 2009
Classroom
Teachers, ITRC
2.
IkeepBookmarks.com
2008 – 2009
3.
Individual Modifications for
specific needs students
2008 – 2009
ITRC, Teachers,
Students
ITRC and
Teachers
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AISD Technology
Applications and core content
IPG’s United streaming
AISD IT Dept, ITRC, Tech
committee
Special Ed Teachers
Every teacher has and utilizes a United
Streaming account to improve,
differentiate and individualize instruction.
Students and Teacher participation,
asking for additional links, observation.
Students usage
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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 staff developments on
varied strategies for teaching and
integrating technology to
instruction of TEKS
Staff participation in district
provided workshops in various
technology in classroom
workshops
2008 –2009
Administrators,
teachers, ITRC
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access
Integration of technology in lessons and
inclusion of technology component in
lesson plans.
2008 – 2009
Administrators,
ITRC, teacher
Administrators, teacher,
ITRC, computers with
internet access
Integration of technology in lessons and
inclusion of technology component in
lesson plans evidence of participation in
professional development events.
3.
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.
Train teacher and administrators in
the use of online assessment
tracking, AIMS
2008 – 2009
Administrators,
ITRC, Teachers,
Administrators, ITRC,
Teachers, Computers
2.
Train teachers in the use of online
grade book software
2008 – 2009
Administrators,
ITRC, Teachers,
Administrators, ITRC,
Teachers, Computers
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Curriculum adjustments as a result of available
data from digital diagnostic and grade-keeping
tools, differentiations of instruction as a result
of available data, evidence of participation in
professional development events from digital
diagnostic and grade-keeping tools.
Curriculum adjustments as a result of available
data from digital diagnostic and grade-keeping
tools, differentiation of instructions as a result
of available data from digital diagnostic and
grade-keeping tools, evidence of participation
in professional development events.
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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.
Use of Interwrite schoolpad
Digital Cameras
2008 – 2009
2008 – 2009
ITRC, Teacher
ITRC, Teacher
3.
Provide teachers with websites and
passwords for online technology
curriculum and library sites.
2008 – 2009
ITRC
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Interwrite school pad
Librarian, ITRC, Professional
Development
List of website and
passwords on the school
shared folder
Checked out and in use
Checked out and in use
Training date and teacher sign in sheet
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