Volma Overton Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Volma Overton 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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Volma Overton Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Daphne Jones
Gilbert Hicks
Franco Curet
Keith Moore
Melanie Erb
Crystal St. Lucie
Autri Streeck
David Edwards
Danna Malcolm
Steve Jeske
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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.
Gilbert Hicks
Principal
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Daphne Jones
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
561
32
3
1
12
4
200
45
1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
(Brief summary describing current hardware/infrastructure issues/status.)
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
3
4
3
1
2
3
Campus Rating
3
2
3
2
3
2
Campus Rating
3
3
3
3
3
3
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
2
4
4
4
4
4
Staff Development Needs
Teachers will become familiar with Technology Application Standards with regards to their specific grade level. Teachers will have
training through the school year that will develop ways to integrate technology with higher-level thinking into the core content areas.
Future Vision and Direction
Campus Administration will promote a shared vision to all teachers and students about the integration of technology across the core
content areas at every grade level. All students via technology integration will demonstrate higher-level thinking. Students will use
different technology mediums to facilitate their own learning. The TLA (Technology Literacy Assessment) will have a passing rate of
85% of all fifth grade students, by students mastering the grade level technology applications. Campus Administration will delegate
funds specifically for continuing technology and the integration of said technology.
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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: 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.
Assure that every grade level
teacher has the appropriate grade
level technology TEKS.
Aug./Sept.
2008
ITRC(Instructional
Technology
Resource Contact)
Technology Application
TEKS.
Teacher will produce if requested.
2.
Integrate the technology TEKS in
the core curriculum on a regular
basis.
Provide training on Easy Tech,
United Streaming, and Technology
TEKS Activities
2008-2009
Classroom
teachers
Technology Application
TEKS. IPG’s
Walk-thru by campus administrators, as
well as lesson plans.
Aug./Sept.
2008
Campus
technology team,
ITRC
Time, location, resources
needed
Sign-in sheets; agendas
3.
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.
Train all classroom teachers on
AIMS (Austin Instruction
Management System).
Data obtained via assessments will
be used to drive instruction.
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ITRC, Campus
technology team
Time. Location, training
materials needed
Agenda, and sign in sheets
Ongoing 20082009
Classroom
teachers
Benchmark Contact,
Instructional Coaches, and
Campus Administrators
Intervention groups (Reading, Math and
Science) based on data analysis;
Data analysis sheets;
Lesson plans demonstrating differentiated
instruction based on data analysis;
Classroom walk-through
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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.
Ensure that all teachers are trained
on; Acceptable Use Policy, Internet
Safety, and appropriate technology
use in a school setting.
Ensure all students are trained on
the Acceptable Use Policy, Internet
Safety, and appropriate use of
technology.
Provide training for parents on the
Acceptable Use Policy, Internet
Safety, and appropriate use of
technology.
Aug./Sept. 2008
ITRC, and
Campus
technology team
Acceptable Use Policy, and
time
Sign in sheets, and classroom walkthrough
Aug./Sept. 2008
Classroom
teachers
Acceptable Use Policy, and
time
Student sign off sheets, and classroom
walk-through
Sept./Oct. 2008
PTA Meeting
Principal,
Assistant
Principal
Acceptable Use Policy, and
time
PTA sign in sheet and agenda
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.
Assure that all teachers are using
United Streaming on a regular
basis.
Provide training on the use of the
COW’s, Inspiration, Learning.com,
and multimedia presentations.
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Campus
Administrators
www.unitedstreaming.com
Walk through by campus administrators
On-going 20082009
Campus
technology team,
ITRC
Time, location, training
materials and needed
materials.
Sign-in sheets from training sessions,
increased number of projects with
enhanced technology.
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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 technology IPG training.
On-going 20082009
2.
Review training on the use of Easy
Tech, United Streaming, and
atomic learning.
Provide training on the use of
technology for inquiry/research and
communication.
Oct. 2008
3.
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technology team,
ITRC
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Technology
Team, ITRC
Campus
Technology
Team, ITRC,
Classroom
Teachers
Technology IPG’s
Sign –in sheets from training sessions
Time, websites
Agenda, Sign-in sheets
Time, software
Sign-in sheets from training sessions
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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.
2.
3.
Assure that all teachers have proper
knowledge and training on the
AIMS system.
Data interpretation used to drive
instructions, including student
differentiation as needed.
Teachers will generate assessment
tools using different technology
mediums to drive instruction.
On-going 20082009
Instructional
Coaches
Time, AIMS
Sign-in sheet, and data interpretation via
AIMS
On-going 20082009
Classroom
teachers
Data analysis sheets, differentiated
instruction, walk- through observations.
On-going 20082009
Classroom
teachers
Instructional coaches,
Benchmark contact, Campus
Administrators
Instructional coaches,
Benchmark contacts, Campus
Administrators, and ITRC
Examples of custom, teacher-generated
assessments.
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.
3.
Provide technology training to staff
and students on various needed
topics, (ie Easy Tech, COWs,
Macbooks, etc.)
Ensure all multimedia workstations
(laptop and projector) are set up
and being utilized in every
classroom.
Use different mediums of
technology to produce one project
per class each sememster.
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Aug./Sept. 2008
Fall/Spring
Semester 20082009
ITRC,
Classroom
teachers,
students
ITRC, Campus
Tech
COWs, software, websites,
time
Increased technology use in classrooms
and student projects.
Multimedia stations
Teacher use, and observation by walk through.
Classroom
teachers and
students
Time, software, project
materials
Project being submitted to Campus
technology team each semester.
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