Pease Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Pease 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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Pease Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Maureen Slocum
Lyndsey Morein
Michelle Fleniken
Jim Karabaic
Erin Mars
Beth Ellis
Principal
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Tommie Graham
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
255
18 (Classroom, Spec. Ed) .; 22 (including Special Areas & Reading)
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0
4
2 carts (17 working computers)
86
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0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Pease Elementary is a small campus and we are very grateful for all of our technological resources. However, a small campus means a
small budget with no extra funding available for either technology purchases or maintenance. Several older iMacs and G3s are
breaking and have been declared EoL (End of Life) by the district. Funding is needed to replace computers the district will no longer
repair. Some of the Lexmark printers are10 years old and are also breaking. (They have also been declared EOL.) Having one
networked printer per grade level (compatible with Macs) saves valuable teacher time and improves student productivity. The sixth
grade computers consists mostly of Dells received through a grant. They are approaching 8 years old and in need of replacement with
Macs. Because we do not have a permanent computer lab, the COWS have proven to be a very valuable and well-utilized asset.
Unfortunately, 4 ibooks have been declared EOL and several more break down on a regular basis. The capability of the COWs is
diminished each time an iBook is in need of repair. The loss of a fully operational mobile lab diminishes a teacher’s ability to deliver
technology instruction to an entire class simultaneously. Finally, portable speakers and projectors in every classroom could also
support teachers and students with multimedia presentations.
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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
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Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
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Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
2
Professional Development for Online Learning
2
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
Leadership and Vision
2
Planning
2
Instructional Support
2
Communication and Collaboration
2
Budget
2
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
2
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Campus Rating
Students per Computer
3
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
4
Other Classroom Technology
2
Technical Support
2
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
3
Distance Learning Capacity
2
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Staff Development Needs
Our campus is rated as developing in the majority of areas, but particularly in Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and
Development. At Pease, more staff training focusing on the successful integration of technology into the core content areas would be
most helpful. Finding time for training is a major factor. Our district expects increasing technological competence from its educators.
AISD could make technology integration a priority by scheduling training during portions of the district-wide staff development days.
Using district staff development time would help emphasize the importance of such training and help improve technology integration.
District sponsored teacher webpages will be setup by all faculty members at campus staff development days before the beginning of
school.
Future Vision and Direction
In three years, Pease Elementary teachers will be comfortable and proficient in the integration of technology across the core content
areas. Every teacher will commit to frequent use of learning.com in particular and district sponsored websites and databases in
general. All teachers will access library computer catalog and district library databases in classrooms on a regular basis. Students will
investigate the various information sources available online, and learn to choose the most reliable and authoritative ones. The primary
grades will focus on basic skills to build a strong technology foundation. Students in grades 3 – 6 will learn to keyboard proficiently.
All grade levels will have the opportunity to integrate media into the written word, achieving mastery of this process by the end of 6th
grade. The combined efforts of faculty and students will enrich learning and demonstrate technological solutions to real world
problems.
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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. Implement and integrate
Technology Application TEKS
in instruction across grade
levels.
2008 - 2009
Classroom
Teachers
Classroom computers,
COWS, Technology
Checkout, Tech IPGs,
Time
2. Utilize Easy Tech resource
(learning.com) to deliver
Technology Applications
curriculum in all classrooms.
2008 - 2009
Classroom
Teachers
3. Implement Technology
Literacy Assessment for 5th
graders utilizing learning..com
curriculum, and use results to
plan for future instruction.
4. Implement AISD Technology
Applications Instructional
Planning Guides.
April – May
2009
ITRC, 5th grade
Classroom
Teachers
Classroom computers,
Easy Tech website
(www.learning.com),
internet connection,
headsets
Classroom computers,
COWS, Easy Tech
(www.learning.com)
Teacher lesson plans demonstrate
implementation of TEKS instruction;
students demonstrate mastery of
Technology Applications TEKS
through student work products and 5th
grade TLA.
All students (grades K – 6) and all
teachers will utilize an Easy Tech
account; usage reports verified by
ITRC.
2008-2009
Classroom
Teachers, ITRC,
Principal
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Classroom computers,
COWS, Technology
checkout, teacher planning
time, Teacher technology
staff development
Results of campus assessments will be
utilized to plan instruction in
Technology Applications for 2009—
2010.
Teacher lesson plans demonstrate
implementation of TEKS instruction;
students demonstrate mastery of
Technology Applications TEKS
through student work/products and on
the 5th grade TLA.
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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.
Provide training for teachers to
input data into AIMS .
Input appropriate assessment
scores during input timeframes at
BoY, MoY, and EoY
BoY 2008
2008-2009
ITRC, IT,
Principal
Teachers, ITRC,
Principal
Staff development Time,
ITRC and Teacher Time
AIMS
Data successfully entered by all teachers
within window timeframes.
Data successfully entered by all teachers
within window timeframes. Data used by
all teachers to plan for instruction ,
extensions, and interventions.
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.
Provide teachers and staff with
AISD Acceptable Use Policy
Model the teaching of ethics
including intellectual property
rights with the expectation that
teachers will model safe, ethical
technology use in the classroom
Monitor computer use at all times
and implement lessons that explain
expectations regarding ethical use
of technology.
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ITRC, Principal
2008 - 2009
Principal, ITRC,
Teachers, Staff
2008-2009
Teachers
Staff Development Time,
ITRC/Principal Time
Staff development time
Policy reviewed during August in-service
training.
Staff development, interactions, and
behaviors demonstrate a focus on ethical
use of technology in all areas of activities.
Teacher time, Appropriate
learning.com lessons
Teacher and student behavior and actions
reflect an understanding of the ethical use
of technology in all areas.
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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.
Utilize United Streaming Videos to
enhance core content instructions
2008 -2009
Teachers, ITRC
2.
Promote use of technology as a
tool of inquiry and communication.
2008-2009
Classroom
Teachers
3.
Promote use of district databases
including online encyclopedias and
search engine Nettrekker for
student use in research
2008-2009
Librarian,
Classroom
teachers
AISD Technology
Applications and core content
IPGs, United Streaming
(http://
www.unitedstreaming.com)
AISD available programs
(Kidspiration, Powerpoint,
iPhoto, etc.), Teacher Time
and planning
District library databases,
Librarian time and planning,
time in local campus staff
development
Every teacher utilizes United Streaming
account to improve, differentiate and
individualize instruction.
Appropriate programs selected for tasks.
Student products are enhanced by the
utilization of technology.
Greater teacher-directed use of district
purchased resources to enhance efficiency
and safety in student research.
Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development
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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 and promote the integrated
AISD Technology Applications
curriculum to teachers.
2008-2009
ITRC, Principal
IT Website, AISD
Curriculum Website, Staff
Development Time, e-mail
2.
Encourage teachers to participate
in technology integration
professional development.
2008-2009
IT website, PDC e –campus
catalog, Teacher Time
3.
Provide on-site campus support
and training for implementation of
Technology Applications TEKS
and effective use of Easy Tech and
United Streaming
2008-2009
ITRC,
Technology
Committee,
Principal
ITRC, Principal,
AISD IT
Facilitator
ITRC time, Staff
development time, IT
Facilitator support and time,
online resources
Review with teachers where to obtain
AISD integrated technology applications
curriculum (IPGs) and Technology TEKS
matrix website at BoY meeting. Teacher
planning and lessons reflect integration of
Technology TEKS. Teachers submit a
minimum of one lesson plan per quarter
reflecting integration.
Attendance verified in user’s electronic
portfolio on file with PDC e-campus.
Teachers implement skills and strategies
into instruction.
Campus sign-in of teachers to verify
attendance; Teacher lesson plans include
technology application TEKS, United
Streaming, and Easy Tech resources.
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.
Provide training and support in
data examination and analysis
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ITRC, Principal
AIMS, ITRC and Principal
time, Staff development time
Data used by all teachers to plan for
instruction , extensions and interventions
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utilizing technology to support
sound decision making.
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Share student work products and
lessons involving technology
integration and utilization
2008-2009
2.
Survey teachers when making
decisions for yearly campus
technology allotment purchases.
2008-2009
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ITRC,
Technology
Committee,
Teachers,
Principal
Technology
Committee,
Campus
Teachers,
Principal
Faculty Meeting time,
Student work products
Annual Campus technology
allotment funds
Available work samples shared at faculty
meetings; attendance verified with sign-in
sheets. Increased use of technology to
meet instructional and student needs is
evident.
Purchase items to promote use of
emerging technology for instructional
delivery and student centered technology
with annual rollout funds.
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