Pecan Springs Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Pecan Springs
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
Pecan Springs
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this page to Instructional Technology 414-6567
Dr. Maria Hohenstein
Principal
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Andrea Williams
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
550
35
3
0
6
2
100
4
1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Pecan Springs Elementary is an improving school. Gains have been made in all areas with the exception of technology. We
understand the importance of integrating technology applications in teaching and learning. Our intention is to bring laser like focus to
bridge the gap. Currently, we lack the hardware necessary to consistently access the technology necessary to enhance all content
areas. Additionally, the teachers need training and support to realize our plan.
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
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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
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Campus Rating
3
2
2
3
3
1
Campus Rating
1
3
3
1
2
1
Campus Rating
2
1
3
2
3
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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
3
Campus Rating
2
3
1
2
4
4
Staff Development Needs
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Staff needs a series of mini workshop to utilize all available software and online resources available to them.
Future Vision and Direction
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Have a mobile cart available at every grade level.
Provide laptop computer for classroom teacher’s use.
Invest in Science related equipment/tools that will enhance student’s learning.
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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.
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*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.
Enhance content areas by
enabling students to utilize a
variety of digital resources to
develop higher order thinking
skills.
On-going
ITRC, Campus
principal, every
classroom
teacher
Staff development, Pecan
Springs Shared Folder, scanners,
digital still cameras, digital
video, graphing calculators and
probes.
Lesson plans, student products
(PowerPoint Presentations,
spreadsheets, iMovies,
Newsletters/Brochures).
2.
Provide on campus training to
support teacher-led and studentcentered learning experiences.
Implement and monitor training
schedule to address integration
of technology applications as
well as collaboration with
colleagues and parents.
On-going
ITRC, Campus
principal, IT
facilitator
ITRC, Campus
principal, IT
facilitator
COWS, scanners, digital still
cameras, digital video, and
projectors.
Staff development;
http://learning.com
http://www.unitedstreaming.com
http://www.atomiclearning
Campus sign in for staff development
Utilize resources to deliver the
technology applications
curriculum in all classrooms.
On-going per core
content IPGS
Every classroom
teacher, Team
Leaders
IPGs. http://www.learning.com
http://www.unitedstreaming.com
Accelerated Reading Program
Grade Level Team Meetings
3.
4.
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September and
January
Campus sign in for staff development
sessions; Monthly Parent Newsletter,
updated school website
Every Student and every teacher will have
and utilize his/her Easy Tech account in
order to master the technology applications
curriculum; all teachers will activate their
user account with United Streaming with a
developed play list; and all teachers and
students will utilize the Accelerated
Reading to improve reading
comprehension. Verification of Mastery of
Technology SE will be submitted each
grading period by Team Leaders.
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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.
AIMS
Classroom teach
SASI login per teacher
Sign in staff development
Benchmark BOY, MOY, BOY
District
Timeline
District timeline
2.
ITRC
SASI login
3.
TPRI/DRA/Dibels/District Power
District timeline
SASI login
4.
SEEDS
District timeline
Reading
Specialist/Primary
teachers
All Special Ed
teachers
Enter all benchmark before window
closes
Data entered and assessed by District
Standards
SEED login
Enter all IEP goals and objectives for
students.
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.
Acceptable Use Policies
New Teacher Orientation
On-going
On-going
All employees
All classroom
teachers, and
ITRC
AISD Intranet
Class XP
Teacher signature
Campus sign in
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.
Using Phonics for ELL
On-going
2.
Use for translating Web sites,
student written work
On-going
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Classroom
teacher
Classroom
teacher
http://www.starfall.com
http://www.internet4classrooms
www.babelfish, www.
altavista.
ELL beginning readers will start to use
the English language
Student written work for ELL
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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 on-site campus support for
implementation of grade level
technology
Provide on-site campus support for
basic login training for SASI,
Lotus, IGPRO technology
On-going
All classroom
teacher
Staff development time,
online resources
On-going
All classroom
teacher
Staff development time
Campus sign-in, lesson plans which
include tech app, TEKS, Easy tech
lessons
Campus sign-in of teacher .
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.
AIMS Training
Set by AISD
2.
District Power Training
Set by AISD
3.
Benchmark BOY, MOY, EOY
Set by AOSD
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Classroom
teacher
Classroom
teacher
Tech person for
scanning
AISD-AIMS website
AISD- website for District
power
Lexmark T644 AIMS web
editing
All classroom teacher are using data for
AIMS for reteaching.
All classroom teachers have entered DRA
TPRI. Tejas Lee
BMT server shows all scanned
bubblesheets.
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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.
One teacher at TCEA conference
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ITRC
IT department
Present to faculty
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