Pickle Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Pickle 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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Department of Instructional Technology
Pickle Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Martell Webb
Claudia Bedoya
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.
Joel de la Garza
Principal
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Claudia Bedoya
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
700
40
3.5
1
6
3
150
5
1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
The Computer Lab is now operational. Most classroom computers are near end of life.
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
School Technology and Readintess – 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
1
4
2
2
3
2
Campus Rating
1
2
2
1
2
1
Campus Rating
3
3
3
2
2
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
2
2
4
4
Staff Development Needs
(Brief summary based on STaR Chart results.)
There is a need for greater professional development and funding for technology. There is a need for a full time Tech. Spec. and there
will be one next year. Additional technology in the classroom besides just computers could be beneficial along with greater distance
learning capacity. There is a need for increased connection to TEKS in online learning. There is a new for greater use and awareness
of currently available tools, for example online tools like learning.com.
Future Vision and Direction
(Brief statement describing where your campus would like to be in three years related to technology integration. )
Next year we will be a campus with a full-time Tech. Spec. who can run the computer lab and science lab and promote use of
available resources. Also a weekly schedule for computer lab use should enable most classes’ access to computerized instruction and
district resources online. New computers are in need in the next two years for the classrooms. On campus training possibly in the
computer lab for staff members on the use of technology in the classroom would be advantageous.
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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.
Continue to implement AISD
technology scope and sequence in
core content.
Ongoing
All teachers,
Campus IT,
Principal
2.
Use EasyTech (Learning.com) to
deliver technology curriculum in
all classrooms
Ongoing
ITRC,
Classroom
teachers, campus
tech
Learning.com,
Tech4Learning, Atomic
Learning Teacher lesson
plans and lab use, student
mastery of tech applications
and 5th grade technology
assessment
Learning.com
TLA report
Learning.com feedback, Teacher lesson
plans
Classroom reports show class progress in
the different lessons
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.
Use of AIMS to track student
progress
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Ongoing
Curriculum
specialists,
Benchmark
Contact,
Principal,
Classroom
teachers
Internet access, classroom
computers
Use of data to drive instruction, teacher
lesson plans
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2.
Use of Access to monitor LEP
student progress
3. Utilize StaR chart to determine IT needs
and areas of improvement
Ongoing
Ongoing
Curriculum
specialists,
Benchmark
Contact,
Principal, LPAC
committee,
Classroom
teachers
All teachers,
Campus Tech
Internet, classroom
computers
TEKS objectives, IT,
summer courses,
Learning.com and TLA
Use of data to drive instruction, teacher
lesson plans, ESL instruction, TELPAS
results
StaR chart results, Technology usage on
campus
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.
Provide ands reinforce AISD
Acceptable Use Policies with
Technology
2. Provide Classrooms with links to
acceptable site online.
3. Monitor student computer use
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
ITRC, Principal,
Classroom
teachers, parents
Librarian,
Teachers,
Campus Tech
Teaching Staff
AISD Acceptable Use
Policies with Technology,
Staff Handbook
Parent signed permission form
acknowledging understanding
Learning.com, fun brain,
starfall, united streaming...
Internet browser setup per computer on
campus
Computers
Teacher Awareness
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.
Teachers will facilitate the use of
technology in classroom learning
by providing opportunities for
students use in a variety of learning
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Ongoing
ITRC, Curriculum
Specialists,
Classroom
teachers, Campus
Computer Lab, Classroom
computers, projectors
Teacher Lesson plans
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situations.
Tech
Ongoing
2. Develop usage of learning
programs
Tech Committee,
Teachers
Reading Counts, United
Streaming, Learning.com
Starfall, Funbrain and
Brainquest as rewards
Curriculum objectives achieved
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.
Classroom
teachers,
Campus IT
Ongoing
Learning.com, Campus IT
Printout of teacher and student use
Classroom
teachers
Reading counts
committee,
Classroom
teachers ,
Campus IT
Ongoing
United Streaming, Campus
IT
Reading Counts Committee,
Campus IT
Survey of teacher participation , eoy/boy
2. Provide Laptops, projectors,
and necessary hardware for
teacher/staff checkout
Tech
Committee,
campus IT,
Library,
office
As needed
Resources purchased
with 06-07 rollout
funds, existing
equipment
Documented use
3.
Campus IT,
Classroom
As needed
Dell laptops still require
plug-in for operation, bad
Documented COW use
2.
3.
Increase student use of
Learning.com to deliver
technology application instruction
in all classrooms including PreKindergarten
Use United Streaming videos to
enhance core instructional content
Use Reading Counts to evaluate
student reading
Utilize COWs
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Ongoing
Student progress report available through
program administrator
Including quizzes taken and grades
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4.
Introduce students to electronic
research skills (internet)
5.
Continue to improve and maintain
school website
6.
Build improve and maintain
teacher websites
7.
Archive student projects
8.
Allow time at faculty meeting to
address technology concerns
9.
Computerized report cards
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teachers,
Librarian
Classroom
teachers,
Librarian,
Campus IT
Campus IT,
Tech
committee,
Librarian
Campus IT,
Teachers,
Librarian
Campus IT,
classroom
teachers
Principals,
teachers,
Campus IT
Teacher
Attendance
clerk, District
support,
Campus IT,
Campus
Principal
batteries
Ongoing
Net Trecker, and other search
engines, classroom time
Student research projects that require
proper use of internet resources
Ongoing
Calendar of events,
teacher/classroom events
schedule
Active school website that contains
current news and information as well as
student projects
Ongoing
Web links and IT website
Ongoing
Server storage and use of
classroom and teacher
accounts
Time
Number of active teacher and IT websites
must be updated at least once every six
months or the webpage will be deleted
Student projects archived on campus
server
Weekly
Quarterly
Teacher Computers,
Computer lab, library
and grade book software
Teacher and staff participation resulting
in constructive discussion of technology
issues and clear availability of resources
Computer generated report cards
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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. By grade-level team, provide training on
accessing, using AIMS data
Aug 2007Oct 2007
2. Reinforce use of Atomic Learning as an
independent staff development tool
Ongoing
3. Prioritize 2 other tech-related training
needs; conduct in-house staff training
Year-round
Instructional
Specialist, ITRC
ITRC, Campus
Tech Principal
AIMS, computers, internet
connection
Computer lab, Internet
ITRC, Campus
Tech
Computer lab, PDC
Training outline, staff sign-in sheets
Teacher lesson sign up, teacher lesson
plans reflecting newly obtained
knowledge.
Staff sign-in sheets
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
I. Arrange school leave and substitutes for
teachers attending PDC and on-campus techrelated staff development
2. Identify other schools with successful
technology integration programs, for potential
site visits
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Year- round
Ongoing
Principal, Office
staff
Principal, Tech
committee,
ITRC, Campus
Tech
PDC, funds for substitutes
Other school, IT
Leave records, sub records, PDC enrrollment
Campus technology committee meeting
minutes, implementation of new ideas
applicable to Pickle
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