Department of Instructional Technology
Mary Jane Sims
Elementary
SIMS SUPERSTARS
Mary Jane Sims 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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Elementary
Mary Jane Sims Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Texanna Turner, Principal
Jon Davis Saucedo, Teacher
Linda Collins, ITRC
Jennifer Keelan, Teacher
Pamela Graham, Teacher
Heather Wilson, Teacher
David Svetlecic, Teacher
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this page to Instructional Technology 414-6567
Texanna Turner
Principal
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Linda Collins
Instructional Technology Resource Contact
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Department of Instructional Technology
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
408
32
3
0
8
2
96
9
0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Our campus is continuing to replace older computers as rollout money is available. Purchasing new printers is also major priority.
We are still concerned about the wear and tear on our aging two COWS. District funding would be helpful when these mobile
computer labs need replaced.
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.
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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
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Professional Development for Online Learning
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Leadership and Vision
Planning
Instructional Support
Budget
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Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
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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
Mary Jane Sims
Elementary
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
2
2
2
Staff Development Needs
Our campus will need to continue to provide technology training in use of current hardware and software. We have plans to make
staff development time available to our IT Facilitator for training our staff on teacher websites, staff portal, and wikis.
Future Vision and Direction
Our campus goal is to be technologically proficient in three years and continue to add to our technological skills as new hardware
and programs are developed for classroom use.
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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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Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
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.
Develop one quality core
technology activity for each
grade (K-5) in at least one
foundation content area (Math,
Science, Social Studies) aligned
with Instructional Planning
Guides and TEKS
2008-2009
Classroom
Teachers,
Instructional
Coaches
IPGs
(http://www.austinschools.org/matrix/)
TEKS
Grade level meeting minutes,
classroom instruction, lesson plans,
technology IPGs online, TEKS
2.
Utilize the EasyTech/
Learning.com resource to
deliver the technology
applications curriculum in all
classrooms grades K-5.
On-going
Every
Classroom
Teacher
IPGs, Learning.com
(http://www.learning.com)
All students and teachers in grade K5 accounts, data from EasyTech
Management System and
Assessments
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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.
Link student assessment data in
AIMS to relevant curriculum
resources in the IPGs to enable
differentiated instruction.
Refine and expand reporting
features of AIMS. Train teachers to
access data and make valid
instructional decisions. Update
information in an expeditious
manner.
2008-2009
On-going
Classroom
Teachers,
Instructional
Coaches
Benchmark
Coordinator
AIMS
(http://matrix/curriculum/)
Reports/Data from AIMS
Classroom Instruction
AIMS
(http://matrix/curriculum/)
Teachers as individuals and teams use
AIMS to acquire formative student data
they need to make instructional decisions.
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.
Conduct Internet Safety
presentations for parents and the
community at the campus level.
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Campus Safety
Committee,
IT Facilitator
Online materials available on
AISD web site
Campus calendar indicating presentation
conducted, PTA/Parent Meeting agenda,
information sheets sent home with
students
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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
instruction.
2.
Promote the use of technology
as a tool of inquiry and
communication. Utilizing
student- centered technologies
to produce evidence of learning
(digital video productions,
multimedia presentations, etc.).
3. Utilize Brainpop and
Tumblebook Library online
resources to reinforce core
content.
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On-going per core
content/enrichment
content IPG
Classroom
Teachers
United Streaming
(http://www.unitedstreaming.com)
2008-2009
Classroom
Teachers
Instructional
Coaches
IT Facilitator
ITRC
Microsoft Power Point, digital
video equipment, other available
multimedia programs and
equipment
2008-2009
Classroom
teachers
http://www.brainpop.com
http://www.tumblebooklibrary.com
Every teacher will have a United
Streaming Account whose playlist can
be accessed by the principal for
documentation.
Student products such as PowerPoint
presentations, iMovies, etc.
User statistics provided by each site as
to student use and online tests.
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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 on-site campus support for
implementation of grade level
technology applications IPGs and
effective use of EasyTech.
On-going
2.
Utilize core content study groups to
promote the integration of
technology to enhance student
achievement.
On-going
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Principal
IT Facilitator
ITRC
Classroom
Teachers
Campus
Principal
Instructional
Coaches
IT Facilitator
Classroom
Teachers
Staff development time (at
least 5 per school year)
IPGs and Learning.com
(http://www.learning.com)
Attendance verified at staff development.
Grade level teachers implement skills and
units of practice into instruction as
specified in lesson plans.
Staff development time
Weekly grade level meetings
Notes from groups indicating attention to
–and inclusion of – technology TEKS
Skills and proficiencies in core content
instruction.
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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.
Provide training and support in
data examination and analysis
through technology to support
sound decision-making, especially
in support for AIMS ( Austin
Instructional Management System).
On-going
Benchmark
Coordinator
Classroom
Teachers
AIMS
District Power
(http://matrix/curriculum)
Staff development time
Records of staff development and time
and effort documentation demonstrate
support in data examination and analysis.
2.
Provide training in the new
electronic grading system.
2008-2009
Ms. McGrew
Electronic Grading System
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff development.
3.
Provide training for use of the new
online discipline referral system.
2008-2009
Administrative
Staff
Discipline Referral System
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff development.t
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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.
Research software that supports
District instructional objectives and
is compatible with district systems
and support.
On-going
Instructional
Coaches
Classroom
Teachers
Campus
Principal
ITRC
Software including LEXIA
and Reading 180
Printed evaluation/data from software
itself.
2.
Provide training in web
applications such as Staff Portal,
District Teacher Websites, Wikis.
2008-2009
IT Facilitator
ITRC
District web applications
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff development.
3.
Provide training in using AV
Technologies ELMO and Epson
projectors for classroom
instruction.
2008-2009
IT Facilitator
ITRC
Elmo and Epson projectors
Staff development time
Attendance verified at staff development.
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