Walnut Creek Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
WALNUT CREEK 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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WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
CHRISTINE HAUSMANN
LINDA VO
ELIZABETH VRANA
ANGELIA BIAS
HELEN GLADDISH
HASEENA QUDDES
BONNIE JONES
JEFF CATES
DEBORAH BENNETT
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.
Valerie Taylor-Schkade
Principal
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Christine Hausmann
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
995
75
4-5
1 as of Fall 2008 in room 601
8
40
300
8
0 paid / 1= Christine Hausmann free help
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
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New lexmark printers to replace the old ones
need additional lexmark printers 1 per every 2 classrooms
need 10 ibooks 5 per cart to make a class set of 25
need full time technology person- a paid position provided by AISD not campus money
each teacher needs to have a laptop
need a digital camera per classroom teacher or between 2 teachers
all teachers need issued flashdrives as a class set for saving student work
need a projector per every 2-3 teachers
cd burners 1 per grade level and in both music rooms
2-smartboards
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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
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
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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
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
2
2
Campus Rating
2
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Campus Rating
2
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Staff Development Needs
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Need a full time tech person to help train teachers and use the tech TEKS daily. Teachers don’t have enough planning time to
set up technology or break it down or for troubleshooting.
We need teacher assessments re-instated so that all teachers are using technology in their classrooms
Future Vision and Direction
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(In three years Walnut Creek would like to have a computer lab with a full time technology paid position.
We would love to have a computer class as part of the weekly schedule for all students.
A projector in every room wired and a laptop per classroom teacher.
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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.
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*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.
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3.
Utilizes the Easy Tech
(Learning.com) resource to deliver
the technology applications
curriculum in all classrooms.
Utilize United Streaming videos to
enhance core content
On-going per
core content
IPGs
K-6, SpED,
IPGs, Learning.com
(http://www.learning.com
On-going per
core content /
enrichment
content IPGs
Every classroom
teacher
United Streaming
(http://www.united
streaming.com)
Walnut Creek 8949-28D9
Provide on-site campus support for
implementation of grade level
technology
On-going
ITRC, campus
principal, IT
facilitator, all
campus teachers
Staff development time;
online resources
(http://www.learning.com)
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Every student and every teacher will have
and utilize his / her Easy Tech account in
order to master the technology
applications curriculum.
Every teacher will have a United
Streaming Account and will submit a play
list to the principal for documentation on
PDAS
(Technology domain indicator)
Campus sign-in of teachers verify
attendance of teachers; lesson plans of
teachers include tech app TEKS, Easy
Tech lessons
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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
2.
Igpro/ Web gradebook
3.
Benchmark BOY, MOY, EOY
4.
TELPAS
District
Timeline
District
Timeline
Classroom
teachers
Classroom
teachers
District
Timeline
District
Timeline
ITRC
LPAC chair
ITRC
Classroom
teachers
SASI login per classroom
teacher
SASI login per classroom
teacher
Computer lab for staff
training
SASI login per ITRC for
BMT server
Pearson
TESTNAVWINDOW
Provide staff development training- with
sign in sheet
Completed electronic reports
All benchmarks are entered before
window closes
Completed electronic reports on all 2nd-6th
graders
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.
New Teacher Orientation
technology training for campus
technology use
On-going
All classroom
teachers, and
ITRC
Class XP
2.
Acceptable Use Policies
On-going
All employees at
campus
AISD Intranet web page
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Campus sign-in of teachers verify
understanding AISD Policy and
webmaster to finalize content before
publishing
Teacher signature for understanding
AISD policy
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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.
2.
Use for translating web sites,
student written work
Using phonics for ELL
on-going
on-going
classroom
teacher
classroom
teacher
www.babelfish.altavista.com
Student written work., for ELL
www.starfall.com
ELL, beginning readers will start to use
the English language
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.
Ensure that one teacher per grade
level 3rd-6th attends MAESTRO
training and follow-up
Provide on-site campus support for
implementation of grade level
technology
Summer 2009
All classroom
teachers
No campus resources needed
On-going
All classroom
teachers
Staff development time;
online resources
(http://www.learning.com)
3.
New Teacher Orientation
technology training for campus
technology use
On-going
All classroom
teachers
Ibook cart, or classrooms,
Staff development time;
online resources
(http://www.learning.com
4.
Provide on-site campus support for
basic login training for sasi, lotus,
igpro technology
On-going
All classroom
teachers
Staff development time
2.
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Attendance verified;teachers implement
skills and units of practice into
instruction.
Campus sign-in of teachers verify
attendance of teachers; lesson plans of
teachers include tech app TEKS, Easy
Tech lessons
Campus sign-in of teachers verify
attendance of teachers; lesson plans of
teachers include tech app TEKS, Easy
Tech lessons
Campus sign-in of teachers verify
understanding of logins for AISD
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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.
AIMS training
set by AISD
2.
Web based gradebook
set by AISD
3.
Benchmark BOY, MOY, EOY
training
set by AISD
classroom
teachers must
attend meeting
for review and
updates
classroom
teachers must
attend meeting
for review and
updates
Tech person for
scanning
AIMS powerpoint,
AISD -AIMS website
All classroom teachers are using data
from AIMS for reteaching skills,
tutoring, and summer school
AISD – website for District
All classroom teachers have entered all
comments, grades, procress reports.
Lexmark T644,
AIMS web editing
AIMS shows completed test per teacher
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Maestro
summer
2.
Technology trainings offered by
the district
1-2 teachers will attend the TCEA
conference in the spring
STAR chart
on-going –
check PDA
Spring
3.
4.
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Spring
classroom
teachers
classroom
teachers
classroom
teachers
classroom
teachers
E-campus, PDA catolog,
Tuesday Tips
E-campus, PDA catolog,
Tuesday Tips
AISD IT Department
AISD IT Department
teachers turn in printed certificate
teachers turn in printed certificate
teachers present to faculty what they
learned at conference
ITRC checks completion and prints out
report
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