Harvey S. Williams Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
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Williams 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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Williams Elementary
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Willie Trumbull
Nicole De La Torre
Virginia Foster
Tracy Adams
Erin Vasquez
Barbara Husted
Jennifer Byrd
Cheryl McAfee
Janie Davis
Karla Iverson
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.
Lisa Mock
Principal
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Willie Mae Trumbull
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
47
3
1
5
2
@116
6
0 (campus support staff is a classroom teacher)
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Williams Campus is basically between early tech and the developing stage according to the survey on the STAR CHART.
We have
had several turnovers in teachers in the last 9 years. Nine years ago, we were a very strong technology integrating
campus. However,
today we have many new to the district or new first - third year teachers who are still learning curriculum and district
policies. Many
are ready and wanting to take the next step of adding more technology to their lessons. Most of our staff uses
learning.com and other
web-based lessons. We have several classes using some reading programs online. We used Lexia and My Reading
Coach. Both programs helped our students in reading. We used a trial version of ixl.com for math. Our PTA is going to
purchase a license for us to use next year. We also bought several subscriptions for Aha Math. With our new
administration we have been given the liberty to use our IPG's as a guide and the freedom to include more integration of
subject areas and technology.
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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
1
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Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
2
Professional Development for Online Learning
1
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
Leadership and Vision
2
Planning
2
Instructional Support
2
Communication and Collaboration
3
Budget
1
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
2
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Campus Rating
Students per Computer
2
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
4
Other Classroom Technology
2
Technical Support
2
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
4
Distance Learning Capacity
2
Staff Development Needs
We currently have a computer lab with 25 computers. We used our new allotment from 2005 to first fill the lab. We have
two mobile
carts. Since most of our fifth grade classes have more than 25 students one of the carts will always be in the lab when
fifth grade is scheduled. The other times the carts will be available for check out. We have been putting most of our newer
computers
in grades 2-5. Many of our computers in EC, PK-1 are nearing end of life. We have had to start redistributing the
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computers from the
other grade levels so that the EC-1 have newer working computers. We have enough projectors now that each grade
level can have a
projector checked out. Our music and art teachers have expressed a desire to have the ability to project things from the
computer as
well. Each grade level needs laptops to go along with the projector. Having two laptops and two projectors per grade level
would be
valuable so that teachers may present lessons using the latest information available via united streaming and other
modes of
information more current than that afforded by most of our textbooks. We currently only have 2 still and 2 video cameras.
More
cameras are needed for recording of student products and presentations. We would like to have the ability to allow our
students to
compete with others in film making, using relevant pictures in powerpoint and word processing, database projects and
even publishing
their own books with technology assistance. Our staff needs training in the areas of using United Streaming, using ipods
and
podcasting, using interwrite boards, using inspirations software for graphic organizers and other applications, using
powerpoint to
make presentations, using comic life, and other programs that the district has made available. We need to be able to see
the seamless
integration of technology into the classroom both in the lab and in the classroom. We have had training in the use of aims
for analyzing student performances and progress. Teachers need to know how to use the database of UOP's so that can
have an idea how to use technology integration without having to re-invent tons of lessons. A few of our teachers need
training on how to use heatweb to report technology problems. In the future, our staff would also benefit from training on
how to use online learning.
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Future Vision and Direction
In the future, our campus would like to have more teachers using technology for student made projects and not just as a
tool to play
games. We would like for each grade level to have a least one project per nine weeks that integrates technology into the
curriculum.
Our campus focus for next year will be math and science. Our campus will need to make better use of the programs that
have been made available by the district including using United Streaming. Students would be provided with an
opportunity to use word processing, power point, excel, inspirations, and other programs appropriate for that grade level.
We would like for our students to be able to plan and produce a film that can be entered in the yearly digital film contest.
We hope that in the future our students will be able to broadcast the morning announcements live to all our classrooms.
Through our Primetime after school program we will continue to offer video production and other computer applications.
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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.
2.
3.
Teach all students keyboarding,
computer technology, processes
and basic connections
Provide instruction in use of lab to
teachers and classes until all
classes have been trained in word
processing and have the ability to
work independently in
learning.com
Teachers utilize the instructional
technology facilitator to train them
in the use of United Streaming to
access video to teach their classes
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Beginning of
school - end of
December
End of second
nine weeks,
each grade level
will submit one
item showing
grade level
appropriate
word
processing
skills
By the end of
the first
semester, all
interested
teachers (at
least one per
grade level) will
have been
trained to use
United
Streaming
Classroom
teacher
Classroom
teacher, Grade
level team
leaders
IT facilitator
ITRC, Team
leaders
Computer lab, classroom
computer, cows, library
computers
Computer lab, learning.com,
Microsoft word, Pixie
Studetns will have completed 20% of
lessons in learning .com for the
keyboarding unit
Students will create one item according to
timeline to be collected and kept in a file
organized by teacher and grade level.
Computer lab, classroom
computers, cows, United
Streaming
(http://unitedstreaming.com)
United Streaming use documented in
lesson plans, teachers log usage on server.
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4.
Teachers utilize online resources
such as Reading A-Z.com, Science
A-Z.com, Lexia, My Reading
Coach, Reading Counts,
Learning.com, ixl.com, Aha
Math.com
On-going
thoughout the
school year.
Classroom
teachers
Computer lab, classroom
computers, cows
Documented in lesson plans and usage
logs.
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 TAKS data to evaluate student
needs for the beginning of the year
2.
Use District Benchmark data to
evaluate student progress toward
academic objectives and mastery
3.
Use spreadsheets to document
mastery of TEKS in classroom
4.
Use AIMS data to plan instruction
during the school day and after
school tutorials
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By the end of
the fourth week
of school
Ongoing-3
times a year
based on
benchmark
schedule
Ongoing
Ongoing
Classroom
teacher, principal
Testing data provided by the
district through AIMS
Teacher entry and login to AIMS, T
generated reports
Classroom
teacher, principal
Benchmark data provided by
the district accessible through
AIMS
Teacher entry and login to AIMS, T
generated reports.
Classroom
teachers: Math
Science, Lang.
Arts, and
Technology
Committees
Classroom
teachers, Team
leaders, tutorial
teachers
Spreadsheet templates,
Gradebook records,
classroom assessments
Spreadsheets, gradebooks
AIMS data provided by the
district
AIMS data discussed in grade level &
committee meeting minutes
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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.
Students complete learning.com
lesson on safe use of digital world
2.
Student, parent, & teacher sign
contract agreeing to acceptable use
Beginning of
the year-before
using the
internet
Beginning of
the year
3.
Students given permission to use
computer technology
Beginning of
the year
Classroom
teacher, parent
acknowledgement
Quiz on acceptable use and
demonstration on computer
Parent signs quiz student completes
Classroom
teacher, parent,
student
Classroom
teacher, Team
Leaders
Acceptable use contract
Parent, student, & teacher sign acceptable
use contract
Student Registration forms
Parent Signature
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.
Use software appropriate for
meeting diverse learning needs
Ongoing
Principal, Tech
committee,
classroom
teacher
2.
Use software which allows
students to access curriculum
otherwise difficult to access
Ongoing
3.
Use online resources to allow
students to participate in a variety
of learning styles
Ongoing
Assistive
Technology
Office, ITRC,
classroom
teacher, tech
committee
Classroom
teachers, tech
committee
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Lexia, My Reading Coach,
Reading Counts, Reading AZ, Write Outloud, Alpha
Smart, Science A-Z, ixl.com,
AhaMath.com
Write Outloud, graphic
software, Alpha Smart
All students able to perform assignments
using technology
Online resources for
manipulatives in math and
other areas
Teacher lesson plans, student journals
Student participation evident through
journals, tech projects, completion of
learning.com lessons
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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.
Teacher will be exposed to new
technology
Monthly
IT facilitator,
ITRC, Librarian
2.
Teachers utilize “each one teach
one” to ensure that all teachers on
the grade level will be exposed to
new technology
Monthly
Grade level
technology
representative,
ITRC
3.
Teachers will share technology
lessons
Ongoing
IT facilitator,
ITRC, classroom
teachers
4.
Teachers encouraged to attend
technology training sessions
provided by A:ISD and incorporate
information into classroom
practices
Ongoing
Classroom
teachers, ITRC,
Principal, IT
facilitator
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Inspirations/Kidspirations,
United Streaming, digital
cameras, video cameras,
projectors, online learning,
online software
Insprirations/Kidspirations,
United Streaming, digital
cameras, video cameras,
projectors, online learning,
online software
United Streaming, Atomic
Learning, Custom Typing,
Learning.com, UOP’s
provided by the district
Calendar of classes provided
by the district through PDC,
reminders of training given
by the principal or ITRC
Committee meeting minutes, sign in
sheets, teacher check out in library
Grade level meeting minutes
Teachers will use technology in class to
expose students to new concepts, provide
opportunities for students to produce
learning checks using database, word
processing, spreadsheets, power point
Teachers provided with training
certificates. Copies of certificates kept in
a file by the Technology Committee
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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.
2.
3.
4.
Teachers will receive training in
how to use the TAKS
information/given time to look
over TAKS data
Teachers will receive training in
using benchmark data/given time
to look over TAKS data
Teachers discuss testing results
using district data for their grade
levels
Teachers pair vertically to discuss
testing results using district data for
their grade levels
Beginning of
the year
Principal
TAKS data provided by
AIMS
Attendance training login Spreadsheets
Beginning of
year and
ongoing
BOY, MOY, &
EOY
Principal, Viceprincipal, ITRC
Benchmark data provided by
AIMS
Attendance login spreadsheets
Principal,
classroom
teachers
Principal, Lang
Arts, Math, &
Science Cadres
AIMS data
Grade level meeting minutes
Lesson plans
AIMS data
Cadre meeting minutes
Sharing strategies included in lesson plans
BOY, MOY, &
EOY
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Presentations of technology
(hardware) uses new to campus
Ongoing
ITRC, Tech
committee
2.
Presentations of technology
(software) uses new to campus
Ongoing
ITRC, Tech
committee
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Projectors, cameras, cows,
scanners, CD burners, DVD
burners
United Streaming, Lexia, My
Reading Coach,
Inspirations/Kidspirations,
Comic Life, Pixie,
Powerpoint, AhaMath,
ixl.com
Teachers begin to implement teaching
strategies which use new technology &
documented in lesson plans
Teachers begin to use software in their
classrooms providing students with
opportunities to use technology
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3.
Teachers observe and are observed
by peer teachers using technology
to enchance instructional strategies
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Ongoing
ITRC, Tech
committee,
classroom
teachers
Projectors, laptops, cows,
digital camera, video camera,
United Streaming, Atomic
Learning,
Check out records of equipment show an
increasing use by more and new teachers
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