Zilker Elementary
Department of Instructional Technology
Zilker 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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Zilker
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Katherine Pena
Jackie Kraal
Stacey Shapiro
Miguel Reyes
Emily Cherry
Katy Dailey
Jessica Montanez
Patricia Russell
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.
Brenda McCullar
Principal
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Katherine Pena
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
488
55
4
24
4
3
100
8
0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Currently many of the computers in the computer lab are becoming obsolete (having less that 6GB of total memory). Half of the
laptops in the COWs are broken or end of life. We received a gift/donation to purchase printers. Our PTA and parent technology
committee have raised money to purchase technology improvements, like laptops, projectors, and document cameras. We need a part
time technology person to deal with issues as they arise.
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
KEY AREA SUMMARY
Total Key Area STaR Classification
I. Teaching and Learning
18
Advanced Tech
II. Educator Preparation and Development 15
Advanced Tech
III. Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support
11
Developing Tech
IV. Infrastructure for Technology
13
Developing Tech
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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
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Campus Rating
3
3
3
3
3
3
Campus Rating
3
2
3
2
3
2
Campus Rating
2
2
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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
1
2
Campus Rating
2
3
1
2
3
2
Staff Development Needs
Based on StaR Chart results the teachers view a need for other classroom technology in the form of more projectors, document
cameras, interactive whiteboards, students “clickers” or remotes, etc., as well as more and continued professional development in the
use of technology. A greater number of our teachers are getting more comfortable and confident with the use of technology and their
ability to easily integrate it into the core curriculum. Although, our budget still lacks the appropriate amount of funds necessary to
supply all our needed technology.
Future Vision and Direction
In three years, we would have the computer lab updated with at least half new computers and completely wireless internet. We will
have a projector with a laptop in every classroom. At least 2 document cameras will be provided per grade level at Zilker. The
primary grades will each have an interactive whiteboard to share among their team, and the intermediate grades will each have at least
1 set of classroom remotes to share among their team. All teachers will either have a frequently updated website, blog, or wiki for
better electronic communication. The website will be frequently updated with school information and student work. Funding will be
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provided through district money and private donation.
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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.
Implement AISD Technology
Applications Scope and Sequence
in core content
On- going per
IPG
Teachers, ITRC,
administration
IPGs, EasyTech (grades K6), Grade level tech projects,
computer lab, COWS
Lesson plans and lab use demonstrate
implementation of TEKS; students
demonstrate mastery of tech apps TEKS
2nd- 6th grade
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.
Increase student computer literacy
On- going per
IPG
Teachers, ITRC,
administration
EasyTech, Custom Typing
2.
Increase student computer literacy
On- going per
IPG
Teachers, ITRC,
administration
EasyTech, Custom Typing
Students will increase achievement on the
Technology Literacy Assessment by 3%
until overall percentage of 5th grade
students passing is equal to or above 90%
Student will complete 90% of the
assigned technology lessons per IT
recommendations at student’s own pace.
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.
Increase teacher awareness of AUP
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Teachers, ITRC,
AISD AUP
Teachers will complete an AUP course in
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2.
Increase student compliance of
AISD AUP
Fall 08
administration
Teachers, ITRC,
administration
AISD AUP, School wide
AUP contract
staff development and sign attendance.
100% of Zilker students and parents will
sign AISD AUP. School will file
documents.
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.
Increase the use of technology as a
tool to differentiate the curriculum
to meet student needs
On- going
Teachers, ITRC,
administration,
ESL/Bilingual
staff, Special Ed
staff, GT
committee
IT Facilitator, ESL/Bilingual
Coordinator, Special Ed
Coordinator, Staff
Teachers will document how technology
was utilized and facilitated the completion
of curriculum- based projects.
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 campus support for
technology staff development
On- going
Teachers, ITRC,
administration
ECampus, ITRC
90% of teachers will attend either district
or on-site technology staff development
per attendance rosters.
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
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Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
On- going
Teachers, ITRC,
administration
ITRC, DTRC, IT support
staff
On- going
Teachers, ITRC,
administration
ITRC, IT Forum, PDC
There will be a 20% increase in the
amount of hardware and software checked
out from the library; lesson plans will
demonstrate the use of technology
A Zilker teacher will attend each type of
IT workshop that is offered during the
year.
2.
Provide campus support for on-site
technology resources and how they
can be integrated into daily
classroom use
Encourage and advertise all district
IT workshops through school email
and at faculty meetings
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Fund to update and enhance the
computer lab with emerging
technologies to allow for hands- on
experiences.
On- going
Teachers, ITRC,
administration,
PTA
2.
Seek out grants and private funding
and develop fundraisers to acquire
new and emerging technology.
On- going
Teachers, ITRC,
administration,
PTA
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Document cameras,
projectors, laptops,
interactive whiteboards,
assessment clickers, digital
cameras
Parents, teachers, and
community members familiar
with the grant writing process
and fundraising
Teachers will attend workshops on how to
integrate emerging technology in the
classroom with attendance roster.
Money to buy more emerging technology.
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