Department of Instructional Technology
Covington Middle School
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Covington Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
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.
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Covington Middle School
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
1050
64
3-4
1 lab of 33 stations (1 math only lab with 36 stations)
12
2 labs with 12 laptops on each
410
46
1/8
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Our staff would like to have more computer labs available for general classroom use. We currently have two labs, one for general use and one for math only, and two COW carts. The COW carts are difficult to use and are some of the laptops are missing keys. The current teacher stations do not have DVD players.
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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Department of Instructional Technology
TEACHING AND LEARNING
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Campus Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
2
2
Content Area Connections
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation
Budget
3
2
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS
Online Learning
Communication and Collaboration
2
1
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Content of Professional Development
Instructional Support
Campus Rating
2
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Planning
2
2
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Leadership and Vision
2
3
Professional Development for Online Learning
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
3
3
1
Campus Rating
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Department of Instructional Technology
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
2
4
2
2
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
4
3
Staff Development Needs
The Covington Staff need more training on how to use technology/on-line learning as an instructional tool.
Future Vision and Direction
Introduce a second computer lab using a wireless network to reduce wire clutter. Pick up staff line for a full time technology support staff member who is not assigned a teaching load, but is allowed to provide support for the campus all day, every day.
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Department of Instructional Technology
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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Department of Instructional Technology
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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Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications.
Strategy
1.
Evaluate data from 2007-08 eighthgrade assessments
 Identify student strengths and weaknesses correlated with TEKS
 Focus upon building upon strengths identified in assessments
 Focus upon developing student skills in areas of weakness by identifying and teaching lessons in
AISD tech apps curriculum / TEKS that address these needs
2.
Implement AISD Technology Scope and Sequence in core content
3.
Implement assessment, grade 8 for technology applications
Timeline
On-going per
IPG
On-going per
IPG
May 2009
Person(s)
All teachers,
ITRC, Campus
Principal, IT facilitator
All teachers,
ITRC, Campus
Principal, IT facilitator
ITRC, IT facilitator
Resources
AISD core content IPGs,
EasyTech (grades 6-8)
<http://www.learning.com>
Core content IPGs, EasyTech
(grades 6-8)
<http://www.learning.com>
Computer Lab
Evidence
Teacher lesson plans and lab use demonstrate implementation of TEKS; students demonstrate mastery of tech apps
TEKS on 8th grade assessment
Results of campus assessments will be utilized to plan instruction in technology applications for 2009-2010
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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
1.
Implement the pretest assessment for grade 8 technology applications of 50% or more
Timeline
Dec 2008
Person(s)
Core Teachers,
ITRC, Principal
Resources
Learning.com
Evidence
Results of pretest
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
1.
Develop curriculum and activities for faculty to teach AUP, safety, and copyright rules
Timeline
Aug 2008
Person(s)
Technology
Cadre &
Librarian
Resources
Learning.com & District
AUP Policy
Evidence
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
1.
Departmental discussions/training on the use of technology
Timeline
Ongoing as needed
Person(s)
IT Facilitator,
Technology
Cadre, Principal
Resources
AIMS, Access, Learning.com
Evidence
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Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS .
Strategy
1.
Utilize STAR Chart to determine campus instructional technology needs
Timeline
April 2009
Person(s)
Technology
Cadre, ITRC,
Principal, IT facilitator
All teachers
Resources
Online STAR Chart site
<http://starchart.esc12.net>
Evidence
STAR Chart submitted; on file with IT and campus
2.
Utilize Teacher STAR Charts
(100% teacher participation)
April 2009 Online STAR Chart site
<http://starchart.esc12.net>
Teacher STAR Chart submitted
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional decision-making.
Strategy
1.
Departmental tutoring on electronic tools available on campus or through district resources
Timeline
Ongoing as needed
Person(s)
Tech Cadre
Resources
Atomiclearning.com
Evidence
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use.
Strategy Timeline
1.
Departmental discussions/training Ongoing as needed
Person(s)
Tech Cadre, IT
Facilicator
Resources
Atomiclearning.com,
Learning.com
Evidence
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