Dobie Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Dobie Middle School
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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Department of Instructional Technology
Dobie Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
John Hutka
Carol Chapman
Lisa Gonzalez
Joann Wolf
Neil Hilton
Ed Hopkins
Megan Mabry
Jason Hayes
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.
Carol Chapman
Principal
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John Hutka
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
515
46
3
1
10
2
599
30
1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Our greatest technology need is for the computers to be upgraded. Many of the computers on campus that are still being used are
labeled end-of –line.
We also have need of another computer lab. One for our campus is not enough as there were many days that the lab could have been
double booked.
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
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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
Communication and Collaboration
Budget
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
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Campus Rating
Early
Early
Developing
Early
Early
Developing
Campus Rating
Early
Early
Developing
Early
Developing
Early
Campus Rating
Early
Developing
Developing
Advanced
Early
Developing
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INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
Campus Rating
Developing
Target
Early
Advanced
Advanced
Early
Staff Development Needs
Dobie needs staff development in several areas.
1. Integration of Technology TEKS in the IPGs.
2. Use of district wide resources for technology.
Training in use of peripherals that would enhance technology integration.
Future Vision and Direction
Currently our use of technology is directly related to its usefulness in increasing TAKS and district benchmark scores. We have found
the technology to be very helpful to these goals; however, these packaged programs do little to promote self-directed technology use
for teachers or students. In the future, as a school with less urgency to TAKS burdens, we should be a campus where teachers are able
to stretch their technology experiences and integrate technology into daily lessons. Teachers would also possess the freedom to utilize
all of the district’s resources to present students with a well rounded, seamless technology experiences. Students would benefit as well
increasing their knowledge in file management, spreadsheet and database use, as well as using authoring programs.
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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.
Meet with curriculum specialists
and department chairs to
implement Technology TEKS
within IPGs.
September 2008
ITRC,
Curriculum
Specialists,
Department
Chairs
IPGs
Meetings occur.
2.
3.
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 SASI and benchmark data to
track student progress, and present
data to teachers in a fashion that
best fits their needs.
September 2008
ITRC
Remark Software
SASI
Microsoft Access
AppleWorks
AIMS
Databases, PDF files, and Remark reports
in teacher hands.
2.
3.
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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.
Develop a unit to teach Acceptable
Use Policy. Rotate classes into the
computer lab to teach AUP, rules
and procedures for computer use.
June 2009
ITRC
Teachers
Learning.Com
Austin ISD Acceptable Use
document
Class completion of AUP unit.
2.
3.
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.
3.
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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.
2.
3.
Hold clinics with teams to discuss
the integration of technology into
each department’s IPGs
Formulate plan campus wide
regarding the use of Technology
Applications in classroom.
October 2008
Assist a demonstration class in the
set up, use, and monitoring of
Think .com accounts.
October
June 2008
ITRC and
Curriculum
Specialists
ITRC
Technology
Committee
Department
Heads
ITRC
IPGs
Teacher lesson plans with Technology
Application TEKS included.
IPGs
Plan developed.
Think.com
One classroom use of the program.
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.
Meet with teams to discuss the use
of all district wide resources for
technology.
Assist teachers in use of Remark
Software for testing, elections,
surveys and other data collection.
Support and implement
collaboration tools from the district
to encourage further collaboration
from teams and departments.
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ITRC
September 2008
ITRC
September 2008
ITRC
Learning .Com
Atomic Learning
District wide software
Remark Software
AIMS
SASI
Lotus Notes
Same Time Programs
Meetings Occur
Teacher use of data.
Teacher use of programs.
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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.
Provide on-site support for use and
set-up of technology items.
2. Teachers will complete individual
STAR charts.
4. Acquire and assist in training
teachers for the use of “Smartboards.”
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On Going
ITRC
Spring 2008
Staff
STAR Chart Website
Assistant Principal and ITRC will track
the use of technology.
Completed forms.
October 2008
ITRC
Math Teachers
Smart Boards in Classes
Teacher use.
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