Fulmore Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Fulmore 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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Fulmore Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Laurie Lay, Asst. Principal
Morgan Goldbarth, Teacher
KC Hawes-Domingue, Tech. Specialist
Jim Ingman, Teacher
Cynthia Johnson, Librarian
Christian Testa, Student
Muriel Parker, ITRC
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this page to Instructional Technology 414-6567
Carol McKenzie, Ph.D.
Interim Principal
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Muriel Parker
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
Number of printers
1035
74
4
1
30
2
550
70
1
1 in every classroom, plus several in library
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
We need adequate funding for projector bulb replacements and laser printer cartridge replacements. This includes the issue of
here being different bulbs for different projectors. Scholastic Reading Counts! and SRI needs to be upgraded from v.3.0.6 to the
Enterprise Edition for improved stability and functionality. Finally, an increasing number of the older Dells (GX50s, GX150s) are starting
to become obsolete as components break down and replacement parts are hard to find. With the inevitable implementation of Windows
Vista on the horizon, we need funds for some newer computers next year as Windows 2000 becomes phased out.
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
School Technology and Readiness – 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
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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
Instructional Support
Communication and Collaboration
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Campus Rating
2
2
3
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
3
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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
3
2
3
2
2
Staff Development Needs
All staff needs training in the District AUP, information literacy, digital safety and copyright issues. We also need adequate
time to train staff on-site in the use of the new gradebook system, Gradespeed.net (including the parental component and how
that affects teachers), technology IGPs, and StaR Chart completion. Teachers need to be trained regarding the technology
assessment required of all eighth graders.
Future Vision and Direction
Within three years, all teachers should have a minimum of one technology-based lesson per six weeks. This should go beyond
the usual word processing and presentation applications to include databases and spreadsheets. Every classroom should have
a secured projector/computer setup. A technology component should be included in the lesson plan templates. Teacher
evaluation should reflect use of technology other than the electronic gradebook and attendance software.
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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 On-going 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 On-going 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.
Use the district-provided scope
and sequence/IPGs for
integrating technology into the
core classes
On-going
2.
Student Help Desk class
On-going
3.
Web Design class
On-going
Comprehensive
Director,
Technology
Dept. Chair,
Instructional
facilitators
Asst. Principal,
Technology
Dept. Chair,
Technology
Specialist
Technology
Dept. Chair,
CaTE teacher
Scope and sequence chart
for technology TEKS,
IPGs, classroom computers,
labs
Teacher surveys
Preparing for IC3
Certification, various Web
sites
Students assist in trouble shooting
around the campus
CaTE lab, software
Students will complete a personal Web
site
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.
Implement Reading Counts
curriculum and SRI school-wide
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Comprehensive
Director,
Language Arts
Library lab, Read 180
classrooms
Reading Counts reward activities
participation
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2.
Use of AIMS to plan lessons
based on student need
On-going
3.
Use of PIPs to improve student
achievement
On-going
Dept. Chair,
LA/SS
Instructional
Specialist,
Technology
Specialist
Comprehensive
Director, LA/SS
and
Math/Science
facilitators
Comprehensive
Director
District, teacher computers
District, teacher computers
100% completion by teachers
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.
Digital safety and AUP lessons
Fall, 2008
2.
Create a Web link on the school
Web page to sites with Digital
safety information
Computer ethics and digital
safety taught in computer classes
Fall, 2008
3.
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Technology
Dept. Chair,
Tech. Specialist,
advisory
teachers, parent
specialist
Webmaster
AISD NetSmartz.com,
Channel 1 narrowcast,
parent newsletter/emails,
iSafe.org
Advisory reponses, parent newsletter &
emails
Computer
Include a counter to track number of
hits
Technology
Dept Chair,
CaTE,
Journalism,
Visual Media,
Classroom computers
Teacher surveys
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Computer
Applications
teachers
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.
History Fair project
On-going
2.
Museum Mania
Spring, 2009
3.
Mock Trial
Spring, 2009
4.
Journalism research
Fall, 2008
Magnet
Director, Social
Studies teachers
Social Studies
teachers
Social Studies
teachers
Journalism
adviser,
librarian
Library resources,
classroom computers, labs
History Fair participation
Library resources,
classroom computers, labs
Library resources,
classroom computers, labs
Library resources
Museum Mania participation
Mock Trial participation
School newspaper
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.
District training
Campus training
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PDA teachers
Comprehensive
Director,
Technology
Dept. Chair,
PDA
District
Registration for classes
Teacher sign in sheets
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3.
Atomic Learning training
On-going
District IT
Facilitator
Technology
Dept. Chair,
Librarian
Atomic Learning Web site
Teacher surveys
District report on usage
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.
District databases and iBistro
training
Fall, 2008
2.
Training on using AIMS and
Pips
Gradespeed.net training
Fall, 2008
3.
Fall, 2008
Librarian,
Instructional
Facilitators
Comprehensive
Director
Technology
Dept. Chair
Library computers, AISD
databases, SIRSI software,
library handouts
District sites, computers
Library usage reports
Software, computers
All teachers will correctly set up and
use their gradebooks
All teachers will attend training
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
2.
All technology teachers will
attend TCEA.
One teacher from each core
subject will attend TCEA.
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Technology
Dept. Chair
Comprehensive
Director
Local budget, IT budget,
CaTE budget
Local budget
Registration for TCEA
Registration for TCEA
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