Lamar Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
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Lamar 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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Lamar Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Rachel McNiel
Shelly Pollard
Carlene Sanders
Kathy Hirtz
Theresa Le
Derek Wright
Lielani Clark
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.
Eleanor Duncan
Principal
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Rachel McNiel
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
750
53
2
3
10
2
192
Counting in progress
0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Lamar is currently one of the campuses that is not wireless. We need to replace the two Mac mobile carts that are at end of life with
PC mobile carts. We do not have the space for additional computer labs, but we have a high demand by teachers to use the labs. We
need at least 4 additional PC mobile carts. The third computer lab that we put together this year has a variety of aging computers that
need to be replaced. We also need to replace a number of printers.
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
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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
Budget
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
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Campus Rating
Developing Tech
Developing Tech
Developing Tech
Early Tech
Developing Tech
Early Tech
Campus Rating
Early Tech
Early Tech
Early Tech
Developing Tech
Developing Tech
Early Tech
Campus Rating
Developing Tech
Advanced Tech
Developing Tech
Developing Tech
Early Tech
Developing Tech
Campus Rating
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Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
Early Tech
Target Tech
Developing Tech
Early Tech
Target Tech
Developing Tech
Staff Development Needs
The staff needs time and an opportunity to improve their computer skills and use of technology in the classroom. Demonstrations and
hands on training would allow teachers to incorporate more computer use.
Future Vision and Direction
All teachers who want to use technology to enhance student learning, will be able to do so without the restriction because of limited
equipment and computer lab availability. Students will have more opportunities to develop their skills with the use of technology.
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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.
High School Credit Keyboarding
with new curriculum that includes
more technology applications.
2008-2009
CTE
keyboarding
instructor
CTE Curriculum, CTE
keyboarding computer lab
2.
Exploring Computer Applications
Technology Ed. Course
2008-2009
CTE Technology
Ed. instructor
3.
Academic Class will share in the
responsibility of integrating the
Technology Application TEKS into
their curriculum.
2008-2009
6th, 7th & 8th
Grade Academic
Teams
CTE Technology Ed
curriculum and the
Technology Ed computer Lab
Computer Labs
Cow Carts
Learning.com
Teacher Professional Dev.
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90% of the students who take the class
will be successful and will receive high
school credit.
Student performance on the 8th grade
technology applications assessment test
will rise to an acceptable level.
Student performance on the 8th grade
technology applications assessment test
will rise to an acceptable level.
Student performance on the 8th grade
technology applications assessment test
will continue to improve and excel 15
points above the acceptable level.
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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
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
AIM is used to decide on the
placement of students in to the
Math Lab
AIM is used to decide on the
placement of students in to the
Reading Lab Class.
Read 180 will be used with
students who are behind grade
level in their reading level.
WISE Soft will be used by students
to improve their reading level.
2008-2009
Math Dept.
Counselors
AIM
Student TAKS scores will rise in Math.
2008-2009
Reading Dept.
Counselors
AIM
Student TAKS scores rise and
Students gain reading levels.
2008-2009
Reading Dept.
Student Computers, Printer, Read
180 software and trained teacher.
Student TAKS scores rise and
Students gain reading levels.
2008-2009
Language Arts Dept.
and ESL
Student’s complete lessons and their reading levels
increase.
AIMS will be used by faculty and
staff to make decisions concerning
student placement and needs.
Learning. Com will be used as a
tool to help students to complete
the Technology TEKS.
United Streaming will be used as a
tool to assist teachers in enhancing
their instruction.
2008-2009
Counselors,
Academic Teachers
and Special Ed. Dept.
Wise soft license
Computer Labs
Cow Carts
Online Network connections
AIMS
Computers
2008-2009
Academic and CTE
teachers
Students complete the online lessons and apply what
they have learned to class work. 8th grader’s
improving on the Technology Assessment.
2008-2009
All Teachers
8.
Provide instruction on how to use the online
card catalog.
2008-2009
Liberian
9.
Learning.com 8th grade TLA will provide
information on student technology progress
and student technology needs.
2008-2009
8th grade Teachers
and CTE teachers.
Computer Labs
Cow Carts
Online Network connections
Learning.com
Computer Labs
Cow Carts
Online Network connections
Projectors
i-Bistro online catalog,
Class time for library orientation and
instruction.
Computer Labs
On line tutorials.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Teachers and Counselors are able to work with
students to provide appropriate classes and
remediation to students who do not pass the TAKS.
Student learning is enhanced and broadened with the
use of United Streaming.
Students will be able to use the online catalog to
locate library materials.
Improvement in TLA scores by students
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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.
Student Planner with Campus and
District Acceptable Use Policy
2008-2009
Administration
2.
Net Trecker is available for student
research.
2008-2009
ITRC
3.
2008-2009
Liberian
Teachers
Liberian and teachers
4.
iBristo and other educationally
oriented sources are use by
students.
District Acceptable Use Policy
2008-2009
AISD
AISD
5.
District SR290 parent signature
2008-2009
AISD
6.
All CTE Computer Lab Classes use
curriculum on safe computer usage
and have computer use policies and
contracts.
All Campus computer labs will use
Land school software to allow the
teacher to monitor and limit student
use of computers.
All computer labs and student
computers will have Deep Freeze
installed on them.
2008-2009
CTE
Keyboarding
and Technology
Ed. teachers.
Teachers and
Dennis
Willenburg
AISD Registration form
SR290
Classroom documentation,
Learning.com curriculum
7.
8.
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Teachers and
Dennis
Willenburg
Policies are established and
published in the student
planner.
AISD
Policies are established and published in
the Lamar student planner.
All student computers have it set up as the
primary search engine and or in the
favorites/bookmark list.
Student’s use iBristo and other
educationally oriented software for
research papers.
Published copies of the Acceptable use
policy.
All forms signed by parent or guardian.
All students and parents have signed
documents to indicate that they are aware
of the Acceptable Use Policy.
District provided software.
Software is installed on all computers.
Software
Software is installed and working/
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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.
United Streaming classroom
resources used by teachers.
2008-2009
All teachers
2.
All students are able to use the
WISE Soft reading program to
improve their reading level.
The Lexia reading program is used
by students who are LEP and
Special Ed to improve reading
levels.
Rosetta Stone is used by ESL
students to develop stronger
language skills and improved
reading levels.
Atomic learning is used to assist in
the teaching of software programs
that can be used to aid in the
learning process.
2008-2009
Reading,
Language Arts
ESL
Reading,
Language Arts
ESL
3.
4.
5.
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Classroom computers with
projectors and United
Streaming.
Software
Computers
Teacher Training
Software
Computers
Teachers use the resources available to
them to enhance student learning through
the United Streaming resources.
Students are able to log in to use the
program and reports of student progress
are received.
Software is on the student computers and
students are using the lessons.
2008-2009
ESL teachers
Software
Computers
Teacher training
Software is purchased and is being used
by the students.
2008-2009
All Faculty and
staff
ITRC / Atomic learning
Computers
Time for teachers and
students to do the tutorials.
Faculty, Staff and Students use Atomic
learning tutorials to learn how to use
software programs.
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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.
4.
AISD Professional Development
Academy offers different teacher
learning opportunities during the
school year
Campus Professional Development
includes time to prepare teachers
with methods of including
Technology Applications skills
with their curriculum.
Technology Cadre creates a list of
campus professional development
needs.
Technology Cadre works with
Academic Departments to develop
ways to integrate Technology
Application TEKS into their
curriculum.
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AISD PDA
AISD PDA online catalog
Teachers and Administrators attend AISD
PDA Technology Workshops.
2008-2009
Technology
Cadre and
Administrators
Campus Professional
development time.
More Technology Applications Skills are
used in the academic lessons and we see
an increase in the student performance on
the Technology Assessment.
2008-2009
Technology
Cadre
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Technology
Cadre and
Academic
Department
Chairs
Technology Cadre teacher
needs survey and STAR chart
results
Time to allow the
Technology Cadre work with
different departments.
Campus Professional Development
Day(s) dedicated to professional
development for all teachers.
More Technology Applications Skills are
used in the academic lessons and we see
an increase in the student performance on
the Technology Assessment.
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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.
2008-2009
Faculty and Staff
AIMS database
Students are appropriately placed and are
receiving the appropriate education that
they need.
2008-2009
Technology
Cadre
Administration
Technology Cadre asses the campus
needs and provides the needed training on
a Staff Development day.
2008-2009
AISD PDA
Campus needs Survey
Campus Star Chart
Campus Personal
ITRC Staff
AISD PDA online catalog
1.
2.
AIMS is a data base that provides
faculty and staff with the
information that they need to insure
proper student placement.
Campus Staff Development will be
put into place to help our teachers
use the tools and resources
available to them.
AISD Professional Development
Academy offers different teacher
learning opportunities during the
school year
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Teachers and Administrators attend AISD
PDA Technology Workshops.
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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.
Atomic Learning is available to
teachers for learning to use
software programs
2008-2009
ITRC
Teachers
Teachers use Atomic Learning to improve
their personal computer skills where
applicable.
2.
AISD Professional Development
Academy offers different teacher
learning opportunities during the
school year
TECA Conference offers teachers
and administrators the opportunity
to be up to date on the latest
technology available for educators.
Campus Staff Development will be
put into place to help our teachers
use the tools and resources
available to them.
2008-2009
AISD PDA
Atomic Learning
Subscription
Computers
Time
AISD PDA online catalog
2008-2009
TECA
Teachers
Administrators
One or more teachers and administrators
attend the TECA conference.
2008-2009
Technology
Cadre
Administration
Campus and ITRC funds to
send teachers and
administrators to the
Conference
Campus needs Survey
Campus Star Chart
Campus Personal
ITRC Staff
3.
4.
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Teachers and Administrators attend AISD
PDA Technology Workshops.
Technology Cadre asses the campus
needs and provides the needed training on
a Staff Development day.
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