Mendez Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
Mendez 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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Mendez Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Carla Lantz
Lacy Tambunga
Victor Loya
Amber Pleasant
Mercedes Cruz
Toni Ehrhardt
Joan Hall
Jennifer Clark
Roland Hatley
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.
Connie Barr
Principal
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Carla Lantz
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
980
80
3
2
8
2 Not currently working
565
28
1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
Our campus could use some new computers to replace existing computers that are out of date. More teachers would like Elmos and
we need to get our Cows updated and up and running.
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
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
4=Target Tech
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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
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
1
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
2
2
2
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
2
3
2
2
2
2
Staff Development Needs
Our new teachers need more training in regards to the AISD basics such as Class XP and Intergrade. Our staff is unfamiliar with how
to incorporate some of the new technology that it available for them to use in the classroom. Development at the beginning of the year
would be the most beneficial.
Future Vision and Direction
Our campus would like to have increased integration of technology over the next couple of years. We would like to see more lesson
plans, assignments, and student communication completed via computer and internet.
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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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Note: Delete this note before publishing. Spaces for three strategies per objective have been provided, You may
choose to increase or decrease the number of strategies per objective. You may add additional objectives to
address specific campus needs. Please adjust page breaks as needed before publishing.
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.
2.
3.
Technology applications TEKS
will be included in all lesson plans
using Tech Apps. Planning guide
provided by the district
Technology Applications will be
taught using project based learning
within core classes.
Fall 2008
Core Teachers
Computers, IPG’s, Texts,
technology ed teachers, and
supplementary materials.
Fall 2008
Core Teachers
A Technology Applications course
will be offered to students in
grades 6-8.
Fall 2008
CATE Teachers
Computers, IPG’s,
technology ed teachers,
supplementary materials, and
texts
Computers, CATE
curriculum, learning.com.
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Lesson plans will reflect the utilixation of
the technology TEKS.
Technology Assessment from
learning.com
Projects will reflect the utilization of the
TEKS.
Offered to incoming students and current
students in course catalog.
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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
1.
2.
3.
Teachers will use technology in the
classroom that facilitates the
mastery of instructional objectives
that includes AIMS and local
campus applications. This will
help to differentiate instruction in
the classroom.
Use campus based intranet system
to plan lessons using TAKS scores
and benchmark data.
Teachers will use a database
constructed by AISD to access
relevant technology IPGs for their
curriculum as well as links to
websites that support the
curriculum taught in each
classroom
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Core teachers
Computers, AIMS system
Lessons and assessments will demonstrate
efficient differentiation in instruction.
Fall 2008
All teachers
Computers, Intranet System,
Assessment Data
Lessons and assessments will reflect
TAKS and benchmark testing data.
Fall 2008
All teachers
Computers, AISD database
Lessons and assessments will integrate
IPGs and links provided by the district.
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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. Provide students with lessons on
using the Internet and digital tools
safely and effectively in and out of
the classroom.
2. Provide parents a handout on using
the internet safely at home with
students. This may be a district
created informational brochure.
3. Training will be provided to
teachers on Acceptable use
policies as well as keeping
students safe while using the
internet inside and outside of the
classroom. Software such as
Landesk may be used.
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Fall 2008
All teachers
Handouts, websites, AISD
curriculum
Lessons on internet safety will be
included in all classrooms.
Spring 2009
Technology
committee
Handouts and websites
A flyer or brochure will be created for
parents in English and Spanish detailing
the importance of internet safety.
Spring 2009
Technology
committee
Handouts, websites,
computers, projector, internet
controlling software
Training given during school hours.
Implementation of policies through out
school classrooms.
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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.
2.
3.
Training will be provided on using
technology to meet the learning
needs of all students including ESL
students. These technologies may
include concept mapping software
such as inspiration.
Utilizing United streaming to
reinforce curriculum in the
classroom for all teachers.
Various software programs will be
used in the classroom to meet
diverse learning needs such as
voice recognition software.
Fall 2008
Technology
committee and
ESL department
Computers, handouts,
websites, projector, and
AISD provided software
Lesson plans will be modified for all
learners using technology.
Spring 2009
All teachers
Unitedstreaming.com,
computers and projectors
United streaming accounts used by
classroom teachers.
Fall 2009
All teachers
AISD provided software,
additional supplementary
software materials.
Software utilized in classrooms and
student learning of core curriculum
increased.
Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development
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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.
Workshops will be provided on
understanding and implementing
the Tech. Apps. TEKS
Professional development will be
provided during faculty meetings
on using Microsoft Office
programs.
Core teachers will discuss lesson
planning and how to integrate the
Tech. Apps. TEKS in the
classroom during faculty meetings.
Fall 2008
Core teachers
and ITRC
Computers, Tech Apps,
IPGs, handouts, projector
Scheduled workshops through out the
school year.
Ongoing
All teachers
Computers, projectors,
Microsoft Office, and
handouts
Professional development scheduled for
in school faculty meetings
Spring 2009
Core Teachers
Computers, projector, Office
programs, and handouts
Core Lessons implementing Tech Apps
TEKS
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.
Workshops will be provided on the
AISD provided electronic tools
Training will be provided on using
various websites that support
instructional decision making.
Training will be provided on using
campus based intranet systems that
include assessment and results.
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ongoing
ongoing
Technology
committee
Technology
committee
Computers, AISD electronic
tools, projector, handouts
Computers, projector,
websites, and handouts
Tools are used in classroom based
instruction.
Websites are used and integrated into core
lessons.
Technology
committee
Computers, projector,
Intranet
The campus intranet system is used to
create lesson plans and to support datadriven decision making.
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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.
Training will be provided on
emerging technologies for
classroom use.
Ongoing
Technology
committee
2.
Training will be provided on using
student centered technology
resources such as student created
web pages.
A list of current technology based
books and websites will be given to
teachers that focus on student
centered learning.
Ongoing
Technology
committee
Ongoing
Technology
committee
3.
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Computers, web based
applications, textbooks,
projector, current technology
data, and handouts.
Computers, books, handouts,
projector.
Lesson plans will reflect emerging
technologies.
Computers, books, handouts
A list of books and websites will be
compiled and sent via email to all
instructional faculty.
Web pages will be created as well as other
student centered projects using
technology.
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