O. Henry Middle School
Department of Instructional Technology
O. Henry 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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O. Henry Middle School
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Shelley Nathan May, M.Ed.
Pete Price
Leona Weinstein
Caron Sharp
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.
Price H. Price
Principal
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Shelley Nathan May, M.Ed.
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
879
57
2
4
18
0
225
25
1/2
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
We are still a hard-wired campus and need to go wireless. Many of the computers on our campus are at or near end of life. We need
to replace over half of our student and teacher desktops that are at end of life but currently in use on campus. This includes our entire
LMR lab. Our Mac lab computers are also nearing end of life and will need to be replaced in the next few years with PC’s. We would
like to purchase 40 new PC laptops to go on our COWS to replace the 7 remaining iMac laptops from 2 complete COW’s that we had
originally. Our part time tech specialist has now been hired full time beginning in the fall.
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
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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
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
Campus Rating
2
2
3
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
1
2
2
Campus Rating
2
2
2
3
2
2
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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
2
3
2
2
3
2
Staff Development Needs
Based on the results from the STaR Chart, much more needs to be done to provide accessible and meaningful professional
development to enhance technological skills as well as additional exposure to current trends on our campus. More support needs to be
offered on the TEKS & IPG’s implementation. Having a full-time tech specialist on site will hopefully allow for more professional
development opportunities. Better use of our IT Facilitator should also be utilized for training purposes.
Future Vision and Direction
O. Henry would benefit from having more up-to-date equipment available to students and staff in the classrooms and computer labs.
This would help increase the amount of research that our students are able to do while at school as well as the ability to develop
technology-enriched projects. In addition, opportunities for podcasting, blogs, digital video and digital cameras should be provided.
Professional development opportunities need to be made available to our faculty. We need to better inform our teachers about
workshops offered by the AISD IT Department during the school year as well as summer, e-Campus, TCEA and NECC.
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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.
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.
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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. Implement AISD Technology
Applications Scope and Sequence in
core content
On-going per
IPG
All teachers,
ITRC, Campus
Principal
AISD IPG
TEKS
2. Utilize United Streaming videos to
enhance core content instruction
On-going per
core content /
enrichment
content IPG’s
Classroom
teachers, tech
specialist
United Streaming, Tech
Facilitator
3. Utilize Atomic Learning.com to enhance
core content instruction
On-going per
core content /
enrichment
content IPG’s
Classroom
teachers, tech
specialist
Atomic Learning.com
Teacher lesson plans and lab use
demonstrate implementation of TEKS;
students demonstrate mastery of tech
apps, TEKS 8th grade
Every teacher will have a United
Streaming Account and will submit a
playlist to the principal for
documentation on PDAS (technology
domain indicator)
District records of online use of Atomic
Learning.com by campus
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.
Analyze spring 08 TLA results
Fall 2008
2.
Analyze TAKS scores online
Fall 2008
3.
Implement AISD Technology
Applications Scope & Sequence in
core content3
On-going per
IPG
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
ITRC & Faculty,
Tech Specialist,
CAC
Principal & ITRC,
counselors
All teachers,
ITRC, Campus
Principal
Learning.com
Faculty meeting/dept. meeting minutes
Texas TAKS
Teachers utilize info to design class and
individual objectives
Teacher lesson plans and lab use show
implementation of TEKS, students
demonstrate mastery of tech apps TEKS
EasyTech (6-8)
http://www.learning.com
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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.
2.
Cyber safety video or
website and discussion
in RODEO
Classroom Discussions
Sept 2008
Jan 2009
On-going per
IPG
Teachers,
ITRC, Tech
Specialist
Faculty, Tech
Specialist
Teaching Kids to be Safe Online
http://onguardonline.gov/tutorials/childsafety/cs_wind.html
Other videos TBD
Technology Facilitator, Librarian, Tech Specialist, TBD
Teacher lesson plans
Teacher lesson plans
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.
Provide projectors and document
cameras
2008-2011
Tech Specialist,
Faculty
Bond Monies
2.
Utilize blogging in classes
2008-2009
ITRC, Tech
Specialist, Other
users of blogs
WordPress, GoodReads,
TBD
Teacher utilizes PowerPoint, Photostory
or iMovie and use internet, scavenger
hunts, virtual field trips, webquests
Observation of blogs (being a member of
the blog), lesson plans,
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.
Encourage staff to attend eCampus
Tech Courses
Campus Tech Plan 2008-2009
On-going
Admin & ITRC
eCampus
People attend eCampus courses and
utilize knowledge in classroom.
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2.
Provide onsite tutorials for basic
AISD applications
On-going
Admin & ITRC,
Tech Specialist
AtomicLearning.com
ITRC, Tech Specialist
People attend on site tutorials.
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.
Analyze TAKS scores online
Fall 2008
2.
Utilize STaR Chart to determine
campus instructional technology
needs
SeptemberOctober 2008
Principal & ITRC,
counselors
Tech Specialist
ITRC, Campus
Principal, Tech
Committee
Texas TAKS
Online STaR Chart website
(http://starchart.esc12.net)
Core content IPGs
Teachers utilize info to design class and
individual objectives
STaR Chart submitted, on file with IT &
campus
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 examples & opportunities
for faculty to learn about emerging
technology for instruction
On-going
2.
Provide professional development
activities that support this strategy
On-going
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ITRC & Other
interested
techies, IT
facilitator
ITRC & Other
interested
techies, IT
facilitator
Any emerging technology we
are exposed to
Lesson Plans, student products
Any emerging technology we
are exposed to
Lesson Plans, student products
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