Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology
Houston Elementary Instructional Technology Implementation Plan 2007-2008 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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Houston Elementary Instructional Technology Implementation Plan 2006-2007 The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan: Charlene Bencomo-Ortiz LaKesha Drinks Cecilia David Patricia Bernal Elizabeth Polston Cheryl Cato Dora Cantu Nelson Suel Marie Vazquez Pat Jones Samara Davis Principal and ITRC Signatures. Fax this page to Instructional Technology 414-6567
Cathryn Mitchell Principal
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Elvia Cisneros Instructional Technology Resource Contact
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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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
950 53 classroom teachers & 23 Special Areas, SpEd, Specialists 4 1 16 2 200 12 1
Summary of current technology needs on our campus: Houston Elementary is a very large campus with a main building, 22 portable classrooms and 2 additional wings. At the present time, we have 1 printer per pod in the main building, 2 in each wing, and 1 printer per 2 portable classrooms. These printers are at least 8 years old and have already begun to wear down. Our need is to have at least 20 new printers purchased for our 53 classrooms. Half of the desktop computers (G-3s and IMacs) in the classrooms are also at least 8 years old, so they will undoubtedly start going out soon. We also need a set of laptop computers, preferably 1 per grade level, to be available for teachers to check out overnight so that they may be able to practice, at home, whatever technology applications they will be teaching their students.
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.
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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 1=Early Tech 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
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Campus Rating 1 2 2 2 2 2 Campus Rating 2 2 2 1 2 1 Campus Rating 2 2 2
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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology Communication and Collaboration 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
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Staff Development Needs Our Star Chart data indicates that we are at a Level 2 (Developing Tech), mainly due to the lack of time for professional development, which, in turn, means lack of expertise in using technology with our students. We need stipends to encourage teachers to take advantage of training opportunities that will show them how to use technology as a tool for enhancing higher-order thinking skills. We need time for teachers to write lesson plans (make and take sessions) which will help them integrate technology in their subject area TEKS.
Future Vision and Direction In three years, at least half of the staff at Houston Elementary will have completed 30 or more hours of professional development on integration of technology. They will regularly include technology skills in planning and implementing instruction by using strategies that facilitate student-led learning experiences. This, in turn, will develop our students' higher order thinking skills and opportunities for collaboration with content experts, peers, parents, and community.
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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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.
Utilize technology applications as they apply to a specific grade level
On-going
Classroom teachers
Computers in technology lab, Library, and in classrooms; Learning.com
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Plan collaboratively to develop lesson plans that meet technology needs and are aligned with TEKS
Once a week
Campus Technology Committee, Classroom teachers, Campus Principal
Time Sample lesson plans on AISD Web
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Use technology as a tool to effectively communicate, problem solve, and use presentation skills
On-going
Classroom teachers, Campus Principal
Computers in technology lab, Library, and in classrooms; Projector multi-media carts; digital/video cameras
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Students demonstrate mastery of technology applications on 5th Grade assessments, and K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grades will demonstrate mastery of technology applications on Learning.com Lesson plans reflect alignment with technology TEKS
Students present authentic products consistently
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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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.
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Implement Technology Literacy Assessments in Grade 5 for technology applications Use AIMS and District Power to analyze student data
May, 2008
ITRC, 5th Grade Teachers
Computers in technology lab
BoY, MoY, EoY
ITRC, Classroom Teachers
AIMS, District Power, Time, Computers
Results of campus assessments will be utilized to plan instruction in technology applications for 2008-2009 Instructional plans created 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. 2. 3.
Provide staff with Acceptable Use Policy Model ethical technology use
August 2007
ITRC
Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable Use Policy posted online
On-going
Staff
Time
Establish clear expectations of Acceptable Use Policy and actively monitor student use of the Internet.
On-going
Staff
Time
Teachers and students practicing ethical use of technology Teachers and students using the internet as stated in the AUP
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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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.
Utilize United Streaming videos to enhance core content instruction
On-going
Staff
United Streaming.com, lesson plans
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Provide appropriate technology (digital/video cameras, scanners, computers, LCD projectors) for students to use independently and collaboratively
On-going
Staff
Lesson plans, technologies
Teachers will utilize their United Streaming accounts to deliver core content instruction Students will produce independent and collaborative projects consistently
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.
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Provide and promote the integrated AISD technology applications curriculum to teachers as a resource for what students are expected to achieve in Austin ISD relevant to the technology applications TEKS. Provide technology integration professional development for core content teachers based on the AISD Technology Applications Instructional Planning Guides.
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On-going
ITRC, Campus Technology Committee
Teachers Time AISD Website
Lesson plans reflect the use of technology applications
On-going after school
ITRC
District IT Staff Time
Attendance rosters
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Houston Elementary Department of Instructional Technology 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.
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Provide training and support in data analysis through the use of AIMS and District Power. Provide training for using electronic report cards
On-going
On-going
ITRC Campus Administrators Data Clerk Tech Specialist
AIMS District Power
Attendance Rosters
IG Pro
Completed Report Cards
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use. Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence 1.
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Provide funds for purchasing developing software and devices that will enhance student learning Provide on-site campus support for implementation of developing software and devices that will enhance student learning
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District IT
Rollout
Items purchased through Instructional Technology
On-going
ITRC District IT Staff
Time District IT Staff
Showcase of student presentations that reflect knowledge and expertise in the use of technology
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