6. Conclusion: Next StepsInclude at least one working hyperlink Use up to three digital photos to personalize the campus
7. What is the Texas STaR Chart? Texas School Technology and Readiness Chart Purpose is to assist all classroom teachers in assessing needs and setting goals fro the use of technology in the classroom to support student achievement. Texas STaR Chart will be used in fulfilling the requirements in No Child Left Behind Title II Part D – that all teachers should be technology literate and integrate technology into content areas across the curriculum.
8. Answers to Critical Questions: What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development? What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus? What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D? In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for my students? What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers?
9. The Texas Campus STaR Chart Helps Campuses and Districts Answer Critical Questions What are your campus’ and district’s current educational technology profiles? What evidence can be provided to demonstrate their progress is meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology? What areas should your campus and district focus on to improve the level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for all students?
10. Four Focus Areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology The level of progress for each area is measured: Early Developing Advanced Target Tech TechTechTech
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12. Check This Out! Texas STaR Chart - Campus http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf Texas STaR Chart – Teacher http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxTSC.pdf
13. Conclusion/Summary: What is your individual STaR Chart rating? How can PLC’s and department meetings promote technology growth? How can we increase the use of technology on the campus?