1. Technology and Sheffield Creating 21st Century Learners

2. There is a need to rethink and broaden the notion of lifelong education. It should enable people to develop awareness of themselves and their environment and encourage them to play their social role at work and in the community. Jacques Delors (1996),

3. Importance of Technology STaR Chart Introduction School Data Where are we? Technologies we have Conclusion Today's Agenda:

4. Texas Long Range Plan for Technology Four Phases Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure of Technology Importance of Technology

5. School Technology and Readiness

6. Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech Levels of Progress

7. Sheffield’s STaR Data

8. Where We Rank

9. Look into the Future What we have Student Access to computers Content Mastery Ongoing Professional Development Smart Boards, CPS Units, MP3 Players, Fast Forward What we need 1:1 Student computer ratio Online Professional Training and Immediate Assistance Better Collaboration, teamwork

10. Self-Reflection Where Do you Stand on Technology????

11. http://starchart.esc12.net/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/techapp/assess/teksurv.pdf References: