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7. Texas STaR Chart Results For Lamar Elementary 2008-2009

8. What is the Texas STaR Chart? STaR is an acronym for School Technology and Readiness

9. The STaR Chart* is a survey/tool for planning and self-assessing a school’s technology alignment with Texas’ Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.** The survey is sorted into four categories: I. Teaching and Learning II. Educator Preparation and Development III. Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support IV. Infrastructure for Technology * Texas STaR Chart **http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us

10. The chart results consist of 4 classifications: 1. Early Tech 2. Developing Tech 3. Advanced Tech 4. Target Tech

11. STaR Chart Lamar Elementary 3 Year Analysis 2006 - 2009

12. In the first 3 categories, Lamar Elementary is in the Developing Tech stage. The campus is in the Advanced Tech stage in the Infrastructure for Technology category.

14. all classrooms should be equipped with the most current technology

15. teachers must use technology in teacher-led and student-centered learning experiences in order to develop higher-order thinking skills