Cedar Creek Elementary

STaR Chart Information

Scott Adams

“Technology: No Place for Wimps!”

STaR Chart

SchoolTechnologyandReadiness

STaR Chart PurposeAssesses progress toward the Long-Range

Plan for Technology, 2006-2020

Critical questions are answered: 1. What are your campus’ and district’s

current educational technology profiles?

2. What evidence can be provided to demonstrate their progress is meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology?

http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf

3. 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?

http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf

Areas Measured

Teaching and Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using

Digital Content Content Areas Connections Technology Applications TEKS Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications

TEKS Online Learning

Areas Measured

Educator Preparation and Development Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Technology Professional Development

Participation Levels of Understanding and Pattern of Use Capabilities of Educators with Online Learning

Areas Measured

Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Leadership and Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication and Collaboration Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning

Areas Measured

Infrastructure for Technology Students per Computers Internet Access Connectivity Speed Classroom Technology Technical Support Local Area Network, Wide Area Network Distance Learning Capacity

Key Area Summary

Key Area Rating Range 6-8 Early Tech 9-14 Developing Tech 15-20 Advanced Tech 21-24 Target Tech

Cedar Creek Elementary

STaR Chart

2008-2009

http://starchart2.esc12.net/

Cedar Creek Data

Progress?

While there has been a general upward trend, there is still room for improvement.

How do we compare to the rest of the state?

Technology TEKS

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications

There are technology skills the state expects students to have mastered by 8th grade.

Just like reading, writing and math, we cannot wait until the skills are needed to start teaching them, or expect someone else to teach them for us.

District/Campus Mission The mission of the Bastrop Independent School District is to

ensure all students participate in meaningful learning experiences that incorporate and develop the 21st century knowledge and skills required to be successful in post-secondary education, the regional and national workforce, and the global economy. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Collaboration Across Networks & Leading by Influence Agility & Adaptability Initiative & Entrepreneurialism Effective Oral & Written Communication Accessing & Analyzing Information Curiosity & Imagination

District/Campus Goals Bastrop ISD integrates 21st century skills in all aspects of

teaching and learning in dynamic, collaborative, innovative environments.

Bastrop ISD provides ongoing support and continuous professional development for all staff with a focus on 21st century skills development.

Bastrop ISD continuously ensures and monitors academic, fiscal, and performance accountability for all employees and students.

Bastrop ISD continuously seeks avenues to increase and effectively utilize parent and community partnerships by creating/fostering a culture that is conducive to the teaching and learning process for the 21st century.

Marshall McLuhan

“The future masters of technology will have to be light-hearted and intelligent. The machine easily masters the grim and the dumb.”

What does this mean to you?

Be willing to seek out and participate in technology related staff development

Be risk-takers in your attempts to integrate technology into your teaching

Be willing to offer assistance if you are knowledgeable with a portion of technology

Be willing to ask for help if you are unsure about something

Andrew Heller

“Technology is like a fish. The longer it stays on the shelf, the less desirable it becomes.”

So dust it off and learn how to use it!