TEXAS STaR CHART
Definition of STaR Chart Key Areas and Classifications Uses of the STaR Chart Driving Force Behind StaR Chart Our Campus Results What the Future Holds
AGENDA:
(STaR) School Technology and Readiness- This chart is an online resource tool developed by the Education Technology Advisory Committee for self-assessments of campus and district efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum. http://starchart.esc12.net/
This tool has been aligned with the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (2006-2020). http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html
The rubric is used to access Technology preparedness in Texas K-12 schools.
Definition of STaR Chart:
◦ Four Key Areas: *Teaching and Learning *Educator Preparation & Development *Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support *Infrastructure for Technology
◦Four Classifications: *Early Technology *Developing Technology *Advanced Technology *Target Technology
Key Areas and Classifications:
Create and update District Technology Plan
Conceptualize a Vision for Technology
Set Benchmarks and Goals
Measure student/teacher proficiencies of technology integration
To apply for grants
To determine funding priorities
Uses Of the STaR Chart:
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT 2001- states that all teachers must be literate in technology and that students must be technology literate by 8th grade.
Driving Force Behind STaR Chart:
Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation & Development
Instructional Leadership Infrastructure for Tech.0
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Our Campus Results:
Getting ready for the 21st Century Technological World
Restructuring classrooms to where they are student-centered rather than teacher-centered.
Integrating technology into the curriculum and across curriculum
Providing collaborative Staff Development for Teachers
What The Future Holds: