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: