Technology Needs Assessment Presentation for Los Fresnos HS

Technology LeadershipEDTC 6342.60 Project 3

Jaime Villarreal

Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart

The Texas Teacher STaR Chart has been developed around the four key areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020: ◦Teaching and Learning; ◦Educator Preparation and

Development; ◦Leadership, Administration and

Instructional Support; ◦Infrastructure for Technology.

First the Star Chart analysis was made of the years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.

The areas that revealed a need of a more specific analysis were the following:◦Technology Applications (applying

technology into curriculum or teks)◦Use of Online Learning◦Professional Development ◦Instructional Support◦Technical Support

Los Fresnos High SchoolCampus STaR Chart Data Analysis

1=Early Tech 2=Developing Tech 3=Advanced Tech 4-Target Tech

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

TL1 Patterns of classroom use 2 2 2TL2 Frequency/Design of Inst.

Setting 3 3 3TL3 Content Area Connections 3 3 3TL4 Technology Applications 3 2 3TL5 Student Mastery of

Technology Applications 2 2 2TL6 Online Learning 3 2 2

Total 16 14 15

Key Area 1: Teaching and Learning

Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of technology in education.A decrease is noted in the second year in the areas Technology Applications and Online learning. There was an increase in the third year only in Technology Applications.

Los Fresnos High SchoolCampus STaR Chart Data Analysis

1=Early Tech 2=Developing Tech 3=Advanced Tech 4-Target Tech

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

EP1 Professional Development Experiences 3 2 2

EP2 Models of Professional Development 2 2 3

EP3 Capabilities of Educators 2 2 2EP4 Access to Professional

Development 2 2 3EP5 Levels of Understanding &

Patterns of Use 3 2 3EP6 Professional Development for

Online Learning 2 2 2

Total 14 12 15

Key Area 2: Educator Preparation and Development

Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs for all the members of the professional education community. There was a decrease in the second year in Professional Development, Levels of Understanding and Patterns of use. There was an increase in the third year in Models and Access of Professional Development and Level of Understandings and Patterns of Use.

Los Fresnos High SchoolCampus STaR Chart Data Analysis

1=Early Tech 2=Developing Tech 3=Advanced Tech 4-Target Tech

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

L1 Leadership and Vision 3 3 3L2 Planning 3 3 3L3 Instructional Support 4 2 3L4 Communication and

Collaboration 4 3 4L5 Budget 4 3 3L6 Leadership & Support for

Online Learning 3 3 4Total 21 17 20

Key Area 3: Leadership, Admin. & Instructional Support

Administration and Support Services addresses the role of the technology leader to create a shared vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and hence use data for sound decision-making and continual assessment of effective technology for improving student learning. There was a decrease in the second year in the area of instructional support, communication, collaboration and budget. In the third year there was a slight increase in instructional support, communication, collaboration and leadership and support for online learning.

Los Fresnos High SchoolCampus STaR Chart Data Analysis

1=Early Tech 2=Developing Tech 3=Advanced Tech 4-Target Tech

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

INF1

Students Per Computers

3 2 2INF

2Internet Access Connectivity Speed 4 3 4

INF3

Other Classroom Technology

3 3 3INF

4Technical Support

3 2 2INF

5Local Area Network Wide Area Network 4 2 4

INF6

Distance Learning Capacity

3 2 3

Total 20 14 18

Key Area 4: Infrastructure for Technology

Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and human infrastructure (the capabilities or proficiencies of those who use the technical components). The infrastructure of a school is the critical element of support for all four areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology. There was a decrease in the second year in all sections and a slight increase in some sections in the third year.

Technology Goals

Teaching and LearningTo improve the academic

achievement and technology literacy of all students

A progressive implementation of the Technology Academy will continue at the High School in order to improve instruction and learning and comply with the Technology Application TEKS Ch. 126

Technology Goals

Educator Preparation and Development

To provide ongoing, sustained professional development for: teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the classroom and the library media center

Technology GoalsAdministration and Support ServicesTo provide supporting resources, such as

services, software, other electronically delivered learning materials, and print resources, that will be acquired to ensure successful and effective uses of technology

To use technology effectively to promote parental involvement and increase communication with parents

Create a shared vision and encourage the appropriate integration of technology

Technology Goals

Infrastructure for TechnologyImprove existing technology

infrastructure in order to improve instruction, reduce cost, increase access to technology and comply with the Child Internet Protection Act

To enforce a policy of Internet safety that includes measures to block or filter content for both minors and adults to certain visual depictions

Needs Assessment Survey TableKey Area of Concern Related Question

Technology Applications (applying technology into curriculum or teks)

Have you received any type of training on the implementation of technology into your curriculum (teks)?

Use of Online Learning Has the implementation of technology into your lessons been:a) Not difficult b) somewhat difficult c) very difficult

Would you be interested in more training to learn about technology applications in your subject area?

Have you received training on using online learning?

Professional Development Has the technology training you’ve received been helpful in the improvement of student performance?

How would you rate the technology training you have received: a) very helpful b) somewhat helpful c) not helpful

Instructional Support When creating lessons that require using technology is there someone in the administrative team that provides assistance when needed?

For which of the following reasons did you stop using a specific technology tool in the classroom: a) lack of troubleshooting support b) lack of training c) fear of technology d) bad experience e) none

Technical Support When experiencing difficulties with instructional technology have you received help within reasonable time?

What has been the most effective way of obtain technical support when needed? a)phone call b)email c) campus work order d) none

Needs Assessment Survey

Needs Assessment Survey

Survey Results

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These two questions demonstrate that teachers have been trained to use technology in the classroom but not enough to remove the difficulties being experienced in the implementation.

Teacher are showing high interest in obtaining specific technology training in their subject area. In question 4 only 40% of teachers surveyed have received training on online learning.

There is a greater number of teachers surveyed that state that the technology training received has had an positive impact in the improvement of student performance. The rating given to the technology training was an even spit between “very helpful” and “somewhat helpful”.

When creating lessons the require using technology only half of the surveyed teachers had access to administrative assistance. The leading reasons for the lack of using technology included lack of training and troubleshooting support.

Based on these two questions it could be concluded that the best method to receive on time assistance for technology implementation is by campus work order.

ConclusionBased on the needs assessment survey

that was administered to the math department at Los Fresnos High School we come to the following recommendations:◦Subject specific technology training is needed.◦Online training is needed and will become

useful in providing further training in the form of webinars.

◦Provide a specific contact person of support for teachers within the administrative team.

◦Monitor and keep log of troubleshooting concerns that need to be addressed immediately.

Sourceshttp://starchart.epsilen.com/http://www.lfcisd.net/lfcisd/site/def

ault.asphttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K

577CB7