texas s ta r chart
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Presentation By Nadia Zahid
Texas STaR Chart
Agenda
What is Texas STaR Chart? The Texas Challenge Level of Progress STaR Chart Summary Analysis of
CMS Summary/Conclusion Campus Statewide Summary
What is Texas STaR Chart?
School Technology and ReadinessOnline resource for district self-assessment of
effective technology integration across the curriculum
Indicates the district’s status toward reaching the goals of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology
WHAT IS TEXAS STAR CHART?
A tool designed for use in technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluation of progress in technology projects
An online tool to allow all stakeholders to view the technology readiness of all campuses across the state
Establishes a clear framework of measurement of educator preparedness to use technology
The Texas Challenge
I. Teaching and learningII. Educator Preparation and
Development III. Leadership, Administration and
Instructional SupportIV. Infrastructure for Technology
Teaching and Learning
Distance learning access to relevant technologies, tools,
resources and services for individualized instruction
ensure technology integration into curriculum and instruction
explore best practices in educational technology
learn new curriculum strategies flexibility to try new methods of teaching
and learning
To promote 21st Century learning, educators must be competent in 21st Century skills.
instructional strategies that reflect current research, modern contexts to engage students in learning, and assessments to measure student-learning
learning to emphasize technology infusion that helps educators visualize, internalize and create technology-enhanced learning environments.
Role of professional development: teach teachers
how to transform their teaching and learning to integrate technology into instruction
Educator Preparation and Development
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
serve as a catalyst for change; model the use of technology
develop, implement, budget for and monitor a dynamic technology plan
create innovative, flexible and responsive environments
offer expanded instructional opportunities via online, digital and distance learning technologies
provide opportunities for relevant staff development use data effectively and appropriately in decision
making
Infrastructure for Technology
equitable and ubiquitous access to all e-learning technologies
measures to ensure security and accuracy of all data
A stable infrastructure requires consistent and reliable funding
Current connectivity to be sustained through regular maintenance, upgrades, and technical support
LEVEL OF PROGRESS
Early Tech (6-8)
Developing Tech (9-14)
Advanced Tech (15-20)
Target Tech (21-24)
STaR Chart Summary Analysis of CMS
Summary Area Key Area TotalsKey Area STaR Classifications
Trends
Teaching & Learning
2008-09: 12
2007-08: 12
2006-07: 12
2008-09: Developing Tech
2007-08: Developing Tech
2006-07: Developing Tech
No increase or decrease. Scores remain the same.
Educator Preparation & Development
2008-09: 12
2007-08: 12
2006-07: 12
2008-09: Developing Tech
2007-08: Developing Tech
2006-07: Developing Tech
No increase or decrease. Scores remain the same.
Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support
2008-09: 17
2007-08: 16
2006-07: 15
2008-09: Advanced Tech
2007-08: Advanced Tech
2006-07: Advanced Tech
Slight and steady increase each year.
Infrastructure for Technology
2008-09: 15
2007-08: 16
2006-07: 15
2008-09: Advanced Tech
2007-08: Advanced Tech
2006-07: Advanced Tech
Slight initial increase; then back to the same score.
Campus Statewide Summary
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2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
T & L EP & D LAIS IT
Key
Area
Rank
Key Area Summary
Campus Statewide Summary
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
SUMMARY Texas STaR Chart online resource for district self-assessment
of effective technology integration across the curriculum
developed around the four key areas of Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020: Teaching and learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology
used to track Technology Applications progress
http://starcart.esc12.net/