9. Four AREAS of STAR Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology
10. Scoring points system of star Early Technology (6-8 Range) Developing Technology (9-14 Range) Advanced Technology (15-20 Range) Target Technology (21-24 Range)
11. The Uses of star Set benchmark/goals To apply for grants Create and update district technology plan Measure student/teacher proficiencies of technology integration in all content areas Document progress toward meeting NCLB Title II part D To help conceptualize campus/district vision of technology
12. Catalyst behind star National Law of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) states all teachers must be literate in technology National Law of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) states all students must be literate in technology by the 8th grade.
14. conclusion The future of technology in the 21st Century is underway. With state and local collaboration, stakeholders can prepare for this new era in education with certainty. Teacher literacy in technology is vital as well as student proficiencies at young ages beginning in Pre-K. Local leaders must build a strong infrastructure to support proper technology growth, supply adequate funding for stability, develop and maintain a shared district vision and put in place proper assessments to monitor progress and identify areas of improvement annually.