8. Online resource for district self-assessment of effective technology integration across the curriculum
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10. The Texas Challenge Teaching and learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology Â
11. 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
12. 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. Â Role of professional development: teach teachers how to transform their teaching and learning to integrate technology into instruction Educator Preparation and Development
13. 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
14. 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
15. Level of Progress Early Tech (6-8) Developing Tech (9-14) Advanced Tech (15-20) Target Tech (21-24)
18. 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/