1. Tomball ISD
Technology
Plan
Implementing 21st Century
Teaching and Learning
By Amy Rousseau
EDLD 5306 SU2 11 ET8306
2. Agenda
National & Evaluating
State Plans Progress
“E-Rate”
Conclusion
District Plan
3. Purpose
• The National Education Technology
Plan, Transforming American
Education: Learning Powered by
Technology,
– To apply advanced technologies to our
entire education system
– To improve student learning
– To accelerate and scale up the adoption
of effective practices, and
– To use data and information for
continuous improvement
US Dept of Ed, Office of Educational Technology. (2010). Transforming American education: learning powered by
technology. Retrieved from www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010
4. Purpose
• Texas Long-Range Plan 2006-2020
– Vision 2020:
• Addressing the needs of education in Texas
• Planting the seeds for a secure future
– Goals in 4 Areas:
• Teaching and Learning
• Educator Preparation and Development
• Leadership, Administration, and Instructional
Support
• Infrastructure for Technology
Texas Education Agency. (2006). Long-Range plan for technology: 2006-2020: A report to the 80th legislature from
Agenda
the Texas Education Agency. Retrieved from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology
5. “E-Rate”
• Administered by the Schools and Libraries
Division (SLD) of the Universal Service
Administrative Company (USAC)
• Established in 1997 to implement the
Telecommunications Act of 1996
• Designed to ensure affordable access to
modern telecommunications
• Schools and libraries must meet eligibility
guidelines.
Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010) Overview of the Schools and Libraries Program. Retrieved from
http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx
6. “E-Rate”
• The Schools and Libraries Program
supports the conduit for communications
• Discounts for support depend on the level
of poverty and the urban/rural status of the
population
• Applicants must provide additional
resources including end-user equipment
(e.g., computers, telephones, etc.),
software, professional development, etc.
US Dept of Ed. (2011). Office of non-public education. Retrieved from
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html
7. “E-Rate”
• Applicants for Schools and Libraries
support must first prepare a technology
plan with:
– Goals and realistic strategy for using
telecommunications and information
technology
– A professional development strategy
– An assessment of telecommunication
services, hardware, software, and other
services needed
– Ongoing evaluation process
– Budget resources
Agenda
Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010). Step 2: develop a technology plan. Retrieved from
http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step02/
9. Technology Goals:
• additional staff resources for
technology support
• increase and improve
communication with stakeholders
• update technology documentation to
ensure consistent
processes, procedures, and policies
that support both staff and students
10. Technology Goals:
• Increase and improve the
accessibility of technology for
teachers, staff, and students
• Increase availability and access to
appropriate technologies to enhance
and engage all learners in valuable
educational experiences
11. Technology Goals:
• All students will develop and use
technology to develop life-long learning
skills
• Provide ongoing, high quality professional
development to improve instruction and
academic achievement.
12. Technology Progress
Expenditures Per Student $543.07
Campuses with Internet 100%
Computer to Student Ratio 1 to 7
Computer to Teacher Ratio 1 to 1
Classrooms with Direct 100%
Connect to Internet
Campuses that Complete 100%
STaR
Agenda
13. Evaluating Progress
• STaR Chart developed around the four
key areas:
– Teaching and Learning;
– Educator Preparation and Development;
– Leadership, Administration and Instructional
Support; and
– Infrastructure for Technology
• STaR Chart designed to help determine
progress
• Texas teachers must complete the survey
online annually to gauge their progress
and federal policymakers
Texas Education Agency. (2011). Texas STaR Chart History . Retrieved from
http://starchart.esc12.net/history.html
14. District STaR Chart Progress:
Key Area: 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Teaching &
Developing Advanced Advanced
Learning
Ed Prep &
Developing Developing Developing
Develop.
Leadership, Adm,
Advanced Advanced Advanced
Inst. Support
Infrastructure Developing Developing Developing
Goal for each area = Target
Texas Education Agency. (2011). Texas STaR Simple Search. Retrieved from
http://starchart.esc12.net/history.html Agenda
15. Conclusion
• Our technology progress is measured by
STaR chart each
• Educate ourselves on the four key areas of
the Long-Range Technology Plan
• Continue to integrate technology in our
classrooms
• Ultimate goal = educating 21st Century
Learners
