1. Texas STaR Chart Jackson Intermediate

2. Agenda What is the STaR Chart? Results for Jackson Long Range Technology Plan 2006-2020 Implementing the Knowledge/Summary

3. What is the Star Chart? Tool used to measure use of technology on campus Measures us in four areas: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation, Leadership Administration and Support, and Infrastructure Categories Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

4. Early Tech Instruction teacher centered Students occasionally use technology No integration of technology in TEKS 5% or less of budget is used for tech No campus technology plan Tech used mainly for administrative tasks No tech liaison 10 students per computer

5. Developing Tech Instruction teacher directed Students regularly use tech on individual basis Minimal use of technology in TEKS Tech used for administrative tasks and classroom management Administrators expects teachers to use tech 6-24% of budget used for tech Campus plan aligned with Long-Range Plan for Technology Tech liaison/director 5-9 students per computer

6. Advanced Tech Instruction teacher facilitated Students work with peers to problem solve All tech applications TEKS are met Integration of tech into teaching and learning 29% of budget used for tech Campus plan board approved and supported Tech liaison/director Local funding 4 or less students per computer 75% of classrooms have direct connection to internet Web based learning

7. Target Tech Teacher a facilitator, mentor, and co-learner Students have on-demand access to technology Tech integrated into all core content areas Administrators ensure integration of tech 100% of teachers meet SBEC standards 30% + of budget is used for tech Campus plan focused on student success Tech liaison/director on campus Local funding On-demand access for every student Connections in all rooms

8. Jackson Results

9. Jackson Results Last 3 years, Strengths: Leadership Administration and Instructional Support = Advanced Tech & Infrastructure = Advanced Tech Weaknesses: Teaching and Learning = Developing Tech & Educator Preparation = Developing Tech Access results at http://starchart.esc12.net/

10. Long Range Technology Plan 2006-2020 Focus on embracing technology & providing teachers with professional development opportunities Goals Prepare the youth to work in competitive jobs in the 21st century Educate stakeholders.

11. Implementing this Knowledge… Challenge ourselves to get educated on the benefits of using technology Implement technology in the classroom Using technology results in: Empowering students to take an active role in their education Giving students access to endless resources Preparing the youth for careers that are technologically driven Placing the world at our student’s fingertips Increasing student motivation to learn