Using technology in the classroom. Comparison of technology progress over the last 3 years.

1. Pleasant Grove Elementary
Texas Campus STaR Chart Summary
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2. Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Purpose of School Technology
• STaR Data Comparison Charts
• Teaching & Learning Measures
• Preparation & Development Measures
• Administration & Support Measures
• Technology Infrastructure Measures
• Conclusion

3. Introduction
STaR Chart Helps Teachers:
• Determine professional development needs.
• Determine funding based on teacher and classroom needs.
• Provide data to support the need to apply for grants.
• Pleasant Grove Elementary - STaR Data

4. Don’t Be Afraid Of Technology

5. Evolving Technology
• Technology is more than computers
• Overhead projectors were high tech in past years
• Now data projectors and smart boards are today’s overhead
projectors
• Technology keeps evolving but is still just another tool that
needs to be integrated into the classroom

6. Purpose of School Technology and
Readiness Chart (STaR)
• Determine progress toward district long-range technology
plan
• Determine progress toward campus improvement goals
• Determine progress toward campus vision
• Gauge yearly progress toward technology integration in the
classrooms

7. Teaching and Learning
2007-2008
Classification: Advanced 15
2006-2007
Classification: Developing 14
2005-2006
Classification: Advanced 19
Key Area Total: 0 5 10 15 20
Texas Campus Star Chart Summary Data

8. Educator Preparation & Development
2007-2008
Classification: Advanced 15
2006-2007
Classification: Developing 11
2005-2006
Classification: Target 21
Key Area Total: 0 5 10 15 20 25
Texas Campus Star Chart Summary Data

9. Leadership, Administration &
Instructional Support
2007-2008 Classification: Advanced 18
2006-2007 Classification: Advanced 19
2005-2006 Classification: Advanced 15
Key Area Total: 0 5 10 15 20
Texas Campus Star Chart Summary Data

10. Infrastructure for Technology
2007-2008
Classification: Advanced 15
2006-2007
Classification: Advanced 17
2005-2006
Classification: Advanced 13
Key Area Total: 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Texas Campus Star Chart Summary Data

11. Teaching and Learning Measures
• Teacher Role and Collaborative Learning
• Patterns of Teacher Use
• Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting
• Curriculum Areas
• Technology Applications (TEKS)
• Patterns of Use

12. Educator Preparation and
Development Measures
• Contact of Training
• Capability of Educators
• Leadership and Capability of Administrators
• Models of Professional Development
• Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
• Technology Budget Allocated to Technology Professional
Development

13. Administration and Support Services
Measures
• Vision and Planning
• Technical Support
• Instructional and Administrative Staffing
• Budget
• Funding

14. Infrastructure for Technology
Measures
• Students Per Computers
• Internet Access Connectivity Speed
• Distance Learning
• LAN/WAN
• Other Technologies

15. To Grow in Technology
• Connect with others who have developed skills
• Collaborate
• Take healthy technology risks
• Attend professional development
• “We are better together.”
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16. Never let technology scare you away!