Campus Planning and Technology Needs AssessmentSchool Technology and Readiness at A.A. Champion Elementary

By Luis E. Troncoso

School Technology and Readiness Overview

• Star Technology and Readiness Chart (STaR Chart)

• What is StaR Chart?

• Background and Purpose of STaR Chart

STaR Chart’s Key Areas• Key Area I: Teaching and Learning

• Key Area II: Educator, Preparation, and Development

• Key Area III: Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support

• Key Area IV: Infrastructure and Technology

STaR Chart’s Classifications

1. Early Technology

2. Developing Technology

3. Advanced Technology

4. Target Technology

06’-09’ A.A. Champion Classification Data

2006-2007 Key Area Classification Key Area Key Area Total

2007-2008 Key Area Classification Key Area Key Area Total

Developing Tech TL1-TL6 12 Developing Tech TL1-TL6 12

Developing Tech EP1-EP6 12 Developing Tech EP1-EP6 11

Developing Tech L1-L6 14 Developing Tech L1-L6 13

Developing Tech INF1-INF6 13 Developing Tech INF1-INF6 14

2008-2009 Key Area Classification Key Area Key Area Total

Developing Tech TL1-TL6 14

Developing Tech EP1-EP6 13

Developing Tech L1-L6 10

Developing Tech INF1-INF6 11

Classification Variations

Total Key Area I

(TL1-TL6)

Total Key Area II

(EP1-EP6)

Total Key Area III

(L1-L6)

Total Key Area IV

(INF1-INF6)

0

5

10

15

20

25

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

21-24 Target Technology

12-20 Advanced Technology

9-14 Developing Technology

6-8 Early Technology

12 12 12

14

1113

14 13

10

1314

11

Key Areas III and IV in Constant Decline

• Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

• Infrastructure for Technology

Campus STaR Chart Overview

1. No Significant Growth Level in 3 Years

2. Leadership and Infrastructure in Constant Decline

3. Teaching and Learning Area Shows Improvement

4. Campus at About 50% Technology Development

Recommendations to ReachTarget Technology Level

1. Plan for Master Teachers of Technology

2. Plan for True Tech Support Teachers

3. Up to Date Technology Equipment and Programs

4. Efficient and Effective Technology Infrastructure

Keeping The Long Range Technology Plan, 2006-2020 in Perspective

1. Short Term Goal, Meet Phase 1 (2006-2010)

2. Target Key Areas of The Long Range Technology Plan

3. Student and Teacher Voices are Imperative

Conclusion

1. STaR Chart as Part of The Planning Process

2. Address Technology Standards

3. Identify Teachers in Need of Technology Skills

Final Thoughts21st century education requires greater

technology, greater knowledge, greater skills, greater preparation, greater effort, greater everything…

Our children's future relies on well developed educational systems that can achieve goals and establish new ones. STaR Chart is a significant needs assessment tool that will play a major role in reaching these goals. Goals that will result in competent and computer savvy generations of students equipped for the technology of tomorrow.