IMPROVING CAMPUS

TECHNOLOGYAchieving Target Tech @ Moody High School

Levels of the STaR Chart

Early Tech

Developing Tech

Advanced Tech

TARGET

TECH

Early Tech• the least-advanced area on the STaR chart• teacher-centered

instruction•minimal student use of

technology• no technology plan•no web-based learning

Developing Tech• use of online

resources• teacher-directed

instruction• regular student use of

technology• alignment with Long-

Range Plan• technical support

Advanced Tech• integration of technology into

teaching and learning

• teacher-facilitated instruction

• 60% of educators meet

SBEC standards• full-time district technology director• internet in 75% of

classrooms and library

Target Tech• regular technology-

supported learner-centered projects

• teacher is facilitator, mentor, and co-learner

• 100% of educators meet SBEC standards

• all rooms fully equipped w/ appropriate technology

What is theSTaR Chart?

• School Technology and Readiness• a teacher tool for planning and

self-assessing• aligned with the  Texas Long-

Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020Moody High School STaR Chart

Moody High School STaR Chart Summaryfor

School Year 2008-2009

L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 Total

Leadership andVision

Planning InstructionalSupport

CommunicationandCollaboration

Budget Leadership andSupport forOnline Learning

Developing

2 2 2 3 2 2 13

INF1

INF2

INF3

INF4

INF5

INF6

Total

Students perComputers

Internet AccessConnectivitySpeed

OtherClassroomTechnology

TechnicalSupport

Local AreaNetwork WideArea Network

DistanceLearningCapacity

Advanced

2 3 2 3 3 2 15

EP1 EP2 EP3 EP4 EP5 EP6 Total

ProfessionalDevelopmentExperiences

Models ofProfessionalDevelopment

Capabilities ofEducators

Access toProfessionalDevelopment

Levels ofUnderstandingand Patterns ofUse

ProfessionalDevelopmentfor OnlineLearning

Developing

2 2 2 2 2 2 12

TL1 TL2 TL3 TL4 TL5 TL6 Total

Patterns ofClassroom Use

Frequency/Design ofInstructionalSetting

Content AreaConnections

TechologyApplications(TA) TEKSImplemention

StudentMastery ofTechnologyApplications

Online Learning

Developing

2 2 2 2 2 2 12

Area 2: Educator Prep & Development

Area 3: Leadership, Admin & Support

Area 4: Infrastructure for Technology

Area 1: Teaching & Learning

N.C.L.B.The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is required to report on the

progress of districts receiving funds In

accordance with No Child Left Behind

Reporting requirements for NCLB have been

documented as a part of the Texas Campus STaR Chart

The reporting requirements have been an essential part

of the process for documenting progress to

support continued technology funding

As of 2008, additional data at the district level is requested for districts receiving Title II, Part D funds (formula and/or

competitive)

Districts receiving Title II Part D funding are required to report this additional data

annually

How can Moo

dy High School improve our STaR Chart scores?

TEACHERSTeaching & Learning

Area

• Focus on Instruction that is:

• Teacher-FACILITATED

• Teacher is MENTOR

• Teacher is CO-LEARNER

TEACHERSEducator

Preparation &

Development

• Integrate into Instruction :

• Technology-Supported, Learner-Centered Projects

• Vertical Alignment of TA TEKS

• Anywhere use of ONLINE resources

ADMINISTRATION

Administration & Support

• Technology Allotment:

• Board-approved and supported tech support staff

• Competitive grants• Local funding• Funds allotted for

technology• E-Rate

INFRASTRUCTURE

Infrastructure for Technology

• Fully Equipped:• on-demand access for

every student• direct connectivity in all

rooms• web-based resources in

multiple rooms• all rooms connected to

WAN

• To achieve our goal of Target Tech, in compliance with the TA TEKS, Moody High School

Teachers, Administrators, and Support staff must:

• Serve as facilitators, mentors, and co-learners with the students

• Integrate technology into our curriculum• Meet SBEC standards100%

• Allocate 30% of our budget to professional development

• Employ technical support staff and instructional support staff

• Apply for and receive state and federal grants and local funding

• Provide on-demand access for every student• Provide direct connectivity and web-based

resources for students in all rooms