Texas Star Chart

Texas Star Chart Lindale Junior High School

Define STaR Chart Understand why we do this

Review state data Review school data Planning for the future

To Do …

The STaR Chart was developed and began in 2006- 2007 school

year as part of the long range plan for technology in Texas

schools.

What does STaR stand for?

S - School

T - Technology

a - and

R – Readiness

What is the purpose of the Texas STaR Chart?

-Review progress toward Long-Range Plan Goals

-Determine progress of school district goals

- Annually gauge progress

Define STaR Chart Understand why we do this

Review state data Review school data Planning for the future

To Do …

Each year teachers across the state participate in the Texas STaR Chart evaluation.

Why?

The STaR Chart is designed to help schools plan technology appropriate classroom

integrated activities.

Why?

The STaR Chart should be used to help school budget for technology resources.

Why ?

STaR Chart should be used to help school

budget for technology

Why?

The STaR Chart allows us monitor our progress each year.

To Do …

Define STaR Chart Understand why we do this Review state data Review school data Planning for the future

State Data on Teaching and Learning

School Year

Total Number of Teachers Surveyed

Number of those

classified as Developing

Percent of those

classified as Developing

2005-2006 7602 5144 67.6%

2006-2007 7752 5709 73.6%

2007-2008 7641 5327 69.7%

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Define STaR Chart Understand why we do this Review state data Review school data Planning for the future

To Do…

For the 2005-2006 school year, our faculty was classified Developing Technology.

For the 2006-2007 school year, our faculty was classified Developing Technology.

For the2007-2008 school year, our faculty was classified Developing Technology.

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At our campus

For the 2008- 2009 school year, our faculty was classified

Developing Technology.

To Do …

Define STaR Chart Understand why we do this Review state data Review school data Planning for the future

We need to examine the characteristics that make up the Key Area, Teaching and Learning.

How can we improve?

Developing Tech means:Teacher Directed InstructionRegular Student Use of TechnologyStudents Regularly Use Technology

InfoStudents Develop Presentations Students use minimal technology

Teaching and Learning…

Using Technology Regularly

Using Technology Info

Developing Presentations and Projects

Using minimal technology

What are the students doing?

We want the teacher to serve as a co – learner.

Where do we want to be?

On demand access on a regular basis

Technology Activites that are integrated into the all core curriculum classes

Mastery of all Technology TEKS Expectations by Grade 8

What do we want for our students?

How can we each contribute to reaching our

goal?We want our Key Area for Teaching and

Learning to be Target Tech.

With your grade level core subject area, brainstorm ideas for

integrated technology lessons.

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