Hilltop Elementary:Advancements in Technology
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.”
Albert Einstein
Texas STaR Chart
• What is it?
• Where do we stand?
• Strengths/Weaknesses
• Where do we go from here?
School Technology and ReadinessChart
• Assessment tool that provides data on current technology needs.
• Data is used to gauge progress toward goals and set goals for future.
Why do we have to take it?
• All applications for state funded technology grants require a completed Texas STaR Chart.
• No Child Left Behind states that all teachers should be technology literate and integrate technology across the curriculum.
• All students should be technology literate by the time they leave the eighth grade.
4 Levels of Proficiency
Early Tech
Developing Tech
Advanced Tech
Target Tech
Note: 9-14 developing, 15-20 advanced
Statewide results from
2007-2008
Notice % at advanced and target level
During all three years, the faculty experienced a high level of leadership and instructional support for technology implementation.
• Teaching and Learning category dropped in 08-09.
• Infrastructure for Technology also dropped in 08-09.
Goal: bring both ratings back to Advanced in 09-10
GOALS• Meet Target in at least two categories
by…
• How do we get there?– Teacher attends 30 or more hours of
technology professional development annually
– Teacher and students have anytime/anywhere access to technology and digital content within the campus, district, home, or community.
SUMMARY
• What ideas do you have to improve our rating?
• How will you improve the use of technology in your classroom?
I’d like to conclude with a little technology humor…