TEXAS STaR CHART at Hernandez Middle School
Objectives
Purpose of Texas STaR Chart
Identify the Four Key areas assess by the STaR Chart
HMS STaR Chart results from 2010-2011
Current Technology Uses
How will Teachers complete the STaR Chart
STaR PowerPoint
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE STaR CHART?
To assist Texas Teachers, schools and district in assessing efforts to effectively integrate technology across the Curriculum and monitor progress toward the goals of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology
For more information on the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology please visit the following link:
Texas Education Agency - Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT)
STaR PowerPoint
WHAT AREAS ARE ASSESSED BY THE STaR CHART?
Teaching & Learning
Educator Preparation & Development
Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support
Infrastructure for Technology
Score Key:Early Tech: 6-8 Developing Tech: 9-14Advanced Tech: 15-20 Target Tech: 21-24
HMS results classified us as either Developing Tech or Advanced Tech
PRIOR STaR CHART RESULTS
STaR PowerPoint
WAYS HEMS IS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY
Computer Labs Library Stations
Netbook Carts
Every classroom has projector and screen
STaR PowerPoint
How do I complete the STaR Chart?
Click on this link: http://starchart.epsilen.com/
Select “Login” to enter the site
STaR PowerPoint
Enter your Username as given by the ITS. Enter password as your initial password if you did not complete the STaR Chart last year. Click Login.
Enter your password from last year if you were here.
STaR PowerPoint
Complete the blanks on the pop-up that appears: The email address is your RRISD email address. Set your password using whatever you typically use as your password at school, then click Update.
STaR PowerPoint
Once you have updated your profile, the following screen will appear:
Open your Lotus Notes and look for an email sent by StarChart with you updated password. Open the email and click on the link as indicated .
STaR PowerPoint
The link will return you to the “Login” screen.
Enter your assigned STaRChart username and the password which you just created.
STaR PowerPoint
Click on the “Begin” button to start the survey.
CONCLUSION
THANKS FOR VIEWING THIS PRESENTATION!!!!
Now we know why the STaR chart is being used and how to complete the assessment
We have seen some ways in which technology is being used to enrich learning in the classroom
After reviewing the past year’s results, we now can all move forth and complete the STaR Chart for vital information regarding our current year