Faculty Profile prashantha K EEE dept Sri Sairam college of Engineering
Edld 5352 S Ta R Chart
1. School Technology and Readiness
A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing
aligned with the
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
By: Christie Briones
2. Introduction
Texas Campus STaR Chart
Assess four domains of Long-Range Plan for
Technology, 2006-2020
Determines progress toward meeting the goals of the
Long-Range Plan for Technology
Measures the impact of federal, state, and local
efforts to improve student learning through the use of
technology.
Data used to report progress toward the
requirements in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D.
3. Texas Campus STaR Chart
Benefits
Create and/or update the district’s technology
plan
Set benchmarks and goals
Measure proficiencies toward integration of
technology into all content areas
Apply for grants/determine funding priorities
4. Completion of
Texas Campus STaR Chart Profile
Coordinate with district’s director of
technology and technology leadership team
Campus principal:
– main contact person
– enter campus data
– ensure teachers complete the chart
Access chart online:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart
5. STaR Chart
Components
Four Key Areas:
– Teaching and Learning
– Educator Preparation and Development
– Leadership, Administration and Instructional
Support
– Infrastructure for Technology
6. STaR Chart
Level of Progress
Six Focus Areas: assess the campus’ Level
of Progress
Ratings:
– 1 Early Tech
– 2 Developing Tech
– 3 Advanced Tech
– 4 Target Tech
10. STaR Classification
Teaching & Learning
Developing Tech
– Instruction is teacher-directed
– Technology used to access electronic information
– Minimal use of technology in foundation TEKS
12. STaR Classification
Educator Preparation
Developing Tech
– Technology used for administrative
tasks/classroom management
– Use of online resources
– 40% of educators meet SBEC standards
14. STaR Classification
Administration & Support
Developing Tech
– Campus Plan aligned with Long-Range Plan
– Vision for technology
– 1 Tech Support Staff to 750 computers
– Full-time district technology director
16. STaR Classification
Infrastructure
Developing Tech
– 5-9 students per computer
– Internet access in 50% of classrooms/library
– Majority of rooms connected to WAN/LAN
– One educator per computer
18. Conclusion
Technology Improvement Ideas
Professional Development
– technology integration
– technology and differentiated instruction
Community Technology Fair
Technology Night
Technology Career Day
“Teach & Learn” with Technology Day