EDLD 5352 EA 1264 Week 2 PowerPoint presentation on STaR Chart

1. CLARKMIDDLE
SCHOOL
ST RCHART
SUMMARY

2. Agenda
 STaR Chart
 Main Areas STaR Chart focuses on
 Where does CMS fall?
 How does CMS compare to the state?
 What can we do to improve?

3. What is STaR Chart?
STaR Chart stands for:
School Technology and Readiness
The STaR Chart is data compiled from a survey
completed by all teachers in every campus to
determine their progress toward meeting the
goals for the Long Range Plan for Technology.

4. 4 main areas StaR Chart
focuses on
1. Teaching & Learning
2. Educator Preparation
3. Administration & Support
4. Infrastructure

5. Summary by Key Area
Early Tech
Developing Tech
Advanced Tech
Target Tech

6. Early Tech – Instruction is teacher-
centered and student occasionally
use software applications
Developing Tech – Instruction is
teacher – directed and students
regularly use technology
Teaching & Learning

7. Teaching & Learning cont…
Advanced Tech – Instruction is teacher –
facilitated and students work with peers and
experts to evaluate information, analyze data
and content in order to problem solve.
Target Tech – The teacher serves as facilitator,
mentor, and co-learner. Students have on-
demand access to all appropriate technologies
to complete activities in all core areas.

8. Teaching & Learning
What level are we?
DEVELOPING TECH

9. Educator Preparation
Early Tech – Technology skills include
multimedia and the Internet.
Developing Tech – Use of technology is for
administrative tasks and classroom
management.
Advanced Tech – There is integration of
technology into teaching and learning
Target Tech – There are regular technology –
supported learner-centered projects.

10. Educator Preparation
What level are we?
DEVELOPING TECH

11. Administration & Support
Early Tech – There is no campus technology
plan
Developing Tech – Campus plan aligned with
Long-Range Plan for Technology
Advanced Tech – Campus plan board approved
and supported
Target Tech – Campus plan focused on student
success.

12. Administration & Support
What level are we?
ADVANCED

13. Infrastructure
Early Tech – There are 10 or more students per
computer
Developing Tech – There are 5-9 students per
computer
Advanced Tech – There are 4 or less students
per computer
Target Tech – There is on-demand access for
every student and direct connectivity.

14. Infrastructure
What level are we?
ADVANCED

15. How do we compare
Statewide?
Teaching & Learning –
Developing Tech
Educator Preparation
- Developing Tech
Administration &
Support –
Developing Tech
Infrastructure –
Advanced Tech
Teaching & Learning –
Developing Tech
Educator Preparation
- Developing Tech
Administration &
Support – Advanced
Tech
Infrastructure –
Advanced Tech
STATE CMS

16. For the most recent STaR Chart
data for Clark Middle, click on
this link:
http://starchart2.epsilen.com/camp

17. As you can see, we do no fall
below the statewide level; however,
we have a lot of room for
improvement and growth. In order
to keep up with our student’s
generation, we need to understand
and further integrate technology
into our lessons.

18. WHAT CAN WE DO TO
IMPROVE?1. Focuses on content
curriculum using
technology as a tool to
meet technology and
content standards.
2. Promote higher order
thinking.
3. Is student centered.
4. Focuses on problem
solving.