8. What is the Texas STaR Chart? STaR is an acronym for School Technology and Readiness
9. The STaR Chart* is a survey/tool for planning and self-assessing a school’s technology alignment with Texas’ Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.** The survey is sorted into four categories: I. Teaching and Learning II. Educator Preparation and Development III. Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support IV. Infrastructure for Technology * Texas STaR Chart **http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us
10. The chart results consist of 4 classifications: 1. Early Tech 2. Developing Tech 3. Advanced Tech 4. Target Tech
12. In the first 3 categories, Lamar Elementary is in the Developing Tech stage. The campus is in the Advanced Tech stage in the Infrastructure for Technology category.
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14. all classrooms should be equipped with the most current technology
15. teachers must use technology in teacher-led and student-centered learning experiences in order to develop higher-order thinking skills