Post on 27-Jul-2015
The Texas STaR Chart
School Technology and Readiness Online diagnostic tool Designed for
Planning technology Budgeting for resources Evaluating progress
Uses
Create or update tech plan Work on tech vision Set benchmarks and goals Measure student and teacher
proficiency
Why does it matter?
NCLB – student and teacher technology literacy
SBEC - teacher technology standards
What does it measure?
Four key areas: Teaching and learning Educator preparation and
development Administration and support Infrastructure for technology
Teaching and learning
Classroom use Using digital content Curriculum areas Tech apps TEKS Student use Online learning
Educator preparation
Training content Educator, administrator
capabilities Professional development Levels of understanding Professional development budget Support for online learning
Administration and support Vision and planning Technical support Communications and
collaboration Budget Online learning
Infrastructure
Students per computer Internet access, speed Classroom technologies Technical support LAN/WAN Distance learning
The data online
2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007 (NGC)
Dawson Data
Teaching Preparation Leadership Infrastructure0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009
How do we stack up?
Teaching and Learning
Educator Preparation
Leadership and Support
Infrastructure
DHS(2007-2008)
Developing (2009-2010 Advanced)
Developing Advanced Advanced
Texas(2007-208)
Developing Developing Developing Advanced
Weaknesses
Leadership and support Patterns of classroom use Access to, models of professional
development Technical support