Digital Literacy @ P.F. Stewart Elementary

Campus STaR Chart Findings

Expanding the Definition of Literacy

“The very nature of information has changed in the past decade. It has become increasingly digital, networked, and overwhelming...Students must know how to use appropriate tools to find information, decode it, evaluate the information to determine its value, organize the information to add meaning, process, analyze, synthesize, manipulate, mix and remix the information, and then express their findings in compelling ways using appropriate modes of communication.”

-David Warlick

Literacy in the New Information Landscape

Agenda

• Take a closer look at today’s learners.

• Review Texas’ plan to “catch up”.

• Evaluate the progress of our campus and the state.

• Identify campus challenges.

Click here to see the video: Vision of K-12 Students Today

Characteristics of the 21st Century Learner

• Compelling Communicators

• Personalize Learning

• Global Collaborators

• Practice online ethics

• Analytical thinkers

• Technology savvy

• Problem-Solvers

• Self-Reliant

Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology2006-2020

• Goal: To empower young citizens to live and learn in a continuously changing 21st Century environment and to enable this citizenry to effectively interact in a global marketplace.

• Accomplish goal through reform of 4 key areas:– Teaching and Learning

– Educator Preparation and Development

– Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support

– Infrastructure for Technology

Teaching and Learning

(TL)

Educator Preparation and

Development (EP)

Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support (L)

Infrastructure for Technology (INF)

online access

tailored instruction

collaboration

real-word problem solving

effective communication

using various formats

preparation programs

utilize technology as a flexible tool

throughout all of curriculum and

instruction

customize learning

effective technology integration

develop, implement, budget

for, and monitor technology

involve community

environment

student online learning

provide relevant staff development

infrastructuresystem provides

access to e-learning technologies 24/7

timely technical assistance

ensure safety and accuracy of data

provide accessibility for all users

Measuring Progress

• The Texas Campus STaR Chart has been developed around the four key areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology to help campuses and districts determine progress in meeting goals.

Accessing a Campus STaR Chart Summary

http://starchart.esc12.net/default.html

- Click on “Campus Data Search”.

- Type: “San Antonio” in District Field.

- Click on campus name.

Analyzing a Campus STaR Chart Summary

- Category Ratings and Totals

- Key Area Classification

- Description of each category can be

found at the Texas Campus STaR

Chart link on the homepage.

Progress @ P.F. Stewart Elementary

0

5

10

15

20

25

TL EP L INF

Texas Campus STaR Chart Comparison

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

D D

E

DD

E

DD

DD

T

A

State Progress 2007-2008

4%

70%

26%

1%

Teaching and Learning

Early Developing Advanced Target

Stewart

State Progress 2007-2008

5%

74%

20%

1%

Educator Preparation and Development

Early Developing Advanced Target

Stewart

State Progress 2007-2008

2%

49%45%

4%

Administration and Support

Early Developing Advanced Target

Stewart

State Progress 2007-2008

1%

35%

57%

7%

Infrastructure

Early Developing Advanced Target

Stewart

Challenges

• What challenges do educators face?

– Traditional teaching

– Resistance to change

– Time for Planning

– Professional Development

– Equipment

– Support

Conclusion

• Technology has expanded the definition of literacy.

• Reflecting on current teaching practices using state and local resources is critical to ensuring students are prepared to thrive in an evolving digital 21st Century society.

Sources

Warlick, D. (2007). Literacy in the New Information Landscape. Library Media Connection, 26(1), 20-21.

Texas STaR Chart: School Technology and Readiness: The Campus Chart. (2006). Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency.

Texas-Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html

All images from Microsoft.