Long Range Technology Plan Aide G

Refer to page 10 for Rivera High School STaR Chart Results. 1

PREPARING STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND THE COMMUNITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.

3/29/2009 Long-Range Technology Plan


Preparing Students, Teachers and the Community for the 21st Century. L O N G - R A N G E T E C H N O L O G Y P L A N

VISION:

For students:

Provide the technological environment to enhance students’ academic performance as well as an engaging

instruction and real life experience.

Endow students with valuable instruction, state of the art technology and support for the preparation of

becoming productive citizens in an evolving and competitive global economy.

For parents

Provide the platform for participation and cooperation for the enhancement and support of the students’

academic and technological development; as well as access to learning opportunities with technology.

Maintain constant communication of students’ academic performance as well as discipline and attendance.

For educators

Provide educators with the state of the art technology for the enrichment of curriculum and instruction.

Ensure educators that they will be equipped with the necessary hardware, software tools, resources and

unconditional technology support.

Prepare educators with the necessary technology training, workshops and professional development sessions

throughout the academic school year.

For the community and school board members

Provide a competent and professional utilization of all monetary and human resources. Undertake complete

participation and cooperation in educational evaluations processes.

ASSESSMENT

Through the use of the instrumental measuring tools such as the STaR Chart, districts and state are able to

determine the development and progress of the educational technology goals. For Rivera High School, many

goals have been accomplished, some are in the process, but others have not. In order to implement a

technology development plan, challenges need to be recognized and addressed. The STaR Chart 2008-2009

presented many areas where improvements were demonstrated. For starters, Rivera High School targeted the

Technology applications in TEKS Implementation as well as the Internet Access/Connectivity in the

infrastructure for Technology section; due to a state of the art of technology network technology

infrastructure and 30 count internet drops per classroom, wireless on campus and field, with three servers for

data management. Rivera High School exhibited advance technology in capabilities of educators as well as


levels of understanding and use of patterns. In addition, advance technology was scored in leadership and

support of on-line learning. In reviewing the existing chart for Rivera High School, evidently there were

several key points to identify and develop new goals.

Goals

For our campus, it is important to cultivate a positive collaboration between teacher, students, parents and

administration to assist in the academic enhancement and maximize the potential of every student at Rivera

High School.

Teaching and Learning: Rivera High School needs to provide teachers’ with web-base learning activities as

well as the necessary software for students’ skills to be reinforcement. Major problem areas include the lack

of on-line learning as well as the patterns of technology usage in the classroom.

Goal 1: To incorporate Internet access in all instructional areas for all students to improve their academic

success.

Goal 2: To provide a technologically integrated academic instruction for every student so that they may be

successful in acquiring academic knowledge.

Educator Preparation and Development: Rivera High School needs to entirely incorporate technology in

their professional development to provide the necessary knowledge for the mastery of techniques as well as

access to online trainings.

Goal 3: To support faculty with collaborative and interactive training session indispensable to guarantee

mastery in technology procedures.

Goal 4: To provide online trainings and conferences that model the most current forms of technology.

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support: Rivera High School needs to coordinate the

incorporation and cooperation of administrator’s functions and decision making to fully integrate technology

in the campus and needs to share campus technology plans with its faculty.

Goal 5: To communicate and expand campus technology plan with faculty members.

Goal 6: To implement full-time personnel for technical support.

Infrastructure for Technology: The only setback Rivera High School demonstrated in the STaR Chart was in

Infrastructure for Technology under the technical support section. Rivera High School needs to provide every

student and teacher with the necessary hardware for academic success as well as a strong and continuous

technical support.

Goal 7: To increase the amount of hardware for student usage to a 1:1 ratio


Planning Focus Area: Teaching and Learning Goal #1 & 2:

Estimated Amount: $ 25, 000.00

Focus Area: Educator Preparation and Development Goal #3 & 4:

Estimated Amount: $22,500.00

Action Time Party responsible Evaluation Other notes

To increase the number of

students in the participation

and utilization of internet

activities (virtual field trips,

interactive assignments,

collaborative projects).

May 2009

July 2012

Campus

Administrators

IT Administrator

Technology Support

Teachers

MTT

Lesson Plan

Documentation

The integration of Internet as

an instructional resource for

teachers and students.

May 2009

July 2012

Library Personnel

MTT

Teachers

Technology Support

Teachers

Resource Lab

Personnel

Library and

resource lab

summary of use


To increase training sessions

for teachers, administrators, and

paraprofessionals in basic

computer and technology

related.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

Lead Teachers

Department Head

TST

Professional

development

evaluations

Online

Registration

To develop a proficient training

web page and notify campus

administrators, faculty, staff

and community of technology

training sessions and seminar as

well as website evaluations for

user feedback.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

Lead Teachers

Department Head

TST

Log-In Records

Evaluation

License/certificates


Focus Area: Leader, Administration, Instructional Support Goal #5 & 6 :


Focus Area: Infrastructure for Technology Goal #7:


Total estimated amount for Long-Range Technology Plan is approximately $110,000.00.

Implementation Essentially, the realization of the Long-Range Technology Plan depends on the thorough and consistent

participation and collaboration of administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents. Various actions must

be taken such as implementation, appraisal and evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the long-

range technology plan by each member.


To provide each new and

existing teachers, with an

orientation of the district’s

Instructional Technology

program, biannually.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

Lead Teacher

Department Head

Professional

Development

Online registration

Onsite Log-In

Professional

Development

Evaluations

To provide and maintain a

full time Technology

Support Teacher (TST) to

support, maintain and

manage technology

setbacks.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

TST

Office of Personnel

TST Technology

Support Log

TST Evaluations

Human Resource

Records


Provide a student to

computer ratio of 1:1.

May 2009

July 2012

IT Administrator

Campus Administrator

TST

Inventory

Administrator

Campus

Inventory


In order to integrate the Internet as an instructional resource for teachers and students and increase the number of

students in the participation and utilization of internet actives initial responsibilities must be assigned. Prior

to implementation of Long-Range Technology plan, Campus Administrator, IT Administrator, TST,

MTT/Library Personnel must recognize students’ technology competencies. The parties mentioned above

must regularly meet to communicate and analyze objectives developed.

A. Campus Administrator will meet with:

1. IT Administrator

2. TST

3. MTT/Library Personnel

Consecutively, the Instructional Administrator, Lead Teachers, TST and Department Heads will begin by

distinguishing faculty’s competencies in the integration of technology in instruction and will gather

information on instruction and administration of educational tools (hardware, software, and website) to be

obtained as well as the development of evaluation for staff feedback.

B. IT Administration will meet with:

1. Lead Teachers

2. TST

3. Department Heads

Furthermore, the Instructional Administrator, Lead Teachers, Department Head and Professional

Development Department will ensure every existing and new hired teacher will be provided with the district’s

Instructional Technology program in August and January during staff development or in-service days. In

addition, the IT Administrator along with Office of Personnel employ and appoint a full time TST specifically to

manage, maintain, and support all the utilization of technology resources of the campus.

C. IT Administrator will meet with:

1. Lead Teachers

2. Department Head

3. Professional Development Department

Instructional and Campus Administrators, TST, Inventory Administrator will initiate an up-to-date hardware and

software needs improvement plan, which will include a ratio of one computer per student objective. Initially a

budget must be developed in order to purchase all the necessary hardware and software and provide the necessary

manpower.

D. Campus Administrator will meet with:

1. IT Administrator

2. TST

3. Inventory Administrator

The implementation and progress of the Long-Range Technology Plan will entire depend on the effective

communication, collaboration, and responsibilities of all parties involved. Revision and constant update will

assist in the evaluation progress as well as the effectiveness of the Long-Range Technology Plan. Each

individuals input, suggestions, and support will tremendously influence the outcome of the Long-Range


Technology Plan. Most importantly, all findings will be posted on BISD’s website for parent, teacher,

student, administrator and staff access.

Evaluation

The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if the Long Range Technology Plan reflected the goals

established. The Texas STaR Chart allows the district to monitor each of these components. The Texas

STaR Chart will be analyzed thoroughly by various departments, including the Instructional Technology

Department, in order to determine targeted areas as well as early technology areas of improvement. In

addition, the Texas STaR Chart will assist in the development of goals and key areas for future technology

plans. However, other recommendations may be applicable for the evaluation of the long range technology

plan. Initially, the development of a technology committee by campus administrators, consisting of teachers,

administrators, and technology personnel will meet to determine and develop new strategies. The technology

committee’s responsibilities include the review of the result of the Texas STaR Chart and determine key

areas of improvement for a new long range technology plan. The new plan can be posted in the district’s

website and may be reviewed by faculty and the community to allow suggestions and revisions. In

conjunction with administration, the technology committee will assist and formulate a final formal review.

Essentially, either evaluation process must maintain open communication with campuses, departments, and

administration to determine a financial plan as well as any developing concerns regarding technology. In

addition, each campus should have continuous support from administration as well as continuous monitoring

from Lead Teachers to persuade and influence the use of technology by faculty for curriculum and

instruction.

Other forms of evaluation include lesson plan documentation, as well as library and resource lab summary of

use to reveal growth in the use of internet in the class room as an instructional and resource tool for students

and teachers. In order to determine if education and professional development was successful, teachers will

acquire a license or a certificate by performing an assessment at the end of the training. In addition, log-in

records as well as the evaluations of the trainings must be reviewed and reveal if in fact faculty did gain

knowledge through the trainings.


Long-Range Technology Plan Addendum

Administrator: Dr. Arturo Puga

Mrs. A. Gonzalez,

As I read your Long-Range Technology Plan, I was very impressed with the content and the organization of

your diagrams. I am particularly amaze with the technological environment and the enhancement of

academic performance support that this plan provides for all students, parents, faculty and staff. In addition,

I strongly believe that the availability of the plan will allow faculty and community to provide suggestions

and adjustments which it an important part of the plan’s future success. However, there were some concerns

on your implementation plan. Although you express emphasis on collaboration and communication of

parties involved, how are you going to ensure attendance and participation of all members?

However, if you would like specific suggestions or need additional information for your supervisors and/or

professors, please let me know and I will be please to provide my professional views.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jose Arturo Puga

NOTES: Your Long Range Technology Plan is in your box.

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STaR Chart Campus Report Simon Rivera High School

2008-2009

TEACHING AND LEARNING

1. Patterns of Classroom Use

2. Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

3. Content Area Connections

4. Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation (TAC Chapter 126)

5. Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS

6. Online Learning

2 3 3 4 3 2

EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT

1 Content of Professional Development

2 Models of Professional Development

3 Capabilities of Educators

4 Access to Professional Development

5 Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use

6 Professional Development for Online Learning

2 2 3 2 3 2

LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

1 Leadership and Vision

2 Planning 3 Instructional Support

4 Communication and Collaboration

5 Budget 6 Leadership and Support for Online Learning

2 2 2 2 2 3

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY

1 Students per Computer

2 Internet Access Connectivity/Speed

3 Other Classroom Technology

4 Technical Support 5 Local Area Network Wide Area Network

6 Distance Learning Capacity

2 4 3 1 2 2

KEY AREA SUMMARY

Key Area Key Area Total Key Area STaR Classification

I. Teaching and Learning 17 Advance Tech II. Educator Preparation and Development 14 Developing Tech III. Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support 13 Developing Tech IV. Infrastructure for Technology 14 Developing Tech

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