1. Introducing from the TexasEducationAgencyits THE
Overview presented by Kyle White for EDLD 5352

2. Why are we here?
In this presentation well answer the following questions:
What is the STaR Chart?
Who developed it?
Why do we have to complete it?
Who will see the results and will they know its me?
What will be done with the information? Whats in it for me?
3. What is the STaR Chart?
STaR stands for School Technology and Readiness
It is a survey meant to gauge how schools are incorporating technology into education
It categorizes readiness into four areas from least ready to proficient:
Early Tech
Developing Tech
Advanced Tech
Target Tech
4. Lets take a look at each section
5. Early Tech
Generally there is a limited awareness of the technology in question and it may even be used occasionally
An educator at the Early Tech stage needs basic training in this area
Infrastructure found to be in Early Tech needs to be developed or put into place
6. Developing Tech
Technology is used often, but in a mostly teacher-centered way
Educators found at this stage need training on how to use more advanced technology in more advanced ways
Infrastructure at Developing Tech would be in place, but not connected or not accessible to students
7. Advanced Tech
Technology is used daily in teacher-led activities and sometimes student-led
Educators at this level know how to use technology and create student-centered lessons that include the technology in the classroom
Infrastructure at this level has almost unlimited access by students and teachers
8. Target Tech
This is the goal for all educationentities
At this level technology is used everyday by the students
Lessons are developed and carried out by students
Infrastructure is state-of-the-art and virtually unlimited
9. Who developed it?
The STaR Chart was developed for the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
It is based around the four key areas of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
10. Why do we have to complete it?
The Texas Education Agency aims to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of their district
The Texas Teacher STaR Chart can assist in the measurement of the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology as specified in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D. It also can identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of research-based instructional goals.
11. Who will see the results?
The results will be used by all stakeholders to track progress toward meeting technology goals
Will anyone know its me?
No. While your answers will be identified as teacher and your administrator can track if youve done it, your specific survey is anonymous
12. Results look like this
13. What will be done with the information? Whats in it for me?
Information collected in the survey is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of their district.
Hopefully, answering this survey honestly will give the administration the guidance it needs to provide you with what you need to succeed in the 21st Century
14. The STaR Chart
While it isnt fun to fill out the STaR chart, it is necessary to help us get to where we need to be. If were going to teach 21st Century students in 21st Century ways and prepare them for the 21st Century then we need to access and plan. The STaR Chart can help us do that.
Complete yours today!