Sam Houston MST CenterTechnology Action Plan

Technology Improvement Goal: To improve the instructional use and structure of the technology on campus and increase the STaR Chart Key Areas from Developing Tech to Advanced Tech.

Action StepsWhat will be done?

Person(s) ResponsibleWho will do it?

ResourcesWhat funds, time, people and materials are needed?

TimelineBy when

(day/month)?

MonitoringHow will you gauge progress toward the

goal?

EvaluationHow will success be determined?

Action Step 1: Evaluate teachers’ knowledge of the technology and its uses and their knowledge on how to integrate it during instruction as well as what they know about the school’s infrastructure by having them complete the State Educational Technology Directors Association Survey (SETDA). Review STaR Chart data to inform teachers of its usefulness and how AEIS data is affected as well as identify the technology goals of the CIP.ISTE /NETS*A Connection-Visionary Leadership: “… inspire and facilitate among all stakeholders a shared vision of purposeful change that maximizes use of digital-age resources to meet and exceed learning goals, support effective instructional practice…”[1]

Administrator, Dean of Technology and Dean of Instruction

Funds: NoneTime: 30 – 45 minutesPeople: Teachers to take the survey and Administrators.Materials: copies of results of survey.

Wednesday (early dismissal day) First day of school

Outcome of results from the SETDA, reflective discussions and how teachers utilized the data.

After the survey teachers fill out a form and identify their professional development needs for the successful implementation of technology in their instruction.

[1] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Visionary Leadership; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm

Action StepsWhat will be done?

Person(s) ResponsibleWho will do it?

ResourcesWhat funds, time, people and materials are needed?

TimelineBy when

(day/month)?

MonitoringHow will you gauge progress toward the

goal?

EvaluationHow will success be determined?

Action Step 2:Create a “STAR” (Students and Teachers Assessing Resources) Team to collaborate and assess the technology resources and needs of the school. Students will survey other students on their uses of technology and ask for suggestions on how they would like to use technology in the classroom, results presented to the STAR team. Based on the data the STAR team collected they develop a professional development plan that will positively affect students’ learning.ISTE /NETS*A Connection-System Improvement:“…collaborate to establish metrics, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and share findings to improve staff performance and student learning.”[1]

Principal and Dean of Instruction, and STAR Team

Funds: Cost of training per teacher approx. $250 per teacher.Time: 1-day for survey, 3 hours to review results and provide feedbackPeople: 4 students and 6 teachers, 2 from each grade level and Dean of InstructionMaterials: Copies of student surveys,

October 2010. Number of teachers successfully completing professional development courses on technology.

Classroom observations, AEIS report and end of semester student surveys.

[1] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Systemic Improvement; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm

Action StepsWhat will be done?

Person(s) ResponsibleWho will do it?

ResourcesWhat funds, time, people and materials are needed?

TimelineBy when

(day/month)?

MonitoringHow will you gauge progress toward the

goal?

EvaluationHow will success be determined?

Action Step 3:Based on the data collected from surveys, observations and the STAR Team suggestions implement a comprehensive on-site online and/or group professional development program for teachers needing assistance on integrating technology in their instruction and develop a plan for updating technology hardware/software.ISTE /NETS*A Connection-Digital-Age Learning Culture and Excellence in Professional Practice: “…provide learner-center environments equipped with technology and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of all learners.”[1] “…allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing professional growth in technology fluency and integration.”[2]

Principal, Dean of Technology, Dean of Instruction, Business Manager

Funds: Allocate $10,000 for purchase of new hardware and/or software.Time: Throughout current school year. People: Teachers and students, Dean of Instruction to provide professional development.Materials: Copies of surveys to students

2009 – 2010 School year

Teacher observations and survey students at the end of each semester.

Results from Benchmarks, TAKS, AEIS data and STaR Chart

[1] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Digital-Age Learning Culture; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm[2] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Excellence in Professional Practice; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm

Action StepsWhat will be done?

Person(s) ResponsibleWho will do it?

ResourcesWhat funds, time, people and materials are needed?

TimelineBy when

(day/month)?

MonitoringHow will you gauge progress toward the

goal?

EvaluationHow will success be determined?

Action Step 4:Analyze the positive effects the new implementations of technology had on instruction by evaluating all data collected throughout the school year. Make necessary modifications to the plan for the next school year if needed.ISTE /NETS*A Connection- Digital Citizenship: “…ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources to meet the needs of all learners.”[1]

Principal, Dean of Technology and STAR Team.

Funds: NonePeople: Dean of Technology and STAR Team.Materials: Copies of TAKS results, AEIS report and STaR Chart data.

June of 2010 Provide and end of year survey to both students and teachers to gauge how the changes affected the learning.

Evaluate the key areas of improvement in the STaR Chart as well as AEIS data to determine effects on instruction.

[1] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Digital Citizenship; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm