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Texas STaR Chart
• What is STaR chart?
• Key Areas and STaR Chart Levels
• 2009-2010 Campus STaR Chart Information
• Campus Statewide Summary
Agenda
• School Technology and Readiness
• Online resource tool for self-assessment on effective integration of technology skills
• Determines campus progress towards meeting their goals of Long-Range Plan for Technology
• Must be completed every year online by teachers
• Used in technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluation of progress
What is STaR?
Key Areas• Teaching and Learning
• Educator Preparation & Development
• Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
• Infrastructure for Technology
STaR Chart Levels(Rated 1-4)
1=Early tech 2=Developing tech 3=Advanced tech 4=Target tech
Teaching and Learning
Categories Rated:• Patterns of Classroom Use• Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital
Content• Content Area Connections• Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation • Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS• Online Learning
Educator Preparation & Development
Categories Rated:•Content of Professional Development•Models of Professional Development•Capabilities of Educators•Access to Professional Development•Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use•Professional Development for Online Learning
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Categories Rated:• Leadership and Vision• Planning• Instructional Support• Communication and Collaboration• Budget• Leadership and Support for Online Learning
Infrastructure for Technology
Categories Rated:• Students per Computers• Internet Access Connectivity/
Speed• Other Classroom Technology• Technical Support• Local Area Network/Wide
Area Network• Distance Learning Capacity
Any Questions?
Resources
http://starchart.esc12.net/
http://www.google.com
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665