Deciphering The Texas Star Chart: By Jeffrey Bergman Edld 5352 - 1182 November 29, 2009

Deciphering the Texas STaR Chart By Jeffrey Bergman EDLD 5352 - 1182 November 29, 2009

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Define STaR Introduce STaR Chart relevance MHS Results 2006-2009 Summary/conclusion

What is the STaR Chart?  School Technology and Readiness  Its purpose is to address the technology advancements of individual teachers and campuses/districts  The chart addresses the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (2006-2020)

STaR Chart key areas:  Teaching and Learning  Educator Preparation and Development  Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support  Infrastructure for Technology

Layman’s terms  Are teachers and districts helping students become better 21st Century learners?  How compliant are campuses, and what technologies are available to students?

Levels of Progress  Early Tech  Developing Tech  Advanced Tech  Target Tech

Early Tech Level of Progress  Early Tech indicators are a few of the following:  Instruction is teacher-centered  Skills of teachers include multi-media and use of the internet  There is no campus technology plan  There are 10 or more students per computer, dial-up connectivity and no web based learning

Developing Tech Level of Progress  Developing Tech indicators are as follows:  Instruction is teacher-directed and students use technology on an individual basis  Skills of teachers includes technology for administrative tasks and classroom management  The campus has a Long-Range Plan for technology  5-9 students per computer with most rooms connected to WAN/LAN

Advanced Tech Level of Progress  Technology is integrated into foundation area TEKS  There is an integration of technology into teaching and learning  Campus plan is supported and there are grants along with local funding  4 or less students per computer with all rooms connected to WAN/LAN

Target Tech Level of Progress  Teacher serves as a co-learner and activities are seamlessly integrated into TEKS  There are regular technology-supported, learner-centered projects  Campus plan is focused on student success  There is on-demand access for every student

McKinney High School

McKinney High School  Alternates between Developing and Advanced Tech  Has it’s own student-created news websitehttp://www.mhsnews.net/  Has many available technology resources, but lacks in areas of educator preparation

Summary Area of MHS 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0

Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Instructional Support Infrastructure for Tech 20062007

20072008

20082009

Summary and Conclusion

 MHS showed a weakness in Educator Preparation & Development (3 point drop in three years based on staff responses)  MHS shows strength in Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support (Advanced rating for the past two years)