Thursday, March 24, 2011
Long Range Plan
Long Range Plan for Technology
2010 Progress Report on the Long-Range Plan for Technology
2006-2020
The report can be accessed at:
www.tea.state.tx.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147490399&libID=2147490397
In 2001, a need was noticed to address the 21st century learner in the digital world and a plan was started so educators could “keep up” with their students in regards to technology. This report is divided into two main sections. The first section covers the four areas of the Long-Range Plan: Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support; and Infrastructure. The second section is a summary of the services offered by the twenty regional education service centers in meeting the recommendations of the Long-Range Plan.
In the first section, it explains how technology has been impeded into the classrooms through planning and implementation regardless of the schools size, budget, or makeup. It also explains the various laws and state TEKS strands for K-12 that must be taught. In this section there is also a part dealing with internet safety and resources for schools. After this there are 5 pages of descriptions of pilot programs that were put into place and a brief explanation of their purpose and their findings. The next section is one of the most important ones, because it speaks of the states vision and what they want to see by 2020. There must be a clear vision and plan of action to have success.
The remainder of the plan discusses how the STaR data should be read and used to drive professional development and change within the school to help the students become more successful not only in technology, but in life.
2010 Progress Report on the Long-Range Plan for Technology
2006-2020
The report can be accessed at:
www.tea.state.tx.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147490399&libID=2147490397
In 2001, a need was noticed to address the 21st century learner in the digital world and a plan was started so educators could “keep up” with their students in regards to technology. This report is divided into two main sections. The first section covers the four areas of the Long-Range Plan: Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support; and Infrastructure. The second section is a summary of the services offered by the twenty regional education service centers in meeting the recommendations of the Long-Range Plan.
In the first section, it explains how technology has been impeded into the classrooms through planning and implementation regardless of the schools size, budget, or makeup. It also explains the various laws and state TEKS strands for K-12 that must be taught. In this section there is also a part dealing with internet safety and resources for schools. After this there are 5 pages of descriptions of pilot programs that were put into place and a brief explanation of their purpose and their findings. The next section is one of the most important ones, because it speaks of the states vision and what they want to see by 2020. There must be a clear vision and plan of action to have success.
The remainder of the plan discusses how the STaR data should be read and used to drive professional development and change within the school to help the students become more successful not only in technology, but in life.
Technology At Briargrove
Technology at Briargrove
The state of Texas has a long term plan for technology and schools are rated using the Texas Campus STaR chart. This is compiled and rankings are determined by teacher and staff surveys completed toward the end of the school year. After reviewing our STaR data from 2009-2010, the areas that our school will continue to focus on are: Educator Preparation and Development and Instructional Support.
Within these two categories there are subgroups that help schools target their focus. We have already implemented several technology trainings at Briargrove for the teachers and will continue to do so. Our most current professional development was focusing on Smart Boards. This was held last month and was well received. Teachers left the training excited and ready to share what they have learned with the students.
The other specific area of growth shown on the STaR chart is within planning. Briargrove has just ordered a large number of Smart Boards and currently has an Elmo in every classroom. New computers were also ordered, to ensure that at least 2 student computers were in every classroom. The next step will be planning for specific use of the technology and student achievement in all subject areas. As we look at the arrival of our smart boards, teachers are already collaborating with team members and brainstorming ways the smart boards will be integrated into lessons and provide hands on activities for the students.
We have a lot of exciting things happening at Briargrove and we continue to grow as an infrastructure for technology.
The state of Texas has a long term plan for technology and schools are rated using the Texas Campus STaR chart. This is compiled and rankings are determined by teacher and staff surveys completed toward the end of the school year. After reviewing our STaR data from 2009-2010, the areas that our school will continue to focus on are: Educator Preparation and Development and Instructional Support.
Within these two categories there are subgroups that help schools target their focus. We have already implemented several technology trainings at Briargrove for the teachers and will continue to do so. Our most current professional development was focusing on Smart Boards. This was held last month and was well received. Teachers left the training excited and ready to share what they have learned with the students.
The other specific area of growth shown on the STaR chart is within planning. Briargrove has just ordered a large number of Smart Boards and currently has an Elmo in every classroom. New computers were also ordered, to ensure that at least 2 student computers were in every classroom. The next step will be planning for specific use of the technology and student achievement in all subject areas. As we look at the arrival of our smart boards, teachers are already collaborating with team members and brainstorming ways the smart boards will be integrated into lessons and provide hands on activities for the students.
We have a lot of exciting things happening at Briargrove and we continue to grow as an infrastructure for technology.
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