MACARIO GARCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL FORT BEND I.S.D. BY: KRISTI BURKHALTER EDLD5362-ET8008 LAMAR UNIVERSITY FEBRUARY 2010 Focus on Technology Plan

Why have a technology plan? One simple answer: Our children’s future depends on it. “…integrating technology into instruction tends to move classrooms from teacher-dominated environments to ones that are more student- centered” (Russell and Sorge, 1999).

How are we currently doing? STaR Chart records Produces a profile for GMS to reach goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology & No Child Left Behind Used to plan for technology budgets and progress

4 Key Areas of Focus Teaching and Learning (TL) Educator Preparation and Development (EP) Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support (L) Infrastructure for Technology (INF)

4 Levels of Progress & Score Ranges Early Tech (6-8 points) Developing Tech (9-14 points) Advanced Tech (15-20 points) Target Tech (21-24)* * our goal for level of progress in all areas by 2020

Teaching and Learning GMS Key Area Totals: “Developing Tech” Texas Key Area Classification: 69.7% scored “Developing Tech” in Texas in

Educator Preparation & Development GMS Key Area Totals: “Developing”“Advanced”“Developing” “Developing” Texas Key Area Classification: 74.2% scored “Developing Tech” in Texas in

Administration & Support Services GMS Key Area Totals: “Developing” “Developing”“Advanced” “Advanced” Texas Key Area Classification: 49% scored “Developing Tech” in Texas in % scored “Advanced Tech” in Texas in

Infrastructure for Technology GMS Key Area Totals: “Developing”“Advanced”“Developing” “Developing” Texas Key Area Classification: 57.2% scored “Advanced Tech” in % scored “Developing Tech” in

GMS Summary: Areas we must improve: 1. Teaching & Learning 2. Educator Prep. & Development 3. Infrastructure for Technology

Strengths Weaknesses All Leadership, Admin, Instructional Support Professional Development Experiences Internet Access Connectivity Speed LAN/WAN Students per computer Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Patterns of Classroom use Content Area Connections Taking Professional Development Opportunities GMS Strengths & Weaknesses to Focus our Plan

Teaching & Learning Infrastructure for Tech. Combine technology to collaborate with parents/community Take advantage of distance learning opportunities Use available wikis, blogs, and networks to enhance learning Four or less students per internet connected computer Try out streaming video, podcasts, applets, and animation What we can do to improve our plan

DRAFT EXPECTED EARLY 2010 AREAS TO INCLUDE: PRODUCTIVITY TEACHING ASSESSMENT LEARNING NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN (15 FEB.2010) National Educational Technology Plan

References Texas STaR Chart. Macario Garcia Middle [Data file]. Retrieved from t=Fort%20Bend%20ISD&campus= Russell, J. & Sorge, D. (1999). Training facilitators to enhance technology integration. Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 13(4), 6. National Educational Technology Plan (15 Feb. 2010). Retrieved from