What Is STaR Chart? And Why Should I Care? By Kathy Wade

What Is STaR Chart? Data regarding our use of technology Covers 4 areas of technology Questionnaire at the beginning of the year Correlates with the Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 To see the Long Range Plan click here

Why Should I Care? Aligns with NCLB Sets goals for teacher and student use of technology Will shape the future of our classrooms Determines a lot of our professional development

STaR Chart Data--DHS 06-07 07-07 08-09 09-10 Teaching/Learning 14 11 12 Educator Preparation & Development Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology 15 Return to What is Star Chart? To see more STaR Chart data, click here

Teaching/Learning Students fully engaged in learning process Equalize the learning environment Technology integration transforms the teaching process Students are active participants in the learning process

Educator Preparation and Development “Teachers must be able to prepare students for their future in a manner that assures that all students will not simply survive, but truly thrive in the world that awaits them.”

Educator Preparation and Development Provide educators with skills to transform teaching and learning Preparation systems model the appropriate use of technology Ongoing professional development

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Model use of technology Take a leadership role in assuming others use technology as well Serve as a catalyst for change Envision, fund, and assess the use of technology

Infrastructure for Technology High speed, anytime, anywhere connectivity Safe, secure, flexible, scalable, and reliable Skilled individuals available ensure reliability of equipment and support effective uses of technology

What Does This Mean for Me? Expect: Incorporation of project-based learning in C-scope lesson plans Professional development related to using technology and integrating technology use Administrators open to new ideas that involve all students using technology Appropriate hardware and software available for your classroom needs Return to beginning

References Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/LRPTCompleteDec06.pdf Texas STaR Chart, http://starchart.esc12.net/