STaR Chart Data Analysis A. P. Solis 2008-2011 STaR Chart Data Analysis Joey Garza EDTC 6342 Technology Leadership July 15, 2010

School Technology and Readiness What is the STaR Chart? School Technology and Readiness It is an online resource for TEACHERS. It assesses the needs and sets goals for the use of technology in the classroom. Data can support funding or other resources including professional development. Conceptualizes the campus or district vision of technology.

The STaR Chart describes what technology looks like in: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure for Technology Early Tech (1), Developing Tech (2), Advanced Tech (3), and Target Tech (4) are terms used to describe the technological progress.

Key Area 1 – Teaching & Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Content Area Connections Technology Applications Implementation Online Learning Personal

We’re getting there!

Key Area 2 – Educator Preparation & Development Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding & Patterns of Use Professional Development for Online Learning

Capabilities are up!

Key Area 3 – Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support Leadership & Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication & Collaboration Budget Leadership & Support for Online Training http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_728f7So9F_E/TM7Pf-4vu3I/AAAAAAAAAKI/QV51o-KAZvI/s1600/the-communication-process.jpg

Communication is the key!

Key Area 4 – Infrastructure for Technology Students per Computers Internet Access Connectivity Speed Other Classroom Technology Technical Support Local Area Network Wide Area Network Distance Learning Personal

We’re using more technology!

Scoring Key Where do we stand? Wait and see… Score Total Early Tech 1 6-8 Developing Tech 2 9-14 Advanced Tech 3 15-20 Target Tech 4 21-24 HERE HERE Key Area 1 – Teaching and Learning (16) Key Area 3 – Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support (15) Key Area 2 – Educator Preparation & Dev. (13) Key Area 4 – Infrastructure for Technology (13)

Solis STaR Chart Data Analysis Key Area 1 – Remained the same or showed an increase Teachers are incorporating more technology into their lessons and Students are utilizing the various technologies that are available to them Key Area 2 – Some areas had no change, while others had an increase and a decrease There was an increase in the capabilities of educators (YES, we’re getting it!) It showed a decrease in Models of Professional Development (Budget cuts…I assume)

STaR Chart Analysis Cont’d Key Area 3 – Some areas had no change, while others had an increase and a decrease -There seems to be an increase on online learning and -A decrease in communication and collaboration Key Area 4 – There were some decreases - With more technology being used, it is understandable that tech support, speed of internet and connectivity problems will always seem to be an issue

Overall Rating for 2011 14.25 Developing Tech

Reference http://starchart.esc12.net