Ranada Smith Lamar University Conroe ISD Technology Plan

Arsham states that, “Teaching material and teaching style must reflect the change in the real world, which students may not know because they have not been there yet” (Arsham 6).

A school district must have a clear vision of how the tools of technology can be used to improve teaching and learning. It is through envisioning the future that possibilities are translated into goals, goals into plans, and plans into actions. The capacity of the school/district, through leadership, to operate from a shared vision of technology that is characterized by the vision that, A comprehensive, integrated approach to technology-enriched teaching and learning will improve student performance. CISD Vision

Number of Campuses 54 Total Student Enrollment District Size 25, ,999 Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 32.74% District Background

Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet 54 Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet % Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 3225 Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet % District Connection to Internet

Computer/Student Ratio 3 student(s) for every computer Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher(s) for every computer Computer Ratio

Registration - student demographic information - parent/guardian information Medical - student immunizations - clinic visit documentation - processes to check student immunizations to the state law Student Information System Features

Schedule - make changes to individual student schedules - submit requests for scheduling (secondary only) - have a scheduling process that can schedule above 90% of student requests without manual intervention Grades - Report Cards - Transcripts (high school only) Student Information System Features

- TREX (Texas Records Exchange) - Progress Reports - Teacher grade books PEIMS (Public Education Information Management System) - the Texas data that must be submitted to TEA - submissions happen 4 times a year with extremely detailed requirements Federal Reporting Office of Civil Rights Reporting Student Information System Features

CISD will provide technology infrastructure, tools, and solutions to meet the administrative requirements of the District and to maximize learning. CISD Technology Goal

Tolley and Shulruf (2009), stated that, “The function of data are to provide the building materials to construct a clear and accurate picture of the school, its students and their performance, and its relationships with other institutions and the community” (p. 1201).

The Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of the district. Texas STaR Chart ( ) Star Chart

The Texas Teacher STaR Charts is an assessment tool developed around the four key areas of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology Texas STaR Chart ( ) Star Chart

The Long Range Plan for Technology 4 Targeted Areas Maximize Teaching and Learning Infrastructure to Support All Functions Support Administration and Operations Enhance Professional Practices

As stated in the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (TLRPT), “There is no one- size-fits-all model to language teaching and learning” (49).

Campuses will have the technological resources to support the integration of technologies. Technology is seamlessly applied across all subject and content areas. Students will be technology literate by the end of 8 th grade. Maximize Teaching and Learning

2010 Performance % met standard Measure 2011 Target Performance Indicator % met standard Measure Installed equipment Maximize Teaching and Learning Star Chart (TL) > 16STaR Chart >17 Successful completion of technology applications course or proficiency test (85%) Successful completion of technology applications course or proficiency test (88%)

Ongoing, sustained, high-quality professional development is essential to prepare teachers to meet the needs of their students by increasing student engagement and learning (TLRPT pg 76).

Teachers and administrators will have the technological resources to enhance professional practice. Professional development focuses on the technology capabilities of educators Enhance Professional Practices 2010 Performance % met standard Measure 2011 Target Performance Indicator % met standard Measure Installed equipment STaR Chart (EP) > 15STaR Chart (EP) > 17

The infrastructure of a school is the critical element of support for all aspects of technology (TLRPT pg 101).

District WAN, campus LANs, and wireless connectivity is reliable and adequate to support all District operations. Infrastructure to Support All Functions 2010 Performance % met standard Measure 2011 Target Performance Indicator % met standard Measure Installed applications STaR Chart (INF) > 18 Installed equipment STaR Chart (INF) > 20

The process of using technological resources in schools is complex and requires school-wide innovation such as vision-building, administrator commitment, and skilled leadership to play pivotal roles in success. Providing the essential leadership and instructional support is critical (TLRPT 92).

Software applications are installed and maintained to support productive systems for learning and administration. Support Administration and Operations 2010 Performance % met standard Measure 2011 Target Performance Indicator % met standard Measure Installed applications STaR Chart (L) > 18 Installed applications STaR Chart (L) > 19

Evaluation Process: The 4 goals of the Conroe ISD Technology Plan will be evaluated using the objectives under each goal. Evidence related to the objectives will be collected periodically from the Fall of 2009 through the Spring of Evaluation Participants: Curriculum staff, instructional technology staff, teachers, campus technology teams, media specialists, and campus administrative teams will work with an independent consultant and the districts Department of Planning, Research, and Evaluation to implement the evaluation process. Evaluation

Increase appropriate hands on training and resources in technology Continue to use data such as the Star Chart to evaluate the technology. Suggestions

References Arsham, H. (2002, March). Impact of the internet on learning and teaching. USDLA Journal, Retrieved on November 17, 2009, from Conroe ISD Technology Plan (2011). Conroe ISD Technology Plan, Retrieved on May 12, 2011 from School Technology and Readiness (2011) Star Chart, Retrieved on May 12, 2011, from

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (2010). Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, Retrieved May 13, 2011, from Tolley, H., & Shulruf, B. (2009). From data to knowledge: The interaction between data management systems in educational institutions and the delivery of quality education. Computers & Education, 53, pg References