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

2. 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,
To see the Long Range Plan click here

3. 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

4. STaR Chart Data--DHS 06-07 07-07 08-09 09-10 Teaching/Learning 14 1112
Educator Preparation & Development
Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support
Infrastructure for Technology 15
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To see more STaR Chart data, click here

5. 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

6. 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.”

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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
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11. References
Long-Range Plan for Technology, ,
Texas STaR Chart,