Chart Summary

Murphy Middle School

Meeting Agenda- Purpose of STaR Chart

- STaR Chart Classifications

- Campus Data

- Statewide Data

- Campus Trends

- Campus Technological Goals

- Summary

- Additional Resources

Purpose of STaR Chart

STaR stands for School Technology and Readiness

The STaR Chart is a tool to measure how technology is utilized in the classroom and how campuses are progressing towards the state’s Long Range Technology Plan.

Texas Long-Rang Plan for Technology, 2006-2020

STaR Chart Classifications

Four Levels to Classify

• Early Tech: 6-8

• Developmental Tech: 9-14

•Advanced Tech: 15-20

•Target Tech: 21-24

Murphy Middle School Campus STaR Chart Summary

2009-2010 STaR Chart Statewide Level of Progress

In 2010-2011, Murphy Middle School Advanced Tech in all categories, which is above the state

average.

Campus Trends in Data

Campus Goals

• In the past three years, the campus technology level decreased in all areas

• Campus technology level is above the state average

• Innovative use of Technology

• Use technology for student discovery, collaboration, and exploration

• Staff communication on best practices with technology

• Increase technology level in all four key areas of STaR Chart

Summary

• The Texas STaR Chart is a useful tool for our campus to evaluate the use and infrastructure of our technology system

• Improving staff communication will increase staff professional development in regards to technology

• With the increased use of innovative technological studies in the classroom, the campus’ STaR Chart level will increase to a Target Tech level

Texas Long Range for Technology

Texas STaR Chart

Texas STaR Chart Data

Campus Statistics Statewide Annual Summary

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