VALLEY VIEWHIGH SCHOOL AND THE STAR

CHART ANALYSIS

"The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to

teach himself." -- Edward Bulwer-Lytton

TODAY'S AGENDA: Importance of Technology STaR Chart Introduction Levels of Progress & School Data Looking at Our Future Self-Reflection / Conclusion References

IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY

Texas Long Range Plan for TechnologyFour Phases

Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure of Technology

SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND READINESS

•The STaR Chart is a tool for the planning and assessing of technology.•It is an online resource for District assessment of effective technological integration in the curriculum.•Indicates the District’s status towards reaching their Long Range Plan for Technology.

LEVELS OF PROGRESS

Early TechDeveloping TechAdvanced TechTarget Tech

2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009

Teaching & Learn-ing

17 19 12

Educator Prepara-tion & Development

11 17 12

Leadership, Admin-istration, & Instruc-tional Support

14 17 12

Infrastructure for Technology

21 18 12

2.5

7.5

12.5

17.5

22.5

Valley View STaR Chart Data

LOOKING AT OUR FUTURE

Student Access to computers

Content Mastery Ongoing Professional

Development Smart Boards, CPS

Units, MP3 Players, Fast Forward

1:1 Student computer ratio

Online Professional Training and Immediate Assistance

Better cooperation, and teamwork

What we Have: What we Need:

SELF-REFLECTION

Can We at Valley View Survive Without Technology?• Teachers should complete the Texas STaR Chart report annually• Technology should be integrated into the curriculum to ensure

proficiency.• We Must never get complacent about our future. Our Future is

Now!

REFERENCES:

http://starchart.esc1.net/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/techapp/assess/teksurv.pdf

www.vview.net