The Long-Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) targets recommendations in four areas; Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support; and Infrastructure for Technology. The first progress report on this plan was published in 2008.
The Texas Campus STaR Chart was designed to align with the LRPT and is used for planning, budgeting, and evaluation of technology projects. The STaR Chart provides a profile for campuses and places them into one of four categories: Early Tech, Developing Tech, Advanced Tech, or Target Tech. The available data from 2008 states that 25% of all campuses are at the Advanced Tech level with 9% at the Target Tech level. This is an improvement from previous years, but what does it mean. It means that all of the Technology Applications TEKS are being met by the time students complete 8th grade and the high schools are teaching at least two to four Technology Application courses.
There is also progress in Educator Preparation and Development with a small increase in the number of campuses at the Advanced Tech level and 67% rated as Developing Tech. The majority of teachers have taken professional development courses on the integration of technology in their content area. Teachers are using technology for instruction and management tasks.
All campuses need an infrastructure for technology to allow students and teachers to use the tools and skills needed to be successful. Our students expect to have anytime access to digital tools and resources. "With the help of collaboratives, Education Service Centers, and with local, state, and federal funds, districts in Texas are making great strides in infrastructure and creating a strong sense o community" (p. 130).
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