State of Technology at Postma Elementary

2008-2011

Agenda•Welcome•Introduction to Texas STaR Chart -Uses , key areas and scores•Campus strengths and weaknesses•Ways to improve•Questions/Comments

What is Texas STaR Chart?•It is an educational technology profile.•It measures the progress towards meeting goals of the state Long Range Plan for Technology.•It helps determine the areas of strengths and weaknesses.

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665

Key areas of STaR Chart are:•Key Area 1-Teaching and Learning•Key Area 2-Educator Preparation and development•Key Area 3-Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support•Key Area 4-Infrastructure for Technology

http://starchart.epsilen.com/

Scores: •6-8 Early Tech •9-14 Developing Tech •15-20 Advanced Tech•21-24 Target Tech

2008-09

2009-2010

2010-2011

Strengths-Key Area III: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

Weaknesses-Key Area II: Educator Preparation and Development2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

Technology at Postma 2008-2011

Summary

•We are steadily advanced and strong in the Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support.•We are consistently developing in the Educator Preparation and Development area of technology.

Conclusion

•What should be done to improve?

Suggestions/Comments/Questions