2002-2003 Activities Organized Using the
TEA STaR Chart Areas 

 

UPDATE ON ITLS PROJECTS:

Since June, 2002, the Office of ITLS has had a chance to work on numerous projects and activities. These have involved building the infrastructure needed to accomplish long-term goals, as well district initiatives begun outside the Office of ITLS. It has been a team effort, including hard work on the part of ITLS staff as well as the TAMIS Department.

To appreciate the impact these activities and initiatives have had, they have been organized into the 4 Texas STaR Chart categories. Some of these activities also appear in the Vision 2005 document submitted to--and approved by--Mr. Robert Alfaro in Fall, 2002. However, some do not, even though they have been critical to achieving the auditable steps in the Vision 2005 document for 2002-2003. They are a necessary by-product of the work that has been done to achieve Vision 2005. These are organized into the following areas:

Teaching and Learning	Teacher is facilitator, mentor, co-learner; students are focused on inquiry as technology transforms the learning process. Students work collaboratively to propose, assess, and implement solutions to real world problems, as well as communicate effectively. Technology is integral to all subject areas.
Educator Preparation	Focus on creation, communication of technology-supported, learner-centered projects, vertical alignment of TA:TEKS, and use of the Texas Learning/Library Connection by entire school community. Also, 100% SBEC Standards alignment, educating the community, anytime, anywhere learning activities delivered through a variety of mediums.
Administrative & Support Services	Use of local funds to supplement Tech Allotment, TIF, E-Rate, competitive grants, as well as active support of the campus technology plan. Also, the campus tech plan is focused on student success, administrators using tech for planning and decision-making, assignment of a campus instructional technologist for each campus, as well as incentives for campus-based professional development.
Infrastructure	Providing access (4  or less students to 1 Internet-connected computer) with the adequate bandwidth (and some wireless connectivity) to participate in web-based/online learning, including 2-way interactive video in multiple classrooms, as well as access to district-wide resources. Also, 1 educator per computer and use of specialized technologies such as digital cameras, document cameras and digital video cameras.

Teaching and Learning:

Description: Teacher is facilitator, mentor, co-learner; students are focused on inquiry as technology transforms the learning process. Students work collaboratively to propose, assess, and implement solutions to real world problems, as well as communicate effectively. Technology is integral to all subject areas.

 

Activities:	Description	Evidence
ITLS Web Site with revised levels of engagement, verb analysis of content-area TEKS to show how tech apps are embedded in them, multiple integration units and materials, database of problem-based learning narratives, and Big6 lessons.		View
Multiple Campus presentations on using the LOTI as a framework for understanding technology integration that achieves the StaR Chart Target Technology level.		View
Drafting of MS TA:TEKS Curriculum Development Guidelines		View
Middle School and High School Lab Equipment Standard Clarified		View
Research on the TA:TEKS Course situation at the High School level		View
Teacher Technology Literacy Academy (TTLA)		View
Texas State Capitol Presentation by SAISD Middle School facilitated by ITLS Office in February, 2003.		View
Model Instructional Technology Integration (MITI) Labs to model how technology labs should look like		View
Regional Students' Technology Fair		View
Collaboration with Social Studies C&I Office on Big6		View
GIS Collaboration with Social Studies		View
Keyboarding Initiative at Elementary Schools (e.g. Type to Learn)		View
Purchase and use of Vernier Probes in collaboration with Curriculum & Instruction.		View

 

Educator Preparation

Description: Focus on creation, communication of technology-supported, learner-centered projects, vertical alignment of TA:TEKS, and use of the Texas Learning/Library Connection by entire school community. Also, 100% SBEC Standards alignment, educating the community, anytime, anywhere learning activities delivered through a variety of mediums.

 

Activities:	Description	Evidence
Learning Management System (LMS) Selection Criteria, Presentation and Published Article		View
KLRN TeacherLine Partnership		View
Filemaker Pro Training for Staff		View
ESC-20 Training for Staff		View
eLeaders Online and Print newsletter with searchable grants and research database		View
CUT Training for TIF Schools		View
Creation of the Model Instructional Technology Integration (MITI) Labs		View
Collaboration Projects with C&I		View
Campus Visits to Share LOTI, Big6, etc.		View
Campus Tech Rep Meetings		View
Burbank HS: Outlook Train the Trainers		View
Big6 Initiative & Training		View
Creation of Online Professional Development Modules		View
Library Facilitator Interviews, Selection and Recommendation
NetVision20 Contract
Online Campus Webmaster Handbook
Online Geometric Reflection form
Outlook Training Materials Development and Coordination/Tracking for the Technology Department
Professional Development Planner Implementation
Purchase and setup of the ITLS Web & Database Server
Purchase of Impatica & Camtasia to create online modules
Remote Control of ITLS Servers
SNAP IT Server for sharing work documents.
Summit Presentations Shared online
TA:TEKS Course Guidelines for Middle Schools
TIFTECH Training
UTSA TechConnect
Video Software Comparison
Teacher Technology Literacy Academy (TTLA) Development and Implementation Planning (formerly Technology Literacy Institute).
Middle School TA:TEKS Course Development/Curriculum Writing
Macromedia Studio MX Institute

Administrative Support

Description: Use of local funds to supplement Tech Allotment, TIF, E-Rate, competitive grants, as well as active support of the campus technology plan. Also, the campus tech plan is focused on student success, administrators using tech for planning and decision-making, assignment of a campus instructional technologist for each campus, as well as incentives for campus-based professional development.

Activities:	Description	Evidence
100% Campus StaR Chart Collection (web-based) and submission to TEA Infrastructure		View
Accelerated Reader Program Pilot		View
Campus Assessment Tool Pilot		View
Campus Instructional Technologist (CIT) Interviews and Monthly meetings		View
Campus Technology Enhancement Visits		View
CIT Handbook & CIT Support Web Site with training offerings.		View
District Gradebook Selection Committee and review of various products (including GradeSpeed, Ed-Soft, PowerSchool).		View
District Gradebook Selection Rubric		View
Library Media Services Director Position Filled		View
Coordinator Job Description Revised and Interviews made		View
Library Usage Survey (web-based)		View
MARC Records Funding Secured and MARC RFP Committee and Process supported		View
NCLB Proposal to the District		View
Online Campus Access Survey
Performance Information for Public Education (PIPE)
RFP for Integrated Learning System (ILS) with rubrics and research
StarOffice Software Introduction into the District for staff use on school computers
TASA Technology Leadership Academy: Cohorts 1 and 2
TCEA 2003 State Conference: 76 participants who will contribute 2 presentations each to the ITLS web site to create a district-wide virtual library of presentations.
Technology Integration Coordinator job description revision and approval
Texas Library Connection Usage Reports
Training of 3 IT staff members as TASA TLA Facilitators at no cost to SAISD
Training of 5 SAISD staff members in Problem-based Learning approach at no cost to SAISD
Internet Drivers License Proposal

Infrastructure

Description: Providing access (4  or less students to 1 Internet-connected computer) with the adequate bandwidth (and some wireless connectivity) to participate in web-based/online learning, including 2-way interactive video in multiple classrooms, as well as access to district-wide resources. Also, 1 educator per computer and use of specialized technologies such as digital cameras, document cameras and digital video cameras.

 

Implemented
Distribution of Office Computers from the TAMIS Department to needy libraries. Distribution of iMacs to AR Pilot campuses Loan of key video equipment to Campus Instructional Technologists (CITs) to facilitate campus-level broadcasting and collection of information. Distribution of Macromedia Studio MX software to Middle School campuses Planning of PreK-8 Initiatives