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Vision 2005: 2003-2004 Activities

 

The 2003-2004 initiatives build on 2002-2003 activities, and continue to be correlated to No Child Left Behind strategies, as well as SBEC Educator Technology Competencies and the Texas STaR Chart. These overarching strategies are shared below and are referenced in each of the auditable steps and activities:

Strategy 1: Enable the students, teachers, and administrators of SAISD to effectively integrate technology into the teaching and learning in the District.
Aligned to NCLB Title 2, part D, SubPart 1, Sec.2416 (a) (1) A, B, C)., SBEC Standards I-V

Strategy 2: Use digital content appropriately to enhance learning so as to change the learning process, allowing for greater levels of inquiry, analysis, interest and collaboration, creativity, content production and student achievement.
Aligned to NCLB Title 2, part D, SubPart 1, Sec.2416 (a) (1) A, B, C)., SBEC Standards I-V

Strategy 3: Schools will have in the CIP a technology plan to integrate digital content and current hardware into teacher instruction and student learning.
Aligned to NCLB, Title 2, Part D, SubPart 1, Sec. 2416 (a) (5)). SBEC Standards I-V

Strategy 4: Create a seamless integration of feedback loops among parent, community, and schools where parents and community interact to create content with students and learning takes place continuously at school and at home.
Aligned to NCLB, Title 2, Part D, SubPart 1, Sec. 2416 (a) (4)).SBEC Standards I-V

Strategy 5: Increase the availability of electronic and print resources to support equity, excellence, and foster information literacy in District Learning Resource Centers.
Aligned to NCLB, Title 2, Part D, SubPart 1, Sec. 2416 (a) (6-7), SBEC Standards I-V

2003-2004 Activities
NCLB/SBEC Correlation Auditable Step & Link
Status
Web Artifacts (if any)
Strategy
1

1) Administer needs assessment that measures the Level of Technology Implementation (LOTI), addressing 3 domains for every teacher, librarian and campus administrator in SAISD.

72% - Final Participation
Strategy
1
2) Implement Data-Driven Administrator Seminar for vice-principals to help them assess technology integration in the classroom.
85%
Strategy
1
3) Implement Data-Driven Administrator Seminar for principals to help them assess technology integration in the classroom.
100%
Strategy
1-3,5

4) Enable the students, teachers, and administrators of SAISD to effectively integrate technology into the teaching and learning in the District.

Specific Activities--click on title to see more--include:

Technology Integration Academies (Problem-based Learning, etc)
2003
100%
2003-2004
100%
Technology Literacy Institute (TLI)
2003-2004
95%
2003-2004
50%
2003-2004
100%
2003-2004
100%
2003-2004
100%
Online Lesson Plan Repository
2003-2004
80%
Summer Computer Camps
2004
0%
SuperSub Initiative for TASA TLA Campuses through Tech Integration Academies
2003-2004
50%
2003
70%
LOTI-based Video Library
2004
100%

 

Ongoing
Strategy 1
5) Create a plan to evaluate, select and implement a district-wide electronic grade book and attendance tracking system and develop a calendar for campus staff training.

100%

Strategy 1, 2, 4, 5
6) Maintain ITS web site for communication, program awareness, information dissemination and to support online, web-based curriculum modules providing anytime, anywhere access to professional development.
100%
Strategy 1, 2, 4, 5
7) Maintain ITS web site components that incorporate digital video/audio that show staff modeling best teaching and learning practices.
100%
Strategy 1 & 2
8) Design and implement Technology Literacy Institute in line with SBEC Standards, including tutorials and online competency assessments.
100%
Strategy 1 & 2
Design and implement content-area specific curriculum activities at LOTI Level 3 and higher in collaboration with Curriculum & Instruction that can be used with the Curriculum Management System.
40%
Strategy 1
Maintain and refine a district-wide professional development tracking, web-based and database system to maximize training opportunities for staff (a.k.a. Professional Development Planner).
100%
Strategy 3
Facilitate campuses updating the Texas Campus STAR Chart.
100%
Strategy
1 &2
Use digital video distribution system (DVDS) appropriately to enhance learning so as to change the learning process, allowing for greater levels of inquiry, analysis, interest and collaboration, creativity, content production and student achievement.
100%
Strategy
1 & 2
Continue to develop Middle School Technology Applications: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TA:TEKS) 1 semester course curriculum that reflects a project-based approach to information problem-solving and technology literacy using core-curriculum.
100%
Strategy
1 & 2
Implement Middle School Technology Applications: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TA:TEKS) 1 semester course curriculum that reflects a project-based approach to information problem-solving and technology literacy using core-curriculum.
60%
Strategy
1, 2, 3
Work with campus administrators to update the list of campus technology representatives and/or, preferably, employ a campus instructional technologist from campus technology committees to provide monthly representation and campus staff development from each school in the district.
100%
Strategy
1, 2, 3, 5
Continue to publish a monthly eNewsletter that spotlights innovative integration of technology into the curriculum, as well as information literacy and problem-solving for staff.
100%
Strategy
1, 2, 3, 5
Continue to model use of information problem-solving approach known as the Big6 as a way to help teachers develop activities at LOTI Level 3 and above.
100%
Strategy
4
Create a seamless integration of feedback loops among parent, community, and schools where parents and community interact to create content with students and learning takes place continuously at school and at home.
Ongoing
Strategy
4
Continue to implement an annual technology fair that shows the SAISD community how technology integration, communication and assessment (e.g. CMS, district grade book) are accomplished in the district.
100%
Strategy
4
Work with Curriculum & Instruction to model how the Curriculum Management System can be used to share online resources for parents and community.
100%