Focusing on Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation & Development, Leadership, Administrations & Development, and Infrastructure for Technology is important to reach the goals of the vision set forth in the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. All are equally valuable, but I would like to focus on the area Leadership, Administration and Instructional Technology Support.
The progression and growth of technology on a campus is in direct correlation to effective leadership and administration. For teachers to implement technology effectively in their classrooms, it is important for administration and leadership teams on campus to share visions and expectations. Administrators must share the impact technology has on students and model the effective use of technology throughout the school. Administrators should model the use of technology through daily tasks as well as the use through data analysis. Administrators are the driving force for change and must develop a technology plan with a shared vision.
The progress in the area of Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support on our campus according to the Texas Campus STaR Chart Summary has been steady. We have remained at the same key area totals and classifications for three consecutive years. We are maintaining Advanced Tech. From 2009-2010 our collaboration increased, but our budget score decreased, while still maintaining 20 total points. In comparison to the state, our campus was classified above the state average in all four areas. As of 2007-2008, the Campus Statewide Summary demonstrates that there is a very low percentage of districts still at the Early Tech classification, and that the majority of districts are at the Developing Tech classification. This proves that progression is occurring. Nationally, progress is also being made. The Department of Education has stated the strong leadership is necessary in revolutionizing our traditional methods of teaching.
The local, state, and national technological trends all show that they are headed toward reforming students' educational experiences. Information and communication technologies are powerful and can enrich students' education. Technology is a crucial, perhaps even the most important, component of successfully preparing our students for the 21st Century.
I feel that my campus is very innovative and advanced in technology. My recommendation for improvement in this area is to refocus our funds toward effective professional development.
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