Web Conference

During the web conference I attended, I was able to communicate with other colleagues and confirm answers to questions that I had been wondering. Through the discussion, I was able to see how blogs and blogging no only benefit me, but my colleagues find them beneficial as well. Beginning an assignment that involves creating a blog, presentations, and posts seems daunting at first. I was able to present informtion about my campus and learn about others' campus as well. Blogs are a great way to stay connected and learn from other colleagues.

Evaluation Planning for Action Plan

Evaluation of the Technology Action Plan

·         Assess technology competencies through PDAS.

·         Monthly surveys from teachers and students concerning learned and implemented technology.

·         Assist teachers in developing online communication systems to collaborate and self-assess.

·         Bi-Annual reviews of progress within the campus Long Range Plan for Technology and the Campus Improvement Plan.

·         Track student achievement to see if technology is impacting student success on state standardized assessments.

·         Ongoing informal interviews with teachers are conducted by the campus technology support staff.

·         Professional Development feedback.

Increased documentation of technology integration into lessons.

Professional Development Planning

2010-2011 Campus Action Plan

The analysis of the Texas STaR chart and interviews with students, teachers, technology personnel and administration has revealed a need in the areas of Teaching and Learning. The goals, strategies, and objectives are evaluated by the District Technology Steering Committee (DTSC) and by the Site Based Decision Making Committee on the campus level. The Campus Improvement Plan is revised annually. The revisions use the Long Range Plan for Technology as a guideline. The goal of the following campus action plan is to improve technology regarding Teaching and Learning, based on the district and campus Long Range Plans for Technology and the District Technology Staff Development Plan:

Professional Development:

• Evaluate teachers’ needs regarding technology through conducting walk-throughs
• Interview teachers to determine their abilities regarding technology
• Compile and analyze data to provide quality professional development that targets teachers’ needs and weaknesses
• Provide professional development targeting the benefits of using technology effectively in the classroom
• Continually monitor and assess teachers’ progress in the implementation of using technology effectively in the classroom for instruction
• To improve Teaching and Learning, professional development would focus on:
• Smart Board Use in Math/Science curriculum
• Smart Board Use in Literacy curriculum
• The Use of Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts
• The Use of Power Point, Excel, Windows Movie Maker, One Note

Data Gathering and Analysis:

• In an effort to streamline data gathering, our campus is beginning to use AWARE to quickly access and analyze student assessment information.
• Access for student documentation should be improved to locate student information in one central location.