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Texas Star Chart. Weslaco High School Yolanda Martinez. objectives. Texas Star Chart Four Key Areas Focus Areas Progress Scale WHS Star Chart Data Three Years Consecutively Possible Factors Affecting Variances Recommendations. Teaching and Learning. TL1: Patterns of Classroom Use
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Texas Star Chart Weslaco High School Yolanda Martinez
objectives • Texas Star Chart Four Key Areas • Focus Areas • Progress Scale • WHS Star Chart Data • Three Years Consecutively • Possible Factors Affecting Variances • Recommendations
Teaching and Learning • TL1: Patterns of Classroom Use • TL2: Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content • TL3: Content Area Connections • TL4: Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation • TL5: Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS • TL6: Online Learning
Educator preparation & development • EP1: Content of Professional Development • EP2: Models of Professional Development • EP3: Capabilities of Educators • EP4: Access to Professional Development • EP5: Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use • EP6: Professional Development for Online Learning
Leadership, administration, & Instructional support • L1: Leadership Training • L2: Planning • L3: Instructional Support • L4: Communication and Collaboration • L5: Budget • L6: Leadership and Support for Online Learning
Infrastructure for technology • INF1: Students per Computers • INF2: Internet Access Connectivity/Speed • INF3: Other Classroom Technology • INF4: Technical Support • INF5: Local Area Network/Wide Area Network • INF6: Distance Learning Capacity
Progress scale • Early Tech • Developing Tech • Advanced Tech • Target Tech
Possible factors for variances • Restructuring of High School • High School Re-Design Process (HSRP) • Bill Gates (Began 2006-2007) • Block Scheduling • Created Learning Communities • Increase in Technology (i.e. equipment) • Maintained Technology Staff Numbers Over Time • Technical Support Rated Low and Decreasing
Possible factors cont. • Not Enough Time for Staff Development • Technology Training Focused on Elective Teachers • Teacher Lack of Understanding of Star Chart • Subject to Individual Interpretation
recommendations • Provide More Training • Create Uniform Interpretation • Continue Technology Walk-Throughs by Campus Technology Coordinator (CTC) • Increase Staff Development on Technology Integration • Increase Star Chart Awareness to All Administration and Teachers