Gorzycki Middle School

Department of Instructional Technology

Instructional Technology Implementation Plan

2010-2011

The Gorzycki Technology PLC has developed this Technology Plan. It is aligned
with the Austin ISD Technology Plan and the State Long Range Plan for
Technology and our Campus Improvement Plan. The strategies focus on goals and
objectives related to Teaching and Learning and Educator Staff Development
related to the use of technology.

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Gorzycki Middle School

Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2010-2011

The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:

Melissa Prepster Vickie Bauerle
Jon Howard Debbie Mauldin
Davi Ingram Elissa Wells
Sara Pietsch

Principal and ITRC Signatures.

Fax this signature page only to Instructional Technology 414-6567. The entire plan should be submitted via email to Marc Thrall.

Vickie Bauerle Melissa Prepster

Principal Instructional Technology Resource Contact

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Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data

School Technology and Readiness – Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing
Criteria and more information can be found online at http://starchart.esc12.net/
Campus STaR chart ratings based on Teacher STaR Charts as submitted to the Texas Education Agency.
Ratings are based on the following scale.
1=Early Tech
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
4=Target Tech
TEACHING AND LEARNING Campus Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use 2 (2)
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content 3 (3)
Content Area Connections 3 (3)
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation 4 (2)
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS 2 (2)
Online Learning 2 (2)
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT Campus Rating
Content of Professional Development 2 (2)
Models of Professional Development 4 (2)
Capabilities of Educators 2 (2)
Access to Professional Development 3 (2)
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 (2)
Professional Development for Online Learning 3 (2)

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LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating

Leadership and Vision 3 (3)
Planning 1 (2)
Instructional Support 4 (2)
Communication and Collaboration 4 (3)
Budget 4 (3)
Leadership and Support for Online Learning 4 (3)
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY Campus Rating
Students per Computer 2 (2)
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 2 (4)
Other Classroom Technology 3 (3)
Technical Support 4 (3)
Local Area Network Wide Area Network 4 (3)
Distance Learning Capacity 3 (3)

Tech Literacy Assessment Results (Elem and MS Only)

Most recent data available from the 5th and 8th grade TLA. Probably last years,to be updated after this years TLA
Grade Level: 8
Date of Assessment: May 17-18, 2010
Number of students tested: 212
Average Scale Score: 243
% Students Met Proficiency Standard: 85
% Students Below Proficiency Standard: 15

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Campus Tech Support

Instructional Technology is supported on this campus through one campus tech, two technology teachers who assist with hardware
and software issues and an ITRC and Technology PLC that facilitate integration and professional development.

Future Vision and Direction

Our campus is very lucky in that we have been equipped with a wide range of technology. Our vision for the next three years is to
provide staff development so that every teacher feels comfortable integrating all of the resources available in their lessons. We want to
see more online learning, paperless student assignments and student driven technology products.

Campus Improvement Plan Alignment

As this is our first year as an incorporated school, our campus CIP is not yet completed. The alignment will be added when it is
complete.

The following goals and objectives are taken from the Austin ISD District Technology Plan. Campuses will focus on four objectives
from Goal 1 and.four objectives from Goal 2.. Campuses may choose to include additional objectives in their Campus Tech Plan. The
entire Austin ISD Technology Plan is available for review.

Goal 1: Teaching and Learning

Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of
technology in education.
Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level.
Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional
objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic
curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child.
Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that
specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.

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Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.

Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development

Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs not only of teachers but of all the members of the
professional education community
Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and
enrichment TEKS.
Objective 2.2: Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student
progress, and establish regular communication with parents and students.
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology
use.

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Goal 1: Teaching and Learning
Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide
specialized courses in Technology Applications.
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence

1. Increase awareness of August, 2010 Tech Teacher Staff development Sign-in sheet from awareness
technology application TEKS Technology awareness session session.
among all staff members. PLC

2. Plan collaboratively to August, Principal TEKS (technology and Teacher lesson plans
develop lesson plans that 2010- May, ITRC all subject areas)
meet technology needs and 2011 Technology
are aligned with TEKS| PLC

3. Mobile labs used for student August, Technology Staff development Mobile lab sign out sheet
centered technology use 2010-May, PLC Demonstration
2011 Librarian classroom

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Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional
objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic
curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence

1. Continue using AIMS for August, 2010- Principal AIMS Student intervention plans based
May 2011
Data Analysis Counselors on data.
Academic and
department
teams

2. Use Tech literacy August, 2010- ITRC Learning.com TLA Staff development sign in
May 2011
Assessment Data to target Tech teachers assessment TLA results
tech literacy skills Staff development to
share / discuss results

3. Complete TELPAS Testing May 2011 Assistant TELPAS TELPAS results

online Principal

4. Analyze student performance August, 2010 – Principal Region XIII Student intervention plans based
May 2011
using iNova data Counselors iNova on data.
Academic and
department
teams

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Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that
specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence

1. Deliver advisory lessons in September, ITRC Learning.com Advisory lesson plan

2010
internet safety to all students Advisory
Lead teacher

2. All students review and sign September, ITRC District Code of Advisory lesson plan
2010
the student Acceptable Use Advisory Conduct
Policy Lead Teacher

3. Communicate with parents August, 2010- ITRC Juan Orozco PTA meeting agenda and sign-in
December,
regarding internet safety 2010
District
Technology
contact

4. Create common expectations August, 2010- Technology Other campus policies Completed expectations.
May, 2011
regarding use of shared PLC
drives, directories and campus Campus Tech
technology resources support
Principal

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Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence

1. Utilize Discovery Streaming August, 2010- Teachers Discovery Streaming Lesson Plans
May, 2011
to deliver Instructional video Classroom observations
to the classroom

2. Students are trained to use August, 2010- Librarian Handout on passwords / Student use of online databases
May, 2011
online library databases as accessing resources
instructional resources.
Library resources are
publicized to teachers and
students.

3. Students are informed about August, 2010- Teachers Meeting to discuss Students use a variety of methods
May, 2011
options for waving and procedures for saving and accessing their
accessing their work online. work.

4. Utilize the innovation stations August, 2010- Teachers Professional Lesson Plans
May, 2011
to deliver instruction and as a ITRC development Classroom observations
means of technology
integration. Students use the
stations to present their work.

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Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development
Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and
enrichment TEKS.
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence

1. Technology staff August, 2010- ITRC Based on staff needs Sign-in sheets
May, 2011
development opportunities Principal Agendas
will be offered in cafeteria- Technology
style rotations. PLC

2. Send a group of 4 teachers to August, 2010- Principal Campus funds Teacher registrations
May 2011
TCEA conference.

3. Provide technology August, 2010- ITRC Tech Applications IPGs Staff development agendas
May 2011
integration professional Technology
development for core content PLC
teachers based on the AISD
Technology Applications
Instructional Planning
Guides

4. Teacher laptops used for staff August, 2010- ITRC Laptops Meeting/ training notices contain
May 2011
development on a regular Principal reminder to bring laptop
basis.

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Objective 2.2: Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student
progress, and establish regular communication with parents and students.
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence

1. Each teacher has a class August, 2010- Principal AISD website system Teacher websites
May 2011
website that is updated ITRC Other website systems
regularly and is linked up to Tech. PLC
the campus website. Campus
webmaster

2. Campus website is updated August, 2010- Principal Gorzycki website Campus website
May, 2011
regularly. Contains links to Campus system
teacher websites. webmaster

3. Teachers collaborate using August, 2010- ITRC As needed (wikis, blogs, Group wikis, blogs or other
May, 2011
online resources and Tech. PLC file sharing systems) collaborative sites.
networks after technology Teachers
PLC provides training in
these methods.

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Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence

1. Provide Just-In-Time As needed Tech. PLC AIMS Training log

professional development on
data analysis using AIMS

2. Provide Just-In-Time As needed Tech. PLC Gradespeed Training log

professional development on
GradeSped and Electronic
Report Cards

3. Provide Just-In-Time As needed Department Online IPGs Training log

professional development on heads Department minutes
AIS Online IPGs

4. Provide Just-In-Time As needed Tech. PLC Atomic Learning Training log

professional development Learning.Com
Atomic learning and
learning.com

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Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student
centered technology use.
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence

1. Teachers and students utilize August, 2010- Librarian Mobile labs Mobile lab sign-out sheet
May, 2011
mobile labs

2. Staff development in the use September, Pilot teachers Quizdom clickers Lesson plans
2010
of Student Response Systems District Classroom observations
(Clickers) resource Training sign-in sheet
contacts
Quizdom

3. Teacher have opportunities As needed Tech. PLC Teacher laptops and Training log
for training on Teacher related software
Laptop including Acrobat
Pro, Photoshop Elements and
other software.

4. Investigate and pilot August, 2010- Tech. PLC To be determined by Tech PLC meeting notes.
May, 2011
collaborative learning sites for ITRC committee
teacher and student use.

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