Week 5 Assignment Reflections

The web conference was advantageous to me for all the tools provided by Dr. Abernathy on how to use the web as an incredibly valuable resource. Cool Tools for Schools are truly invaluable for teachers. Web 2.0 Tools can save school districts a tremendous amount of money. Going to Google and searching for tutorials is a key. You Tube also if an invaluable resource for blog, wiki, etc. tutorials.

I did go back and downloaded the revised Week 5 schedule. I am in the process of interviewing my administrators on their knowledge of Web 2.0 resources and they have been a terrific resource as well.

The web conference was also very helpful to me concerning TK20 and what needs to be done concerning it as a I near closer to getting my degree. Thank you to those of you that asked so many helpful questions and thank you Dr. Abernathy for all the answers.

Technology Action Plan

Technology Action Plan

Goal:  Integration of Technology in the Classroom

Objective:  Participants will learn to implement technology into their classroom learning and using the technology given to help them plan, grade, and teach.

Audience:  All New Teachers and Regular Teachers that need a refresher course and Administration.

Objective/Purpose	Professional Development Activities	Person(s) Responsible	Resources	Timeline	Evaluation Assessment
To teach the teachers to use their teacher web pages.  They will learn to post assignments for students to check when they are absent, or post test reviews and guidance in their studying for tests	Breakfast/Coffee or orange juice New teachers will review handouts on what teacher web pages can be used in classrooms Participants will design their own teacher web page Teachers will share ideas and uses for web page Reflection	Assistant Superintendent, Technology & Information Systems Services (Coordinator) Campus Technology Specialist (Facilitator) Campus Technology Assistant (Facilitator) Principal (Administration) Assistant Principal (Associate Principal)	Computer labs Computers Projector used to show an example of a teacher web page, and to be uses to show step by step on how to make teacher web pages	Date: 2012 First New Teacher in-service day Time: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 am	Campus Technology Specialist and Assistant will evaluate each teacher’s progress and make sure they are working on campus web page.
To teach teachers to use CSCOPE.  This program is what the district uses for making lesson plans; it has lessons and tests for teachers to use in their classroom.  This helps with vertical teaching among departments	All new teachers will learn to use the CSCOPE program so they can plan for their lessons.	(Coordinator) (Facilitator) (Administrator)  (Assistant Principal)	Computer Lab Computer Smart-board Projector	Date: August 2012 First New Teacher In-Service Day 1:00 p.m.-4:00p.m.	Department Heads will be given copies of lesson plans and will be able to see that there is vertical teaching with all lessons.  And how they are being taught.
To Teach Teachers to use the Grade-Speed grading program used by the District.	Breakfast/Coffee or Orange Juice All new teachers will learn to post the assignments and post grades.  Also how to use the program to make progress reports to email to parents and students.	(Coordinator)  (Facilitator)  (Administrator)  (Assistant Principal)	Computer Lab Computer	Date: August 2012 2nd Day of New Teacher In-Service Time: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 am	Teachers will be evaluated by Vicky Holt, Registrar.  All Grades are turned in and verified by Mrs. Holt’s.
To teach the new teachers to use the Smart-Board in their classroom.	Participants will learn to use the Smart-Boards in their classrooms.  They will be able to save notes and post them on their teacher web page.	(Coordinator)  (Facilitator)  (Administrator)  (Assistant Principal)	Computer Lab Computer Smart-Board Projector	Date: August 2012 2nd Day of New Teacher In-Service Time: 1:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.	Teachers will be evaluated by Administration for implementation in classroom setting. Student Data

Texas STaR Chart

TEXAS STaR Chart Presentation for Jason Jaynes EDLD 5352 Week 2:

I tried all three different posting methods and was not able to accomplish getting my PowerPoint posted. I am hoping the link below will allow you to see it.

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/Jaynesman-1319411-texas-star-chart/

5352 Blog Post #1: Texas Long Range Plan for Technology

The State Board of Education passed a Long-Range Plan for Technology in 2006 with the intentions of reaching its goals in 2020. The purpose of this plan was to help the state of Texas keep up with the ever changing area of technology. The plan intends to make sure that Texas schools are implementing ideas to ensure that the students of Texas are able to excel in the area of technology in this new age technology based world.

The first thing the board needed to make sure of was that schools were acquiring and using technology. In order to make this a reality, professional development related to the use of technology would need to be provided. This training and development would be directed toward all those associated with development of students. These skills would need to developed by students so that by the year 2020 all high school graduates in the state would have computer related skills that meet board adopted standards. The plan called for the need to identify and distribute information on technology in schools. The State Board of Education now updates its information on a weekly basis ensuring updates to the plan. They also included in the plan considerations for making technology accessible to students with disabilities.

The expectations of the plan were to be reached by breaking it down into three phases. Phase 1 to hopefully be completed between the years of 2006-2010. Phase 2 between 2011-2015. And Phase 3 between 2016-2020.