1. Technology Needs Assessment Presentation for Los Fresnos HS
Technology Leadership
EDTC Project 3
Jaime Villarreal

2. Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart
The Texas Teacher STaR Chart has been developed around the four key areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, :
Teaching and Learning;
Educator Preparation and Development;
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support;
Infrastructure for Technology.

3. First the Star Chart analysis was made of the years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010- 2011.
The areas that revealed a need of a more specific analysis were the following:
Technology Applications (applying technology into curriculum or teks)
Use of Online Learning
Professional Development
Instructional Support
Technical Support

4. Los Fresnos High School Campus STaR Chart Data Analysis
Key Area 1: Teaching and Learning
1=Early Tech =Developing Tech 3=Advanced Tech Target Tech
TL1
Patterns of classroom use 2
TL2
Frequency/Design of Inst. Setting 3
TL3
Content Area Connections
TL4
Technology Applications
TL5
Student Mastery of Technology Applications
TL6
Online Learning
Total 16 14 15
Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of technology in education.
A decrease is noted in the second year in the areas Technology Applications and Online learning. There was an increase in the third year only in Technology Applications.

5. Los Fresnos High School Campus STaR Chart Data Analysis
Key Area 2: Educator Preparation and Development
1=Early Tech =Developing Tech 3=Advanced Tech Target Tech
EP1
Professional Development Experiences 3 2
EP2
Models of Professional Development
EP3
Capabilities of Educators
EP4
Access to Professional Development
EP5
Levels of Understanding & Patterns of Use
EP6
Professional Development for Online Learning
Total 14 12 15
Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs for all the members of the professional education community. There was a decrease in the second year in Professional Development, Levels of Understanding and Patterns of use. There was an increase in the third year in Models and Access of Professional Development and Level of Understandings and Patterns of Use.

6. Los Fresnos High School Campus STaR Chart Data Analysis
Key Area 3: Leadership, Admin. & Instructional Support
1=Early Tech =Developing Tech 3=Advanced Tech Target Tech L1
Leadership and Vision 3 L2
Planning L3
Instructional Support 4 2 L4
Communication and Collaboration L5
Budget L6
Leadership & Support for Online Learning
Total 21 17 20
Administration and Support Services addresses the role of the technology leader to create a shared vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and hence use data for sound decision-making and continual assessment of effective technology for improving student learning. There was a decrease in the second year in the area of instructional support, communication, collaboration and budget. In the third year there was a slight increase in instructional support, communication, collaboration and leadership and support for online learning.

7. Los Fresnos High School Campus STaR Chart Data Analysis
Key Area 4: Infrastructure for Technology
1=Early Tech =Developing Tech 3=Advanced Tech Target Tech
INF1
Students Per Computers 3 2
INF2
Internet Access Connectivity Speed 4
INF3
Other Classroom Technology
INF4
Technical Support
INF5
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
INF6
Distance Learning Capacity
Total 20 14 18
Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and human infrastructure (the capabilities or proficiencies of those who use the technical components). The infrastructure of a school is the critical element of support for all four areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology. There was a decrease in the second year in all sections and a slight increase in some sections in the third year.

8. Technology Goals Teaching and Learning
To improve the academic achievement and technology literacy of all students
A progressive implementation of the Technology Academy will continue at the High School in order to improve instruction and learning and comply with the Technology Application TEKS Ch. 126

9. Technology Goals Educator Preparation and Development
To provide ongoing, sustained professional development for: teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the classroom and the library media center

10. Technology Goals Administration and Support Services
To provide supporting resources, such as services, software, other electronically delivered learning materials, and print resources, that will be acquired to ensure successful and effective uses of technology
To use technology effectively to promote parental involvement and increase communication with parents
Create a shared vision and encourage the appropriate integration of technology

11. Technology Goals Infrastructure for Technology
Improve existing technology infrastructure in order to improve instruction, reduce cost, increase access to technology and comply with the Child Internet Protection Act
To enforce a policy of Internet safety that includes measures to block or filter content for both minors and adults to certain visual depictions

12. Needs Assessment Survey Table
Key Area of Concern
Related Question
Technology Applications (applying technology into curriculum or teks)
Have you received any type of training on the implementation of technology into your curriculum (teks)?
Use of Online Learning
Has the implementation of technology into your lessons been:
Not difficult b) somewhat difficult c) very difficult
Would you be interested in more training to learn about technology applications in your subject area?
Have you received training on using online learning?
Professional Development
Has the technology training you’ve received been helpful in the improvement of student performance?
How would you rate the technology training you have received: a) very helpful b) somewhat helpful c) not helpful
Instructional Support
When creating lessons that require using technology is there someone in the administrative team that provides assistance when needed?
For which of the following reasons did you stop using a specific technology tool in the classroom: a) lack of troubleshooting support b) lack of training c) fear of technology d) bad experience e) none
Technical Support
When experiencing difficulties with instructional technology have you received help within reasonable time?
What has been the most effective way of obtain technical support when needed? a)phone call b) c) campus work order d) none

13. Needs Assessment Survey

14. Needs Assessment Survey

15. Survey Results

16. These two questions demonstrate that teachers have been trained to use technology in the classroom but not enough to remove the difficulties being experienced in the implementation.

17. Teacher are showing high interest in obtaining specific technology training in their subject area. In question 4 only 40% of teachers surveyed have received training on online learning.

18. There is a greater number of teachers surveyed that state that the technology training received has had an positive impact in the improvement of student performance. The rating given to the technology training was an even spit between “very helpful” and “somewhat helpful”.

19. When creating lessons the require using technology only half of the surveyed teachers had access to administrative assistance. The leading reasons for the lack of using technology included lack of training and troubleshooting support.

20. Based on these two questions it could be concluded that the best method to receive on time assistance for technology implementation is by campus work order.

21. Conclusion
Based on the needs assessment survey that was administered to the math department at Los Fresnos High School we come to the following recommendations:
Subject specific technology training is needed.
Online training is needed and will become useful in providing further training in the form of webinars.
Provide a specific contact person of support for teachers within the administrative team.
Monitor and keep log of troubleshooting concerns that need to be addressed immediately.

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