Educator Preparation and Development is part of the four areas of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. It is to ensure that teachers graduate from an educator preparation program that models current technology in instructional and administrative practices PreK-12. It also makes sure teachers exit educator preparation programs knowing how to use technology effectively in the teaching-learning process as demonstrated by the SBEC Technology Applications Standards. Additionally it develop new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive and customized for the individual learner and is set in place to ensure full integration of appropriate technology throughout all curriculum and instruction.
In this area we have made progress in the past 3 years increasing in 2 increments slowly progressing towards Advanced Tech. We have made the biggest stride in EP4 which is Access to Professional Development. According to the 2009-2010 STaR chart data our campus has progressed nicely in the area. We were at an EARLY Developing Tech status in this area 3 years ago with a total of 10 points but now are closing in on Advanced Tech as of late with a total of 14 points. We fit the majority of Texas's population with around 70% fitting the Developing tech category. Although 27% of the state is in the Advanced Tech category.
I think that our district has been providing better staff developments as of late in regards to technology but can and should still improve on them. Many teachers at times fret when they find out there is something new they must learn with regards to new technology but must learn to embrace it so we can teach to our children when presented with the opportunity. I think one of the biggest areas we must improve on is Online Learning for both teachers and students. We can and should learn as much as we can from people of ALL cultures and apply the best of that to teaching.
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