The Texas long-range plan for technology annual report went in depth in each section. The basic breakdown is as follows: In infrastructure for technology, there were 107 more schools that were rated Target Tech in 2007-2008 than there were the school year prior. That means that students have more access and direct connectivity for computers at all times. All these classrooms or schools had a Wide Area Network or WAN and were equipped with the appropriate technology. Data also shows that in 2007-2008 about 250 more schools moved up from Target tech to Advanced Tech. Also, in 2007-2008, 500 or so fewer campuses were rated Developing tech. Early Tech also dropped by about half, from 174 down to 94. What this basically states is that the State of Texas's actions towards implementing a solid plan for Technology improvement is working. I know that just at our campus i see more teachers in school talk about or ask about new technology that will help them teach children in the newest and most exciting ways possible. Three years ago our campus had ratings in some areas in the single digits (a very early developing tech) and now in Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support and in Infrastructure for Technology we rank in the Advanced Tech category. I think (at least at my district) we are taking the STaR chart and Technology aspect of our job seriously. I think teachers in district realize that if they don't learn the latest and greatest technology they may get left behind or even worse replaced. I think Texas has taken huge strides in the Technology department and although much is a monetary issue, i think as compared to the rest of the nation we are on the right track.
Reference:
Scott, Robert, . Texas Education Agency, Texas Education Agency Executive Management. (2008). Progress report on the long-range plan for technology, 2006-2020 Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency. Retrieved from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665
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