Activites


 * 1. View the Texas Long Range Plan for technology and provide your view on technology.

|| -The purpose of this activity is to discuss the importance of technology and its implementation in schools. Therefore, it is essential that we are familiar with the TLRP before we begin our discussion.

-The Texas Long Range Plan for Technology provides a detailed vision for technology.

- Access the TLRP at [] or my abridged notes on the TPRL by clicking here

-You can read this information without using the wikispace; however, you response must be included on the wikispace. This activity will take between 1-4 hours. This depends upon whether you access my notes or the url to the TLRP. You can include your input on the home page of the wiki to discuss the importance of technology in class and in our schools. This should take between 15-30 minutes. ||
 * 2. Take the TA Inventory. || -By taking the TA Inventory, you will determine your individual strengths and weakness when it comes to using technology.

- The TA Inventory is a self-assessment and determines your knowledge and skills in Foundations, Information Acquisition, Solving Problems, and Communication of the TA TEKS.

1) You can access the TA Inventory at the following link: []

2) After accessing the website, you can either print out or keep track of your yes/no responses on a sheet of paper.

3) Input your results on the chart at 4) After filling in the chart you should be able to determine your strengths and weaknesses regarding technology.

-This activity can be done independently of the wikispace. It takes between 20-45 minutes to complete. ||
 * 3. View Texas Campus STaR Chart for your district. || -The purpose of this activity is so that everyone is aware of where his/her district is in terms of the STAR area classification. This information will also serve to inform them on the areas of greatest strength and weakness at their campus regarding technology.

-The Texas STaR Chart is used to evaluate a campus’ progress toward meeting the Long Range Plan for Technology. It is also used to plan for budgeting and technology resources.

1) Access the Texas Campus StaR Chart at http://starchart.esc12.net/ 2) Click “Campus Data Search.” Choose the year from the drop-down box. Then type in the name of your school district (without “ISD”). Click “Simple Search.” 3) Click on your campus, and the STaR chart will appear.  -This ativity can be done without being on the wikispace. It should take between 5-10 minutes.     ||
 * 4. Discuss next meeting date. || - We need to establish a certain day for holding meetings and posting new information. This will ensure everyone knows when to check the wiki for updates.

- Go into the Meeting Times and place an (x) on the day of the week that works best for you. If everyone agrees, then we will meet once a week on that day to exchange information.

-This will take between 5-10 minutes. ||