STaR Chart Reflection

For my reflection; I chose the area of Teaching and Learning. Over the three year span of 2005 - 2008, the state STaR chart reflected little growth in this area. The greatest percentage of teachers were classified as Developing Techs. The description of a developing tech is as follows:

Instruction is teacher-directed. Students regularly use technology on an individual basis to access electronic data and develop communication and presentation projects. Minimal technology is used in the Foundation TEKS. Most TEKS are met K-8. At least 2 technology application courses are taught at the high school level. This is for the developing tech. The goal is to have all campuses reach Target Tech level. At this level teachers are facilitators, mentors, and co-learners. Students have on demand access to all appropriate technologies to complete assignments woven into core content subjects. All TEKS are met K-8 and at least 4 Tech App classes are taught at the high school level.
I think Teaching and Learning is critical because this is the area where learning takes place. It is important to train teachers to provide instruction that will facilitate learning with technology. This will take required staff development, class observations, collaboration with other teachers for all educational staff. Staff should be made aware of the Long-range technology plan for Texas, the district, and the campus. We are encouraged or required to participate in the NetDay Speak Up and completing the STaR Chart with realizing their importance.