Science

How are we supporting technology integration in our content area? We are using Vernier labs at all grade levels. Teachers' projects include technology such as Powerpoints, word processing, some teachers use Excel spreadsheets and graphing, students make movies using Movie Maker as part of projects. Virtual labs and simulations are used as pre-practice/additional practice. Clickers.

- How are you embedding technology into your professional development? Powerpoints, Clickers, Document Cameras, Computers used. Provide PD for using tech with students such as the Vernier probeware. Eduphoria.

- How is it embedded and aligned to your curriculum? Technology is embedded in labs. MS TEKS 4A involves using technology in class (probeware, computers, calculators, etc) HS TEKS 2F & 2G.

- Is it aligned with a Unit? six weeks? Embedded in all units year-long.

Brainstorm what systems are currently in place. How did it develop? TEKS demand tech use/integration. We look for ways to embed tech.

What are our roadblocks? __Log in times. Access__ to the complete array of available devices/sharing equipment including probeware, Clickers, etc. Some people have tech and some don't--ex. Clickers. Lack of frequency of use for some probes/labs.

How are we measuring the success of implementation? Teacher and student use of technology. Student familiarity with lab equipment and computer use.

How are we measuring the outcome? Assume new TEKS will lead to STAARS questions. District unit tests contain some questions involving technology