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= = Welcome to Nimitz Online learning to improve technology use and integration in the classroom!  Members include: · Thalia Chaney – Principal · Laura Bosquez – Academic Dean of Instruction · Julie Walker – Science Facilitator/Dept. Chair · Scott Horner – 7th grade Science · Sandra Geisbush – 7th grade STEM Science · Deborah Mcelreath – 8th grade Science · Rosanna Ruiz – Math Facilitator/Dept. Chair · Diana Franco – 7th grade Pre-AP/GT Math The purpose of this online learning community is to share and discuss ideas on how to improve technology use and integration in the classroom. Looking at the data for Nimitz from the Texas Campus STaR Chart, Nimitz has shown no growth in the past 3 years. With the guidelines put out by "No Child Left Behind Act" it is imperative that Nimitz have a plan of action on how to improve the use and integration of technology in the classroom. TEXAS CAMPUS STaR CHART FOR NIMITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-08: 8 2006-07: 8 || 2008-09: No Data 2007-08:Early Tech 2006-07: Early Tech || There has been no growth as observed by the data. || 2007-08: 10 2006-07: 10 || 2008-09: No Data 2007-08:Dev. Tech 2006-07: Dev. Tech || There has been no growth as observed by the data. || 2007-08: 14 2006-07: 14 || 2008-09: No Data 2007-08: Dev. Tech 2006-07: Dev. Tech || There has been no growth as observed by the data. || 2007-08: 14 2006-07: 14 || 2008-09: No Data 2007-08: Dev. Tech 2006-07: Dev. Tech || There has been no growth as observed by the data. ||
 * Summary Area || Key Area Totals || Key Area STaR Classifications || Trends ||
 * Teaching & Learning || 2008-09:No Data
 * Educator Preparation & Development || 2008-09: No Data
 * Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support || 2008-09: No Data
 * Infrastructure for Technology || 2008-09: No Data
 * Looking at the STaR Cart data and knowing that the rating range is 6 to 24 it is obvious that Nimitz has a long way to go. The area which requires the most attention is Teaching and Learning. This means that the technology being used in the classroom is mainly done by the teacher with little to no student involvement in the use of that technology. I am looking for ideas on how to improve student involvement in the use of technology. Teachers in the science department have attended several pullouts recently where the use of technology to increase student use in the classroom was demonstrated. I would like your thoughts and ideas, maybe something you have done or observed where students are involved in using the technology in the classroom. ????????????????????