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= Technology and its Integration in Education. Tarrant County College, NW= ="Are we there yet?"= ==My purpose for the deepend is two-fold. First, to examine the role of technology and technology integration in education. Second, to examine and analyze data such as the School Technology and Readiness (STaR) charts for schools in order to determine its curriculum and technology integration progress.==

TCCD faculty, Ray and Steve, Program Coordinator, Lee, Program Support Jamie, and Media Support, Karen**
 * Panel Members:

In response to the Texas Education Code and the federal mandates of //No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D.// a technology plan was developed for the state of Texas called The Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006 - 2020 (TLRP). The plans purpose was to ensure that students in Texas schools would be technologically prepared to compete and meet the challenges of the 21 century. The TLRP recommendations are organized into four (4) key areas; Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology. Progress towards meeting these goals is indicated on the STaR charts by four levels of tech; Early Tech, Developing Tech, Advanced Tech, and the goal, Target Tech.
 * Background****:**

Western Hills H.S.
 * Case Studies:**

Are information technology tools being fully utilized in vocational education? ** Is Western Hills H.S. making progress toward meeting the goals of the TLRP?
 * Discussion Points:

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 * Notes:**