It may be easy for some
to find the STaR chart very complicated and difficult to understand at first
glance. One possible reason for this lies in the fact that the information
needed to complete such a chart may come from many different sources. Teachers
may not be privy to information that the principal, accountant or head of
departments have. I found the chart to be very comprehensive as it seeks to
address: Educational Benefits, Hardware and Connectivity, Professional
Development, Digital Content, Student Achievement and Assessment on four
different levels. However, some of the options under the different levels were
very specific and schools may find it difficult to fall into a particular
level, perhaps more options at the different levels may prove to be more
prudent. Overall, I found the chart to be quite useful in long term planning, allocating funds for
ICT and examining overall use and progress.
I found the Mankato Scale to be more specific to teachers in
the classroom. It allowed teachers to assess their own use and knowledge of
specific software in the classroom. The
information retrieved here can be useful in assisting teachers in their professional
development. It enables teachers to identify the level at which they are using
the software, reflect and aim for higher levels.
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