Digital Learning Environment

Central Valley School DistrictJanuary 16, 2013

Introductions

• Mr. Nicholas Perry, Assistant Superintendent• Mr. Shawn McCreary, High School Principal• Mr. Edward Eimiller, Technology Coordinator• Ms. Rebecca Bosco, Chemistry• Ms. Courtney Montecalvo, Algebra II

Text Book Purchases

• 2009-2010 Elementary Text/Workbooks• 2010-2011 MS/HS Textbooks• 2011-2012 MS/HS Textbooks• 2012-2013 MS/HS Textbooks• 2013-2014 Transition Year• 2014-2015 Transition Year• 2015-2016 New Textbook Cycle

Textbook Cycle

Todd Lane2015-2016 Reading/LA2016-2017 Math2017-2018 NA2018-2019 Social Studies2019-2020 Specials

High School2015-2016 English2016-2017 Math2017-2018 Science2018-2019 Social Studies2019-2020 WL/Specials

Middle School 2015-2016 Reading/English2016-2017 Math2017-2018 Science2018-2019 Social Studies2019-2020 WL/Specials

Center Grange2015-2016 Reading/LA2016-2017 Math2017-2018 NA2018-2019 Social Studies2019-2020 Specials

Looking to the Future• Interactive Textbooks

– How it will change the delivery of instruction– Where the content will come from– What device will be used– Management and Procedures– What will the cost be (Time and Money)

• Hardware• Software• Infrastructure• Curriculum Development• Professional Development• Maintenance and Replacement• Implementation• Human Capacity

– Community Support

Our Plan• Apple Partnership• Pilot the use of interactive textbooks in each of the 2 secondary buildings over the next two

years (math, science, reading/language arts, social studies)• School Visits

– Secondary– Elementary

• Two years to study the feasibility of interactive textbooks vs. traditional hard copy text books– To include the feasibility of 1:1 learning environment (6-12)

• Goals and Objectives• Financial Planning• Device Procurement & Development• End User Support• Curriculum Development• Infrastructure Development

– 2013-14 Teacher Deployment (K-12)– 2014-15 Student Deployment (6-12)– 2015-16 Labs (K-5)

• Beaver Partnership – Content Creation– Professional Development

Why the iPad

• User Interface.• Volume of available apps.• Perfect size and weight for all ages.• Screen resolution.• Number of accessories and add-ons for

classroom projects.• Cost

Student iPad and Accessories

• 32GB Black WiFi Only iPad (NOT 3G/4G)

• OtterBox Defender Case (This case should never be removed)

• USB/Dock Cable• iPad Power Adapter

iPad Security• Subject to the district’s Acceptable Use Policy• District Apps Only• District E-Mail• No Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter)• Photo/Video/Audio will be subject to district

archiving.• Case protects against drops, dust and

scratches. DOES NOT protect against liquid.– Case doesn’t work if removed. Case is to be left

on at ALL TIMES.

iPad Care, Maintenance and Procedures

• Insurance– All devices are insured from accidental damage and

normal wear and tear– Any damage needs to be reported to the teachers.– Students need to respect the equipment. We are

making an effort to conduct this pilot at no cost to the student however loss or malicious damage will be the responsibility of the student

• Excessive Damage• Use in other classes• Other devices

Instruction

• Technology in the classroom: – An opportunity for students to access

multimedia content more frequently.– Size and portability advantage over

laptops.– Allows for project-based and

interdisciplinary learning in new and exciting ways.

Purpose

• The curriculum will continue to be the focus of instruction.

• The iPad will be used to take notes, submit homework assignments, complete assessments, communicate with teachers, and create projects.

Implementation Timeline

• Stage 1 – The iPads will remain in the classroom.

• Stage 2 – Students will take the iPads home.

• Stage 3 - Students may be permitted to use iPads in other classrooms.

Expectations

• Students are to respect the equipment and report any issues or damage to their teacher.

• Students will utilize the iPad like any other course required tool.

• Students will be responsible to bring a fully charged iPad with them daily as it is part of their course material.

First Semester PilotThings We Learned

• Growing Pains• Surveys– Early Results Have Been Positive

Technical Support

Central Valley Website

Questions