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Medford Public Schools
Technology Committee Report
April 13, 2011
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Introduction
This plan reflects the districts vision, goals, andobjectives for teaching and learning, and the roles thecommittee envisions that technology will play inimplementing the districts goals. The plan is intended
to provide direction for the School Committee, schoolsuperintendent, administrators, teachers, support staff,parents, and students in designing the effectiveintegration of technology in our schools by increasingstudent engagement; improving differentiated
instruction; and developing 21st century skills such asdigital citizenship, creativity, problem solving, criticalthinking, and collaboration.
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Introduction
Our mission is to provide all students with the
skills to be successful and responsible 21st
century citizens.
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Teaching and learningdrive instructional
technology
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We Must Create a Learning
Environment that:
ENGAGES students in learning process and that
requires students to process concepts and
information
use high level thinking skills to solve problems and
create solutions
work cooperatively
communicate effectively
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Blooms Taxonomy
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What is:
Current State of Technology inMedford Schools
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The State of Technology
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State of Technology
Ratio of students to computers, PRESENTLY, in the Medford Public Schools: 2:1
100% of classrooms connected to the Internet
100% of computers connected to the Internet
100% of classrooms connected to the Local Area Network
Medford maintains an up-to-date web site, managed by a full time Web Master,
which includes information for students, teachers, parents and community
members
100% of all schools allow students to use computers before and after school
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Computers in the Schools
2000 - 2009 2010-2011
School
Computers
Administrative and Student
High School 430
Vocational 163
Curtis-Tufts 18
Andrews 391McGlynn MS 337
Brooks 278
Columbus 257
McGlynn Elem 341
Roberts 272
Total 2487
School
Computers
Administrative and Student
High School 340
Vocational 150
Curtis-Tufts 18
Andrews 330McGlynn MS 340
Brooks 252
Columbus 241
McGlynn Elem 215
Roberts 234
Total 2120
16% reduction in computers this year and on a
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Status of Computers in the Schools
Andrews and McGlynn Middle Schools (Phase 1)
All hardware (computers, monitors, printers, LCD
projectors) purchased in 2001.
10 years old
Brooks, Columbus, Roberts Elementary Schools (Phase 2)
All hardware (computers, monitors, printers, LCD
projectors) purchased in 2003.
8 years old
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2 MAJOR CONCERNS
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- 1 -87.3% of district-wide computers are on an outdated
Operating System (OS 2000)
Computers are running Internet Explorer 6 and cannot be updated to IE 7
Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Shockwave, Quicktime
can no longer be updated on Windows 2000.
Most sites used by the students require these updates. Therefore, the
number of web sites used by teachers and students is quickly diminishing.
New equipment cannot be installed as it cannot operate on Windows 2000.
Due to the out of date operating systems, testing and assessment, required,(in the future) by the Department of Education, will not be possible.
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-2 MACHINES CAN NO LONGER BE REPAIRED
Spare parts are becoming increasingly more difficult to purchase (if at all). We can no
longer get spare Motherboards for some of the computers.
This year it took 3 months to receive replacement fans for computers while vendors
searched all inventories.
Inventory of cannibalization is getting low. We no longer have any old machines from
which to utilize spare parts.
Lack of adequate technology funds severely limits the purchase of new hardware,
parts and supplies.
LCD projectors and printers are failing due to their 10 year age. In several instances the
bulbs and toner are no longer available.
Broken equipment is not cost effective to repair.
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How usable is our
Technology?
What does this mean for our future
of Medford education in
Medford Public Schools???
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W
hat Should be:The Future of Technology in
Medford Schools
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The 21st Century School
Wireless network for all buildings
Students and faculty will have access to: mobile devices
Workstations
Internet instructional applications
Printing
computer labs
curriculum
Classrooms will be designed to allow students to be activeparticipants in the learning process
Teaching and learning will be extended beyond theclassroom and possible 24/7
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Technology allows access to and engagement in
learning for students with a wide range oflearning styles, needs and interests.
Technology Opens Doors for ALL Learners
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As a public school district,
it is our responsibility to educate every student
In order to accomplish this we must:
Engage every student in learning
Ensure that all students with all of their diversity are
able to access learning and express what they know.
Technology makes this possible.
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Assistive Technology
Individual Student LevelPrescriptive, explored after
problem is identified
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Teacher LevelReact Responsively to
classroom/individual needs
Universal Design for LearningAll Learners Curriculum Level
Proactive InstructionalDesign
3 Important Concepts to help us to educate all students
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Faculty/Staff Technology Use Survey
Survey conducted in October 2010
how they are currently using technology and what they would like to
do with it
139 staff in district took survey
All levels: elementary, middle, high school
All content areas: math, ELL, SPED, foreign language, science, health, etc.
All different staff members: Teachers, support staff, and administrators
47% favor 1:1 model and see it as most effective mode of instruction over
clusters of computers in a classroom, visiting a computer lab for
technology instruction, or sharing laptop carts
When asked what technology they want that they dont currently have
access to, most wanted an LCD projector, Smartboards, and computers
that function properly
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Faculty/Staff Technology Use
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Faculty/Staff Technology Use
What would they like to do with technology? Finding still images online or using digital cameras to capture
and upload images
Teaching students how to treat others in a respectful manner
online Teaching students how to verify internet content through hands-
on research
Playing a structured game where students assume differentroles and need to collaboratively solve a mystery/problem
Researching different perspectives around a current news event
or public discussion Creating and/or viewing animations that explain scientific
processes
View real-time aerial images of different areas of the world.
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Other School Districts
President Obama recently visitedTechBoston Academy, a unique highschool where technology is the bridgethat connects students to their learningand where every student has a laptop.
Whats happening here is working. Weknow what works. Whats required,then, to get results from any school isno longer a mystery. And that meansthere cant be any more excuses from anybody.
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Other School Districts
Approximately 24% of all school districts with student populationsof more than 2,500 are planning 1:1 laptop initiatives. AmericasDigital Schools 2006: A Five Year Forecast, a report by the Greaves Group andthe Hayes Connection
States with 1:1 initiatives: Maine, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas
Local schools with 1:1 initiatives (current and planning): Millis,Beverly, Burlington, TechBoston Academy, Chatham, GatewayRegional, Westfield, Hampshire, Plymouth, Natick, Easthampton,Windham (NH), Winthrop, to name a few.
In a survey of 51 school districts in the state last May we conductedonline, 33% have students computers in an approximately 1:1configuration, whether its student laptops, desktops in theclassroom, or mobile carts.
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Other School Districts
Windham, NH Burlington, MA
Mr. Calvin, Burlington High English teacher, on hisexperience using iPads in the classroom:
This was an unparalleled success. Student enjoyedthe work, were engaged at a higher level that I mightnormally expect, and produced work at a very highlevel. It's worth noting that this was a positive examplefor me as well- I was able to be mobile, and interactwith students seamlessly and effortlessly. It was nice tosee technology work without any noticeable effort.
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Other School Districts
Wayland has been piloting one-to-one computingwith a few dozen math and science students thisyear
Malden High is experimenting with laptops in theclassroom
Woburn has modified laptop program in allelementary schools
Andover High School is piloting digital textbooksand is looking at the iPad
To highlight just a few examples!
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Lets have a little competition at school and get
ready for the future. I will use a laptop and you will
use paper and pencil. Are you ready? I will access up-to-date information - you have a textbook that is 5 years old.
I will immediately know when I misspell a word you have to wait until its graded.
I will learn how to care for technology by using it you will read about it.
I will see math problems in 3D you will do the odd problems.
I will create artwork and poetry and share it with the world you will share yours with
the class.
I will have 24/7 access you have the entire class period.
I will access the most dynamic information yours will be printed and photocopied.
I will communicate with leaders and experts using email you will wait for Fridays
speaker.
I will select my learning style you will use the teachers favorite learning style.
I will collaborate with my peers from around the world you will collaborate with peers
in your classroom.
I will take my learning as far as I want you must wait for the rest of the class.From Milton Chen's book Education Nation - Six Leading Edges of Innovation in our Schools
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What tools do students use to
complete their homework?
20th Century 21st Century
What are the tools of the classroom?
Do students do homework the same way they did 20 years ago?
10 years ago? 5 years ago?
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Why 1:1? Engagement:
Reduce drop out rates
Improve attendance rates
Improve graduation rates
Improve percentage of students going to college
Decreases in behavior problems Collaboration
among students,
among teachers on approaches and strategies of how tointegrate technology into their teaching,
Improved student organization of notes and assignments Improved communication between student, teachers,
parents
Immediate access to research materials to answerquestions as they occur.
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Why 1:1?
Benefits include:
infusion of technology into all aspects of teachingand learning and provides the tools and skills
necessary to make students college and careerready
Improved ability to provide differentiatedlearning through customized instruction
providing equity for all students and their familiesregardless of socio-economic status
Ease of performing formative assessments.
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What is needed to successfully
implement 1:1?
Computers become TOOL to facilitate learning
not add-on to curriculum
Redefinition of curriculum to focus onclassroom investigations & collaboration
Teacher Professional Development
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Cost Savings:
Reduced costs for textbooks
Less printing
assignments, homework, announcements, testing,
grading, and teacher feedback can be sharedelectronically
Outdated technologyincurs significant supportand hardware costs.
Ability to offer enhanced curricula using free orlow cost internet applications.
Retain students in Medford Public Schools
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District 1:1 VisionA computer for every child
Teachers/Specialists (all levels) Laptop, LCD projector, interactive device, document
camera, printer
Elementary & Middle School
Computing device for every student 1:1 access to device during school day
High School Computing device for every student
1:1 access to device 24/7 during school year
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District 1:1 Vision
Desktop PCs in computer labs
Allow access to:
Specialized software
Standardized testing
Desktop PCs in library For access to online research databases, journals, etc.
Printing
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How to get There
I dont care how far along youare on the path. I just want you
on the path.- School Principal George Couros
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Potential Timeline March 2010 - April 2011
Develop upgrade plan
April - May 2011
SC approval of upgrade proposal
May - June 2011
Develop detailed proposal for bond
June - July 2011
Obtain bond funding
September October 2011
Create proposal for vendors
October November 2011
Review and select vendors
December 2011 January 2012
Develop implementation plan and professional development plan
February August 2012
Train faculty and staff
May August 2012
Install wireless network and equipment
September 2012
Open 21st century schools
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Technology Upgrade Proposal/Medford Public Schools/April 13, 2011
After 18 months of:
Trips to school systems
Apple, Microsoft Seminars
Vendor presentations
Committee meetings
Research
Discussion
Expertise
Vision
Input from teachers, students, staff, parents, community members, IT professionals
The Technology Advisory Committee has brought forth this
proposal.
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1:1 Devices for Students
1:1 Devices for Teachers, SpecialistsUpgrade existing labs
Upgrade existing Libraries
Replace clusters with carts
At:
Elementary
Middle
High and Vocational
Curtis TuftsDistrict-Wide Personnel
Administrative Personnel
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Device Total: $5,060,350.00TODAYS TECHNOLOGY AT TODAYS PRICES