Future Ready Next StepsBoard of Education

September 14, 2015

Overview

Changing Landscape of Education in Unit 4Statement of NeedsCurrent ResponsesNext Steps

Changing Landscape of U4 Ed Tech● Past

○ One or two computers in a classroom○ Text based curriculum○ Teachers working in isolation○ Student achievement measured by class

Changing Landscape of U4 Ed Tech● Current

○ Shared chromebook carts, 1:1 grades 3-5 in seven elementary schools

○ Implementation of text/digital curriculum○ Teachers in Professional Learning Communities○ Students achievement measured by demographic

groups

Changing Landscape of U4 Ed Tech● Future

○ 1:1 2-12, 1:2 preK-1○ Implementation of digital customizable curriculum○ Teachers in Personalized Learning Networks (PLN)○ Students achievement measured by individual

Statement of Need● Everyone needs the skill set and access to be

Anytime Anywhere Learners● We need to provide equitable access to all

learners across the district● Everyone needs opportunities for personalized

learning, engagement, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creation in our professional practice and classrooms

● Everyone will need to be able to effectively use digital tools in their future learning and living

Our Current Response

● Implementation of district-wide wireless access

● Increased bandwidth● Increased opportunities for using digital

resources○ Adding devices ○ Digital curriculum○ Google Apps for Education

● Integration of Educational Technology Coaches

Response in Illinois

● 26% have implemented 1:1● 27% are phasing in or partially implemented● 9% are piloting● 22% are considering● 13% are not considering

2014 Research from Steven M. Baule with assistance from the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) and the Illinois Computing Educators (ICE).

Response of Major Organizations

Project RED (Revolutionize EDucation Through Technology) Roadmap for Transformation● Major Study

○ 997 Schools ○ 11 success measures

● Highlights○ Properly implemented educational technology can substantially

improve student achievement.○ Properly implemented educational technology can be revenue

positive at all levels- national, state, and local.○ Continuous access to a computing device for every student

leads to increased academic achievement and financial benefits, especially when technology is properly implemented.

Response of Major Organizations

International Society for Technology in Education● Essential Conditions

○ Shared Vision, Empowered Leaders, Implementation Planning, Consistent and Adequate Funding, Equitable Access, Skilled Personnel, Ongoing Professional Development, Technical Support, Curriculum Framework, Student-Centered Learning, Assessment and Evaluation, Engaged Communities, Support Policies, Supportive External Context

● Standards for Students, Teachers, Administrators, Coaches

○ Teachers - Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity, Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments, Model digital age work and learning, Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility, Engage in professional growth and leadership

National Response

● Department of Education

● ConnectED Initiative

● Future Ready

Future Ready Summit● Attendees

○ Dr. Wiegand, Dave Hohman, Mike Lehr, Angie Schoonover, Matt Sly

● Purpose○ Reflect on current practices, learn from other

districts, move forward with Educational Technology● Future Ready Next Steps

○ Sustainable Classroom computers○ Digital Transformation○ 1:1 Pilots○ Future Ready Council (Tech Committee)○ 1:1 Deployment

Future Ready Next Step - Sustainable Classroom Computers● What

○ Replace classroom laptops every 4 years● Why

○ Keep up with current software/peripheral needs○ Reduce frustration of old computers○ Equitable classroom technology○ Increased ability to service devices

● When○ Now

Future Ready Next Step- Digital Transformation● Who

○ Adult Learners (Certified Staff)● What

○ Portable device (Chromebooks)● Why

○ Use digital tools in professional practice for effective communication and collaboration

○ Learning shoulder to shoulder with colleagues in professional settings

○ Gain experience and skill using devices and tools that students are using

● When○ October

Future Ready Next Step - 1:1 Secondary Pilots

● Who○ 50 teachers at the secondary level

● What○ Dedicated 1:1 environment for each teacher

● Why○ Build capacity at the buildings○ Learn about 1:1 environments at secondary level○ Level ratio elementary vs. secondary

● When○ October

Future Ready Next Step - Future Ready Council (Tech Committee)

● Who○ All stakeholders (Teachers, students, parents,

community, administrators, board members, CFT)● What

○ Change management group ● Why

○ Gain input from all stakeholders○ Renewed focus on current practices and current pilots○ Share knowledge across the district and community○ Make recommendations on the role of educational

technology in Unit 4● When

○ Every second Thursday starting October 9, 4-6pm

Framework Details - 1:1 Deployment Planning

What○ Systematically add devices across the district

● Why○ Leverage digital tools for personalized student

learning○ Equitable access for all

● When○ Details to be determined by Future Ready Council

Recap

● Changing Landscape of Education in U4 ● Statement of Needs● Response to Needs● Next Steps

Questions?