Tablet Computer Adoption Programs in High School
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Tablet Computer Adoption Programs in High School
Dean McGee and Jeff VanderNoor6.24.13
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Introduction
• Technology should support robust and continuous professional development (Walsh, 2012)
• Laptops, E-readers, notebooks, and tablets
• Technology in the school benefits students and teachers
• Adoption of technology depends on:o Leadershipo School settingo Technology type
• Tablet computing in the classroom used as a learning tool (Brnger, 2012)
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Tablet Implementation Decision-Making Process• Common Decisions:
o Costo Timeo Target group (Valstad, 2010)
• Other Decisionso Operating systemo Security measureso Supporting infrastructure (Valstad, 2010)
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Important Drivers of Decision Making
• Desire to change the pedagogy based on the teaching and learning methods
• Keeping up to date with technology for teacher and student efficacy
• Provide students with an equal opportunity to learn (Clark and Svanaes, 2012)
• Important factor in decision making: Finding like demographic schools using similar technology
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Negatives of Tablet Implementation
• Security of students
• Parents felt insecure (expensive device in the hands of immature)
• Loss of device, although history does not prove to be true
• Teachers hesitant device would change teaching style
• Teachers concerned about time to adopt effectively (Clark and Svanaes, 2012)
• Expensive fiscal implications
• Bandwidth issues
• Backup issues
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Successful Tablet Implementation in Schools• Marysville School
o Sponsor driveno Efficiency in time usageo Access to curriculum and library books
• Monadock Schoolo Pilot testing first o Testing technology to see what would fit in the right classroomso Phases of adoptiono Continual analysis and assessment of what is working
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Successful Tablet Implementation in Schools• Roslyn High School
o iPad in two classroomso Replace the cost of buying textbookso 1100 students were successful in using iPads in their daily
school activities, research and use applications to support learning
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Impact of Tablet Program Adoption
• Design frameworks for schools to ensure successful teaching practices (Bounds, 2013)
• Student centered instead of teacher centered
• Teacher-student change to communicationo Classroom collaborationo Outside class (face time)o Feedback was prompto Increased level of excitemento Easy progress monitoringo Access to materials was easier
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Challenges of Tablet Implementation Programs• Cost is the most significant challenge (Thorsen, 2010)
• Technology being obsolete in such a short timeo Invested in laptops, now to iPads and other tablets
• Software costs are expensive (Loch, 2011)o Communication software between teacher and student expensive
• Devices coming home, risk of damageo Replacement costs high
• Infrastructure costso Internet connectiono Bandwidth (Lazo, 2011)o Filtering: Complicated software to monitor access and content
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Challenges of Tablet Implementation Programs• Teachers adapt quickly to guide students (Struder, 2007)
o Extensive training
• Complicated technology lowers teacher efficacy
• Implementation in phaseso Some students without devices (inequality)
• Some schools no implementation plan existed (Brnger, 2012)
• Little to no research connects tablet computing to increase academic achievement
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TAKEAWAYS!
• Set up technology stakeholder committee (representative)
• Research technology and similar schools using technology
• Test what technology will work for your setting
• Develop a technology implementation plan
• Pilot
• Roll out implementation plan in phases
• Evaluate phases of development for future consideration
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Weaknesses and Strengths of Current Research• Weaknesses:
o Limited time in use (3 years maximum)o Few schools adopt in the classroom settingo Limited research on impact in schoolso Lack of researchers tackling topic
• Strengths:o Positive evaluation of both teachers and students pre and post
implementation of device• Interviews • Research focuses widely on challenges from new technology
in schools (Informative)
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Summary of Sources
• Clarke, B., & Svanaes, S. (2012) One-to-one Tablets in Secondary Schools: An Evaluation Study. Retrieved from http://www.tabletsforschools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2011-12-Final-Report.pdfo Feasibility of the secondary schools one-to-one tablets. o It identifies the stages of program implementation impact of the
program and the challenges.
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Summary of Sources
• Harris, M. (Jan 7, 2013). Tablets next phase for high schools: McClatchy - Tribune Business News. McClatchy - Tribune Information Services. Washingtono The article reports on the implementation of tablet computer
program o This was followed by evaluation of the advantages and the
disadvantages of the program. o It highlights on the issues of concern in the decision making
process.
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Summary of Sources
• Bounds, A. (24 Jan 2013). High-tech well before high school: iPad program expands in Boulder Valley elementary classrooms: McClatchy - Tribune Business News . McClatchy - Tribune Information Services. Washington.o The article discusses the adoption of ipads with the aim of
improving the learning outcome. o The article highlights the basic requirements for successful
program implementation which include, teacher training, security and wireless band width expansion.
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Summary of Sources
• Donovan, L., Hartley, K., & Struder, N. (2007). Teacher concerns during initial implementation of aone-to-one laptop initiative at the middle school level. Journal of Research on Technology in Education 39(3): 263-286.o Evaluates the major concerns raised by teachers/stakeholders
in the schools on the effect of implementing new technology in the school.
o Security, major changes in teaching styles and methods, and impact of technology on the learning
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