1 to-1 is Not Enough: Engaging Today's Students in Technology-Rich Learning Environments

1-to-1 is NOT Enough:

Engaging Today’s Students ………..….in Technology-Rich Learning Environments

Dr. Leigh ZeitzUniversity of Northern IowaDrzreflects.comzeitz@ uni.edu

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What is 1:1 Computing?

1:1 Computing . . .

Is NOT about Hardware

Is NOT about Software

IS about Kidware!

Where is 1:1 Computing?

Research reviewed 996 1:1 learning environments

Iowa 1:1 Computing

2010 – 2011 42 Districts

2011 – 2012 100 Districts

>330 School Districts in Iowa

What do you need for 1:1?

Goals and Objectives Financial Planning Procurement End-User Support Curriculum Integration Marketing and Communication Faculty Development Infrastructure Development

1:1 Computing is . . .

Van Meter High School

It’s NOT Technology . . .

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Laptops are . . .

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What Makes it Successful?

Janae (UCEA Castle)

Connectivism

Connectivism

More than knowledge acquisition

Forming networks

Connecting nodes/information sources

Learning may reside in non-human appliances

Nurture/Maintain connections

Networked Student

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Necessary Elements

Teachers Curriculum Teachers Leadership Teachers Environment Teachers

Teachers

Control HOW/WHEN tech is used.

Adapt materials to incorporate 1:1

Emphasize Project-Based Learning

Will Use Tech if They Believe:

Students can complete complex tasks

Tech is a tools with many applications

There IS high quality info on the Web Will use technology appropriately

Expectations changed after seeing how skilled students used technology

Levels of Technology Integration Entry

Delivers Curriculum - PowerPoint Adoption

Directs students in procedural tech tool use Adaptation

Facilitates students exploring tech tool use Infusion

Teach provides context, students select tools Transformation

Tech tools used for HOTS. Achieve new thingsACOT

Characteristics of Learning Environ.

Active Actively engaged in using tech as a tool

Collaborative Use tech to collaborate with others

Constructive Use tech to connect new info w/prior knowledge

Authentic Use tech to link learning to real world

Goal Directed Use tech to set goals, plan activities, monitor

progress

Florida Tech Integration Matrix

Professional Development Change doesn’t happen without PD

Teachers, Principals, Administrators, EVERYONE

Different Forms and On-going Teach how to teach with technology ISTE NETS for Tech Coaches Develop Student-Centeredness Gen YES

Student provide the support

Gen YES

Effectiveness

Little evidence that TECHNOLOGY makes a difference in scholastic achievement.

State Results:

Maine After 5 years: Little effect Writing up 3.4 points out of 80 points

Michigan 4 higher, 3 lower, 1 no difference

Texas Math slightly higher Reading the same Writing slightly lower.

Higher Achievement if:

Uniform integration of tech

Teacher learning and collaboration (monthly)

Use technology DAILY for online collaboration and cooperative learning

Orchestrated Immersion Complex, interactive

experiences

Relaxed Alertness Safe and highly-

challenging environment

Active Processing internalize info by

actively processing it

BBR Instructional Techniques

What to Do:

Collecting data is important, but more important is collecting stories.

Success in Classes because…

“Differentiated in genuine ways for all students, with teachers who gather and mine just-in-time data.

Further, teachers, students, and parents use technology every day to collaborate about what to do next in their collective pursuit of learning.”

(Weston & Bain 2010)

When Asked the Value of a Laptop…

“Each student and teacher would struggle to see the relevance of such a question, because computers have become integrated in what they do.”

(Weston & Bain 2010)

Fear to Facebook

Matt LevinsonAssistant HeadNueva SchoolHillsborough,

California

Networked Student

tinyurl.com/networkedstudent

Remember . . .

We must teach our

students

for their tomorrows,

NOT our yesterdays.

Remember . . .

We must teach our

students

for their tomorrows,

NOT our yesterdays.

Thank You