How do we measure the impact of mobile

How do we measure the impact of mobile devices?How do we measure the

impact of mobile devices?

Should I look at teaching?

Should I look at student learning?

What am I looking for?What am I looking for?•Digital Citizenship•Suspension Rates•Attendance•Credit accumulation•Engagement•Mental Health•EQAO results•Fraser Report rankings•Computer ratios•Graduation rates•Other?

•Digital Citizenship•Suspension Rates•Attendance•Credit accumulation•Engagement•Mental Health•EQAO results•Fraser Report rankings•Computer ratios•Graduation rates•Other?

SEF Document?SEF Document?

Indicator 2.4 Job-embedded and inquiry-based professional learning buildscapacity, informs instructional practice and contributes to a culture of learning.

Students: ❖ Articulate how instructional practices

support their learning (e.g., how technology helps them extend their ideas and challenges their thinking)

SEF Document?SEF Document?

Indicator 3.4 Explicit strategies are in place to enable students to demonstrate strong citizenship skills such as leadership, teamwork and advocacy.

❖ Connect to the global learning community through technology.

SEF Document?SEF Document?

Indicator 4.3 Teaching and learning incorporates 21st Century content, globalperspectives, learning skills, resources and technologies.

At the school:

❖ Professional practice, lifelong learning and leadership are modelled through the effective use of digital tools and resources.

❖ Policies for the safe, legal and ethical use of digital information and technology are established, modelled and promoted.

❖ Students are connected and challenged beyond the world of the school using learning technologies.

❖ A global perspective is developed and presented in content areas where appropriate.

❖ Critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration are emphasized.

❖ Collaboration, lifelong learning, inquiry, reflection and technology use are modelled.

SEF Document?SEF Document?

Indicator 4.3 Teaching and learning incorporates 21st Century content, globalperspectives, learning skills, resources and technologies.

In the classroom:

❖ A personal and local perspective is cultivated so that each student can make relevant links to the curriculum.

❖ Higher order thinking skills are taught and consistently integrated across disciplines.

❖ Students are taught to integrate, synthesize and apply content knowledge in novel situations.

❖ Assignments and assessments require students to engage in critical thinking, problem solving and analytical tasks.

❖ Students work with real world data, tools and experts.

❖ Instruction includes how to access resources, connect with others and create e-communities and learn about the ethical/legal issues surrounding access and use of information technologies.

SEF Document?SEF Document?

Indicator 4.3 Teaching and learning incorporates 21st Century content, globalperspectives, learning skills, resources and technologies.

Students:

❖ Have access to and use technologies to support and document their learning.( e.g. digital cameras, film, web 2.0, podcasting, video, graphing technology, assistive software and interactive whiteboards).

❖ Integrate, synthesize and apply content knowledge in novel situations with growing

independence.

❖ View challenges as opportunities to learn.

❖ Work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams.

❖ Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information technologies.

SEF Document?SEF Document?

Indicator 4.6 Resources for students are relevant, current, accessibleand inclusive.

❖ Learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources are designed to promote student learning and creativity.

Indicator 3.1 The teaching and learning environment is inclusive and reflectsindividual student strengths, needs and learning preferences.

❖ Curriculum materials, digital tools and resources reflect the needs, interests, and demographics of the student population.

ISTE Nets

•Students

•Teachers

•Administrators

•Coaches

•Computer Science Educators

ISTE Nets

1. Facilitate and Inspire Learning and Creativity

2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teachers

Research StudiesResearch StudiesMISA / CODE / University Studies and more

Internal Research Studies

What if the target keeps moving?

Launching the Next Stage of Ontario’s Education Agenda

Welcome to the 6Cs

Character education

• honesty, self-regulation and responsibility, perseverance, empathy for contributing to the safety and benefit of others, self-confidence, personal health and well-being, career and life skills.

Welcome to the 6Cs

Citizenship

• global knowledge, sensitivity to and respect for other cultures, active involvement in addressing issues of human and environmental sustainability.

Welcome to the 6Cs

Communication

• communicate effectively orally, in writing and with a variety of digital tools; listening skills.

Welcome to the 6Cs

Critical thinking and problem solving

• think critically to design and manage projects, solve problems, make effective decisions using a variety of digital tools and resources.

Welcome to the 6Cs

Collaboration

• work in teams, learn from and contribute to the learning of others, social networking skills, empathy in working with diverse others.

Welcome to the 6Cs

Creativity and imagination

• economic and social entrepreneurialism, considering and pursuing novel ideas, and leadership for action.

What is your Success CriteriaFor Learning and Teaching in the 21st Century?

How do you justify spending money on more mobile devices?

-For students?-For staff?

How do you justify spending money on Technology?

Instead of more Literacy Coaches?

Instead of more Educational Assistants?

Thank YouAnd Good Luck!

@TDOttawa