It Takes a Mobile Village to Raise a Mobile Child: Developing Mobile Learning across the Community www.cpsb.org Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Lake Charles, Louisiana Sheryl R. Abshire, Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Lake Charles, Louisiana [email protected]
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It Takes a Mobile Village to Raise a Mobile Child: Developing Mobile Learning across the Community
www.cpsb.org Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sheryl R. Abshire, Ph.D.Chief Technology OfficerCalcasieu Parish Public SchoolsLake Charles, [email protected]
www.cpsb.org Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Lake Charles, Louisiana
District OverviewCalcasieu Parish Public Schools
Mission: Provide Quality Education for All Students Southwest Corner of Louisiana 30 miles North of the Gulf of Mexico 2 Hours West of Baton Rouge Borders the State of Texas Fourth Largest School District 1,094.5 Square Miles 33,000+ students Pre-K through Grade 12
54% at-risk student population 25,000 Computers
(approximate ratio: 1.5 students per computer) Strong focus on technology for over
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Shift from “What’s Taught” to“What Students Need to Be Able to DO”
To succeed in 21st century college and careers, students need to be able to: Solve problems Communicate Adapt to change Work in teams Analyze and conceptualize Reflect on and improve performance Manage oneself Create, innovate, and critique Engage in learning throughout life
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“Through mobile devices and instant access to the Internet, students now see the world as their classroom and they have clearly stated that using their own mobile devices anytime or anywhere to learn will help them improve their personal productivity and learning.”
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“Students will no longer come to school and power down their technology, but will use it to create an education environment that reflects their lives. The teacher becomes the learning coach, not a gatekeeper to all things academic.”
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Mobile Learning Critical Components
Visionary leadership and commitment A clear and shared vision Addresses the needs of the district/community Technology is not the focus Technology is the support tool for learning Develops 21st century skills Solves problems that are not “Googlable” Engaging, authentic and relevant Robust technology capacity to support mobile learning Professional development geared to new learning approaches Scalability Policies that promote and enhance the initiative
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Technology Infrastructure
Mobility, from the perspective of technology leaders, is essentially an infrastructure issue.
Raises questions about management, networking, server infrastructure, end user devices and security standards.
Some observers contend that schools should invest less per device and focus on making computing and communication capabilities available in a wireless environment.
Technology leaders can expect to invest more in centralized infrastructure—such as desktop virtualization and wireless local area networks— that cost-effectively support mobility.
Intel - Going Mobile: Strategic Best Practices for K12 IT Leaders
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Security and Control School and student owned devices are in use and boundaries
less clearly defined Challenging to ensure that data and personal privacy are
secure Concerns about theft, vandalism & privacy are issues These issues must be addressed – in advance Possible solutions Identity management Access control Mobile device management Strengthen AUP & student code of conduct Parent and student statement of assurances
Intel - Going Mobile: Strategic Best Practices for K12 IT Leaders
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Best PracticesLay the Foundation A mobile device program demands a robust wireless network. Most handheld devices have weak wireless antennas and can drop
off networks quite easily. As a result, manufacturers have developed robust wireless access
points and management systems to meet the demands Given how quickly technology evolves, even 5 year old networks
may lack the reach and sensitivity needed to handle load. Strong user policies and board support also are required. Board-approved social media policies can provide teachers with a
sense of security as they seek to develop appropriate uses for these tools in the classroom.
Strategies for Making the Most of Mobile Learning Tools in the Classroom - Alex Inman
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Powerful Opportunities, Powerful Results
Mobile learning is about power—the power of technology to connect for enriched learning.
Mobile devices allow students to learn around the clock –access to experts, original sources, state of the art tools, and ways to express and publish ideas to peers and beyond.
Concept of personalized learning has existed since well before the Millennium in “21st Century Learning”
Growing presence of mobile devices and their educational potential will force change in our concept of learning environments and curricula that finally allows us to realize the vision.