OpenWorld Learning Annual Report 2011-12

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2011-2012

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}Thank you to all who played a part in our continued success over the last school year. OpenWorld

impact, and much of it could not have been accomplished without your support; which includes the hard work and dedication of our 95 volunteers.

As we continue into our second decade of developing leadership and igniting a love of learning, OWL has served 523 students (46% are female) at 11 sites with 66,474 contact hours during the 2011-12 school year, which brings our cumulative totals to almost 5,000 students served with over 550,000 contact hours since we began our program just over 12 years ago.

As we move forward, we maintain the distinction of delivering the only elementary and middle school curriculum in the world to have received ISTE’s NETS*S Skills Seal of Alignment. We have expanded our partnerships to include site operations within the Aurora Public Schools District and are exploring continued expansion into additional local school districts when appropriate. We continue to work on ‘business’ partnerships that can create incremental revenue for OWL, while providing our award-winning curriculum, wrapped in program assessment and outcome analytics, to both out-of-school and in-school providers everywhere.

Special thanks to our teachers, staff, board, funders, volunteers and most of all, to our students, who demonstrate to us every day that a simple shift into a love of learning can make all the difference in the world.

In Gratitude,

Dean AbramsCEO

OUR MISSIONOpenWorld Learning supports children’s

school success by tapping the power of digital technology and peer teaching to develop

leadership and ignite a love of learning.

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DEDICATIONThe OWL team is dedicated to assisting children in remembering and reconnecting with the love and passion for learning that begins as a seed in every one of us.

INNOVATIONOWL uses computer programming, robotics, stop-motion animation and graphic design to ignite a real love, eagerness and competency for learning within our students.

ACCOUNTABILITY

CURIOSITYOWL opens the eyes, minds, and hearts of children, to the joys

Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills through fun and engaging project-based programs. OWL now offers the only curriculum in the country to have received the

globally-recognized ISTE Seal of Alignment for its elementary and middle curriculum; the gold standard for measuring digital literacy in students.

PASSIONOWL would not exist without it’s dedicated staff and volunteers; incredible teachers and amazing students; as well as its active and engaged Board of Directors, and generous donors and supporters.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM

STUDENTS SERVED CONTACT HOURS INCENTIVES EARNED*313 46,154 262

OWL’s International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) NETS*S aligned Elementary School program focuses on engaging elementary school students through an innovative, fun and engaging after-school program that is offered at no cost four days a week, three hours a day. The program includes learning lab, homework help, healthy snack, and team energizer. Students develop basic skills in reading, writing, and math concurrently as they develop the core skills necessary in the Information Age, including peer teaching, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem

solving, teamwork, and leadership. Students in this program learn advanced technology skills that include computer programming, animation, Internet research and multi-media presentation. They learn these skills by creating projects in MicroWorlds — a child-friendly, multi-media authoring tool that uses LOGO, a computer programming language developed at MIT. The creativity and ingenuity of the students as they use MicroWorlds to create personally meaningful projects in art, animation, multi-media presentation, interactive software and game design is striking.

Achieve, Believe, Create

GRADES 3RD– 5TH

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*Incentives include T-Shirts, digital cameras, computers and jump drives which are earned by completing levels in the curriculum.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

PROGRAM

The core of the Middle School Program is divided into distinctive “Techno Tracks”, including robotics, stop-motion animation, and graphic design. This curriculum is currently the only ISTE NETS*S aligned resource for Middle School Students in the USA. In 2009 OWL implemented a new component to the Middle School curriculum called Career Exploration, which is designed to help students become aware of the skills that are necessary for their future job success. Students attain

visiting prominent universities and companies, taking aptitude tests, receiving mentoring,

and listening to guest speakers from leading industries within Colorado.

The program teaches iconic computer programming in an open-ended approach, which supports the development of problem solving skills, project planning and management,

and feedback. One of our main goals is to keep an inventive, hands-on learning approach to curriculum design and implementation, one that enables children to learn by building, imagining, playing, testing and improving their inventions by sharing it with peers and teachers.

Advanced TechnologyReal World Application

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STUDENTS SERVED CONTACT HOURS INCENTIVES EARNED69 11,726 93

OWL SUMMER CAMPS 2012Eagleton Create Your Own Adventure CampJune 4- June 29, 2012

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OWL’s Eagleton Create Your Own Adventure Camp focused on the Youth One Book One Denver initiative. The students read the book, “Holes,” which was incorporated into every part of our summer camp.

“My daughter has never read a complete book on her own. This summer the staff at OWL really helped her feel accomplished as she read and completed

“Holes” on her own.”

– Cristela, Parent

“Everything at camp was focused around

“Holes”, but my favorite part was

learning PhotoShop.”

–Ossa, age 10

Metro Tech CampJune 11-29, 2012Summer camps held on the Metro State Campus focused on a weekly theme:

Community Leadership

not only technology leaders, but also leaders in their community.

Cartoon AnimationStudents learned the elements of graphic design

own cartoon strips using computer software such as MicroWorld, Scratch, Adobe Photoshop Express, Picnik, GIMP and more.

Game DesignIn partnership with Microsoft using Kodu, a game designing platform that is compatible with X-Box, students explore the video gaming world through the eyes of a designer.

}STUDENTS SERVED CONTACT HOURS SCHOOLS REPRESENTED141 8,594 32

HIGHLIGHTSJULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012

6th annual Gala and Silent Auction raised $76K

Kim Desmond joined OWL as the New Multi-Site Director

Summer Camp Students met with Mayor Hancock to discuss the book “Holes.” The students read this book as part of

the ONE BOOK ONE DENVER

Senator Mike Johnston visited OWL summer camp students at Eagleton Elementary

Students competed in OWL’s 7th Annual Tech Fair

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER

The 2011 sixth annual gala event, Click On Us! “Igniting a Love of Learning” was another successful fundraiser. The passion and enthusiasm throughout the gala was contagious and a strong testament of the overwhelming support for our programs and the students we serve. Community support is crucial to the success of our mission – we cannot ignite a love of learning within our students without your help.

THANK YOU

OPPORTUNITIESTO SHARE

Volunteer to Make a Difference! As an OpenWorld Learning volunteer, you can

add value to students’ lives and lead by example. Involvement can be one time or daily. We have

Donate Supplies We are always in need of used laptops, new digital

cameras, jump drives and other supplies.

Donate Services It takes a lot to run a 501(c)3. If you have expertise in

Monetary ContributionsNo amount is too small, it is all part of the solution.

THE VALUE OUR VOLUNTEERS BRING2011-2012 VOLUNTEERSTOTAL VOLUNTEERS: 95 TOTAL HOURS: 1,541

PROJECTS INCLUDED:School Sites

Career ExplorationBack-to-School CampaignClick On Us! GalaTech Fair and other special projects

“ISTE congratulates OpenWorld Learning for earning a Seal of Alignment

Curriculum.

The content and presentation of the curriculum materials is age appropriate and of very high quality.”

– Carolyn Sykora, Seal of Alignment Senior Project Manager

ISTE SEAL OF ALIGNMENTThe International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in advancing excellence in learning and teaching through the innovative and effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education.

ISTE’s National Educational Technology Standards for

standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge students need to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly global and digital world.

-Text from ISTE.org/standards

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ESIn 2011-2012 OWL changed its focus on

program and curriculum improvement from subjective internal review to

quantitative data driven improvements. }

AUGUST OF 2011

OWL promoted Tara Holmes to

Outcome Evaluatio

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OWL’s Evaluatio

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were funded by th

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SEPTEM

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a three year e

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DECEMBER 2011

OWL received IS

TE seal of a

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curriculum and stu

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JUNE 2012

OWL promoted Andrea Duran to Curric

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JUNE 2012

OWL was approved fo

r Denver P

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Schools research

LOOKING FORWARD

will be publish

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early 2013.

EVALUATIONimprove our overall program

in support of our mission.}... excite Students about Learning?

... teach students how to use technology in responsible

and creative ways?

... teach students how to have a good sense of group dynamics

and leadership skills?

... teach students sound self-evaluation and

... teach students how to use computer based technology?

?

DOES OWL…

OWL’S EVALUATION HAS NOW COMPLETED 1 OF 3 YEARS

OWL is hosting evaluation of its program at one DPS Elementary school. All 3rd -5th grade students are participating in the evaluation and interested students are randomly selected to participate in the program.

RESEARCHOWL affects the students success in the school day.

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... increase academic engagement?

... increase academic effort?

... increase technology skills??DOES OWL… OWL’S RESEARCH HAS HOW COM-

PLETED 1 OF 4 YEARS

OWL is conducting research with students from four DPS Elementary Schools and two

grade students self-select to participate in the program.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEWJULY 1, 2011 – JUNE 30, 2012

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

A complete copy of OpenWorld Learning’s

Barnes, PC, is available upon request.

ASSETS June 30, 2012Cash and Cash Equivalents $191,466 Contributions Receivable 180,476 Investments - Community First Foundation 41,194 Prepaid Insurance 819 Property and Equipment 11,148 Donated Inventory 5,046 Total Assets $430,149

LIABILITIESAccounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $26,979 Deferred Revenue 6,600 Total Liabilities $33,579

NET ASSETS $396,570

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $430,149

REVENUE June 30, 2012Contributions and Grants:

Individuals $149,226 Corporations 110,874 Foundations 295,555 Government 20,000

Events 156,386 Other Income* 109,898 Total Revenue $841,939

EXPENSESProgram Services 476,196 Supporting Services:

General and Administrative 118,135 Fundraising 119,983

Total Expenses $776,876

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $65,063

NET ASSETS - July 1, 2011 $331,507 NET ASSETS - June 30, 2012 $396,570 *Other Income includes In-Kind Donations,Contributed Services, Investment Income and Miscellaneous Income

SUPPORTERS

JULY 1, 2011 – JUNE 30, 2012

CORPORATIONS

=+++ THANK YOU!Your support makes our students’ success a reality.

AccuvantAscendant TechnologyAmCheck

AMG National Trust BankBill Barrett CorporationBridgeCentennial VenturesColorado & CompanyComcastConcerts For KidsCooley LLPDaVitaDenver PostNetDigitalGlobeDream Big Day CampEncana

Frame D’ArtGAVSGlaceau - VitaminWaterGood SearchGreat-West FinancialGreenberg TraurighartmannphotoHolland & HartIHSIZZE Beverage CompanyLouik Holdings LLCMicrosoftMicrosoft Store

- Park MeadowsOrchard White CreativePearsonPrototest, LLCReadyTalkRed RobinSofTec SolutionsThe Forte GroupThe Regis CompanyTime Warner CableTriWorthYoung Americans Education

FoundationZim Consulting

Amgen FoundationAnschutz Family Foundation

The Barton Family Foundation, a donor advised fund of The Denver Foundation

Borgen Family FoundationCoBiz FinancialCommunity First FoundationDaniels FundDenver FoundationDenver Post CharitiesFirst Data FoundationFulcrum FoundationGates Family FoundationHarmes C. Fishback/ Stapleton

Foundation TrustHelen K and Arthur E Johnson

FoundationKerr FoundationKinder Morgan FoundationKroenke Sports CharitiesNational Foundation for

PhilanthropyThe Anschutz FoundationThe Mental Health Center of

DenverToney Family FoundationVirginia W. Hill FoundationWestern Union Foundation

Archuleta ElementaryKepner Middle SchoolVista Peak Campus

Alex AbbottBetsy & Dean AbramsLora AdamsValeria Alberola

Christy & Hal AndersonJeff AndrewsChuck AndrusAnonymousAnonymous(2)Anonymous(3)Anonymous(4)

Antonio ArchuletaL ArchuletaAlvaro AriasBetty ArkellRagan ArmstrongTed AshcroftVanessa BarkerVirginia BaylessAbbie BeakeJohn BeallTim Beranek & Paula MolliconiVeronica Bernal ArchuletaFernando BernalDavid BernsteinPeter & Susan BishopChristopher & Sarah BockJon-Erik and Brooke BorgenAnne BrinkmanJay & Bunnie BuschJulie BusseyJan Carl and Gene HarperDave CarlsonJim CarterMichael & Marylou CateLinda ChainTyler & Devon CoombeJohn & Catherine CoucoulesBridget CoughlinAaron & Kathleen CraneMelissa CrouchTiffany DeinesSusan & Jay DikemanAli DinselJean EckhoffMichelle EidsonEric EiteljorgDiane FeltonAlan FlemingJayne FordMichael FortneyTanya FrankLynn FrashurePeter & Gail FritzingerKeith GalanteJonathan & Robin GearJulanna GilbertJohn Joseph GlasmanMelinda & Byron Grandy

James & Mary Ellen GreenAnnie Grenier

Gilbert HamiltonSusan HankinsJoAnn HarmonAnn HarrisSu HawkBrian HeseltonScott HicarDavid HiteMichelle HodgesPamela & Denny HovikKim HudelsonMolly Hughes-ButlerRobert & Dita HutchinsonTherese IvancovichMichael KeglovitsSW KeilJonathan KelleyLydia KerrMichael & Mary KesterCarolyn KindtChris & Kristine LapingJeff LargenClarissa LeeRand & Leslie Lewis

Thomas LittmanJohn LucierJocelyn MagnanMeredith & Jason MalecRussell MarkinEd & Sally MattixVeronica McCaffreyMary McCoinSteve McConaheyRobert McKenzie & Jo RuderKendrick McLish & Karen IkerMike McNamara & Diane

MayerBrad McNealyLaura & Edward MedinaHolly MichaudDavid MierschChuck & Becky MorrisLindsey MuesselSteve & Claire Murchie

Annick NadeauEnrique NatividadJake NeedellLydia Zarganis NeptuneAngela Norris-HawkinsJohn & Linda OechsleGinger PaizSteve & Lynne ParisKimberly Patmore & Thomas

HallerBrendan PattersonMike PiazzaJose PinonCori Plotkin StreetmanTonda PottsSean RadcliffeDave RedfordPaula RedmondHeinke & Dieter ReitzigRolf & Lea Ann ReitzigDana RinderknechtLauren RomerMary Chavez RudolphJo Ann ScharmannLauren SchmidtJeff & Jessica SissonAlger SlosserChris SmithJoe SmithSusan SmithBianca SmothersJessica & Yancy SpruillJenna & Walker StapletonJerre & Mary Joy SteadKathy StrandbergTara StroupAndrea & Jeffrey TarrDoug ThompsonGreg & Kathy ThompsonJaci TylickiVan Veen, PeterMike & Stefania VaughanRobert & Tina VidalRich WalkerJoel WalterLinda WalterSusan WeatherlyJody West

Brett & Shana WilhelmBrian WilhelmBruce WilhelmClarke & Sara Jean WilhelmKevin WilhelmLarry WolcottMaria YoungScott YoungShira & Marty ZimmermanEstela Zuniga

Aurora Public SchoolsBoys and Girls Club of Metro Denver

College In ColoradoCollegeInvestColorado Technology

AssociationCommunity Computer

ConnectionDaniels College of BusinessDenver CAMPDenver Museum of Nature &

ScienceDenver Public SchoolsDenver Public Schools

FoundationDenver Quality Afterschool

ConnectionDenver School of Science and

Technology

Education & childrenFood Bank of the RockiesDenver Hispanic Chamber of

CommerceLights on After School InitiativeLCSIMetropolitan State University

of DenverMIT Media LabUniversity of Denver

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