21st Century Learning
A District-Wide Blended Learning Environment Using a Combination of Technology and Print
The way we define, organize and provide educational services must change to meet the needs of students in the times in which we live.
Change…
We live in an age of exponential change in which knowledge is created and obsolete at an accelerating pace.
Safety Differentiation Assessments Student Engagement Web-based Efficient 24/7 Connection and
Communication Mobile Global Integration
College/Career Ready Easy Accessibility Universal Design Learning
Management Systems
Current Events Life Skills Immediate Feedback Student-based
Instructional Delivery
DISTRICT GOAL:Accelerate student achievement and support high quality staff while maintaining a balanced budget
• 21st Century Technology• Establish 21st Century Classroom K-12• Online Learning and e-Books/Textbooks• Online Dual Credit• BYOT—Bring Your Own Technology
• Grades 6-8: In place currently• Grades 9-12: To be added 2014-15
Why Technology Is So Important
98% middle/high students own a digital device. 27% of students say their laptop is their most
important tool in the backpack. 38% of students say they can’t go 10 minutes
without using a digital device. 75% of students say they would not be able to
study without technology. 46% of students say they are more likely to do their
homework if it is on their digital device. 80% of students use digital devices to write or
research for class homework.
Source: www.educationnation.com
Blended Learning
Today we must provide students with exceptional learning experiences that prepare them for life and career in a world of exponential change.
We must engage their interest, gain access to their time, and make our time more effective.
How and why?
Heavy textbooks to bring home in backpack
“I forgot to bring my book home.” “I left my homework at home.”
Days to grade 175+ assignments
All students doing same homework assignments
Arranging a place to meet for group projects
Time spent locating text, looking up vocabulary
Driving to another campus to learn
Mobil learning anywhere
Cloud access
Digital formative assessment & Instant feedback
Customizable homework & Differentiation
Shared documents with classmates without leaving home
Instant vocabulary accessibility
College classes while in the HS Communication with teachers 24/7 through web access
Old Reality New Reality
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Digital Assessments and Instructional Management Systems Are Accelerating our Change of Practice Selected ELA Grade 5 Standards and Test Item Alignment
Standard Aligned Test Items Standard Description
LA.5.L.39.b 4Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
LA.5.L.39.c 6
Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., it’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
LA.5.L.39.d 1Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
LA.5.L.39.e 2 , 3 , 5 , 7Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
LA.5.L.41.a 9 , 10 , 11 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22
Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
LA.5.L.41.b 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
LA.5.RI.10 28 , 29 , 30 , 31
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
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Next year, we will begin a system-wide conversion to digital learning that is:
always available…
engaging
personalized
interactive
collaborative
networked
1:1 Technology
Connectivity & Management
Content & Change of Practice
Pearson - Digital Curriculum
Embedded Professional Development
Project Management
Wireless Infrastructure
Increased Bandwidth
BYOT & 1200 Chromebooks
To Place Our Students in a Networked Learning Environment, We Began by Selecting Content First, then Network and 1-to-1
Technology to Deliver this Content
New Implementation
While change can be difficult, properly preparing all stakeholders through providing good communication, training, and support are the key to our successful implementation
Students ◦ BYOT/District vision for a preferred future in the digital
age , etc. Parents
◦ District website, Face to face meetings, etc. Staff
◦ Digital Academy/Professional Development, etc.
Research andCost Analysis (E-Textbook v. Print)
Program Print Digital Cost Savings Notes
Math 6-8 $125,231.40 $125,231.40 $0.00
Math 9-12 $387,600.00 $216,507.60 $171,092.40
ELA 6-12 $350,664.12 $195,459.48 $155,204.64
Science K-12 $725,000.00 $450,000.00 $275,000.00 *estimated quote
Social Studies K-12 $725,000.00 $450,000.00 $275,000.00 *estimated quote
$2,313,495.50 $1,437,198.40 $876,297.04
This cost savings will allow our district to reallocate funds for greater accessibility, speed, and filtering of information through a more comprehensive network for learning.
QUESTIONS?