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Transforming Classrooms into Communities of Learners Karen Campbell, Executive Director of Technology Harrisonburg City Public Schools

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Page 1: Transforming Classrooms into Communities of Learners

Transforming Classrooms into Communities of Learners

Karen Campbell, Executive Director of TechnologyHarrisonburg City Public Schools

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It’s Not About the Technology The opportunity to pilot this program pushed

me to do more research, to think bigger, to try new ideas and methods – and to expect more from my students. I recently read a speech in which someone made the statement that it’s not really the devices that create this incredible learning environment – but how the devices spur teachers to recreate themselves and their classrooms. I couldn’t agree more.

From a teacher who participated in a 1:1 pilot:http://edudemic.com/2012/12/why-11-shouldnt-be-isolated-to-just-the-classroom/#sthash.PSHbaltP.dpuf

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What the Research Tells Us Increased student engagement Shift from teacher to student-center

classroom Students become more self-directed Increased student achievement in some

areas Increased development of 21st century

skills – digital literacy, creativity and innovation, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, collaboration

Improvement in students’ technology skillsLaptop Initiatives: Summary of Research Across Six States https://www.fi.ncsu.edu/assets/podcast_episodes/white-paper-series/laptop-initiatives-summary-of-research-across-six-states.pdf

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Opportunities

http://www.scienceisaverb.com/page12.html

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Consider This Leadership

Shared vision Positive attitude

Digital Content Move from traditional textbooks

Professional Development Changing teaching and technology practices Emphasis on practice rather than technology

Infrastructure Stable networks Adequate bandwidth Technicians

Tech Support Interns

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Process Teachers applied to become a Community of

Learners Classroom Proposals were reviewed and scored:

Provide for a more personalized learning opportunity?

Engage students in critical thinking? Enhance collaboration? Enhance student engagement? Provide increased access to information? Engage students in real-world activities?

8 Proposals were funded.

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Flipping the Math Classroom

Ian Linden, THMS Math, 6th Grade Transformative

Teacher’s role becomes “guide on the side” as students take control of their learning, working at their own pace to construct knowledge through demonstrations and content instruction, including videos from Kahn Academy

Student Use of Technology Create and share video lessons, view content, and connect

with other students Technology

iPads

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In the Palm of Their Hands: Students Taking Ownership of their Learning Caitlin Wood, Waterman Elementary Interdisciplinary, 3rd Grade Transformative:

Project-based learning will allow students to take ownership of their own learning.

Students use of technology: Research, communication, collaboration, and

presentation Technology

Kunos (Android Tablets) with management system

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Learning, Understanding, and Sharing through Technology Kelley Shradley, HHS Art Transformative

An interactive electronic textbook will allow students to learn about new technology art media, create their own artwork, and become more reflective and analytical artists.

Student use of technology: Interact with content, create their own artwork, create an

digital portfolio Technology

iPads

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Metacognitive Learning Academy

Ronald Perry, Skyline Middle Pre-algebra Transformative

Flipped classroom allow students to listen to recorded instruction, videos from Kahn Academy, collaborate, and participate in meaningful and relevant learning.

Student Use of Technology Collaborate, review videos and content, create

recordings of their work Technology

Kunos (Android Tablets) with management system

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Rock the Rigor: Using Technology to Propel Students into the 21st Century of Science Learning Jeff Peake and Alexis Rutt, Skyline Middle School Science 5 Transformative:

Personalize learning experience by allowing students to dig deeper into areas of science that interest them.

Student use of technology: Research, collaboration, and design/creativity.

Technology iPads

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Technology-enhanced Writing Portfolios

Jill Hagmaier, Nichole Ehlers, Tony Lechota, THMS Writing, 8th Grade Transformative

The writing process will be online. Students can share ideas through class blogs and engage in project-based learning.

Student Use of Technology Research, pre-write, draft and revise writings and

compile digital writing portfolios. Laptops

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Viewing the World Through the Lens of Technology Joan Keeley, Grace Satterfield, Cierra Drummond,

Josh Harold, Carolyn Payne, Spotswood Elementary Interdisciplinary, 2nd Grade Transformative

Students use technology to construct knowledge through teacher-guided research, exploration, reading, and presentation.

Students use of Technology: Reading ebooks, research, and presentation

Technology iPads – cluster of 6 per classroom

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Writer’s Workshop: The Technology Integrated Classroom Peter Norment, HHS English Transformative:

The writing process will take place online where students can collaborate, share, and get feedback from multiple sources.

Student use of technology: Research, online discussion, peer review, collaboration,

annotation, and assessment. Technology

Chromebooks

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Requirements Professional Development

Summer Tech Camp Monthly cohort meetings

Sharing Present to other teachers at faculty meetings and

professional development sessions Present to school board

Evaluation Determine method to evaluate effectiveness of

the pilot

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Budget113 379.00 iPads 42,827.00

30 379.00 Chromebooks 11,370.00 47 479.00 Kunos 22,513.00 26 594.76 Latitudes 3300 15,463.76

4 1,009.30 iPad carts 4,037.20

3 839.95 Netbook carts (Kunos and Chromebooks) 2,519.85

1 849.95 Laptop cart 849.95 113 9.13 Covers for iPads 1,031.69

30 6.42 Keyboards 192.60 1 1,182.99 Macbook 1,182.99

101,988.04

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Professional Development Teachers

Focus is on teaching practice Administrators

Provide a non-threatening environment with permission to make mistakes

Students Acceptable Use Digital Citizenship

Parents Back to School Night Showcase on class website

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Training for Students Care of Devices Appropriate Use Digital Citizenship Tech Support Interns

Visit commonsensemedia.org for resources, including posters, videos, lessons, and planning calendar

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/1to1/phase3

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Professional Development “How To”

Care of devices Management of devices Procedures for repairs Support

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Professional Development

Components for Teachers: Summer Tech Camp Coursework –

Monthly meetings Online Learning Community Readings

“Professional learning is key to promoting growth, increasing confidence and competency, and getting teachers on board for digital conversion.” -- Mark Edwards

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Summer Tech Camp 2013 Collaboration

Google Apps for Education My Big Campus

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Creating a Community of Learners Provides a central place for learning Promotes collaboration Offers discussion boards Allows for shared resources, including calendar Facilitates communication between teacher and

students Offers a safe place to learn digital citizenship

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Creating a Community of Learners Promotes collaboration Allows for shared resources Integrates with MyBigCampus

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National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T) Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning

and Creativity  Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning

Experiences and Assessments Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Promote and Model Digital Citizenship

and Responsibility Engage in Professional Growth and

Leadershiphttps://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers

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References Argueta, Rodolfo, Ed.D., Jessica Huff, Jennifer Tingen, and Jenifer O. Corn,

Ph.D. Laptop Initiatives: Summary of Research Across Six States. Number 4, March 2011. N.p.: Friday Institute, 2011. Print. Friday Institute White Paper Series.

Edwards, Mark. Every Child, Every Day: A Digital Conversion Model for Student Achievement. Boston: Pearson Education, 2013. Print.

Marcinek, Andrew. "What We Learned: A 1:1 IPad Reflection." Web log post.  Edutopia. N.p., 22 Aug. 2012. Web. <http://www.edutopia.org/blog/one-to-one-ipad-reflection-andrew-marcinek>.

Slack, Megan. "The White House Blog." What Is ConnectEd? The White House, 6 June 2013. Web. 09 July 2013. <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/06/06/what-connected>.

Schwahn, Charles J., and Beatrice McGarvey. Inevitable: Mass Customized Learning - Learning in the Age of Empowerment. Lexington, KY: Chuck Schwahn & Bea McGarvey, 2012. Print.