SBSD Mobile Technology Integration

SBSD Mobile

TechnologyIntegration

21st Century LearningSuccess in the 21st century requires knowing how to learn. Students today will likely have several careers in their lifetime. They must develop strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills in order to be successful in an increasingly fluid, interconnected, and complex world. Technology allows for 24/7 access to information, constant social interaction, and easily created and shared digital content.Karen CatorDirector, Office of Educational Technology

U.S. Department of Education

21st Century LearningLearning and Innovation SkillsThe 4Cs

CreativityCritical ThinkingCommunicationCollaboration

Learning and innovation skills will separate students who are prepared for the complex life and work environments in the 21st century, and those who are not.

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21st Century LearningCreativity and Innovation

Elaborate on, refine, analyze and evaluate ideasBe open to new and diverse perspectivesDemonstrate originality and inventivenessUnderstand real world limits to new ideasView failure as an opportunity to learnAct on creative ideas to make a tangible and

useful contribution

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21st Century LearningCritical Thinking and Problem Solving

Reason effectivelyAnalyze how parts of a whole interactEvaluate evidence, arguments, claims, beliefs, and

alternative points of viewSynthesize and interpret informationMake connections and draw conclusionsReflect critically on learning experiences Identify questions that clarify points and lead to

better solutions

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21st Century LearningCommunication

Articulate thoughts and ideas using oral, written and nonverbal skills in a variety of forms and contexts

Listen effectively to decipher meaning, values, attitudes, and intentions

Use communication for a range of purposes (inform, instruct, motivate, persuade)

Utilize multiple media and technologies, judge their effectiveness, and assess their impact

Communicate effectively in diverse environments

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21st Century LearningCollaboration

Work effectively and respectfully with diverse teamsDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to make

necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal

Assume shared responsibility for collaborative workValue the individual contributions made by each

team member

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21st Century LearningNote…

This is NOT about test scores!

Supporting ResearchHorizon Project - Emerging Technologies/Trends

Work is global and collaborativePeople expect to be able to work, learn, and study

whenever and wherever they wantThe Internet is a global mobile networkThe technologies we use are cloud-based and

delivered over utility networksOpenness…Content, data, resources,

transparency, and access are key

http://www.nmc.org/horizon-project

Supporting ResearchSpeak Up Survey – Solana Beach Students

Question Top Student Responses• What keeps you from using

technology at your school?• Computers are not always available

or easy to get to

• If you were allowed to use your own mobile device at school, how would you use it for schoolwork?

• Look up information on the internet• Take notes in class• Play educational games

• Imagine you are in charge of building a new school. What would you include in that new school for kids to use?

• Computer for every student to use at school

• Ability to use the Internet anywhere at school

Supporting ResearchSpeak Up Survey – Solana Beach Teachers

Question Top Teacher Responses• What types of digital content are you

currently using in your classroom?• Online curriculum and textbooks• Software to help students develop

skills• How has your use of technology

within instruction enhanced your students' academic success?

• Students are:• More motivated to learn• Developing their creativity• Developing their problem-solving

and critical thinking skills• Imagine you are designing the

ultimate school for 21st century learners. Which of these tools or strategies do you think holds the greatest potential for increasing student achievement and success?

• Adaptive learning software which adjusts to address student needs

• Computer for every student to use at school

• Ability to access the Internet anywhere at school and in my classroom

Supporting ResearchSpeak Up Survey – Solana Beach Parents

Question Top Parent Responses• How important is the effective

implementation of technology within instruction to your child(ren)'s success?

• Extremely Important - 46%• Important - 36%• Somewhat Important - 15%

• What do you think would be the benefit of schools using mobile devices?

• Increases student engagement• Access to online textbooks• Provides a way for instruction to be

personalized for each student• If you were on a technology

committee for a new school, which of these would you recommend as a good investment to enhance student achievement?

• Adaptive learning software which adjusts to address student needs

• Computer for every student to use at school

• Tools that help my child(ren) organize their work

• Online textbooks

Mobile Technology InitiativePhase 1: 2011-12 iPilot Project

Proposals created by individual school sites450 devices43 teachersRange of grades, Special Education, English

Language Development20 teachers in 5 day Apple professional

developmentRange of goals and approaches

Mobile Technology InitiativePhase 1: Benefits

Increased student performance, productivity, motivation, and engagement

Individualized, hands-on learning and support for critical thinking

Expanded access to information and resources Differentiated input to meet different learning styles Improved exchange of information among students and

with teachers Students with advanced abilities were able to expand

their skills and knowledgeStudents with learning differences were able to utilize the

technology to meet their individual needs

Language ArtsFluency Recordings - Apps: “Garageband” or

“iTalk”ePubs/E-books - Apps: “Pages” “iBooks”Reading Strategies - Practice reading strategy of

the week - Apps: “Camera” “Sonic Pics” “Keynote” “Comic Touch” “Popplet”

Visual Vocabulary - Apps: “iPhoto” “Dictionary” “Popplet” “PicCollage” “Keynote”

WritingRevising - Use QR codes to copy

and paste into “Pages” to revise Apps: “Red Laser” “Pages”

Note-taking – Apps: ‘Evernote’ “Google Drive” “Pages”

Word Processing - Apps: “Pages” “Notes” “Dictionary” “Evernote” “Google Drive”

MathInteractive Whiteboards and Presentation Tools -

Apps: “Doodlebuddy” “Educreations” “ShowMe”

Math tools - Probability Apps: “Coin Flip” “Dice” “Songify” – to remember math rules

Extensions - Create podcasts demonstrating concept understanding. Apps: “Keynote” “Garageband” “iMovie”

EdmodoEdmodo (App and Web Version) Communication

and Collaboration Teacher Assignment distribution Students: turn in assignments, receive grades

and view progressQuizzes: Students take quizzes and see results

immediatelyPost PollsBlogging Connect accounts to Google Docs/Drive

Science and Social StudiesProject based Assessment -

Apps: “Pages” “Notes” “Keynote” “iMovie”

Inquiry Based Science Labs – “Google Drive” “Skitch” (to annotate over lab set up pictures)

Website Research - Use a QR code to perform specific research Apps: “Red Laser”

Mobile Technology InitiativePhase 1: Lessons Learned

Prefer iPad to iPods2nd graders developmentally and

academically readyRecommendation

K/1 small group sets2-6 one-to-one when possible

Apple professional development was strong“Integration of tools” approachJob embedded coaching would be highly

beneficial

Mobile Technology InitiativePhase 2: 2012-13 Classroom iPad Distribution

Repurpose Annual Replacement Plan Funds Complete current desktop replacement cycle Provide one iPad and Apple TV video connection device

for every general and special education classroomFoundation Donations

Multi-packs (6 to 10 devices) Full class sets

Phase 1 teachers continue with those devicesProfessional development providedTeacher on Special Assignment for support/coaching

Mobile Technology InitiativeWhy provide each classroom with one iPad?

Ensure that teachers in every school and grade level can begin to use mobile computing

Useful for demonstration and small group lessonsWill introduce the capabilities mobile technology brings to

instruction

What is the benefit of having the teacher use an iPad?Findings from the national Speak Up survey:

Teachers and administrators become more open to implementing new and emerging technologies when they have first-hand experience with the technology and a real-world understanding of how it can be used.

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