21st Century 2.0 Project

Creating a 21st Century Learning Environment at Hillview School

21st Century 2.0 Project

The 21st Century 2.0 Project will engage one academy of teachers in training, planning and exploring the use of various technologies in a 1:1 learning environment, creating a model for launching Hillview in an environment rich with tools to promote 21st Century learning and thinking skills.

Purposes Of The Project

Provide an opportunity for highly motivated teachers with the necessary resources of training, time for planning, collegial support, and equipment and materials to explore and experiment with strategies to maximize learning of students within a 1:1 learning environment.

Assist the District in defining and standardizing appropriate and relevant instructional strategies and uses of technology as a resource for students and teachers in a 21st Century learning environment.

Develop an academy of teachers who will have the necessary expertise and passion to demonstrate new models for learning, and serve as resources and mentors for colleagues.

Expectations Of Teachers In Project Rethink how teaching and learning happens in their classrooms in

light of having access to technology for every student

Meet regularly as a group to collaborate on this project

Communicate with department team regarding content area decisions

Provide input for several key decisions that need to made for the new school What type and how much professional development is needed to provide

on-going support for teachers? Which resources/tools are needed to create a 21st century

learning environment?

Visit model schools to explore best practices

Collaborate with other teachers in like programs

The Technologically Enriched

Environment

The 21st Century 2.0 Academy will receive: •1 iPad for each student and teacher

•1 laptop cart per academy

•1 document camera for each classroom

•Hardware and software for each content area, such as, probe-ware for Science, keyboards for writing, graphing calculators for math, etc.

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Research & InformationStudents apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

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Communication & CollaborationStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

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Critical Thinking & Problem SolvingStudents use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

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Creativity & InnovationStudents demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

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Digital Citizenship & Technology Operations & ConceptsStudents understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Project Evaluation: Teaching & Learning

How has 1:1 access affected the ways in which teachers teach (plan lessons, give assignments, interact with students, etc.)?

How has 1:1 access affected how students learn (interact with teachers and students, complete homework, level of engagement, etc.)?

How was learning impacted by the iPads? Could the same

learning have happened without the technology?

How has 1:1 access changed the way teachers address the diverse needs of learners at all ability levels?

What are the benefits and limitations of each technology tool being used in the pilot?

Project Evaluation: Operations & Logistics

Which resources best met the teaching and learning needs? What tools are needed for an individual, for a classroom, for an academy?

How do we provide access to students beyond the school day?

Has it made the environment more green? Less printing? Less ink?

What are issues related to organization, storage, security of devices?

Pilot Considerations • Access

• The Digital Divide

• Insurance

• Technical Support

Additional Details

iPad Acceptable Use Policy

Insurance Option

Family iPad Night

Questions/Answers