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KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT
Top 4Challenges and Lessons Learned
from Research
Karen AndrewsSenior Manager, Research and Planning
Challenges from…Applied Research Projects in
Alberta
Videoconferencing ResearchEmerge: One-to-one Laptop
LearningAISI (Technology and Learning)
+ SuperNet Snapshot
What is the top challenge identified in the implementation of learning technology initiatives?
•Hint: NOT time, resources or the technology!
Stakeholder Technology Branch
2 min table talk
• Maintain lines of communication
• ***Plan for staff turnover ***
• Clearly communicating the expectations, roles and responsibilities of each members (project leads, teachers, administrators, school and board technical staff, etc).
• Clearly outline the communication strategy (procedures for sending/receiving information). AE Communications.
• Instill the power of a Community of Practice (COP). Sharing of information/strategies. Sharing of experiences both successes and challenges is
how we learn from each other.
**Communications Toolkit
• Build capacity for how to use technology to support innovative learning experiences
• Moving From…An expensive chalk board
Use it to type up the good copy
Only difference is a camera in the room
Worksheets with buttons
Well-used technology in the classroom leads to teachers encouraging and guiding students
more than instructing. – Seymour Papert
• Ongoing focus on building instructional practice in the design of rich authentic learning experiences
• Educators Proficiency: Need to look at professional development plans related to how to integrate technology into teaching.• What is needed to transform teaching and
support critical thinking skills for students?
Technology
Construction Tools.
Authen
ticity
Real-W
orld
Artific
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Productivity
Tools
Expression/
Visualization
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Instruction ConstructivistDidacticCoaching
Hig
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rder
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eCommunications
Video/Audio/Data
Online Environments
Technology in Schools: A Range of Use
Online Research
Problem Solving w/ Data
Sets, Probes, etc. Simulations
Online
Courses
Integrated
Learning
System
Drill &
Practice
Stakeholder Technology Branch
Cognitive Learning Tools
$1000Pencils
Learning
Passive Learning-LittleImprovement
Engaged Learning-SignificantImprovement
High
Low
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High
Low
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PassiveLearning
Engaged
The Learning and Technology Framework
Quadrant D Quadrant B
Quadrant C Quadrant A
Stakeholder Technology Branch
Professional Learning Continuum
•Technology does catalyze new teaching methods and to change teaching and learning. These new teaching methods have a positive impact on student engagement and learning.
•Technology projects increased the focus on meta-cognition, where new technology prompted teachers to look at how students learn and not just what they learn.
•Student learning moved from lecture to small group, inquiry and one-on-one training, which proved successful in all projects.
•Professional development was embedded in daily classroom activities, as opposed to only providing one-time professional development or technology workshops.
Stakeholder Technology Branch
Research Sound Bites
Tracking, measuring, analyzing• How do we know if it’s working?• How do we measure impact?• Will we have anything to say at
the end?
#3 Evaluation and Assessment
Research and Evaluation Model
Alberta Education Research
School/Board Research
• Providing flexible technical environments, to support innovative teaching and learning, that are also secure and supported.
• Locked down systems –not allowing student-owned devices
• Access at home (take home laptops)• Access anywhere, anytime (24/7)
#4 IT Procedures and Access
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Essential Conditions
• Shared Vision
• Equitable Access
• Skilled Personnel
• Professional Development
• Technical Assistance
• Content Standards and Curriculum Resources
• Student-Centered Teaching
• Assessment and Accountability
• Community Support
• Support Policies
• External Conditions
Thank you 15
