MPS Technology Committee Presentation

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Medford Public Schools

Technology Committee Report

April 13, 2011


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Introduction

This plan reflects the districts vision, goals, andobjectives for teaching and learning, and the roles thecommittee envisions that technology will play inimplementing the districts goals. The plan is intended

to provide direction for the School Committee, schoolsuperintendent, administrators, teachers, support staff,parents, and students in designing the effectiveintegration of technology in our schools by increasingstudent engagement; improving differentiated

instruction; and developing 21st century skills such asdigital citizenship, creativity, problem solving, criticalthinking, and collaboration.


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Introduction

Our mission is to provide all students with the

skills to be successful and responsible 21st

century citizens.


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Teaching and learningdrive instructional

technology


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We Must Create a Learning

Environment that:

ENGAGES students in learning process and that

requires students to process concepts and

information

use high level thinking skills to solve problems and

create solutions

work cooperatively

communicate effectively


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Blooms Taxonomy


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What is:

Current State of Technology inMedford Schools


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The State of Technology


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State of Technology

Ratio of students to computers, PRESENTLY, in the Medford Public Schools: 2:1

100% of classrooms connected to the Internet

100% of computers connected to the Internet

100% of classrooms connected to the Local Area Network

Medford maintains an up-to-date web site, managed by a full time Web Master,

which includes information for students, teachers, parents and community

members

100% of all schools allow students to use computers before and after school


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Computers in the Schools

2000 - 2009 2010-2011

School

Computers

Administrative and Student

High School 430

Vocational 163

Curtis-Tufts 18

Andrews 391McGlynn MS 337

Brooks 278

Columbus 257

McGlynn Elem 341

Roberts 272

Total 2487

School

Computers

Administrative and Student

High School 340

Vocational 150

Curtis-Tufts 18

Andrews 330McGlynn MS 340

Brooks 252

Columbus 241

McGlynn Elem 215

Roberts 234

Total 2120

16% reduction in computers this year and on a


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Status of Computers in the Schools

Andrews and McGlynn Middle Schools (Phase 1)

All hardware (computers, monitors, printers, LCD

projectors) purchased in 2001.

10 years old

Brooks, Columbus, Roberts Elementary Schools (Phase 2)

All hardware (computers, monitors, printers, LCD

projectors) purchased in 2003.

8 years old


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2 MAJOR CONCERNS


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- 1 -87.3% of district-wide computers are on an outdated

Operating System (OS 2000)

Computers are running Internet Explorer 6 and cannot be updated to IE 7

Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Shockwave, Quicktime

can no longer be updated on Windows 2000.

Most sites used by the students require these updates. Therefore, the

number of web sites used by teachers and students is quickly diminishing.

New equipment cannot be installed as it cannot operate on Windows 2000.

Due to the out of date operating systems, testing and assessment, required,(in the future) by the Department of Education, will not be possible.


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-2 MACHINES CAN NO LONGER BE REPAIRED

Spare parts are becoming increasingly more difficult to purchase (if at all). We can no

longer get spare Motherboards for some of the computers.

This year it took 3 months to receive replacement fans for computers while vendors

searched all inventories.

Inventory of cannibalization is getting low. We no longer have any old machines from

which to utilize spare parts.

Lack of adequate technology funds severely limits the purchase of new hardware,

parts and supplies.

LCD projectors and printers are failing due to their 10 year age. In several instances the

bulbs and toner are no longer available.

Broken equipment is not cost effective to repair.


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How usable is our

Technology?

What does this mean for our future

of Medford education in

Medford Public Schools???


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W

hat Should be:The Future of Technology in

Medford Schools


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The 21st Century School

Wireless network for all buildings

Students and faculty will have access to: mobile devices

Workstations

Internet instructional applications

Printing

computer labs

curriculum

Classrooms will be designed to allow students to be activeparticipants in the learning process

Teaching and learning will be extended beyond theclassroom and possible 24/7


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Technology allows access to and engagement in

learning for students with a wide range oflearning styles, needs and interests.

Technology Opens Doors for ALL Learners


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As a public school district,

it is our responsibility to educate every student

In order to accomplish this we must:

Engage every student in learning

Ensure that all students with all of their diversity are

able to access learning and express what they know.

Technology makes this possible.


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Assistive Technology

Individual Student LevelPrescriptive, explored after

problem is identified

Differentiated Instruction

Classroom Teacher LevelReact Responsively to

classroom/individual needs

Universal Design for LearningAll Learners Curriculum Level

Proactive InstructionalDesign

3 Important Concepts to help us to educate all students


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Faculty/Staff Technology Use Survey

Survey conducted in October 2010

how they are currently using technology and what they would like to

do with it

139 staff in district took survey

All levels: elementary, middle, high school

All content areas: math, ELL, SPED, foreign language, science, health, etc.

All different staff members: Teachers, support staff, and administrators

47% favor 1:1 model and see it as most effective mode of instruction over

clusters of computers in a classroom, visiting a computer lab for

technology instruction, or sharing laptop carts

When asked what technology they want that they dont currently have

access to, most wanted an LCD projector, Smartboards, and computers

that function properly


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Faculty/Staff Technology Use


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Faculty/Staff Technology Use

What would they like to do with technology? Finding still images online or using digital cameras to capture

and upload images

Teaching students how to treat others in a respectful manner

online Teaching students how to verify internet content through hands-

on research

Playing a structured game where students assume differentroles and need to collaboratively solve a mystery/problem

Researching different perspectives around a current news event

or public discussion Creating and/or viewing animations that explain scientific

processes

View real-time aerial images of different areas of the world.


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Other School Districts

President Obama recently visitedTechBoston Academy, a unique highschool where technology is the bridgethat connects students to their learningand where every student has a laptop.

Whats happening here is working. Weknow what works. Whats required,then, to get results from any school isno longer a mystery. And that meansthere cant be any more excuses from anybody.


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Approximately 24% of all school districts with student populationsof more than 2,500 are planning 1:1 laptop initiatives. AmericasDigital Schools 2006: A Five Year Forecast, a report by the Greaves Group andthe Hayes Connection

States with 1:1 initiatives: Maine, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas

Local schools with 1:1 initiatives (current and planning): Millis,Beverly, Burlington, TechBoston Academy, Chatham, GatewayRegional, Westfield, Hampshire, Plymouth, Natick, Easthampton,Windham (NH), Winthrop, to name a few.

In a survey of 51 school districts in the state last May we conductedonline, 33% have students computers in an approximately 1:1configuration, whether its student laptops, desktops in theclassroom, or mobile carts.


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Windham, NH Burlington, MA

Mr. Calvin, Burlington High English teacher, on hisexperience using iPads in the classroom:

This was an unparalleled success. Student enjoyedthe work, were engaged at a higher level that I mightnormally expect, and produced work at a very highlevel. It's worth noting that this was a positive examplefor me as well- I was able to be mobile, and interactwith students seamlessly and effortlessly. It was nice tosee technology work without any noticeable effort.


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Wayland has been piloting one-to-one computingwith a few dozen math and science students thisyear

Malden High is experimenting with laptops in theclassroom

Woburn has modified laptop program in allelementary schools

Andover High School is piloting digital textbooksand is looking at the iPad

To highlight just a few examples!


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Lets have a little competition at school and get

ready for the future. I will use a laptop and you will

use paper and pencil. Are you ready? I will access up-to-date information - you have a textbook that is 5 years old.

I will immediately know when I misspell a word you have to wait until its graded.

I will learn how to care for technology by using it you will read about it.

I will see math problems in 3D you will do the odd problems.

I will create artwork and poetry and share it with the world you will share yours with

the class.

I will have 24/7 access you have the entire class period.

I will access the most dynamic information yours will be printed and photocopied.

I will communicate with leaders and experts using email you will wait for Fridays

speaker.

I will select my learning style you will use the teachers favorite learning style.

I will collaborate with my peers from around the world you will collaborate with peers

in your classroom.

I will take my learning as far as I want you must wait for the rest of the class.From Milton Chen's book Education Nation - Six Leading Edges of Innovation in our Schools


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What tools do students use to

complete their homework?

20th Century 21st Century

What are the tools of the classroom?

Do students do homework the same way they did 20 years ago?

10 years ago? 5 years ago?


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Why 1:1? Engagement:

Reduce drop out rates

Improve attendance rates

Improve graduation rates

Improve percentage of students going to college

Decreases in behavior problems Collaboration

among students,

among teachers on approaches and strategies of how tointegrate technology into their teaching,

Improved student organization of notes and assignments Improved communication between student, teachers,

parents

Immediate access to research materials to answerquestions as they occur.


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Why 1:1?

Benefits include:

infusion of technology into all aspects of teachingand learning and provides the tools and skills

necessary to make students college and careerready

Improved ability to provide differentiatedlearning through customized instruction

providing equity for all students and their familiesregardless of socio-economic status

Ease of performing formative assessments.


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What is needed to successfully

implement 1:1?

Computers become TOOL to facilitate learning

not add-on to curriculum

Redefinition of curriculum to focus onclassroom investigations & collaboration

Teacher Professional Development


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Cost Savings:

Reduced costs for textbooks

Less printing

assignments, homework, announcements, testing,

grading, and teacher feedback can be sharedelectronically

Outdated technologyincurs significant supportand hardware costs.

Ability to offer enhanced curricula using free orlow cost internet applications.

Retain students in Medford Public Schools


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District 1:1 VisionA computer for every child

Teachers/Specialists (all levels) Laptop, LCD projector, interactive device, document

camera, printer

Elementary & Middle School

Computing device for every student 1:1 access to device during school day

High School Computing device for every student

1:1 access to device 24/7 during school year


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District 1:1 Vision

Desktop PCs in computer labs

Allow access to:

Specialized software

Standardized testing

Desktop PCs in library For access to online research databases, journals, etc.

Printing


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How to get There

I dont care how far along youare on the path. I just want you

on the path.- School Principal George Couros


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Potential Timeline March 2010 - April 2011

Develop upgrade plan

April - May 2011

SC approval of upgrade proposal

May - June 2011

Develop detailed proposal for bond

June - July 2011

Obtain bond funding

September October 2011

Create proposal for vendors

October November 2011

Review and select vendors

December 2011 January 2012

Develop implementation plan and professional development plan

February August 2012

Train faculty and staff

May August 2012

Install wireless network and equipment

September 2012

Open 21st century schools


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Technology Upgrade Proposal/Medford Public Schools/April 13, 2011

After 18 months of:

Trips to school systems

Apple, Microsoft Seminars

Vendor presentations

Committee meetings

Research

Discussion

Expertise

Vision

Input from teachers, students, staff, parents, community members, IT professionals

The Technology Advisory Committee has brought forth this

proposal.


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1:1 Devices for Students

1:1 Devices for Teachers, SpecialistsUpgrade existing labs

Upgrade existing Libraries

Replace clusters with carts

At:

Elementary

Middle

High and Vocational

Curtis TuftsDistrict-Wide Personnel

Administrative Personnel


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Device Total: $5,060,350.00TODAYS TECHNOLOGY AT TODAYS PRICES

Documents

MPS Technology Committee Presentation