RCOEFebruary 22nd, 2013

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The Digital Learning Revolution:RCOE Directors Presentation

From Here to There

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So What’s the Story Behind the Story?

• If we talk about what we did ALONE you will be informed but probably not able to replicate

• Some KEY drivers/beliefs in our implementation:• It’s about the learning!!• Instructional IT• Devices/control in the hands of

the learner• Re-alignment of the organization

to learning rather than compliance

• Urgency

Some Key Ideas?…before we start

This is about the learning NOT the device or tech

Can’t

Management

NewExpectations

LeadershipHOW

Bottom-line

NEW ThinkingAbout old problems

System

Assumptions

Different Assumptions

Most of us have to rethink our organizational structure…do we encourage:Compliance?Innovation?…can I get in trouble for noncompliance?

What have we been doing?

KEY Concepts• Technology in the hands of the STUDENT …not the adults

• Desktop vs. Mobile• Student “owns” the device until the end of the school

year• Don’t underestimate the power of BYOD/BYON

• Broadband options• Digital citizenship• Caching Server:

• Hardware• Software

• Multiple Options:• SmartRiverside• Starbucks, McDonalds, Public Library, etc.

Implementation Strategies

• Just DO it!!• Pilot …then scale• Motivate rather than require• Can’t vs. HOW• It’s not really a problem

• IT support?• PD support?

• Transparency

Rethinking Our Assumptions

Student Voice

• ICF Shortened Video

Open Access VS Lock & Block

• Lock & Block applies across the board in education. Access to learning, content and technology is tightly controlled and managed by the “System”

• Open Access focuses on the “Learner” and access to a variety of learning opportunities, content and technologies.

Open Access to Technology

• Device “Agnostic”

• Allow students to bring their own technology into our system (BYOT) (BYON)

• Provide unrestricted district owned technology and access to students without technology or access

• Provide Access to 3rd party insurance to cover loss, theft or damage

• Students provide tech support, etc

• Library Media Centers and systems used to deliver and track devices

Open Access to Content• cK12: (http://www.ck12.org/flexbook/)

• iTunes U:(http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu/whats-on.html)

• Curriki:(http://www.curriki.org/)

• Khan Academy: (More than just Algebra)(http://www.khanacademy.org/)

• District, Teacher or Student created content:(http://www.rusdlearns.net)

• >>> outputs and outcomesFrom a system of inputs…

• >>> learning as constantFrom time as a constant…

• >>> personalized learningFrom a system of large-

scale programmatic accountability…

• >>> focus on competencyFrom monitoring seat time and school days…

Describing the Shift

What does that mean?Ubiquitous learning

>>> value-added propositions>>> different kinds of schools (jobs)

Student-centric system>>> greater choice and flexibility>>> modularity (personalization)

Focus on competencyAs students master skills >>> they move

on

Empowering Learners

BYOD

BYON

BYOS

HMH Fuse PilotHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Provides iPads and Algebra I Application and 2010 Algebra Textbooks

•Two teachers selected randomly who teach multiple sections of Algebra I

•One section from each teacher is provided with iPads that are checked out to students vs. remaining sections with traditional textbook

•Independent Evaluation: All classes are taught with the same resources -- the results to be studied to identify differences between classes with or without iPads (digital text)

How’s that workin’ for ya’?

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

% in of 8th Grade in Alg/Geo

86% 92% 94%

Competency (7th & 8th) 45.3% 57.4% 59.1%

FUSE Pilot 78.1%

+19%

Technology Implementation Why was the Algebra project so successful?

•Technology? …probably not

•Students “owned” their deviceThey had their personal music / video / etc. on itThey tended to take it with them everywhereStudents had access 24/7 Integrated video allowed the instruction to go with the student

Students “read” the chapter as many times as they needed

Not a perfect solution …but certainly an improved solution

All Eyes on the Learner(ing)

Student

Learning Labs

Highly Qualified Teachers

Engaging Course

Content

Individual Learning

Plan

Academic Support (Tutors)

What is Blended Learning?A formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace…

…at least in part at a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home.

AND

Flipped Classroom

• Flip Class at Sierra MS

Blended Programs in RUSD

Full-time

Self Paced

Full course catalog

Flexible scheduling

• Opened in 2006 with supplemental courses• Fulltime program started in 2007• WASC accredited, NCAA and UC approved• Online and blended-learning courses• Anytime access to content, collaboration tools

and instruction

Riverside Virtual School

California Open Campus– Consortium of school districts across CA– Expanding access to online/blended learning

(courses AND content)– Each district collects its own ADA– Share costs on a “pass through” basis– We (YOU) can start now!

Overall results from the view of the Superintendent

• Extended learning time • …more time at task

• Greater engagement of the students• Engagement = learning

• Choice // personalization• Improved performance

Questions?PowerPoint posted at: http://rusdit.ning.com/forum/topics/riverside-county-office-of-education-director-s-presentation

Jay McPhail: jmcphail@rusdlearns.net