Ga Etc 2009 21st Century Classrooms Have Arrived In Rural Georgia

Cary A. ClarkSuperintendent

www.telfair.k12.ga.us



21st Century Classrooms Have Arrived in Rural Georgia

David WalkerDirector of Technology





An Introduction to Telfair County Schools

The Telfair County School System serves approximately 1,745 students.

All Schools are Title I System-Wide High percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Approximately 11% of students are identified as Students

With Disabilities (SWD). Approximately 4% of students are English Speakers of other

Languages (ESOL) Our student population is 50% white, 44% black, 4% Hispanic,

and 2% multi-racial. Our Schools include:

Telfair County Pre-K Telfair County Elementary (K-5) Telfair County Middle School (6-8) Telfair County High School (9-12)





21st Century Classroom Beginning

Jason Grant TCMS 2004 Project US I Grant TCHS 2005 Project US II Grant TCHS 2006 Project USS Grant TCMS 2007 Project Cue21 Grant TCMS 2008 FSU Grant TCES and TCMS 2008 Title IID Grant TCMS 2009





21st Century Classrooms by the Numbers

Telfair Elementary 27 0f 48 56%

Telfair Middle 26 99%

Telfair High 27 99%

85% of K-12 Classrooms





21st Century Classrooms Setup

SMART Board NEC Projector SMART Document Camera SMART Speakers SMART Airliner Wireless Slate SMART Response





21st Century Classrooms Special Populations

SMART Tables Enhanced Audio Physical Education Agriculture Industrial Arts Visual Arts Gifted Education



Classrooms





Why 21st Century Classrooms

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Student Feedback

It’s fun having technology in school because we get to play games while we’re learning. It doesn’t even feel like we’re learning!

Candice - 8th grade

Our technology lets us learn visually. It’s better than just sitting there listening to someone talk.

Dylan – 8th grade

The technology we have helps us learn more because we are actually interested in what’s going on and learning how to do it.

Chelsea - 8th grade

I am very proud to have all of the technology that we have. Ashlan - 8th grade

These new computers we have this year are awesome! They’re as fast as lightning.

A.J. - 8th grade



Student Feedback

I think every school should be able to have the technology that we have.

Tanesheva - 8th grade

I feel very privileged to have this technology. Other schools may not be this lucky.

Brantley - 8th grade

Being able to visualize the lesson really helps me in math. Tamaya - 8th grade

Technology has made learning fun. Who knew I would like math? Moesha - 8th grade

Instead of going to sleep in class, I am now wide awake and ready to learn.

Melanie - 8th grade

I love doing activities on the SMART Board. Alexis - 8th grade





Technological Impact

Computers have changed the way we work, learn, and communicate

Technology is essential to our professional life as educators

Today technology and computers are an integral part of our daily life



Technology’s Curriculum Potential

Potential of technology to provide meaningful learning includes: Real-world contexts for learning Connections to outside experts Visualization and analysis tools Scaffolds for problem solving Opportunities for feedback, reflection,

and revision



Telfair’s Identified Needs

Provide instruction Empower students Provide engaging multimedia programs Increase test scores Motivate students



Technology + Curriculum Initiative

TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONS—A joint project of the Curriculum and Technology Departments to provide 21st Century classrooms for teachers and student throughout the Telfair County System

Identify the curriculum need and the technological solution

Look for ways to fund through the use of Federal Funds—Title I-A, II-A, VI-B



“Technology Connections” Application

Teachers interested in having a SMART Board installed in their classroom are encouraged to apply to the Technology Connections Program. Please complete this application. A minimum of 6 SMART Boards will be installed at TCES for the 2009 school year.

Name: _______________________________________________Date ______________________ School __________________Subject Area/Grade ____________________________________Email address _________________________________________Current Web Page address_______________________________On a scale of 1 to 4 with 1 being none and 4 being always rate your:Current use of technology for productivity __________________On a scale of 1 to 4 with 1 being none and 4 being always rate your:Current use of technology for instruction ___________________What is your vision for engaging students using technology? My signature indicates my commitment to the use of technology to deliver

instruction in my classroom.___________________________ _________________ Signature Date___________________________ _________________ Principal Signature Date

Should Technology Lead the Quest for Better Schools? The World at Your Fingertips--Jan Hawkins, Director of the Center for Children and

Technology

“Technology enables learning to be limited by only one thing—imagination.”

Richer materials for learning--John McSweeney, Technologist

“The power is not in the machine; it is in how it is used.”

Using Time Differently-- Charla Wright, Principal

“Community involvement in schools is strongest when the public can see that students are doing real work.”

Professional development-- Dennis McIntyre, Director of Media and Instructional Technology

“We recognize that technology isn’t enough. Training, technical assistance, and ongoing support are key elements for success.”

Sustainable Improvement in Student Achievement– Robert Marzano, Marzano Research Lab

“Students taught with SMART technology together with the use of Student Response Systems achieve 17 percentage points higher than when taught with traditional teaching methods.”

Results in Telfair County

Telfair County High School, Telfair County Middle School and Telfair Country Elementary School all made AYP in 2009 for the first time in five years.

Attributed to: Continuous school improvement mindset of

administrators at both the school and district level

Increased communication among and within schools

Standard-based classrooms Best practice instructional strategies and Regular and continuous use of SMART Boards

and Student Response Systems





Where do we go next?

1:1 Initiative Thin Computing Green Initiative Paperless





How do you get there?

Grants Federal Programs





Partners in “Pursuing Excellence”

SMART Technologies Xerox Audio Visual NEC Dell Administration Teachers Students Community Board of Education



Contact and Slideshow

David Walker Director of Technology [email protected] 229-868-5661 ext: 1113

Robyn Planchard Director of Curriculum/Federal Programs [email protected] 229-868-5661 ext:1106

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