Post on 22-Dec-2015
Transforming Classrooms into Digital Learning
Environments
Our Students are Digital “Natives”
• 2 billion songs per month downloaded • 3 billion text messages per month• Four new roles
– Digital Pioneers– Creative producers– Everyday communicators– Information gatherers
Research on 21st Century Learning
No Child Left Behind
•Requires that by 2006 all students in grade 8 must be technologically literate.
•Florida uses the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers and Students to define ‘technologically literate.’
Instructional Technology PlanBridging the gap
between how
students live
and how they learn
in school
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Approved 4/04
Traditional NewTeacher-centered instruction
Student-centered learning
Single sense stimulation Multi-sensory stimulation
Single path progression Multi-path progression
Single media Multimedia
Isolated work Collaborative work
Information delivery Information exchange
Passive learning Active/ exploratory/
inquiry- based learning
Factual/literal thinking Critical thinking,
Informed decisions
Reactive response Proactive/planned action
Isolated, artificial context Authentic, real world context
New Learning Environment
Main
Principal Leadership
• Provides vision and support
• Professional development– DETA/Administrators– Aligned to HRD leadership
program
Technical Support
• District-based– Technology infrastructure– System support
• School-based– Day to day operations
Professional Development• Assessing teacher needs (ITTS Tool)• Entry level skill development
– Video tutorials– Hands-On workshops
• Intermediate level – Digital Education Teacher Academy
• Advanced– Peer Coaching– Project based learning
Goal: Move from entry to intermediate to advanced integration
Model the Digital Learning Process (1-to-1)
• Student laptops• Continuous staff development• New instructional strategies• School-wide wireless network• Technical Support• Leadership, school/district• Outside evaluation
Student Technology Refresh
•Leased - 1:6 ratio (laptops/students) in all schools
– Carts of Wireless laptops – 30,000 Macintosh– 10,000 Dell– Access Points
– Servers– Printers
•Removal of old equipment•Professional Development
Emerged from 1:1 evaluation findings
Digital Classroom Tools
• New educational specifications
• Affects new schools/classrooms
• 05-06 - wireless carts
• 06-07 - video projectors/carts
• 07-08 - TBA
• 08-09 - TBA
• 09-10 - TBA
Curriculum & Instructional Electronic Resources (BEEP)
• Single sign on access to resources, online textbooks
• Teacher tools, lesson plans, unit plans
• Student portal in development
http://beep.browardschools.com
Project-Based Learning
• Global Learning Initiative throughDigital Education for students
• 4 pilot school locations in 2006• Added 5 schools in 2007• EETT Grant
– 27 more schools in 2008-09
Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students
G.L.I.D.E.S.
4 schools participated in the initial project:• Pompano Beach High• Miramar High• Indian Ridge Middle• Nob Hill Elementary
Emphasis is on project-based learning: student collaboration, technology integration, research and assessment through alternative methods.
Culminating presentations provided opportunity for students to show and share what they have learned.
Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students
G.L.I.D.E.S.
Pompano Beach High School Goes to the Great Wall of China
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
High School juniors and seniors have taken the Career Network to the Great Wall of China. This project provided students with real-world career skills and experience as students develop a business plan of International economics to enter into the Chinese marketplace. Students show how an understanding of Chinese culture impacts business acumen.
PBHS Goes to the Great Wall of China
Introduction: China Video
International Business: Trade Agreements and Business Plans
Mr. Oistacher’s students produced a Web page detailing trade agreements and business plans
International Relations: Cross Cultural Communications
Ms. Burdo’s students created iMovies and podcasts highlighting China’s culture and history
Peer Counseling
Ms. Hanna’s students evaluated the current job market, created career plans and designed websites for these international businesses.
Marketing and Communication
Ms. Turek’s students focused its efforts on the marketing and communication aspect of the project: including press kits, photo journaling, scripts, and iMovies.
Videos: Skits of “Iron & Silk”
Wrap-up: final Thoughts
Pompano Beach HighG.L.I.D.E.S.
Teacher/Student Recognition Program (VTRP)
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Share “best practices” through BEEP
Remind community of our commitment to digital education
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Digital Students share their work!