Moving to the Cloud

Moderator: Kevin Hogan

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjQhYBKInwo

http://abc7chicago.com/education/e-learning-pilot-program-could-bring-end-to-snow-days/1168785/

Questions for Audience

Steve Baule - please add slides here

moving to OER- content side of conversation - how find, qualify, timeline - how teachers can realistically do that work- Need PD, plan, etc. - gave them 18 months to plan, prepare - went forward with an LMS in a more planned

OED CONTENTHow does one do that?

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No Warning

■ Devices used as expensive electronic textbooks IF at all

■ No instructional gain■ Hardware and connectivity issues

Prior Planning12 – 24 Month Lead■ Identify the key administrator(s); provide direction ■ Set specific and measurable goals with the Board

– Original goal was that teachers would use the LMS and digital resources at least 25% of the time

■ Provide a head’s up to lead teachers / key users■ Provide general professional development for all staff■ Select and/or confirm which LMS to utilize ■ Develop the necessary infrastructure plan and budget

Improving Student Motivation and Engagement

Success Indicators

• A decrease in office referrals, detentions and suspensions

• A decrease in the number of days absent

• An increase in homework completion

Results

• Reduced from 138 to 28

• 45.8% decrease in days absent

• Completion increased from 59% to 76.2%

Increase Student Achievement

Success Indicators• Increase MAP and ISAT

scores

• Increase the use of formative assessment via Schoology

• Increase RTI interventions for struggling students

Results• 77% of students met benchmarks

in reading; 68% in math ~ highest rate in district

• 100% of 7th grade staff reported an increase

• The delivery of accommodations and modifications through the use of the tablet has been more than we could have asked for.

Reduce Ongoing Instructional CostsSuccess Indicators• Reduction in the paper

budget

• Decrease in staff absences

• Long term reduction in textbook costs as we move to digital resources

Results• Saved 30% of paper

budget in first year

• Staff absences decreased by about 66%

• Undetermined at this point

6- 12 Months Out

■ Send staff to visit other schools – both those doing well and some that are average

■ Provide clear goals for curricular development – X% units to be developed by ….

■ Provide collaboration time for staff to work with teammates to develop materials

■ Ask staff to each teach at least one OED based unit in the semester prior to implementation

■ Ensure the hardware, infrastructure are in place

6 Months Before

■ Develop parent information and hold parent night– Videos can replace meetings after a year or two

■ Provide refresher training to original staff and expanding to other interested staff

■ Review curriculum maps and ensure adequate coverage

■ Review goals with Board

■ Provide opportunities for staff feedback / input on final changes

Questions for Audience

VISION/VALUES: Provide an exemplary program of education through a strategic focus on whole child development, collaborative practice, & fiscal responsibility.

Fullan & Quinn (2016.) Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, & Systems. Corwin: CA.

“Simplexity”

Questions for Audience

What are the threats?

International Agents?

Domestic hackers?

Our Community. . .

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