KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 148 North Binkley Street Soldotna, Alaska 99669-7553
Phone (907) 714-8888 Fax (907) 262-9132 www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
SCHOOL BOARD COMMUNICATION
Title: IPod-touches in KPBSD Schools
Date: September 1, 2013 Item Number: Worksession
Administrator: Steve Atwater, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Representative Paul Seaton secured $52,500 in the state’s FY13 Capital Budget for the purchase
of IPod-touches for KPBSD students. An IPod-touch is a handheld computer. The district
worked with Representative Seaton to place the IPod-touches at select classrooms at 4 schools
(Chapman, McNeil Canyon, Paul Banks and West Homer) and offered trainings for their use to
appropriate teachers at these schools.
The addition of these devices has been positive with good anecdotal information to support their
placement in our classrooms. We have not however, conducted research to show the full
academic impact of the devices.
The addition of the devices was done outside of our processes used for acquiring technology.
The district supports this project and very much appreciates Representative Seaton including
KPBSD in the way.
This worksession is held to provide you with an awareness of this project. Representative Seaton
will be present to share his support of the project and to explore next steps.
Attached to this document is the final project report for FY13. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION
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SOUTHERN KENAI PENINSULA IPOD TOUCH PROJECT
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
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TIMELINE Date Activity
Spring 2012 Representative Seaton’s office contacted
schools in the Southern Peninsula regarding
utilizing iPods in the classroom. Legislative funds
secured for the project.
May 2012 Teachers involved in the project attended an
initial training on the devices and had access
to an iPod Touch to use over the summer.
Summer 2012 KPBSD IT Department ordered and configured
the equipment for the project.
September 2012 Teachers in the project attended a 2-day
training with an Apple Consultant. Devices
deployed in the classroom and utilized to
support curriculum implementation.
Sept. - Present Ongoing support for teachers provided by
Technology Coaches and IT Department.
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EQUIPMENT ORDERED
APPLE Device Quantity Cost
iPod Touch, 8GB 172 $34,228
Octopus Cables 86 $ 1,453
iPod Cart – 40 Unit 7 $15,456
iPod Cart – 20 Unit 1 $ 1,200
Cases, Screen Protectors 172 $ 1,804
Miscellaneous: Earbuds, Cables 80 $ 894
VPP Vouchers 7 $ 1,500
TOTAL $56,535
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SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING
• Chapman School
• First – Eighth Grade
• One-to-One program
• McNeil Canyon
• Fifth Grade
• One-to-One program
• Paul Banks
• One First Grade and One Second Grade
• Devices shared between the two classes
• West Homer
• One 4/5 Combination and One Fifth Grade
• Devices shared between the two classes 6
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Initial training on devices by District Technology
Coaches
• May 23 & 24: iPod Touch Navigation and iTunes Configuration
• Professional Development delivered by an Apple
Educational Consultant
• September 10: Introduction to iOS Devices
• September 11: Classroom Implementation
• KPBSD Technology Coaches provide ongoing support
Apple Professional Development (2 days) $ 4,500
Additional Costs (subs, lodging, food) (2 days) $ 5,266
TOTAL $ 9,766
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PROJECT EVALUATION
• Mid-Year and Final Teacher Reports on Classroom
Implementation Included:
• Estimated amount of time devices used in classroom
• Curriculum Integration
• Apps and tools utilized
• Formal and Informal assessment information
• Projects completed utilizing the devices
• iPod Touch home use
• Benchmark Assessment Data
• Comparison of Spring 2012 & 2013 SBA Results
• Teacher and Student Post Surveys
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TEACHER REPORTS
SEPTEMBER 2012 - APR I L 2013
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iPods in the Classroom
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CURRICULUM INTEGRATION
19%
21%
18%
14%
16%
4%
8%
Subject Areas Addressed
Reading
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Health
Other
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CURRICULUM INTEGRATION
• Skills Practice
• Vocabulary Development
• Reading Fluency
• Learning Center & Free Time Activities
• Differentiation of Instruction
• Research
• E-Reader
• Study Skills
• Writing
• Project Development
• Video Tutorials
• Content Enrichment
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EXAMPLE OF APPS & TOOLS UTILIZED
• Story Kit
• Math Blaster
• Voice Memos
• QR Scanner
• Spelling City
• Notes
• Camera/Video
• iBooks
• Fast Facts
• Phonemic Awareness
• Opposites
• Word Family
• Dragon Dictation
• Phonics Vowels
• Hungry Fish
• Safari Web Browser
• Chicken Fractions
• Dictionary
• Popplet Lite
• Pic Collage
• Socrative
• i-nigma
• FracCal
• Flashcardlet
• BrainPop
• Sight Touch
• Fun Rhyming
• Rocket Math
• Grammar Jammers
• Math Bingo
• Coins
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CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT FORMAL & INFORMAL
• 6 Trait Writing Rubric
• Assignment Rubrics
• Voice Recordings Saved & Assessed for Growth
• Assignment Completion
• Daily Grades
• Tests – Formative and Summative
• Formative Assessment with Socrative App
• Student Observation
Sample Teacher-Created Rubric for Fluency
Sample Teacher-Created Podcast Rubric
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PROJECT EXAMPLE
Paul Banks’ first grade students use their iPods to take pictures
on their field trip and then create a video using Photo Story.
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IPOD TOUCH HOME USE
• 50% of teachers participating sent the iPods home during the 4th Quarter • Eligibility requirements were established
• Student and parent signed KPBSD iPod Home Use Contract
• Even when eligible, some parents and students opted not to take the device home
• Devices at home were used for skills practice, curriculum video content, research
• 50% of teachers participating did not send the iPods home • Concentrating on classroom implementation and proper use
of device
• Age-related concerns
• Eligibility requirements not met
• Sharing a set of iPods with another class & needed to ensure availability for classroom instruction each day
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ACHIEVEMENT DATA
AIMS BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS - READING
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0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
Paul Banks 1st Paul Banks 2nd West Homer 4th West Homer 5th McNeil 5th
Wo
rds
Re
ad
Co
rre
ct
(WR
C)
School and Grade
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
2012-2013 School Year
Reading - Curriculum Based Measurement
Fall
Winter
Spring
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0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Wo
rds
Re
ad
Co
rre
ct
(WR
C)
Chapman School Grades 1-8
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
2012-2013 School Year
Reading - Curriculum Based Measurement
Fall
Winter
Spring
19
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Inc
rea
se in
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orr
ec
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Grade Level
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Reading - Curriculum Based Measurement
Fall to Spring Comparison
District - Without
South Pen iPod
Classes
South Pen iPod
Classes
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ACHIEVEMENT DATA
AIMS BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS - MATH
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Paul Banks 1st Paul Banks 2nd West Homer 4th West Homer 5th McNeil 5th
Po
ints
(p
ts)
School and Grade
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
2012-2013 School Year
Math Computation
Fall
Winter
Spring
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Po
ints
(p
ts)
Chapman School Grades 1-8
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
2012-2013 School Year
Math Computation
Fall
Winter
Spring
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0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Ave
rag
e P
oin
ts G
ain
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Grade Level
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Math - Computation
Fall to Spring Comparison
District - Without
South Pen iPod
Classes
South Pen iPod
Classes
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ACHIEVEMENT DATA
COMPARISON OF 2012 & 2013 SBA DATA
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80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
100
Chapman McNeil Canyon West Homer
Ave
rag
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erc
en
t Pro
fic
ien
t
Schools & Grade Levels Participating
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Reading - SBA Comparison
2012
2013
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0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Chapman McNeil Canyon West Homer
Ave
rag
e P
erc
en
t Pro
fic
ien
t
Schools & Grade Levels Participating
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Writing - SBA Comparison
2012
2013
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0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Chapman McNeil Canyon West Homer
Ave
rag
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erc
en
t Pro
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Schools & Grade Levels Participating
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Math - SBA Comparison
2012
2013
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SURVEYS
STUDENT SURVEYS
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GRADES 1-2: IPOD SURVEY RESULTS
59%
30%
11%
Using the iPods is making me a better
reader.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really62%
27%
11%
Using the iPods is making me a better
math student.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really
64%
20%
16%
Using the iPods in my classroom makes me
more excited to come to school.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really
62%
25%
13%
Being able to record my own voice while reading and then
listening to myself read makes me want to be a better
reader.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really
76%
20%
4%
Using the iPods in my classroom makes learning easier.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really
93%
0%
7%
Overall, I am glad that my classroom is using the
iPods.
Yes
No
Doesn't
Matter
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GRADES 3-8: IPOD SURVEY RESULTS
32%
44%
24%
Using the iPods in reading class is making
me a better reader.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really
41%
40%
19%
Using the iPods in math class is making me a better math student.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really
44%
40%
16%
Using the iPods in my classroom makes learning easier.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really
39%
35%
26%
Using the iPods in my classroom makes me
more excited to come to school.
Definitely
A Little Bit
Not Really
35%
65%
I took my iPod home this year.
Yes
No
76%
0%
24%
Overall, I am glad that my classroom is using
the iPods.
Yes
No
Doesn't
Matter
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SURVEYS
TEACHER SURVEYS
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9%
5%
5%
9%
5%
9%
9% 5%
9%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
10%
Teacher Favorite Educational Apps
StoryKit Money/Coins
Spelling City Fast Facts
Fraction Calc Voice Recorder
Word Wizard Phonics
Popplet Lite Pic Collage
iTalk Numberline
Rocket Math Socrative
Vocabulary Central
5%
5%
11%
17%
5%
5% 6%
6%
6%
6%
11%
6%
11%
Teacher Favorite Educational Web Sites
NASATateKidsDiscovery EducationBrain PopGutenbergRoad to GrammarSafariGoogleDictionary.com
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TEACHER SURVEY REFLECTIONS
• Since using the devices this year, what have you noticed about the students? • It is a great motivator for students and a great resource for them to use the
apps as enrichment when waiting for others to finish.
• I have noticed an increase in student's spelling test scores. I have also observed students thinking more critically about their fluency after recording and listening to themselves on a weekly basis using the Voice Memo feature.
• Using the devices in conjunction with a whole group lesson certainly helps to engage ALL students. I have also noticed that the use of iPods increases the time on task. iPods allow the children more independence, as they can access information easily.
• Students maintain engagement with the use of these learning tools.
• Time on task increased, engagement as a whole increased, school is cool.
• Oral reading fluency was greatly improved, and by this I mean oral expression and to a smaller degree rate.
• Heightened engagement, better project completion, tracking grades on PowerSchool, better accessibility to tools.
• The students enjoy using them for spelling, phonics, math, and research. 34
RESOURCES
KPBSD WEB S I TES
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MOBILE DEVICE RESOURCES
• KPBSD Educational Technology Resources Web Site
• Kenai Apple Pilot Project (KAPP) Web Site
• KPBSD App Directory
• KPBSD Knowledgebase Wiki
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