Transforming Classrooms into Digital Learning Environments

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 Plan Bridging the gap between how students live and how they learn in school QuickTime and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. Approved 4/04

New Learning Environment Traditional New Teacher-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

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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 Emerged from 1:1 evaluation findings 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

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 through Digital Education for students 4 pilot school locations in 2006 Added 5 schools in 2007 EETT Grant – 27 more schools in 2008-09

G.L.I.D.E.S. Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students Emphasis is on projectbased learning: student collaboration, technology integration, research and assessment through alternative methods. 4 schools participated in the initial project: Pompano Beach High Miramar High Indian Ridge Middle Nob Hill Elementary Culminating presentations provided opportunity for students to show and share what they have learned.

G.L.I.D.E.S. Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students Pompano Beach High School Goes to the Great Wall of China 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. Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Pompano G.L.I.D.E.S. Beach High PBHS Goes to the Great Wall of China Introduction: China Video International Business: Mr. Oistacher’s students produced a Web Trade Agreements and page detailing trade agreements and Business Plans business plans International Ms. Burdo’s students created iMovies and Relations: Cross podcasts highlighting China’s culture and Cultural Communications 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

Teacher/Student Recognition Program (VTRP) Reward “best practices” Share “best practices” through BEEP Remind community of our commitment to digital education QuickTime and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture.

Digital Students share their work! QuickTime and a H.263 decompressor are needed to see this picture.