digital learning transformation phase 1 update june 16th 2015
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Digital Learning Transformation
Phase 1 Update
June 16th 2015
{P.S. – this video was filmed on an iPad}
Summary
Phase 1 of the Digital Learning Transformation represents transformation and growth
with teaching and learning.
Phase 1 Sites:
• Gage Elementary
• Pinewood Elementary
• Riverside Elementary
• Lincoln K-8
• Friedell Middle School
• Willow Creek Middle School
• John Marshall 9th grade team
• Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Classroom sets in Phase 1:
• Century High School
• John Marshall High School
• Mayo High School
Timeline October 2014 – teaching staff at phase 1 sites received iPads (professional
development and experimentation began).
December 2014 – 3,500 iPads were imaged, scanned, cased, and distributed to phase
1 sites. 100 charging carts were wired and distributed to necessary classrooms.
January 2015 – parent sessions were hosted at the phase 1 sites.
January 26, 2015 – iPads were distributed over the course of 2 days. Technology staff,
Instructional Technology Specialists, Instructional Coaches, and other staff aided in
distribution, Apple ID configuration, etc.
January 2015 – Apple Education Technology Profile first survey administered to phase
1 staff as a benchmark
April 2015 – parent and student surveys administered
May 2015 – staff input/feedback listening sessions occurred (face to face)
May 2015 – Apple Education Technology Profile second survey administered to phase 1
staff
Funding and Break/Fix
RPS leased to own 3,500 iPads for $1.42 million over a four-year period.
Break/Fix Statistics (from January):
80 broken screens @ $40 = $3200
25 misc. parts @ $35 = $875
Breakage rate of 1%
Professional DevelopmentMinnetonka Technology Institute
• March 4-5, 2015 with 34 attendees from RPS Elem/MS/HS Site Visits
Breakout Sessions Included:
• 1:1 Implementation, Computer Programming K-5, Classroom Creativity, Online
Learning, Staff Development, Assessment, Innovation, and more
Instructional Technology Specialists
• Offer ongoing, individualized work with sites, PLCs, and classroom teachers on
meaningful infusion of technology to enhance and personalize student learning (LMS
use, AppSmashing, Digital Curriculum Transformation, and much much more)
Site Instructional Coaches
• Work with Heather Willman and Instructional Technology to increase capacity to
coach high quality instruction using technology as a tool
Elementary Collaboration
• Monthly meeting between phase 1 sites to share and collaborate instructional ideas
Professional DevelopmentiPad EdCamp at Longfellow
• Feb 16 – staff district wide
Professional DevelopmentDigital Learning Institute
• Solution Tree – Collier County Schools Florida
• Site Visits and Breakout Sessions – Interactive Textbooks, Digital Formative
Assessment, Student Work That Matters, Engagement, Professional Development,
and more.
Tech Thursday @ Willow Creek
Digital Buzz
• Monthly digital newsletter distribute to all sites with tips,
information, etc.
Lightening Round @ RALC
• Instructional Coach captures photos of what is happening
at the site. Impromptu and brief explanation during staff
meetings.
Education Technology Profile Report
The Education Technology Profile (ETP) was designed to provide districts and schools
with general demographics of technology use and an overall profile of the levels at
which faculty are using technology in their classrooms. RPS asked all phase 1
teachers to complete the ETP in February and again in May to establish a baseline of
technology used based upon the SAMR model.
SAMR Model
Let’s learn about the SAMR Model – as explained by students.
Education Technology Profile Report
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Phase 1 Parent Survey ResultsPhase 1 Parent Surveys were completed in early April (2 months into the phase 1 of
Digital Learning Transformation) through an online survey.
Top themes from the parent surveys:
• Limit apps/games that student can download
• Teachers need to communicate with parents more on how they are using the iPads
• Monitoring screen time/apps/games at home
• More textbooks available on the iPads
510 responses (286 Classroom and 224 1:1)
• 76% of all parents believe their child is using an iPad at school at least once daily.
• 64% of phase 1 parents state that their child uses their iPad for learning at least
once daily outside of school.
• 39% of parents either agree or strongly agree that their child has shown greater
interest in school since the introduction of iPads for learning.
• 15% of parents either agree or strongly agree that they have experienced an
increase in communication with their child’s teacher since the introduction of iPads
for learning
Phase 1 Student Surveys were completed in early April (2 months into the phase 1 of
Digital Learning Transformation) through an online survey.
Top 5 themes from the student surveys:
• Limit apps/games that student can download
• Students would like more textbooks available on the iPads
• Student want to use the iPads more often and/or in more classes
• Students would like to have a choice when it comes to cases
• Students are experiencing connectivity issues
Phase 1 Student Survey Themes
Phase 1 Student Survey Results
3,139 responses (1,692 Classroom and 1,447 1:1) – grades 3-12
• 28% report using an iPad hourly at school
• 47% report using an iPad daily at school
• 64% of 1:1 students report using their iPad for learning at least once daily outside of
school
• 67% of all students either agree or strongly agree that they have more interest in
school since the introduction of iPads for learning
• 67% of all students either agree or strongly agree that their performance in school
has improved since the introduction of iPads for learning
• 64% of all students either agree or strongly agree that they have experienced an
increase in communication with their teachers since the introduction of iPads for
learning
• 11% of all students report being distracted by the technology in school
Staff Feedback | Common ThemesFace to face staff meetings at all phase 1 sites occurred in the months of May and early
June.
Areas for enhancement:
• Access Points
• Sharing devices throughout the day can be frustrating (secondary)
• Games, camera, and some social media can be a source of distraction
• Flash player (secondary)
• Learning Management System – consistency
• Dollars to purchase apps
Staff Feedback | Common ThemesFace to face staff meetings at all phase 1 sites occurred in the months of May and early
June.
Areas for reinforcement:
• Craving more PLC & professional development – a deeper dive into the apps and
abilities
• Enjoying Casper Focus
• Using less paper
• Individualized learning is enhancing the classroom (shy students are engaging)
• Instructional technology specialists, technology integrationists and instructional
coaches are amazing
• Google Classroom is amazing for collaboration
• Instant feedback and formative assessment – brilliant
• Creates efficiencies
• Middle & High School Students are learning to manage their choices
• Digital Textbooks
• App Repository
• Students video taping their work
RPS Response to Parent & Student
Surveys
Examples of how our teachers & administrators are engaging with parents:
• Google Docs
• Parent/Teacher conferences {bilinguals used iPads}
• Emails from teachers featuring digital projects
• Technology Open House
• PreciouStatus
RPS Response to Parent & Student
Surveys
Examples of how our teachers & administrators are engaging with parents:
Technology Open House
Locations:
• Willow Creek
• John Marshall
• Longfellow 45/15
Top Downloaded Apps
IXL 3858
Drive 3806
Docs 3795
Classroom 3574
Educreations 2953
Slides 2878
Sheets 2824
Pic Collage 2703
Socrative 2475
QR Reader 1742
MackinVIA 1707
Calculator iPad 1531
Kidblog 1488
popplet lite 1471
Classkick 1415
Quizlet 1396
Nearpod 1393
Raz-Kids 1373
ShowMe 1369
QR Reader 1310
Destiny Quest 1303
Haiku Deck 1279
iMovie 1209
Dictionary 1206
Google Earth 1199
Notes 1113
YouTube 1085
ComicBook! 1065
Doodle Buddy 1049
ChatterKid 1047
ThingLink 1041
Prezi 1031
ScreenChomp 1025
Tellagami 991
Epic! 986
Bookshelf 963
SpellingCity 951
A few thoughts from teachers on apps
Opt-in White List
This is a hybrid of our current practice, with an “opt in” list for
designees (building admins, parents).
• Technology would be able to limit the apps for these users
• Parents could opt in on Skyward if they wanted their child to be on a
restrictive white list
• The list of apps would be very specific and the process and apps
would be posted on our public site
• Pilot program this fall at a middle school level
Current Longfellow Third Grade MCA Data
Spring 2013 – Mean score of 350.5 - 55% proficient (51 students)
o 12% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 43% of third graders were ‘Meets’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 16% of third graders were ‘Partially Meeting’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 29% of third graders ‘Do Not Meet’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
Spring 2014 – Mean score of 352.4 - 59% proficient (52 students)
o 17% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 42% of third graders were ‘Meets’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 14% of third graders were ‘Partially Meeting’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 27% of third graders ‘Do Not Meet’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
Spring 2015 – Mean score of 358.2 - 70% proficient (56 students)
o 25% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 45% of third graders were ‘Meets’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 14% of third graders were ‘Partially Meeting’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
o 16% of third graders ‘Do Not Meet’ on the MCA III Reading Assessment
3rd Grade MCA III Reading Data (MCA score of 350 or
greater is proficient):
Current Longfellow Third Grade Data
3rd Grade MCA III Math Data (MCA score of 350 or
greater is proficient):
Spring 2013 – Mean score of 357.3 - 71% proficient (51 students)
o 29% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Math Assessment this spring
o 43% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Math Assessment this spring
o 18% of third graders were ‘Partially Meeting’ on the MCA III Math Assessment
o 10% of third graders ‘Do Not Meet’ on the MCA III Math Assessment
Spring 2014 – Mean score of 361.1 – 79% proficient (52 students)
o 42% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Math Assessment this spring
o 37% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Math Assessment this spring
o 6% of third graders were ‘Partially Meeting’ on the MCA III Math Assessment
o 15% of third graders ‘Do Not Meet’ on the MCA III Math Assessment
Spring 2015 – Mean score of 362.7 - 80% proficient (56 students)
o 46% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Math Assessment this spring
o 34% of third graders were ‘Exceeds’ on the MCA III Math Assessment this spring
o 9% of third graders were ‘Partially Meeting’ on the MCA III Math Assessment
o 11% of third graders ‘Do Not Meet’ on the MCA III Math Assessment
Current Longfellow Third Grade NWEA Data
Spring 2013 – Mean RIT 185 (68% NPR)
o District Mean RIT 184 (65% NPR)
o National Mean RIT 179 (50% NPR)
Spring 2014 – Mean RIT 195 (63% NPR)
o District Mean RIT 195 (63% NPR)
o National Mean RIT 191 (50% NPR)
Spring 2015 – Mean RIT 212 (75% NPR)
o District Mean RIT 207 (62% NPR)
o National Mean RIT 203 (50% NPR)
Current Third Grade Cohort NWEA Growth Math Scores.
These are there scores from first grade, second grade and this current
third grade year for the current cohort of third graders.
Current Longfellow Third Grade NWEA Data
Spring 2013 – Mean RIT 183 (66% NPR)
o District Mean RIT 182 (64% NPR)
o National Mean RIT 177(50% NPR)
Spring 2014 – Mean RIT 191 (54% NPR)
o District Mean RIT 193 (59% NPR)
o National Mean RIT 190 (50% NPR)
Spring 2015 – Mean RIT 206 (69% NPR)
o District Mean RIT 202 (58% NPR)
o National Mean RIT 199 (50% NPR)
Current Third Grade Cohort NWEA Growth Reading Scores.
These are there scores from first grade, second grade and this
current third grade year for the current cohort of third graders.
Longfellow
MCA-III Grade 3 Reading
350.5 352.4
358.2
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Spring 2013 Spring 2014 Spring 2015
Longfellow
206202 199
191 193 190
183 182177
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Longfellow69% NPR
District58% NPR
National50% NPR
Longfellow54% NPR
District59% NPR
National50% NPR
Longfellow66% NPR
District64% NPR
National50% NPR
ReadingNWEA 3rd Grade Spring RIT scores
Next Steps
• Phase 1 will continue in the fall at the same sites.
• Discussion of growth and student achievement
• Discussion of what phase 2 could look like – funding challenges