instructional improvement system (iis) (a.k.a. learning management system – lms) needs analysis...
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Instructional Improvement System (IIS)(a.k.a. Learning Management System – LMS)
Needs Analysis Discussion, Planning Meeting, and Focus Group Session
This presentation was prepared by an independent consulting firm for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. While the data and analysis contained in this document were used to inform the foundation, it is not a representation of the current grant-making strategy.
For more information on the foundation’s strategy, please visit: www.gatesfoundation.org/education
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Prepared for
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Instructional Improvement System (IIS) Project
For nearly two decades, CELT has helped align leadership, learning, and technology in support of improved student learning by working collaboratively with educational organizations to support and transform teaching, learning, and administrative processes.
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What is the purpose of today’s meeting?
To gather end-user input for developing a conceptual model, functional requirements, and performance specifications for an Instructional Improvement System (IIS) (a.k.a. Learning Management System)…
as defined in the Race to the Top (RTTT) application process and proposal submissions;
based on IIS/LMS activities currently underway in learning organizations at all levels;
and, includes the results of statewide field-based assessment activities and state-level legislation.
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Who are the meeting participants?
•Superintendents of Schools•Chief Academic Officers•Directors of Research and Assessment•Staff Development Coordinators•Chief Information Officers•Library, Media, Instructional Resource Specialists•School Principals
elementary middle high school
•Education Association/Consortium Leaders
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Who are the CELT facilitators?
Florida Meetings
• John Phillipo• Laurie Keating• Harold Ellis• Lisa Connelly
Ohio Meetings
• Don Ginder• Cyndi Dunlap• John Bowles• Christine Ginder
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What is today’s agenda?
• 8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 – 9: 15 Welcome and Introductions
• 9: 15 – 9:25 Project Background and Rationale
• 9: 25 – 10:00 IIS (LMS) Vision/Overview
• 10:00 – 10:40Breakout Session Part I
• 10:40 – 10:50Break
• 10:50 – 11:15Breakout Session Part II
• 11:15 – 11:45Reporting Back and Discussion
• 11:45 – 12:00Concluding Comments and Next Steps
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Who is CELT?
CELT’s Mission
To help learning organizations attain their vision, mission, and goals by integrating high-quality programs, services, and technology with the organization's people and processes in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective way.
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What is the project background?
•The IIS/LMS Project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
•CELT serves as the research and development partner along with the state, regional, local education agencies and charter schools
•The participating states are Florida and Ohio
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What are the project phases and timeline?
• Identify research, best practices, Jul/Aug 2010and field-based needs assessment
• Develop IIS/LMS conceptual Sep/Oct 2010
model, key components, functional requirements
• Conduct IIS/LMS Fall Institute Oct/Nov 2010
• Draft vignettes on effective use Dec/Jan 2010-11
of an IIS/LMS application
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What is the rationale for the project?
• As educators, we need to: apply technology to our core mission reverse the trend of “pulling” data from the
classroom without adequate feedback loops and data analysis tools for students, teachers, and parents
recognize that successful IIS/LMS implementation is more of an organizational and industry problem than a technology project
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What is the universally accepted core mission of education?
•Develop the most contemporary standards, curricula, and assessments
•Coach/facilitate learners through a myriad of developmental instructional activities
• Identify appropriate instructional strategies and resources with just-in-time staff development
•Monitor/assess student progress based upon a pre-determined set of learner needs and performance rubrics.
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Current and Desired Data FlowPresently, there is a need to create seamless, continuous,
and transparent feedback loops at all levels
Without feedback loops, data will continue to remain inaccurate and unreliable.
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Current and Desired Data FlowPresently, there is a need to create seamless, continuous,
and transparent feedback loops at all levels
Without feedback loops, data will continue to remain inaccurate and unreliable.
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Why hasn’t technology helped transform education? Every major business or industry in the world, with the exception of education, has from the onset applied information technology to its CORE mission
Education/Learning(???)
Medical/Health(MEDLAR)
Airline/Travel (SABRE, Expedia, etc.)
Finance/Banks(ATM System)
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IIS/LMS Conceptual Model
Curriculum/Instruction
(What?)
StaffDevelopment
(By Whom?)
AssessmentStrategies
(How Well?)
Learners(Who?)
(With?)
InstructionalResources
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Why hasn’t technology helped transform education? Every major business or industry in the world, with the exception of education, has from the onset applied information technology to its CORE mission
Education/Learning(???)
Medical/Health(MEDLAR)
Airline/Travel (SABRE, Expedia, etc.)
Finance/Banks(ATM System)
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Curriculum / Instruction (What?)
• Common core standards• State frameworks• Curriculum guides• Courses of study• Content objectives• Process skills• Technology competencies• Instructional practices
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Instructional Resources (With what?)
•Software• Internet, web•Manipulatives•Multi-media resources•Textbooks•Lesson plans•Field trips•Guest speakers
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Assessment Strategies (How well?)
•State – high stakes•District - benchmark•School - interim•Classroom – formative/authentic/performance
Journal Quiz Interview Essay
Project Test Portfolio Other
•Home/Student – self-assessment and correlation
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Staff Development (By whom?)
•Staff proficiencies Skills Knowledge Behavioral attributes
•Staff profiles•Staff development programs• Job portfolios• Individual staff development plans•Supervision and evaluation strategies
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Learners (Who?)
•Students Learning profile Growth pattern Academic progress
•Community members Teachers Parents Senior citizens Business/industry leaders
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What is the IIS/LMS integration strategy?
StudentInformation
System
Curriculum/Instruction
(What?)
Assessment(How Well?
InstructionalResources
(With?)
Learners(Who?)
FinancialManagement
System
Operational Support Systems
HumanResource
Management
Asset Planning and Management
Systems
BUSINESS SYSTEMCOMPONENTS
DIGITAL LEARNINGDASHBOARD
MISSION- CRITICALDECISION- SUPPORT ENGINE
Education
Portal
Gradebook , Planbook , & Portfolios
Learner and Teacher Desktop Tools
Instructional Support Services(Tutoring, Homework Hotline, etc.)
Communication/Collaboration(School, Home, Community)
Standards/Lesson Plans
$
Integrated Network/Communications Infrastructure for Voice, Video, Data, Security, and Energy Management
• Students• Teachers• Parents• Administrators
Staff(By Whom?)
StudentInformation
System
Curriculum/Instruction
(What?)
Assessment(How Well?
InstructionalResources
(With?)
Learners(Who?)
FinancialManagement
System
HumanResource
Asset Planning and Management
Systems
BUSINESS SYSTEMCOMPONENTS
DIGITAL LEARNINGDASHBOARD
MISSION- CRITICALDECISION- SUPPORT ENGINE
Gradebook , Planbook , & Portfolios
Learner and Teacher Desktop Tools
Instructional Support Services(Tutoring, Homework Hotline, etc.)
Communication/Collaboration(School, Home, Community)
Standards/Lesson Plans
$
Learner Centered Data Reporting and Analysis
• Students• Teachers• Parents• Administrators
Staff(By Whom?)
Network Communications Infrastructure and Help Desk
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Desired Outcomes of an IIS/LMS
1. Accurate and timely information about student achievement in support of decision making at all levels
2. Parents and community members participating more fully in the learning process
3. Students assuming an active role and accepting responsibility for their educational experience
4. Staff empowered to work cooperativelyto increase student achievement, enhance productivity, and improve accountability
continued…
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Desired Outcomes of an LMS (continued)
5. Student achievement linked with staff development programs
6. Standards correlated to instructional practices, assessmentstrategies, and staff development programs
7. Gaps identified in instructional programs for adequacy of instructional resources, assessment items, and staff proficiencies
8. Ability to determine cost/benefit of instructional programs and learning resources
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What are the questions that need to be answered?
1. What are the key components of a comprehensive IIS/LMS?
2. What is the required functionality?3. Who are the major users of a web-based IIS/LMS
and what is the impact upon them?4. What are the unique needs of the various users?5. What are the systems (data) integration
requirements with LEA (SIS, FMS, DSS) applications and state-level reporting systems?
continued…
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What are the questions? (continued)
6. What is the impact of an easy-to-use and role-based IIS/LMS on: curriculum? assessment? staff development? student profile and achievement? learning resources?
7. What are the barriers to successful implementation of an integrated LMS? funding? process improvements? time?
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“You can always trust Americans to
do the right thing after they have
tried to do everything else.”
Sir Winston Churchill
We Must Systemically Change the Way We Manage Change
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The Critical Success Factors:
Funding
Leadership
Partnership
Planning
Technology and Education
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Critical Mass* of 21st Century ResourcesCritical Mass* of 21st Century Resources
Time Money
Staff
Technology* Amount of the innovation required to provide a substantial/measurable
change in productivity and/or learning.
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How can you contact CELT?
Center for Educational Leadership and Technology (CELT)
65 West Boston Post Road, Suite 200Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
Website: www.celtcorp.com
Ohio Project Lead:Mr. Don GinderE-mail: [email protected]: (508) 624-4474 ex. 1221Fax: (508) 624-6565
Florida Project Lead: Dr. John R. PhillipoE-mail: [email protected]: (508) 624-4474 ex. 1207Fax: (508) 624-6565