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Powering the Digital Classroom
It Takes More Than Just Computers
Thomas Greaves and Barbara RudolphMarch 28, 2012
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Presenters
Barbara RudolphPrincipal
Wylie Intermediate
Thomas GreavesChairman
The Greaves Group
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Evolution of Digital Instructional Tools
Next Gen
2010
1980s+90s
2000s
Supplemental
Electronic whiteboards
Online Learning
Digital Teaching Platforms
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Leading researchers discuss
Digital Teaching Platforms and how integrated formative assessment leads to differentiation and
results.
A New Concept: Digital Teaching Platforms
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Teacher & Class
Hardware & Connectivity
Assessment
Teaching and Learning Platform (incl. Classroom Management)
Technical Support
Professional Learning
What is a Digital Teaching Platform?An Integrated Digital Solution
Customizable Interactive CoreCurriculum
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Powering the Digital Classroom: It Takes More Than Just Computers
March 28, 2012
©2012 Project RED
Project RED:Revolutionizing Education
“Project RED is nothing less than a blueprint
for remakingAmerican Education.”
Angus King, Former Governor of Maine
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Project RED: Research on Two Major Issues
• Project RED seeks to define technology models that lead to improved student achievement.
Improving student achievement
• Project RED identifies cost savings, cost avoidance, and revenue enhancements.
Evaluating the financial impact of technology on
budgets
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• 997 schools, representative of the U.S. school universe
• 11 diverse Education Success Measures (ESMs)• 136 independent variables in 22 categories• Comparison of findings by student/computer ratios (1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, or more)
• Comprehensive demographic data correlated to survey results
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All Schools
High Schools
• Fewer disciplinary actions • Lower dropout rates • Less paperwork • Lower paper and copying expenses
• Higher teacher attendance • Higher test scores
• Higher AP course enrollment• Higher college attendance plans
• Higher course completion rates
• Higher dual/joint enrollment in college
• Higher graduation rates
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Eleven Education Success Measures
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Nine Key Implementation FactorsTech integrated into Intervention Classes every period
Change Management Leadership by Principal
Students collaborate online daily
Technology integrated into core subjects at least weekly
Online formative assessments done at least weekly
1:1 student‐computer ratio
Virtual Field Trips at least monthly
Students use search engines at least daily
Principals receive formal training in change leadership
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Key Finding 1
Nine key implementation factors (KIFs) are linked strongly to
education success.
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5%11%
15%21%
15%13%
8%7%
4%1%
None
1 Factor
2 Factors
3 Factors
4 Factors
5 Factors
6 Factors
7 Factors
8 Factors
9 Factors
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Percentage of Schools Employing Key Implementing Factors
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Key Finding 2
Using Key Implementation Factors saves money.
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Key Finding 3
Overall, 1:1 schools outperform all others. It’s impossible to get to second order change without a methodology that includes 1:1.
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Percentage of RespondentsReporting Improvement
* Proper 1:1: Those schools practicing the top 4 Key Implementation Factors (13 schools)Intervention Classes Use Tech Every Period, Principal Leads Change management, Online Collaboration Daily, Core Curriculum Use Tech at least Weekly
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Proper 1:1* 100% 92% 90% 89% 83% 63%All 1:1 88% 65% 70% 58% 68% 57%
All Other Schools 77% 50% 69% 45% 65% 51%
Paperwork Reduction
Disciplinary action
reduction
High-stakes test
scores
Drop-out rate
reduction
Paper and Copy
Machine
Graduation Rates
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Key Finding 4
Leadership at all levels is crucial to success.
The superintendent’s ability to lead change is critical for district‐level change.
The principal’s ability to lead change is critical for school‐level change.
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•What’s the Answer? Summary
Technology works best when “properly implemented”
Digital Teaching Platform capabilities are integral to “proper implementation”
Davis Intermediate, Wylie, TXImplementation of a Digital Teaching Platform: Time To Know
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Near Dallas Suburban district with 19 campuses serving 12,000 students
Wylie, TX ISD
Davis Intermediate • Grades 5 and 6, 705 students:
• White: 68%• African American: 17%• Hispanic: 14%• Economically Disadvantaged: 28% • LEP: 2%• SPED: 10%
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Why? Looking for ways to …• Engage digital natives• Have students “Powered Up, not Powered Down”• Focus on 21st Century Learning Skills
Summer 2011, Davis Adopts 1 to 1 Digital Teaching Platform
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• Focused on 1 grade level/subject
• Summer pilot project in the computer lab to:• Work out logistics
• Provide adequate professional learning
Start Small and Grow
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• Used BYOD to expand
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More time in the summer Focus:
• Digital native learning styles • 5E model of lesson design to reduce lecture style instruction• 21st Century Learning skills:• If we allow devices, then what instructionally?
Replaced school supply list with web 2.0 tools Teachers asked to share what works Teachers understood the need
• Past the mindset of: “I did not have this when I was in school” to “I don’t like to be powered down. Let’s leverage the technology for good instruction.”
Professional Learning for 1 to 1
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What Worked• Digital citizenship
agreement• Guest WIFI login for students• Reducing school supply list
to offset parent cost• Classroom power set‐up• Technician available after
breaks and on holidays• Parent support • Almost no theft
What Did Not• Need system to support
damaged equipment• Tighten device‐consistency
for accountability
BYOD Take‐Aways
30% of students bring own laptop or netbook School supplies the rest: PTA, district, school funds
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What Worked• Increased student engagement
• Decrease in absenteeism• Teachers use Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning
• Collaboration among teachers
• Teacher support• Start small and expand
What did not• School tech infrastructure fails occasionally
• Students forget passwords
• “Real time monitoring alerts me when students fall behind. It helps me maximize my time with the students.”
A 5th grade Math Teacher Wylie, TX
Digital Teaching Platform Take‐ Aways
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“Never again will I have that child that seems to understand and is always on task make a 50 on the test.”
A 5th Grade teacher in Wylie
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