Connect Oregon Students for Learning Update for the Oregon Broadband Advisory Commission June 25, 2020 Carla Wade, Digital Innovations Lead, Oregon Department of Education
Needs Analysis Broadband Internet Access Home Internet Service 27% (1.17million) Oregonians have 30% of families cannot afford access no access or inadequate access or are turned away by internet service providers Access to Devices Digital Literacy and Knowledge 14% of Oregon students do not 163 out of 164 districts surveyed in have access to a computer, laptop, April described the need for or tablet at home professional development related to digital and online instruction.
Summit & Summit Outcomes What We Heard ● We must re-engineer and reinvent the student learning experience for now and for future success by engaging their strengths and curiosity. ● We need strong momentum, commitment, and unified voices across Oregon to meet urgent family and student needs. ● We must create sustainable opportunities to meet urgent needs and build a stronger Oregon future.
Current Investment Opportunities ● Online learning tools & professional development for how to use these tools ● Devices to achieve a 1:1 student/device ratio ● High quality, adaptable, culturally responsive, and effective online curriculum ● Family Support
Education Partners’ Investment 1. Support OBDD in distributing $20 million 2. Provide guidance on ESSER Fund Applications 3. Partner with ESDs and School Districts to Establish Regional and Statewide Professional Development 4. Engage Families in Digital Literacy and Safety 5. Support Adoption and Implementation of LMS 6. Host the Oregon Open Learning Hub
Shared Strategic Investment Formation of Two Committees ● Infrastructure and Internet Access Committee ● Digital Literacy, Knowledge and Devices Committee Develop a System and Sustainable Plan for Digital Learning in Oregon
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