ENGAGING STUDENTS WITH TECHNOLOGY Technology Advisory Committee Educational Technology Plan Recommendations March 25, 2015 1
Two Paths Converge… Comprehensive Planning Goal #5: We will innovate our educational practices and become leaders in technology integration. • We must continue to excel in Technology Advisory Committee these areas: • We must continue to excel in • Student Achievements and Awards these areas: • Curriculum and Instruction • Student Services • Curriculum and Instruction • High Quality Learning Environment • High Quality Learning Environment • Even in challenging financial • We are obligated to provide our times we value academics, students a technology-rich athletics, arts, and activities environment which is reflective of the world beyond the walls of our school buildings WE WANT TO BE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EMULATE. March 25, 2015 2
The Starting Point : NASD Information T echnology Plan Blended Learning E-Learning Future Asynchronous Adaptive Learning Technology Learning Development Maximum Improved Network Classroom Voice Uptime Instruction Integrated Wireless Applications Devices (i.e., E-Mail) IP Wireless Digital Disaster Based Network Classrooms Recovery Phone System Network Stability and Security INFRASTRUCTURE Cat 6A Wiring – Cisco Switches March 25, 2015 3
Technology Advisory Committee Parents & Community Members Ken Doerbacker Community Member Tony Berarducci MMS & MES Parent NASH & IES Parent Marcel Bergerman Suzanne Filiaggi-Bridges IMS & MCK Parent MCK Parent Allyson Minton Melissa Simon IES Parent Kevin Conner AIU Liaison Teachers District Leadership PES - Grade 3 School Board Member Rachel Brown Maureen Grosheider Sheila Dattilo MMS - Grade 7 Science Scott Russell School Board Member FES - Library Asst. Superintendent of Sarah Diehl Tammy Andreyko Academic Advancement Kristen Ericson IES - Grade 4 MCK - Grade 4 Katherine Curran Coordinator of Academic Jan Graner Technology Bernadette Marshalek BWE - Grade 4 Brendan Hyland Principal NAI Dana Oliver NASH, MMS - Tech. Integrator Katherine Jenkins Principal CMS Eric Robertson IMS - Grade 8 Science & Math Amanda Mathieson Principal HES Laura Senneway BWE, FES, IES, PES - Tech. Integrator Bill Phillips Senior IT Manager Asst. Superintendent of K-12 Bob Tozier NASH - Music, Dept. Chair Robert Scherrer Education Kristen Zaccari MES - Grade 5 Raymond Gualtieri Superintendent (ex-officio) March 25, 2015 4
Focus of the Committee How can: • technology enhance, support, and transform the classroom? • new technologies foster communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity (the 4 Cs)? • we successfully implement educational technology? • we prepare recommendations for an educational technology plan? • we be advocates for the District’s educational technology vision and communicate it to the North Allegheny community? 5 March 25, 2015
Strategy: Divide and Conquer With a broadly-focused series of goals, the committee chose to divide into three subcommittees to develop recommendations: • Curriculum – Curriculum should always drive technology • assured experiences; the 4 Cs; preparation for future success • Digital Classroom – Looking at what resources we have; what resources we should have; how we can accomplish equity in resources District-wide • Professional Development – No technology implementation is successful with a solid program of professional development • If teachers do not know how to use the resources and feel excited about the potential of them – technology will not be utilized as it can be March 25, 2015 6
Process / Research • BrightBytes ™ Survey Data – March 2014 • Students (grades 3-12) • K-12 Teachers and Administrators • Research • Survey of Allegheny County schools with regard to use of technology • College and career competency requirements • Professional journals and studies • Site Visitations • Mars Area SD; South Side Area SD; Elizabeth Forward SD • Professional Consultants • Hardware Demonstrations • Professional Conferences & Seminars 7 March 25, 2015
Three Components of this Presentation The committee has submitted a written report to the Board. This presentation provides a brief summary of what we consider to be the ‘heart’ of the work , including: • Highlights of what we learned • A summary of committee recommendations • An overview of the financial implications of our recommendations We believe we have met the challenge presented by the Board – and along the way encountered some surprises, not the least of which has been our shared passion for the recommendations we are proud to bring forward tonight. 8 March 25, 2015
An overview of What we have learned • Teaching, learning, and technology • The Four C’s of Education • Current technology access in NA schools • What NA students and teachers think about technology in schools • What other school districts are doing about technology 9 March 25, 2015
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Best instructional practices require students to use the “Four C’s of Education” to meet learning goals. March 25, 2015 11
What are the “Four C’s” …and how does technology help students to develop these skills? • Communication • Collaboration • Critical Thinking • Creativity March 25, 2015 12
What is the current status of technology access for NA students and teachers? • Limited or no access to computers on a daily basis • Limited access to instructional technology in the classroom (e.g., mounted interactive projectors, document cameras, mobile devices, building-based video production resources) • In some cases, current available devices have reduced functionality due to age and/or condition • Limited access to Wi-Fi in various buildings (targeted completion May 1) • Limited access to Technology Integrators for professional development 13 March 25, 2015
What is the strongest argument for implementing a 1:1 initiative? • Currently using technology in our classroom is an event and it should be a seamless interaction between students and learning. • Individual devices offer the potential for students to engage in the real work of mathematicians, scientists, composers, filmmakers, authors and engineers. • We have an obligation to build upon the technological fluency the students bring to us and guide them towards being responsible digital citizens. 14 March 25, 2015
Feedback from Elementary Students via BrightBytes™* survey Students in Elementary student-reported grades 3-5 report frequency of computer use in the they have limited classroom access to technology during Weekly 23 the school day. Monthly Never Current ratio of 52 student to computer 25 in K-5 is approximately 11:1. *Source: BrightBytes teacher survey, March 2014 March 25, 2015 15
Click Here: Fifth Graders Create Biome Project and Shine March 25, 2015 16
Feedback from Middle School Students via BrightBytes™* survey Students in grades 6-8 report Middle School student-reported frequency they have limited of computer use in the classroom access to Daily technology 4 16 Weekly during the school 16 Monthly day. Every few months Never Current ratio of 28 student to 35 computer in 6-8 is approximately 3:1. *Source: BrightBytes teacher survey, March 2014 March 25, 2015 17
A School Project presentation by Jack Lopuszynski Eighth Grade – Carson Middle School Student Council President Honor Student 18 March 25, 2015
Feedback from High School Students via BrightBytes™* survey Students in High School student-reported grades 9-12 frequency of computer use in report they have the classroom limited access to 4 Daily technology 9 Weekly during the school 33 Monthly Every few months day. Never 25 Current ratio of student to 31 computer in 9-12 is approximately 2:1. *Source: BrightBytes teacher survey, March 2014 March 25, 2015 19
90.35% of the NA Class of 2014 Planned to attend College/University TAC studied college and career computer competency/readiness profiles for graduating seniors. Technology expectations of college freshmen include: • A fundamental understanding of computer technology – ideally on dual platforms • A high level of competency in system software for word processing, spreadsheet management, file and database management, presentation graphics, search engines, collaborative learning management systems, and email • Understanding of hardware and networking • Understanding of computer ethics, security, and professional responsibilities of technology use • Understanding of appropriate and acceptable time / place for various patterns of communications; i.e., texting vocabulary vs. formal language for essays and research papers, etc. March 25, 2015 20
“We want students who are creators not just consumers of technology.” ~ David D. Carbonara, Ed.D. Duquesne University March 25, 2015 21
Feedback from North Allegheny Teachers via BrightBytes™* Survey 96% of North Allegheny teachers believe that technology use in the classroom can enhance student learning. *Source: BrightBytes teacher survey, March 2014 March 25, 2015 22
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