ASD Digital Transformation Plan 2019-2025Presentation to the Board of School Directors

June 11, 2019

Setting the Stage

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Introduction

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• ASD Comprehensive Plan • Superintendent’s Committee Regarding Secondary

Programming for Reconfigured Grade Spans• Internal Analysis of Technology Needs and Budget Implications• MCIU Educational Technology Consulting, Feedback and

Report• Demonstration and Evaluation of Classroom Technology

What are the goals of this plan?

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• EMPOWER students by giving them the tools to actively contribute to their own learning experience.

• EMPOWER teachers with technology, tools, resources and professional development that promote student learning and engagement, flexibility, and creativity for instruction.

• EMPOWER parents/guardians by providing resources and learning opportunities for them to be engaged in supporting their students’ access to and use of instructional technologies.

Impacting Instruction

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i4CInstructional Vision

for Technology Integration

Innovation

i4CCreativity

Collaboration Critical Thinking

Communication

Portrait of a Graduate: Technology Knowledge and Skills

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Digital Literacy Skills

• Effective skills in navigating technology to access information

• Understanding of digital processes to keep oneself safe in an online environment, including proper use of passwords and maintaining safety with personal information

• Ability to discern reputable online resources

• Understanding of different services and technologies available to complete a task and how to find and choose the best tool for the job

Digital Citizenship Skills

• Treat others online with respect • Develop skills in an online

environment to be socially responsible

Career and College Readiness

• Understanding of how innovative technologies apply to career pathways

Innovation Incubators

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2019-20 One Mobile Innovation Incubator for each elementary and secondary school

2020-21Add a second Mobile Innovation Incubator for each secondary school

Innovate

Process

Create

Professional Development Plan

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Standards-Based•ISTE Standards•Google Ecosystem•SAMR•Personalized Learning•PA Core Standards

Job-Embedded •Instructional Coaches

and Teacher Leaders•Instructional Innovation

Incubator Classrooms•Professional Learning

Communities•Sustained, Ongoing

Differentiated•Micro-Credential

Programs•Voice and Choice

Opportunities•Multiple Entry Points•Common Vocabulary

Supporting Parents/Guardians

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Parent and Guardian Support Programs

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• Programs to support a One-to-One Initiative.

• Workshops on topics such as Google Classroom/G Suite applications as well as online curriculum resources.

• Resources such as a YouTube channel will be developed so that there is continuous support for parents/guardians.

Actualizing the Plan

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Timing of Key Transformation Components

2019-2020 School Year

• Teacher Laptops• Interactive Flat Panels: Admin, Senior (Partial)

2020-2021 School Year

• One-to-One Initiative: Grades 10-12• Interactive Flat Panels: Junior, Senior (Partial)• Telephone System

2021-2022 School Year

• One-to-One Initiative: Grades 7-9• Interactive Flat Panels: Elementary (50%), Senior (Partial)• Wireless Upgrades: Junior High

2022-2023 School Year

• One-to-One Initiative: Grades 4-6• Interactive Flat Panels: Elementary (50%), Senior (Remaining)• Wireless Upgrades: Copper Beech

2023-2024 School Year

• First Refresh of Devices in the One-to-One Initiative • Wireless Upgrades: Remaining Elementary Schools

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Considerations for One-to-One Implementation

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