Digital Learning Environment

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The Box Is Not the Solution…

Lloyd Spruill, Knowledge Network Solutions

21st Century Work Skills!

What do our students need to What do our students need to compete in a Global Knowledge compete in a Global Knowledge

Based Economy?Based Economy?

•Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills to Organize, Analyze, Synthesize and Evaluate•Research and Communication Skills•Project based curriculum with Global Awareness for Relevant Learning•Ability and Opportunity to Collaborate•Ubiquitous Computing – 24/7

Your challenges are Your challenges are varied and daunting – varied and daunting – We KNOW!We KNOW!

Changing Teaching & Learning!

David Thornburg, Technology Education:

Expectations Not Options, May 2004

Transitions Occurring in Education!Transitions Occurring in Education!Traditional

Learning Environment21st Century

Learning Environment

Teacher-centered instruction Student-centered learning

Single-sense stimulation Multi-sensory stimulation

Single-path progression Multi-path progression

Single media Multimedia

Isolated work Collaborative work

Information delivery Information exchange

Passive learning Active/inquiry-based learning

Factual, knowledge-based Critical thinking and informed decision-

making

Reactive response Proactive/planned action

Isolated, artificial context Authentic, real world context

Source: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) NETS Project,

National Educational Technology Standards for Students, June 1998, p. 2.

Technology Bottleneck

Technology

Student Achievement

Teachers Use of Technology

Professional Development

eliminates this bottleneck

HP – K12 Professional Development: Orient/Integrate/Deliver/CollaborateProfessional Development Course Hrs Teacher Lead

TeacherSchool Leader

Student Parent

Orientation to Technology and Introduction to Integration (Tablet, Laptop, Desktop)

Teaching and Learning

6 X X X X X

Integrating Technology into Curriculum21st Century Teacher Delivery SkillsMastering NETS-T w/ MS Office

TITLE Ph I 30 X X

Teacher Projects and Presentations TITLE Ph II 18 X X

Lead Teacher – Adult Learning & Best Practices for Materials

TITLE Ph III 18 X

School Leadership Instruction for Teacher Integration Eval w/ Rubrics

School Leadership 6 X

Supplemental Curriculum – science, social studies, math - (6) Hr Session

Discovery Ed / 6 X X X

“Real-Life” Skills – Creation, Editing & Presentation – Movies, Photos, Podcasts, Websites, Wikis, Blogs, - (3) Hr Sessions

PhotoshopElementsAcrobatContribute

12 X X X X

Classroom Management - Monitoring and Classroom/Internet Presentation

DyKnow 6 X X X

Interactive WhiteBoard Integration into Classroom Instruction

SmartBoard/ ActiveBoard/ StarBoard

6 X X X X

Organization and Note Taking for Teachers and Students in Education

OneNote 6 X X X X

Communication and Collaboration – (3) Hr Sessions

SkypeGotoMeeting

6 X X X X X

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ProductProduct Scope/FeaturesScope/Features BenefitsBenefits

Tablet Teaching and Learning or Intro to Tech Integration with Laptops/Desktops

Students Learn best practices including:

• Features & operation of Computer Choice

• Pen enabled functions and Handwriting Recognition

• Audio/Video Capabilities• MS Office tools, Education Pack,

Experience Pack, Tablet PowerToys

• TECH INTEGRATION IDEAS for K!2

• Sessions led by classroom teachers

• Techniques learned decrease paper use

• Rekindles teachers’ enthusiasm for teaching and learning

Mobile Lab Computing

Intelligent Whiteboard Best Practices for Classroom Learning

Students Learn:• Mobile Lab set-up and pack-up• Support and troubleshooting• Classroom Best Practices

•PC, Projection & Presentation skills

Students Learn:• Features, operation and troubleshooting IWB devices• Classroom Best Practices and lesson plans• Use of Inking and Notebook applications

• Reduced support costs• Higher uptime • Higher usage rates• Maximize return on IWB investment• Reduced support costs

KNS Professional Development for HPKNS Professional Development for HP

ProductProduct Scope/FeaturesScope/Features BenefitsBenefits

T I T L E – Technology Integration for Teaching and Learning in Education (Phases 1 & 2)

8 days on-site Instruction for up to 20 Teachers per class (Includes all materials). Teachers will:

Learn to Integrate Technology into all curricular areas via project- based learning Learn to use MS Office tools to promote collaboration, critical thinking, inquiry learning and communication Create a project-based learning unit enhanced with technology

Sessions led by real K-12 teachers Maximizes the computer investment Teachers learn to engage learners for student-centered learning

TITLE Phase 3 Train The Educator

3 days on-site Instruction for up to 20 “lead Teachers” per class.

Learn to teach fellow teachers TITLE Phases 1 & 2 delivery

Creates a “go to” group for teachers Builds capacity within school

KNS Professional Development for HPKNS Professional Development for HP

T.I.T.L.ET.I.T.L.E - Technology Integration for Teaching and Learning in Education

• Setting the Stage: Project-Based Learning and Technology Integration for K-12 Curricula Windows XP:/Vista Operating System and File Management for the Classroom

• Collaboration and the Writing Process for Project-based Learning Using Microsoft Word

• Improving Critical Thinking Using Databases: Collecting, Organizing, Analyzing and Reporting Information with Microsoft Excel as a Database Tool

• Applying Inquiry Learning to Organize, Calculate, and Display Data for Project-based Learning Using Microsoft Excel as a Spreadsheet Tool

• Synthesis and Communication - Key Aspects of Project-based Learning: Synthesizing and Communicating Information Using Microsoft PowerPoint

Delivery Methods• Instructor-led from HP/KNS

– “Live” – 6 hrs. of hands-on instruction– Virtual – “live-on-line” – 2 hr. seminars– Use in-service days or pay subs for teachers– Summer boot camp with a carrot

• Train-the-Educator– Build capacity in the district with Lead Teachers or PD staff– Work with teachers during planning periods, before and after school

• On-going Mentor support• Self-paced Online – Atomic Learning

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A Technology Integration Project

Building a Kaleidoscope: A Building a Kaleidoscope: A Constructivist Approach to Constructivist Approach to Learning for Project-based Learning for Project-based

LearningLearning

Subject Area(s) Outcome Academic Standards Technology Standards Teacher-Led Activities Student-Centered Activities Resources Needed Student Assessment Strategy

Effective Planning

• Solid unit/lesson plan directed at Standards-Based learning• Activities which focus on the student as the Active Engaged

Learner• Technology as a tool for learning and an integral part of

lesson that should not be isolated from the academic curriculum.

• Building a Kaleidoscope• Building Vocabulary• Research Sites• Geometric Shape Tally• Student essay

Sample of Standards-based, Sample of Standards-based, Student Centered ActivitiesStudent Centered Activities

How Is a Kaleidoscope Like a Good Learning Plan for Kids?

• Write Your Ideas Using Journal, Word, or OneNote

• Ever changing• Need light for true illumination• Parts must work in conjunction with each other• All parts must be relevant• Need to reflect on all the parts to make a

connection

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•Student-centered•Project-based , addressing the standards•Technology-Rich•Collaborative

We as educators must prepare students for their future, not for our past; therefore, we

much change the way we teach.

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Lloyd SpruillVice President K-20 EducationKnowledge Network Solutions, Inc.lspruill@knowledgenetworksolutions.com919-931-5505 – Mobile919-676-7260 - Office