iread mobile learning 2013 presentation (uploaded 17 september 2013)

iREAD!Integrating iPads for Reading

Engagement, Achievement, & Development

Mary Knight, Flagstaff USD Technology DirectorBrad Kamradt, Flagstaff USD Tech Integration CoordinatorHeather Zeigler, Flagstaff USD Digital Literacy Specialist

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Session Overview• Developing the

initiative and framework

• iREAD instructional and technical implementation

• Assessing the impact of iREAD and next steps


Resources

fusd1.org/iread• Reflection Guide

• Recommended Apps

• App Evaluation

• App Cards

• Presentation (post session)


Flagstaff Unified School District

• Located in Flagstaff, AZ

• 15 schools:

• 10 elementary

• 7 Title I (low-income)

• 2 middle

• 2 high

• 1 alternative middle and high school

• 9,650 Students

• Multicultural district with significant numbers of language minority students


Developing the Initiative & Framework


A little iREAD history....

• Through targeted mobile device projects, demonstrated value of iPads in the classroom

• “Devices with direction”


A little more history....• Move On When Reading

• AZ Ready which requires 3rd grade students to pass statewide reading assessment to proceed to 4th grade (Spring 2014)

• iREAD project was the first phase of a K-12 districtwide mobile device initiative


Implementation & Grade Level Teams

• Key stakeholder representatives

• Series of meetings to develop project

• Grade Level App Selection Workshops


Implementation Resources

• App selection

• App evaluation form


https://docs.google.com/a/fusd1.org/document/d/19KT_ku9O2vvL1rDHaIItsdks-U5EVboB2xlhooTXA60/edit

https://docs.google.com/a/fusd1.org/document/d/19KT_ku9O2vvL1rDHaIItsdks-U5EVboB2xlhooTXA60/edit

Implementation Resources

• Recommended App Matrix

• Implementation guide


What are K-3 students doing

with iPads?


Recommended Apps to Support Reading Achievement

•K-3 grade level lists available at: www.fusd1.org/iread


http://www.fusd1.org/iread

http://www.fusd1.org/iread

Kindergarten--$4.99 VPP

1st Grade--$4.99 VPP

2nd Grade--$.99 VPP

3rd Grade--FREE


What implementation resources or reading app resonated with you?

And why?Tuesday, September 17, 13

iREAD Instructional & Technical Implementation


iREAD Framework• Digital Learning . . .

• Personal and flexible

• Collaborative and aligned with to a common vision

• Flexible and high quality resources

• Data driven, transparent, and ongoing

• Source: http://www.all4ed.org/digitallearning/what-is-digital-learning


iREAD Framework• Digital Learning . . .

• Personal and flexible

• Collaborative and aligned with to a common vision

• Flexible and high quality resources

• Data driven, transparent, and ongoing

• Source: http://www.all4ed.org/digitallearning/what-is-digital-learning


http://www.all4ed.org/digitallearning/what-is-digital-learning

http://www.all4ed.org/digitallearning/what-is-digital-learning

iREAD Framework


iREAD by the Numbers• 168 teacher and RTI

specialist iPads

• 10 elementary schools

• 38 K-3 teacher teams

• one iPad cart each

• one tech peer coach or cart manager each

• 1,140 student iPads


Professional Development

• Teacher iPad distribution

• iREAD kickoff workshops

• iREAD tech peer coaching

• Cart manager trainings

• Monthly CT visits

• June iREAD workshop


Deployment & Management

• Cart setup and configuration

• Ongoing support and maintenance

• “MDM” with iTunes and Configurator

• Volume Purchasing Program (VPP)


Emerging Best Practices• Flexible but disciplined

cart, device, and classroom management

• Careful modeling and scaffolding of iPad and app-based activity

• “Teacher toolkit” and app workflows to enable creative assessment and high-level activity


What other best practicescan you recommend?


Assessing the Impact of

iREAD ~

FUSD Mobile Device

ProgressionTuesday, September 17, 13

Reflection

Think about possible:

• Desired outcomes

• Data sources to assess outcomes

• Methods for data collection and analysis

• Audience and method for data sharing


Assessing Impact

• Standardized assessment reports• Monthly teacher survey• A/V interviews


iREAD ResultsFUSD AIMSweb Assessment



2012-2013



2011-12 Gain43.25 wpm



2011-12 Gain43.25 wpm

2012-13 Gain48.7 wpm


iREAD ResultsFUSD Teacher Survey

• Student Engagement 4.5/5

• Student Motivation 4.6/5

• Value in Reading Instruction 4/5


iREAD Results & TeacherSurvey Comments


iREAD Results & TeacherSurvey Comments

• Growth in sight word vocabulary by 90% of students

• The iPads get the students excited about reading.

• Every one of my students have apps at their level

• Reading progress monitoring growth greater this year than any previously assessed years


“Student engagement has long been recognized as

the core of effective schooling.”

-Robert Marzano


Focused Conversation/Reflection

• Move into 3 table groups

• Follow directions at your table (10 minutes)

• Debrief (5 minutes)


QuestionsMary [email protected]

Brad [email protected]

Heather [email protected]

fusd1.org/iread


mailto:[email protected]






Reflection

Think about your own:

• Foundational projects

• Curricular initiatives

• Key players & relationships

• Stakeholder buy-inTuesday, September 17, 13

Who’s here today?

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