Infusing Technology in ClassroomsPutting the 1:1 Program Pieces Together

Edgecombe County Public Schools

Dr. Lisa Cooke, PrincipalMrs. Barbara Hardison, Federal Programs DirectorMrs. Jenifer Marquis, Instructional Technology Specialist

Mrs. Cara Patterson, Technology Facilitator Mrs. Radhika Prout, Technology Facilitator

Mrs. Joy Robinson, Math Teacher

Overview

• Introduction – Barbara Hardison• The Way It Was – Lisa Cooke• The Way It Is Now– Lisa Cooke • Change in Conversations About Learning &

Instruction - Lisa Cooke• Tarboro High School 2008-2009 - Lisa Cooke• Tarboro High School 2009-2010 - Lisa Cooke• The Technology Facilitator – Cara Patterson &

Radhika Prout• Teacher/Student Perspective – Joy Robinson• ECPS 1:1 Program Video – Jenifer Marquis• Question & Answer Session

1:1 Implementation,Lessons Learned

• Keep everyone focused on improving student achievement

• Organize a district tech team• Visit a 1:1 school• Plan with ample lead time for purchases• Provide teachers with laptop prior to students• Provide professional development for teachers

prior to and after the deployment• Secure highly qualified tech facilitators and

technicians for each school• Require parent/guardian participation in the laptop

deployment• Partner with organizations that share your vision

The Way It Was...

• Computer Labs• Technology Savvy Staff without Tools• Students Inexperienced with Educational

Technology

The Way It Is Now...

• Change in Mindset about Learning and Instruction• Wireless Network• Instructional Delivery• Technology Competence• Fearlessness• Student Responsibility• Instructional Tool• Network Dependent

Change in Conversations About Learning & Instruction

• Professional Learning Community (PLC)• Engagement and Excitement• Technology Professional Development

Tarboro High School 2008-2009

• EOC Scores Up• Drop-out Rate Down• Attendance Rate Up• Discipline Down - PBS Green Designation• Met All AYP Goals• Won Several Distinctions for Laptop Use

Tarboro High School 2009-2010

• EOC Scores Up• Looking Good to Match Other Goals

The Technology Facilitator

Teacher/Student Perspective

• Increased Student Engagement • Improved Differentiated Instruction • Enhanced Classroom Management• Elevated Test Scores• Teacher Website

Technology Specialist Role

• Develop 21st Century Leaders• Provide Professional Development• Support K-12 Teachers• Build a Personal Learning Network • Communicate with all Stakeholders

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ECPS 1:1 Program Video

This video highlights how the 1:1 Laptop Program has improved the educational experience of high school teachers and students in Edgecombe County Public Schools.

1-to-1 Learning Video

 Q&A Session