Focused on the Future: Digital Conversion in Fort Thomas
Our Performance Kentucky’s Highest Achieving Public School District based on state assessment ACT Composite – 24.0 AP District Honor Roll Daily Attendance Rate: 97% Graduation rate: 97.6% Percentage of Graduates to College: 98% Four National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
Why Digital Conversion?
21st Century Skills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax5cNlutAys Creativity & Innovation Adaptability Information Literacy Critical Thinking / Problem Solving Social & Cultural Awareness Digital Citizenship Communication & Collaboration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax5cNlutAys
It starts with VISION
Mission / Vision Rich in tradition and focused on the future, the Fort Thomas Independent School District provides engaging and challenging learning experiences which foster creativity, curiosity, and innovation, while inspiring all students to pursue lifelong learning and become productive members of the global community. Revised: Spring 2013
Mission / Vision Our technology is utilized by teachers and students in transformative ways to enhance student achievement and to make real-world global connections.
21st Century Skills Real World Success Global Competence MISSION VISION 2013
Essential Question Can we really “live” our mission and achieve our vision without rethinking the way we utilize technology in classroom instruction? Fall 2013
Process Digital Conversion Plan Essential Question Leadership Team Community Stakeholders Digital Conversion Plan Leadership Team Spring 2014
Digital Conversion Plan Two‐year plan to convert to a digital learning format utilizing one‐to‐one student computer access at the middle and high school levels. Three‐ to five‐year plan to develop a cohesive K‐12 digital learning continuum. Spring 2014
Implementation 21st Century Skills Real World Success Global Competence MISSION VISION 2012-13 PLAN Development 2013-14 HMS 2014-15 HHS 2015-16 ELEMENTARY 2016-17
Digital Conversion Goals Level the playing field for all students by eliminating the digital divide. Leverage the power of technology as an instructional tool. Provide global, real‐world experiences and opportunities for all students. Utilize technology to maximize the efficient and effective use of resources. Spring 2014
Digital Conversion in Action https://youtu.be/gEqIV4aHJw0
Elementary Digital Conversion https://youtu.be/DhInY4NWfns
What will students be able to do? Blog Create documentaries Podcast 3D design Digital storytelling Video chat with teacher support Screencast Compose Publish Network Present Become productive digital citizens Link to video
A Vision for Moyer Elementary
Digital Conversion at Moyer Creation and Publication - Providing our students a tool in which they can create and publish works to an audience both near and far with an authentic purpose that is relevant to the student. Student Choice – Allow students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways that is meaningful to them. Communication / Collaboration – Enhance presentational skills in an engaging way that fosters collaboration with teachers and classmates. In addition, communication with all stakeholders will be increased by having access. Engagement – All students can be engaged in the lesson at all times. Differentiated Instruction – Access to leveled text and resources that allow for differentiation to meet the needs of all students.
Questions You May Have Can students take the iPads home? Is there a fee? What happens if my child loses or breaks his/her iPad? Will students still use textbooks? What about screen time? http://www.fortthomas.kyschools.us/olc/page.aspx?id=82634&s=460 What about internet safety?
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