Digital Learning in Arizona Developing Digital Learning Opportunities in Arizona C.J. Eisenbarth Hager Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU

Goals of Primer Status of digital learning in Arizona: – Infrastructure – Schools – Students – Teachers Public policies in place National best practices How do we put this together to work for Arizona?

What We Know Private market value of digital learning industry: – $1.3 billion in 2000 – $5 - $7 billion in 2008 High school students enrolled in an online class: – 14% in 2008 – 27% in 2009 Growth potential: blended learning

What We Know Arizona students per high-speed internet- connected computer: 4.3 Percent of Arizona 8 th graders with access in the classroom: 79% Percent of Arizonans with access at home: 74% Arizona ranked 20 th for download speed

AOI-Approved School Districts Ajo Benson Cave Creek Chandler Chino Valley Colorado River Deer Valley Dysart Florence Fountain Hills Gilbert Higley Humboldt J.O. Combs Lake Havasu Marana Mesa Paradise Valley Peoria Phoenix Union Prescott Santa Cruz Sedona-Oak Creek Sierra Vista Tempe Tucson Vail Winslow

What We Know Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) Number of AOI schools: 47 ADM: 12, (AY ) Total Students: 29,460 (AY ) No state-sponsored virtual school

Gaps in What We Know Number of schools connected Staffing credentials Tools used Blended digital learning Vetting process Professional development

What We Need to Consider Hub(s) for digital learning discussion Data: regularly updated and comprehensive Partnerships

What We Need to Consider Policy Discussions – Seat time – Funding – Inter-district transfer – Out of state providers – Teacher certification

Observations We have a solid platform, but need to address a few issues for broad adoption Economies of scale matter Urban districts are in a better position – benefits of scale and centrality Opportunities in rural districts in terms of infrastructure as well as certain courses There are many great things happening in Arizona