Transforming Classrooms into Digital Learning Environments

Our Students are Digital “Natives” 2 billion songs per month downloaded 3 billion text messages per month Four new roles –Digital Pioneers –Creative producers –Everyday communicators –Information gatherers

Research on 21st Century Learning

No Child Left Behind Requires that by 2006 all students in grade 8 must be technologically literate. Florida uses the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers and Students to define ‘technologically literate.’

Instructional Technology Plan Bridging the gap between how students live and how they learn in school Approved 4/04

TraditionalNew Teacher-centered instruction Student-centered learning Single sense stimulationMulti-sensory stimulation Single path progressionMulti-path progression Single mediaMultimedia Isolated workCollaborative work Information deliveryInformation exchange Passive learningActive/ exploratory/ inquiry- based learning Factual/literal thinkingCritical thinking, Informed decisions Reactive responseProactive/planned action Isolated, artificial contextAuthentic, real world context New Learning Environment

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Principal Leadership Provides vision and support Professional development –DETA/Administrators –Aligned to HRD leadership program

Technical Support District-based –Technology infrastructure –System support School-based –Day to day operations

Professional Development Assessing teacher needs (ITTS Tool) Entry level skill development –Video tutorials –Hands-On workshops Intermediate level –Digital Education Teacher Academy Advanced –Peer Coaching –Project based learning Goal: Move from entry to intermediate to advanced integration

Model the Digital Learning Process (1-to-1) Student laptops Continuous staff development New instructional strategies School-wide wireless network Technical Support Leadership, school/district Outside evaluation

Student Technology Refresh Leased - 1:6 ratio (laptops/students) in all schools – Carts of Wireless laptops – 30,000 Macintosh – 10,000 Dell – Access Points – Servers – Printers Removal of old equipment Professional Development Emerged from 1:1 evaluation findings

Digital Classroom Tools New educational specifications Affects new schools/classrooms wireless carts video projectors/carts TBA TBA TBA

Curriculum & Instructional Electronic Resources (BEEP) Single sign on access to resources, online textbooks Teacher tools, lesson plans, unit plans Student portal in development

Project-Based Learning Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for students 4 pilot school locations in 2006 Added 5 schools in 2007 EETT Grant –27 more schools in

Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students G.L.I.D.E.S. 4 schools participated in the initial project: Pompano Beach High Miramar High Indian Ridge Middle Nob Hill Elementary Emphasis is on project-based learning: student collaboration, technology integration, research and assessment through alternative methods. Culminating presentations provided opportunity for students to show and share what they have learned.

Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students G.L.I.D.E.S. Pompano Beach High School Goes to the Great Wall of China Wednesday, May 10, 2006 High School juniors and seniors have taken the Career Network to the Great Wall of China. This project provided students with real-world career skills and experience as students develop a business plan of International economics to enter into the Chinese marketplace. Students show how an understanding of Chinese culture impacts business acumen.

PBHS Goes to the Great Wall of China Introduction: China Video International Business: Trade Agreements and Business Plans Mr. Oistacher’s students produced a Web page detailing trade agreements and business plans International Relations: Cross Cultural Communications Ms. Burdo’s students created iMovies and podcasts highlighting China’s culture and history Peer Counseling Ms. Hanna’s students evaluated the current job market, created career plans and designed websites for these international businesses. Marketing and Communication Ms. Turek’s students focused its efforts on the marketing and communication aspect of the project: including press kits, photo journaling, scripts, and iMovies. Videos: Skits of “Iron & Silk”Wrap-up: final Thoughts Pompano Beach High G.L.I.D.E.S.

Teacher/Student Recognition Program (VTRP) Reward “best practices” Share “best practices” through BEEP Remind community of our commitment to digital education

Digital Students share their work!