Update on the Girard Foundation Grant for the Evaluation Analysis of One-to-One Academy Dr. Dennis Johnston Dr. Richard J. Beach Classroom of the Future Foundation December 8, 2006

2 One-to-One Academy at Lemon Grove Middle School Each student has a personal tablet with wireless net at school & home

3 One-to-One Academy Support Estimated $495,000 over 3 years Lemon Grove School District Lemon Grove Middle School Classroom of the Future Foundation The San Diego Foundation Girard Foundation Cox Communications Motorola DT Research

4 Key Findings Student attendance significantly improved Teacher instructional practice changed to allow more individualized instruction Academic performance improved, however, group differences were not statistically significant Leadership initiative for district built on preliminary findings

5 Research Evaluation Collaboration between Classroom of the Future Foundation and Lemon Grove School District and teachers at Lemon Grove Middle School grades 6, 7 and 8 Information analyzed: –Student demographic data –Attendance data –Academic achievement data –Teacher interviews

6 Cohort Design Grow from 60 to 180 to 300 students in 3 years Compare effects of 1-1 vs 2-1 technology

7 Cohort Design 3 years of years of year of 1-1

8 Days Absent Decreased One-to-One cohorts evidenced less than half the days absent than two-to-one cohorts Suggests greater school connectedness, increased school completion and less likelihood of dropping out Fiscal impact: $100,000 for both middle schools –District revenue could increase $108,000 annually = 3 days X $30 per student

9 Teacher Instructional Practice Teacher expectations are positively impacted through One-to-One Instructional decision-making processes are informed through One-to-One participation Student engagement and movement toward student centric instruction has increased as a result of One-to-One

10 Teacher Expectations: Technology as Teaching Tool “Never thought it would be used everyday…but it is!” “I am able to work closer with kids in smaller groups” “I wish my textbook was online…students and parents would have no excuses for not having resources available” “Technology has made many more resources available”

11 Teacher Perceptions: Impact on Students in One-to-One Students not intimidated by technology Students more engaged Students more independent use changes –6th grade is used in class for project discussions –7th grade tends to be more gossip oriented which requires more monitoring

12 Teacher Insights: Instructional Practice Improved? “The ability to differentiate, prepare and monitor kids is much easier” “More student centered … able to work with kids in smaller groups at about the same level” “The ability to give immediate feedback” “Students are on their own more; making choices and moving at their own pace”

13 CST Scores Increase as Years in One-to-One Increase (Test Scores Reflect 2005 CSTs)

14 Proficiency Levels Increase as Years in One-to-One Increase (1=Far Below Basic; 2=Below Basic; 3=Basic; 4=Proficient; 5=Advanced)

15 Few Differences in Test Scores are Statistically Significant Darker color indicates greater significance Mobility factor reduced cohort size and diversity (more lower performing students left district)

16 Bold Leadership Initiative Preliminary results presented to Lemon Grove school board and new Superintendent Ernie Anastos in February 2006 Created “Middle School Student Success Model” for 1,500 middle schools students in –Standard curriculum for students performing at grade level –Strategic intervention for students one grade behind with extra math and language arts and on-line history/science –Intensive intervention for students more than one grade level behind with more individualized instruction through 1-1 Rely upon 1-1 technology with home network access to school curriculum resources

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18 Research Results Summary One-to-One technology improved instructional practice, student attendance and academic performance Statistical measures of test scores are fraught with challenges from mobility rates and incomparable test measures Results built confidence of school board and district leadership to institute radical change in middle school environment