1. Focused on the Future: Digital Conversion in Fort Thomas

2. 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

3. Why Digital Conversion?

4. 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

5. It starts with VISION

6. 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

7. Mission / Vision
Our technology is utilized by teachers and students in transformative ways to enhance student achievement and to make real-world global connections.

8. 21st Century Skills Real World Success Global Competence
MISSION VISION
2013

9. Essential Question
Can we really “live” our mission and achieve our vision without rethinking the way we utilize technology in classroom instruction?
Fall 2013

10. Process Digital Conversion Plan Essential Question Leadership Team
Community Stakeholders
Digital Conversion Plan
Leadership Team
Spring 2014

11. 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

12. Implementation 21st Century Skills Real World Success
Global Competence
MISSION VISION
PLAN Development
HMS
HHS
ELEMENTARY

13. 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

14. Digital Conversion in Action

15. Elementary Digital Conversion

16. 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

17. A Vision for Moyer Elementary

18. 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.

19. 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?
What about internet safety?

20. Additional Questions?