1. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Transforming to 21 st Century Learning Environments 2009-2010

2. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools TraditionalNew Teacher-centered instructionStudent-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 Reactive responseProactive/planned action Isolated, artificial contextAuthentic, real world context New Learning Environment

3. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Strategic Plan for Technology http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/strategicplan Timeframe: 2007-2010 Provides strategic direction leading to the attainment of Browards 21 st Century learning vision Goal Areas: Planning and Implementation Staff and Community Development Operational Effectiveness Technology and Infrastructure

4. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Sample of Major Initiatives BEEP: Digital Content DETA: Professional Development GLIDES: Project Based Learning Digital Classrooms: Digital Tools Technology Podcasts: Instructional Strategies

5. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Broward Enterprise Education Portal (BEEP) Digital Content – 24/7 Single sign-on access to teacher and student tools and resources Timeframe: 2004- Present 2009-Released Administrator Portal Single sign-on access to teacher and student tools and resources Timeframe: 2004- Present 2009-Released Administrator Portal http://beep.browardschools.com

6. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Digital Education Teacher Academy 2002-Present

7. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools DETA Curriculum DETA One: DETA Two: DETA Wiki

8. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Digital Education Teacher Academy Time Frame# of Teachers Completing DETA August 2008 to August 2009 1,065 August 2007 to July 2008 1,049 August 2006 to July 2007 1,033 July 2005 to July 2006 1,019 August 2004 to July 2005 1,024 August 2003 to June 2004 758 January 2003 to July 2003 226 June 2002 to July 2002 138 Total DETA Participation: 6,312

9. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for students (GLIDES) Project-based learning (PBL), constructivist pedagogical approach incorporating Information, Communication and Technology Literacy Skills (ICT) student outcomes Involves coaching, modeling and mentoring of teachers in the PBL process Research-based strategy http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/eett http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/glides

10. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Cypress Bay High School Glides @ Cypress Bay

11. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for students (GLIDES) Participation Statistics Year# of schools# of Teachers# of Students 2005-20064 (pilot)16400 2006-2007936900 2007-20083642010,500 2008-20097660815,200 * Advanced technology skills requirement for teacher participation, 8-12 member school team includes teachers, media specialist and principal. District support team provides the mentoring and coaching in the process.

12. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Strategies for Integrating Technology Web site with video segments of Broward teachers demonstrating their strategies for integrating the use of digital tools, resources and methods for teaching and learning. http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/bestcasts This web site is used to demonstrate strategies along with the lesson plan so teachers can replicate the method in their classrooms. Aligned to content standards.

13. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Building Digital Classrooms Goal : Provide classrooms with standard set of digital tools. Digital Tools: Teacher Laptop, Mounted LCD Projector, Audio Amplification System, Document Camera, DVD/TV Tuner, Equipment Cart, integrated control panel. Interactive whiteboards or handheld slates added to many classrooms as an option. http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/digitalclassroom

14. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Digital Classroom Models Standard Mounted LCD Projector Pull-down screen Lockable Media Cabinet Sound Enhancement DVD/Tuner Wall-mounted control panel Document Camera Modified Un-mounted LCD projector Interactive Whiteboard Lockable Media Cabinet Document Camera

15. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Digital Classroom Statistics YearNo. of Schools having digital classrooms installed No. Digital Classrooms 2003-2004116 2004-200514262 2005-200625548 2006-200721522 2007-200859448 2008-200948595 TOTAL139 schools (29 schools received digital classrooms in multiple years) 2,391

16. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Modified Digital Classrooms 2009-2010 – ARRA Stimulus Funds –IDEA Funds ESE Classrooms –Title One Funds Title One Schools –Title IID – Enhancing Education Through Technology Non Title One Schools

17. District Strategic Technology Initiatives Broward County Public Schools Instructional Technology Initiatives Formal Evaluation Reports TimeframeReport location March 2009 (Instructional Technology Initiatives) http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/research _evaluation/Evaluations/ITPrograms0 33109.PDF January 2006 (DLES/CDIM) http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/research _evaluation/Evaluations/DLES- CDIMEvaluationReport.pdf March 2004 (DETA) http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/research _evaluation/Evaluations/DETAEvaluat ionReportdv.pdf