1. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® One-to-One Institute Leadership Training Presented by: Dr. Michael Gielniak Director of Programs & Development Apache Junction Public Schools July 27, 2010

2. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Purposes of Session Provide support to Apache Junction’s leadership team: vision, planning, development and launch of one to one program Define critical leadership lessons learned, best practices and templates for program success Provide forum for questioning, discussing, reflecting and ongoing networking

3. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Needed: A Roadmap Shared Vision Strategic action plan Personnel roles, responsibilities Embedded professional learning Communications Timelines Benchmarks Evaluation (monitoring/adjusting)

4. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Introductions

5. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® The One-to-One Apache Junction Project…. IS an EDUCATION initiative; NOT a ‘Laptop for Kids’ program transforms the learning environment from teacher-centered to student- centered, leading to: Enhanced student engagement & achievement Improved access to educational opportunities for all

6. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Technology alone will not facilitate the perceptual shift necessary to reform schools and prepare our students for their future. Technology is an important tool, but if the tool is only used in traditional ways, transformation will not take place.

7. Igniting 21st century learning TM © One-to-One Institute & Intel “The top performing school systems recognize that the only way to improve outcomes is to improve instruction….” How the World’s Best- Performing School Systems Com out on Top: McKinney & Company, 2007

8. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Learning in the 21 st Century Leading to a more effective pedagogical model

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12. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Instructional Approach 1 Teacher as content expert Focus on subject mastery Students organized in rows All students engage is same tasks

13. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Instructional Approach 1 in the 1:1 Environment Students use laptop for word processing Students use informational websites as a primary resource

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16. ® Instructional Approach 2 Teacher as facilitator of learning “Just in Time” direct instruction Technology enables self-direction and pacing Classroom environment is flexible Students engaged in a variety of individualized and collaborative tasks

17. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Transitioning to Instructional Approach 2 Key questions 1.What beliefs do students, teachers, administration, parents in your community have about learning and teaching? 2. Who holds the power to make decisions about learning and teaching in your school and in your classroom?

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19. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Instructional Approach 3

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22. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Instructional Approach 3 Teacher as advisor True mobile learning (classroom is not always necessary) Students in control of: What they learn How they learn When they learn Where they learn

23. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® The Learning Continuum http://www.cognitivedesignsolutions.com/ELearning/BlendedLearning.htm

24. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Apache Junction’s Mission & Non-Negotiable Goals Individually write down why the district is moving to 1:1 Work in teams to identify non- negotiable goals for 2010-2011

25. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Keys to Success in One-to-One Teaching and Learning

26. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Best Practices Strong Leadership Curriculum and Instruction High Standards and Expectations Parent & Community Involvement Professional Development AssessmentCommunication

27. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Activity: Where and How…….? Does your school engage these practices as related to district reform goals? Does your department/offices support schools in engaging these practices as related to district reform goals? Create visual representation to present to whole group

28. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 1. Planning Well designed plan for implementation & sustainability o Participants: Principals, Teachers, Technology Coordinators & Curriculum Directors (along with parents, students, local community members) o Vision, mission, goals, milestones, resources, roles, responsibilities, monitoring, evaluation o Develop a shared vision!

29. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 2. Leadership principalFull principal support & involvement o Ongoing PD for leading school reform o Scheduled team meetings o Observations o Communications o Leading second order change in schools o Digital Funding Integration Tools L

30. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 3. Tech Prep & Support A solid technology infrastructure and maintenance/service plan o Connectivity and access points o Support policies and procedures o Charging and storing o On-Site presence by Tech. personnel o Developing ability of teachers and students to troubleshoot

31. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 4. Professional Learning and Development Regularly scheduled for administrators, teachers and tech personnel o Coaching/Mentoring Model o Changing the classroom culture o Focus on curricular integration o Dedicated time & resources L

32. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Communication

33. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 5. Communications Sharing information with key audiences o Internal – Teachers, Librarians, Students, Custodial, Bus Drivers, Tech Support, Curriculum Director, Board Members, Support Staff o External – Parents/Guardians, Local Media, Legislators, Businesses

34. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 6. Policies Policies and procedures guided by instructional goals and documented o Board assurance agreement o Student acceptable use o Remain flexible – you may learn some things that influence you to move policies in a different direction

35. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 7. Assistance Seek help from others o Demonstration Sites o Lead Teachers o SuperCoaches o Regional Support o Research other program ‘lessons learned’ o Vendor partner o Other districts/states

36. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 8. Expectation Management On average, the research says that it takes 3-5 years for teachers to effectively and seamlessly integrate technology and instruction Student achievement will not increase as a result of having 24/7 technology Student achievement will increase, over time, when an adopted curriculum and instructional program is integrated with 24/7 technology

37. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Facilitating Change www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2zqTYgcpfg

38. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Time Patience Evolutionary vs. Revolutionary Hard Work Cooperation Being mindful that this is second- order change in schools! (McREL 2005) Consistent and open communication Change of this magnitude takes:

39. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 9. Program Evaluation An objective, outside research organization is needed to provide consistent and focused results relative to program goals Need to be accountable and responsible for reaching benchmarks, adjusting program as needed Need to build sustainable models

40. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Systemic Reform vs. Innovation Retrofit What other initiatives is the district/school currently working on? How can teaching and learning be redesigned to seemlessly integrate all of these initiatives, and 1:1?

41. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Architectural Changes Needed Changing mental models to personalize learning Reconsider: –Facilities –Seat time –Calendar –Curriculum –Course configurations –Instructional resources

42. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Willingness to let go of outdated, entrenched past practices will… Cost avoid Recoup resources/funds for short and long term ed. tech planning –Web-based vs. textbook resources, etc. Help lead to systemic change

43. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® High Quality & Robust Professional Learning System-wide Ongoing Consistently planned, scheduled, engaged Network with professional community-state, country and world-wide

44. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 1:1 Implementation The Planning Process

45. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Essential Planning Elements Financial Planning Capacity Building Program Evaluation and Assessment Infrastructure Planning Professional Development

46. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Financial Planning Resource Redeployment

47. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Network Network Status Speed Utilization Reliability Guest network access Administrative network Instructional network Other networks District provision for community access

48. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Staffing Technology Staffing Network administration Building & district level support Software installation & updates Device help desk Webmaster Break-fix

49. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Applications Instructional Application Software Administrative Application Software ‗Number ‗Type ‗Cost ‗Staffing

50. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Processes Student related systems Single login Single point of data acquisition Access permissions Staff and parent access protocols Document management system

51. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Processes: Management Information Systems Registration Classroom Student Data warehouse Library Café Athletic Transportation

52. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Student Educational Plans IEPs IFSPs Other –Interface with scheduling system –Semester/annual course projection –Staff demographics vs. course projections

53. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Dynamic Technology Planning Program (DTPP)

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55. ® Overview of Home Page The Functionality Sources

56. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Your District’s Input

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58. ® Resources Develop a vision achievement funding plan –Resource redeployment –Operating funds –Bond funds –Parent/student funds –Outside funds

59. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Guidelines & Checklists Infrastructure and Implementation

60. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Building Capacity Create a professional development plan Plan and create timeline for building level training (principal, teachers, and tech support) Plan for lead teacher training Plan for community presentations

61. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Program Evaluation Create a program assessment plan and timeline Create program goals 1) Collect baseline data 2) Develop assessment protocol and tools

62. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Infrastructure Planning Create an implementation timeline 1) Wireless network testing 2) Bandwidth capacity testing in pilot class Plan for securing signed AUPs Plan for the distribution of devices to students

63. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Implementation Guidelines Implement fully in at least one classroom Train at least two teachers initially Train at least one trainer (lead teacher) in each building prior to full building implementation

64. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® 1:1 Implementation Checklist Identification of a district one-to-one program committee and meeting schedule District leadership planning session (Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Principal, technology director, teacher leaders) Plan and create timeline for building the appropriate infrastructure

65. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Infrastructure Checklist: Building Level Computing device for each student in the classroom Plan and provide onsite technical support Develop relationship with vendor(s) Provide one extra device for every 10 laptops (replacements for service)

66. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Infrastructure Checklist: Building Level (continued) Provide a charging cart for each classroom Provide two battery packs for each laptop Plan and provide accidental damage and theft insurance for all computing devices Provide laptop for each teacher involved

67. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Infrastructure Checklist: District Dedicated server space sufficient to handle the capacity of the program. All students and teachers should have their own folder on this network server. Enough access points to ensure wireless connectivity for all students in the one-to-one learning space at the same time. An appropriate firewall, virus protection and content filter. Sufficient technology personnel to support the one-to-one program.

68. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Infrastructure Checklist: District (continued) An established relationship with the device vendor and teacher access to their help desk and other support. A support plan that facilitates quick response to repairs and other technical questions that is easily communicated to teachers in the program. Appropriate device preparation that includes a good image, adjustment of all settings, a device identification method, and loading and testing all program software. Appropriate damage and theft insurance.

69. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Closure and Next Steps

70. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Join Your Online Community http://apachejunction.wikispaces.com

71. Igniting 21st century learning ® ® Scheduling and Logistics Kate Kennedy Program Coordinator katek@1two1.org (517) 335-0449