1. Sandhills Curriculum/PD/Tech Leads Trip Stallings Friday Institute, NC State University

2. For the Policy Brief and additional information: http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu To submit inquires and recommendations: ncdlplan@fi.ncsu.edu ncdlplan@fi.ncsu.edu On the Web

3. Today’s Agenda I.Foundations of the Digital Learning Plan II.Developing the Digital Learning Plan III.Determining Progress Already Made: The Digital Learning Progress Rubric IV.Initial Recommendations to NCGA for the 2015-17 Biennium V.Emerging Final Plan Elements VI.Staying Connected

4. I. Foundations of the Digital Learning Plan

5. The Plan Will: 1) Build on Legislative & SBE Actions

6. 2) Honor Individual LEA Needs Digital learning innovations are driven at the district level, with different approaches across districts The State’s role is to guide and encourage innovation and to ensure equity of digital learning opportunities for all students. This requires the State to: o Provide the technology infrastructure for all schools o Foster model LEA-level digital learning innovations o Develop local leadership capacity o Ensure access to high-quality digital resources o Leverage state and regional support structures The Plan Will:

7. Advancement based on demonstrated mastery of the content and competency in applying what has been learned. Anywhere and anytime learning, inside and outside of schools, 24/7, with most learning blending face-to-face and online activities. Personalized learning and flexible resources optimized for each student. Student-centered instruction, combining large group, small group and individualized learning, with teachers serving as facilitators and coaches. Digital content providing interactive, flexible and easily updated educational resources. Assessments integrated into learning activities to provide ongoing information about students’ achievement that can be used to improve teaching and learning. Parent portals provide 24/7 access to their children’s assignments, grades, and records, as well as a means to communicate with teachers and administrators. Project-based and community-based learning activities connecting to students’ lives outside of school. 3) Incorporate Elements of Digital-Age Learning The Plan Will:

8. II. Developing the Digital Learning Plan

9. Questions the NC DL Plan will address: Models 1.What exemplary approaches and lessons learned from local school districts’ digital learning initiatives should North Carolina build upon? Instruction & Digital Content 2.How will North Carolina transition from funding for textbooks to funding for digital materials that are aligned with curriculum, remain current, and are effective for all learners? 3.How will existing systems, such as Home Base, the North Carolina Virtual Public School, Public Libraries, and the K-12 Cloud support the transition to digital resources and digital learning? Technology Infrastructure & Devices 4.How will North Carolina ensure that all public schools and community anchor institutions have the technology, service, and support infrastructure needed to sustain robust digital learning?

10. Questions the NC DL Plan will address: Human Capacity 5.How will North Carolina enhance the capacity of all its teachers, school leaders, and district leaders to fully utilize digital resources and meet the new digital learning standards? 6.How will North Carolina ensure that there will be a sustained pipeline of teachers and administrators prepared to support the K-12 digital learning transition? Policy & Funding 7.How do State and local education policies and processes need to be updated and revised to further digital learning? 8.How does the digital learning transition impact school budgets and how can the digital learning transition be funded? Recommendations 9.How can North Carolina best support current and future local digital learning transitions in districts throughout the State?

11. Methodological Approach

12. Phase 1: Use Existing Data Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.

13. Phase 2: Collect New Data from Stakeholders Advisory Board “Deep dive” district visits Regional town halls Working sessions with NC and national experts Meetings with o Educators: superintendents, principals, tech directors, teachers o Policy-makers o University and College deans and faculty o Business leaders Webinar and online survey participants

14. Sample Districts

15. What “Deep-Dive Site Visits” Means to Us

16. III. Determining Progress Already Made: The Digital Learning Progress Rubric

17. Digital Learning Progress Rubric Update of NCLTI Rubric Provides a roadmap in the transition to digital-age teaching and learning Comprehensive: 5 major areas & 25 key elements http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/

18. Digital Learning Progress Rubric Per March SBE Meeting: LEAs and Charter Schools should complete the rubric by May 15, 2015 Will provide state-wide snapshot to prioritize resources and sequence of steps for the NC Digital Learning Plan http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/

19. Digital Learning Progress Rubric Leadership: 1.Shared Vision 2.Personnel 3.Comm. & Collaboration 4.Community Engagement 5.Sustainability 6.Policy 7.Continuous Improvement http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/

20. Digital Learning Progress Rubric Professional Learning: 8.Focus 9.Format 10.Participation 11.Professional Learning Communities http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/

21. Digital Learning Progress Rubric Content & Instruction: 12.Educator Role 13.Student-Centered Learning 14.Digital Content 15.Online Learning Experiences http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/

22. Digital Learning Progress Rubric Technology Infrastructure & Devices: 16.School Networks 17.End-User Devices 18.Learning Environments 19.Technical Support 20.Supporting Services 21.Outside of School http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/

23. Digital Learning Progress Rubric Data & Assessment: 22.Data Systems 23.Learner Profiles 24.Authentic Assessments 25.Collaborative Development of Assessments http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/

24. IV. Initial Recommendations to NCGA for the 2015-17 Biennium

25. Purpose of January 2015 Policy Brief Inform near-term (2015-17 Biennium) funding and policy decisions to move digital learning forward in North Carolina. Provide recommendations that focus on putting in place the foundations for long-term success. Outline an ambitious plan for next steps, knowing it may be adjusted to fit within available funding.

26. Technology Infrastructure Expand the School Connectivity Initiative to support internal Wi-Fi infrastructure$7M (Yr1)-$12M-R Establish a collaborative procurement service Multi-agency plan for addressing broadband access in rural communities Model Digital Learning Innovations Establish a grants program for innovative district-level digital learning models$24M-R Local Educator Leadership Capacity Support professional learning for digital learning leaders$5M-R High Quality Digital Education Resources Implement Home Base curriculum and learning management system 2.0$6M-R Expand access to digital education resources, focused on NC resources$10M-R Begin transition to digital education resource adoption process State and Regional Support Structures Strengthen regional support structures$4M-R State-level management of centralized functions$1M-R Total$57M (Yr1)-$62M-R Summary of Recommendations

27. Technology Infrastructure H660 Expand the School Connectivity Initiative to support internal Wi-Fi infrastructureSection 2 Establish a collaborative procurement serviceSection 3 Multi-agency plan for addressing broadband access in rural communities(Office of Digital Infra.) Model Digital Learning Innovations Establish a grants program for innovative district-level digital learning modelsSection 6 Local Educator Leadership Capacity Support professional learning for digital learning leadersSection 5 High Quality Digital Education Resources Implement Home Base curriculum and learning management system 2.0Section 4 Expand access to digital education resources, focused on NC resourcesSection 4 Begin transition to digital education resource adoption process(Textbook Comm.) State and Regional Support Structures Strengthen regional support structuresSection 7(a) State-level management of centralized functionsSection 7(a) Relationship to House Bill 660House Bill 660

28. V. Emerging Final Plan Elements

29. Projections NC is positioned to be a national leader in digital learning, There will be a good long-term ROI for the state in terms of educational outcomes, increased graduate rates, workforce preparation, and state budgets, and The Digital Learning Plan will move things in the right direction; however Changes will be ongoing, not completed by 2017, 2020, or any other year, and Successful implementation will require investments in infrastructure, digital content, and human capacity development

30. Potential Stages of Implementation Infrastructure: School Connectivity Home Base & Ed Cloud Leadership Training Infra.: Connectivity w/in Schools LEA-Level Innovations; Home Base Growth; Ldrshp. Devel. Expansion Digital Content Widely Available Digital Competencies in all IHEs Devices to Teachers Instructional Support Staff Technical Support Staff Devices to Students Full School-Level Roll-Out Statewide Home Broadband Internet Access

31. VI. Staying Connected

32. For the Policy Brief and additional information: http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu To submit inquires and recommendations: ncdlplan@fi.ncsu.edu ncdlplan@fi.ncsu.edu On the Web