Transcript Digital Learning Environment Proposal

Dr. Dan Bertrand
Dave Engelbrecht, Dan Kane, Terie Engelbrecht
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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To provide each student with a netbook computer so all students
have computer access 24/7.
To continue to provide students with up-to-date technology to use as
a learning tool
To create a digital learning environment by using the netbook as an
essential tool in the delivery of each student’s curriculum and
instruction on a daily basis.
To improve student’s awareness and skill development in using web
based resources to increase their achievement, critical thinking and
problem solving skills.
To teach 21st century literacy skills and extend each student's learning
opportunities.
To enhance school-home communication through the use of
technology.
Connection to the Districts
Mission and Vision
 To become a Model school and our belief
statements reference to students being
technologically literate and to be able to think
critically and solve real world problems.
 We envision a school in which students are actively
engaged in learning through the full integration of
web based instructional tools and curriculum
resources using a blended instructional approach.
Why one to one computing?
 The previously mentioned goals can be summarized in
the four reasons listed below.
 To enhance student learning.
 To develop critical thinking.
 To improve efficiency.
 To enhance communication.
NETS for Students 2007
1.Creativity and Innovation- Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct
knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
2. Communication and Collaboration-Students use digital media and
environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance,
to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
3. Research and Information Fluency-Students apply digital tools to gather,
evaluate, and use information.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-Students use
critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and
resources.
5. Digital Citizenship-Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts-Students demonstrate a sound
understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
To enhance student learning.
Using Technology…..
Engagement: Involves students in the
learning process.
Empowerment: Transforms the teacher
from authority-expert to facilitator when
the students are guided to use
technology to find answers online.
Differentiation: Provides greater
opportunities for differentiation for
students.
Cooperative Grouping and
Collaboration: Conducive to group
work, team problem solving, etc. and
allows students to work collaboratively
to complete a technology-based activity.
To develop critical thinking.
 Problem-Solving and
Project-Based Learning:
Promotes a positive shift
toward more project based,
hands on learning, away
from lecture based learning.
 Transparency: Digital files
can provide documentation
of the processes the student
has engaged in to solve
problems.
To improve efficiency.
 Efficiency: organization and
distribution of electronic
learning materials, grading of
multiple choice questions.
 Archiving: Allows teachers to
more efficiently save and
document student work
digitally for archival purposes.
 Fiscal efficiency: The district
can save money by using free
open software applications such
as the Linux operating system,
Google Docs and Open Office
which the district is currently
paying thousands of dollars a
year for.
 Replacement of 400+ computers
or 1-1.
To enhance communication
Access to Information & Communication: Access to an
incredible array of information sources, media, and
communications.
School-Home Connections: Increased accessibility if the
students have computer and internet access in their homes.
Preparation for College & Career: Allows for a smooth
transition from school to work and school to college.
DLE Program for Students
 Over a 4 year period of time, students will purchase a
new netbook computer by paying a $75 per year
technology fee.
 1 replacement extended life battery during the 4 years.
 a charger and a padded bag to transport the netbook in.
 Free and Reduced Lunch students will receive a loaner
computer which they will have to return at the end of
each year.
 Students and parents will be required to attend a 2
hour orientation program in August where they will
pick up their netbook, log in and go through training.
DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS
 1.7 gigahertz ATOM processor -a
common and standard speed for
netbooks
 2 gigabytes of RAM memory -the
amount of memory within a laptop
 Three or more USB ports -this
should allow for multiple devices
such as a mouse, CDROM, and USB
drive to be plugged in
simultaneously.
 Extended life battery – will initially
last more than 7 hours, which is a
typical school day.
 Charging stations will be available
in classrooms and other public
locations throughout the school.
 A standard warranty gives us 30 days
to find defects and return the item
for a replacement.
NETS for Staff
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity- Teachers use their
knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences
that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual
environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and
assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize
content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
identified in the NETS
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning- Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work
processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility - Teachers
understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture
and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership- Teachers continuously
improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their
school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of
digital tools and resources.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
•The role of the teacher will
significantly change from
the “sage on the stage” to a
facilitator of student
learning while providing
students with projects and
problems that are both
relevant and rigorous.
•Teachers must use new
methods and technology
tools to transparently
incorporate them into the
curriculum.
Student & DLE Staff
Survey Results
 All students were surveyed in December.
 All student netbook users were surveyed in January.
 All AP Chemistry students (24/7 users) were surveyed
in January and interviewed by Dr. Bertrand.
 All DLE teachers were surveyed in January.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrPp19FtypE
Teaching in the Digital Classroom
 Teacher is an active participant and facilitator in each
student’s path of discovery and exploration.
 Teachers need to explore innovative ways to deliver content
and continually transform their techniques to keep pace
with the rapidly changing technologies.
 Digital content makes the learning process much more
active, mobile and tailored to the individual needs of
students in a diverse classroom environment.
Digital Learning Environment
Pilot Group
 Math
 Shellie Kamminga
 Nate Wright
 English
 David McCafferty
 Social Studies
 RJ Meyer
 CTE
 Sarah Shanks
 Special Education
 Alan Garrard (LifeSkills)
 Anya Ostapcyzuk
 Science
 Terie Engelbrecht
 Kirstin Murphy
 David Anderson
Professional Development
The goal is to transform teachers who use
technology only as a secondary crutch into
Digital explorers who are committed to
using technology creatively to improve the
classroom experience.
Technology Instructional Coaches –
Technology Instructional Coaches will serve
as “coaches” that provide a more personal
approach to helping colleagues integrate
technology into their curriculum and
instructional practice in place of 6th assignments.
Conferences- Technology Instructional
Coaches will be allowed to attend local and
Regional technology conferences
Professional Networks
Niles THSD, Pontiac THSD and Mooresville, NC.
Instructional Support- fall
 Terie Engelbrecht met every two weeks with each DLE
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teacher.
The DLE group met at least once a month.
DLE group members served as a resource for each
other.
Cecilia Frank attended the Tech Camp and is working
with staff to integrate technology while utilizing
reading strategies.
Monthly Tech Workshops were offered to all staff.
Instructional SupportSpring/Summer
 On Feb. 17th we will have a full day Institute where
DLE teachers will share how they have used Web 2.0
tools .
 Each freshman teacher who did not attend Tech Camp
will receive 4 half days of training on Edmodo and
Google Docs.
 We will offer each freshman teacher two days of
training with Terie to prepare them for the start of the
year this summer.
 Aug. 6-10th – we will host a 5 day Tech Camp
COMMUNICATION
We have used multiple
methods of communicating
with our parents.
 Newsletter
 Emails
 Student Advisory
Committee
 Parent Advisory Committee
 Parent Forums
 Parent Tech Workshops
PROGRAM FINANCES
 Cost analysis was updated comparing 1 to 1 and
maintaining current hardware.
 1 to 1 costs are based upon each student receiving a
netbook with replacement battery and carrying bag.
 Revenues include a $75 annual payment.
 Maintaining and updating current hardware is based
upon a four year replacement cycle of 460 computers.
 Over an 8 year period of time there is a net savings of
$26,431.
INFRASTRUCTURE
 Wireless Load Management
 System Monitoring
 Traffic Management
(Internet Filtering)
 Load Balancing
 Storage Evaluation
 Network Bandwidth
INFRASTRUCTURE
Wireless Load Management
 We currently have 42 wireless access points which are
controlled and managed by a wireless controller.
 We will add 29 additional access points to increase our
wireless access for all classrooms.
System Monitoring
 Internet bandwidth usage is monitored with tools provided
from our internet service provider (Illinois Century
Network) as well as MRTG tool suite.
Traffic Management (Internet Filtering)
 Students will only be filtered when they are connected to
our network.
Internet Access for Students
 83% of our students have internet access at home with
72% having high school internet.
 Students will be able to access the network/internet
from the parking lot 24/7.
 Upon entering the building in the a.m. (5:30 a.m.)
 After school until 4 p.m. and can take the Homework
Haven bus home.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Load Balancing
The controller will look at the surrounding access
points to see what their status is, and then make
computers join the much more capable access points.
Storage Evaluation
Students will use DropBox and Google Docs which are
free storage services that can be accessed anywhere.
This should free up storage so that it can be used in
other in-depth applications.
Network Bandwidth
We are currently using a fiber optic connection called
Opt-E-Man which provide 20 megabits of Bandwidth
which is being used at 75% or more during school hours.
With the increase of Web2.0 tools in classrooms we will
need to increase bandwidth We are currently
investigating redundant internet services at this time.
MONTHLY BANDWIDTH USAGE
2010-2011
DAILY BANDWIDTH USAGE
January 2011-2012
WIRELESS COVERAGE
Pre Implementation
Implementation Plan
RED – Current Access
point Locations (new
access points)
Blue – Current access
point locations
(repurposed access
points)
Green – Planned
Access point
deployment
Orange – planned
parking lot access
point locations
POLICES AND PROCEDURES
Forms, policies and procedures
will need to be developed and
revised prior to full
implementation of the program.
•Acceptable Use Policy
•Student parent handbook
•Netbook Agreement
A mandatory technology night
will be held annually each fall for
all freshmen students and their
parents.
•The program will be
interactive, informational and
training as well as
instructions on the care and
use of their new netbook.
END USER SUPPORT
Ticketing System
We have developed a ticketing system which will allow us to track
problems and repairs to computers as well as usage.
Loaner Netbooks
We will have 8% to 10% loaner stock of netbooks
from the ones used this year so when repairs are
needed or a student forget theirs.
TECS
The Technology Equipment and Computer Services (TECS)
program will serve the purpose of helping to provide support and
service for staff and students.
SOFTWARE PLATFORM AND
APPLICATIONS
•To contain costs, we can eliminate the majority of our
Windows usage and still provide a great learning environment.
•We will use more free open source tools such as Google Docs,
Dropbox, Open Office while using a Linux operating system.
DEVICE PROCUREMENT,
STORAGE, SECURITY
 An adhesive sticker with the
student's ID information
(picture, name, and ID
number) will be placed on
the lid of the laptop.
 Netbooks will be tracked by
the serial number which is on
a sticker on the bottom and
the MAC address of the
network cards.
SUMMARY
We truly believe this proposal presents an
exciting opportunity to move our school
to the next level in regard to student
achievement, innovative curriculum and
instruction, rigor, problem based learning
and college to Career readiness.
We have a quality staff starting with Dave
Engelbrecht and Dan Kane and teachers
who are willing to try new things.
I am confident although it will not be easy
and it will not be without some issues and
concerns, we are ready for this exciting,
challenging opportunity to engage our
Students deeper in their own learning
through a school- wide Digital Learning
Environment.