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Jen LaMaster, Director of Faculty Development Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. BYOT: 1 Year Later So How’s That working out for ya ?. Context. Infrastructure 2:1 Student:computer ratio Stable wireless throughout building Online learning environment 100% faculty/student usage Faculty
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Jen LaMaster, Director of Faculty Development Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School BYOT: 1 Year LaterSo How’s That working out for ya?
Context • Infrastructure • 2:1 Student:computer ratio • Stable wireless throughout building • Online learning environment 100% faculty/student usage • Faculty • Comfortable with technology (1:1 Lenovo tablet PC) • Student • Outpaced low-end options • IT Department • User driven
So we surveyed users… • Access to file storage • Increased student access to tech during school day (2:1 not enough) • Access to specialized software & hardware used • Device in hand of every student • Clear expectations and policies • Access to wireless on personal devices • Files accessed from home • Student email • More open filter • Laptop borrowing system • More areas for group work/collaboration • OS and browser choice Faculty Student
It’s not about the nouns… it’s about the verbs. • Assesslearning objective • Evaluate possible resources/tools to achieve objective • Use resources/tools to meet objective
Backward Design ProcessWiggins and McTighe Model (Understanding By Design)
Department Level Curriculum Design (then tech) And Jimmy John’s ;-)
Collaborative Lessons Computer Apps
Student Choice for Appropriate Tool Algebra I
Increased student/teacher interaction and collaboration English 9
Collaborative notes and content creation Collaborative Notes Biology
20 classrooms using Flipped Teaching Techniques Flipped Chemistry Lesson
Technology issues are different than Behavioral issues • What “Digital Native” means (hint: its not Steve Job, Bill Gates, or a digital citizen)
Contact • Jen LaMaster jlamaster@brebeuf.org @40ishoracle jenlamaster.com