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Transforming Classrooms into Communities of Learners

Transforming Classrooms into Communities of Learners . Karen Campbell, Executive Director of Technology Harrisonburg City Public Schools. It’s Not About the Technology.

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Transforming Classrooms into Communities of Learners

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  1. Transforming Classrooms into Communities of Learners Karen Campbell, Executive Director of Technology Harrisonburg City Public Schools

  2. It’s Not About the Technology • The opportunity to pilot this program pushed me to do more research, to think bigger, to try new ideas and methods – and to expect more from my students. I recently read a speech in which someone made the statement that it’s not really the devices that create this incredible learning environment – but how the devices spur teachers to recreate themselves and their classrooms. I couldn’t agree more. From a teacher who participated in a 1:1 pilot: http://edudemic.com/2012/12/why-11-shouldnt-be-isolated-to-just-the-classroom/#sthash.PSHbaltP.dpuf

  3. What the Research Tells Us • Increased student engagement • Shift from teacher to student-center classroom • Students become more self-directed • Increased student achievement in some areas • Increased development of 21st century skills – digital literacy, creativity and innovation, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, collaboration • Improvement in students’ technology skills Laptop Initiatives: Summary of Research Across Six States https://www.fi.ncsu.edu/assets/podcast_episodes/white-paper-series/laptop-initiatives-summary-of-research-across-six-states.pdf

  4. Opportunities http://www.scienceisaverb.com/page12.html

  5. Consider This • Leadership • Shared vision • Positive attitude • Digital Content • Move from traditional textbooks • Professional Development • Changing teaching and technology practices • Emphasis on practice rather than technology • Infrastructure • Stable networks • Adequate bandwidth • Technicians • Tech Support Interns

  6. Process • Teachers applied to become a Community of Learners Classroom • Proposals were reviewed and scored: • Provide for a more personalized learning opportunity? • Engage students in critical thinking? • Enhance collaboration? • Enhance student engagement? • Provide increased access to information? • Engage students in real-world activities? • 8 Proposals were funded.

  7. Flipping the Math Classroom • Ian Linden, THMS • Math, 6th Grade • Transformative • Teacher’s role becomes “guide on the side” as students take control of their learning, working at their own pace to construct knowledge through demonstrations and content instruction, including videos from Kahn Academy • Student Use of Technology • Create and share video lessons, view content, and connect with other students • Technology • iPads

  8. In the Palm of Their Hands: Students Taking Ownership of their Learning • Caitlin Wood, Waterman Elementary • Interdisciplinary, 3rd Grade • Transformative: • Project-based learning will allow students to take ownership of their own learning. • Students use of technology: • Research, communication, collaboration, and presentation • Technology • Kunos (Android Tablets) with management system

  9. Learning, Understanding, and Sharing through Technology • Kelley Shradley, HHS • Art • Transformative • An interactive electronic textbook will allow students to learn about new technology art media, create their own artwork, and become more reflective and analytical artists. • Student use of technology: • Interact with content, create their own artwork, create an digital portfolio • Technology • iPads

  10. Metacognitive Learning Academy • Ronald Perry, Skyline Middle • Pre-algebra • Transformative • Flipped classroom allow students to listen to recorded instruction, videos from Kahn Academy, collaborate, and participate in meaningful and relevant learning. • Student Use of Technology • Collaborate, review videos and content, create recordings of their work • Technology • Kunos (Android Tablets) with management system

  11. Rock the Rigor: Using Technology to Propel Students into the 21st Century of Science Learning • Jeff Peake and Alexis Rutt, Skyline Middle School • Science 5 • Transformative: • Personalize learning experience by allowing students to dig deeper into areas of science that interest them. • Student use of technology: • Research, collaboration, and design/creativity. • Technology • iPads

  12. Technology-enhanced Writing Portfolios • Jill Hagmaier, Nichole Ehlers, Tony Lechota, THMS • Writing, 8th Grade • Transformative • The writing process will be online. Students can share ideas through class blogs and engage in project-based learning. • Student Use of Technology • Research, pre-write, draft and revise writings and compile digital writing portfolios. • Laptops

  13. Viewing the World Through the Lens of Technology • Joan Keeley, Grace Satterfield, Cierra Drummond, Josh Harold, Carolyn Payne, Spotswood Elementary • Interdisciplinary, 2nd Grade • Transformative • Students use technology to construct knowledge through teacher-guided research, exploration, reading, and presentation. • Students use of Technology: • Reading ebooks, research, and presentation • Technology • iPads – cluster of 6 per classroom

  14. Writer’s Workshop: The Technology Integrated Classroom • Peter Norment, HHS • English • Transformative: • The writing process will take place online where students can collaborate, share, and get feedback from multiple sources. • Student use of technology: • Research, online discussion, peer review, collaboration, annotation, and assessment. • Technology • Chromebooks

  15. Requirements • Professional Development • Summer Tech Camp • Monthly cohort meetings • Sharing • Present to other teachers at faculty meetings and professional development sessions • Present to school board • Evaluation • Determine method to evaluate effectiveness of the pilot

  16. Budget

  17. Professional Development • Teachers • Focus is on teaching practice • Administrators • Provide a non-threatening environment with permissionto make mistakes • Students • Acceptable Use • Digital Citizenship • Parents • Back to School Night • Showcase on class website

  18. Training for Students • Care of Devices • Appropriate Use • Digital Citizenship • Tech Support Interns Visit commonsensemedia.org for resources, including posters, videos, lessons, and planning calendar http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/1to1/phase3

  19. Professional Development • “How To” • Care of devices • Management of devices • Procedures for repairs • Support

  20. Professional Development “Professional learning is key to promoting growth, increasing confidence and competency, and getting teachers on board for digital conversion.” -- Mark Edwards • Components for Teachers: • Summer Tech Camp • Coursework – Monthly meetings • Online Learning Community • Readings

  21. Summer Tech Camp 2013 • Collaboration • Google Apps for Education • My Big Campus

  22. Creating a Community of Learners • Provides a central place for learning • Promotes collaboration • Offers discussion boards • Allows for shared resources, including calendar • Facilitates communication between teacher and students • Offers a safe place to learn digital citizenship

  23. Creating a Community of Learners • Promotes collaboration • Allows for shared resources • Integrates with MyBigCampus

  24. National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T) • Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity  • Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments • Model Digital-Age Work and Learning • Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility • Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership https://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers

  25. References • Argueta, Rodolfo, Ed.D., Jessica Huff, Jennifer Tingen, and Jenifer O. Corn, Ph.D. Laptop Initiatives: Summary of Research Across Six States. Number 4, March 2011. N.p.: Friday Institute, 2011. Print. Friday Institute White Paper Series. • Edwards, Mark. Every Child, Every Day: A Digital Conversion Model for Student Achievement. Boston: Pearson Education, 2013. Print. • Marcinek, Andrew. "What We Learned: A 1:1 IPad Reflection." Web log post.  Edutopia. N.p., 22 Aug. 2012. Web. <http://www.edutopia.org/blog/one-to-one-ipad-reflection-andrew-marcinek>. • Slack, Megan. "The White House Blog." What Is ConnectEd? The White House, 6 June 2013. Web. 09 July 2013. <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/06/06/what-connected>. • Schwahn, Charles J., and Beatrice McGarvey. Inevitable: Mass Customized Learning - Learning in the Age of Empowerment. Lexington, KY: Chuck Schwahn & Bea McGarvey, 2012. Print.

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