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The SOS Method

The SOS Method. Arjan Khalsa Conceptual Calculations, LLC akhalsa@comcast.net. Implementing Software in the Classroom. Arjan Khalsa. CEO, Conceptual Calculations, LLC Principle Investigator on a number of federally-funded educational technology and assistive technology R&D projects

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The SOS Method

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  1. The SOS Method Arjan Khalsa Conceptual Calculations, LLC akhalsa@comcast.net Implementing Software in the Classroom

  2. Arjan Khalsa • CEO, Conceptual Calculations, LLC • Principle Investigator on a number of federally-funded educational technology and assistive technology R&D projects • 20 years as the leader of IntelliTools, Inc. • Have run implementation projects in many districts • This presentation focuses on: • Experiences with about 10 large implementations over the past 5 years • Experiences working with Spotlight on Learning for the past 3 years

  3. And You?! Your interest in implementation The schools you work with Types of computer applications Grade levels Sizes of potential implementations Special situations and interests

  4. Technology Implementation We’ve used pencils, paper, and books in classrooms for 300 years We’ve used computers for 25 years

  5. Computer Use Varies 3 machines in the back of the room A lab the students visit for 30 minutes per week 1:1 initiatives Each method has merits

  6. Implementation Results • Iowa, Rural School Districts • The Iowa Professional Development Model • Employed EETT funds, Title IID Low Socio-Economic Status, note the lower starting point THE Journal, July 2005, SETDA

  7. Implementation Results EMINTS R2 = means that students’ prior knowledge + IPDM + technology account for 63.6 percent of variance in the improvement of reading scores for fourth-grade reading comprehension.

  8. What Kinds of Software Deployments Can Benefit from Implementation Services? • Tools • Curriculum • Assistive Technology • Web-based or locally hosted • Progress Monitoring • Administrative • ALL Kinds

  9. SOS

  10. Some Snapshots of Classrooms • Analyzing a set of videos • Ask these questions: • To what extent do the students seem to be engaged and on-task? • What role is the teacher playing in supporting the learning experience? • Is anything getting in the way of student engagement or understanding?

  11. Videos Shown at the Conference • They are not included in this version • Themes: • Teachers monitoring computer labs while students work quietly • Teacher interacts with a student during a computer lab session • Students plan their computer lab session, preparing to make progress • Example of a lab where the teacher must essentially teach two classes at once and students lack attention • Teacher leads discussion on math to prepare students for computer lab session • Teacher leads discussion on math to summarize student lab experience

  12. Could this take place at your school? • What preparation can lead to this result? • What preparation can avoid this result? • Who gets short-changed in this multi-tasking scenario?

  13. Implementation Matters! • In large-scale implementations • When students are using software to learn • When teachers need support to maximize the learning experience • When the ratio gets much higher than 1:1 • The purpose for careful implementation is to get predictable results.

  14. Identifying Stakeholders

  15. Steps to engagement • Find out if the stakeholders are on the same page? • Are they willing to make this technology project a success? • You are not likely to make them change.

  16. A Tale of Three School Boards

  17. Structure the environment • What could go wrong? • Computers • Headphones • Setting • Scheduling • Seating and positioning for an AT user • Begin with the end in mind • Schedule computer use carefully • Insure that the room is quiet and ready for student work • Make sure every student and teacher knows their log-in • Try a run-through before expecting high-quality results

  18. Optimize time • Computer time is valuable time • Minimize start-up time • Log in • Getting headphones distributed • Setting up assistive technology while a student waits • Worries about students getting ahead of the teacher • Behavior management issues • Using signals can make a computer lab and efficient work space

  19. Support Student Learning • Set expectations for the learning that will take place • In a lab setting with a large group: • Begin each session with an “opener” that places mental attention on the upcoming experience • Monitor student engagement and understanding, provide individual coaching and support • End each session with a “closer” that seals the student experience

  20. Surround teachers with support

  21. The Desired Results • Students learn more effectively. • Teachers feel empowered, more able to reach their students. • Administrators know their investment is paying off for teachers, students, and parents. • You have done your job well, and can replicate the success.

  22. Next Steps – What You Can Do • Be very strategic with your technology implementations • Remember SOS • Structure the environment • Optimize time • Support student learning • Work with groups that specialize in implementation services: • Conceptual Calculations, LLC • Bridges • Come to my next presentation! Tomorrow – 1:00 • Teaching Fractions w/Technology: Wipe Away the Tears akhalsa@comcast.net

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