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The Digital Learning Revolution: RCOE Directors Presentation

This presentation explores the implementation of digital learning in education, focusing on student-centered approaches and the use of technology to enhance learning experiences. It discusses the shift towards open access to technology and content, as well as the benefits of blended learning and the flipped classroom model.

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The Digital Learning Revolution: RCOE Directors Presentation

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  1. The Digital Learning Revolution:RCOE Directors Presentation RCOE February 22nd, 2013 http://rusdit.ning.com

  2. ??? From Here to There

  3. So What’s the Story Behind the Story? • If we talk about what we did ALONE you will be informed but probably not able to replicate • Some KEY drivers/beliefs in our implementation: • It’s about the learning!! • Instructional IT • Devices/control in the hands of the learner • Re-alignment of the organization to learning rather than compliance • Urgency

  4. Some Key Ideas?…before we start How Can’t This is about the learningNOT the device or tech

  5. NEW Thinking About old problems Bottom-line Different Assumptions Assumptions Most of us have to rethink our organizationalstructure …do we encourage: Compliance? Innovation? …can I get in trouble for noncompliance? System

  6. What have we been doing?

  7. KEY Concepts • Technology in the hands of the STUDENT …not the adults • Desktop vs. Mobile • Student “owns” the device until the end of the school year • Don’t underestimate the power of BYOD/BYON • Broadband options • Digital citizenship • Caching Server: • Hardware • Software • Multiple Options: • SmartRiverside • Starbucks, McDonalds, Public Library, etc.

  8. Implementation Strategies Rethinking Our Assumptions • Just DO it!! • Pilot …then scale • Motivate rather than require • Can’t vs. HOW • It’s not really a problem • IT support? • PD support? • Transparency

  9. Student Voice • ICF Shortened Video

  10. Open Access VS Lock & Block • Lock & Block applies across the board in education. Access to learning, content and technology is tightly controlled and managed by the “System” • Open Access focuses on the “Learner” and access to a variety of learning opportunities, content and technologies.

  11. Open Access to Technology • Device “Agnostic” • Allow students to bring their own technology into our system (BYOT) (BYON) • Provide unrestricted district owned technology and access to students without technology or access • Provide Access to 3rd party insurance to cover loss, theft or damage • Students provide tech support, etc • Library Media Centers and systems used to deliver and track devices

  12. Open Access to Content • cK12: (http://www.ck12.org/flexbook/) • iTunes U: (http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu/whats-on.html) • Curriki: (http://www.curriki.org/) • Khan Academy: (More than just Algebra) (http://www.khanacademy.org/) • District, Teacher or Student created content: (http://www.rusdlearns.net)

  13. Describing the Shift

  14. Ubiquitous learning >>>value-addedpropositions >>>different kindsof schools(jobs) Student-centricsystem >>> greater choiceand flexibility >>> modularity (personalization) Focus on competency As students master skills >>>they move on What does that mean?

  15. Empowering Learners

  16. +19% HMH Fuse Pilot Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Provides iPads and Algebra I Application and 2010 Algebra Textbooks • Two teachers selected randomly who teach multiple sections of Algebra I • One section from each teacher is provided with iPads that are checked out to students vs. remaining sections with traditional textbook • Independent Evaluation: All classes are taught with the same resources -- the results to be studied to identify differences between classes with or without iPads (digital text)

  17. Technology Implementation • Why was the Algebra project so successful? • Technology? …probably not • Students “owned” their device • They had their personal music / video / etc. on it • They tended to take it with them everywhere • Students had access 24/7 • Integrated video allowed the instruction to go with the student • Students “read” the chapter as many times as they needed • Nota perfect solution …but certainly an improvedsolution

  18. All Eyes on the Learner(ing)

  19. What is Blended Learning? A formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of contentandinstructionwith some element of student controlover time, place, path, and/or pace… AND …at least in part at asupervisedbrick-and-mortar location away from home.

  20. Flipped Classroom • Flip Class at Sierra MS

  21. Blended Programs in RUSD

  22. Riverside Virtual School • Opened in 2006 with supplemental courses • Fulltime program started in 2007 • WASC accredited, NCAA and UC approved • Online and blended-learning courses • Anytime access to content, collaboration tools and instruction

  23. California Open Campus • Consortium of school districts across CA • Expanding access to online/blended learning (coursesANDcontent) • Each district collects its own ADA • Share costs on a “pass through” basis • We (YOU) can start now!

  24. Overall results from the view of the Superintendent • Extended learning time • …more time at task • Greater engagement of the students • Engagement = learning • Choice // personalization • Improved performance

  25. Questions? • PowerPoint posted at: http://rusdit.ning.com/forum/topics/riverside-county-office-of-education-director-s-presentation • Jay McPhail: jmcphail@rusdlearns.net

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