21 st Century Technology in the Classroom

1. 21st Century Technology in the Classroom A Presentation to the Board of Education Prepared by Facilities and Planning October 26, 2010 LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

2. Today’s Students Technology is used today in LUSD to deliver instruction, but not integrated for student use in all subject areas and classrooms. To move from this model, a paradigm shift will need to occur LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

3. Tomorrow’s Students • Our goal is to improve student achievement through the use of technology • Students will have access to learning any time and any place.

4. Enhanced Opportunities Through Technology Integration 21st Century skill outcomes Perceptual relevancy of curriculum More informative student assessments 24/7 access to learning tools and resources Social and emotional connections for students that are driven by educational opportunity LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

5. Sample Technology-Supported Educational Solutions Establish full-time on-line learning communities Provide technology training that is career and life-learning focused Deliver education in a format familiar to the “digital native” generation LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

6. Why Consider Change? Potential to spark student learning Improve achievement Give students more ownership in the learning process Improve home-school connection More student engagement in the educational environment LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

7. Critical Issues to Ponder • Curriculum is the driving force • Professional development is key to success • Infrastructure support is a lifeline for technology use • Funding must be clearly outlined for sustainability • Create a monitoring/evaluation process that maintains focus LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

8. Examples of Desired Outcomes • Student acquisition of technology skills and information literacy • Increase student achievement • Curriculum is more relevant • Increase student engagement • More accurate student recordkeeping and assessment • Improved communication between home and school LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

9. Key Components of a Successful Implementation • Multimedia teacher workstations • Instructional mobility • Appropriate staffing • Alternative training methods • Adequate bandwidth maintenance • Equipment refreshment plan LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

10. Additional Points to Consider Educational leadership commitment Board, Administration, Teachers Time for planning and implementation Funding commitment New technology and existing system upgrades LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

11. Direction is Needed Research and analysis is required that will include many stakeholders – All focused on answering a very basic question:IS THIS THE DIRECTION THAT THE DISTRICT WISHES TO TAKE AT THIS TIME? LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation

12. Next Steps? Creation of a Board sub-committee to explore options and opportunities Identification of other key players to participate in the process Preparation of a preliminary action timeline - OR - Choose to delay study until a future date LUSD 21st Century Technology Presentation