Transforming Learning Through Technology

1. Meeting the Online Learning Requirement: REMC/GenNETOnline Learning ProjectMASA ConferenceJanuary 2007Beverly Knox-Pipes, Asst. SuperintendentGenesee Intermediate School District/REMC 14Ricki Chowning, Executive DirectorREMC Association of Michigan

2. Transforming LearningThrough Technology • Advance a forward–looking vision • Bring the vision to life in schools • Require accountability for investments in learning technology • Leverage resources • Build on quality and commitment of educators

3. A Little Perspective… • The Internet had more users in its first five years than the telephone did in its first thirty • Text messaging outnumbers e-mail, • Email outnumbers regular mail by nearly ten to one • The web is still doubling in size…every 60 days • A new web page appears every 2 minutes

4. A Little Perspective… • From a UCLA study (2000): • By 1997, some 19 million Americans were using the Internet. That number tripled in one year, and then passed 100 million in 1999. • In the first quarter of 2000, more than five million Americans joined the online world—roughly 55,000 new users each day, 2,289 new users each hour, or 38 new users each minute Chip Kimball, Lake Washington Schools, 2005

5. A Little Perspective… • According to the U.S. Congress Web Based Education Commission (2000): • It is estimated that 50% of all employees skills become outdated within 3 to 5 years • …what counts most for instructional purposes is classroom connectivity, providing student access to Internet connections where they learn—in the classroom • Learning environments should be centered around knowledge, learners, social inter-actions, and assessment Chip Kimball, Lake Washington Schools, 2005

6. What Teenagers Do Online Email Surf for fun Play games Instant message Rock stars Pictures Health info Research products Pursue hobbies News Listen to music TV stars Download music Chat rooms Sports news Calendar My team’s sites Auction/trading Buyproducts My ownsite Sensitive topics

7. What Teenagers Do Online Homework Major researchprojects Access classWeb sites Email / IMteachers Downloadstudy aids Create classWeb page

8. What Teens Do More Than Adults Source: Peter Grunwald & Associates Corporation for Public Broadcasting Survey, January 2003

9. A Little Perspective… • Oct 24,1997: A report from FIND/SVP has revealed: • 36 percent of parents believe that using the Internet will increase employment prospects • By the year 2002, 45 million children online • 2005—the one-billionth user got on line

10. Who is the N-Gen? • Two-thirds of kids today use a personal computer • All digital technologies are moving towards the net • Teenage Research Institute - “in” to be online On par with dating and partying

11. Source: Peter Grunwald & Associates Corporation for Public Broadcasting Survey, January 2003

12. Students’ Internet Metaphors • The Internet as virtual textbook and reference library • The Internet as virtual tutor and study shortcut • The Internet as virtual study group • The Internet as virtual guidance counselor • The Internet as virtual locker, backpack and notebook Source: Peter Grunwald & Associates Corporation for Public Broadcasting Survey, January 2003

13. TEXT TEXT+ IMAGE INFORMATION NAVIGATION BEING TOLD (authority based) DEDUCTIVE (linear) DON’T KNOW WON’T TRY RICH MEDIA DISCOVERY, EXPERIENTIAL BRICOLAGE + JUDGMENT (lateral) DON’T KNOW – LINK, LURK & TRY literacy literacy literacy learning reasoning action Digital Age Shifts in Learning John Seely Brown, Social Life of Information

14. Voice • Video Data Fiber Optics

15. Improving Outcomes for High School Students • Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed into law a rigorous new set of statewide graduation requirementsApril 20, 2006

16. Overview of Michigan Merit Curriculum • 2011 Requirements (2006 8th grade class) • 4 English Language Arts • 4 Mathematics (1 in senior year) • 3 Science • 3 Social Studies • 1 Physical Education/Health • 1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts • On-line course/experience • 2016 Requirements (2006 3rd grade class) • 2 credits/experience in Languages other than English

17. Why Economic Survival? • Our students face both national and international competition • Research shows many students are not prepared to succeed in college or workplace • Courses like Algebra II are new gateway to higher paying jobs • Michigan’s economic success is tied to a well-educated workforce

18. Michigan High School Graduation Requirements “In the 21st Century, the ability to be a lifelong learner will, for many people, be dependent on their ability to access and benefit from online learning. The experience of online learning must be integrated into each and every student’s high school education!” -Superintendent of Schools, Michael FlanaganAugust 2006

19. Successful High School Programs • High expectations • Rigorous requirements • Academic studies applied to real-world situations and projects • Challenging career/technical studies • Work-based learning opportunities

20. District Modification • District must make available opportunities to meet all graduation requirements by beginning of 2007-08 school year (when next year’s 8th graders enter 9th grade) • If not available in the district itself, other arrangements such as: • Co-op agreements with neighboring district(s) • Online options • Dual enrollment • Distance learning

21. The Michigan Merit Curriculum Guidelines for Online Learning Require that Students: • Take an online course; or • Participate in an online experience; or • Participate in online experiences incorporated into each of the required credit courses of the Michigan Merit Curriculum

22. For the earning experience to be successful it should: • Be relevant and address many learning styles appropriate to the tasks • Include asynchronous and/or synchronous interaction between teacher and student, and student-to-student • Include teachers who are knowledgeable in web-based instruction techniques • Incorporate resources outside the classroom Include a monitoring plan

23. Partnership

24. The Goal of Partnership • Equip Michigan school districts with a variety of cost-effective course options from eight vendors to meet and enhance curriculum standards and needs in Michigan schools.

25. Benefits • Knowledge and expertise is provided by GenNET/Genesee ISD, who have been leading an online project for the past six years.

26. http://www.gennet.us

27. Online Course Providers

28. 2006/2007 Registrants by Vendor

29. Benefits • Provides quality services to local school districts and students using the most cost-effective methods to meet the new high school graduation requirements.

30. Benefits • By working collaboratively, REMCs/ISDs can leverage statewide and multi-state buying power for quality online learning experiences/courses.

31. Benefits • Using a variety of online providers enables schools to enhance local curriculum opportunities and more importantly supports diverse learning styles. • Access to quality online resources and classroom support tools is also provided.

32. Benefits • The project was originally launched through collaboration with LEAs (high school principals and guidance counselors).

35. Courses Available • Over 600 teacher-led course offerings for High School and Middle School students including: • General Education • Honors • Advanced Placement • Credit Recovery

36. Accounting American Government American Literature Applied Math Business Law German Health Occupations Japanese Oceanography Psychology Spanish … and many more! Sample General Ed. Courses

37. AP Biology AP Calculus: AB & BC AP Chemistry AP Economics AP Physics C AP Psychology AP Statistics AP U.S. History Sample Advanced Placement Courses • AP Government & Politics: U.S. & Comparative

38. Algebra Biology Creative Writing Earth Science Economics English Vocabulary Journalistic Writing Literary Analysis Nonfiction Writing Physics Shakespeare U.S. History World History Sample Honors Courses

39. American Government Algebra Biology Chemistry Civics Earth Science Economics English Geometry Health Life Science Physical Science Pre-Algebra World History Sample Credit Recovery Courses

40. Course Preparation Materials Interactive Practice Exams (AP, ACT, SAT, etc.) Self-paced Cyberlearning Classroom Support Tools

41. ISDs/RESAs/REMCs How to Participate • Interested districts contact local ISD/RESA/REMC Director • The Project Director contact: • Beverly Knox-Pipes, Asst. Supt. • Genesee ISD • (810) 591-4436 or bknoxpip@geneseeisd.org

42. How to Register Students • Students must register through local high school and middle school guidance counselors.

43. Presenter Contact Info. Beverly Knox-Pipes Assistant Superintendent for Technology & Media Services Genesee Intermediate School District 2413 West Maple Avenue Flint, MI 48507-3493 Phone: (810) 591-4436 bknoxpip@geneseeisd.org