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Transforming to 21 st Century Learning Environments. 2009-2010. New Learning Environment. Strategic Plan for Technology. Timeframe: 2007-2010 Provides strategic direction leading to the attainment of Broward’s 21 st Century learning vision Goal Areas: Planning and Implementation
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Transforming to 21st Century Learning Environments 2009-2010
Strategic Plan for Technology Timeframe: 2007-2010 Provides strategic direction leading to the attainment of Broward’s 21st Century learning vision Goal Areas: Planning and Implementation Staff and Community Development Operational Effectiveness Technology and Infrastructure http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/strategicplan
Sample of Major Initiatives • BEEP: Digital Content • DETA: Professional Development • GLIDES: Project Based Learning • Digital Classrooms: Digital Tools • Technology Podcasts: Instructional Strategies
Broward Enterprise Education Portal (BEEP)Digital Content – 24/7 • Single sign-on access to teacher and student tools and resources • Timeframe: 2004-Present • 2009-Released Administrator Portal http://beep.browardschools.com
Digital Education Teacher Academy2002-Present • Professional Development Partnership with Florida Atlantic University to provide graduate level courses on the Integration of Digital Technology into daily classroom practice. • • Program is co-taught/co-developed by Florida Atlantic University and BCPS
DETA Curriculum • DETA One: • DETA Two: • DETA Wiki
Digital Education Teacher Academy Total DETA Participation: 6,312
Global Learning Initiative throughDigital Education for students (GLIDES) • Project-based learning (PBL), constructivist pedagogical approach incorporating Information, Communication and Technology Literacy Skills (ICT) student outcomes • Involves coaching, modeling and mentoring of teachers in the PBL process • Research-based strategy • http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/eett • http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/glides
Cypress Bay High School Glides @ Cypress Bay
Global Learning Initiative throughDigital Education for students (GLIDES)Participation Statistics *Advanced technology skills requirement for teacher participation, 8-12 member school team includes teachers, media specialist and principal. District support team provides the mentoring and coaching in the process.
Strategies for Integrating Technology Web site with video segments of Broward teachers demonstrating their strategies for integrating the use of digital tools, resources and methods for teaching and learning. http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/bestcasts This web site is used to demonstrate strategies along with the lesson plan so teachers can replicate the method in their classrooms. Aligned to content standards.
Building Digital Classrooms Goal: Provide classrooms with standard set of digital tools. Digital Tools: Teacher Laptop, Mounted LCD Projector, Audio Amplification System, Document Camera, DVD/TV Tuner, Equipment Cart, integrated control panel. Interactive whiteboards or handheld slates added to many classrooms as an option. http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/digitalclassroom
Digital Classroom Models Standard “Modified” • Mounted LCD Projector • Pull-down screen • Lockable Media Cabinet • Sound Enhancement • DVD/Tuner • Wall-mounted control panel • Document Camera • Un-mounted LCD projector • Interactive Whiteboard • Lockable Media Cabinet • Document Camera
Modified Digital Classrooms • 2009-2010 – ARRA Stimulus Funds • IDEA Funds • ESE Classrooms • Title One Funds • Title One Schools • Title IID – Enhancing Education Through Technology • Non Title One Schools
Instructional Technology InitiativesFormal Evaluation Reports