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CET 692 Leadership for 1 to 1 Computing. January 17, 2007 Class Session 1 Tom Farrell Mark Hawkes. Tonight's Agenda. Welcome to CET 692 Class Website and Syllabus “Creating the Case for 1 to 1 Computing” Classroom Connections: Year 2 Programmed Professional Development
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CET 692 Leadership for 1 to 1 Computing January 17, 2007 Class Session 1 Tom Farrell Mark Hawkes
Tonight's Agenda • Welcome to CET 692 • Class Website and Syllabus • “Creating the Case for 1 to 1 Computing” • Classroom Connections: Year 2 • Programmed Professional Development • After 3 years . . . Results at DSU
Our Newest Motto “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of the future.” John Dewey
John Dewey: A Who2 Profile http://who2.com/jeeves/johndewey.html
What is 1 to 1 Computing? • “Anytime, anywhere technology for every student and teacher” • Concept once never thought possible, but now becoming a reality.
Some Thoughts • It is not a matter of if we have 1 to 1 but rather a question of when we will all have 1 to 1 • We were a very vocal opponent of 1 to 1 computing at DSU • Now it is “Give me 1 to 1 or give me retirement”
A Short Evolution of Classroom Computing • Started with 1 or 2 computers per school • Introduced labs and students came to the lab • Room-based video • Introduced laptop carts and computers came to students
The Early Research on Mobile Computing • Students have improved inquiry skills. • Evidence points to improved student achievement in certain areas. • Students report that laptops make their school work easier and help improve the quality of their work. • Students are more motivated to learn. • Technology allows teachers to more easily differentiate instruction. • Teachers find laptops useful in developing integrated lessons. • Teachers report improved communication with their students. • Closes the gaps between the have’s/have not’s.
1 to 1 Based • Each teacher with their own wireless mobile device • Each student with their own wireless mobile device • Both have access to their device 24/7 • Changes greatly how we teach and students learn
The Planets Are Aligning • Wireless is coming of age with security as well as prices continue to decline steadily • Size, weight, and price of mobile devices have continued to decrease while the power continues to increase • The functionality of today’s laptops continue to increase with built in wireless, built in optical drives and even card readers
Guidelines for Successful Technology Initiatives in K -12 Schools • Focus on learning WITH technology, not ABOUT technology • Emphasize content and pedagogy and not just hardware • Give special attention to professional development
Guidelines (cont’d) • Engage in realistic budgeting • Ensure equitable, universal access • Institute a major program of experimental research
Other Thoughts of Laptops • Children not only can work with, but also feel empowered with • Can access many textbooks electronically • Ease of collaboration Source: MIT Joseph Jacobson ($100 laptop concept) http://wired-vig.wired.com/wired/archive/13.04/view.html?pg=2
So Where is One to One being Implemented • Many web based resources describing implementations • Will attempt to share some here tonight and more from the WebCT class site • Texas Technology Immersion Project • http://www.tea.state.tx.us/press/techimmersion.html • Hopkins, Minnesota • http://weblogs.hopkins.k12.mn.us/onetoone/
Additional 1 to 1 Implementations • Fullerton, California • Middle School Implementation • http://www.fsd.k12.ca.us/menus/1to1/index.ssi • Vermont 1 to 1 • Not high school, but share experiences • http://www.vermontinstitutes.org/tech/initiatives/121/121.htm
More 1 to 1 Implementations • Manatee Florida • Site forms and ideas • http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/IT/summer03/index.html • Michigan and Indiana Plans • http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showstory.cfm?ArticleID=5660
More 1 to 1 Implementations • Connecticut Plans for English Classrooms • http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=5524 • State of Maine • One of the most noted and most publicized • Seventh and eighth graders • http://www.state.me.us/mlte/
Additional Resources • K -12 One to One Computing Handbook published by the Center for Digital Education • Available hardcopy by contacting mark.hawkes@dsu.edu with U. S. postal mailing address and number of copies for your site. We have a limited supply.
Center for Digital Education Digital Editions http://www.centerdigitaled.com/reports.php
Classroom Connections: Year 2 • Target: High Schools • Funding: State one-third of the laptops/tablets which includes the basic software package; initial professional development for teachers, administrators and technical support people.
Classroom Connections: Costs to Schools • Costs of setting up the wireless infrastructure • Access points • Electrical Outlets • Ongoing tech support • Some long-term professional development costs. • Purchases of instructional software • Screen management systems • Projection systems
Classroom Connections: Device and Conditions • Device: Gateway Tablet 285 (majority) • Criteria for participation: • Financial means to participate in the program • Ability to implement training of staff and students • Availability of a district technology plan • Commitment from the school board and community • Compliance with evaluation activities
Classroom Connections: Professional Development Advance Team Symposia • May, 2007 • Team: Building Principal, Technology Coordinator, Two Teachers • Topics: Overview of the devices and support software, Demonstration of Applications, Laptop roll-out • Delivery: Central location by vendors, experts, practitioners
Classroom Connections: Professional Development School-Based Assembly • July 2007—3 Days • Participants: High School Instructional Staff, 2-5 sophomore/junior students • Topics: Content Development in Disciplinary Curriculum Teams, Classroom Management • Delivery: At each pilot site location by facilitation team
Classroom Connections: Professional Development Content Symposia • Early August, 2007—1-2 days • Participants: High school staff within content areas • Topics: Strategies for student engagement within content areas (math, science, languages, social studies, etc.). Content teams from each pilot site to share their curriculum development products/ideas. • Delivery: Symposia at Dakota State University.
Classroom Connections • Tentative Timeline • RFP process • Publication of RFP January: 17, 2006 • Answers to all Questions: Open • Applications Submission Deadline: Feb. 21 • Review & Evaluation of applications: March 9 • Approximate Award Date: March 10-12
Course Comparison Data Comparison of learning outcomes between Fall-03 and Fall-04 classes, HIST-152
Course Comparison Data Comparison of learning outcomes between fall 2003 and fall 2004 classes, HIST-121