Project Copernicus final pc revision

Project Copernicus:Learning –

Real Time and On Demand

Project Copernicus:Learning –

Real Time and On Demand

Dawn NelsonISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools

April 13, 2010nelsond@district279.org

Dawn NelsonISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools

April 13, 2010nelsond@district279.org

• Students bring their own technology to use in class.

• Teachers plan to enable use of that technology.

• Students bring their own technology to use in class.

• Teachers plan to enable use of that technology.

Dedicated to FlorenceDedicated to Florence

7/30/1909 - 3/29/20107/30/1909 - 3/29/2010

Nicholas Copernicus (b.1473)Nicholas Copernicus (b.1473)

Challenged the Conventional wisdom

Challenged the Conventional wisdom

Challenging Today’s MindsetChallenging Today’s Mindset

Protect the network

FiltersCell Phone rulesDistraction

Protect the network

FiltersCell Phone rulesDistraction

• Utilizing technology for student learning• Putting students at the center• Learning is real time, on time• Technology becomes an asset, not an

event

• Utilizing technology for student learning• Putting students at the center• Learning is real time, on time• Technology becomes an asset, not an

event

Why? Why?

1-1 Laptops not a viable optionCostMaintenance

Vision - Students handle themselves and their equipment independently

Wanted to reconsider teaching and learning

1-1 Laptops not a viable optionCostMaintenance

Vision - Students handle themselves and their equipment independently

Wanted to reconsider teaching and learning

Step by Step Step by Step Engage support

Technical teamAdministratorsTeachersParents

EquipmentWireless hubs3 Netbooks or IPod Touches for each class

Train teachers and LMS team

Engage supportTechnical teamAdministratorsTeachersParents

EquipmentWireless hubs3 Netbooks or IPod Touches for each class

Train teachers and LMS team

Collaboration and InformationCollaboration and Information

Google Docs for Education initiatedStaff use for collaborationStudent use for learning

Student email for communicationPlanning assignments for collaborative

documents

Google Docs for Education initiatedStaff use for collaborationStudent use for learning

Student email for communicationPlanning assignments for collaborative

documents

Standards That RelateStandards That Relate

Facilitate and Inspire Learning and CreativityDesign Digital-age Learning Experiences Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and

ResponsibilityEngage in Professional Growth and Leadership

NETS for Teachers 2009

Facilitate and Inspire Learning and CreativityDesign Digital-age Learning Experiences Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and

ResponsibilityEngage in Professional Growth and Leadership

NETS for Teachers 2009

What Do Students Bring?What Do Students Bring?

LaptopCell phoneHand held gamesiPods

LaptopCell phoneHand held gamesiPods

InnovatorsInnovators

Weaver Lake Elementary School - Science and Technology Magnet School

Woodland Elementary SchoolOsseo Senior High School

Weaver Lake Elementary School - Science and Technology Magnet School

Woodland Elementary SchoolOsseo Senior High School

WoodlandWoodland

9 5th and 6th grade classrooms participate as a team

Technology Integration Specialist main support

Library Media Specialist27 NetbooksAbout 25% of students brought laptops

9 5th and 6th grade classrooms participate as a team

Technology Integration Specialist main support

Library Media Specialist27 NetbooksAbout 25% of students brought laptops

Communication is CrucialCommunication is Crucial

FAQLetter of Explanation to parentsTemplates

FAQLetter of Explanation to parentsTemplates

"My students have their laptop with them at all times and decide when to use it.  They might have different ideas, more open ideas than I do.  I'm not yet sure how to use the laptops, and I welcome the student input."

Shelly Drake, 5th Grade Teacher

"My students have their laptop with them at all times and decide when to use it.  They might have different ideas, more open ideas than I do.  I'm not yet sure how to use the laptops, and I welcome the student input."

Shelly Drake, 5th Grade Teacher

Last Fall

What Are They Doing?What Are They Doing?

Ms. Provart – iPod TouchesGoogle Docs

Framed as Osseo AppsSingle Sign On

Ms. Provart – iPod TouchesGoogle Docs

Framed as Osseo AppsSingle Sign On

Friday AfternoonFriday Afternoon

1:30-2:30  Science- partner activity Netbooks and laptops to do a Respiratory System

web quest, look up the information on one computeruse a Google doc to share the answers

2:30-3:30  Menu of Activities:  submit a blog entryadd to the word masters wiki and submit their MCA reading practice prompt via

Google doc

1:30-2:30  Science- partner activity Netbooks and laptops to do a Respiratory System

web quest, look up the information on one computeruse a Google doc to share the answers

2:30-3:30  Menu of Activities:  submit a blog entryadd to the word masters wiki and submit their MCA reading practice prompt via

Google doc

Weaver Lake - Science and Technology Magnet SchoolWeaver Lake - Science and Technology Magnet School

IDEAInquire about the world around youDiscover answers to relevant

questions and challenges Explore through reading, research

and investigation Achieve and be life-long learners

IDEAInquire about the world around youDiscover answers to relevant

questions and challenges Explore through reading, research

and investigation Achieve and be life-long learners

Small StartSmall Start

2 TeachersTechnology Integration

SpecialistLibrary Media SpecialistPLP -

http://weaverlakeplp.wikispaces.com/

2 TeachersTechnology Integration

SpecialistLibrary Media SpecialistPLP -

http://weaverlakeplp.wikispaces.com/

Planning by Laurie -Technology Integration Specialist

Planning by Laurie -Technology Integration Specialist

1. The Question: How does the use of student personal devices in school impact the classroom?

2. Objectives and Assessment Objectives:    1. To expand opportunities for students to use their personal devices for learning in the

classroom and at home.    2. To determine whether or not student use of personal devices will increase:           * Student collaboration           * Student engagement           * Student learning (outside the classroom)    3. To define a plan for 2010-2011 implementation

We are developing a proposal, identifying assessments, and planning to document the project and process. We are getting alot of great feedback from our PLN. We hope to have a nice package with parent communication, lesson plans, resources and lots of stories. We will definitely want to share this with everyone when we begin again in the fall. In the meantime, I would be happy to share what we are doing with you along the way. We have a wikispace where we are documenting our process and a blog for parents (and others)to follow.

We started our discussion with our PLN using the following teaser: (You might enjoy) http://blabberize.com/view/id/186011 Thanks, Please let others know we are here and are hoping to be very transparent with our

process.

1. The Question: How does the use of student personal devices in school impact the classroom?

2. Objectives and Assessment Objectives:    1. To expand opportunities for students to use their personal devices for learning in the

classroom and at home.    2. To determine whether or not student use of personal devices will increase:           * Student collaboration           * Student engagement           * Student learning (outside the classroom)    3. To define a plan for 2010-2011 implementation

We are developing a proposal, identifying assessments, and planning to document the project and process. We are getting alot of great feedback from our PLN. We hope to have a nice package with parent communication, lesson plans, resources and lots of stories. We will definitely want to share this with everyone when we begin again in the fall. In the meantime, I would be happy to share what we are doing with you along the way. We have a wikispace where we are documenting our process and a blog for parents (and others)to follow.

We started our discussion with our PLN using the following teaser: (You might enjoy) http://blabberize.com/view/id/186011 Thanks, Please let others know we are here and are hoping to be very transparent with our

process.

Energy and ExcitementEnergy and Excitement

Portable itemsiPod TouchesCell PhonesNintendo DSI’s

Students report - Excitement about accessing information any time

Portable itemsiPod TouchesCell PhonesNintendo DSI’s

Students report - Excitement about accessing information any time

Energy and EngagementEnergy and Engagement

Osseo Senior High SchoolOsseo Senior High School

One teacher beganCell phones and laptopsAllowed only in his classroomNow laptops allowed throughout the

schoolStrong Google Apps use

One teacher beganCell phones and laptopsAllowed only in his classroomNow laptops allowed throughout the

schoolStrong Google Apps use

ResourcefulResourceful

Other ResourcesOther Resources

iPod CartWordPressePalsnetTrekkerNow purchasing

some Nooks

iPod CartWordPressePalsnetTrekkerNow purchasing

some Nooks

Challenges?Challenges?

Room managementResponsible useTheftBuilding level Technology

Integrationist has more time to focus on project

3 email problems

Room managementResponsible useTheftBuilding level Technology

Integrationist has more time to focus on project

3 email problems

What We FoundWhat We Found

Learning extends outside the school dayUse of equipment at other timesGoogle Apps use outside of school

Challenges we thought possible didn’t materialize

Good communication is crucial

Learning extends outside the school dayUse of equipment at other timesGoogle Apps use outside of school

Challenges we thought possible didn’t materialize

Good communication is crucial

What’s Ahead?What’s Ahead?

Four schools starting in April - simple pilotHubs orderedLaptops and iPods ordered

Training scheduledSeveral more in fallPrincipals are best support

Four schools starting in April - simple pilotHubs orderedLaptops and iPods ordered

Training scheduledSeveral more in fallPrincipals are best support