EDU627 Final Project Proposal McKee

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Project Proposal: Selecting and Implementing a Mobile Device for LearningLast Revised: 06/22/2013

Selecting and Implementing a Mobile Device for LearningProject Proposal

Project Manager: Scott A. McKee, edudigitalteacher.com

Sponsors: Merced County Office of Education (MCOE), Valley CommunitySchool Juvenile Hall (VCSJH) and Merced County Probation Department(MCPD)

Prepared by: Scott A. McKee, edudigitalteacher.com

Revision HistoryRevision date Revised by Approved by Description of change

Project Goal

Edudigitalteachers goal is to select and implement a mobile device that can be used forteaching and learning in a digital learning environment at Valley Community School,Juvenile Hall Court School in Merced, CA.

Problem/Opportunity Definition

The resources typically used for teaching and learning at VCSJH are primarilytraditional; textbooks, worksheets, and lectures using teacher-centric pedagogies.

Todays learners tend to respond better to modern pedagogies using the integration oftechnology, technological tools, and learner-centric pedagogies; such as blendedlearning.

Proposed Solution

The selection and implementation of a mobile device will provide a gateway for theeducational team at VCSJH to begin creating a learner-centric environment through theintegration of technology and technological tools. A digital learning environment, withappropriate pedagogies, will provide the opportunity for learners to become creators andproducers in their learning, not just consumers while at the same time developing 21 st

century skills.

Project Selection & Ranking CriteriaPortfolio fit and interdependencies

By selecting and implementing a mobile device and modernization of teaching andlearning practices, VCSJH will be able to address the needs of the 21 st centurylearner and begin to develop a digital learning environment in a juvenile hall courtschool that can become a model for any court school, any student, and any teacherfor any subject.
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Project urgency

The project urgency is moderate because the selection and implementation of amobile device is targeted for completion before August 2014 (14 months). Thelaunch of the pilot program is scheduled to begin for Science and Math classes at

VCSJH for the 2014-2015 school year.

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Tangible Benefits

Benefits - According to research conducted by SRI International and sponsored bythe U.S. Department of Education (n.d.), Technology use allows many morestudents to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executingskills than is typical in teacher-led lessons. Moreover, when technology is used as atool to support students in performing authentic tasks, the students are in theposition of defining their goals, making design decisions, and evaluating theirprogress. The research also found that, not only do teachers and students roleschange in the learning process there are other substantial benefits to using

technology which include; Increased motivation and self esteem

Improved technology skills

Accomplishment of more complex tasks

More collaboration with peers

Increased use of outside resources

Improved design skills and more attention to the audience

Value & Probability - Based on the research the value is in the potential to enhancelearning, improve the level of engagement, increase on-task behavior and

motivation, which in turn provides opportunity to increase the probability of successin learning for the student.

Assumptions Driving Value - To this point with integrating technology into learningresearch supports the improvement in engagement and motivation of learners buthas yet to show improvement in standardized test scores. According to Ritchell, M.(2011), schools are spending billions on technology, even as they cut budgets andlay off teachers, with little proof that this approach is improving basic learning. Yetmost 21st century educators remain optimistic that with time as standardized testingcatches up with technology integration scores should improve, justifying the value oftechnology integration for most educators.

Intangible Benefits

Benefits

Through increased peer collaboration in the course of learning, morepositive relationships will be fostered.

Through creation more opportunities for individual skills, talents, and giftswill be developed, explored, and shared.

Through improved motivation and self-esteem the learner will have agreater

likelihood to enjoy learning and the learning environment.


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Value & Probability - The value and probability of the intangible benefits will only beable to be measured by the climate and chemistry of the learning environment afterthe launching of the project by each individual educator and learner based on their

experiences.Assumptions Driving Value - According to the wiseGEEK website (2013), intangiblebenefits are any type of advantages or benefits that are derived from an investmentbut not of a nature that can be measured in terms of monetary profit or touch. Thewebsite goes on to say, since an intangible benefit is somewhat subjective innature, the range and scope of these types of advantages will vary from oneindividual to another.

Cost Categories Amount

Internal Labor hours (estimate) 2,375 hours

External costs

Equipment, hardware or software

20 mobile devices w/software

1 Mobile Lab Cart

Additional software, charging, and WIFIsystems

Professional Development

$9,000.00 ($450 ea.)

$1,000.00

$4,000.00

$1,000.00

Total Project Cost $15,000.00

Requirements

1. Mobile device requirements: Windows or Google OS driven, USB port, and stay

within budget.2. Mobile Cart Requirements: Dimensions


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3. Cart Selection and Purchase

4. Professional Development in the use of the Mobile Device

5. Implementation of the Mobile Device

Out of scope activities that are critical to the success of the project

1. The design of the infrastructure, policies, security, and restrictions of thedistrict and county probation concerning use of the mobile device in the digitallearning environment because these aspects will be decided after mobiledevice selection by specific stakeholders; primarily the school district andcounty probation administration.

2. Acquisition of a grant to provide funding for the project. MCOE and MCPD arenot able to provide assistance financially, but will provide support regardinginfrastructure and policy to facilitate implementation of the project.

Major Obstacles

1. Funding through the acquisition of grants. Grant writing to begin in August 2013during Module 1, while taking EDU697 Capstone Research Methods.

2. Site infrastructure and MCOE and MCPD computer and internet use policies andrestrictions.

Schedule Overview

Project Pre-Implementation Completion Deadline: 8/18/14

Project Pilot Implementation Period: 8/18/14 6/4/15

Major Milestones - Deadlines

1. Mobile Device and Cart Needs Analysis and Product Reviews 10/18/13

2. Mobile Device Selection Process and Purchase 12/15/13

3. Cart Selection and Purchase 12/15/13

4. Mobile Computer Lab Assembly and Testing 2/3/14

5. Instructional Design Ready for Training 4/4/14

6. Complete professional development in the use of the Mobile Device 8/18/14

7. Implementation of the Mobile Device Begin 8/18/14 End 6/4/15

External Milestones Affecting the Project

1. Acquire and Secure Funding 12/15/2013

2. Site Infrastructure - 2/3/14

3. MCOE and MCPD Computer and Internet Use Policies 2/10/14


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