SBSD Mobile
TechnologyIntegration
21st Century LearningSuccess in the 21st century requires knowing how to learn. Students today will likely have several careers in their lifetime. They must develop strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills in order to be successful in an increasingly fluid, interconnected, and complex world. Technology allows for 24/7 access to information, constant social interaction, and easily created and shared digital content.Karen CatorDirector, Office of Educational Technology
U.S. Department of Education
21st Century LearningLearning and Innovation SkillsThe 4Cs
CreativityCritical ThinkingCommunicationCollaboration
Learning and innovation skills will separate students who are prepared for the complex life and work environments in the 21st century, and those who are not.
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21st Century LearningCreativity and Innovation
Elaborate on, refine, analyze and evaluate ideasBe open to new and diverse perspectivesDemonstrate originality and inventivenessUnderstand real world limits to new ideasView failure as an opportunity to learnAct on creative ideas to make a tangible and
useful contribution
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21st Century LearningCritical Thinking and Problem Solving
Reason effectivelyAnalyze how parts of a whole interactEvaluate evidence, arguments, claims, beliefs, and
alternative points of viewSynthesize and interpret informationMake connections and draw conclusionsReflect critically on learning experiences Identify questions that clarify points and lead to
better solutions
www.p21.org
21st Century LearningCommunication
Articulate thoughts and ideas using oral, written and nonverbal skills in a variety of forms and contexts
Listen effectively to decipher meaning, values, attitudes, and intentions
Use communication for a range of purposes (inform, instruct, motivate, persuade)
Utilize multiple media and technologies, judge their effectiveness, and assess their impact
Communicate effectively in diverse environments
www.p21.org
21st Century LearningCollaboration
Work effectively and respectfully with diverse teamsDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to make
necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal
Assume shared responsibility for collaborative workValue the individual contributions made by each
team member
www.p21.org
21st Century LearningNote…
This is NOT about test scores!
Supporting ResearchHorizon Project - Emerging Technologies/Trends
Work is global and collaborativePeople expect to be able to work, learn, and study
whenever and wherever they wantThe Internet is a global mobile networkThe technologies we use are cloud-based and
delivered over utility networksOpenness…Content, data, resources,
transparency, and access are key
http://www.nmc.org/horizon-project
Supporting ResearchSpeak Up Survey – Solana Beach Students
Question Top Student Responses• What keeps you from using
technology at your school?• Computers are not always available
or easy to get to
• If you were allowed to use your own mobile device at school, how would you use it for schoolwork?
• Look up information on the internet• Take notes in class• Play educational games
• Imagine you are in charge of building a new school. What would you include in that new school for kids to use?
• Computer for every student to use at school
• Ability to use the Internet anywhere at school
Supporting ResearchSpeak Up Survey – Solana Beach Teachers
Question Top Teacher Responses• What types of digital content are you
currently using in your classroom?• Online curriculum and textbooks• Software to help students develop
skills• How has your use of technology
within instruction enhanced your students' academic success?
• Students are:• More motivated to learn• Developing their creativity• Developing their problem-solving
and critical thinking skills• Imagine you are designing the
ultimate school for 21st century learners. Which of these tools or strategies do you think holds the greatest potential for increasing student achievement and success?
• Adaptive learning software which adjusts to address student needs
• Computer for every student to use at school
• Ability to access the Internet anywhere at school and in my classroom
Supporting ResearchSpeak Up Survey – Solana Beach Parents
Question Top Parent Responses• How important is the effective
implementation of technology within instruction to your child(ren)'s success?
• Extremely Important - 46%• Important - 36%• Somewhat Important - 15%
• What do you think would be the benefit of schools using mobile devices?
• Increases student engagement• Access to online textbooks• Provides a way for instruction to be
personalized for each student• If you were on a technology
committee for a new school, which of these would you recommend as a good investment to enhance student achievement?
• Adaptive learning software which adjusts to address student needs
• Computer for every student to use at school
• Tools that help my child(ren) organize their work
• Online textbooks
Mobile Technology InitiativePhase 1: 2011-12 iPilot Project
Proposals created by individual school sites450 devices43 teachersRange of grades, Special Education, English
Language Development20 teachers in 5 day Apple professional
developmentRange of goals and approaches
Mobile Technology InitiativePhase 1: Benefits
Increased student performance, productivity, motivation, and engagement
Individualized, hands-on learning and support for critical thinking
Expanded access to information and resources Differentiated input to meet different learning styles Improved exchange of information among students and
with teachers Students with advanced abilities were able to expand
their skills and knowledgeStudents with learning differences were able to utilize the
technology to meet their individual needs
Language ArtsFluency Recordings - Apps: “Garageband” or
“iTalk”ePubs/E-books - Apps: “Pages” “iBooks”Reading Strategies - Practice reading strategy of
the week - Apps: “Camera” “Sonic Pics” “Keynote” “Comic Touch” “Popplet”
Visual Vocabulary - Apps: “iPhoto” “Dictionary” “Popplet” “PicCollage” “Keynote”
WritingRevising - Use QR codes to copy
and paste into “Pages” to revise Apps: “Red Laser” “Pages”
Note-taking – Apps: ‘Evernote’ “Google Drive” “Pages”
Word Processing - Apps: “Pages” “Notes” “Dictionary” “Evernote” “Google Drive”
MathInteractive Whiteboards and Presentation Tools -
Apps: “Doodlebuddy” “Educreations” “ShowMe”
Math tools - Probability Apps: “Coin Flip” “Dice” “Songify” – to remember math rules
Extensions - Create podcasts demonstrating concept understanding. Apps: “Keynote” “Garageband” “iMovie”
EdmodoEdmodo (App and Web Version) Communication
and Collaboration Teacher Assignment distribution Students: turn in assignments, receive grades
and view progressQuizzes: Students take quizzes and see results
immediatelyPost PollsBlogging Connect accounts to Google Docs/Drive
Science and Social StudiesProject based Assessment -
Apps: “Pages” “Notes” “Keynote” “iMovie”
Inquiry Based Science Labs – “Google Drive” “Skitch” (to annotate over lab set up pictures)
Website Research - Use a QR code to perform specific research Apps: “Red Laser”
Mobile Technology InitiativePhase 1: Lessons Learned
Prefer iPad to iPods2nd graders developmentally and
academically readyRecommendation
K/1 small group sets2-6 one-to-one when possible
Apple professional development was strong“Integration of tools” approachJob embedded coaching would be highly
beneficial
Mobile Technology InitiativePhase 2: 2012-13 Classroom iPad Distribution
Repurpose Annual Replacement Plan Funds Complete current desktop replacement cycle Provide one iPad and Apple TV video connection device
for every general and special education classroomFoundation Donations
Multi-packs (6 to 10 devices) Full class sets
Phase 1 teachers continue with those devicesProfessional development providedTeacher on Special Assignment for support/coaching
Mobile Technology InitiativeWhy provide each classroom with one iPad?
Ensure that teachers in every school and grade level can begin to use mobile computing
Useful for demonstration and small group lessonsWill introduce the capabilities mobile technology brings to
instruction
What is the benefit of having the teacher use an iPad?Findings from the national Speak Up survey:
Teachers and administrators become more open to implementing new and emerging technologies when they have first-hand experience with the technology and a real-world understanding of how it can be used.
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