LEAP Initiativeand Digital Learning

at Eanes ISD

LEAP Initiativeand Digital Learning

at Eanes ISD

by Carl Hookerby Carl Hooker

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District Goal #1

All students achieving higher levels of performance in a safe, supportive, technologically rich environment through a guaranteed and well-rounded curriculum, differentiated instruction, and strategic assessment .

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How kids learn

How kids learn

Exploration, engagement, curiosity, experiences, personal

Exploration, engagement, curiosity, experiences, personal

Physical shift in the classroom

Physical shift in the classroom

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Won’t the kids have way too much screen time?

Won’t the kids have way too much screen time?

Is it Active or Passive?

Is it Active or Passive?

Active vs Passive Screen time

Active

•Interaction

•Lean-in physically

•Exploring cause and effect

•Creating

•Educational purpose

http://www.scoop.it/t/brain-research-technology-usage-with-kids

Active vs Passive Screen time

Passive

•Sit-back physically

•Absorb content

•Less brain function

•Can cause developmental issues at an early age

http://www.scoop.it/t/brain-research-technology-usage-with-kids

Active vs Passive Screen time

What Research Suggests

•Balance the day

•Set limits

•Examine content being viewed

•Watch & interact along-side your child

•Is it active or passive?

http://www.scoop.it/t/brain-research-technology-usage-with-kids

Isn’t just an expensive toy?

Isn’t just an expensive toy?

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Communication

• Body Language

• Verbal

• Letters

• Phone

• Email

• Texting

• Posting

• Tweet

• Video conference

• Chat

• Blog

• Commenting

What can I do as a parent to help in this digital age?

What can I do as a parent to help in this digital age?

Parent Support

• Don’t share names, schools, ages, phone numbers, addresses

• Never send pictures to strangers

• Keep passwords private (except to parents)

• Never open up email from strangers

• Immediately tell an adult

Internet Safety

Parent Support

• Be a good digital citizen

• Age-appropriate sites

• Online cheating

• Expectations and limits

• Monitor your own habits

• Be involved and have fun with them!

Responsible Use

Parent Support

•Content•Context•Child

3 C’s

Source: http://earlyed.newamerica.net/publications/articles/2012/can_your_preschooler_learn_anything_from_an_ipad_app_67123

CommonSense.org

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How will the teachers be

prepared for this?

How will the teachers be

prepared for this?

SubstitutionSubstitution

AugmentationAugmentation

ModificationModification

RedefinitionRedefinition

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“SAMR”Model

“SAMR”Model

Staff TrainingStaff Training2011-122011-12

iPad OrientationiPad Orientation

Appy HoursAppy Hours

Lunch n LearnsLunch n Learns

iPad ImmersioniPad Immersion

2011-122011-12

iPad OrientationiPad Orientation

Appy HoursAppy Hours

Lunch n LearnsLunch n Learns

iPad ImmersioniPad Immersion

Instructional TechnologySummer 2012

TEXT27 COURSES OFFERED1 ONLINE COURSE775 ATTENDEES

182 AT IPADPALOOZA4650 HOURS

27 COURSES OFFERED1 ONLINE COURSE775 ATTENDEES

182 AT IPADPALOOZA4650 HOURS

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Thank youCarl Hooker

Director of Instructional TechnologyEanes ISD

chooker@eanesisd.net@mrhooker

http://HookedOnInnovation.comhttp://eanesisd.net/leap

Thank youCarl Hooker

Director of Instructional TechnologyEanes ISD

chooker@eanesisd.net@mrhooker

http://HookedOnInnovation.comhttp://eanesisd.net/leap