Transforming Classrooms into Digital Learning

Environments

Our Students are Digital “Natives”

• 2 billion songs per month downloaded • 3 billion text messages per month• Four new roles

– Digital Pioneers– Creative producers– Everyday communicators– Information gatherers

Research on 21st Century Learning

No Child Left Behind

•Requires that by 2006 all students in grade 8 must be technologically literate.

•Florida uses the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers and Students to define ‘technologically literate.’

Instructional Technology PlanBridging the gap

between how

students live

and how they learn

in school

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Approved 4/04

Traditional NewTeacher-centered instruction

Student-centered learning

Single sense stimulation Multi-sensory stimulationSingle path progression Multi-path progressionSingle media MultimediaIsolated work Collaborative workInformation delivery Information exchangePassive learning Active/ exploratory/

inquiry- based learningFactual/literal thinking Critical thinking,

Informed decisionsReactive response Proactive/planned actionIsolated, artificial context Authentic, real world context

New Learning Environment

Main

Principal Leadership

• Provides vision and support

• Professional development– DETA/Administrators– Aligned to HRD leadership

program

Technical Support

• District-based– Technology infrastructure– System support

• School-based– Day to day operations

Professional Development• Assessing teacher needs (ITTS Tool)• Entry level skill development

– Video tutorials– Hands-On workshops

• Intermediate level – Digital Education Teacher Academy

• Advanced– Peer Coaching– Project based learning

Goal: Move from entry to intermediate to advanced integration

Model the Digital Learning Process (1-to-1)

• Student laptops• Continuous staff development• New instructional strategies• School-wide wireless network• Technical Support• Leadership, school/district• Outside evaluation

Student Technology Refresh

•Leased - 1:6 ratio (laptops/students) in all schools

– Carts of Wireless laptops – 30,000 Macintosh– 10,000 Dell– Access Points

– Servers– Printers

•Removal of old equipment•Professional Development

Emerged from 1:1 evaluation findings

Digital Classroom Tools

• New educational specifications• Affects new schools/classrooms• 05-06 - wireless carts• 06-07 - video projectors/carts• 07-08 - TBA• 08-09 - TBA• 09-10 - TBA

Curriculum & Instructional Electronic Resources (BEEP)

• Single sign on access to resources, online textbooks

• Teacher tools, lesson plans, unit plans

• Student portal in development

http://beep.browardschools.com

Project-Based Learning

• Global Learning Initiative throughDigital Education for students

• 4 pilot school locations in 2006• Added 5 schools in 2007• EETT Grant

– 27 more schools in 2008-09

Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students

G.L.I.D.E.S.

4 schools participated in the initial project:• Pompano Beach High• Miramar High• Indian Ridge Middle• Nob Hill Elementary

Emphasis is on project-based learning: student collaboration, technology integration, research and assessment through alternative methods.

Culminating presentations provided opportunity for students to show and share what they have learned.

Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students

G.L.I.D.E.S.

Pompano Beach High School Goes to the Great Wall of China

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

High School juniors and seniors have taken the Career Network to the Great Wall of China. This project provided students with real-world career skills and experience as students develop a business plan of International economics to enter into the Chinese marketplace. Students show how an understanding of Chinese culture impacts business acumen.

PBHS Goes to the Great Wall of China

Introduction: China Video

International Business: Trade Agreements and Business Plans

Mr. Oistacher’s students produced a Web page detailing trade agreements and business plans

International Relations: Cross Cultural Communications

Ms. Burdo’s students created iMovies and podcasts highlighting China’s culture and history

Peer Counseling

Ms. Hanna’s students evaluated the current job market, created career plans and designed websites for these international businesses.

Marketing and Communication

Ms. Turek’s students focused its efforts on the marketing and communication aspect of the project: including press kits, photo journaling, scripts, and iMovies.

Videos: Skits of “Iron & Silk” Wrap-up: final Thoughts

Pompano Beach HighG.L.I.D.E.S.

Teacher/Student Recognition Program (VTRP)

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Share “best practices” through BEEP

Remind community of our commitment to digital education

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Digital Students share their work!