iread mobile learning 2013 presentation (uploaded 17 september 2013)

iREAD!Integrating iPads for Reading

Engagement, Achievement, & Development

Mary Knight, Flagstaff USD Technology DirectorBrad Kamradt, Flagstaff USD Tech Integration CoordinatorHeather Zeigler, Flagstaff USD Digital Literacy Specialist

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Session Overview• Developing the

initiative and framework

• iREAD instructional and technical implementation

• Assessing the impact of iREAD and next steps

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Resources

fusd1.org/iread• Reflection Guide

• Recommended Apps

• App Evaluation

• App Cards

• Presentation (post session)

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Flagstaff Unified School District

• Located in Flagstaff, AZ

• 15 schools:

• 10 elementary

• 7 Title I (low-income)

• 2 middle

• 2 high

• 1 alternative middle and high school

• 9,650 Students

• Multicultural district with significant numbers of language minority students

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Developing the Initiative & Framework

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A little iREAD history....

• Through targeted mobile device projects, demonstrated value of iPads in the classroom

• “Devices with direction”

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A little more history....• Move On When Reading

• AZ Ready which requires 3rd grade students to pass statewide reading assessment to proceed to 4th grade (Spring 2014)

• iREAD project was the first phase of a K-12 districtwide mobile device initiative

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Implementation & Grade Level Teams

• Key stakeholder representatives

• Series of meetings to develop project

• Grade Level App Selection Workshops

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Implementation Resources

• App selection

• App evaluation form

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Implementation Resources

• App selection

• App evaluation form

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Implementation Resources

• App selection

• App evaluation form

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Implementation Resources

• App selection

• App evaluation form

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Implementation Resources

• App selection

• App evaluation form

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Implementation Resources

• Recommended App Matrix

• Implementation guide

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Implementation Resources

• Recommended App Matrix

• Implementation guide

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Implementation Resources

• Recommended App Matrix

• Implementation guide

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Implementation Resources

• Recommended App Matrix

• Implementation guide

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What are K-3 students doing

with iPads?

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What are K-3 students doing

with iPads?

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What are K-3 students doing

with iPads?

Tuesday, September 17, 13

What are K-3 students doing

with iPads?

Tuesday, September 17, 13

What are K-3 students doing

with iPads?

Tuesday, September 17, 13

What are K-3 students doing

with iPads?

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Recommended Apps to Support Reading Achievement

•K-3 grade level lists available at: www.fusd1.org/iread

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Kindergarten--$4.99 VPP

1st Grade--$4.99 VPP

2nd Grade--$.99 VPP

3rd Grade--FREE

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What implementation resources or reading app resonated with you?

And why?Tuesday, September 17, 13

iREAD Instructional & Technical Implementation

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iREAD Framework• Digital Learning . . .

• Personal and flexible

• Collaborative and aligned with to a common vision

• Flexible and high quality resources

• Data driven, transparent, and ongoing

• Source: http://www.all4ed.org/digitallearning/what-is-digital-learning

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iREAD Framework• Digital Learning . . .

• Personal and flexible

• Collaborative and aligned with to a common vision

• Flexible and high quality resources

• Data driven, transparent, and ongoing

• Source: http://www.all4ed.org/digitallearning/what-is-digital-learning

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iREAD Framework

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iREAD Framework

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iREAD by the Numbers• 168 teacher and RTI

specialist iPads

• 10 elementary schools

• 38 K-3 teacher teams

• one iPad cart each

• one tech peer coach or cart manager each

• 1,140 student iPads

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Professional Development

• Teacher iPad distribution

• iREAD kickoff workshops

• iREAD tech peer coaching

• Cart manager trainings

• Monthly CT visits

• June iREAD workshop

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Professional Development

• Teacher iPad distribution

• iREAD kickoff workshops

• iREAD tech peer coaching

• Cart manager trainings

• Monthly CT visits

• June iREAD workshop

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Professional Development

• Teacher iPad distribution

• iREAD kickoff workshops

• iREAD tech peer coaching

• Cart manager trainings

• Monthly CT visits

• June iREAD workshop

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Professional Development

• Teacher iPad distribution

• iREAD kickoff workshops

• iREAD tech peer coaching

• Cart manager trainings

• Monthly CT visits

• June iREAD workshop

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Professional Development

• Teacher iPad distribution

• iREAD kickoff workshops

• iREAD tech peer coaching

• Cart manager trainings

• Monthly CT visits

• June iREAD workshop

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Deployment & Management

• Cart setup and configuration

• Ongoing support and maintenance

• “MDM” with iTunes and Configurator

• Volume Purchasing Program (VPP)

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Emerging Best Practices• Flexible but disciplined

cart, device, and classroom management

• Careful modeling and scaffolding of iPad and app-based activity

• “Teacher toolkit” and app workflows to enable creative assessment and high-level activity

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Emerging Best Practices• Flexible but disciplined

cart, device, and classroom management

• Careful modeling and scaffolding of iPad and app-based activity

• “Teacher toolkit” and app workflows to enable creative assessment and high-level activity

Tuesday, September 17, 13

Emerging Best Practices• Flexible but disciplined

cart, device, and classroom management

• Careful modeling and scaffolding of iPad and app-based activity

• “Teacher toolkit” and app workflows to enable creative assessment and high-level activity

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What other best practicescan you recommend?

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What other best practicescan you recommend?

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Assessing the Impact of

iREAD ~

FUSD Mobile Device

ProgressionTuesday, September 17, 13

Reflection

Think about possible:

• Desired outcomes

• Data sources to assess outcomes

• Methods for data collection and analysis

• Audience and method for data sharing

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Assessing Impact

• Standardized assessment reports• Monthly teacher survey• A/V interviews

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iREAD ResultsFUSD AIMSweb Assessment

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iREAD ResultsFUSD AIMSweb Assessment

2012-2013

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iREAD ResultsFUSD AIMSweb Assessment

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iREAD ResultsFUSD AIMSweb Assessment

2011-12 Gain43.25 wpm

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iREAD ResultsFUSD AIMSweb Assessment

2011-12 Gain43.25 wpm

2012-13 Gain48.7 wpm

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iREAD ResultsFUSD AIMSweb Assessment

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iREAD ResultsFUSD Teacher Survey

• Student Engagement 4.5/5

• Student Motivation 4.6/5

• Value in Reading Instruction 4/5

Tuesday, September 17, 13

iREAD ResultsFUSD Teacher Survey

• Student Engagement 4.5/5

• Student Motivation 4.6/5

• Value in Reading Instruction 4/5

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iREAD Results & TeacherSurvey Comments

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iREAD Results & TeacherSurvey Comments

• Growth in sight word vocabulary by 90% of students

• The iPads get the students excited about reading.

• Every one of my students have apps at their level

• Reading progress monitoring growth greater this year than any previously assessed years

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“Student engagement has long been recognized as

the core of effective schooling.”

-Robert Marzano

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Focused Conversation/Reflection

• Move into 3 table groups

• Follow directions at your table (10 minutes)

• Debrief (5 minutes)

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QuestionsMary Knightmknight@fusd1.org

Brad Kamradtbkamradt@fusd1.org

Heather Zeiglerhzeigler@fusd1.org

fusd1.org/iread

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Reflection

Think about your own:

• Foundational projects

• Curricular initiatives

• Key players & relationships

• Stakeholder buy-inTuesday, September 17, 13

Who’s here today?

tinyurl.com/mle2013

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