digital resource initiative
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55 Miller Street Enola, PA 17025-1640 Tel 717.732.8400 Fax 717.732.8414 [email protected] www.caiu.org. Digital Resource Initiative. Mark Hennes Special Projects Supervisor Jill Machemer Supervisor of Instructional Technology. Agenda. Orientation to the project Timeline - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Digital ResourceInitiative
55 Miller Street
Enola, PA 17025-1640
Tel 717.732.8400
Fax 717.732.8414
www.caiu.org
Mark HennesSpecial Projects Supervisor
Jill MachemerSupervisor of Instructional Technology
Agenda
• Orientation to the project• Timeline• District Commitment
http://digitalcontent.wiki.caiu.org
Mission Statement
The member districts and the CAIU will increase and extend learner options by leveraging our wide area network and collaborating to develop and implement digital content, thereby effectively utilizing the latest technologies and research-based instructional strategies to create a 21st century learning environment.
Project Goals
Create a two-year, pilot project that will: Increase student engagement and achievement Aggregate and share resources and expertise Achieve cost savings for districts thru conversion to digital
resources in lieu of paper textbooks Create a 21st century learning environment --- improve
individual access; improve online learning skills; improve Web 2.0 teaching skills
Create conditions for future digital initiatives
What we’re building
• Digital textbooks with integrated online resources
Videos Virtual Labs
Podcasts Collaboration
Simulations• Hosted in a Moodle 2.0 platform• Student-centered learning• Engaging, 21st century learning environment
enabling authentic assessments• Initial focus on high school courses
Project TimelineAY 10-11• Secure E-Fund (PA Act 183) grant to fund project startup• Acquire digital resource provider(s) through competitive process• Provide professional development and oversee development and
sharing of resources AY 11-12• Pilot high school courses using digital resources• Facilitate professional learning communities to share resources,
methods, and strategies• Evaluate pilot objectives• Develop expansion and replication plans
Project Evaluation
Qualitative• Surveys• Focus Group Interviews• Pre- and Post-
Quantitative Evaluation• Student Performance• Cost Analysis
First and Second Semester AY 11-12
Digital Resource Provider
CK-12 Foundation www.ck12.org :
Selected as best alternative in terms of Quality, Flexibility, and Cost
Non-profit foundation “with a mission to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-12 market”
Numerous textbooks accepted by CA Learning Resources Network and in use in CA school districts
District Responsibilities1. Select courses, select teachers, estimate # of
students and periods
2. Release teachers for PD workshops (Every Thursday, 7 April to 2 Jun)[Districts reimbursed for cost of substitutes]
3. Teachers must attend summer COP resource development sessions [Teachers receive stipend]
Note: this must be the same person
District Responsibilities (cont.)
4. Determine student and teacher user hardware and internet access solution. Consider:• Family provided• District provided• Combination• Extended Learning Center/Tech Lab/Library hours• Cooperative agreement with local libraries
5. Ensure high speed wireless access in designated classrooms
District Responsibilities (cont.)
6. Participate fully in the pilot, including using the resources in classes and participating in collaboration and sharing
7. Participate in the evaluation, including
a. Providing access to students and teachers (surveys, interviews, etc.)
b. Providing student data for evaluation purposes
8. Sign and return the letter of commitment by 28 Feb 11
Teacher Selection Considerations
• Budget supports 2 teachers per district (additional slots may also be available if Efund districts drop out)
• Efund districts may pay for 2 additional teachers• Selected teachers need not be digital experts, but should
be content experts • Selected teachers should be familiar with using online
resources and have basic computer skills• Selected teachers must be open to the challenges and
opportunities inherent in this initiative
Course Selection Considerations• Although we reviewed 7 courses, the grant amount,
project evaluation, and consortium resource development process supports reduction in course choices to 2 courses
• High school focus, course sequencing, and Keystone Exam Phase-in suggest using Biology and Geometry for this initiative
• Districts may select additional courses, but must provide at least 1 teacher and classroom for Biology and Geometry. Also, support for additional courses will be limited
Financial Commitments
• Efund grant covers most costs, except• Professional Development Services in 3rd & 4th
Qtr, AY 11-12• Additional teachers: ($1,000/quarter, beginning 4th
Qtr, AY 10-11, thru 4th Qtr, AY 11-12)• Moodle 2.0 hosting/conversion• Student & teacher hardware• Building infrastructure
Note: TBD by number of districts that participate
Related InitiativesUnderway
Virtual Desktop
Moodle 2.0 Upgrade and PD/training
Cloud Computing and Hosting
Under Consideration
Moodle to Powerschool Integration
Consortium Purchasing/Leasing of User Hardware
Wireless Internet Access Grants
Blended Learning
Possible Timeline for Digital Textbooks
PilotProject
Core Math &Science
Core Language Arts
& Soc Sci
Languages
Electives
AY 11/12 AY 12/13 AY 13/14 AY 14/15 AY 15/16
Contact Info
Mark Hennes – (717) 732-8427
Jill Machemer – (717) 732-8406
Karen Ditzler – (717) 732-8400, ext 8300
“Thinking of the problem as ‘how do we get a textbook onto an iPhone’ is framing it wrong. The challenge is how to make the best use of a medium that already shares three of our five senses—sight, speech, and hearing—along with geolocation, color video, and a nearly always on Web connection, to accomplish the ‘job’ of educating a student.” —Andrew Savikas, Vice President, Digital Initiatives, O’Reilly Media
http://digitalcontent.wiki.caiu.org
Efund Districts
Big Spring SD
Camp Hill SD
Central Dauphin
Cumberland Perry AVTS
Derry Township
East Pennsboro
Greenwood SD
Harrisburg City SD
Lower Dauphin
Middletown SD
Newport SD
Northern York SD
South Middleton SD
Steelton-Highspire SD
Susquehanna Township SD
Upper Dauphin SD
West Shore SD
Non-Efund Districts
Carlisle Area SD
Cumberland Valley SD
Halifax Area SD
Mechanicsburg SD
Millersburg SD
Shippensburg SD
Susquenita SD
West Perry SD
Dauphin County TS
Non-public Schools