jen lamaster, director of faculty development brebeuf jesuit preparatory school
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BYOT: 1 YEAR LATER
SO HOW’S THAT WORKING OUT FOR YA?
Jen LaMaster, Director of Faculty Development
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Context
Experience
ReflectionUse
Evaluation
Infrastructure2:1 Student:computer ratioStable wireless throughout buildingOnline learning environment 100% faculty/student
usage Faculty
Comfortable with technology (1:1 Lenovo tablet PC) Student
Outpaced low-end options IT Department
User driven
Context
So we surveyed users…
Faculty Student
Access to file storage Increased student access
to tech during school day (2:1 not enough)
Access to specialized software & hardware used
Device in hand of every student
Clear expectations and policies
Access to wireless on personal devices
Files accessed from home
Student email More open filter Laptop borrowing system More areas for group
work/collaboration OS and browser choice
It’s not about the nouns… it’s about the verbs.
Assess learning objective
Evaluate possible resources/tools to achieve objective
Use resources/tools to meet objective
Professional Development
Verbs Not Nouns
Backward Design ProcessWiggins and McTighe Model (Understanding By Design)
1• Identify Desired Results
2• Determine Acceptable Evidence
3• Plan Learning Experiences
Teacher Resource Center
Department Level Curriculum Design (then tech)
And Jimmy John’s ;-)
Brown Bag Lunch Collaboration and Conversation
Classrooms
Computer Apps
Collaborative Lessons
Algebra I
Student Choice for Appropriate Tool
English 9
Increased student/teacher interaction and collaboration
Collaborative Notes Biology
Collaborative notes and content creation
Flipped Chemistry Lesson
20 classrooms using Flipped Teaching Techniques
Invisible Integration – Just Like Life
Digital Citizenship
Technology issues are different than Behavioral issues
What “Digital Native” means (hint: its not Steve Job, Bill Gates, or a digital citizen)
Digital Citizenship Course Outline
Next Steps
Classroom Physical Design
Contact
Jen LaMaster
@40ishoracle
jenlamaster.com