transforming to 21 st century learning environments
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Transforming to 21 st Century Learning Environments. 2009-2010. New Learning Environment. Strategic Plan for Technology. Timeframe: 2007-2010 Provides strategic direction leading to the attainment of Broward’s 21 st Century learning vision Goal Areas: Planning and Implementation - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Transforming to 21st Century Learning Environments
2009-2010
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Traditional NewTeacher-centered instruction Student-centered learning
Single sense stimulation Multi-sensory stimulation
Single path progression Multi-path progression
Single media Multimedia
Isolated work Collaborative work
Information delivery Information exchange
Passive learning Active/ exploratory/
inquiry-based learning
Factual/literal thinking Critical thinking, informed
Reactive response Proactive/planned action
Isolated, artificial context Authentic, real world context
New Learning Environment
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lsStrategic Plan for Technology
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/strategicplan
Timeframe: 2007-2010
Provides strategic direction leading to the attainment of Broward’s 21st Century learning vision
Goal Areas:
Planning and Implementation
Staff and Community Development
Operational Effectiveness
Technology and Infrastructure
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Sample of Major Initiatives • BEEP: Digital Content
• DETA: Professional Development
• GLIDES: Project Based Learning
• Digital Classrooms: Digital Tools
• Technology Podcasts: Instructional Strategies
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lsBroward Enterprise Education Portal (BEEP)
Digital Content – 24/7
•Single sign-on access to teacher and student tools and resources
•Timeframe: 2004-Present
•2009-Released Administrator Portal
•Single sign-on access to teacher and student tools and resources
•Timeframe: 2004-Present
•2009-Released Administrator Portal
http://beep.browardschools.com
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lsDigital Education Teacher Academy
2002-Present
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DETA Curriculum
• DETA One:
• DETA Two:
• DETA Wiki
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lsDigital Education Teacher Academy
Time Frame # of Teachers Completing DETA
August 2008 to August 2009 1,065
August 2007 to July 2008 1,049
August 2006 to July 2007 1,033
July 2005 to July 2006 1,019
August 2004 to July 2005 1,024
August 2003 to June 2004 758
January 2003 to July 2003 226
June 2002 to July 2002 138
Total DETA Participation: 6,312
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lsGlobal Learning Initiative through
Digital Education for students (GLIDES)
•Project-based learning (PBL), constructivist pedagogical approach incorporating Information, Communication and Technology Literacy Skills (ICT) student outcomes
•Involves coaching, modeling and mentoring of teachers in the PBL process
•Research-based strategy•http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/eett•http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/glides
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Cypress Bay High School
Glides @ Cypress Bay
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Global Learning Initiative throughDigital Education for students (GLIDES)
Participation Statistics
Year # of schools # of Teachers # of Students
2005-2006 4 (pilot) 16 400
2006-2007 9 36 900
2007-2008 36 420 10,500
2008-2009 76 608 15,200
*Advanced technology skills requirement for teacher participation, 8-12 member school team includes teachers, media specialist and principal. District support team provides the mentoring and coaching in the process.
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lsStrategies for Integrating
TechnologyWeb site with video segments of Broward teachers demonstrating their strategies for integrating the use of digital tools, resources and methods for teaching and learning.
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/bestcasts
This web site is used to demonstrate strategies along with the lesson plan so teachers can replicate the method in their classrooms. Aligned to content standards.
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Building Digital Classrooms
Goal: Provide classrooms with standard set of digital tools.
Digital Tools: Teacher Laptop, Mounted LCD Projector, Audio Amplification System, Document Camera, DVD/TV Tuner, Equipment Cart, integrated control panel. Interactive whiteboards or handheld slates added to many classrooms as an option.http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/digitalclassroom
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Digital Classroom ModelsStandard
Mounted LCD Projector
Pull-down screen
Lockable Media Cabinet
Sound Enhancement
DVD/Tuner
Wall-mounted control panel
Document Camera
“Modified” Un-mounted LCD projector
Interactive Whiteboard
Lockable Media Cabinet
Document Camera
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Digital Classroom StatisticsYear No. of Schools having digital
classrooms installed No. Digital Classrooms
2003-2004 1 16
2004-2005 14 262
2005-2006 25 548
2006-2007 21 522
2007-2008 59 448
2008-2009 48 595
TOTAL 139 schools (29 schools received digital classrooms in multiple years)
2,391
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Modified Digital Classrooms
• 2009-2010 – ARRA Stimulus Funds– IDEA Funds
• ESE Classrooms
– Title One Funds• Title One Schools
– Title IID – Enhancing Education Through Technology• Non Title One Schools
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lsInstructional Technology Initiatives
Formal Evaluation Reports
Timeframe Report location
March 2009(Instructional Technology Initiatives)
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/research_evaluation/Evaluations/ITPrograms033109.PDF
January 2006(DLES/CDIM)
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/research_evaluation/Evaluations/DLES-CDIMEvaluationReport.pdf
March 2004(DETA)
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/research_evaluation/Evaluations/DETAEvaluationReportdv.pdf