This web seminar provided an overview of digital tools and personalized learning. It discussed key findings from the Speak Up research project, including how students, teachers, and administrators are using technology to support learning. It also looked at trends in blended learning, online learning, mobile learning, and the use of digital games and adaptive software in K-12 classrooms. Examples were given of how different districts are implementing these tools to enhance instruction.
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2. New Research: Digital Tools and Personalized
Learning, Today and Tomorrow
Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Julie Evans
CEO
Project Tomorrow
Alec Iogman
Elementary Math
Curriculum Associate
Stamford Public Schools
(Conn.)
Joe Trahan
Curriculum Designer
DreamBoxLearning
Kylie Lacey
Associate Editor
District Administration
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New Research: Digital Tools and Personalized Learning,
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4. New Research: Digital Tools and Personalized
Learning, Today and Tomorrow
Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Julie Evans
CEO
Project Tomorrow
Alec Iogman
Elementary Math
Curriculum Associate
Stamford Public Schools
(Conn.)
Joe Trahan
Curriculum Designer
DreamBoxLearning
Kylie Lacey
Associate Editor
District Administration
5. New Research: Digital Tools
and Personalized Learning,
Today and Tomorrow
Julie Evans, CEO – Project Tomorrow
Speak Up 2013 National Research & Trends
June 10, 2014
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Project Tomorrow
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42. • More than 16,000 students in 21 schools
– 40.1% White
– 21.4% Black
– 31.5% Hispanic
– 7% Asian
– 0.1% Native American
• 12 Elementary Schools
Stamford Public Schools Overview
• More than 40% of students qualify for Federal
Free/Reduced Meal programs
• More than 65 languages (other than English) spoken
at home
• Spanish
• Haitian Creole
• Polish
43. Context
• Huge Transition Year for our district
• New Teacher Evaluation Plan
• New Version of Math Program
• 2nd Year Math Workshop Model Initiative
• 2nd Year of Language Arts Initiative
• New Science Initiative
• CCSS shifts and changes
• End of significant GE grant, and over 4 Million
additional budget cuts
44. Challenges
• Teachers and administrators feeling extremely
overwhelmed
• Highly resistant to yet another top down
district mandate that would put greater
demands on their time
• Limited professional development opportunity
45. The Stamford Implementation Story
• Dr. Lucero’s goal and research
• Westover jumps right in
1. Training and First impressions
• Pilot Discussion and the role of Davenport
• The Davenport Pilot
1. Math Workshop Model
• Point People Training and all school roll out
48. Next Year
• All district PD with DreamBox staff
• Before after school program implementation
• DreamBox as part of Math workshop model
• At home usage plan
54. New Research: Digital Tools and Personalized
Learning, Today and Tomorrow
Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Julie Evans
CEO
Project Tomorrow
Alec Iogman
Elementary Math
Curriculum Associate
Stamford Public Schools
(Conn.)
Joe Trahan
Curriculum Designer
DreamBox Learning
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Kylie Lacey
Associate Editor
District Administration
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Editor's Notes
DreamBox Learning combines 3 essential elements in one mobile app:
1) Mathematics- CCSSM & Standards for Mathematical Practice- unlike other programs that provide drill and practice DreamBox builds both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency
2) Flexible & Motivating (persist and progress) – gaming fundamentals, cloud based. Mobile app allows same rich learning experience on a mobile device with ease of login, flexibility, convenience, interaction and accessibility for all users.
3) Powerful intelligent adaptive learning engine providing millions of personalized learning paths—each one—tailored to a student’s unique needs.