Presentation to NC- ACTE on the Draft NC Digital Learning Competencies

1. Digital Teaching and Learning
Digital Learning Competencies
NC-ACTE Fall Forum
September 25, 2014
Verna Lalbeharie

2. Digital Teaching and Learning:
About Us
MISSION : The mission of the Division of Digital Teaching and Learning is to
collaborate to empower digital leadership, build educator capacity, and foster
partnerships to support success for all learners.
WHAT WE DO:
• Design and deliver professional development in support of digital teaching and
learning.
• Support key agency initiatives such as Home Base, NC Digital Competencies
for Educators, the Governors Teacher’s Network, and the NC Digital Learning
Plan.
• Provide support to LEA and Charter leadership teams in planning the transition
to digital teaching and learning.
• Advocate for innovative practices in library media and digital programs.
• Lead the field in implementing best practices in library media and digital
teaching and learning programs.

3. NC Digital Learning Landscape
Digital
Learning Plan
Transition to
Digital
Materials
(HB 44)
Digital
Learning
Competencies
(HB 23)

4. Process led by NCSU’s Friday Institute for Educational
Innovation addressing:
• Standards for digital resources
• Process for curating resources
• Preparing teachers to leverage digital resources
• Costs, budgets, and funding
• Devices and network infrastructure
• Stakeholder engagement
• Transitions strategies
For more info: http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/

5. Session Law 2013-12
An act stating the intent of the general
assembly to transition from funding textbooks to
funding digital learning in the public schools, as
recommended by the legislative research
commission study committee on digital learning
environments in public schools.
House Bill 44

6. Session Law 2013-11
An act directing the state board of education to
develop and implement digital teaching and
learning standards for teachers and school
administrators
House Bill 23

7. Session Law 2013-11 – HB 23
• Significant critical step in formalizing digital learning
as part of the core competencies and necessary
training for all teachers
• Thoughtful development: final competencies need to
be real, actionable and provide meaningful measures
for educators
• Competencies need to be fully integrated into all
parts of teacher training and future professional
development.

8. Where are we? Current Timeline
Draft
Competencies 2013-14
Feedback and
Revision
2014-15 &
2015-
2016

9. DRAFT: Digital Learning Competencies
North Carolina educators:
I. Utilize digital tools and resources to lead in their classrooms,
schools, districts, and/or beyond.
II. Create environments that support effective digital teaching and
learning for diverse populations.
III. Utilize content-appropriate digital tools and resources.
IV. Utilize digital tools and resources to facilitate learning.
V. Utilize digital tools and resources to reflect on their practice.
• North Carolina administrators create conditions in their schools,
and advocate in their districts and beyond, to support effective
digital teaching and learning.

10. Alignment
Digital Learning Competencies
(Draft)
NC Professional Teaching Standards
I NC educators utilize digital tools and
resources to lead in their classrooms,
schools, districts, and/or beyond.
Teachers demonstrate leadership
II NC educators create environments that
support effective digital teaching and
learning for diverse populations.
Teachers establish a respectful environment
for diverse population of students
III NC educators utilize content-appropriate
digital tools and resources.
Teachers know the content they teach
IV NC educators utilize digital tools and
resources to facilitate learning.
Teachers facilitate learning for their students
V NC educators utilize digital tools and
resources to reflect on their practice.
Teachers reflect on their practice

11. Timeline: Next Steps
Draft
Competencies
2013-
14
Feedback and
Revision
2014-
15
Training and
Pilot
2016-
17
Apply to all
educators 2017-18
2015-16

12. Closing Thoughts
• We’re in this together …
– Jointly responsible for implementing the Digital
Learning Competencies
• Call to Action:
– Your input and feedback is critical
– TODAY: Feedback Form
(http://tinyurl.com/obkctrv)
– Help spread the word to your faculty peers
• Strategic Outreach over the next few months

13. CONTACT INFO
Verna L. Lalbeharie
Director, Digital Teaching & Learning
NC Department of Public Instruction
6364 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-6364
Verna.Lalbeharie@dpi.nc.gov
(P) 919.807.3270
(F) 919.807.3290
@vlalbeharie