The document discusses mobile learning and edtech initiatives at Georgetown ISD. It describes the district's 1:1 iPad program for teachers and administrators, as well as a BYOD program for students in grades 6-12. The district uses these devices and digital resources like online textbooks to support blended learning models. The document also provides tips for students on developing a positive digital footprint through blogging, social media, and online organizing tools.

1. What’s Up in K-12 EdTech?
Kim Garcia, EdTechCoordinator
Sandy Kendell, EdTechSpecialist
Georgetown ISD

2. Mobile Learning
1:1
District provides a device to every student
BYOD
Students allowed to Bring Your Own Device
Teacher Devices
District providesa mobile device to every teacher

3. Mobile Learning in Georgetown ISD
•iPads
–All Teachers
–All Administrators
–Sets of Student iPads
•BYOD –Participation is optional
–Grades 6-12 Students
–McCoy Elementary Student Pilot
–All Employees

4. Mobile Learning in Action
Georgetown students using tablets in class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM_KVma9oTo
Photo used with permission under a Creative Commons license

5. Why BYOD in Georgetown ISD?
•Increased Technology Access
•Teach Academic Use of Technology
•It’s Real-Life and Personal!
•Embedded Digital Citizenship

6. •Their students may have less personal access to devices and Internet access
•District wants to use a standard device
•Can afford ongoing costs for device repair, replacement, and technical support
Why would a school choose 1:1instead of BYOD?

7. Digital Textbooks
•Digital-only “textbooks”
•Textbook Online Resources
•Open Source Textbooks
–CK-12 https://ck12.org/

8. Digital Resources
•Free Online Resources
–The Amoeba Sisters https://www.youtube.com/user/AmoebaSisters
–Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
–iTunes U
•Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/itunesu/
•Texas Association of School Administrators http://www.tasanet.org/itunesu
•Paid Online Resources
–Discovery Education Streaming http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
–BrainPOPhttp://www.brainpop.com/

9. Blended Learning & Flipped Classroom
Combination of face-to-face and online learning/activities
Tools
–Learning Management System (LMS)
•Edmodo
•Schoology
–Google Apps for Education & Google Classroom
–Office 365
–Discussion Board
–Blog
–Wiki

10. High-Stakes Testing
•Technology tools have not realized their full potential in education due to increased emphasis on standardized testing
•Increasing movement among parents and education community to reassess emphasis placed on standardized testing

11. Digital Footprint & Presence
•Employers and grad schools will Google you!
–What Employers Want to See When They Google Youhttp://blog.brazencareerist.com/2014/08/01/employers-want- see-google/
–Employers Search Social Media for Job Applicantshttp://thirdparent.com/employers-search-social-media-for-job- applicants-our-take/

12. Digital Footprint & Presence
Start now to create a positive digital footprint. Start by trying ONE of the following ideas, then add one or two more as you get comfortable.
•Blog-Reflect about your learning. Share a tool or tip. Set a goal to post at least once per week.
–Dana Ariss: http://danaariss.com/
–Infusing Technology to Empower All Learners: http://martha-lackey.blogspot.com/
–EdTechSandyK: http://edtechsandyk.blogspot.com/

13. Digital Footprint & Presence
•Save Resources –You will establish a positive online presence AND thank yourself later!
–Pinterest
•Kim’s Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/digitallearners/
•Sandy’s Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/edtechsandyk/
–Diigo –Online Bookmarks
•Kim’s Diigo: https://www.diigo.com/user/Digitallearners
•Sandy’s Diigo: https://www.diigo.com/user/edtechsandyk
•Organize Your Online Resources With Diigo: http://learndiigo.weebly.com/
–Scoop.it
•Sandy’s Scoop.it: http://www.scoop.it/u/edtechsandyk

14. Digital Footprint & Presence
•Twitter –Lots of smart, forward-thinking educators are very active on Twitter.
–Create an account if you don’t have one at www.twitter.com.
•Tips on setting up your profile: http://edtechsandyk.blogspot.com/2013/06/grow-your- twitter-network-with-spiffed.html
•Twitter for Professional Learning: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=918281
–Follow a few folks & watch whom they Re-Tweet to find more folks
•@DigitalLearners
•@EdTechSandyK
•@GISDEdTech
•@gcouros
•@CoolCatTeacher
–Try a Twitter Chat! Just watch your first one if you are a little shy.
•#ntchat–New Teacher Chat –Wednesdays at 7 PM Centralhttps://sites.google.com/site/newteacherchat/
•#dicgit–Digital Citizenship Chat –Wednesdays at 6 PM Centralhttps://sites.google.com/a/gonevr2l.com/digcitchat/home

15. Digital Footprint & Presence
Also, be careful with your digital footprint!

16. Digital Footprint & Presence
Also, be careful with your digital footprint!

17. Digital Footprint & Presence
Also, be careful with your digital footprint!

18. Digital Footprint & Presence
Also, be careful with your digital footprint!

19. Digital Footprint & Presence
Also, be careful with your digital footprint!

20. Connect to Network & Learn!
•Twitter
–@GISDEdTech
–@DigitalLearners
–@EdTechSandyK
•Pinterest
–http://pinterest.com/gisdedtech
–http://www.pinterest.com/digitallearners/
–http://www.pinterest.com/edtechsandyk/
•Email
–Kim Garcia –GarciaK@georgetownisd.org
–Sandy Kendell –KendellS@georgetownisd.org