An overview of how to migrate to a digitally based curriculum. Originally presented as the Tech & Learning Forum - Chicago in 2017.

1. OED CONTENT
How does one do that?

2. ~V ~

3. NoWarning
■ Devices used as expensive electronic textbooks IF at
all
■ No instructional gain
■ Hardware and connectivity issues

4. Prior Planning
12 – 24 Month Lead
■ Identify the key administrator(s); provide direction
■ Set specific and measurable goals with the Board
– Original goal was that teachers would use the LMS and digital resources at
least 25% of the time
■ Provide a head’s up to lead teachers / key users
■ Provide general professional development for all staff
■ Select and/or confirm which LMS to utilize
■ Develop the necessary infrastructure plan and budget

5. Improving Student Motivation and
Engagement
Success Indicators
• A decrease in office
referrals, detentions and
suspensions
• A decrease in the number
of days absent
• An increase in homework
completion
Results
• Reduced from 138 to 28
• 45.8% decrease in days
absent
• Completion increased
from 59% to 76.2%

6. Increase Student Achievement
Success Indicators
• Increase MAP and ISAT
scores
• Increase the use of
formative assessment via
Schoology
• Increase RTI interventions
for struggling students
Results
• 77% of students met benchmarks
in reading; 68% in math ~ highest
rate in district
• 100% of 7th grade staff reported an
increase
• The delivery of accommodations
and modifications through the use
of the tablet has been more than
we could have asked for.

7. Reduce Ongoing Instructional Costs
Success Indicators
• Reduction in the paper
budget
• Decrease in staff
absences
• Long term reduction in
textbook costs as we
move to digital resources
Results
• Saved 30% of paper
budget in first year
• Staff absences decreased
by about 66%
• Undetermined at this point

8. 6- 12 Months Out
■ Send staff to visit other schools – both those doing well and some that
are average
■ Provide clear goals for curricular development – X% units to be
developed by ….
■ Provide collaboration time for staff to work with teammates to develop
materials
■ Ask staff to each teach at least one OED based unit in the semester prior
to implementation
■ Ensure the hardware, infrastructure are in place

9. 6 Months Before
■ Develop parent information and hold parent night
– Videos can replace meetings after a year or two
■ Provide refresher training to original staff and expanding to other
interested staff
■ Review curriculum maps and ensure adequate coverage
■ Review goals with Board
■ Provide opportunities for staff feedback / input on final changes