How the 4DX model applies to Fannin Elementary

1. 4DX
AT FANNIN ELEMENTARY

2. THE 4 DISCIPLINES OF EXECUTION
Another model that we can follow to make a mobile technology
change at Fannin is 4DX, the 4 Disciplines of Execution. I’ve
set out what the plan would look like on our campus and why.
Discipline 1 – focus on the wildly important goal (WIG)
Discipline 2 – act on the lead measures
Discipline 3 – keep a compelling scoreboard
Discipline 4 – create a cadence of accountability
I’ve set 2 WIGs for Fannin 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers to
focus on.

3. WIG #1
Discipline 1:
• Use mobile technology to do online research and learning on a daily basis by
December of 2017.
Discipline 2:
1. During the months of August and September, students will use mobile technology to
research/learn online once every two weeks in 2 subjects of your choice.
2. During the month of October, students will use mobile technology to research/learn online
once every two weeks in all subjects.
3. During the month of November, students will use mobile technology to research/learn online
once a week in all subjects.
4. During the month of December, students will use mobile technology to research/learn online
once a day in all subjects.

4. WIG #1
Discipline 3:
• A monthly chart will be displayed in
each teacher’s classroom so that
they can check off on a biweekly,
weekly, or daily basis (depending on
the month) that they have completed
the online research and learning
aspect of teaching to the students.
Teachers will compare scoreboards
at their weekly meetings.
Discipline 4:
• Teachers meet on a weekly basis to
discuss lessons and planning. During
these meetings, teachers will discuss if
they met the goal. Teachers will also
discuss what worked and what didn’t
work so that improvements for the next
week can be made.

5. WIG #2
Discipline 1:
• Use mobile technology as an element of assessment on a weekly basis for 3
school subjects by May of 2018.
Discipline 2:
1. For the months of August and September, students and teachers will focus on getting to know the device.
1 presentation or assessment will be required every 3 weeks. Teachers will choose 1 subject for the
assessment.
2. For October, November, and December, students will use mobile technology to create a presentation or
show knowledge acquisition every 2 weeks. Teachers will choose 1 subject for the assessment.
3. During January and February, students will use mobile technology to demonstrate understanding or create
presentations with 2 evidences of learning every 2 weeks. Teachers will choose 2 different subjects, one
for each evidence of learning.
4. For the months of March and April, students will use mobile technology to create 3 projects in 3 different
subjects every 2 weeks.
5. During the month of May, students will use mobile technology to generate 3 productions in 3 different
subjects every week.

6. WIG #2
Discipline 3:
• 3 bar graphs will be displayed on a
bulletin board in the teacher’s lounge
(one for each grade level participating
in the mobile technology initiative).
Each teacher will be represented on
the graph with an icon of their
choosing. When a teacher uses mobile
technology to complete a project or
presentation with their class, their icon
moves up on the bar graph.
Discipline 4:
• Teachers meet on a weekly basis to
discuss lessons and planning. During these
meetings, teachers will discuss if they met
the goal. Teachers will also discuss what
worked and what didn’t work so that
improvements for the next week can be
made.
• During these weekly meetings, teachers will
compare their place on the bar graph.
The first teacher to meet the goal for the
week or month will get a “jean day” ticket.
Opportunities for other rewards will be
reviewed in the spring semester.

7. SO, HOW WILL THIS HAPPEN?
The 4DX model tells us that there are 5 stages of change.
 Stage 1 – Getting Clear
 Stage 2 – Launch
 Stage 3 – Adoption
 Stage 4 – Optimization
 Stage 5 – Habits
I’ve outlined how I believe the 5 stages will work for us at Fannin in the next slide
and a half.
• First, the reason for this goal has to be clearly defined. WHY? To create 21st
century learners that have opportunities to be creative, authentic, and published.
• Second, we must start the week that school begins. If we begin the school year
by using the mobile technology for research/learning and assessment, it will be
routine later in the school year.

8. SO, HOW WILL THIS HAPPEN?
CONT.
• Third, realize that it will take time for everyone to buy into the WIGs and stop
resisting. Continue holding your team teachers accountable. Ask questions and
get help from myself or the district’s instructional technologist.
• Fourth, you will want to change the WIG and lead measures to more challenging
targets. WOO HOO! We’re almost there. We’ve taken what seemed like an
impossible task, accomplished it, and are now wanting to make it even more
stimulating.
• Finally, this concept will become a habit, something you strive to do every day
without the mindset of a competition or goal. Now, it’s time to start over and
set a new goal!