DeKalb County wanted to facilitate better instruction, so they resolved to switch to ONE standardized LMS platform district-wide to streamline instructional and workflow processes.
- See more at: https://itslearning.com/resources
The document discusses an enhancement training for teachers on the FASTER e-Grades automated grading system. The system was implemented in the Rizal congressional district to allow teachers to record and rank student assignments and review performance more easily. It streamlines the grading process so teachers can focus more on teaching. The system installs on computers and guides teachers through inputting student and class information, assigning grades in categories and posting final grades. It generates reports for viewing individual student and class grades and performance.
A21 parent information night presentation2.3.11colqjul
The document outlines the key components of Academy 21, an alternative learning environment that promotes 21st century skills. It describes how students will receive individualized learning plans, take ownership of their learning through project-based learning, and become active community participants. Teachers will act as student advisors and facilitators to ensure academic rigor. The document also details some of the management systems, instructional practices, and reporting mechanisms used, such as blogs, seminars with field experts, and rubrics to measure student competencies and progress.
The document outlines the key components of Academy 21, an alternative learning environment that promotes 21st century skills. It describes how students will receive individualized learning plans, take ownership of their learning through project-based learning, and become active community participants. Teachers will act as student advisors and facilitators to ensure academic rigor and measure overall student growth. The document also provides details on the school's management systems, instructional practices, and reporting mechanisms to track student progress.
The document discusses course management systems (CMS), which are internet-based software that manages student enrollment, tracks performance, and distributes course content. CMS have been widely adopted in colleges and universities and are becoming increasingly popular in K-12 classrooms. Common CMS platforms include Moodle, Blackboard, and WebCT. CMS offer advantages like motivating student participation, supporting meaningful learning, and extending instruction outside the classroom through individual and collaborative activities. They also allow for personalized instruction to accommodate different learners and provide enrichment or remediation opportunities.
Institutional research at Middlesex Community College supports the college's program review process in two key ways: by providing programs with standardized data packets and by working with administrators to clarify questions and identify additional useful data. The program review process assesses program effectiveness, including student success and learning, to help strengthen evidence-based practices and resource allocation as part of the college's new strategic plan.
Dynamics in education student managementTodd Bergeson
Microsoft Dynamics, a dynamic platform for education. A comprehensive business solution that provides easy-to-use, cost-effective tools that work with everyday productivity applications from virtually any device
Early Access to Resource Lists at University of StirlingTalis
The university aimed to provide consistent and accurate reading lists for students to save their time. Over time, the number of reading lists grew significantly. To improve early student access, the library worked with e-learning colleagues to display reading lists on the university's learning management system before courses began. This allowed students to access all their reading lists in one place and from the mobile app. It also increased collaboration between libraries and academic staff and improved the student experience.
1 Peoria Mobile Technology As An Rt I Assessment Tool For[1]guest539850
The document discusses using mobile technology to assist with Response to Intervention (RTI) assessments and reading achievement from kindergarten to 3rd grade. It proposes a pilot program at Sky View Elementary using Wireless Generation's mCLASS platform and DIBELS assessments on handheld devices. This would allow for efficient and accurate progress monitoring, grouping of students, and tracking of longitudinal data to guide instruction and interventions. It provides an overview of Sky View's previous RTI work and training as well as estimated costs for the proposed mCLASS and RTI technology pilot program.
The document discusses an enhancement training for teachers on the FASTER e-Grades automated grading system. The system was implemented in the Rizal congressional district to allow teachers to record and rank student assignments and review performance more easily. It streamlines the grading process so teachers can focus more on teaching. The system installs on computers and guides teachers through inputting student and class information, assigning grades in categories and posting final grades. It generates reports for viewing individual student and class grades and performance.
A21 parent information night presentation2.3.11colqjul
The document outlines the key components of Academy 21, an alternative learning environment that promotes 21st century skills. It describes how students will receive individualized learning plans, take ownership of their learning through project-based learning, and become active community participants. Teachers will act as student advisors and facilitators to ensure academic rigor. The document also details some of the management systems, instructional practices, and reporting mechanisms used, such as blogs, seminars with field experts, and rubrics to measure student competencies and progress.
The document outlines the key components of Academy 21, an alternative learning environment that promotes 21st century skills. It describes how students will receive individualized learning plans, take ownership of their learning through project-based learning, and become active community participants. Teachers will act as student advisors and facilitators to ensure academic rigor and measure overall student growth. The document also provides details on the school's management systems, instructional practices, and reporting mechanisms to track student progress.
The document discusses course management systems (CMS), which are internet-based software that manages student enrollment, tracks performance, and distributes course content. CMS have been widely adopted in colleges and universities and are becoming increasingly popular in K-12 classrooms. Common CMS platforms include Moodle, Blackboard, and WebCT. CMS offer advantages like motivating student participation, supporting meaningful learning, and extending instruction outside the classroom through individual and collaborative activities. They also allow for personalized instruction to accommodate different learners and provide enrichment or remediation opportunities.
Institutional research at Middlesex Community College supports the college's program review process in two key ways: by providing programs with standardized data packets and by working with administrators to clarify questions and identify additional useful data. The program review process assesses program effectiveness, including student success and learning, to help strengthen evidence-based practices and resource allocation as part of the college's new strategic plan.
Dynamics in education student managementTodd Bergeson
Microsoft Dynamics, a dynamic platform for education. A comprehensive business solution that provides easy-to-use, cost-effective tools that work with everyday productivity applications from virtually any device
Early Access to Resource Lists at University of StirlingTalis
The university aimed to provide consistent and accurate reading lists for students to save their time. Over time, the number of reading lists grew significantly. To improve early student access, the library worked with e-learning colleagues to display reading lists on the university's learning management system before courses began. This allowed students to access all their reading lists in one place and from the mobile app. It also increased collaboration between libraries and academic staff and improved the student experience.
1 Peoria Mobile Technology As An Rt I Assessment Tool For[1]guest539850
The document discusses using mobile technology to assist with Response to Intervention (RTI) assessments and reading achievement from kindergarten to 3rd grade. It proposes a pilot program at Sky View Elementary using Wireless Generation's mCLASS platform and DIBELS assessments on handheld devices. This would allow for efficient and accurate progress monitoring, grouping of students, and tracking of longitudinal data to guide instruction and interventions. It provides an overview of Sky View's previous RTI work and training as well as estimated costs for the proposed mCLASS and RTI technology pilot program.
This document summarizes a feasibility study conducted by the North Carolina Community College System to determine the best learning management system (LMS) solution for the system. It evaluated Blackboard and Moodle based on interoperability, cost effectiveness, support/training, ease of use, scalability, and sustainability. It concluded that supporting both Blackboard and Moodle simultaneously is the best short-term solution, as migrating all colleges to one system would be too disruptive. It recommends establishing committees to support each LMS and adopting operational/business requirements to promote integration and control costs across the system.
The document provides an overview of digital curriculum management strategies and case studies from school districts. It discusses four successful curriculum management strategies: 1) Mass migration, exemplified by Houston ISD developing over 200 course templates; 2) Jump started and crowd sourced, exemplified by Forsyth County providing teachers resources to structure their own courses; 3) Universal Design for Learning, exemplified by Bartholomew CSC developing resources to give students multiple ways to learn; and 4) Focused best practice, exemplified by Harford County creating best practice course templates. The document also provides details about curriculum management projects in Houston ISD and Harford County.
This document provides an overview of strategies for digital curriculum management. It discusses the benefits of using a digital curriculum management system over disparate systems. It then presents four strategies that districts have used successfully with the itslearning learning management system (LMS). The strategies are: 1) Mass migration, exemplified by Houston ISD developing over 200 course templates and loading publisher content. 2) Jump started and crowd sourced, exemplified by Forsyth County giving teachers freedom to develop customized courses. 3) Focused on best practices, exemplified by Harford building best practice courses and having teachers replicate them. 4) Universal design for learning, exemplified by Bartholomew using standards-aligned planners and multiple means of representation,
Memphis City Schools sought to improve its special education management and Response to Intervention processes. PCG implemented its EasyIEPTM system to manage special education plans and its EdPlanTM system to manage RtI, 504, graduation, and other student plans. Over 800 staff were trained on the systems. EasyIEPTM allowed the district to create over 32,000 documents and 6,000 IEPs in less time. EdPlanTM helped create plans for 8,000 students and track services for 1,200 504 students. The systems provided efficient online management of student academic, behavioral, and special education processes.
Secondary schools collect and manage various types of LMS data to improve teaching and learning. Data regarding learning materials, assessments, student interactions and course/learner information is gathered from LMS platforms like Moodle and Blackboard. Schools store this data through centralized databases and learning management systems to track student progress, identify at-risk students, and guide curriculum improvements. However, effective use of LMS data raises privacy and ethical issues that schools must address regarding responsible data usage and student consent.
The document discusses Denver Public Schools' implementation of a performance management system to improve student achievement. It describes how DPS built a culture of data-driven decision making by providing timely data and tools to educators, establishing goals and accountability, and focusing on continuous improvement. Key aspects of the DPS system included an accountability framework to measure growth, a data portal giving educators access to student information, and metrics to track performance at the district, school, classroom, and student levels. The document outlines how DPS worked to gain support for the new system and help educators use data to target instruction and interventions to student needs.
Sustainable approaches to organisational digital capability developmentJisc
Keele University aims to develop digital capabilities sustainably across the organization using a framework. This involves using data from a Digital Experience Insights survey and Discovery Tool. A vision of significant digital transformation includes developing digital skills and confidence through learning platforms. The approach involves discovering each area's needs, engaging staff in events and the Discovery Tool, designing priority activities informed by tool data, delivering activities through DigitalKeele elements, and reviewing progress. Jisc services like the Discovery Tool and LinkedIn Learning mapping are supporting these efforts to build digital capabilities over time.
Shedding Light on District Efficiency: Survey Results from Tech & Learning Ma...itslearning, inc.
How many logins are teachers, parents, and students using every day? What tools and processes are in place for developing and managing curriculum? How effectively are pedagogical principles like UDL and Personalized Learning being implemented? What is the teacher turnover rate? Answers to these questions and more from the Tech & Learning survey on district efficiency.
FI Presentation to State Board of Educationmjsamber
Glenn Kleiman and Phil Emer gave a presentation to the NC State Board of Education about developing a digital learning plan for the state. They discussed establishing foundations for digital learning, conducting a planning process that involves stakeholders, and next steps. The presentation addressed topics like preparing teachers and infrastructure, developing standards for digital resources, and engaging in a needs assessment. The goal is for the plan to help North Carolina schools implement digital learning strategies to better meet the needs of modern students.
Looking Forward: OU and the LMS Open (update)Mark Morvant
These are the slides for the online Town Hall for the University of Oklahoma community to discuss the recommendation of the Provost Advisory Committee for Learning Technologies concerning the future of the Learning Management System at OU.
Through the contracted services of a local non-profit organization, Education Pioneers, data was compiled and analyzed by one of their fellows over the course of a ten month fellowship.
The following slide deck contains the framework for which the actions and services of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) 2016-2017 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) were evaluated.
Teachers Competency in the Utilization of the Learners’ Information System: ...Sam Luke
The focus on the study was to assess the competency level of teachers in utilizing the learners’ information system in the five schools in Pasig. The study sought to assess the Learners Information System in all schools in Pasig II District with an end view of proposed intervention program to teachers that recommended improving the system. The study includes the instruments/tools, respondents and sampling technique and research design and questionnaires recorded and tally for statistical treatment.
The descriptive method used in the study selecting a problem, choosing a sample, selecting or developing instrument, determining procedures, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results.
SharePoint Case Study - Miami Dade SchoolsEPC Group
The Miami-Dade County Public School district, the fourth largest in the US, built a web-based portal to provide its over 1 million students, parents, teachers, and administrators with centralized access to district resources and information. This improved access to tools and data, enhanced productivity and decision-making, and improved collaboration. The portal allows all users to customize their experience and access resources, communications, grades, and other tools relevant to their role in a single online location.
Evaluation of teacher education initiative of CEMCA for three year plan2012 1...Gurumurthy Kasinathan
A Brainstorming meeting/workshop on ICT Integrated Teacher Education for SCERTs of South India Organised by
Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), New Delhi. Venue: Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysore
Date: 22nd April 2016
School management system project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
Education system forms the backbone of every nation. And hence it is important to provide a strong educational foundation to the young generation to ensure the development of open-minded global citizens securing the future for everyone. Advanced technology available today can play a crucial role in streamlining education-related processes to promote solidarity among students, teachers and the school staff. School Management System(SMS) consists of tasks such as registering students, attendance record keeping to control absentees, producing report cards, producing official transcript, preparing timetable and producing different reports for teachers, officials from Dr.Mohiuddin Education foundation and other stakeholders. Automation is the utilization of technology to replace human with a machine that can perform more quickly and more continuously. By automating SMS documents that took up many large storage rooms can be stored on few disks. Transcript images can be annotate. It reduces the time to retrieve old transcripts from hours to seconds.
The pilot project used SIF to track student attendance across three jurisdictions (WA, SA, NT) to address issues with tracking mobile indigenous students who frequently change schools and cross state borders. SIF gathered attendance data from each jurisdiction and matched it centrally in a "Central Schools" application to provide a single view of attendance. This allowed daily tracking of attendance without creating a new data system. The pilot demonstrated that SIF can support complex cross-jurisdictional data sharing projects.
Improving Research Productivity of Science Technology & Engineering Students ...Felipe De Oca
The document summarizes a study that evaluated the use of a learning management system (LMS) using Google web-based software among science, technology, and engineering students. The study used a concurrent mixed methods design to collect quantitative data through questionnaires and qualitative data through interviews and focus groups. The results showed that students were highly satisfied with the LMS and found it easy to use. Analysis of students' research manuscripts that were collaboratively developed using the LMS showed high quality in content, organization, and format. Students reported that the LMS enabled real-time collaboration beyond the classroom and helped them successfully complete and win awards for their research projects. In conclusion, the LMS was effective in facilitating collaboration, monitoring, and feedback on students
The document discusses HISD's digital ecosystem which aims to transform teaching and learning. It has three stages: 1) Establish foundations with a focus on instruction, skills, and device distribution. 2) Implement instruction using an LMS and digital resources through teacher professional development and coaching. 3) Build instructional maturity by using a graduate profile and Technology Integration Matrix to evaluate effective technology use. It also describes how two high schools in HISD leverage the digital ecosystem through project-based learning, competency-based models, and curating resources in the LMS.
This document summarizes a feasibility study conducted by the North Carolina Community College System to determine the best learning management system (LMS) solution for the system. It evaluated Blackboard and Moodle based on interoperability, cost effectiveness, support/training, ease of use, scalability, and sustainability. It concluded that supporting both Blackboard and Moodle simultaneously is the best short-term solution, as migrating all colleges to one system would be too disruptive. It recommends establishing committees to support each LMS and adopting operational/business requirements to promote integration and control costs across the system.
The document provides an overview of digital curriculum management strategies and case studies from school districts. It discusses four successful curriculum management strategies: 1) Mass migration, exemplified by Houston ISD developing over 200 course templates; 2) Jump started and crowd sourced, exemplified by Forsyth County providing teachers resources to structure their own courses; 3) Universal Design for Learning, exemplified by Bartholomew CSC developing resources to give students multiple ways to learn; and 4) Focused best practice, exemplified by Harford County creating best practice course templates. The document also provides details about curriculum management projects in Houston ISD and Harford County.
This document provides an overview of strategies for digital curriculum management. It discusses the benefits of using a digital curriculum management system over disparate systems. It then presents four strategies that districts have used successfully with the itslearning learning management system (LMS). The strategies are: 1) Mass migration, exemplified by Houston ISD developing over 200 course templates and loading publisher content. 2) Jump started and crowd sourced, exemplified by Forsyth County giving teachers freedom to develop customized courses. 3) Focused on best practices, exemplified by Harford building best practice courses and having teachers replicate them. 4) Universal design for learning, exemplified by Bartholomew using standards-aligned planners and multiple means of representation,
Memphis City Schools sought to improve its special education management and Response to Intervention processes. PCG implemented its EasyIEPTM system to manage special education plans and its EdPlanTM system to manage RtI, 504, graduation, and other student plans. Over 800 staff were trained on the systems. EasyIEPTM allowed the district to create over 32,000 documents and 6,000 IEPs in less time. EdPlanTM helped create plans for 8,000 students and track services for 1,200 504 students. The systems provided efficient online management of student academic, behavioral, and special education processes.
Secondary schools collect and manage various types of LMS data to improve teaching and learning. Data regarding learning materials, assessments, student interactions and course/learner information is gathered from LMS platforms like Moodle and Blackboard. Schools store this data through centralized databases and learning management systems to track student progress, identify at-risk students, and guide curriculum improvements. However, effective use of LMS data raises privacy and ethical issues that schools must address regarding responsible data usage and student consent.
The document discusses Denver Public Schools' implementation of a performance management system to improve student achievement. It describes how DPS built a culture of data-driven decision making by providing timely data and tools to educators, establishing goals and accountability, and focusing on continuous improvement. Key aspects of the DPS system included an accountability framework to measure growth, a data portal giving educators access to student information, and metrics to track performance at the district, school, classroom, and student levels. The document outlines how DPS worked to gain support for the new system and help educators use data to target instruction and interventions to student needs.
Sustainable approaches to organisational digital capability developmentJisc
Keele University aims to develop digital capabilities sustainably across the organization using a framework. This involves using data from a Digital Experience Insights survey and Discovery Tool. A vision of significant digital transformation includes developing digital skills and confidence through learning platforms. The approach involves discovering each area's needs, engaging staff in events and the Discovery Tool, designing priority activities informed by tool data, delivering activities through DigitalKeele elements, and reviewing progress. Jisc services like the Discovery Tool and LinkedIn Learning mapping are supporting these efforts to build digital capabilities over time.
Shedding Light on District Efficiency: Survey Results from Tech & Learning Ma...itslearning, inc.
How many logins are teachers, parents, and students using every day? What tools and processes are in place for developing and managing curriculum? How effectively are pedagogical principles like UDL and Personalized Learning being implemented? What is the teacher turnover rate? Answers to these questions and more from the Tech & Learning survey on district efficiency.
FI Presentation to State Board of Educationmjsamber
Glenn Kleiman and Phil Emer gave a presentation to the NC State Board of Education about developing a digital learning plan for the state. They discussed establishing foundations for digital learning, conducting a planning process that involves stakeholders, and next steps. The presentation addressed topics like preparing teachers and infrastructure, developing standards for digital resources, and engaging in a needs assessment. The goal is for the plan to help North Carolina schools implement digital learning strategies to better meet the needs of modern students.
Looking Forward: OU and the LMS Open (update)Mark Morvant
These are the slides for the online Town Hall for the University of Oklahoma community to discuss the recommendation of the Provost Advisory Committee for Learning Technologies concerning the future of the Learning Management System at OU.
Through the contracted services of a local non-profit organization, Education Pioneers, data was compiled and analyzed by one of their fellows over the course of a ten month fellowship.
The following slide deck contains the framework for which the actions and services of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) 2016-2017 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) were evaluated.
Teachers Competency in the Utilization of the Learners’ Information System: ...Sam Luke
The focus on the study was to assess the competency level of teachers in utilizing the learners’ information system in the five schools in Pasig. The study sought to assess the Learners Information System in all schools in Pasig II District with an end view of proposed intervention program to teachers that recommended improving the system. The study includes the instruments/tools, respondents and sampling technique and research design and questionnaires recorded and tally for statistical treatment.
The descriptive method used in the study selecting a problem, choosing a sample, selecting or developing instrument, determining procedures, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results.
SharePoint Case Study - Miami Dade SchoolsEPC Group
The Miami-Dade County Public School district, the fourth largest in the US, built a web-based portal to provide its over 1 million students, parents, teachers, and administrators with centralized access to district resources and information. This improved access to tools and data, enhanced productivity and decision-making, and improved collaboration. The portal allows all users to customize their experience and access resources, communications, grades, and other tools relevant to their role in a single online location.
Evaluation of teacher education initiative of CEMCA for three year plan2012 1...Gurumurthy Kasinathan
A Brainstorming meeting/workshop on ICT Integrated Teacher Education for SCERTs of South India Organised by
Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), New Delhi. Venue: Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysore
Date: 22nd April 2016
School management system project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
Education system forms the backbone of every nation. And hence it is important to provide a strong educational foundation to the young generation to ensure the development of open-minded global citizens securing the future for everyone. Advanced technology available today can play a crucial role in streamlining education-related processes to promote solidarity among students, teachers and the school staff. School Management System(SMS) consists of tasks such as registering students, attendance record keeping to control absentees, producing report cards, producing official transcript, preparing timetable and producing different reports for teachers, officials from Dr.Mohiuddin Education foundation and other stakeholders. Automation is the utilization of technology to replace human with a machine that can perform more quickly and more continuously. By automating SMS documents that took up many large storage rooms can be stored on few disks. Transcript images can be annotate. It reduces the time to retrieve old transcripts from hours to seconds.
The pilot project used SIF to track student attendance across three jurisdictions (WA, SA, NT) to address issues with tracking mobile indigenous students who frequently change schools and cross state borders. SIF gathered attendance data from each jurisdiction and matched it centrally in a "Central Schools" application to provide a single view of attendance. This allowed daily tracking of attendance without creating a new data system. The pilot demonstrated that SIF can support complex cross-jurisdictional data sharing projects.
Improving Research Productivity of Science Technology & Engineering Students ...Felipe De Oca
The document summarizes a study that evaluated the use of a learning management system (LMS) using Google web-based software among science, technology, and engineering students. The study used a concurrent mixed methods design to collect quantitative data through questionnaires and qualitative data through interviews and focus groups. The results showed that students were highly satisfied with the LMS and found it easy to use. Analysis of students' research manuscripts that were collaboratively developed using the LMS showed high quality in content, organization, and format. Students reported that the LMS enabled real-time collaboration beyond the classroom and helped them successfully complete and win awards for their research projects. In conclusion, the LMS was effective in facilitating collaboration, monitoring, and feedback on students
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The document discusses HISD's digital ecosystem which aims to transform teaching and learning. It has three stages: 1) Establish foundations with a focus on instruction, skills, and device distribution. 2) Implement instruction using an LMS and digital resources through teacher professional development and coaching. 3) Build instructional maturity by using a graduate profile and Technology Integration Matrix to evaluate effective technology use. It also describes how two high schools in HISD leverage the digital ecosystem through project-based learning, competency-based models, and curating resources in the LMS.
Education thought leader Peter DeWitt presented this February 2017 webinar titled, "Leading and Learning: Collaborative Leadership for K-12 Education.” The presentation offered insights on research-based influences that matter most for collaborative leadership.
The webinar covered strategies for developing a collaborative mindset, authentic versus compliant engagement, and a collaborative leadership philosophy that works for leaders, teachers and students. Successful methods for flipping leadership, and the importance of family engagement were also discussed.
UDL and Personalized Learning: The Path to Deeper Learning and System Changeitslearning, inc.
This document summarizes a presentation about implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and personalized learning district-wide. It discusses UDL and personalized learning, how to build support and understanding through professional development, and how one district successfully achieved cultural and organizational change through an ongoing process of building awareness, desire, knowledge, and ability among stakeholders while reinforcing these concepts. The presentation aims to provide an understanding of UDL and personalized learning, best practices for implementing district-wide change, and a case study of a district that realized success in these areas.
This April 2017 webinar was presented by Jennifer Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief of Cult of Pedagogy. The webinar offered a deep dive into leveraging tech tools to promote and provide for deeper learning, connecting with students in new ways, learning supports and scaffolding, and differentiated instruction.
Leveraging technology to personalize student learningitslearning, inc.
The document discusses personalizing student learning through technology. It defines personalization as understanding students' unique interests, styles, and needs to make learning meaningful. Personalized learning promotes student agency by giving them power over digital tools to account for their learning preferences, motivations, and goals. Effective digital tools support this purpose. The document also discusses allowing students to track their mastery progression with visible expectations and feedback, providing flexible learning environments where students can shift according to needs and connect with different audiences and experiences, facilitating communication and collaboration, and giving students ownership over their learning through involvement in the process, voice, choice, and self-reflection on goals.
The document discusses open educational resources (OER) and the benefits of adopting OER, known as #GoOpen. It defines OER as educational materials that can be freely used, modified, and shared. OER include courses, textbooks, videos and more. The document outlines the "5 R's of Openness" that define how OER can be reused and redistributed. It discusses how OER can increase equity, save costs, and empower educators. An example is provided of a school district that adopted OER. Large OER repositories and content providers are also listed. Implementation tips include devoting less time to content creation and more to teaching.
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Bartholomew Consolidated Schools Corporation Case Studyitslearning, inc.
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Today, about 98 percent of teachers and students are using the itslearning system. Nick Williams, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, said the implementation aligns well with the district’s strategic plan and nearly decade-long commitment to UDL. “As an organization,” said Williams, “itslearning has really grasped and met our needs.”
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This document discusses the challenges that school districts face when transitioning to digital curriculums and learning management systems (LMS). It cites data that in many K-12 schools, fewer than half of students and teachers adopt the school's LMS. The document also notes that teachers often have to manage multiple logins to access curriculum materials. However, it provides examples of districts that have implemented an enterprise LMS through partnering with experts, achieving user adoption rates of 80-90%. The document promotes partnering with itslearning to help districts successfully manage the change process of transitioning to digital.
Tech&Learning: College and Career Readiness Through Project-Based Learningitslearning, inc.
How project-based learning (PBL) can drive a new rigor so that all students are career and college-ready. With examples from Josh Giebel, a mathematics facilitator from Bartholomew School District, on how they are employing PBL right now in classrooms.
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Learn more about Change Management in today’s Learning Management Systems. Learn the strategies used for managing change across the seventh largest district in the US, and their commitment to supporting 21st-Century learners.
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This document outlines the 7 steps for migrating a learning management system (LMS):
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2. Assemble a team from IT, curriculum experts, and project managers.
3. Review current course design and improvements the new LMS allows.
4. Ensure the new LMS complies with IT policies like security and single sign-on.
5. Define the scope and plan for migrating data, content, and courses using templates.
6. Develop communication and professional development plans to train teachers.
7. Test and troubleshoot the new system to ensure a smooth go-live.
Real-world examples of LMS migrations
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DeKalb County Public Schools LMS Case Study
1. |CASE STUDY
Overview:
The Dekalb County (GA) School District (DCSD) resolved
to switch to ONE standardized LMS platform district-wide to
streamline instructional and workflow processes as well as:
• Manage, organize, and update their curriculum
• Serve as part of the district blended instruction model
for early adopter teacher group
• Support district’s device-agnostic infrastructure and
cloud-based applications
District Profile:
Integrating Diverse Operating Systems, Devices,
and Software for Streamlined Curriculum Management
and District Efficiency
The schools within DeKalb County School District
(DCSD) enjoy a great deal of autonomy in the way they
use instructional technology. But one consequence
of that freedom was the existence of six learning
management systems (LMSs) across the district,
which meant that accessing courses, delivering
curriculum updates and retrieving student data was
a time-consuming and inefficient process for content
area coordinators and other district-level personnel.
In February 2015, DCSD began a rigorous selection
process to find an LMS they could use throughout the
entire district. “We invited what we felt were, based
on our research, the top seven learning management
companies,” said DCSD’s Chief Information Officer
Gary Brantley. In the end, the selection committee of
more than 70 educators and the 15-member IT team
opted for itslearning.
largest school district in the state of Georgia,
located within the metro area of Atlanta3rd
students
103,000
DeKalb County Public Schools
employees
14,000
2015Year Implemented itslearning
Customer:
DeKalb County Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia USA
of the students migrated
to the United States24,000
languages are spoken by
students within the district157