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OCSB - District Tech Changes
The document outlines the Ottawa Catholic School Board's transition to 21st-century learning, emphasizing the importance of teacher preparedness alongside technological advancements like wireless networks and mobile devices. Key priorities include increased student engagement and achievement, as well as implementing innovative technologies in classrooms. The ongoing changes highlight a commitment to adapting educational practices and resources to meet the needs of modern learners.
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- 1. Learning in the21st Century Ottawa Catholic School Board T. D’Amico
- 2. Systemic Review in2010 • The world has changed and there is no turning back
- 3. Looking Back… 3years ago Overhead projectors – minimal LCDs Information Technology Silo Information Where Small number of Interactive Technology Silo Whiteboards – various brands do we Desktop computer in each class start Some wireless spots in some classes Lock down philosophy (Filter/Block) No central repository for information Slow and unreliable network No help desk or tracking of issues Students with special needs – withdrawn to use locked down laptops
- 4. Look where we’vecome! 21st Where Century do Learning we go Board 21st Century next? Learning School Board
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- 6. Learning goes beyondthe classroom • No matter how much equipment a school or classroom has, unless the educators are well prepared, confident, and have had the chance to practice, little will change in the classroom Pg. 107
- 7. Students are thefocus • Changes in Teacher Practice • Focus Groups • Work with Partners Increased Increased Student Student • Environmental scan Engagement Achievement • Inter-departmental
- 8. Infrastructure Stability • Reliable • Flexible Where Network Implementation do • Network Stability we • Increased Bandwidth • start?Enterprise Wireless • Bring Your Own Device • Support to VPs and Ps • Parent Presentations • Information to Trustees (WiFi research summary)
- 9. Wireless / BYODSnapshot Wireless Device Count • Device Type 29-May-11 16-Dec-11 25-May-12 iPod 4457 4213 Where 4695 Laptop - Board 3610 4186 do 3573 Iphone 1571 2394 we 2898 Netbook start? 1630 Android 888 1413 Blackberry 821 941 1107 iPad 120 390 834 Laptop - User 915 634 Phone 67 68 Macbook 65 Others 429 26 71 Total 11008 14020 16988
- 10. Older Schools /Re-tool • Mobile Devices • Curriculum Where and Digital integration • Laptops / SmartBoards / Resources do LCD projectors we • Link to Numeracy and start?Literacy - goals • 21st Century Learning contest and pilot projects • Innovation fund • Digital resources budget (2 year cycle review) • Learning Commons transformation
- 11. Leadership and CapacityBuilding • Capacity • Senior Leadership Team • Building Importance use of Technology Focus Where Groups, Mode of role models lling, In-service do •Google Docs – collaborate on Board Improvement Plan we • 21st Century Learning start?- Journey to Leadership • Board-wide 21st Century Learning PD day focus • Variety of training and in- service opportunities – respect generation differences • Director’s System Address
- 12. Staff training andin-service • Summer Sessions Daily in-service at schools Online Directed Sessions Where (Adobe Connect) do Virtual Learning (ie. SmartBoard – Mrs. Blossom) we Recorded Tutorials start? Weekend Sessions Parent Forums (Saturdays) Teacher Forums (SummIT) PD Day(s) Principal/VP Training sessions Executive training sessions
- 13. The only Constantis Change •PowerSchool Implementation •Wireless completion •Learning Commons Implementation •Blackboard implementation •Single-Sign-On implementation •Google Apps for Education / Gmail implementation •Active Directory Design
- 14. The only Constantis Change •Library management and eBooks •Blended Learning •Parent Engagement and communication systems •Wireless Printing Solutions •Tablets and MDM •New Enterprise Systems / Finance / HR •Report Cards, OnSIS, etc. etc. etc.
- 15. Whether you believeyou can, or you believe you can’t – you’re right. Henry Ford
Editor's Notes
- #2 A 10 minute Overview of the Technology Process within the Ottawa Catholic School Board – shared at Smart Technologies, July 2012
- #3 Our process began 3 years ago with a systemic review of the department and the technological needs of our schools and an environmental scan of what was happening in the community
- #4 Look back on where we were as a Board 3 years ago – similar to many Boards
- #5 We now annually review our planning document, Towards 2020 – Connecting with Our Students
- #6 Example of our Board priorities and framework for 21st Century Learning
- #7 We recognize that technology is not the answer, it is a support framework for our key priorities of student and staff success
- #8 Our assumption is that engagement leads to achievement, and at all times we need to keep students as the focus
- #9 Infrastructure must be secure and reliable
- #10 This slide gives you an idea of what is happening with Bring Your Own Device as more and more students bring devices to school. You’ll see that there are over 4600 iPods connecting everyday – I wonder how many of your students have an iPod that could be used as a learning device?
- #11 Equipment is one small piece and curriculum is an important component
- #12 Lots of role modelsModel use of Google DocsDemonstrate efficiencies of web 2.0 features such as room booking and Board CalendarExec meetings using electronic Board meeting tools (Board Book)
- #13 Multiple in-service and delivery options
- #14 Change is constant with technology so we won’t be able to sit back we will continue to push for the best learning environment for our students
- #16 we are all part of the changes and we will provide support to staff and to students as we continue to transition to a 21st Century Learning and Teaching Environment