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Technology in the middle school
The document discusses Noblesville Schools' plans to implement a 1:1 iPad program across its middle schools. It outlines the district's vision of developing engaged, inspired, and empowered learners through student-centered, inquiry-based, and technology-rich learning experiences. Teachers have received professional development and support through a pilot program. The goals are to increase student engagement, enhance instruction, and allow learning beyond the classroom. Digital citizenship training will be provided to students. iPads were chosen as the device to support educational needs. A deployment plan is outlined for summer 2014.
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- 1. Moving Forward with21st Century Learning @ Noblesville Schools Welcome! Technology in Our Middle Schools February 25, 2014
- 2. Developing Learners: Our Vision Studentsare: • Engaged in intellectual pursuits • Inspired to challenge the present • Empowered to adapt, innovate, and succeed today and tomorrow
- 3. Developing Learners: Our Mission Learningexperiences that are... • Student-centered • Inquiry-based • Interdisciplinary and authentic • Centered on 21st century skill development • Technology-rich
- 4. #MillerShift "In times ofchange learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."
- 5. #MillerShift Teaching and LearningGoals: • Support and live our mission and vision: • Increase engaging, rigorous student-centered learning experiences • Provide equitable, anytime access • Develop competent and responsible 21st century citizens • Critical thinking • Communication • Collaboration • Creativity • Prepare for success in future college, career, and life pursuits
- 6. Preparing Our Teachers • TechnologyStudy Council • Technology/Instructional coaching • Full year of teacher iPads • iPad pilot teams • After-school workshops and PD sessions • Conferences • Faculty book and article studies • Early release PD
- 7. 1:1 Pilot NoblesvilleEast Middle School Stephen Clark, Kelly Geisleman, Dan Williams • Student Engagement • Improved Teaching • Classrooms without Walls
- 8. Student Engagement Use oftechnology enhances student engagement in the classroom. All student can take part in learning activities, discussions, and their own academic success
- 9. Enhanced Instruction Using thesame best practices as we always have, enhanced with the use of technology
- 10. Classroom Without Walls • Studentscan continue their learning beyond the classroom. • Students can take their learning beyond the school day. • Students can collaborate with teachers outside of the classroom.
- 11. 1:1 Pilot Teamat NWMS6th Grade: Susan Hendricks, Andy Block, Emily Stout, Barb Winebar http://www.youtube.com/watch?
- 12. • • • • • • • • All students startin different places Posing questions Deeper Conversations Risk Takers Teamwork/Collaboration Problem Solvers Creativity Room filled with endless possibilities
- 13. What is DigitalCitizenship? Jenn Schott NEMS Counselor • The purpose of digital citizenship is to provide students with the necessary skills to make safe, responsible, and respectful decisions when engaging in a digital environment. Emily Crapnell NWMS 7th Grade Science Teacher
- 14. PowToon Clip forDigital Citizenship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gup6jh79AI&rel=0
- 15. Digital Citizenship Curriculum • Internet Safety • Privacy& Security • Relationships & Communication • Cyberbullying • Digital Footprint & Reputation • Self-image & Identity • Information Literacy • Creative Credit & Copyright
- 16. Monthly Lessons/Activities • Built intime to our middle school schedule. • All teacher and staff involvement. • Engaging and relevant lessons for students. • Topics covering scenarios students will face in and out of school.
- 17. Be the Example • Expectthat mistakes will happen. • Maintain open communication with your child. • Start practicing digital citizenship today.
- 18. Why iPads? • Teachers -best device for the educational needs in NS • Aligned with our best instructional practices • Research - visited 17 different schools • Apple ecosystem • Access to digital curriculum, creativity, ease of use • Cost
- 19. Device Options • • Option A iPadAir issued by Noblesville Schools • $70.00 paid through textbook rental • Insurance, case, adapter provided • Option B • Provide your own iPad • Full sized iPad 2 or newer • Must allow instillation of the NS profile • Insurance, case, adapter provided provided by parent
- 20. Insurance Deductibles: • District willprovide insurance • First damage occurrence ($100.00) • Second damage occurrence: Cost to repair the iPad or fair market value, possible loss of iPad take-home privileges. • Third damage occurrence: Cost to repair the iPad or fair market value and possible loss of iPad privileges. • Insurance does not cover intentional or irresponsible damage • If the iPad is lost, stolen, or totally damaged, the parent may be responsible for the replacement cost.
- 21. NHS Device Report •Approximately • As 1950 iPads currently deployed of 2/26/14 - 14 damaged - 4 stolen - 2 lost - 2 withdrawn and not returned • 22 total - 1.1%
- 22. Device Setup • Students caninstall apps with 12+ age rating • Restrictions on explicit content from iTunes store • CIPA filtering at school • Student Technology Handbook - RUP • iTunes, music, movies, camera are allowed • Apple IDs • Under 13 - New process is being developed • Over 13 - Create your own and bring to deployment day
- 23. Key Tools • Canvas • Google Appsfor Education • Keynote • Pages • Numbers • Notibility • iMovie • Garageband
- 24. Support and Maintenance • 1:1Infrastructure, bandwidth • Building based technical support • 22 Technology staff members • Student support teams • Filewave
- 25. Sustainability • $35.00 per semesterpaid through textbook rental • Elimination of most computer labs • Capital projects - existing technology funds • Reduction in printing costs, etc.
- 26. Deployment Plans • • • • • • • Integrated intoMeet @ the Middle for each grade level Parents are required to attend with their child Brief introduction for student and parent Times and details will be provided this Spring by individual schools Noblesville West Middle School • 6th grade - 7/24/14 • 7th grade - 7/23/14 • 8th grade - 7/22/14 Noblesville East Middle School • 6th grade - 7/28/14 • 7th grade - 7/29/14 • 8th grade - 7/30/14 Make up day - 8/1/14
- 27. Where Can IGo To Learn More? www.noblesvilleschools.org • FAQs • Device options • Tips for staying safe at home • Parent Technology Night - Fall 2014
- 29. Today's meet questions FAQs- http://goo.gl/M6n6DM
Editor's Notes
- #2 Stacey Swan General welcome Explanation of Today's Meet Tech coaches will be responding Review of evening's agenda
- #3 Andy S.
- #4 Andy S.
- #5 Ryan R. Within the four walls two sources of information- textbook and the teacher Students were passive receptacles waiting to be filled Focus was on compliance, coverage of information, rote learning This model remained unchanged for 100 years and fed our economic engine and personal development well Quote has often been referenced in our work towards developing our mission and vision, world is changing, and these are exponential times Information surrounds us, and is growing at an exponential rate Preparing students for careers and jobs we do not know yet will exist Focus must move beyond knowing and understanding We have been engaged in this shift in teaching and curriculum. But the requirements of such require new tools that allow easier access, communication, feedback, differentiation
- #6 Ryan R.
- #7 Stacey S.
- #8 Pilot teams
- #30 Stacey S.