Update for Stakeholders
June 2015
http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu/
Prepared for the NC Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education
I. Overview of NC Digital Learning Plan
Vision for the NC Digital Learning Plan
Advancement based on demonstrated mastery of the content and competency in applying what has been learned.
Anywhere and anytime learning, Digital content providing interactive, flexible and easily updated educational resources.
Assessments integrated into learning activities to provide ongoing inside and outside of schools, 24/7, with most learning blending face‐to‐face and online activities.
information about students’ achievement that can be used to improve teaching and learning.
Personalized learning and flexible Parent portals provide 24/7 access to resources optimized for each student.
Student‐centered instruction, combining large group, small group and individualized learning, with teachers serving as facilitators and coaches.
their children’s assignments, grades, and records, as well as a means to communicate with teachers and administrators. Project‐based and community‐based learning activities connecting to students’ lives outside of school.
A Plan to Implement Legislative Actions
Changes already taking place in many schools
Methodological Approach
II. Overview of NC Digital Learning Progress
Rubric for Districts and Charter Schools
Rubric Origins
Based On …
• NCLTI
Implementation
Rubric
• USED Blended
Learning Rubric
• STEM School
Implementation
Rubric
• Literature review
Developed By …
• Experts in leadership,
professional learning,
content, infrastructure
and data for digital
learning at the Friday
Institute
Rubric Purpose
Framework for
districts to
design and
reflect on
progress
Build
consensus
on practical
implementation
strategies and
measurement
Digital Learning Progress Rubric
• Per March SBE Meeting:
LEAs and Charter Schools
should complete the rubric
by May 15, 2015
• Will provide state-wide
snapshot to prioritize
resources and sequence
of steps for the NC Digital
Learning Plan
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Digital Learning Progress Rubric
Rubric Components
QUALITY INDICATORS
KEY ELEMEMTS
MAJOR AREA
IMPLEMENTATION CONTINUUM
Proportion of Respondents at Each Level
Composite Rubric
Score Range
1.0 - 1.9 (Early)
2.0 - 2.9 (Developing)
3.0 - 3.9 (Advanced)
4.0 (Target)
Proportion
Charter Schools
LEAs
(N=120)
(N=115)
22%
73%
5%
0
16%
67%
16%
1%
Note: “Rubric score” is the average of every key element score (there are 25 key elements total).
The rubric is scored on a 4-point scale: “early” (1-1.9); “developing” (2-2.9); “advanced” (3-3.9); and
“target” (4). All data is self-reported.
Average Composite Rubric Score by LEA
Average Leadership Scores by LEA
Average Professional Learning Scores by LEA
Average Content Scores by LEA
Average Infrastructure Scores by LEA
Average Data & Assessment Scores by LEA
Amount of Variation Across Key
Elements by LEA
Key Elements in Which
LEAs Rate Themselves Highest
Key Element
L3 - Communication and
Collaboration
T1 - School Networks
D3 - Authentic Assessments
L6 - Policy
T2 - End-User Devices
Average
Key Element Score
3.0
2.9
2.7
2.5
2.5
Note: “Key element score” is the score each LEA rated themselves on a single key element. The
rubric is scored on a 4-point scale: “early” (1-1.9); “developing” (2-2.9); “advanced” (3-3.9); and
“target” (4). All data is self-reported.
Key Elements in Which
LEAs Rate Themselves Lowest
Key Element
L5 - Sustainability
P3 - Professional
Development
T6 - Outside of School
T5 - Supporting Services
C1 - Educator Role
Average
Key Element Score
1.9
1.9
1.9
2.0
2.0
Note: “Key element score” is the score each LEA rated themselves on a single key element. The
rubric is scored on a 4-point scale: “early” (1-1.9); “developing” (2-2.9); “advanced” (3-3.9); and
“target” (4). All data is self-reported.
Next Steps for NC Digital Learning Rubric
• Deeper Analysis of Rubric Data to explore whether
patterns emerge that will allow us to group LEAs and
charter schools along a digital learning continuum
• Provide Rubric Data Summaries to LEAs and Charters
• Collect Feedback from the Field to improve both the
instructions for use and rubric instrument itself
• Develop District Digital Learning Toolkit to identify,
update, and develop tools districts could use to translate
their rubric results to a local strategic plan for digital
learning aligned to the State’s Digital Learning Plan
including refining school-level rubric
III. Initial Recommendations to NCGA for the
2015-17 Biennium
January 2015 Policy Brief
Purpose of January 2015 Policy Brief
• Inform near-term (2015-17 Biennium) funding and policy
decisions to move digital learning forward in North
Carolina.
• Provide recommendations that focus on putting in place
the foundations for long-term success.
• Outline an ambitious plan for next steps, knowing it may
be adjusted to fit within available funding.
Summary of Recommendations
Technology Infrastructure
• Expand the School Connectivity Initiative to support internal Wi-Fi infrastructure
$7M (Yr1)-$12M-R
• Establish a collaborative procurement service
• Multi-agency plan for addressing broadband access in rural communities
Model Digital Learning Innovations
• Establish a grants program for innovative district-level digital learning models
$24M-R
Local Educator Leadership Capacity
• Support professional learning for digital learning leaders
$5M-R
High Quality Digital Education Resources
• Implement Home Base curriculum and learning management system 2.0
$6M-R
• Expand access to digital education resources, focused on NC resources
$10M-R
• Begin transition to digital education resource adoption process
State and Regional Support Structures
• Strengthen regional support structures
$4M-R
• State-level management of centralized functions
$1M-R
Total
$57M (Yr1)-$62M-R
Relationship to House & Senate Budgets
Technology Infrastructure
• Expand the School Connectivity Initiative to support internal Wi-Fi infrastructure
• Establish a collaborative procurement service
• Multi-agency plan for addressing broadband access in rural communities
H(*)/S(^) Budgets
F(C16)*/ —^
8.14*/ —^
(Ofc. of Digital Infra.)
Model Digital Learning Innovations
• Establish a grants program for innovative district-level digital learning models
—
Local Educator Leadership Capacity
• Support professional learning for digital learning leaders
F(C17)*/ —^
High Quality Digital Education Resources
• Implement Home Base curriculum and learning management system 2.0
—
• Expand access to digital education resources, focused on NC resources
—
• Begin transition to digital education resource adoption process
(Textbook Comm.)
State and Regional Support Structures
• Strengthen regional support structures
• State-level management of centralized functions
F(C17)*/ —^
—
IV. Emerging Final Plan Elements
Potential Stages of Implementation
Home Broadband Internet Access
Devices to Students
Full School‐Level Roll‐Out Statewide
Instructional Support Staff Technical Support Staff
Digital Content Widely Available
Digital Competencies in all IHEs
Devices to Teachers
Infra.: Connectivity w/in Schools
LEA‐Level Innovations; Home Base
Growth; Ldrshp. Devel. Expansion
Infrastructure: School Connectivity
Home Base & Ed Cloud
Leadership Training
Emerging NC DL Plan Recommendations
1. Leadership
 Create the NC Digital Learning Initiative (NCDLI) to manage the programs
and to support districts and schools.
 Establish Digital Learning Networks that can reach all LEAs and charter
schools throughout the state to support DL collaborations.
 Organize a public awareness campaign that engages all stakeholders
in the transition to digital-age teaching and learning.
2. Infrastructure
 Expand the School Connectivity Initiative to provide broadband access to
all schools and to include internal school wireless networks and related
services, optimizing the return to NC from the federal E-Rate program.
 Implement a statewide cooperative procurement function to facilitate
purchases on behalf of multiple LEAs and charter schools.
 Continue to improve Home Base to provide all educators, students, and
parents with the tools, resources, and information they need.
Emerging NC DL Plan Recommendations
3. Innovation
 Collaborate with districts and schools to pilot innovative digital learning
approaches.
4. Human Capacity
 Implement digital learning competencies for teachers and
administrators.
 Provide ongoing support, professional learning, and technical
assistance to: a) district and charter school leadership teams; b) District
superintendents and school principals; c) Digital learning coaches who will
directly support teachers; and d) College faculty and alternative certification
program providers; and e) K-12 technology support personnel
 Provide models, materials, and facilitator training to support regional and
local professional learning programs.
Emerging NC DL Plan Recommendations
5. Content
 Implement standards, review processes, and support for collaborations for
the selection, organization, development, and use of digital learning
resources.
6. Policy
 Update legislation and State Board of Education policies to provide
supports for and to remove barriers to the transition to digital learning in K12 schools.
 Implement a digital learning progress dashboard to inform continuous
improvement of school, district, and state initiatives, as well as future policy,
procurement, and funding decisions.