21st Century Pilots for System Learning, Round 2 (2012-13) Pilot Titles and Descriptors District School Board Algoma DSB & HuronSuperior Catholic DSB Pilot Contacts For Algoma DSB: Marty Stilin, Special Assignment Teacher – Data IT stilinm@adsb.on.ca 705-945-7422 For Huron-Superior Catholic DSB: Lisa Brown, System Teacher-Librarian – Special Assignment Teacher Lisa.brown@hscdsb.on.ca Phone: 705-945-5665 Marty Stilin, K-12 Technology and Data Management stilinm@adsb.on.ca 705.945.7111 ext. 10422 Pilot Title 21st Century School Libraries: Learning Commons and eReaders Brief Pilot Descriptor Working with Grades 5 and 6 students, this project will provide access to e-readers coupled with effective literacy instruction for increased student engagement, interest and achievement (especially evident from reluctant and struggling readers). Netbooks…A Gateway to Improving Learning, Teaching and Technology Use in the Junior Division Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB Nathan McCready, Supervisor of Computer Systems mccready@alcdsb.on.ca 613-354-6257 Ext: 467 Learning Technology Grants Avon Maitland DSB Don Pottruff, Project Coordinator, Overseeing the Organization of release time, Facilitation, Data collection and Reporting donpott@fc.amdsb.ca 519-527-0111 Ext: 138 Paul Hambleton, Assistant to the Supervisory Officers paul_hambleton@bwdsb.on.ca 519-363-2014 Explain Everything: 1P Math from the Classroom to the Cloud The focus of this project is to develop and implement professional development for teachers of the Junior Division classrooms on the effective use of Netbooks as an instructional tool in all curriculum areas. This project will support the creative use of diverse technologies using a project model with teachers and classrooms in elementary schools. This project is job-embedded and teacherdirected. Brings to scale 21st Century teaching and learning gains in Applied Math and student engagement. Algoma DSB Bluewater DSB iPads for Enhanced Learning Opportunities 1 This project explores how the inclusion of tablet technology in classroom inquiry impacts student achievement in 30% of the schools in the district. District School Board Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic DSB Pilot Contacts Brian Englefield, Student Achievement Consultant: 21st Century Learning benglefield@bhncdsb.ca 519-756-6505 Ext: 321 Pilot Title 21st Century Learner - Grade 4 to 8 Math Focus Bruce-Grey Catholic DSB Catherine Montreuil, Superintendent of Education Catherine_montreuil@bgcdsb.org 519-364-5820 Ext 226 Charlotte Rouleau, Superintendent of School Effectiveness charlotte.rouleau@cdsbeo.on.ca 613-933-1720 iPads for closing the gap Independently Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario Rachid El Keurti, Directeur exécutif de la recherche, de la planification stratégique et de l’imputabilité rachid.elkeurti@cepeo.on.ca 613-742-8960 Ext: 2287 School Engagement Conseil public du Grand Nord de l'Ontario Carole Brouillard-Landry, Directrice des services pédagogiques Carole.Brouillard-Landry@cspgno.ca (705) 671-1533 Ext: 2230 Electronic techno-pedagogical environment for personalized learning Catholic DSB of Eastern Ontario Multi-Media for the Multitudes - Integrating Technology into Science 2 Brief Pilot Descriptor This project will investigate the role of technology and collaborative inquiry to improve teacher practice, increase student engagement and improve the development of 21st Century learning skills in Grades 4 – 8 Mathematics. Through capacity-building and embedding the use of iPad technology in classroom pedagogy, this project will explore increased student achievement in reading, writing & math. Integrating technology into science is an opportunity for teachers to work collaboratively to shift their pedagogical approach to teaching scientific inquiry. The goals of this project include an increase in teacher capacity and student learning and engagement. This project will assess the impact of new educational practices and of the use of Information and Communication Technology on students’ engagement, Grades 7 to 10. It will include Implementing the «Developmental Assessment Approach» and enhance the student’s skills, work habits and engagement in order to improve their learning. By providing teachers with new digital tools with a focus on improving teaching and learning practices, this project will seek to improve student achievement and to encourage student retention and recruitment. Through the use and the integration of a variety of digital tools it will also aim to increase students’ and parents’ engagement. District School Board Pilot Contacts Conseil des écoles Lisa Filion-Piscopo, directrice adjointe, catholiques du Centre- Service du soutien à l’apprentissage – Est volet apprentissage 21e siècle filioli@ecolecatholique.ca 613-744-2555, Ext: 3352 Pilot Title Higher Order Thinking Skills in a Digital World Brief Pilot Descriptor This project will build the capacity of teachers in the implementation of innovative teaching and learning practices such as blended learning from K-12 in order to develop students’ higher level thinking skills for the 21st century. Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes-Rivières Nicole Gaudet, Agente de supervision gaudetn@cscdgr.on.ca 705-267-1421 Ext: 239 Blended Learning Grade 7 & 8 Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes-Rivières Nicole Gaudet, Agente de supervision gaudetn@cscdgr.on.ca 705-267-1421 Ext: 239 Improve Oral Communication Using Technology Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel Ontario Micheline Lacoste, conseillère pédagogique en intégration des technologies de la maternelle à la 12 année micheline.lacoste@nouvelon.ca 705 673-5626 Ext: 269 Éric Foisy, Surintendant de l'éducation foisye@franco-nord.ca 705-472-1701 Ext: 235 Gilles Cuillerier, Accompagnateur en intégration de la technologie cuillerg@franco-nord.ca 705-840-9097 It is Much More Than A Robot! This project will initiate teachers and provide training on the integration of technological resources and tools within their teaching practices. Collaboration strategies will be applied to create an environment for teachers to plan together differentiated teaching practices. This project will seek to improve students’ oral communication skills in junior and senior kindergarten through the use of iPads. Training will be offered to teachers and specialist instructors and provide the essential skills they need to develop different abilities in oral communication and autonomy for the students through Google Apps. This project will integrate robotics and technology in Junior and Senior kindergarten classes and assess the impact on students’ success with regard to their personal and social development. Autistic students will also benefit from the project. This project will promote the effective use of Web-based technology and pedagogical tools to increase students’ achievement and to encourage the implementation of differentiated instruction. Conseil scolaire catholique FrancoNord Effective Use of Web-Based Techno-Pedagogical Tools for Learning 3 District School Board Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud Pilot Contacts Serge L Demers, Directeur adjointProgrammation M-12e sdemers@csdccs.edu.on.ca Numéro de téléphone: 647-522-5437 Pilot Title Longitudinale Research: Blended Learning in Numeracy at the Intermediate Level Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l'Est ontarien Marius Bourgeois, coordonnateur responsable de l’apprentissage au 21e siecle bourmu@csdceo.on.ca 613-675-4691 Ext:209 Marius Bourgeois, coordonnateur responsable de l’apprentissage au 21e siecle bourmu@csdceo.on.ca 1-800-204-4098/ 613-675-4691 Ext:209 Transform the Classroom Through Innovative Teaching Practices Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales Mona Caruana, Coordonnatrice de la technopédagogie mcaruana@csdcab.on.ca 807-343-4065 «United to Succeed» in Writing Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l`Ontario Simon Fecteau, Surintendant adjoint Simon.fecteau@cspne.ca 705-264-1119 Ext: 227 Technology Supporting Learning Conseil scolaire de district des écoles catholiques du SudOuest Yves Mainville, Coordonnateur de la technopédagogie mainyves@csdecso.on.ca 519-359-0000 A Training and Supporting Model: Increasing Technopedagogical Capacity in CSDÉCSO Schools Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l'Est ontarien Cloud-based Learning Environments (D2L / Google Apps) 4 Brief Pilot Descriptor This project will Implement blended learning in Grades 7 and 8 in order to reduce achieving gaps in numeracy and to promote subject integration. More training and professional development will be offered to develop teachers’ skills. Using the 5 guiding principles of the study «What did you learn in school today?», this project will support Grades 6 and 7 teachers in developing their skills to implement 21st century classrooms. This project will assess the impact of digital tools on students’ engagement and achievement. Intermediate and secondary level teachers will use the D2L platform and Google Apps to plan, share and collaborate while learning on the use of these tools with students. This project seeks to increase collaboration between Grade 5 to 8 students from different schools in order to improve written communication skills based on authentic texts and significant situations by using Information and Communication Technology. This project will examine the viability of having secondary level students bring their own devices (BYOD) to assess the effect of technology use on student engagement, autonomy, initiative, selfregulation and learning. This project will implement a training model that aims to develop teachers’ skills and abilities to integrate technology in teaching and learning practices. Professional learning communities centered around teachers’ knowledge and skills with regard to the pedagogical use of digital tools will be included in the methodology. District School Board Conseil scolaire Viamonde Pilot Contacts Anik Gagnon, Adjointe à la surintendance gagnona@CSViamonde.ca 905-637-3940 Pilot Title Improve Teaching and Learning Practices Through the Use of Technology DSB Niagara Dino Miele, Chief Information Officer dino.miele@dsbn.org 905-641-1550 Scaling Grade 9 Math Innovation Beyond the Early Adopters DSB Niagara Dino Miele, Chief Information Officer dino.miele@dsbn.org 905-641-1550 DSB Ontario North East Linda Knight, Director of Education. linda.knight@dsb1.edu.on.ca 705-360-7689 Key Success Factors in Providing Effective, Differentiated Online Math Homework Support for Grade 11 and 12 Students Improving Student Learning Through the Use of Technology Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB Joanna Boudreau, Student Success Leader – Principal 905 890 0708 x24327 Joanna.boudreau@dpcdsb.org Andy Kwiecien, Academic Coordinator for Technology Based Learning. andy.kwiecien@dpcdsb.org Targeting the Grade 7 and 8 Levels to Study the Impact of Blended Learning Environments in Science, Math and Language Arts 5 Brief Pilot Descriptor Developing teachers' skills in using technology and innovative teaching practices through collaboration, co-planning and sharing between them is the core focus of this project. It is anticipated that this professional learning approach will promote the use of the differentiated instruction and the integration of a variety of digital resources. This project builds on the 2011-12 work of an evidence-based professional learning protocol that resulted in increased teacher ability to integrate technology into grade 9 Applied and Academic Math. By increasing the scope of this professional learning model, this project will inform a scalable and sustainable professional learning district plan. Brings to scale “just in time”, personalized learning that supports Math homework, engagement and achievement. With a focus on writing, reading and mathematics, this project investigates the use of technology (iPads) as an instructional aid to increase student achievement. This project expands the Ministry’s blended learning initiative into the elementary panel for Science, Math and Language Arts teachers. District School Board Durham Catholic DSB Pilot Contacts Lynn Jeffs, Consultant for ICT and Science K – 12 lynn.jeffs@dcdsb.ca 905-576-6150 Ext: 2245 Pilot Title Developing iPadegogy Durham Catholic DSB Michele Faux, eLearning Contact Michele.Faux@dcdsb.ca (905) 576-6150 x2750 i-Triple A: Improving Attitude and Achievement in the Applied i-Science Classroom Durham DSB Tim Ralph, Technology Officer, Program Services Department tim_ralph@durham.edu.on.ca 905‐666‐6303 Grand Erie DSB Lynda Kilpatrick, Teacher Consultant, Information Technology 519-754-1606 ext. 287208 Lynda.kilpatrick@granderie.ca Brenda Blancher, Superintendent of Education brenda.blancher@granderie.ca 519-756-6309 Ext: 281153 DDSB Digital Campus: Enabling Cloud Resources and Learning Opportunities through Google Apps for Education Technology and Pedagogy Tipping Point: Achieving a Paradigm Shift That Transforms Teacher Practice Greater Essex County DSB Chris Knight, Teacher Consultant chris.knight@gecdsb.on.ca 519-255-3200 Ext: 10354 or Cell: 519981-1650 The Impact of Tablet and Mobile Technology in the Elementary Classroom 6 Brief Pilot Descriptor Through this project, teachers support each other in a collaborative inquiry as they discover how iPads can be used to allow students to capture, develop and publish their learning in creative, engaging and multi-dimensional ways in elementary schools. This project investigates the improvement of student engagement and achievement when integrating online resources with lesson plans and assessment in Grade 10 Applied Science. Brings to scale a collaborative working environment and virtual learning space for device agnostic connections to teaching and learning resources. The focus of this project is twofold: one is to evaluate the Grand Erie District School Board’s 5 year initiative to integrate technology into every classroom by measuring short term knowledge & skills outcomes and intermediate term beliefs and behaviour, specifically, transformed teacher practice outcomes. Secondly, it seeks to learn from teachers what supports they need and what barriers they face in shifting their practice to seeing and using technology through a pedagogical lens (Grades 5-8, Junior and Intermediate self-contained Special Education classrooms and Secondary Math and Canadian and World Studies). This project will explore the impact of the skilful use of tablet (iPads) and mobile technologies on students’ cognitive learning needs in JK to Grade 8. District School Board Greater Essex County DSB Pilot Contacts Chris Knight, Teacher Consultant chris.knight@gecdsb.on.ca 519-255-3200 Ext:10354 Cell: 519-981-1650 Sonia Ellison, Curriculum Coordinator. ellisons@hcdsb.org 905-632-6300 Ext: 206 Pilot Title Building Capacity and Opportunity for our Formal and Informal School Leaders Halton DSB Grant Davidson and Jeff Catania, Instructional Coordinators, School Programs Department. davidsong@hdsb.ca cataniaj@hdsb.ca 905-631-6120 Ext: 454 Bring I.T.! Halton DSB Grant Davidson and Jeff Catania, Instructional Coordinators, School Programs Department. davidsong@hdsb.ca cataniaj@hdsb.ca 905-631-6120 Ext: 454 David Hansen, Assistant Superintendent of Education: ICT hansend@hwcdsb.ca 905-525-2930 Ext: 2960 Jared Bennett, 21st Century Learning Consultant Jared.bennett@hwdsb.on.ca 905-527-5092 Enhancing Learning through Cloud-Based Learning Environments Halton Catholic DSB Hamilton Wentworth Catholic DSB Hamilton Wentworth DSB Blended Learning in the Classroom Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Supporting the Development of the Learning Commons Integrating a Blend of Board and Ministry Provisioned Tools: Creating Easy Access to a Broad Spectrum of Resources Peter Joshua, Superintendent peter.joshua@hwdsb.on.ca 289 237 8655 7 Brief Pilot Descriptor Brings to scale increased leadership capacity for formal and informal school leaders to promote the effective use of technology for teaching and learning. Using the Ministry’s blended learning resources this project will explore the conditions for success in blended learning environments across grades and the curriculum. This project will support job-embedded inquiry involving groups of teachers from multiple schools in co-planning, co-teaching and reflecting on lessons involving personal technology. It will focus on student learning and engagement to determine which Bring I.T.! strategies are most effective for various subject areas and purposes. Brings to scale cloud-computing to support collaboration, feedback and knowledge management for students and staff. Brings to scale a BYOD strategy for teaching and learning within and beyond the walls of the school. This project will seek to provide teachers and students with equitable, centralized access to board and Ministry-provisioned tools. This rich and authentic learning environment will lead to increased teacher adoption, student engagement and achievement. District School Board Hastings and Prince Edward DSB Pilot Contacts Amanda Allison, DeLC/eLC aallison@hpedsb.on.ca Therese McMahon, Literacy Coordinator tmcmahon@hpedsb.on.ca Tammy Billen, Numeracy Coordinator tbillen@hpedsb.on.ca 613-966-1170 Ext 2113 Sean McDadse, Learning Coordinator sean_mcdade@hpcdsb.edu.on.ca 519-245-2440 Pilot Title "Inquired and Wired!" Inquiring about Blended Learning, K-12 Huron-Superior Catholic DSB Toni Nanne-Little, Superintendent of Education/Student Success Lead toni.nannelittle@hscdsb.on.ca 705-945-5411 Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB Tanys Howell Principal of Student Success tanys_howell@kprdsb.ca 705-742-9773 Ext: 3124 Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century - Pragmatic implementation of a Learning Management System / Blended Learning Electronic Portfolios in the Grade 10 Careers and Cooperative Education Programs Huron-Perth Catholic DSB Brief Pilot Descriptor This project applies a teacher inquiry approach to identifying student learning needs. Teachers learn to leverage the provincial Learning Management System (LMS) and blended learning strategies to enrich the learning environment and develop 21st Century learning skills, and offer differentiated learning in secondary and elementary schools. Learning for Life: Developing a This project focuses on creating a personal Personal Learning Network learning network using the provincial LMS, with Grade Eight Students OSAPAC/Board software, web 2.0 tools and personal electronic devices for Grade 8 students. Through technology, students will be learning 21st Century skills at school, on the bus, and at home, enabling anytime, anywhere learning. With the creation of personal learning networks, the goal is to allow students in rural areas who have long bus rides to and from school to be able to mobilize their learning while they are in transit – taking the first step to realizing that a learn anytime, anywhere world awaits them. 8 The focus of this project is to increase use of the Ministry provided Learning Management System / Blended Learning by educators, students and parents in secondary schools and Grades 6-8 elementary classrooms. This project focuses on the use of the e-portfolio tool contained within the provincial Learning Management System for use in instruction and assessment in Careers and Cooperative Education programs. District School Board Keewatin Patricia DSB Pilot Contacts Scott Urquhart, Supervising Principal, Student Success Leader scott.urquhart@kpdsb.on.ca 807-223-5311 Ext: 299 Pilot Title Improving an Integrated Assessment Based Instruction Model with 21C Technology Keewatin Patricia DSB Scott Urquhart, Supervising Principal, Student Success Leader scott.urquhart@kpdsb.on.ca 807-223-5311 Ext: 299 Mary Cunningham, Superintendent of Instructional Services mcunningham@kcdsb.on.ca 807-468-9851 Building a 21C Learning Organization Kenora Catholic DSB Lambton Kent DSB Joy Badder, Superintendent of Student Achievement – Elementary badderjo@lkdsb.net 519-336-1530 ext. 31263 Lakehead DSB Gino Russo, IT & eLearning Resource Teacher gino_russo@lakeheadschools.ca 807 625 5115 The Innovative Technology Teacher (ITT): Putting Pedagogy First Brief Pilot Descriptor The focus of this project is to further the learning about, and develop instructional precision using 21st Century technology to enhance the assessment based instruction model that is part of the Board Improvement Plan and School Improvement Plan. Brings to scale leadership and learning for all leaders and teachers. This project investigates the impact of part-time designated innovative technology teachers (ITTs) working with classroom teachers to promote effective pedagogy while working to integrate learning technologies. This targeted professional support will provide assistance to teachers as they change instructional practices when using technology. Engaging Students Through This project uses wireless technology (with an Equitable Distribution of iPad) within the school and home environment, as Technology a tool to plan, develop and deliver curriculum in a one-to-one model with staff and students. It involvesw teachers working as a team to plan a continuum of instruction, authentic learning experiences & assessment, Grades 6-8 Numeracy. IT Champions This project continues to encourage innovative Communication, Collaboration teaching practices by expanding growth through and Driving Innovative involvement in a professional learning Teaching Practice community. It will support the creation of a new teacher role (IT Champion) at each school. IT Champions will be a voluntary role and will be coordinated and supported through the Board’s Instructional Services department. 9 District School Board Limestone DSB Pilot Contacts Wayne Toms, Manager ITS tomsw@limestone.on.ca 613 544 6925 x249 Mark Ryan, District Assistive Technology Resource Teacher ryanma@limestone.on.ca (613) 542-9871 Ext. 270 Vince MacDonald, Supervisory Officer Program Department vmacdonald@office.ldcsb.on.ca 519-663-2088 Ext. 42402 Pilot Title Non-Verbal Student Support Brief Pilot Descriptor This project develops effective practices and supports for non-verbal students while developing the capacity of speech and language clinicians and support staff. Collaborative Inquiry for 21st Century Fluencies: Teacher's Use of Instructional Strategies with Assistive Technologies London District Catholic School Board Vince MacDonald, Supervisory Officer Program Department vmacdonald@office.ldcsb.on.ca 519-670-1333 Ext. 42402 e-Portfolios and Blended Learning: Collaborative Inquiry for 21st Century Fluencies and the Assessment, Evaluation of Student Learning Near North DSB Christopher Walkling, Educational Technology Coordinator Christopher.Walkling@nearnorthschool s.ca 705-472-8170 Ext.5066 Blended Learning to Facilitate Diagnostic Assessment and Differentiated Instruction in Mathematics The focus of this collaborative inquiry project is to provide teachers and educational assistants in the Primary and Junior panels with the opportunity to investigate the successes and challenges of implementing assistive technologies. The goal of the project is to provide both classroom teachers and resource teachers with the opportunity to share professional practices through collaborative inquiry to support the effective use of assistive devices with students identified as exceptional. The focus of this project is to identify successful practices for the assessment and evaluation of student learning using e-Portfolios. The London DCSB is committed to implementing e-Portfolios in accordance with a focus on blended learning and e-Community and the Ontario Learning Management System. Teacher use of ePortfolios will provide an integrated structure to host student artefacts. This project extends work from the 2011-2012 21st Century Pilot for System Learning to all grade 9 applied math classrooms in the District. It supports blended learning instructional practice and applied diagnostic assessment using the Provincial LMS. Beyond the use of diagnostic quizzes, teachers will be challenged to London District Catholic School Board 10 District School Board Near North DSB Pilot Contacts Christopher Walkling, Educational Technology Coordinator Pilot Title Near North 21: Building a Digital Age Learning Culture Christopher.Walkling@nearnorthschools.ca Niagara Catholic DSB 705-472-8170 Ext.5066 Mark Di Tomasso, eLearning Consultant mark.ditomasso@ncdsb.com 905 735 0240 Ext: 130 Access, Engagement and Student Learning Using Digital Textbooks Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic DSB Paula Mann, Superintendent of Education mannp@npsc.ca 705-472-1201 Ext: 2271 Learning for All: Making it Differentiated and Personal Northeastern Catholic DSB Ron St. Louis, Superintendent of Education rstlouis@ncdsb.on.ca 705-268-7443 Re-Engaging and Keeping Students Who Left the System 11 Brief Pilot Descriptor differentiate diagnostic instruments. The discussion tool will be used to facilitate meaningful, relevant, inquiry-based math problems. Brings to scale by examining and measuring the effectiveness of leadership capacity building initiatives designed to improve teacher leadership. This pilot attempts to validate that student success can be increased when a digital textbook is used in lieu of a standard traditional textbook due to increased access, adaptability of the textbook for educators and students and the ability to focus attention using highlighting and bookmarks. This project also attempts to verify whether student self-learning improves. Cross-panel school and classroom projects will explore effective instructional practices and the role that mobile technologies serve in providing personalized and differentiated learning to support the engagement and success of all students, particularly those with special needs. This project focuses on students who have left the system prior to graduation, with a focus on Aboriginal students. It will utilize technology to re-engage these youth with interesting and dynamic teaching strategies that tailor the instruction to meet the needs of the individual student. The inquiry focuses on how technology can support and drive innovative teaching practice offering personalized learning that enhances and improves student re-engagement with the ultimate goal of obtaining a high school District School Board Northwest Catholic DSB Ottawa-Carelton DSB Pilot Contacts Mike Belluz, MISA Data Coordinator mbelluz@tncdsb.on.ca 807-274-2931 Ext: 1230 Andrew Parent, ICT Consultant andrew.parent@ocdsb.ca 613-596-8211 x8754 Ottawa Catholic DSB Rob Long, Coordinator - Learning Technologies Robert.long@ocsb.ca 613-224-4455 Ext: 2522 Ottawa Catholic DSB Rob Long, Coordinator - Learning Technologies Robert.long@ocsb.ca 613-224-4455 Ext: 2522 Peel DSB Patrick McQuade, Instructional Coordinator – Instructional Technologies Patrick.mcquade@peelsb.com 905-890-1010 Ext: 2138 Pilot Title iPads in Education - Teaching and Learning in a Digital World Developing an Inquiry-Based Science Classroom, Supported by Personal and Mobile Technology and Digital Resources to Enhance Student Engagement & Achievement Inquiry Learning and Teacher Collaboration – The Impact of Mobile Devices and Digital Resources on Teaching Practice, Student Engagement and Student Achievement From Library to Learning Commons – Evaluating the Impact of Changes in Learning Spaces and the Provision of Digital Resources on the Acquisition of 21st Century Learning Skills iRecord: capturing reading records with the iPad 12 Brief Pilot Descriptor diploma. This project examines the possible impacts of tablet technology in classrooms. This project investigates the use of mobile technology (laptops, tablets, and BYOD devices) as transformation tools in establishing an inquirybased classroom in grade 9 and 10 science, and its impact on student engagement, achievement and credit retention. Teachers are invited to apply to participate in a collaborative inquiry learning project. The inquiry question is framed using the Catholic professional learning cycle (envision/plan, act/sow, observe/nurture, reflect/discern) and undertaken with the intent of improving professional practice and student achievement through the use of digital teaching resources. Brings to scale traditional models of school library to 21st Century Learning Commons including implementation of e-resources, edevices, space and plant considerations and system sustainability strategies. Peel has made a commitment to using PM Benchmarks from K-Grade 2 for leading indicator data. The creation and use of an iRecord App will facilitate the collection of data and offer seamless integration of assessment with student performance, ensuring that data is stored in a single location. District School Board Pilot Contacts Pilot Title Brief Pilot Descriptor Peel DSB Patrick McQuade, Instructional Coordinator – Instructional Technology Patrick.mcquade@peelsb.com 905-890-1010 Ext: 2138 iAssess - Using the iPad as an Effective Tool for Organizing and Collecting a Variety of Differentiated Assessment Evidence Peterborough Victoria Northumberland & Clarington CDSB Jonathan Bibby, Superintendent of Schools and Learning Support Services jbibby@pvnccdsb.on.ca 705-748-4861 Ext: 226 ICT - Interpret, Create and Talk about Math Provincial Schools Natalie Vader, Resource Consultant Natalie.vader@ontario.ca 613-967-2830 iPod / iPad Project Rainbow DSB Judy Noble, Student Success Leader noblej@rainbowschools.ca 705-523-3308 Ext: 8226 Blending Engagement and Assessment: Benefitting Students by Bringing Technologically Innovative Practices to the Mathematics Classroom This project uses the iPad to support assessment of, as and for learning through the collection and triangulation of data. The project will create an iPad assessment app. The app will allow teachers to capture evidence of student data from a variety of sources (observations, conversations and products). This project allows teachers to incorporate handheld devices into mathematics instructional strategies (three-part lesson, Bansho, Gallery walk etc..) and facilitate the collaboration inherent in these strategies through the sharing of 4-5 handheld devices in each class. Providing students with the tools to differentiate learning and to interpret, represent and communicate with their peers and share possible solutions and strategies will improve student engagement, selfefficacy and the ability to solve problems. This project builds on the 2011-2012 focus and builds capacity for personal technology use for students (specifically iPads and iPods) in the classroom to support learning. This will be achieved by making technology available to teachers and identifying the support they require to feel confident in using these devices for classroom instruction. This project is informed and builds on the Near North 2011-2012 Pilot for System Learning. It incorporates a wider stratum of assessment strategies from grades 7 to 10. Teachers will be supported as they utilize and/or develop a broad range of responses to the results of student assessment FOR learning data. 13 District School Board Pilot Contacts Pilot Title Rainy River Kevin Knutsen, Principal of School Support Services kknutsen@mail.rrdsb.com 807-274-9855 Teaching and Learning in a Digital World Renfrew County Catholic DSB Jaimie Perry, Superintendent of Education, jperry@rccdsb.edu.on.ca 613-735-1031 Tablet Technology and the Collaborative Classroom Renfrew County DSB Stephen Blok, Instructional Technology Leader bloks@renfrew.edu.on.ca 613-433-2012 iPossibilities: Supporting Inclusion, Engagement and Achievement for Students With Learning Disabilities. Simcoe County DSB John Dance, Superintendent of Facility Services jdance@scdsb.on.ca 705-734-6363 Minds on to Action Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB Mary Puopolo, Superintendent of Schools, Secondary mpuopolo@smcdsb.on.ca Digital Citizenship and Learning in the Cloud 14 Brief Pilot Descriptor This project investigates the role of digital resources (such as Premier Tools, Clicker 5) and applications on mobile digital devices that are integrated into classrooms through a job embedded model, then students will become more engaged due to increased independence. This project supports grade 8 teachers in a meaningful collaboration about how to effectively utilize tablet technology in the classroom and build student conceptual understanding for becoming increasingly selfdetermined, critical thinkers. Connecting with the philosophies of Education for All and Learning for All, this project will develop teacher capacity for the effective use of assistive technologies, specifically iPads and iPods, for students with learning disabilities. As an extension of our Minds on Media from last year, the focus is on teachers as leaders in their classrooms. A core of teachers across the District are currently using innovative teaching practices embedding technology in the classroom. This pilot will build teacher capacity by using a Minds on Media professional learning cycle at regional forums. Teachers will explore various technologies and the successes/challenges of implementation in classrooms. The goal will be to have a hub of expertise in every region to further support job-embedded learning. Brings to scale improved student writing and improved attitudes towards writing and learning supported by a cloud-based environment District School Board St. Clair Catholic DSB Pilot Contacts 705.722.3555 Deb Crawford, Superintendent of Education deb.crawford@st-clair.net 519-627-6762 Ext 242 Pilot Title Brief Pilot Descriptor AT and it's Impact on Students Working Towards the Provincial Standard The goals of this project are to build student and teacher capacity regarding the best practice for the integration of assistive technology into the curriculum through collaborative inquiry. Increasing student achievement in literacy at the grade 5 and 6 levels using assistive technologies and creating a network of Program Resource teachers and classroom teachers who have developed expertise in the integration of assistive technology at their schools are targeted goals. This project involves embedding technology in an early learning environment. A two pronged approach focussing on teachers and students includes: for teachers using technology as a tool to document student learning and communicate the learning to all stakeholders; and, for students using technology to increase engagement in inquiry and play-based activities, increase interest and participation in social situations and increase verbal fluency. This project builds capacity for the effective daily use of the provincial Learning Management System (LMS) among teachers and administrators. Sudbury Catholic DSB Nicole Snow, Superintendent snown@scdsb.edu.on.ca 705-673-5620 Ext:212 Technology and Early Learning Superior-Greenstone DSB Donna Fry, Secondary Principal, DeLC (District eLearing Contact) dfry@sgdsb.on.ca (807) 886-2201 Ext: 24 Superior-North Catholic DSB Katie Maenpaa, eLearning Contact / District eLearning Contact (eLC/DeLC) kmaenpaa@sncdsb.on.ca 807-824-2553 Gidget Davidson, Learning Technologies Coordinator 519 452 2000 ext.20015 Best Practices in Online Learning: Leveraging the LMS to Increase Student Engagement and Achievement Blended Learning: Building Capacity in Our Educators Thames Valley DSB Signature Learning Experiences for the 21st Century Learner 15 This project continues to build teacher capacity for the effective use of the Ministry Blended Learning approach. This project focuses on providing teachers with professional learning and hands-on experiences that embed the use of a variety of technology District School Board Pilot Contacts g.davidson@tvdsb.on.ca Thunder Bay Catholic DSB Charlene Cavanagh, Coordinator of Elementary Programs ccavaganag@tbcdsb.on.ca 807-625-1584 Cindy Carr, e-Learning Contact ccarr@tbcdsb.on.ca 807-625-1542 Educating for the Future Preparing for the World Thunder Bay Catholic DSB Charlene Cavanagh, Coordinator of Elementary Programs ccavaganag@tbcdsb.on.ca 807-625-1584 Cindy Carr, E-Learning Contact ccarr@tbcdsb.on.ca 807-625-1542 Gen Ling Chang, Chief Academic Officer – Teaching and Learning GenLing.Chang@tdsb.on.ca 416-394-3934 Jeff Hainbuch, Superintendent of Education WR3 Family of Schools jeff.hainbuch@tdsb.on.ca 416-394-3934 Leading for the Future Preparing for the World Toronto DSB Pilot Title Developing a Model of eLearning and Innovative Pedagogy: Teachers as Designers of Problem-based Learning with Technology 16 Brief Pilot Descriptor tools, within the context of the curriculum expectations, differentiation (voice and choice) and authentic challenges to provide “signature learning experiences” for students in the 21st Century classroom. This project provides a fully integrated collaborative community of learners focusing on the instructional core and supporting 21st Century learning outcomes. Through the use of web 2.0 collaborative and knowledge-building tools, teachers will investigate exemplary Mathematics resources to support their work and grow as professionals. Brings to scale leadership development that enables all leaders to initiate, sustain and build capacity for new pedagogical practices This project seeks to: develop a blended learning environment that consists of synchronous, asynchronous and job-embedded learning as the architecture within which educators from 3 levels of the system – classroom, school and district learn together as professional learning communities engaged in one of three areas of inquiry; gain pedagogical understanding of how technology changes teaching practice when educators use technology as tools to connect students’ inside and outside school learning as part of challenging and compelling problembased learning; and, understand how technology can be strategically used as a key lever in scaling District School Board Pilot Contacts Pilot Title Toronto Catholic DSB Lori DiMarco, Superintendent of 21st Century Learning and AICT lori.dimarco@tcdsb.org 416-222-8282 Ext.2641 The NeXt Teacher Project Toronto Catholic DSB Lori DiMarco, Superintendent of 21st Century Learning and AICT lori.dimarco@tcdsb.org 416-222-8282 Ext.2641 Dianna Scates, Superintendent d.scates@tldsb.on.ca 705-878-6894 The NeXt Administrator Project Rory Grant, eLearning Contact rory.grant@ucdsb.on.ca 613-330-6244 Matthew Robinson, VP of eLearning matthew.robinson@ucdsb.on.ca 613-340-0037 Bill MacKenzie Information and Communications Technology Consultant Bill.MacKenzie@ugdsb.on.ca 519 831 1102 Bill MacKenzie Information and Communications Technology Support Consultant Bill.MacKenzie@ugdsb.on.ca 519 831 1102 Sound Assessment in the Blended Learning Environment: A collaborative Inquiry Trillium Lakelands DSB Upper Canada DSB Upper Grand Upper Grand Innovation and Inquiry Projects Using Technology Brief Pilot Descriptor improvement. This board-wide project seeks to establish a common language that informs and inspires innovation through a 21st Century lens. Project NeXt is a road map and vehicle designed to help educate the NeXt generation of students. Brings to scale leadership programs tailored for all administrators to build 21st Century selfsustaining teaching and learning capacity This project has been established to support innovation and inquiry in the use of technology in K-12 classrooms. Teachers will be invited to submit applications for financial support to further their innovative teaching practice and inquiry projects. This project is designed to couple collaborative inquiry with the blended learning model such that teachers can collaborate to improve assessment practices in blended learning context. Building A Digital Walled Garden Brings to scale the opportunities that digital textbooks provide to engage students in learning, including exploring technical challenges and budgetary implications Exploring Blended Learning in the Cloud Brings to scale cloud-computing to support timely and immediate feedback for all students 17 District School Board Pilot Title Brief Pilot Descriptor Waterloo Catholic DSB Patrick Eby, 21st Century Learning Consultant patrick.eby@wcdsb.ca 519-578-3660 Ext.2331 Teacher Development Through the Use of Interactive Whiteboard Technology (continued) Waterloo Region DSB Mark Harper, Superintendent of Learning Services mark_harper@wrdsb.on.ca 519-570-0003 Ext: 4205 Future Forums Project Waterloo Region DSB Mark Harper, Superintendent of Learning Services mark_harper@wrdsb.on.ca 519-570-0003 Ext: 4205 Mary Beth McCuen, Coordinator of Student Support Services mtersignimccuen@wellingtoncdsb.ca 519-830-9071 Scalability of Future Forums Project – Development of a Digital Learning Strategy The focus of this project is based within the innovative teaching practice, and this project will support working with teachers using release time to refine their teaching practice to integrate 21st Century fluencies and skills within their everyday teaching using both interactive projectors and software. This cross curricular inquiry-based project uses a variety of technology tools and requires students and teachers to work collaboratively across schools to address key curricular expectations in Civics, English and Careers. As well, students develop a sense of efficacy that leads to improved student achievement and engagement. Brings to scale leadership strategies for integrated, curriculum-based teaching and learning Mary Beth McCuen, Coordinator of Student Support Services mtersignimccuen@wellingtoncdsb.ca 519-830-9071 Joe Sisco, e-Learning Contact joe_sisco@wecdsb.on.ca (519) 253-2481 Assistive Technology Coach Wellington Catholic DSB Wellington Catholic DSB Windsor Essex Catholic DSB Pilot Contacts Bridging the Gap for Students with Learning Disabilities Learning with Tools2Go Google Applications for Education in the WECDSB 18 The goal of this project is to increase the effective use of assistive technology across the District. The project focuses on teacher understanding of the student needs addressed by assistive technology and teacher ability to support student use of over 400 SEA laptops in the District. Brings to scale professional learning and coaching for teachers in the area of Special Education assistive technology. Brings to scale collaboration in a cloud-based environment to improve learning and increased student achievement. District School Board York Catholic DSB York Region DSB Pilot Contacts Brian Arruda, ICT Program Consultant; brian.arruda@ycdsb.ca 416-221-5051 Ext. 13044 Todd Wright, Curriculum Administrator – ICT todd.wright@yrdsb.edu.on.ca 905-727-0022 Ext: 3373 Pilot Title Destination Reading Enhancing Learning through Cloud-Based Learning Environments 19 Brief Pilot Descriptor This project seeks to improve literacy skills in early years by offering approaches that differentiate learning. Brings to scale cloud learning spaces for collaboration and knowledge building for teachers and students.