A District-Wide Blended Learning Environment
Using a Combination of Technology and Print
The way we
define, organize
and provide
educational
services must
change to meet
the needs of
students in the
times in which
we live.
We live in an age of
exponential change in
which knowledge is
created and obsolete
at an accelerating
pace.
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Safety
Differentiation
Assessments
Student Engagement
Web-based
Efficient
24/7 Connection and
Communication
Mobile
Global Integration
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College/Career Ready
Easy Accessibility
Universal Design
Learning
Management Systems
Current Events
Life Skills
Immediate Feedback
Student-based
21st Century Technology
Establish 21st Century Classroom K-12
Online Learning and e-Books/Textbooks
Online Dual Credit
BYOT—Bring Your Own Technology
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Grades 6-8: In place currently
Grades 9-12: To be added 2014-15
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98% middle/high students own a digital device.
27% of students say their laptop is their most
important tool in the backpack.
38% of students say they can’t go 10 minutes
without using a digital device.
75% of students say they would not be able to
study without technology.
46% of students say they are more likely to do
their homework if it is on their digital device.
80% of students use digital devices to write or
research for class homework.
Source: www.educationnation.com
How and why?
Today we must
provide students with
exceptional
learning experiences
that prepare them for
life and career in a
world of exponential
change.
We must engage their
interest, gain access
to their time, and
make our time more
effective.
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Heavy textbooks to bring
home in backpack
“I forgot to bring my book
home.” “I left my homework
at home.”
Days to grade 175+
assignments
All students doing same
homework assignments
Arranging a place to meet
for group projects
Time spent locating text,
looking up vocabulary
Driving to another campus
to learn
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Mobil learning anywhere
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Cloud access
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Digital formative assessment
& Instant feedback
Customizable homework &
Differentiation
Shared documents with
classmates without leaving
home
Instant vocabulary
accessibility
College classes while in the HS
Communication with teachers
24/7 through web access
Standard
Aligned Test Items
Standard Description
LA.5.L.39.b
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LA.5.L.39.c
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Use a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence.
Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes,
thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the
sentence (e.g., it’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct
address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
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Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate
titles of works.
LA.5.L.39.d
LA.5.L.39.e
LA.5.L.41.a
LA.5.L.41.b
LA.5.RI.10
Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting
2, 3, 5, 7
references as needed.
Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and
comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or
9 , 10 , 11 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 phrase.
12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17
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28 , 29 , 30 , 31
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes
and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g.,
photograph, photosynthesis).
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the
text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the
text.
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Averages
Gap between Benchmark and Semester
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Next year, we will begin a
that is:
networked
collaborative
interactive
personalized
engaging
always available…
To Place Our Students in a Networked Learning Environment,
We Began by Selecting Content First, then Network and 1-to-1
Technology to Deliver this Content
1:1 Technology
BYOT &
1200
Chromebooks
Connectivity &
Management
Increased Bandwidth
Wireless Infrastructure
Content &
Change of Practice
Project Management
Embedded Professional Development
Pearson - Digital Curriculum
While change can be difficult, properly preparing all
stakeholders through providing good
communication, training, and support are the key
to our successful implementation
Students
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BYOT/District vision for a preferred future in the digital
age , etc.
Parents
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District website, Face to face meetings, etc.
Staff
Digital Academy/Professional Development, etc.
Program
Print
Cost Savings Notes
Digital
Math 6-8
$125,231.40
$125,231.40
$0.00
Math 9-12
$387,600.00
$216,507.60
$171,092.40
ELA 6-12
$350,664.12
$195,459.48
$155,204.64
Science K-12
$725,000.00
$450,000.00
$275,000.00 *estimated quote
Social Studies K-12
$725,000.00
$450,000.00
$275,000.00 *estimated quote
$2,313,495.50
$1,437,198.40
$876,297.04
This cost savings will allow our district to
reallocate funds for greater accessibility, speed,
and filtering of information through a more
comprehensive network for learning.