The Leading Edge: Transformative Leadership for 1:1 Implementation TCEA February 2016 Julia Fischer, Clarity Innovations clarity-innovations.com Julia Fischer Julia is an educator and Professional Development Strategist for Clarity Innovations. Her experience as middle school classroom teacher using innovative teaching methods led to her first roles as an educational trainer. From there she moved into a district level position where she oversaw professional development for the ed-tech department and now supports professional development for large scale ed-tech initiatives. Julia also supports preservice secondary educators as a part-time faculty member for California State University Fullerton. clarity-innovations.com 2 Session Goals 1. Discuss the current landscape of education technology; 2. Learn about the K-12 Blueprint model developing a vision for transforming teaching and learning; 3. Review free tools to support the implementation of your vision; and, 4. Get help choosing the right device. clarity-innovations.com The Changing Landscape of Education Technology clarity-innovations.com The evolution of technology in education clarity-innovations.com The New Landscape of Instruction ESTABLISHED PUBLISHERS HIGH STAKES ONLINE ASSESSMENTS: DRIVERS NEW INNOVATORS MICROSOFT APPLE ` clarity-innovations.com GOOGLE AMAZON Enabling Learning Transformation Mobile Device Innovation Platform and Services Innovation Infrastructure Innovation Curriculum & Assessment Innovation Analytics Innovation clarity-innovations.com Personalization 7 The Next Wave of Innovation Sleek, Thin, Fanless, and Full Function Wireless Charging Station Integrated LTE 802.11AC + NFC RealSense Voice and Facial Recognition Digital Inking clarity-innovations.com Developing a vision for transforming teaching and learning clarity-innovations.com Defining your ed-tech vision Ask Questions Gather Stakeholders 1 2 Review Models Identify Resources 3 Choose a Device 4 Establish your vision Create and implement your (technology) plan clarity-innovations.com 5 1. Ask questions 1. What are the critical outcomes of one-to-one technology implementations? 2. What does personalized or student-centered learning look like for your schools, teaches, and students? 3. How ready is your community to support largescale technology initiatives? 4. Who are your partners in this effort? clarity-innovations.com 2. Identify and gather stakeholders Host a Summit clarity-innovations.com Run a P.O.C. Conduct a Survey 3. Review models of success (and failure) clarity-innovations.com 4. Identify Resources: Personalized Learning Guidebook “Personalization only comes when students have authentic choice over how to tackle a problem. A personalized environment gives students the freedom to follow a meaningful line of inquiry, while building the skills to connect, synthesize and analyze information into original productions.” - Diana Laufenberg, SLA www.k12blueprint.com/personalized-learning-guide clarity-innovations.com Intel’s K-12 Blueprint The K-12 Blueprint offers resources for education leaders involved in planning and implementing personalized learning technology initiatives. • Addresses core areas necessary for results including Leadership, Policy, Funding, Infrastructure, Curriculum, and Professional Development • Profiles of success with one to one initiatives • Toolkits of adaptable materials www.k12blueprint.com clarity-innovations.com Professional Development: Intel® Teach Elements – Convenient, just-in-time professional development for busy teachers – Compelling eLearning content, including animated eLearning tutorials, interactive learning exercises, and offline activities – Free online, on CD, or hosted online in learning management systems – Practical, with action planning to implement new approaches to instruction Intel® Teach Elements Overview Assessment in 21st Century Classrooms clarity-innovations.com Collaboration in the Digital Classroom Inquiry in the Science Classroom ProjectBased Approaches Thinking Critically with Data Educational Leadership Professional Learning Communities Effective use of technology Instructional Content for Educators Project-based approaches Personal learning network with robust discussion forums and free resources Inquiry-based questioning and learning Webinars for Educators Training support clarity-innovations.com http://engage.intel.com 5. Choose the right device clarity-innovations.com Collaboration Windows* 8 Chromebook* Students can save work to their personal home drive, a school’s common drive, or to the device’s library using standard file systems. By default, Chromebooks save everything to the cloud making it easier for schools that manage. clarity-innovations.com Android* Android devices integrate seamlessly with Google Apps, as well as other web-based tools. Amplify System offers unique K-12 collaboration features. Compatibility Windows* 8 W8 devices support formats that students need to view, create, and share content. This includes the full versions of Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Flash, and Java. clarity-innovations.com Chromebook* Intel-based CB devices support Flash, and the full capabilities of Google Docs/Sheets/Slides. Android* Intel-based Android devices support limited versions of Google Docs/Sheets/ Slides. Microsoft will soon release Office for Android. Manageability Windows* 8 Chromebook* Android* W8 devices support multiple users and can be managed remotely via industry-standard management tools. Chromebooks can support multiple users, and can be managed remotely with Google’s web-based, device management console. Android devices can support multiple users. Google Admin Console and Google Play for Ed provide for easy setup and management of users, apps and policies. clarity-innovations.com Cost Windows* 8 Chromebook* Android* Win 8 2-in-1s and convertibles are more durable, have aslong or longer battery life, and include a full keyboard and touch capability. Chromebooks are more durable, have as-long or longer battery life, and include a full keyboard. New touch models are being introduced. Android devices cost less than iPads. Many apps that cost money in the iTunes Store are free via Google Play. clarity-innovations.com Learn more at www.k12blueprint.com clarity-innovations.com Thank you! Julia Fischer Clarity Innovations jfischer@clarity-innovations.com clarity-innovations.com