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The document outlines a plan for enhancing educational technology use, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and professional development for staff. Success is measured by improved student engagement, achievement, and reduced instructional costs, with notable results including decreased absenteeism and increased homework completion. Key actions include setting measurable goals, selecting appropriate learning management systems (LMS), and fostering collaboration among educators.
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- 1. OED CONTENT How does one do that?
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- 3. NoWarning ■ Devices used as expensive electronic textbooks IF at all ■ No instructional gain ■ Hardware and connectivity issues
- 4. Prior Planning 12 – 24 Month Lead ■ Identify the key administrator(s); provide direction ■ Set specific and measurable goals with the Board – Original goal was that teachers would use the LMS and digital resources at least 25% of the time ■ Provide a head’s up to lead teachers / key users ■ Provide general professional development for all staff ■ Select and/or confirm which LMS to utilize ■ Develop the necessary infrastructure plan and budget
- 5. Improving Student Motivation and Engagement Success Indicators • A decrease in office referrals, detentions and suspensions • A decrease in the number of days absent • An increase in homework completion Results • Reduced from 138 to 28 • 45.8% decrease in days absent • Completion increased from 59% to 76.2%
- 6. Increase Student Achievement Success Indicators • Increase MAP and ISAT scores • Increase the use of formative assessment via Schoology • Increase RTI interventions for struggling students Results • 77% of students met benchmarks in reading; 68% in math ~ highest rate in district • 100% of 7th grade staff reported an increase • The delivery of accommodations and modifications through the use of the tablet has been more than we could have asked for.
- 7. Reduce Ongoing Instructional Costs Success Indicators • Reduction in the paper budget • Decrease in staff absences • Long term reduction in textbook costs as we move to digital resources Results • Saved 30% of paper budget in first year • Staff absences decreased by about 66% • Undetermined at this point
- 8. 6- 12 Months Out ■ Send staff to visit other schools – both those doing well and some that are average ■ Provide clear goals for curricular development – X% units to be developed by …. ■ Provide collaboration time for staff to work with teammates to develop materials ■ Ask staff to each teach at least one OED based unit in the semester prior to implementation ■ Ensure the hardware, infrastructure are in place
- 9. 6 Months Before ■ Develop parent information and hold parent night – Videos can replace meetings after a year or two ■ Provide refresher training to original staff and expanding to other interested staff ■ Review curriculum maps and ensure adequate coverage ■ Review goals with Board ■ Provide opportunities for staff feedback / input on final changes