Teaching, not tech-ing: how Google technology enables learning in FE
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The document outlines the implementation of Google tools and Chromebooks at Leeds City College, leading to enhanced independent learning and improved student outcomes. Training sessions for staff on Google platforms facilitated a shift in pedagogy, making learning more accessible and flexible for students. Notable achievements include significant increases in student retention, attainment, and positive feedback on the use of technology in education.
Teaching, not tech-ing: how Google technology enables learning in FE
- 1. Teaching not ‘Tech-ing’ Digifest 2019
- 2. Shareable devices and collaborative tools built for teachers and students
- 3. Boot up in less than 10 seconds, and the battery lasts all day Designed to be simple, affordable, secure, and shareable Lightweight, durable laptops designed for students Shareable devices designed for learning, made for the classroom
- 4. Administer with confidence Manage your classroom Manage all your tasks Collaborate anywhere Communicate your way Tools your entire school can use together, anytime and anywhere
- 5. Leeds City College Steve Hope
- 6. #googleedu Our G Suite Journey - Empowering Staff to Empower Learners Steven Hope - Head of Independent Learning
- 7. #EduTECHAU ● Staff use a wide range of excellent resources, including innovative digital platforms, to motivate students, extend their knowledge and enable them to develop good independent study skills (Ofsted Feb ‘18) ● Teachers use innovative digitally enhanced learning to enable students to make good progress in and out of the classroom. Students frequently access online learning platforms from home and in the college ’s network of independent learning zones (Ofsted Feb ‘18) What Ofsted had to say...
- 8. Our journey to outstanding Strategies that support teachers to be innovative Quick wins with Google - Less reliant on the teacher to evidence learning: ● Managed & auditable learning environment ● Track GLH, history, learning content and collaboration ● Apps that are education focused ● Virtual Classroom - use in and out of college ● Differentiated - each student ‘owns’ their learning ● Online, self marking assessment tools ● Built in literacy tools & assistive technology ● Embedded research tools for higher level skills
- 9. Key Benefits Affordable ShareableSimple Secure Leeds City College has benefitted from: ● Shift in pedagogy and delivery to more independent / online learning ● Increased accessibility for every student - Any Place, Any time, Any where ● Device agnostic learning ● Approx ‘server’ savings of £750,000: 25,000 students with access to unlimited storage in Google Drive ● Approx saving of £1.35m on devices: 4500 chromebooks vs 4500 laptops
- 10. Providing Basic training sessions for staff who were interested and keen to use technology in the classroom. All staff mandated to complete the Google Basics package. The college ran face to face Google level 1 Educator courses on 2 evenings a week lasting for 13 weeks. EXPAND BASED ON USAGE INFLUENCE PEDAGOGICAL CHANGE The demand for Google training is that high that bootcamp delivery has been created to meet demand. With more training and support all curriculum has moved to using G suite for delivery. Started with a small pilot in Engineering with 30 Chromebooks and one cohort of learners. More curriculum teams became navigators (sport, hair and beauty, and Childcare). The usage grew based on impact and feedback START SMALL EXPAND BASED ON USAGE INFLUENCE PEDAGOGICAL CHANGE G Suite is our digital platform for all. We now promote both traditional and non traditional learning. Learning outside of the classroom is a key strength. Key Implementation curve
- 11. Providing Basic training sessions for staff who were interested and keen to use technology in the classroom. All staff mandated to complete the Google Basics package. The college ran face to face Google level 1 Educator courses on 2 evenings a week lasting for 13 weeks. EXPAND BASED ON USAGE INFLUENCE PEDAGOGICAL CHANGE The demand for Google training is that high that bootcamp delivery has been created to meet demand. With more training and support all curriculum has moved to using G suite for delivery. Providing Basic training sessions for staff who were interested and keen to use technology in the classroom. All staff encouraged complete the Google Basics package. The college ran face to face Google level 1 Educator courses on 2 evenings a week lasting for 13 weeks. START SMALL EXPAND BASED ON USAGE INFLUENCE PEDAGOGICAL CHANGE The demand for Google training is that high that bootcamp delivery has been created to meet demand. Advanced practitioners brought into team to give it a TLA focus and mentor staff. Key PD/support curve
- 12. Google confidential | Do not distribute Key Factors for Success Key Factors for Success ROLE MODEL USAGE START THE STUDENTS EARLY FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACES LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM If staff are comfortable to deliver using G suite then student are more supported and this has led to students feeling supported in and out of class, leaving no time for distractions which has led to a decrease in late submissions of work. Using Chromebooks instead of fixed PCs mean that learning spaces are flexible and interchangeable. With the Chromebooks being portable and having a long battery life they can be taken and used in spaces which traditionally were not learning spaces at all. If you get the students using the G suite platform from induction they become familiar with the system and it becomes normality very quickly. Students do a geocache/photo activity using all the tools as one of their first tasks in induction. This has decreased the dropout rate in the first 6 weeks. The students can access G Suite from anywhere and on any device, which has led to an increase in student retention and pushed learning to be 24-7 not just office hours.
- 13. #EduTECHAU Add subheading here What we do and How we do it
- 14. Just enforcing the move to Google doesn’t always work. Staff need to have training, support and guidance for it to be used effectively. Get that right and it’s a game changer “ “
- 15. #googleedu The Pillars we base our PD on There are key Fundamental pillars which we build our PD sessions on and these are: Differentiate in PD Make PD fun and engaging Vary how people can access PD sessions Take your time with PD to get it right...it doesn’t happen overnight
- 16. #googleedu Example...Embedding maths and English PD G:EM New Resources Multi-faceted approach: ● Face to face sessions ● Screencast ● 1:1 Mentoring and support Develop staff Enhancing teaching and learning: ● Face to face sessions ● App development ● Sites Improvement in cross- curricular links New delivery model: ● All lessons include Slides, Docs and Forms ● Differentiated Docs ● Classroom
- 17. FUEL THE FUTURE Learning outside of the Classroom
- 18. FUEL THE FUTURE Independent Learning Zones, LRCs and Chromezones The college has now created 15 Independent learning zones across campuses to embrace learning outside the classroom using G Suite and Chromebooks as the tools and platforms to do this. Students can - Complete supported online study Independent work Get additional maths and English support Digital literacy skills improvement Research and study skills
- 20. Add subheading here The Impact
- 21. #googleedu Our success in brief Of staff have Completed the Google Basics last year Target of 85% for this year 70% Moved from “Requires improvement” to “Outstanding” in Ofsted ratings (14+ Academy) 95% Sport retention rate with Google tools (previously 83%)70% increase in student attainment for Year 11 IT Students EDU WIN S “Outstandin g” of people who passed Google Educator first time 35 staff out of 40 90%
- 22. 40 staff are qualified at Google Educator level 1 or above. We also have 3 Certified Google Trainers.
- 23. #googleedu Deep dive into success Progress rates for our maths and English learners Our focus is on progress and not just ‘passing’ Massive improvements in outcomes for our 14- 16 academy Students are progress and outcomes has been staggering
- 24. Google is great because when you get activities set, it is easier to complete and you can do it on any device. It is better than my old school as we didn't have anything as good as Google so we had to do nearly all of our homework on paper. Google has helped me in my vocational coursework because all of our work gets put up on there so if we miss any we can catch up. This means we don't fall behind. College Student Impact - Learner View
- 25. The students see using technology through Google Drive, Google Hangouts, and the rest of G suite as a "cool" way of learning, but on the flip side as a teacher we thrive on the positivity of students completing work Corey Roebuck - Progress Mentor and Teacher of Sport Impact - Teacher View
- 26. A Suite Day at College
- 28. Supporting professional development 28 Online training and courses Free online access to useful global and local materials Learning communities Google Educator Groups provide grassroots teacher development Partner and trainer network Customized PD for a long-term training strategy Educator certifications Clear and consistent standards for teachers around the globe
- 29. goo.gl/1R4RZz We invite you to attend an Evening with Google for Education, our invitation-only event that brings together distinguished education leaders from across the Midlands. Hosted by Google for Education, the event will take place on Thursday 11th April 2019 at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham.
- 30. Discovery Sessions - a morning session designed for you to experience hands-on G Suite for Education and Chromebooks. Going Further Sessions - an afternoon session experience new ways you can get the very best out of Google for Education. North West (Rochdale, Liverpool, Blackburn) North (Sheffield, Doncaster, Leeds) goo.gl/Cp6B49 goo.gl/UStKDi
- 32. What else does Google offer for education?
- 33. 33 Digital skills Coding Spreadsheets Data visualization Graphic design Website publishing Document formatting Internet search FIle organization Practical life skills Four C’s Organisation Budgeting Event planning Research Group decision-making Creating presentations Resume writing Slides Search Sheets Maps Mail Docs Sites FormsScript Applied Digital Skills Teach and learn practical digital skills using our free project-based video curriculum applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com
- 34. Google AR & VR
- 35. Expeditions AR & VR Teachers can take their students anywhere with VR and AR kits made for the classroom Over 3M students have embarked on an expedition.
- 36. 36 Tour Creator Make a VR tour using imagery from Google Street View or your own 360 photos
- 39. Manage CloudReady just like Chromebooks ● Manage CloudReady exactly like a Chromebook ○ Same Device Management licenses ○ Supports user & device policies ○ Enrolls the same way Chromebooks do ● Unify management across all devices ○ The only option to manage PCs, Macs & Chromebooks under a single policy set ○ Manage older Macs even after EoL ○ Convert PCs running Windows 10, 7, or even XP