1,300 iPadsand Counting!

Lake Zurich CUSD95’s 1:1 Initiative

continuous learners

responsible, caring citizens

Inspiring…

In a global community

Eric HamiltonAssistant Principal for Curriculum & InstructionLake Zurich High School

To describe our planning and implementation process

To inform you of how and why we are employing student workers

To describe how and what information was presented to the Board of Education

To share our experiences, successes, and challenges

Objectives

My Technology Background

Continuous learners

How Did We Get Here?

Core Team Creation

Fall 2011: Discussion of Cell phone/PED use

February 2011: Cell phone/PED pilot

2011 – 2012 School Year: Cell phone/PED for everyone

February 2012: Comparison of tablets

2012 – 2013 School Year: iPad pilot

February 2013: Board of Education Proposal

2013 – 2014 School Year: 1,300 iPads

2014 – 2015: Add 1,100 iPads

2015 – 2016: Add 1,100 iPads

Started with a team of four teachersEnvironmental Science

One course, two levelsAdvanced Placement and co-taught with

Special Education Teachers were intentionally selected

Tied to curriculum developmentTime and resources givenFocus for Instructional Technologist

Pilot Team

Data Collection and Evaluation

Grade distribution in comparison to previous years

Percentage of students with hands on device during random class periods

Anecdotal data from teachers

Anecdotal data from students

Use of all of the data in the presentation to the Board of Education

Updating the Board of Education

Provided one update to Board of Education in the late Fall

Video of students using the iPad

Prior to the presentation, key members of the Board were invited to come into classes to observe and interact with both students and teachers

Lessons observed were using Back-Channel for class discussion and the results of “flipping” a lesson

Provided time for Board members to speak with teachers to discuss progress

Background Work

Core team continued to meet and discuss progress

As needed, the core team would invite other stakeholders and influential people ($) to meet with the team

Observed New Trier High School’s 1:1 program and met with the D214 Technology Director

Proposal to Board of Education

Tied student actions to district mission statement

Focused on 21st Century Skills

Emphasized the skills of collaboration, communication, creation, and curation

Referenced Board Member visits

Presented data on the positive impact on teaching and learning

Described how students individualized the learning process

Defined funding options for the Board of Education

Proposal Process for Teachers

Based upon observing other schools, we developed a proposal process and evaluation rubric for teachers

The information was provided to teachers in advance

Any interested, non-submitting teacher, was invited to evaluate the proposals using a Google Form

Results were tabulated and reviewed

Communication to Staff

Spring presentation to faculty

Outline of process moving forward

Professional development

iPad distribution timeline

Teacher Roll-out

April roll-out

Use of the PSAE days for professional development

Use of the May institute day for professional development

Final exam days for distribution to select teachers

Core area teachers of a freshman class

Three days over the summer for professional development and planning

Professional Development Focus

Focus of professional development: Demonstration and modeling of how to integrate aspects

of the iPad into the classroom Time to work in teams to modify or create curriculum

that successfully integrates the technology to enhance student learning

April 23 or 24 Collaborate, communicate, create, and curate, while

planning lessons and working with students June 11

Google Forms, Edmodo, and integration time June 27

iMovie, AppleTV, and integration time August 22

Mastery Manager online and integration time

The expectation is to move from one letter to the next on the SAMR model.

SAMR

New District Tech Assigned to support district

iDevices K-12.

Former Apple store Genius for the last 5 years.

Will be dividing time between all buildings providing support for district iDevices.

Additional IT Assigned to support HS and

Middle Schools with Alice

Curriculum and Instruction focus

New Student Tech Group

6 High School Students providing a student Genius bar to the High School students during lunch.

Work this summer to train and help prepare the 1200 1 to 1 iPads.

Leverage them to build How to and answer forum questions to expand the help to the middle school students through the forum.

iAgents

Six students three seniors, one junior, and two

sophomores. Out of 77 applicants Skills assessment, teacher

recommendations, interview Assisted students in setting up the iPad Created training hand-outs Created training videos During the school year:

Will assist students during lunch periods Will monitor support forums and will

respond to posts Will create training videos for students and

teachers As a means to provide additional support for

students, an online help desk has been created

Forum Help Desk

A place for “how to”s and to see previous posts and answers

Is monitored and has be an lz95.org or lz95.net to post

iAgents answer forum questions during their shifts. Middle school students can post questions for answers

iAgent Help Desk

Monthly report

Student Roll-out

Total number of iPads to distribute: 1303 Online registration

Daytime and evening hours available 30 students per hour Self-paced set-up process

Total distributed over seven days: 1195

Self-paced training Approximately 30 to 40 minutes to

complete set-up Students were able to individualize the set-

up At their pace Hands-on Fully engaged Significant number of those trained

receive accommodations during the school year

Video of iPad Orientation

Acceptable Use Policyand Parent Letter

All parents and students signed the Acceptable Use Policy

Parents signed an iPad permission letter Use of District Technology is a privilege CUSD 95 retains sole ownership and right of possession of the device Parents/guardians must supervise their children’s tablet use at home and discuss

Internet safety

The District will repair or replace damaged equipment resulting from normal use The iPad is covered with Apple Care + which provides a two-year warranty and

includes up to 2 incidences of accidental damage coverage A $50 fee is incurred for the first incident and a $75 fee for the second

Teachers with iPads

1 on 1 training Lunch and Learn opportunities

Four first semester create, collaborate, curate,

communicate, and organize while planning lessons and working with students

Google Forms Notability iMovie AppleTV Edmodo Mastery Manager online

Remaining Faculty

iPad distribution during final exams in January

Self-paced set-up Lunch and Learn opportunities

Four second semester create, collaborate, curate,

communicate, and organize while planning lessons and working with students

Google Forms Notability iMovie AppleTV Edmodo Mastery Manager online

Successes

Courage of staff Ability to take risks

iAgents Students helping students Culture of ownership

Individualization of learning At student’s own pace

Spill-over to other classes Especially freshmen classes

Momentum with teachers Desire to learn and move forward

Challenges

Patience Success breeds desire Have vs. Have-nots

Teaching students to use the device educationally Games vs. Notability

Avoiding “app addiction” Making sure the set-up is done

in advance Time

Questions? Contact Information

What questions do you have?

Eric Hamilton Lake Zurich High School Eric.hamilton@lz95.org (847) 540 – 4112