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Freedom to Learn
Michigan’s One-to-One Teaching & Learning Initiative
Michigan Technology Directors’ Conference
October 6, 2006
Leslie Wilson & Scott Wooster
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Purposes of Today’s SessionPurposes of Today’s Session
Update on Michigan’s One-to-One Program
o Current status
o Evaluation results
o Impact & lessons learned
A Technology Directors’ perspective and experiences implementing a One-to-One Program
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FTL is a complete education FTL is a complete education package which…package which…
…transforms the learning environment from teacher-centered to student-centered, leading to:
• Enhanced student engagement & achievement
• Improved access to educational opportunities for all
FTL is not a “Laptop for Kids” program
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Program Status, 2006-07Program Status, 2006-07
Michigan Participation
200 buildings across 100 school districts
FTL Program Totals
HP Laptops – 26,060
Alternative Devices – 932
Total Devices – 27,000 (1,200 Teacher)
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FTL Impact Research Questions FTL Impact Research Questions (University of Memphis)(University of Memphis)
To what degree did FTL:
o Enhance student learning and achievement in core academic subjects?
o Develop student’s 21st Century workforce knowledge and skills?
o Increase equal educational opportunities through ubiquitous access to technology?
o Foster effective use of the wireless technology through systematic professional development?
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The DataThe Data
Direct classroom observationso 76 Freedom to Learn 6th grade classrooms; 34 hours
of observations 60 during random whole grade observations 16 during planned targeted observations
Evaluation Surveyso Students 4,245o FTL Teacher 279o Lead Teachers & SuperCoaches 79o Professional Development 1,330
TOTALTOTAL 5,9335,933
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The Data ShowsThe Data Shows
Positive trends/results in the following areas:
o Direct Instructiono Independent Seatworko Cooperative Learningo Project-Based Learningo Computer for Deliveryo Integration of Subject Areaso Experiential, Hands-on Learningo Technology as a Learning Toolo Teacher as Coach
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The Data Shows (cont.)The Data Shows (cont.)
Significant increases in:
o Student discussions
o Students’ independent research
o Computer activities across multi-curricular activities
o Meaningful as opposed to low-level computer activities
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Keys to Success in One-to-One Keys to Success in One-to-One Teaching and LearningTeaching and Learning
The Lessons LearnedThe Lessons Learned
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Must haves…Must haves…
• Planning
• Leadership
• Tech Prep & Tech Support
• Professional Development
• Evaluation
• Formative
• Summative
• Policies
• Assistance
• Expectation Management
• Communications
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Introducing:Introducing:
Scott Wooster
• Technology Director of Chelsea School District!!
• Freedom to Learn Statewide Technology Consultant
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FTLFTLTechnical PerspectiveTechnical Perspective
Scott WoosterScott Wooster Director of Technology ServicesDirector of Technology Services
Chelsea School DistrictChelsea School District
[email protected]@gmail.chelsea.k12.mi.us.us
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Technical PerspectiveTechnical Perspective
Why run a Why run a Laptop Laptop
Program?Program?
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Technical PerspectiveTechnical Perspective
LaptopLaptopProgramProgram
No LaptopNo Laptop
ProgramProgram
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Technical PerspectiveTechnical Perspective
Because it’s Because it’s the right the right
thing for kids.thing for kids.
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Technical PerspectiveTechnical Perspective
Computer Time Without a Laptop Computer Time Without a Laptop ProgramProgram 45-50 minutes a day with a computer 45-50 minutes a day with a computer
classclass 40-80 minutes a week40-80 minutes a week
Computer Time With a Laptop Computer Time With a Laptop ProgramProgram Daily in any subject areaDaily in any subject area
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Our PerspectiveOur Perspective
Buy in from everyoneBuy in from everyone Training, Training, TrainingTraining, Training, Training Methodical Implementation PlanMethodical Implementation Plan Test, Test, TestTest, Test, Test
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Train, Train, TrainTrain, Train, Train
Train your administrators, teachers Train your administrators, teachers and para pros. Then train them some and para pros. Then train them some moremore
Train the studentsTrain the students Educate the parentsEducate the parents
The more knowledgeable the people are using the equipment, the better it will be taken care of.
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Methodical Implementation Methodical Implementation PlanPlan
Test out what you are trying to Test out what you are trying to accomplish on a small scaleaccomplish on a small scale
Get it right the first timeGet it right the first time Wireless plan is criticalWireless plan is critical
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Saving TimeSaving Time
Spend your time up frontSpend your time up front Create three partitions on the laptopsCreate three partitions on the laptops Imaging by the teacherImaging by the teacher Be your own service providerBe your own service provider Have swap outsHave swap outs Separate logins for school and homeSeparate logins for school and home Create procedures for repairCreate procedures for repair
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What the Future HoldsWhat the Future Holds
Wireless TechnologyWireless Technology More Technology in our student’s More Technology in our student’s
handshands Open systems vs. Closed systemsOpen systems vs. Closed systems
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What the Future HoldsWhat the Future Holds
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Create Three Partition Hard Create Three Partition Hard DriveDrive
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Thank You!Thank You!
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Visit us on the Freedom to Learn Visit us on the Freedom to Learn website!!website!!
www.ftlwireless.org
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Thanks for listening!Thanks for listening!
Leslie Wilson
(517) 335.0453
Scott Wooster
(734) 433.2208, ext.6077