Meaningful Use:Getting the Most out of Your Digital Education Program

Matt TullmanPresident & Co-Founder, digedu

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What’s Your Learning Style?

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We've reached a point in education where not just teaching models but also teaching tools are

evolving.

Rotational ModelsStudents rotate between modalities, including small groups, projects, one-on-one instruction, interactive lessons on a device, etc.

StationRotation

Students rotate on a fixed schedule

among classroom-based learning

modalities.

IndividualRotation

Students rotate on individually customized

schedules among learning

modalities.

FlippedClassroom

Students rotate on a fixed schedule between teacher-guided practice

during school and online delivery after school.

LabRotation

Students rotate on a fixed schedule among locations on the campus.

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Other Models

FlexModel

Students move on individual schedules

among learning modalities in which online learning is

the backbone.

Enriched Virtual Model

Students divide time between on campus and online for each individual

course.

A La Carte(Hybrid) Model

Students take one or more courses entirely online while also taking some

entirely classroom-based courses.

HistoryClass

MathCourse

Science Project

ScienceClass

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TeachingTools

LMS

Teaching Tools

Apps

SIS

ContentCreators

& Curators

AssessmentTools

OER & eBooks

Games

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Online Learning Provider

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AdaptiveLearning

Tools

Bridging the Gap

Technology Use Meaningful Technology Use

5 Million iPads in US K-12 Schools

Nearly 90% of teachers report that both they and their students use technology in class

85% of teachers rate their schools poorly on use of digital assessments to inform instruction

More than half of teachers report tech use does not have a positive effect on student achievement

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How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Holistic Planning

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Budgeting & Implementation

Training, Staffing, & Support

Policies & Culture

Measurement & Improvement

Academic Goals & Curriculum

Instructional Models

Tools, Content, & Platforms

Devices & Infrastructure

How to Achieve Meaningful Use:Academic Goals & Curriculum

RedefinitionTechnology allows for the creation of new

tasks, previously inconceivable

ModificationTechnology allows for significant task

redesign

AugmentationTechnology acts as a direct tool substitute,

with functional improvement

SubstitutionTechnology acts as a direct tool substitute,

with no functional change

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Start with the end in mind to ensure technology furthers school and district goals and allows teachers to substantially improve instruction.

How to Achieve Meaningful Use:Instructional Models

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Curriculum Assessment

Instruction

Learning Goals

Holistic ApproachEnhanced byTechnology

Instructional Models Station Rotation Lab Rotation Flipped Classroom Individual Rotation Flex A La Carte Enhanced Virtual

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How to Achieve Meaningful Use:Tools, Content, & Platforms

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How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Infrastructure

72% of public schools lack high-speed internet access.

Devices:• 1:1 vs. Shared• Age Considerations• Intended Application

Bandwidth:• Bottleneck Problem• Traditional Solution• New Technologies

Internet

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Considerations for Choosing a Device

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Tablets+ Inexpensive option+ Instant boot-up+ Long battery life− Issues with some web apps− Difficult to type− Small screen

Net/Chromebooks+ Inexpensive option+ Better production capabilities+ Long battery life+ Larger screen with full keyboard− Limited offline capabilities− Issues with some web apps

Laptops+ Better production capabilities+ Larger screen with full keyboard− Short battery life & long boot-up− More expensive option

How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Budgeting

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Cost Categories

• Infrastructure• Devices• Systems Integration• Digital Content & Tools• Human Capital• Professional Development• Communications & Evaluation

Funding Sources

• Federal Funds• State & Local Funds• Philanthropic Grants & Donors• Leasing

How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Implementation

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StrategyOne-Size-fits-all or “School Choice”Phased or Full Speed Ahead

ProcurementUnboxing & Setup

Project management: Roles & Responsibilities

How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Training

46% of teachers report that they lack the training needed to use technology effectively with students.

Initial Training

Coaches

Continual Learning

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How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Staffing

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Example Approaches:

KIPP Empower: 3-tiered staffing model with Lead Teachers, Intervention Specialists, and Instructional Assistants

Summit Public Schools: Skill-based teacher development system that places teachers in one of 4 levels: basic, proficient, highly proficient, and expert

Cornerstone Charter Health High School: Pods of 75 students work in an open space with teacher teams consisting of Relevance Managers, Rigor Managers, and Success Coaches

How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Support

Tech Support

Safety Blanket

Instructional Support

50% of teachers report not being adequately supported when using technology.

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How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Policies

Device Breakage

Taking Devices Home

Minimum Use

Staying on Task

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How to Achieve Meaningful Use: Culture

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Values

Equity

Innovation

Care

Support

Collaboration

Execution

What Does Great Blended Learning Look Like?

"As a result of using technology in the classroom, student engagement has skyrocketed. They are more accountable, as using devices requires more responsibility, which a lot of adolescents are seeking. Students are no longer hiding from opportunities to learn and instead, they are embracing these experiences.”

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What Does Great Blended Learning Look Like?

“I have a classroom of 50 middle schoolers. It's so many students in one room that sometimes not all of them get desks - they have to share tables or just work sitting in chairs. Obviously, things can get loud and crazy with that many kids, but when I get out the tablets, they behave. The technology engages them and keeps their attention.”

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What Does Great Blended Learning Look Like?

“Suddenly, my introverted students found their voices; they feel empowered to share their opinions. Online discussions have allowed students to write more expressively and provide valuable peer-to-peer feedback. There appears to be more of a purpose and level of dedication behind their writing, because they are writing to their peers.”

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What is Meaningful Use?

Meaningful use of technology refers to students‘ consistent use of technology in the classroom to learn content and demonstrate understanding of new knowledge and skills. Meaningful use of technology should be considered to be a seamless process in which the teacher is not teaching the technology, but rather the students are using the technology to acquire and make use of new knowledge. Students should have access to technology to support the acquisition of skills necessary for life in the 21st century.

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Instructional ModelsLook at your technology program from a holistic perspective - think about how the instructional model relates to the curriculum, the tools, and the learning goals.

BudgetingConsider all possible cost categories for your technology program. Some may be obvious, like devices, but some may not be – like systems integration or professional development. Do your research on funding sources and consider the full spectrum of possibilities.

Elements of Blended Learning Success

Academic Goals & CurriculumDo more than what you could with just a pencil and paper. Use the SAMR model to analyze your technology program, and aim for Redefinition. Start with the end in mind to ensure technology furthers school and district goals and allows teachers to substantially improve instruction.

Tools, Content, & PlatformsDiscover the full spectrum of technology tools available to schools. Set learning goals first, then choose the right combination of tools that will enable student achievement.

TrainingBased on the teacher population at your school, consider the level of initial training educators need. Then, continue to build on their knowledge via coaching and collaboration.

InfrastructureUse your learning goals to guide decisions about device selection. Keep user ages and intended uses in mind. Make proper bandwidth a priority, keeping in mind that it can be a significant barrier to use in the classroom.

PoliciesStudents should have guidelines around BYOD programs, device breakage, and staying on task, while teachers should have a clear understanding of expected minimum use of technology in the classroom.

SupportEnsure teachers have a safety blanket of support around them at all times – both technological and instructional support. This strengthens confidence in the technology program and allows for a seamless learning experience for students.

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PlanningPlan thoroughly to present technology as a means to accomplish district goals for student performance targets.

ImplementationDetermine the way in which the program will be rolled out, how the project will be managed, and where roles and responsibilities lie.

StaffingTransitioning to digital learning can mean big changes are needed in terms of staffing and roles. There are unlimited possibilities when planning for this; see what has worked for other schools and use their examples to determine what works best for you.

CultureHaving a strong culture in place is vital to the success of a technology program roll out; make this a priority.

References

Blended Learning Models - Christensen Institute

List of Technology Tools - Ed Tech Map

Technology Use Statistics – Software & Information Industry Association

SAMR Model - Schrock Guide

Meaningful Use – K Robertson, Arizona State University

Blended Learning Implementation – Digital Learning Now!

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Meaningful Use:Getting the Most out of Your Digital Education Program

Matt TullmanPresident & Co-Founder, digedu

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