1. Transformational LeadershipMaureen Cohen Director of Curriculum Mendon-Upton Regional School District mcohen@mursd.org maureenmcohen@blogspot.com @mcohenmursd

2. Objectives To understand and apply change models to 1:1 change (change learning curve, change model, steps to leading change)To identify barriers to 1:1 and ways to overcome themTo develop a framework for transformational leadership skillsTo begin the visioning of the 1:1 learning environment 3. Step 1: Understanding Change 4. Imagining the Possibilities 5. Imagining the Possibilitieshttp://youtu.be/YEls3tq5wIY 6. The Change Curve Elisabeth Kubler-Rosshttp://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_96.htm 7. Activity: Where are they now? 8. Using the Change Curve 9. Overcoming Barriers to Change 10. 1st Order Barriers TimeAccess to TechnologySupportSchedulingLeadership 11. Steps to Overcome First Order Barriers ScheduleLonger classes (blocks) lead to higher integrationAccessEasy availability of technology increases use Access in classrooms increases use for high level purposes, rather than labs/carts Dont rely on central locationsincrease in mobile technology/spaceTimeTime to meet with mentors Time to be trained and to practice using technologiesSupport LeadershipMentor teachers with technical skills assist with ongoing, as-needed support Make technology integration a priority in PD Relate trainings to content areas Students as trainersDevelop a shared vision and promoting innovating change Strong commitment and modeling by principal 12. 2nd Order Barriers 2nd Order Barriers Teacher Beliefs and Attitudes Teacher Technology Skills 13. Steps to Overcome Second Order BarriersTeacher Skills Teacher Beliefs Need a sense of control Feel levels of success Learn how to link to student learning and content areas Innovative thinkers and constructivist views See relevance to student learning Leaders need to encourage risk-taking Need to observe others successful using technology Be part of the development of shared vision for technology use 14. The changing role of leadership A schools technology efforts are seriously threatened unless key administrators become active technology leaders in a school (Anderson & Dexter, 2005, p. 74). The educational leaders new mission must now include designing and implementing new strategies to help teachers recognize, understand, and integrate technology with teaching and learning in the classroom (Creighton, 2003, p. 2). 15. Understanding Transformational Leadership 16. Transformational Leader Idealized InfluenceInspirational MotivationPurpose Driven. Role Model. Walk the talk Inspiring. Inspire followersIndividualized ConsiderationPeople Driven. Genuine concern for needs of followersIntellectual StimulationInnovating. Challenges followers to be innovative and creative 17. Idealized InfluencePurpose Driven. Role Model. Walk the talk SlideShareShare presentationsScoopitArticle curationYoutubeScreencasts, VideosUstream.tvStream live eventsFormsFeedbackDocumentsCollaborationBook ClubOnline discussionTwitterFacebook Principal BlogGoogle AppsEdmodo 18. Inspirational MotivationInspiring followers Why How WhatSimon Sinek, How great leaders inspire action.Whether theyre individuals or organizations, we follow those who lead, not because we have to, but because we want to. We follow those who lead, not for them, but for ourselves. And its those who start with why that have the ability to inspire those around them or find others who inspire them. Simon Sinek 19. Individualized ConsiderationPeople Driven. Genuine concern for needs of followers 20. Intellectual StimulationInnovating. Challenges followers to be innovative and creative 21. Building a Quality Planning Team Enough key players so that those left out cannot block progress All relevant points of view should be representedPosition PowerLeadership Group should have enough proven leaders to drive the change process.ExpertiseCredibility Group should be seen and respected 22. What is your vision for 1:1 learning?http://daynurseryindy.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/day-nursery-students-chat-via-skype/ 23. Qualities of Vision Imaginable Convey a clear picture of what the future looks likeDesirable Appeal to the long-term interest of stakeholdersFeasible They contain realistic and attainable goalsFocused Clear enough to provide guidance in decisionmakingCommunicable Easy to communicate and can be explained quickly 24. Communicating the Vision Simple Vivid Repeatable Invitational 25. Examplecreate a movieVision of 21st Century Learning: http://youtu.be/n81ZehzJSfQ 26. ExampleCreate a tagline. What will be your mantra? 27. Grafton 1:1 Learning Initiative 1:1 Learning Initiative To extend and expand learning beyond the school day-anytime, anywhere learning To support all learners to achieve higher levels of learning through personalized learning and equal access to technology To provide authentic and relevant learning experiences To increase student engagement and productivity To increase 21st century skill development in collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, and global awareness.Why? We are creating a 21st century school and shifting to mobile technology integration is a 21st century model, which places students at the center of their own learning. http://11learning.grafton.ghs.schoolfusion.us/modules/grou ps/integrated_home.phtml?gid=3095182&sessionid =d9ca603746e90ed2a84b667c06b8726e 28. Bedford/Natick Bedford High School iPad ProgramNatick: 1:1 Student Laptop Program To greatly enhance availability of access to information and communications technology Bedford Benefits: Increased student engagement, authentic learning, better connections to learning styles, integration of current information. http://www.bedford.k12.ma.us/h ome/bedford-high-school/575ipad-faq.html Digital Conversation Initiative is to employ technology in ways that improve teaching and learning through increased student engagement. Engaging these students and making education relevant is criticalfor our schools to continue to effectively and fully prepare the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. 29. Mendon-Upton Miscoe-Hill Middle School Goals Student acquisition of 21st century skills Support of implementation of the Common Core State Standards Teaching Digital Citizenship Transforming Instruction Commitment to going paperless Commitment to use of digital texts http://www.mursdipad.info/p/ho me.html 30. Millis 1:1 Personalized Learning Initiative Millis Middle School: 1:1 Personalized Learning Initiative1:1 Goals The goals for Personalized learning are embedded in the district vision: to empower students to be self-directed, life-long learners and leaders who know how to communicate, collaborate, think critically and be creative problem solvers. Extend Learning Beyond the School Day Increase Student Engagement and Productivity Increase 21st Century Skill Development Promote Self-Directed Learning Support Personalized Learning http://www.millis.k12.ma.us/s ervices/edtech/1to1 31. Waltham/Lynnfield Waltham 1:1 Learning InitiativeLynnfield 1:1 Initiative To increase student engagement and productivity through personalized learning and equal access to technology To extend and expand learning beyond the school day-anytime, anywhere To provide authentic and relevant learning experiences To increase student achievement and academic rigor To promote inclusion by providing opportunities that level the playing field for children with disabilities in general education classrooms. To increase 21st century skill development in collaboration, communication, critical thinking and problem solving, digital literacy, and global awareness http://www.walthampublicschools.org/1to1L earning.pdf Allow easy access to technology and best prepare our students for the 21st century. everywhere learning Increased critical thinking opportunities Valuable instructional and assessment tool Opportunities for online textbooks and up-to-date information. Enhanced student and teacher collaboration. Increased opportunities to differentiate instruction https://sites.google.com/a/lynnfield. k12.ma.us/technology/future-goals 32. Uxbridge/Shrewsbury Uxbridge HS: iPad initiativeShrewsbury MS: Personal iPad Program Quote: the learning landscape just got even bigger. We want our students, who are living in the 21st century, to have a 21st century educational experience. Program Goals: enhance innovation, collaboration, motivation, and efficiencies Increase educational opportunities for as many students as possible by reducing financial barriers to personal learning devices Build a sustainable program Partner with families to promote safe and responsible technology use 33. Sudbury/Weston Sudbury 1:1 Pilot Personalized learning and differentiated instruction Enhanced student engagement, motivation, and ownership for learning Access to student work facilitating ongoing formative assessment Enhanced opportunities for group and project-based learning Enhanced opportunity for collaboration, within and outside the school and district Enhanced access to primary source information Improved student work flow Decreased emphasis on technology as a discrete topic or subject Minimization of traditional resources http://learninginsudbury.com/11resources/Weston 1:1 iPad Program Provide access to rich content Allow for space/time independence of learning Assist students with executive functioning skills and communication tools Provide pragmatic productivity tools for production of student work and demonstration of understanding Prepare students for their future academic lives within the digital world as we know it. https://sites.google.com/a/my.we ston.org/ipadsupport/home/rationale 34. Belmont High School Innovative Teaching Initiative Providing students with iPads in a one-to-one model creates opportunities to improve students 21st century skills for critical thinking, collaboration, data gathering and analysis, oral and written communication, and technological competence, among others The one-to-one model provides students with greatly increased opportunities to practice and provides teachers with multiple opportunities over the course of the year to assess students. Specifically, we anticipate students will become more engaged and capable in research, creative projects, argumentation, demonstration, summaries, and other artifacts that grant evidence of growth of knowledge and skills. http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/bps/Families/Innovation-FAQs 35. Your turn for visioning Is it aligned to your why? Can you envision what it would look like in action? Is aligned with your school core beliefs/values? Is it simple, repeatable, vivid, and invitational? 36. How to become a Lead Digital Learner Smackdowns (sharing of Cybrary Mans best practice with tech Educational Web Sites under 2 min at fac mtg) Worlds of Learning Tech Thursdays digital badges Feedlyto follow other Twitter chats---#edchat, blogs #sschat Teachers Channel EdCamps EdPerspectivesgoogle hangout monthly