Tablets for Teachers “Technology Integration that Works”

1. Tablets for Teachers “Technology Integration that Works” Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, KY

2. Presented by: Cary Petersen, Executive Director, Information Technology Sharon Shrout, Director, Computer Education Support (Instructional Technology) Donna Bryant, Education Technology Teacher Mary Beth Singleton, Education Technology Teacher CES 10/2010

3. Jefferson County Public Schools Large Urban School District of 97,915 students More than 54.9% of JCPS students receive free or reduced price lunches 83% of the teachers have a Master’s Degree or Higher Student to Computer ratio – 4.25:1 CES 10/2010

4. Technology Environment Positive: • Islands of technology excellence in many schools • One-to-One Pilot started 2004-2005 • JCPSeSchool – District’s virtual school • JCPS Online – District-wide Learning Management System • Online technology assessment system – CASA (Computer Application Skills Assessment) • CSILE – Knowledge Forum in 17 schools • Data Warehouse CES 10/2010

5. The Situation • Computers being under utilized in many schools. • School observation process indicated that very few teachers (10% to 15%) were using technology for teaching. • Many teachers didn’t have a workstation or the workstation was the oldest machine in the classroom. • The 2003-2004 Principals’ survey indicated that technology was the least beneficial of expenditures for improving instruction. CES 10/2010

6. Before we even get started! CES 10/2010

7. Before we even get started! $30 million spent on computer technology . . . not helping students learn CES 10/2010

8. How can we change? Dedicated computer for the teacher Replace the standard overhead projector with computer as the primary instructional tool Train teachers how to embed technology into their curriculum CES 10/2010

9. Desktop vs. Laptop Desktop PC • Was approximately $200 less at the time of purchase. • Stationary system • Because of lack of quality systems for students, teachers tended to share their computers with their students Laptop • Portable for teachers to take home to get comfortable • The unit would not be shared with the students • How could we afford this? • How could we not afford to purchase these? CES 10/2010

10. Convertible Tablets Similar laptop capabilities. Tablet could be used with the digital projector with the stylus as an interactive whiteboard. Tablets were about $300 more. Fewer vendors had the convertible tablets. CES 10/2010

11. Why Tablets Are Great Require relatively little training Support richer data entry – Digital pen allows for more intuitive input More productive Potentially less obtrusive More accessible More precise Smaller Mobile CES 10/2010

12. Bottom Line The Tablet PC has features that are not available when using an overhead projector or standard PC. Teachers can use the inking features to highlight specific details within an instructional presentation, word processing document, or spreadsheet to enhance and strengthen the learning process. CES 10/2010

13. Getting Teachers Comfortable Digital projector – effective instructional use Training –incorporating tablet into instruction Embedded PD – applications and content area specific CES 10/2010

14. Technology Integration Project(TIP) CES 10/2010

15. Technology Integration Project (TIP) Designed to increase the integration of technology into classroom instruction by providing each teacher with: • Tablet PC • Digital Projector • Professional Development • Classroom Coaching CES 10/2010

16. TIP Objectives Increase teachers’ technology proficiency Provide new and improved means of instructional delivery Boost student achievement through more engaging classroom instruction CES 10/2010

17. Training – the first …yet, the most important step! CES 10/2010

18. Initial Training TabletPC basics Windows Journal Ink Flash Cards Inking in Office products Linking tablet features to instruction CES 10/2010

19. Embedded PD/Follow-up support NetTrekker KET Encyclomedia BrainPop Windows Journal SMART Notebook PowerPoint MS Ink Flashcards ePD Endorsement/JCPS Online/ TIP Resources /CLICK MS Photo Story JCPS Website/Instructional Links CES 10/2010

20. Training Evaluation Comments CES 10/2010

21. This is an excellent tool. . . I cannot wait to use this with students! CES 10/2010

22. This is totally awesome! CES 10/2010

23. Finally something that replaces my overhead projector and is actually technology based. CES 10/2010

24. I am excited to get to use this laptop . . . CES 10/2010

25. Every teacher in the system needs this computer! CES 10/2010

26. Implementation 2005 – Year 1 Target math teachers in middle school and 5th grade (300+ teachers) Summer PD and school based coaching Education Technology Teachers worked with classroom teachers CES 10/2010

27. Transforming classroom instruction The change begins… CES 10/2010

28. Transforming classroom instruction • Overheads pushed to the corner • Stylus becomes more important than chalk • Daily notes archived instead of existing in the moment • Archived notes available to students in printed or electronic format CES 10/2010

29. Class in action – everything in use CES 10/2010

30. Implementation 2006 – Year 2 Over 700 teachers from every school in the district received the technology Focused on high school math, middle and elementary science Summer PD was changed from 12 hours to 6 hours School based PD continued with the Education Technology Teachers working with classroom teachers Trained 154 School Technology Coordinators (STC) during the year for better support for Year 3 Collegial support from Year 1 Math teachers CES 10/2010

31. Year 2 Observations The “Year 1” Middle school math teachers were observed using technology in 91% of their classrooms. High school math teachers were as successful as the middle school math teachers. More teachers requested the technology for their grade or subject area. Continued strong support from the Assistant Superintendents and Principals. Teacher enrollment increased for summer technology classes. CES 10/2010

32. Implementation – Year 3 • Approximately 2,300 teachers were trained in the summer • Over 1,100 elementary teachers • Over 1,200 middle and high school teachers • Six hour PD sessions were scheduled to handle up to 50 teachers per day. • ETT’s continue to provide instructional support to classroom teachers • STC’s provide technical support • Collegial support was present at every school • Enlisted support from district instructional coaches • Approximately 400 additional teachers were trained during the school year. CES 10/2010

33. Year 3 Observations All schools participated. Remaining teachers eagerly anticipated the technology for their grade or subject area. Enrollment for summer technology classes increased with each year of TIP implementation. Project success exceeds original expectations! CES 10/2010

34. Scope • In the first three years of TIP we were able to train over 3,500 teachers in all disciplines (i.e., math, sciences, language arts, arts and humanities, and social studies) and grade levels. • 2005 – 300+ teachers • 2006 – 700 teachers plus 154 STCs • 2007 –2,300 teachers plus approximately 400 additional teachers during the year • Summer 2008 1,918 additional teachers received this training. • Finished the project for all 5,700 teachers two years earlier than projected. CES 10/2010

35. Student Benefits Observations indicate increased student engagement in the classroom, because teachers used many resources (i.e., film clips, photos, Web sites) to command their attention. Teachers inking on electronic versions of curricular materials allow students to closely follow instruction. Teachers invite the students to write on the tablet when answering questions which adds another dimension of excitement and engagement for students. CES 10/2010

36. Teacher Comments The kids love to do problems on the Tablet! And….of course, every day I have to match the Journal page and pen color with my outfit. Sharon Mudd, JCTMS CES 10/2010

37. Impact on Student Achievement Students have access to more information Information and notes are more organized for presentation, visually and exciting More interactions with students and teachers surrounding technology Teachers sharing resources they’ve created Builds a community in the room, students want to teach and participate CES 10/2010

38. Impact on Teacher Practice Lessons are more systemic and planned Tablet allows for more creative teaching Technology has become important to teachers As teachers’ comfort level increased, a more collaborative classroom environment evolved Collegial support increases Greater participation in additional technology based PD Instruction becomes more engaging while addressing diverse learner styles TIP assists teachers in meeting technology goals and standards CES 10/2010

39. Typical activity: • A teacher has the ability to annotate, critique, and analyze student work using ink features for whole class instruction. • Middle school math and science as well as other content area teachers have their curricular materials “printed” into Windows Journal which gives them the ability to write on the documents when reviewing with students. They have the ability to save the completed work to review again as well as print out materials for students who are absent and miss instruction. CES 10/2010

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41. Teacher Comments The best thing is being able to scan worksheets/ lab sheets or samples and actually be able to draw directly on the Tablet. This really helps my kids. Then I save many of the files and print them for absent students or for my ECE collaboration teacher so they can review with ECE students for extra help. Robi Schultz, Iroquois Middle School CES 10/2010

42. Teacher Comments I am able to save any annotations I make on our notes for the day and post them online for absent students to have a copy. Since many classes are at different levels my annotations vary, thus I have different notes posted online. It saves the hassle of students having to rely on another student for notes. Lacey Brown Eckels, Farnsley Middle School CES 10/2010

43. Measuring Impact on Instruction CES 10/2010

44. Data Sources Principal and teacher surveys Professional Development Classroom observations Achievement Data CES 10/2010

45. Principal Surveys CES 10/2010

46. Teacher Survey CES 10/2010

47. Professional Development TIP Begins Attendance CES 10/2010

48. Random Classroom Observations 84% CES 10/2010

49. Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) Proficient and Distinguished went up 21.23% Note: National Average for urban districts was 5% increase for Proficient and Distinguished for the same time period (Source: Urban Educator – May 2008). CES 10/2010

50. Overall Impact • 11.46% reduction of Novice level • 21.23% increase at the Proficient and Distinguished level • 84% of the teachers used technology as part of their instruction • Teachers’ technology skill levels and their ability to use technology in the classroom in meaningful ways increased. • Principal surveys showed that • 86% felt the program increased student achievement, • 96% felt it increased student engagement, and • 96% supported expanding the program. CES 10/2010