Next-Generation Learning Personalized Learning and 1:1 Readiness

1. Roundtable Discussion Next-Generation LearningPersonalized Learning and 1:1 Readiness District Administration Leadership Institute Superintendent Summit November 7 & 8, 2013 Michael Droe Solutions Architecture Sr. Consultant-Education

2. Roundtable Agenda • Introductions • Expectations • Discussion Topics • Definitions • Why 1:1? • Critical Components & Considerations or 1:1/BYOD Readiness • Culture & Communications • Policies, Regulations & Procedures • Professional Learning / Transformation • Measurement & Assessment • Next-Generation Learning Communities • Infrastructure Readiness • Enablement Opportunities

3. Introductions Please provide a brief introduction and include: • District or organization? • Location? • Number of students served? • Area served? • Do you have a 1:1 or BYOD program? • If so, how many students are engaged? Confidential

4. IT Simplification & TransformationMichael Droe • Michael has been an active member of the preK-Adult education technology community for more than 25 years with 20 of these in information and education technology management. Most recently, he served in the capacity of Chief Technology Officer for the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, near Los Angeles. His division was responsible for the research, development and deployment of learning and information technologies including networking & communications, software development, facility technologies and educational television. • During this time, several project partnerships with large and innovative technology corporations served to define and develop innovative technology programs and initiatives for the connected K-14 community. The models established by these programs, including a district-wide broadband network with converged voice, video and data, have been reviewed and adopted both nationally and internationally by other agencies and learning institutions including those from the Michigan State Dept. of Education; and institutions in Sweden, South Africa and New Zealand. • In 1997, Michael was recognized with a Computerworld-Smithsonian award for the visionary use of Information Technology in Academia. A case study of his work in community networking is registered as part of the Permanent Research Collection on the history of Information Technology Innovation at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History. Most recently, he was recognized as Administrator of the Year at the 2008 Digital Voice Awards hosted by the Los Angeles County Office of Education for innovative work on a large 1-to-1 student laptop program. Confidential

5. Roundtable Expectations Our Goal To facilitate a meaning group discussion around individualized access and personalized learning that is engaging and helpful. By • Identifying common interests • Keeping a fast pace • Being inclusive and drawing as many people into the discussion as possible Please Remember • Address everyone in the group and not just the facilitator. • Keep comments brief and to the point. • That everyone is welcome to share and ask questions. Confidential

6. Discussion TopicsYour questions, interests and/or challenges (pain-points) • Using your scratch pad, please take 1-2 minutes to brainstorm questions and/or topics of interest.Going for quantity, not quality… • When you have a topic or question, write it down and say it aloud.It’s OK to play off of someone else’s ideas… • After brainstorming, identify and share your top three (3) topics or questions. Confidential

7. Sample TopicsYour questions, interests and/or challenges (pain-points) • What is the relationship of personalized learning to personalized access? • How is “1:1” differentiated from Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD)? • What are the reasons for initiating a 1:1 program? • Are you “ready” for personalized learning through individualized/personalized access? Can this environment be supported and sustained? Why or why not? • Culture & Communications? • Policies, Regulations & Procedures? • Professional Learning / Transformation? • Measurement & Assessment? • Next-Generation Learning Communities? • Technology Readiness? • What processes, policies and procedures do you have to establish and maintain an alignment of the organization’s capabilities and capacities to student and teacher needs? Confidential

8. Discussion Topics (from Thursday’s Roundtable)Your questions, interests and/or challenges (pain-points) • Standardization of equipment • Internet access (challenges) • Delivery of applications (source?) • Maintaining control of content – BYOD - security • Enhancing access to learning opportunities and Internet content • Tracking student progress within customized LP’s via tech. • Policies (use of BYOD) • Types of personalized devices (recommended and effective) • Funding sources and sources of additional support • Professional Learning for all (x2) • Digital citizenship (internet bullying) • Measurement of success skills (mastery-based) Confidential

9. Discussion Topics (from Thursday’s Roundtable)Your questions, interests and/or challenges (pain-points) • Definition of personalized learning? (x3) • Motivation for moving to individualized access • Process and methodology • Measurement/success of program • Security – community communication • Perception of 1:1 – a tech or instructional initiative? Proper approach – design of PD? • What cost avoidance(s) can be realized from program? • For instructional support, how to serve as a resource (coaching & modeling). • Appropriate/recommended device? • Different 1:1 models? • Best-practice for implementation? • Not becoming another layer of complexity for teachers Confidential

10. Discussion Topics (from Thursday’s Roundtable)Your questions, interests and/or challenges (pain-points) • How does 1:1 impact teacher outcomes and expectations. • Change to the culture – using in an authentic model • Change in the teacher’s role • Device management (MDM) • Supporting infrastructure – readiness of infrastructure Confidential

11. Discussion Topics (from Friday’s Roundtable)Your questions, interests and/or challenges (pain-points) • Infrastructure readiness(x2) • Sustainability (including financial) (x5) • Have a plan, but execution… (complexities & time) • What is going to be done differently; how does it change our teaching? Outcomes? (x3) • Professional development (x6) • different levels of readiness • stakeholder inclusiveness • coaching and support capacity • tool and not a tangent • investment to ease teacher fears • Cultural shift • Expectations • Measurements/rubrics (not just anecdotal) • LAUSD security issues Confidential

12. Discussion Topics (from Friday’s Roundtable)Your questions, interests and/or challenges (pain-points) • Platform selection • How to make usable at home (beyond the walls/connectivity) (x2) • Who manages/owns the devices, apps, etc. (mobile device management) • Digital content Confidential

13. Definitions

14. Next-Generation LearningDefinition of Readiness Read-i-ness /’redēnis/ Noun: • Willingness to do something: “a readiness to accept terms”. • The state of being fully prepared for something. Verb:(Dell’s Point-of-View:) • The simplified integration and application of technology tools, processes and people to rapidly establish and continuously maintain an operational state to ensure that the next-generation learning environment is systemic, supportable and sustainable throughout the organization. Confidential

15. Next-Generation LearningDefinition of Personalized Learning Pur-suh-nl-ayzd Lur-ning Verb: • The act or process of acquiring knowledge or skill that is designed or tailored to meet an individual’s specifications, needs, or preferences. --Dictionary.com (concatenated) • Adjusting the pace (individualization), adjusting the approach (differentiation), and connecting to the learner’s interests and experiences. –National Education Technology Plan • The tailoring of pedagogy, curriculum and learning environments to meet the needs and aspirations of individual learners, typically through technology. Personalized learning is not synonymous with individualized, the latter of which is focused on mastery by adjusting the pace of the learner. However, individualized access facilitates personalized learning. Confidential

16. Next-Generation LearningDefinition of Personalized Learning • Attributes of Personalized Learning(from Thursday’s Roundtable) • Student choice • Student groups around like interest • Self-directed discovery • Differentiating the “how” • Anytime, anywhere standards-based learning continuum • Performance-based mastery • “voices & choices” • Teacher as facilitator and “validator” • Assessing for the type of learner and readiness to participate • Self-assessment Confidential

17. Next-Generation LearningModels of Individualized Access One-to-One (1:1) vs. Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) • One-to-one models typically involve a school/district-provided device. • BYOD models typically involve a student or parent-provided and maintained device. • All BYOD models typically includes (or requires) a supporting 1:1 model. • The learning, operational requirements and impacts for both programs to the classroom, school/building and infrastructure are similar. • BYOD programs generally have greater standardization challenges while 1:1 programs have greater logistical challenges. • 1:1 models can be in-school/in-class programs or individually assigned. Confidential

18. Discussion Topics

19. Discussion TopicsTopic #1 – Professional Learning • IT (speeds & feeds) aligned with Instruction & pedagogy • 80 hrs (two weeks) of Professional Development in preparation. • Reflection time is necessary. • Walk-thru’s • Innovation committee to set expectations. • Leadership teams enabled in advance of PD • EIA funding used to engage low-performing students for extended year and used setting for teacher PD – creates a “living lab” for PD. • Need for basic computer skills (professional training) • “Appy Hours” are teacher-centered with presentation of applications with teaching strategy. • “Tech Tuesday” for techy demonstrations. Confidential

20. Discussion TopicsTopic #1 – Professional Learning • Orientation with students and parents. • Is there an opportunity for parents to provide feedback at the end of the orientation for future improvement? • Administrators role-modeling technology • SurveyMonkey survey used to collect PD needs from all stakeholders. Summary is shared with all. Confidential

21. Why Individualized Access?

22. Next-Generation LearningMike’s Top 10 Reasons for Starting a 1:1/BYOD Program • Bring learning and innovation to the student in their native environment. • Prepare students with 21st Century Skills. • Enable new methods of exploration and discovery (for both students and parents). • Close the “Digital Divide2”. • Two words: parent pressure. • Seems like a logical/intuitive next-step. • Lighten the backpack; promise of the e-book. • Must “keep up with the Joneses”, aka market competition. • Aren’t those devices cool-looking? • That’s the trend in the media… Confidential

23. Critical Components & Considerations for Success

24. Continuous Improvement for Next-Generation LearningService Management for Personalized Learning Capacities Capacities Capabilities Capabilities Aligning the capabilities & capacities of technology through knowledge (people) 24 November 7 & 8, 2013 Confidential

25. 1:1/BYOD Individualized Access SuccessCulture & Communications • Purpose— establish and maintain transparent communication regarding: • The Governance model • Stakeholder roles & involvement • Purpose of the program • Expectations & initial impact(s) to the learning environment & culture • Criteria for. and progress towards, program success 25 November 7 & 8, 2013 Confidential

26. 1:1/BYOD Individualized Access SuccessPolicies, Regulations & Procedures • Purpose— establish an expectation (standard) of behavior and process to consistently maximum value within the learning environment that includes: • A minimum state of readiness • Appropriate classroom & education uses • Digital citizenship & literacy • Definition of legal liability • Administrative / parent access • Logistical process (e.g., maintenance) to maintain learning continuity 26 November 7 & 8, 2013 Confidential

27. 1:1/BYOD Individualized Access SuccessProfessional Learning & Transformation • Purpose— prepare and sustain a culture of professional learning and collaboration facilitating a transformation in pedagogy & curriculum: • Professional learning strategies • Project-based / blended learning • Curriculum redevelopment & innovation • Parent involvement / education • IT2 support teams 27 November 7 & 8, 2013 Confidential

28. 1:1/BYOD Individualized Access SuccessTechnology Readiness • Purpose— establish and sustain a cost-effective, innovative, and agile technology infrastructure and support system built for learning continuity to include: • Support processes • Systems, tools, & security • Home / remote access • Data & application integration / SSO • Reliability / continuity • Alignment of capacities & capabilities • Standards 28 November 7 & 8, 2013 Confidential

29. 1:1/BYOD Individualized Access SuccessNext-Generation Learning Communities • Purpose— establish and sustain a thriving community of collaborative learners for all stakeholders that includes: • Digital learning assets • Content management • Synchronous / asynchronous social collaboration environment • Classroom / professional learning communities • Just-in-Time support 29 November 7 & 8, 2013 Confidential

30. 1:1/BYOD Individualized Access SuccessMeasurement / Assessment • Purpose— assess, monitor and report progress relative to identified key performance indicators: • Measurement tools / methods • Education data management / governance • Success criteria reporting • Stakeholder feedback • Continuous improvement 30 November 7 & 8, 2013 Confidential

31. Next-Generation LearningElements of Continuous Improvement for Learning Plan Act Do Check Confidential

32. Next-Generation LearningElements of Continuous Improvement for Learning Plan Act Do Check Confidential

33. Continuous Improvement for Next-Generation LearningConsiderations for Individualized Access Models • Purpose • Expectations & Initial Impact(s) • Criteria for Success • Stakeholder Involvement • Governance Model • Measurement Tools / Methods • Education Data Management / Governance • Success Criteria Reporting • Stakeholder Feedback Systemic • Content Management • Synchronous / Asynchronous Social Collaboration Environment • Classroom / Professional Learning Communities • Just-in-Time Support • Minimum state of readiness • Classroom use • Digital Citizenship & Literacy • Liability • Logistics / Learning continuity Supportable Sustainable • Support Processes • Systems / Tools / Security • Integration / SSO • Reliability / Continuity / Capacities • Standards • Professional learning strategies • Project-based / blended learning • Curriculum redevelopment • Parent involvement / education • IT Support Teams November 7 & 8, 2013

34. Personalized Learning & Individual Access Support

35. Next Generation Solutions & Personalized Learning Dell’s strategy delivers the actionable data, integrated learning platform and IT efficiency schools need to personalize learning and improve student outcomes. Personalized Learning Dell Learning Platform Integrates core education applications and resources needed to address specific learning styles, collaboration and data-driven teaching in an intuitive and engaging interface. Professional Learning Helps educators utilize learning data and new tools and resources to help ensure that improved outcomes are achieved for each student. Education Data Management Gives educators access to traditional education intelligence as well as predictive analytics to increase student and institutional success. Instructional & Assistive Technology Creates learning environments that help all students access information, communicate with others and participate in learning activities. Education Infrastructure Ensures schools and universities have the technology infrastructure and support they need to reach education transformation goals. Virtualization Cloud Data warehousing Support services Storage Co-sourcing Networking Managed services Enterprise resource planning Mobility solutions Consulting services Security Confidential

36. Culture / Communication Next Generation Solutions & Personalized Learning Measure / Assess Policies / Regulations / Procedures Next-Generation Learning Communities Professional Learning / Curriculum Transformation Professional Learning / Curriculum Transformation Dell Learning Platform Integrates core education applications and resources needed to address specific learning styles, collaboration and data-driven teaching in an intuitive and engaging interface. Professional Learning Helps educators utilize learning data and new tools and resources to help ensure that improved outcomes are achieved for each student. Education Data Management Gives educators access to traditional education intelligence as well as predictive analytics to increase student and institutional success. Instructional & Assistive Technology Creates learning environments that help all students access information, communicate with others and participate in learning activities. Education Infrastructure Ensures schools and universities have the technology infrastructure and support they need to reach education transformation goals. Infrastructure Readiness Confidential

37. Next Generation Solutions & Personalized LearningOrganization-Wide Enablement Opportunities • Customizable ad-hoc indicators • Trend analysis • Dashboards • Engagement portal • Collaboration & communication tools • Statewide knowledge base & content collection • Sample policies & procedures • Governance model(s) • Resources & best-practices Personalized Learning • Common & consistent methodology • Common support requirements • Sustaining foundation for PLC’s • Current state of operation • Aligned and prioritized transformation • Consistent methodology Individualized Access Confidential

38. Questions? Confidential

39. Thank you. Michael DroeSolutions Architecture Sr. Consultant-Educationmichael_droe@dell.com