Assessment, Data is being collected to measure the impact on student engagement, instructional Use of Data practices, and student outcomes Surveys of teachers and students have been conducted to obtain baseline data and will be repeated near the end of the current school year to identify the impact of iPads on student and teacher learning. Capacity Students with LD and their teachers received iPads and are co-learners in their efforts Building in to use the technology to enhance instruction and learning. Teaching Leadership, Clear evidence of support from IT. Additional supports not identified in report. Sustainability Durham District School Board Project 3 iPod Project Brief Each school with the DDSB had the option of preparing a proposal to a central steering Description committee of how they might use a class set of iPod touches within a wireless environment in their classroom and school Context Number of schools: 5 Schools Number of classrooms: 5 Classrooms Number of students: 100 3 students, Literacy focus) Impetus Our district has, traditionally, focussed on a technology model that has relied 3 or 4 desktop computers hard-wired to drops at the back of classrooms. It is believed that this structure has hindered students from actively using available technology and instead created less authentic experiences. Goals & The iPod project is an opportunity to provide mobile technology to students when and Priorities where they need it. This technology will be available to them throughout each day and throughout the entire school. (At the point of Instruction and Learning.) Theory of Project is intended to explore how hand-held technology can be leveraged to improve Action student engagement and achievement at the Primary level. Standard and Standards evidenced, no identified targets Targets Phase of Very early stages, no specifics yet identified Change Assessment, Data is being collected to measure the impact on student engagement, instructional Use of Data practices, and student outcomes improved attendance and participation (anecdotal) Teacher reports broadened repertoire and confidence while integrating technology (survey) Improved achievement in literacy skills (common assessment) Capacity Training stated but no details provided Building in Teaching
Assessment, Use of Data Data is being collected to measure the impact on student engagement, instructional practices, and student outcomes Surveys of teachers and students have been conducted to obtain baseline data and will be repeated near the end of the current school year to identify the impact of iPads on student and teacher learning. Capacity Building in Teaching Students with LD and their teachers received iPads and are co-learners in their efforts to use the technology to enhance instruction and learning. Leadership, Sustainability Clear evidence of support from IT. Additional supports not identified in report. Durham District School Board Project 3 iPod Project Brief Description Each school with the DDSB had the option of preparing a proposal to a central steering committee of how they might use a class set of iPod touches within a wireless environment in their classroom and school Context Number of schools: 5 Schools Number of classrooms: 5 Classrooms Number of students: 100 3 students, Literacy focus) Impetus Our district has, traditionally, focussed on a technology model that has relied 3 or 4 desktop computers hard-wired to drops at the back of classrooms. It is believed that this structure has hindered students from actively using available technology and instead created less authentic experiences. Goals & Priorities The iPod project is an opportunity to provide mobile technology to students when and where they need it. This technology will be available to them throughout each day and throughout the entire school. (At the point of Instruction and Learning.) Theory of Action Project is intended to explore how hand-held technology can be leveraged to improve student engagement and achievement at the Primary level. Standard and Targets Standards evidenced, no identified targets Phase of Change Very early stages, no specifics yet identified Assessment, Use of Data Data is being collected to measure the impact on student engagement, instructional practices, and student outcomes improved attendance and participation (anecdotal) Teacher reports broadened repertoire and confidence while integrating technology (survey) Improved achievement in literacy skills (common assessment) Capacity Building in Teaching Training stated but no details provided