Digital ResourceInitiative
55 Miller Street
Enola, PA 17025-1640
Tel 717.732.8400
Fax 717.732.8414
www.caiu.org
Mark HennesSpecial Projects Supervisor
Jill MachemerSupervisor of Instructional Technology
Agenda
• Project Update• Workshops and Work Sessions• Questions
http://digitalcontent.wiki.caiu.org
Mission Statement
The member districts and the CAIU will increase and extend learner options by leveraging our wide area network and collaborating to develop and implement digital content, thereby effectively utilizing the latest technologies and research-based instructional strategies to create a 21st century learning environment.
Project Goals
Create a two-year, pilot project that will: Increase student engagement and achievement Aggregate and share resources and expertise Achieve cost savings for districts thru conversion to digital
resources in lieu of paper textbooks Create a 21st century learning environment --- improve
individual access; improve online learning skills; improve Web 2.0 teaching skills
Create conditions for future digital initiatives
HS Geometry, Biology, and Physics
Participating Districts
Big Spring SD
Camp Hill SD
Central Dauphin
Derry Township
Lower Dauphin
Newport SD
Northern York SD
Steelton-Highspire SD
PD Workshops
7 April Introduction and Orientation
14 April Digital Resources I (Videos)
28 April Digital Resources II (Simulations, VirtualLabs, and Exercises)
5 May Digital Resources III (Collaboration)
12 May Digital Resources IV (Different Learnersand Learning Styles)
19 May Assessment Design I (Formative)
26 May Assessment Design II (Authentic)
2 June Wrap-up & Next Steps
PD Workshops
Teachers and Coaches • Must attend all 8 sessions• Bring own laptop• Be present, participate, and yes, there’s
homework
Summer Work Sessions
21 and 22 June
19 and 20 July
18 August
Goal: collaboratively assemble and organize resources and prepare teachers for successful implementation
Project Evaluation
Focused on improvement in student engagement, improvement in student achievement, and possible cost savings
Qualitative: Surveys, Focus Group Interviews, Pre- and Post- knowledge, satisfaction, use
Quantitative: Student Performance, Cost Analysis
First and Second Semester AY 11-12
District Responsibilities1. Select courses, select teachers, estimate # of
students and periods [see District Data Sheet]
2. Release teachers for PD workshops (Every Thursday, 7 April to 2 Jun)[Districts reimbursed for cost of substitutes]
3. Teachers must attend summer COP resource development sessions [Teachers receive stipend]
Note: this must be the same person
District Responsibilities (cont.)
4. Determine student and teacher user hardware and internet access solution. Consider:• Family provided• District provided• Combination• Extended Learning Center/Tech Lab/Library hours• Cooperative agreement with local libraries
5. Ensure high speed wireless access in designated classrooms
District Responsibilities (cont.)
6. Participate fully in the pilot, including using the resources in classes and participating in collaboration and sharing
7. Participate in the evaluation, including
a. Providing access to students and teachers (surveys, interviews, etc.)
b. Providing student data for evaluation purposes
8. Fill out District Data Sheet and return by March 18th to Mark or Karen
What the Grant CoversEfund grant covers
• PD Workshops for 2 teachers and 1 Coach per high school (meals, subst reimbursement, & instruction)
• Summer sessions for 2 teachers per high school (meals and stipend)
• Moodle 2.0 hosting/conversion, and other licenses
• Ongoing support (PLC’s, help desk, coaching)• Other administrative costs
What the Grant Doesn’t CoverEfund grant does not cover
• Travel• Hardware (e.g. student laptops, teacher laptops,
classroom or network equipment)
See Apple bundle options & pricing on wiki
Possible Timeline for Digital Textbooks
PilotProject
Core Math &Science
Core Language Arts
& Soc Sci
Languages
Electives
AY 11/12 AY 12/13 AY 13/14 AY 14/15 AY 15/16
Contact Info
Mark Hennes – (717) 732-8427
Jill Machemer – (717) 732-8406
Karen Ditzler – (717) 732-8400, ext 8300
What we’re building
• Digital textbooks with integrated online resources
Videos Virtual Labs
Podcasts Collaboration
Simulations• Hosted in a Moodle 2.0 platform• Student-centered learning• Engaging, 21st century learning environment
enabling authentic assessments• Initial focus on high school courses
Project TimelineAY 10-11• Secure E-Fund (PA Act 183) grant to fund project startup• Acquire digital resource provider(s) through competitive process• Provide professional development and oversee development and
sharing of resources AY 11-12• Pilot high school courses using digital resources• Facilitate professional learning communities to share resources,
methods, and strategies• Evaluate pilot objectives• Develop expansion and replication plans
Digital Resource Provider
CK-12 Foundation www.ck12.org :
Selected as best alternative in terms of Quality, Flexibility, and Cost
Non-profit foundation “with a mission to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-12 market”
Numerous textbooks accepted by CA Learning Resources Network and in use in CA school districts
Teacher Selection Considerations
• Budget supports 2 teachers per district (additional slots may also be available if Efund districts drop out)
• Efund districts may pay for 2 additional teachers• Selected teachers need not be digital experts, but should
be content experts • Selected teachers should be familiar with using online
resources and have basic computer skills• Selected teachers must be open to the challenges and
opportunities inherent in this initiative
Course Selection Considerations• Although we reviewed 7 courses, the grant amount,
project evaluation, and consortium resource development process supports reduction in course choices to 2 courses
• High school focus, course sequencing, and Keystone Exam Phase-in suggest using Biology and Geometry for this initiative
• Districts may select additional courses, but must provide at least 1 teacher and classroom for Biology and Geometry. Also, support for additional courses will be limited