Uls2011

1:1 Research Project

By brendanpbrennan

  • Faculty Vote on Proposals

    If given approval this will launch our project. Because of the groundwork, planning and training needed prior to SY 12-13 we will begin the project then.
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    Preliminary training and configuration planning

    7th grade team members will be given a Chromebook to begin to look at ways it can be used in their classes for the following year. Teachers will also work with CRDG IT to provide them a list of software they will need to have imaged on the laptops for the coming year. On Fridays dedicated to technology training our team will have specialized training dedicated to getting ready for the upcoming school year. School Impacts: Minimal to none.
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    AUP Updating

    The Research Team will work with the Tech Committee to create a new AUP for SY 12-13 as well as to begin discussion of aspects of a Parent Training program for the 7th grade parents. Impacts: The members of the Technology Committee will be asked to work with the research team to develop these protocols and to provide additional input to improve project design.

  • Last day for technology procurement for SY 12-13

    Because of the need to ready equipment for both the following school year and for the summer pilot this is that final day hardware can be ordered. The budget for purchasing will be fully developed as planning & configuration develops. School Impacts: None.

  • Est. arrival time of new hardware

    This will begin the inventorying and imaging process for the summer pilot.
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    Plan for Google Chromebook Mini-pilot

    The research team will plan for the Chromebook mini-pilot during Summer Programs. School Impacts: None.
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    CRDG Summer Programs Chromebook Pilot

    This class will serve as a mini-pilot to examine the use and administration of the Google chromebooks. A look at some of the cloud features and their application to the ULS classroom will also be explored. We will also be testing the Management Console to determine additional data sources to mine as well as establishing student handling protocols for dealing with the hardware. School Impacts: None.
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    Imaging of Macbooks and Chromebooks for SY 12-13

    CRDG IT will be imaging the new hardware based on teacher requests for the coming school year. CRDG IT will also be testing out a new program that can "push" software onto existing laptops without the belabored process of collecting and physically imaging laptops. Impacts: None
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    Plan for SY 12-13 1:1 Pilot

    This phase will involve more informed planning in the wake of our Chromebook mini-pilot during Summer Programs. Some of the topics to look at are a more improved AUP, parent training, student appropriate use training, remote monitoring opportunities, update data sources, new curricular opportunities, refined pedagogical techniques and other opportunities created during the mini-pilot phase. Impacts: None.

  • First Day of School

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    Teacher Training & Planning

    Specialized training for 1:1 teachers will take place during designated faculty wide training times. This training/planning will be more instensive during the first semester but will continue with support services into the second semester as well. Impacts: Until the Master Calendar is developed impacts can not be pin pointed. Teachers will be required to meet twice a month for planning and training as well as share lessons.
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    Data Gathering

    During this time we will collect data. Some of the data to be collected:
    -Pre & Post measurements for teachers & students
    -Usage statistcs
    -Classroom observations
    -Student artifacts
    -Lesson plans
    -Summative assessments
    -Questionnaires
    -Correspondence & Chat logs
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    Student Roll Out

    This rollout will include basic instruction on usage guidelines, appropriate use instruction from Dr. Truc as well as parent information sessions and AUP training. Impacts: Students will need an assembly to receive the training from Dr. Truc. We will also need to schedule a parent night for the 7th grade parents to inform them of the pilot and the expectations for at home use. AUP training will occur in the Math and ELA classrooms which will impact instructional calendars.
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    1:1 Pilot

    The duration of the pilot will cover both semesters. Heavy data collection will occur mostly during the first semester in anticipation of providing our findings to administration and the tech committee during the second semester. Impacts: The largest impact will be in the classrooms. Though use of the technology is encouraged, teachers are not required to use it for instruction. Google Apps will be required forcing teachers to convert documents to that platform.
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    Data Analysis & Summary

    The data we collected will allow us to analyze the Key Indicators and formulate answers to our questions. We will draft a summary of our project as well as a recommendation to ULS administration and the Technology Committee about the prospects of a full K-12 !:1 computing program.
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    Findings & Recommendation Discussion in Tech Committee

    After we have analyzed our data we will present our findings to the TC. At this time we hope to have a research-based, informed recommendation on the appropriateness of a 1:1 computing program at ULS. We are reserving a month for ongoing meetings, discussion and debate.

  • Last day for technology procurement for SY 13-14