Update on 1:1 Chromebook Initiative AWS
Update on 1:1 Chromebook Initiative
12/15/14 Dr. Steven M. Garcia Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel Michael A. Tromblee, Director of Technology
MISSION Inspiring a Standard of Excellence in All Students
Who We Are Six Schools, One Learning Community
IF WE TEACH TODAY AS WE TAUGHT YESTERDAY, WE ROB OUR CHILDREN OF TOMORROW. JOHN DEWEY (1859-1952)
Objectives of Presentation ➢ Provide an update of the Google Apps for Education/Chromebook program to members of the Pelham learning community ➢ Address questions regarding the status GAFE/Chromebook program ➢ Share next steps with respect to the GAFE/Chromebook program
Objectives of Google Apps for Education Implementation ➢ Improve the teaching and learning environment by providing teachers with professional development that effectively leverages the Google Apps for Education platform ➢ Enhance the teaching and learning by providing students 24/7 access to resources found on the World Wide Web through a low cost mobile learning platform (Chromebooks) ➢ Utilize District technology resources in a more efficient manner while remaining flexible and responsive to the ever changing nature of instructional technology
General Implementation TimeLineReview ➢ Investigative Phase – Winter/Spring 2014 ➢ Implementation – Summer 2014 ➢ Deployment – Fall 2014 ➢ Ongoing Items
Objective 1 Update Improve the teaching and learning environment by providing teachers with professional development that effectively leverages the Google Apps for Education platform.
➢ June 2014: 40+ 8th/9th grade teachers trained on GAFE platform ➢ Shift from user groups to more focused training ➢ Website repository
Objective 2 Update
Enhance the teaching and learning by providing students 24/7 access to resources found on the World Wide Web through a low cost mobile learning platform (Chromebooks)
Objective 3 Update Utilize District technology resources in a more efficient manner while remaining flexible and responsive to the ever changing nature of instructional technology
➢ Ease of management ➢ Paradigm shift in technology replenishment ➢ Article sent home in Thursday packet ➢ Industry Trends in Chromebook Adoption
12/14 Survey Results
➢ Survey’s sent to: ○ 8th/9th Grade Parents ○ 8th/9th Graders
○ Teachers who participated in June 2014 PD Session (40) ➢ Survey questions asked in statement form ➢ Synthesized for presentation ➢ Snapshot taken 12/11/14 ➢ On-going until mid January ➢ Re-survey in June
Q: I was adequately informed of the purpose of the Chromebook program. ➢ 91% of parents agree ➢ 69% of teachers agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: This program has made the classroom more engaging. ➢ 62% of students agree ➢ 85% of teachers agree ➢ 65% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham student...
Q: The Chromebook provides students with more access to the resources and the World Wide Web than prior to receiving the device. ➢ 92% of teachers agree ➢ 95% of students agree ➢ 59% of parents agree
Q: The District has provided me with opportunities for continued professional development or support in using the devices/platform. ➢ 84% of teachers agree ➢ 60% of students agree A related comment from a Pelham student...
Q: The Chromebook/ GAFE program improves student organizational skills. ➢ 38% of teachers agree ➢ 73% of students agree ➢ 56% of parents agree Related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: GAFE/Chromebooks are used frequently in the classroom. ➢ 38% of teachers agree ➢ 73% of students agree ➢ 56% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham teacher...
Q: The Chromebook program has benefited children in an educational manner ➢ 95% of students agree ➢ 83% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: The District is utilizing technology resources in a more efficient manner through this project. ➢ 82% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: My child’s/children’s privacy is being respected when using the Chromebook/ GAFE. ➢ 74% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: Chromebooks are used for educational purposes ➢ 87% of students agree ➢ 96% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: The Chromebook/GAFE program should continue/expand. ➢ 61% of teachers agree ➢ 97% of students agree ➢ 81% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham teacher...
Student Comments ➢ Sorry for this but we need some of the blocks removed such as you tube and other resources used in school work that are not available to use as students ➢ I really like the Chromebook because it has made my life so much easier but it also made it hard. One reason is that when you (sic) finish your homework and your teachers wants you to print it out it's kind of difficult because you can't print it out as school besides going on to another computer but that may become a little annoying for some people.
Student Comments ➢ I feel like there is only one thing that needs to be changed about the program. Teachers should have a way to familiarize themselves with the Chromebook (let them have one). ➢ I love my chromebook you can’t take it away ➢ Its a great tool I love learning with it. ➢ I think the restrictions on the use of certain websites is too great (meaning too many restrictions).
Parent Comments ➢ Ease up on the restrictions ➢ There are a lot of websites that are blocked ➢ I think it is a great idea and am very happy my children are able to participate in this pilot! ➢ Availability of the Chromebook is a (sic) good opportunity for efficient learning and teaching, to be in tandem with technological requirement, makes students more confident and successful. It is highly appreciated that this opportunity exists and may reach all students in Pelham… Thanks.
Teacher Comments ➢ Teachers would like Chromebooks to prepare lessons since there are differences between plans and what students see ➢ Greater access to apps ➢ Do students really produce the same quality of work
Teacher Comments ➢ Students show teachers how to use Chromebooks at times ➢ Students have been tolerant of things not working perfectly ➢ I like the ease of administration with the Chromebooks ➢ Less paperwork, more easily scored student work
Teacher Comments ➢ Teachers are rethinking some instructional activities (Do-Now’s) to make use of Chromebook ➢ Google facilitates jigsaw activities and collaborative lab work- easier sharing of data ➢ Saves paper!
Update on Protection Coverage ➢ Approximate Policies Purchased ➢ Process
Looking Forward ➢ Cloud Print Configuration ➢ Pelham App Domain ➢ Enhanced Reporting ➢ Wireless Changes ➢ Continued training
Thank You For Your Support ➢ Pelham Learning Community ➢ Pelham Board of Education ➢ Pelham Education Foundation ➢ Senator Jeffrey D. Klein ➢ Pelham Technology Support Staff ➢ Pelham Tech Guru’s ➢ LHRIC
Questions
Thank You For Your Time
12/15/14 Dr. Steven M. Garcia Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel Michael A. Tromblee, Director of Technology
MISSION Inspiring a Standard of Excellence in All Students
Who We Are Six Schools, One Learning Community
IF WE TEACH TODAY AS WE TAUGHT YESTERDAY, WE ROB OUR CHILDREN OF TOMORROW. JOHN DEWEY (1859-1952)
Objectives of Presentation ➢ Provide an update of the Google Apps for Education/Chromebook program to members of the Pelham learning community ➢ Address questions regarding the status GAFE/Chromebook program ➢ Share next steps with respect to the GAFE/Chromebook program
Objectives of Google Apps for Education Implementation ➢ Improve the teaching and learning environment by providing teachers with professional development that effectively leverages the Google Apps for Education platform ➢ Enhance the teaching and learning by providing students 24/7 access to resources found on the World Wide Web through a low cost mobile learning platform (Chromebooks) ➢ Utilize District technology resources in a more efficient manner while remaining flexible and responsive to the ever changing nature of instructional technology
General Implementation TimeLineReview ➢ Investigative Phase – Winter/Spring 2014 ➢ Implementation – Summer 2014 ➢ Deployment – Fall 2014 ➢ Ongoing Items
Objective 1 Update Improve the teaching and learning environment by providing teachers with professional development that effectively leverages the Google Apps for Education platform.
➢ June 2014: 40+ 8th/9th grade teachers trained on GAFE platform ➢ Shift from user groups to more focused training ➢ Website repository
Objective 2 Update
Enhance the teaching and learning by providing students 24/7 access to resources found on the World Wide Web through a low cost mobile learning platform (Chromebooks)
Objective 3 Update Utilize District technology resources in a more efficient manner while remaining flexible and responsive to the ever changing nature of instructional technology
➢ Ease of management ➢ Paradigm shift in technology replenishment ➢ Article sent home in Thursday packet ➢ Industry Trends in Chromebook Adoption
12/14 Survey Results
➢ Survey’s sent to: ○ 8th/9th Grade Parents ○ 8th/9th Graders
○ Teachers who participated in June 2014 PD Session (40) ➢ Survey questions asked in statement form ➢ Synthesized for presentation ➢ Snapshot taken 12/11/14 ➢ On-going until mid January ➢ Re-survey in June
Q: I was adequately informed of the purpose of the Chromebook program. ➢ 91% of parents agree ➢ 69% of teachers agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: This program has made the classroom more engaging. ➢ 62% of students agree ➢ 85% of teachers agree ➢ 65% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham student...
Q: The Chromebook provides students with more access to the resources and the World Wide Web than prior to receiving the device. ➢ 92% of teachers agree ➢ 95% of students agree ➢ 59% of parents agree
Q: The District has provided me with opportunities for continued professional development or support in using the devices/platform. ➢ 84% of teachers agree ➢ 60% of students agree A related comment from a Pelham student...
Q: The Chromebook/ GAFE program improves student organizational skills. ➢ 38% of teachers agree ➢ 73% of students agree ➢ 56% of parents agree Related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: GAFE/Chromebooks are used frequently in the classroom. ➢ 38% of teachers agree ➢ 73% of students agree ➢ 56% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham teacher...
Q: The Chromebook program has benefited children in an educational manner ➢ 95% of students agree ➢ 83% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: The District is utilizing technology resources in a more efficient manner through this project. ➢ 82% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: My child’s/children’s privacy is being respected when using the Chromebook/ GAFE. ➢ 74% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: Chromebooks are used for educational purposes ➢ 87% of students agree ➢ 96% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham parent...
Q: The Chromebook/GAFE program should continue/expand. ➢ 61% of teachers agree ➢ 97% of students agree ➢ 81% of parents agree A related comment from a Pelham teacher...
Student Comments ➢ Sorry for this but we need some of the blocks removed such as you tube and other resources used in school work that are not available to use as students ➢ I really like the Chromebook because it has made my life so much easier but it also made it hard. One reason is that when you (sic) finish your homework and your teachers wants you to print it out it's kind of difficult because you can't print it out as school besides going on to another computer but that may become a little annoying for some people.
Student Comments ➢ I feel like there is only one thing that needs to be changed about the program. Teachers should have a way to familiarize themselves with the Chromebook (let them have one). ➢ I love my chromebook you can’t take it away ➢ Its a great tool I love learning with it. ➢ I think the restrictions on the use of certain websites is too great (meaning too many restrictions).
Parent Comments ➢ Ease up on the restrictions ➢ There are a lot of websites that are blocked ➢ I think it is a great idea and am very happy my children are able to participate in this pilot! ➢ Availability of the Chromebook is a (sic) good opportunity for efficient learning and teaching, to be in tandem with technological requirement, makes students more confident and successful. It is highly appreciated that this opportunity exists and may reach all students in Pelham… Thanks.
Teacher Comments ➢ Teachers would like Chromebooks to prepare lessons since there are differences between plans and what students see ➢ Greater access to apps ➢ Do students really produce the same quality of work
Teacher Comments ➢ Students show teachers how to use Chromebooks at times ➢ Students have been tolerant of things not working perfectly ➢ I like the ease of administration with the Chromebooks ➢ Less paperwork, more easily scored student work
Teacher Comments ➢ Teachers are rethinking some instructional activities (Do-Now’s) to make use of Chromebook ➢ Google facilitates jigsaw activities and collaborative lab work- easier sharing of data ➢ Saves paper!
Update on Protection Coverage ➢ Approximate Policies Purchased ➢ Process
Looking Forward ➢ Cloud Print Configuration ➢ Pelham App Domain ➢ Enhanced Reporting ➢ Wireless Changes ➢ Continued training
Thank You For Your Support ➢ Pelham Learning Community ➢ Pelham Board of Education ➢ Pelham Education Foundation ➢ Senator Jeffrey D. Klein ➢ Pelham Technology Support Staff ➢ Pelham Tech Guru’s ➢ LHRIC
Questions
Thank You For Your Time
