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Poway Unified School District
One District’s Story…..One District’s Story…..A Virtual School Implementation Model: Aligning, Designing, and
Professional Development
www.powayusd.com
Dr. Kathy HaydenAssociate Professor: Educational Technology
Cal State University San Marcos Stacey Campo
Instructional Integration SpecialistPoway Unified School District
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In 2009, 45 of the 50 U.S. states, plus In 2009, 45 of the 50 U.S. states, plus Washington DC, had some form of virtual Washington DC, had some form of virtual education available to K-12 students…education available to K-12 students…
““Online programs run by a single district, for Online programs run by a single district, for students in that district, represent an students in that district, represent an emerging category of online learning activity emerging category of online learning activity (Watson, Gemin, Ryan & Wicks) (Watson, Gemin, Ryan & Wicks)
““In 2014, it is predicted that In 2014, it is predicted that 25% of high school courses 25% of high school courses will be taught online.”will be taught online.” ((Christensen, 2008)Christensen, 2008)
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OverviewOverview1. Strategic Plan
2. Partnerships, Summit and Stakeholders Engagement
3. Building and Implementing Professional Development
4. Virtual High Initiative
5. Recommendations
6. Next Steps
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PhasesPhases
Technology Integration Plan
Virtual Courses - School
Blackboard (LMS)
Professional Development
21 Prior PUSD Courses 21 Prior PUSD Courses Site-Based / Teacher-Site-Based / Teacher-
DevelopedDeveloped
College Algebra British Literature Health Oceanography
Human BioCivics
US History
Zoology
World Literature
Polling Polling QuestionQuestion
1. Does your institution offer online courses to your students?
2. If you offer online courses, is there an alignment process for course development?
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PUSD TechnologyPUSD Technology Integration Plan Integration Plan
A district goal is that every A district goal is that every studentstudent is is using technology to using technology to engageengage in in learning learning customizedcustomized to their needs,to their needs, master master rigorousrigorous content content which develops which develops 21st Century Literacy 21st Century Literacy SkillsSkills and culminates in and culminates in college college readinessreadiness
Articulating the VisionArticulating the Vision
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Articulating the Articulating the VisionVision•shared knowledge of shared knowledge of
principles of effective principles of effective learninglearning•multiple opportunities for multiple opportunities for active engagement, inquiry active engagement, inquiry and problem solvingand problem solving•relevant, real world relevant, real world experiencesexperiences
Broaden relationships Broaden relationships to support academic to support academic success within the success within the school as well as with school as well as with the global community.the global community.
Summit FeedbackSummit FeedbackThe On-Line Learning summit The On-Line Learning summit
participants recognized that a participants recognized that a successful launch of a PUSD Virtual successful launch of a PUSD Virtual High School would require:High School would require:
On-going staff development in online pedagogyOn-going staff development in online pedagogy
Support: Teacher Union / Administrators / CounselorsSupport: Teacher Union / Administrators / Counselors
Curriculum alignment with PUSD and CA standardsCurriculum alignment with PUSD and CA standards
Technical supportTechnical support
Sufficient, sustainable technical resourcesSufficient, sustainable technical resources
Benefits SystemwideBenefits Systemwide
Meet district Technology Integration PlanMeet district Technology Integration Plan
Provide options/flexibility for student learningProvide options/flexibility for student learning
Build capacity towards customization of learningBuild capacity towards customization of learning
Attract/retain students Attract/retain students
Shift teacher pedagogy Shift teacher pedagogy
Extend learning to an “anytime, anywhere” Extend learning to an “anytime, anywhere” modelmodel
Online Courses Will……
PUSD
Oceanside, Grossmont, Ramona, and San Diego Unified all developing online schools…
KH
Technology Integration/21st Century Learning Environment—Professional Capacity Building
Modeling and Embedding Principles of Effective Learning and Teaching
Inquiry-Based, Problem-Solving Curriculum21st Century Literacy Skills — Standards
Tier I Tier I Basic IntegrationBasic Integration
Application of Level I resources around
principles of effective teaching
and learning and 21st century literacy
skills.
Tier IIITier IIIThought LeadersThought Leaders
Empowering innovative, creative, and technologically
proficient teachers to provide leadership in
effective integration of cutting edge technology.
Tier II Tier II Integrated Integrated Practices Practices
Expansion of core competencies to
integrate the use of 21st century learning
tools in order to engage and enhance
student achievement
• Directly engage staffDirectly engage staff• Leverage technologyLeverage technology• Alternative evaluationAlternative evaluation
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
““Teaching and Learning Teaching and Learning Cooperatives” (TLC’s)Cooperatives” (TLC’s)
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Partnership: Poway USD Partnership: Poway USD &&
California State UniversityCalifornia State University
Distinguished Professor in Residence GrantDistinguished Professor in Residence Grant• 360 hours of support• Professional expertise & experience
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PollingPolling
Do you think teachers Do you think teachers should be certified to should be certified to teach online?teach online?
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Approval for 3-District Approval for 3-District WideWide
iNACOL iNACOL The International The International Association for K-12 Online LearningAssociation for K-12 Online Learning
Mission: iNACOL strives to ensure all students have Mission: iNACOL strives to ensure all students have access to world-class education and quality online access to world-class education and quality online learning opportunities that prepare them for a learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime for success.lifetime for success.
Vision: Online learning is a powerful innovation that Vision: Online learning is a powerful innovation that expands education opportunities. iNACOL supports expands education opportunities. iNACOL supports access to high-quality online learning for all access to high-quality online learning for all students.students.
www.powayusd.com/pusdvs
Discussion Forum•Creating Student Community•Personal Expression•Critical Thinking
Communication•Scaffolding for success•Constant communication in multiple mediums
Simulations•Real-world thinking•Decision-making•Authentic Learning
Gathering Feedback Gathering Feedback & Listening& Listening
•Survey of PD Experience•Survey of the Learning Experience•Survey for Future Needs•Student Focus Group
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Survey Administrators & Survey Administrators & CounselorsCounselors
Path to GrowthPath to Growth
Implemented Staff Development ModelDeveloped Rubric
Aligning Current Courses to RubricDesigned Four New Online Courses
We are here
Outside the Existing Structure
PUSD Virtual School
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RecommendatioRecommendationsns1. Plan for quality course delivery
2. Effective teaching strategies for online learning are different from face-to-face
3. Teachers who teach online should have experience as an online learner
4. Develop an online professional learning community
5. Modeling is important!
Next Steps: Next Steps: Legislative Update – AB 2027 Legislative Update – AB 2027
“…disruptive innovation does not take root through a direct attack on the existing system. Instead, it must go around and underneath the system. This is how disruption drives affordability, accessibility, capability, and responsiveness.”
Disrupting Class
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Questions?Questions?
Stacey Campo, M. EdInstructional Technology Specialist
Poway Unified School [email protected]
Katherine Hayden, Ed. DCalifornia State University, San Marcos
