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Project Copernicus:

Learning

Real Time and On Demand

Project Copernicus:

Learning

Real Time and On Demand

Dawn Nelson

ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools

April 13, 2010

[email protected]

Dawn Nelson

ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools

April 13, 2010

nelsond@

district279.org


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Students bring their own technology to usein class.

Teachers plan to enable use of thattechnology.

Students bring their own technology to usein class.

Teachers plan to enable use of thattechnology.


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Nicholas Copernicus (b.1473)Nicholas Copernicus (b.1473)

Challenged the

Conventional wisdom

Challenged the

Conventional wisdom


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Challenging Todays MindsetChallenging Todays Mindset

Protect the

network Filters

Cell Phone rules

Distraction

Protect the

network Filters

Cell Phone rules

Distraction


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Utilizing technology for student learning

Putting students at the center

Learning is real time, on time

Technology becomes an asset, not an

event

Utilizing technology for student learning

Putting students at the center

Learning is real time, on time

Technology becomes an asset, not an

event


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Why?Why?

1-1 Laptops not a viable option

Cost

Maintenance

Vision - Students handle themselves and

their equipment independently

Wanted to reconsider teaching and

learning

1-1 Laptops not a viable option

Cost

Maintenance

Vision - Students handle themselves and

their equipment independently

Wanted to reconsider teaching and

learning


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Step by StepStep by Step

Engage support

Technical team

Administrators

Teachers Parents

Equipment

Wireless hubs

3 Netbooks or IPod Touches for each class

Train teachers and LMS team

Engage support

Technical team

Administrators

Teachers Parents

Equipment

Wireless hubs

3 Netbooks or IPod Touches for each class

Train teachers and LMS team


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Collaboration and InformationCollaboration and Information Google Docs for Education initiated

Staff use for collaboration

Student use for learning

Student email for communication

Planning assignments for collaborative

documents

Google Docs for Education initiated

Staff use for collaboration

Student use for learning

Student email for communication

Planning assignments for collaborative

documents


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Standards That RelateStandards That Relate Facilitate and Inspire Learning and Creativity

Design Digital-age Learning Experiences

Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and

Responsibility

Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

NETS for Teachers 2009

Facilitate and Inspire Learning and Creativity

Design Digital-age Learning Experiences

Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and

Responsibility

Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

NETS for Teachers 2009


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What Do Students Bring?

What Do Students Bring?

Laptop

Cell phone Hand held games

iPods

Laptop

Cell phone Hand held games

iPods


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InnovatorsInnovators Weaver Lake Elementary School -

Science and Technology Magnet

School

Woodland Elementary School

Osseo Senior High School

Weaver Lake Elementary School -

Science and Technology Magnet

School

Woodland Elementary School

Osseo Senior High School


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Communication is CrucialCommunication is Crucial FAQ

Letter of Explanation to parents

Templates

FAQ

Letter of Explanation to parents

Templates


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"My students have theirlaptop with them at alltimes and decide when

to use it. They mighthave different ideas,more open ideas thanI do. I'm not yet sure

how to use the laptops,and I welcome thestudent input."

Shelly Drake, 5th Grade Teacher

"My students have theirlaptop with them at alltimes and decide when

to use it. They mighthave different ideas,more open ideas thanI do. I'm not yet sure

how to use the laptops,and I welcome thestudent input."

Shelly Drake, 5th Grade Teacher

Last Fall


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What Are They Doing?

What Are They Doing?

Ms. Provart iPod Touches

Google DocsFramed as Osseo Apps

Single Sign On

Ms. Provart iPod Touches

Google DocsFramed as Osseo Apps

Single Sign On


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Friday AfternoonFriday Afternoon

1:30-2:30 Science- partner activity Netbooks and laptops to do a Respiratory System

web quest, look up the information on one computer

use a Google doc to share the answers

2:30-3:30 Menu of Activities: submit a blog entry

add to the word masters wiki and

submit their MCA reading practice prompt viaGoogle doc

1:30-2:30 Science- partner activity Netbooks and laptops to do a Respiratory System

web quest, look up the information on one computer

use a Google doc to share the answers

2:30-3:30 Menu of Activities: submit a blog entry

add to the word masters wiki and

submit their MCA reading practice prompt viaGoogle doc


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Weaver Lake - Science and

Technology Magnet School

Weaver Lake - Science and

Technology Magnet School

IDEA

Inquire about the world around you

Discover answers to relevant

questions and challenges

Explore through reading, research

and investigation

Achieve and be life-long learners

IDEA

Inquire about the world around you

Discover answers to relevant

questions and challenges

Explore through reading, research

and investigation

Achieve and be life-long learners


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Small StartSmall Start2 Teachers

Technology IntegrationSpecialist

Library Media Specialist

PLP -http://weaverlakeplp.wikispaces.com/

2 Teachers

Technology IntegrationSpecialist

Library Media Specialist

PLP -http://weaverlakeplp.wikispaces.com/


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Planning by Laurie -Technology Integration Specialist

Planning by Laurie -Technology Integration Specialist

1. The Question:How does the use of student personal devices in school impact the classroom?

2. Objectives and Assessment

Objectives:

1. To expand opportunities for students to use their personal devices for learning in theclassroom and at home.

2. To determine whether or not student use of personal devices will increase:* Student collaboration

* Student engagement* Student learning (outside the classroom)3. To define a plan for 2010-2011 implementation

We are developing a proposal, identifying assessments, and planning to document theproject and process.We are getting alot of great feedback from our PLN. We hope to have anice package with parent communication, lesson plans, resources and lots of stories.Wewill definitely want to share this with everyone when we begin again in the fall. In themeantime, I would be happy to share what we are doing with you along the way. We have awikispace where we are documenting our process and a blog for parents (and others)tofollow.

We started our discussion with our PLN using the following teaser: (You might enjoy) http://blabberize.com/view/id/186011

Thanks, Please let others know we are here and are hoping to be very transparent with ourprocess.

1. The Question:How does the use of student personal devices in school impact the classroom?

2. Objectives and Assessment

Objectives:

1. To expand opportunities for students to use their personal devices for learning in theclassroom and at home.

2. To determine whether or not student use of personal devices will increase:* Student collaboration

* Student engagement* Student learning (outside the classroom)3. To define a plan for 2010-2011 implementation

We are developing a proposal, identifying assessments, and planning to document theproject and process.We are getting alot of great feedback from our PLN. We hope to have anice package with parent communication, lesson plans, resources and lots of stories.Wewill definitely want to share this with everyone when we begin again in the fall. In themeantime, I would be happy to share what we are doing with you along the way. We have awikispace where we are documenting our process and a blog for parents (and others)tofollow.

We started our discussion with our PLN using the following teaser: (You might enjoy) http://blabberize.com/view/id/186011

Thanks, Please let others know we are here and are hoping to be very transparent with ourprocess.


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Energy and ExcitementEnergy and Excitement Portable items

iPod Touches

Cell Phones

Nintendo DSIs

Students report - Excitement about

accessing information any time

Portable items

iPod Touches

Cell Phones

Nintendo DSIs

Students report - Excitement about

accessing information any time


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Energy and EngagementEnergy and Engagement


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Osseo Senior High SchoolOsseo Senior High School One teacher began

Cell phones and laptops

Allowed only in his classroom

Now laptops allowed throughout the

school

Strong Google Apps use

One teacher began

Cell phones and laptops

Allowed only in his classroom

Now laptops allowed throughout the

school

Strong Google Apps use


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ResourcefulResourceful


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Other ResourcesOther Resources iPod Cart

WordPress

ePals

netTrekker

Now purchasingsome Nooks

iPod Cart

WordPress

ePals

netTrekker

Now purchasingsome Nooks


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Challenges?Challenges? Room management Responsible use Theft Building level Technology

Integrationist has more time to

focus on project 3 email problems

Room management Responsible use Theft Building level Technology

Integrationist has more time to

focus on project 3 email problems


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WhatW

e FoundW

hatW

e Found Learning extends outside the school

day

Use of equipment at other times

Google Apps use outside of school

Challenges we thought possible didnt

materialize Good communication is crucial

Learning extends outside the school

day

Use of equipment at other times

Google Apps use outside of school

Challenges we thought possible didnt

materialize Good communication is crucial


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Whats Ahead?

Whats Ahead?

Four schools starting in April - simple

pilot

Hubs ordered

Laptops and iPods ordered

Training scheduled

Several more in fall

Principals are best support

Four schools starting in April - simple

pilot

Hubs ordered

Laptops and iPods ordered

Training scheduled

Several more in fall

Principals are best support


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