Administrators Kick Off 2014 The Science of Implementation

Practice: 1 to 1 Chromebook Take-Home InitiativeName: Ken WoodsSchool: Lakeview Middle School

Stage & Scope of implementation

• Full Implementation: – devices taken home– bandwidth can handle the load– initial staff development– ongoing coaching/PD– Devices are being used regularly in all classroom– Evidence is in the classroom

History & Context Why was this THE idea to push to full implementation?

• All classrooms have Smart boards, document cameras, and speakers.

• Language Arts teachers have been sharing laptops carts between 2-3 teachers.

• We have two fully operational computer labs and a computer class with its own lab.

• 24 hour learning for students.

3 key obstacles and how they were overcome

• Infrastructure– work with technology department

• Teacher, student, parent buy in– know your staff/community, get the ball rolling early

• Staff development– Get someone good and hire a full time coach

Which DRIVERS do you have in place?

• Training– Initial “Wow” training, then ongoing

• Coaching– Full time

• Administration– Oversees and models

• Teacher leaders– Help keep the positivity flowing, role models, help with training

and next steps

Non-negotiables

• Infrastructure

• Full time coach

Impact on students and staff

• Rejuvenated teachers• Excitement on campus• Student learning• Positive climate

How will you sustain or grow the practice?

• Ongoing Professional Development– Build capacity using teacher leaders– Work with technology department and COE

• Replace broken equipment• Purchase new equipment in stages, ex: 25%

every year