Sepc.4.12.13.dig.content.v2

Instructional Materials: Making the shift from print to digital

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This event is hosted by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA).

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http://www.setda.org

About SETDA

• Ten-year old national, non-profit member association

• Serve, support, and represent U.S. state and territorial directors (SEA leadership) for educational technology

• Forum for:

– Research and best practices

– Inter-state collaboration

– Professional development

– Public-private partnerships

– State-federal relations

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Instant Presenter

Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions

• State Education Policy Center (SEPC) Overview

• Out of Print Report Overview

• State and District Sharing

– Sarah Reeves Young, Utah Science Specialist , UT DOE

– Dan Funston, Assistant Superintendent for Plymouth Community School Corporation

• Question & Answer

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Facilitator: Geoff Fletcher, SETDA, De

puty Executive Director

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SEPC Home Page

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SEPC Instructional Materials Landing Page

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State Instructional MaterialsLanding Page

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State Instructional Materials Content

Out of Print Report

www.setda.org/web/guest/outofprint

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The Contents

• Reimagining the K-12 Textbook: The Opportunity

• The Digital Difference

• Profiles in State Instructional Materials Leadership

• Success Factors for Making the Shift to Digital Content

• Recommendations to Address K-12 Instructional Materials Needs

• Key Questions to Address in Adopting Digital Instructional Materials

SETDA Recommends

RECOMMENDATION #1:

Complete the shift from print-centric textbook adoption practices to digital resources within

five years, beginning with the next major “textbook” adoption cycle.

Can’t We Wait?

• Twenty-six years ago, in 1987,…

• With the power, flexibility, engagement, and advantages of digital content and related technology…we can’t afford to wait.

Can We Get There?

RECOMMENDATION #2:

Develop a vision and roadmap for completing the shift.

SETDA Recommends

Eliminate unnecessary regulations and enact supportive policies.

Invest in infrastructure and devices to support the shift.

Ensure effective implementation of digital policies.

Vision & Roadmap: 7 Success Factors

① Sustainable funding for devices

② Robust internet connectivity

③ Up-to-date policies

④ Prepared educators

⑤ Intellectual property and reuse rights

⑥ Quality control and usability

⑦ State and local leadership

RECOMMENDATION #3:

Ensure a vibrant marketplace for digital and open content.

SETDA Recommends

Presenters

Sarah Reeves Young, Utah Science Specialist Utah State Office of Education

Utah Science Resources: http://schools.utah.gov/CURR/science/OER.aspx

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http://schools.utah.gov/CURR/science/OER.aspx

Utah Science OER Project

Agenda

• Why OER in for Utah Science?

• Process for Statewide Creation and Implementation

• Future Goals for the Project


Overview of Project:

• Creation of 6 texts for secondary science using OER, primarily cK-12.org

• Composed by teachers from across the state in a two day workshop

• Led in partnership with Dr. David Wiley from Brigham Young University with grant support from the Hewlett Foundation


Why OER in Utah?

• Create a flexible resource that is cost effective and Utah specific

• Utilizing literacy strategies in alignment with ELA standards in the classroom

• Resource access beyond the classroom…

• Sets the stage to support change based on innovation in science and education


Are there additional needs served by OER in

your community?


Goal of the Two Day Workshop

• Develop a statewide textbook (PDF and print copy) that is available to science teachers to specifically address the Utah Core Standards in Science.

• Maximum of 250 pages


Process:

• Instruction in “What is OER?”

• Establishing Common Understandings

• Selection of Standards Based Teams

• Technology Format for Creation


Process continued…

• Development of Standard Drafts

• Three rounds of review

• A second work session to address comments and changes

• Review and Graphic Design


Finally…

ABS

(Always Be Saving)


Final products: http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/science/OER.aspx

http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/science/OER.aspx

http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/science/OER.aspx


Questions about the goals or process?


Implementation

• Free PDF’s are available on the state website under a creative commons license

• Texts will be undergoing instructional materials review through state procedures

• Print Items are available through CreateSpace.com (MS - $3.99, HS ~ $4.99)


Implementation

• Voluntary implementations by teachers and districts

• BYU research on impact using state assessment scores


• Year Two Revisions based on pilot teachers and integration of more technology and images

• Year Three Revisions looking at Utah-based resources and connections to enhance student learning

• Year Four… The process continues…


Beyond Secondary Science

• We are looking at opportunities to expand the text offering into elementary, potentially combining with another subject area.

• We are in the process of working with Bookshare to be able to make the resources more accessible to more students


Additional Questions or Comments?

Thank you.

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Presenters

Dan FunstonAssistant Superintendent for Plymouth Community School CorporationPlymouth, Indiana

PCSC e-Learning: http://elearning.plymouth.k12.in.usPCSC eQuip to Learn: http://equip.plymouth.k12.in.us/

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http://elearning.plymouth.k12.in.us

http://elearning.plymouth.k12.in.us

http://equip.plymouth.k12.in.us/

http://equip.plymouth.k12.in.us/

Making the Transition from Print to Digital

Dan Funston, Assistant Superintendent

Plymouth Community School Corporation

Plymouth, IN

• Content Available On Demand

• Mix of Our Content, Available Content, and Shared

Content

• Goal Being Engaging Content and Personalization

• Our 1:1 program

OUR VISION

FOR DIGITAL

CONTENT

State Policy

Impact•2008 State Board of Education Ruling (Social

Studies)

•2009-2010 IDOE-Classroom Innovations in

Math

•2010-2012 IDOE Classroom Innovations

Grant

•eLearning Leadership Cadre

•Customized Learning

Our Programs

Podcasting

Our ProgramsContent Curation in MBC

Our ProgramsDigital Texts

ImplementationeLearning Coaches

PlanningPeople

•Scaling Up

•Communicate a Clear Vision (Alignment)

•Teacher Leadership (Leadership Capacity)

•New Leadership

•PD

•Real Time PD with Follow Up Coaching

•Events

•Digital Culture

•#pcscin, #INeLearn

Technology Infrastructure

Connectivity

•Building to Building

•Bandwidth

oCapacity

oE-rate eligibility

Hardware Upgrades

•Switches/Routers

•Servers

•Wireless

oDensity

oRedundancy

oScalability

oPublic Access

PlanningInfrastructure

Connectivity

•Building to Building

•Bandwidth

oCapacity

oE-rate eligibility

Hardware Upgrades

•Switches/Routers

•Servers

•Wireless

oDensity

oRedundancy

oPublic Access

Future Plans

•iTunes U

•Customized Learning

•Possible 1:1 changes

•Move away from Flash Content

Accessibility in

IN

AIM Resources @ CASTAIM Simply Said Video: http://youtu.be/6U3uKNKMv7s

Article on Importance of AIM:

http://aim.cast.org/learn/practice/digital_equity

AIM Navigator:

http://aim.cast.org/experience/decision-

making_tools/aim_navigator

Tools: http://aim.cast.org/experience/technologies

PALM Initiative: http://aim.cast.org/learn/practice/palm

http://www.patinsproject.com

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Obtaining AIM for Qualified Students In IN

Formats Available through the ICAM•NIMAS•Braille•Braille Ready Formats •Large Print•Audio•eText•Digital Audio Information System•Accessible PDF•Audio Digital•Learning Ally (formerly RFB&D)•Bookshare

Plymouth’s eLearning Site

(http://elearning.plymouth.k12.in.us/)

http://elearning.plymouth.k12.in.us/

Q & A

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Resources

For more information visit -

http://www.setda.org/web/guest/outofprintreport

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