TRANSFORMING THE CLASSROOM Transformation of Curriculum Delivery Transforming

TRANSFORMING THE CLASSROOM Transformation of Curriculum Delivery

Transforming the Classroom with Digital Tools If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow. ~ John Dewey

Considerations When Choosing Quality Digital Tools Which tools provide the best support for instructional delivery? Which tools offer a partnership that will provide sustained professional development? What tools will enrich the classroom experience and enable students to take charge of their learning? Which tools will be appropriately aligned to the College and Career Ready Standards for learning expectations? Which tools have been effective in other systems?

Transforms classrooms with high-quality instructional resources Empowers and supports teachers Captivates students with a variety of engaging learning experiences Aligns to standards Partners for meaningful professional development

Professional Development

u Technology Integration u Differentiated Instruction Ø Multiple professional development opportunities u Two Major Approaches – Ø Coaching/Modeling of pedagogy Ø Instruction on integration of resources

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Community (DEN)

u Discovery DEN Stars participate in quality professional development to become lead teachers of Discovery Education resources on their campuses. u. The training focuses on using the Discovery Ed resources as well as effective classroom strategies. u. Training is led by Instructional Transformation Specialists in each feeder pattern. u 100 teachers are currently participating.

FREE TEACHER RESOURCES

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Free Parent Resources Free Student Resources

Learning Resource Finder net. Trekker delivers more than 330, 000 educator-vetted, standards-aligned active learning resources that enable students and teachers to explore digital content quickly and learn differently. Learning Facilitator and Curriculum Builder icurio empowers school districts to create a dynamic digital curriculum that supports the print-to-digital transition, delivers on the intent of Common Core and enables personalized learning.

Professional Learning Services Knovation uses a blended learning model to deliver professional learning that takes advantage of educators’ passion and expertise while expanding their techniques and vision for transforming learning in a blended environment.

Knovation Supports Blended Curriculum Delivery Increases student engagement and development of critical 21 st century skills Improves student success through personalized learning Assures that all students are college and career ready through the development and implementation of rigorous lessons Maximized investments in both technology and digital resources Improves educator practice and effectiveness

Knovation Supporting Digital Renaissance Leadership Academy

Baldwin County Professional Development Contact u Dr. Pam Henson, Director of Instructional Support Ø phenson@bcbe. org u Mr. Jeremy King, Educational Technology Support Services Coordinator Ø jking@bcbe. org u Mrs. Linda Noble, Elementary Coordinator of Instructional Support Ø lnoble@bcbe. org u Dr. Stephanie Harrison, Secondary Coordinator of Instructional Support Ø sharrison@bcbe. org

The Vision

Preparing our Students

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