1. 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).
2. 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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4. 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 Facilitator: Geoff
Fletcher, SETDA, De
Plymouth Community School Corporation puty Executive
• Question & Answer Director
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9. Out of Print Report
www.setda.org/web/guest/outofprint
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10. 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
11. 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.
12. 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.
14. SETDA Recommends
RECOMMENDATION #2:
Develop a vision and roadmap for completing
the shift.
Eliminate unnecessary regulations and enact
supportive policies.
Invest in infrastructure and devices to support
the shift.
Ensure effective implementation of digital
policies.
15. 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
16. SETDA Recommends
RECOMMENDATION #3:
Ensure a vibrant marketplace for digital and
open content.
17. 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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18. Utah Science OER Project
Agenda
• Why OER in for Utah Science?
• Process for Statewide Creation and
Implementation
• Future Goals for the Project
19. Utah Science OER 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
20. Utah Science OER Project
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
21. Utah Science OER Project
Are there additional
needs served by OER in
your community?
22. Utah Science OER Project
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
23. Utah Science OER Project
Process:
• Instruction in “What is OER?”
• Establishing Common Understandings
• Selection of Standards Based Teams
• Technology Format for Creation
24. Utah Science OER Project
Process continued…
• Development of Standard Drafts
• Three rounds of review
• A second work session to address comments
and changes
• Review and Graphic Design
28. Utah Science OER Project
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)
29. Utah Science OER Project
Implementation
• Voluntary implementations by teachers and
districts
• BYU research on impact using state
assessment scores
30. Utah Science OER Project
• 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…
31. Utah Science OER Project
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
32. Utah Science OER Project
Additional Questions or
Comments?
Thank you.
sarah.young@schools.utah.gov
33. Presenters
Dan Funston
Assistant Superintendent for Plymouth
Community School Corporation
Plymouth, Indiana
PCSC e-Learning: http://elearning.plymouth.k12.in.us
PCSC eQuip to Learn: http://equip.plymouth.k12.in.us/
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34. Making the Transition from Print to Digital
Dan Funston, Assistant Superintendent
Plymouth Community School Corporation
Plymouth, IN
35. OUR VISION
FOR DIGITAL
CONTENT
• Content Available On Demand
• Mix of Our Content, Available Content, and Shared
Content
• Goal Being Engaging Content and Personalization
• Our 1:1 program
36. 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
49. Planning
People
•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
54. AIM Resources @ CAST
AIM 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
55. 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
58. Resources
For more information visit -
http://www.setda.org/web/guest/outofprintreport
Editor's Notes
Sarah Reeves Young is the Utah Science Specialist for the Utah State Office of Education. Young provides technical support and leadership in the development and improvement of science education in the elementary and secondary schools of the state. Additionally, Young provides statewide training for school personnel of all levels, parents, other state agencies and the public in science. In addition, Young coordinates with colleges, universities and other educational institutions to improve the pre-service and in-service education of teachers, administrators and other school personnel. Finally, Young administers State and Federal grants, implements and monitors State and Federal legislation, and provides technical support in the area of current research-based practices.
Question opportunities between each section
Built upon work for the past three years that scaled within Nebo School district in Utah.
- This turned out to be great PD for the teachers to gain a deeper understanding about the standards and available resources.
Common Understandings: What are standards? What purpose do they serve? What is the role of a textbook in our courses?In our ideal world, there are at least two people on each standard team… Recommended that you select a topic that is NOT your favoriteMove to standards team tables and introductionsName Files: Standard # Biology OER Day One Draft.docUse Times New Roman, Size 12 font, 1-inch marginsInclude Page Numbers Centered at the Bottom of the PageSpacing should reflect vision of final product – (No need to double space)Bold Vocabulary Words and Keep at Glossary Page at the end of your documentOnly 50 pages per standard.
Using word documents, which allowed for review utilizing tools such as tracked changes in the text as well as comments for opinion based suggestions.Only three rounds? This is due to the fact that after three rounds, most teachers felt like they agreed with everything that had been said in the other reviews.
Dan Funston is the Assistant Superintendent for Plymouth Community School Corporation. Prior to his current role, Dan served as a Social Studies teacher in Northern Wells Community School Corporation for 6 years. Dan then served as an Assistant Principal and Principal at John Glenn High School for 4 years. Dan's most recent position was as Principal of Lincoln Junior High School in Plymouth, IN. Dan is a member of the IDOE eLearning Leadership Cadre and has presented across Indiana on 1:1 programs and eLearning.
