1. Department of Social Sciences Social Sciences Digital Training “A New Era in Social Sciences: A Digital Timeline for Success”

2. Digital Training OBJECTIVES Willingness to embrace change for successful technology integration Understand that technology is continuously, and rapidly, evolving It is an ongoing process and demands continual learning When effectively integrated into the curriculum, technology tools can extend learning in powerful ways These tools can provide students and teachers with: Access to up-to-date, primary source material Methods of collecting/recording data Ways to collaborate with students, teachers, and experts around the world Opportunities for expressing understanding via multimedia Learning that is relevant and assessment that is authentic

3. Today you will do the following:

4. HOPES & FEARS Trends Challenges Digital textbook mandates FLORIDA standards Digital testing mandates Active + personal learning Proven 1:1 initiatives Developing BYOD Strategies value still unknown High costs Manageability Security Path to success is unclear Time to Implement Resistance to Change Meaningful Success

5. Why Digital, Why N ow? Mobile Digital Devices: Dipping Your Toes in Technological Waters Hill, Rebecca A. Teacher Librarian39.1 (Oct 2011): 22-26.Hill, Rebecca ATeacher Librarian39.1 69% of all schools ban student cellphone use during the school day (Common Sense Media). 65% of cell phone-owning kids at schools that ban those same phones still bring them every day to class 58% of those students still use them (Lenhart).

8. Workflow  “Workflow is a term used to describe the tasks  procedural steps,  organizations or people involved,  required input and output information,  and tools needed for each step in a business process.” (Margaret Rouse, Editorial Director, Whatis.com)  In the academic world, our workflow involves a number of different elements which may include:  planning and scheduling,  project management,  reading and writing,  information management (gathering, sorting, storing),  collaboration (students, colleagues, department, college, and organizations), participation in meetings and committees, as well as interfacing with cyberspace (email and web).  There are many additions to make to the list.

10. WHAT we have learned 5 most common DEVICE errors! Focusing on content apps Lack of Teacher Preparation Failure to communicate a compelling answer to “Why DIGITAL DEVICES?” Treating DIGITAL DEVICES like multi-user devices Treating the DIGITAL DEVICE as a computer

11. DIGITAL DEVICE CONTACT PERSON Share updates with teachers TRAIN teachers on apps and lesson plans Participate in District trainings Serve as the eyes & ears for teachers Notify IT dept/technician of ANY issues

12. School Technician Duties Restore devices to original district Image Mail Device to UDT for service Receive device back from UDT Check device was repaired properly by UDT Notify DSP of device repair

13. DAY 2: Timeline

14. Questions & Answers