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Inspired Writing Update

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Dan Maas
Dan Maas

This document summarizes the implementation of a program providing computers and developing writing skills for students in grades 5-10 in the Lincoln Public Schools district. It finds that 5th graders who were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks showed statistically significantly higher gains in writing scores than 4th graders without the devices. The document also discusses providing professional development to help teachers master technological and pedagogical skills to engage students through technology while focusing on essential learning. It raises questions about how to sustain and expand the program going forward.

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Inspired Writing Going to scale grades 5-10 September 23, 2010
Agenda Implementation Update Data & Results Professional Development What’s Next
Implementation Update 10,000 computers deployed in LPS 5,400 Windows-based computers 4,600 Linux-based netbooks 1,800 grades 5, 6, 9 1,100 grades 7, 8, 10 1,700 School & PTO purchases 7, 8,10 Netbooks funding: EETT Grant Title Funding LPS Foundation
Data & Results Studies: Internal reviews Warschauer outside study grades 5 & 6 EETT grant Adolescent Literacy EETT grant 8 th grade Tech Literacy UNC outside case study
5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks (except at East)
5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks
5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks
5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks Specifically, the gains in writing scores from 6th graders in 2010 compared to the same students as 5th graders in 2009 were STASTISTICALLY SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the gains in writing scores from 6th graders in 2009 compared to the same fifth graders in 2008. Also, the gains in writing scores from 5th graders in 2010 compared to the same students as 4th graders in 2009 were STASTISTICALLY SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the gains in writing scores from 5th graders in 2009 compared to the same fourth graders in 2008. -Dr. Mark Warschauer, Professor of Education and Informatics University of California, Irvine * The 4 th grade that achieved a 10%+ gain was at East Elementary which replicated the Inspired Writing project to this grade level. Grade 5%+ Gains 10%+ Gains 4 th Grade 4 1* 5 th Grade 7 5
Professional Development Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2006). Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A new framework for teacher knowledge.  Teachers College Record. 108 (6), 1017-1054.
Master of information technologies and able to support use both by students and other staff Masterful 21 st century classroom focused on essential learnings, applying good learning theory supported by technology Engagement in the classroom using technology, but activities stray away from essential learning or lack relevance Master of the content in the subject area earning the designation “highly qualified” Master of classroom strategies, application of learning theory, differentiation techniques, grading practices Masterful 20 th Century classroom with strong content and good application of learning theory Use of technology to enhance exploration of content, but incomplete application of learning theories and pedagogy Inspired Learning Reflection Guide Good but dated Modern but limited Exciting but disconnected
Where did you find it? Why do you trust it? Write your Senator Reach beyond your community Post it in the hall so visitors can see Post it online for the world to see Obey the law and be sure to vote Identity = Currency Avoid online danger Honor intellectual property Connect with the world The 21 st Century has transformed these areas; we need to ask different questions.
What’s Next Remaining Inspired Writing classrooms: Grades 11, 12 & possibly 4 Replacement of original netbooks 700 series is aging More in-depth results Sustainability planning

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Inspired Writing Update

  • 1. Inspired Writing Going to scale grades 5-10 September 23, 2010
  • 2. Agenda Implementation Update Data & Results Professional Development What’s Next
  • 3. Implementation Update 10,000 computers deployed in LPS 5,400 Windows-based computers 4,600 Linux-based netbooks 1,800 grades 5, 6, 9 1,100 grades 7, 8, 10 1,700 School & PTO purchases 7, 8,10 Netbooks funding: EETT Grant Title Funding LPS Foundation
  • 4. Data & Results Studies: Internal reviews Warschauer outside study grades 5 & 6 EETT grant Adolescent Literacy EETT grant 8 th grade Tech Literacy UNC outside case study
  • 5. 5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks (except at East)
  • 6. 5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks
  • 7. 5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks
  • 8. 5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks Specifically, the gains in writing scores from 6th graders in 2010 compared to the same students as 5th graders in 2009 were STASTISTICALLY SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the gains in writing scores from 6th graders in 2009 compared to the same fifth graders in 2008. Also, the gains in writing scores from 5th graders in 2010 compared to the same students as 4th graders in 2009 were STASTISTICALLY SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the gains in writing scores from 5th graders in 2009 compared to the same fourth graders in 2008. -Dr. Mark Warschauer, Professor of Education and Informatics University of California, Irvine * The 4 th grade that achieved a 10%+ gain was at East Elementary which replicated the Inspired Writing project to this grade level. Grade 5%+ Gains 10%+ Gains 4 th Grade 4 1* 5 th Grade 7 5
  • 9. Professional Development Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2006). Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A new framework for teacher knowledge.  Teachers College Record. 108 (6), 1017-1054.
  • 10. Master of information technologies and able to support use both by students and other staff Masterful 21 st century classroom focused on essential learnings, applying good learning theory supported by technology Engagement in the classroom using technology, but activities stray away from essential learning or lack relevance Master of the content in the subject area earning the designation “highly qualified” Master of classroom strategies, application of learning theory, differentiation techniques, grading practices Masterful 20 th Century classroom with strong content and good application of learning theory Use of technology to enhance exploration of content, but incomplete application of learning theories and pedagogy Inspired Learning Reflection Guide Good but dated Modern but limited Exciting but disconnected
  • 11. Where did you find it? Why do you trust it? Write your Senator Reach beyond your community Post it in the hall so visitors can see Post it online for the world to see Obey the law and be sure to vote Identity = Currency Avoid online danger Honor intellectual property Connect with the world The 21 st Century has transformed these areas; we need to ask different questions.
  • 12. What’s Next Remaining Inspired Writing classrooms: Grades 11, 12 & possibly 4 Replacement of original netbooks 700 series is aging More in-depth results Sustainability planning