Frances Bradburn NC Department of Public Instruction

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The Technology Immersion ProjectPioneering
Technology Immersion in Texas SchoolsPresented
ByRichard PowellKaren KahanKelly Shapley
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• TIP
• Technology Immersion Project
• 22 6-8 middle schools
• 1 Whole district
• 1 Vertical team
• 1 Secondary campus

• eTxTIP
• Evaluation of Technology Immersion Project
• 22 immersed 6-8 middle schools
• 22 control schools
• 1,300 teachers
• 19,000 students

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Technology Immersion Defined
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Immersion Package Contents
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New Services Model for Schools
New Model
Old Model
Integrated Provider Team
No Provider Integration
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Hardware Vendor
Content Vendor
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Campus
Professional Development Provider
Tech Support
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Year One Findings Progress Towards Immersion
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eTxTIP Research Questions

• How is technology immersion implemented?
• What is the effect of technology immersion on
  schools, teachers and teaching, and students and
  learning?
• Does technology immersion impact student
  achievement?

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First-Year Progress Towards Immersion
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First-Year Progress Towards Immersion
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Year 1 Challenges In Achieving Immersion

• Late start for many campuses
• Outdated infrastructure technical issues
• Teacher attitude, readiness, and abilities vary
• District policies and practices vary
• Pressure to improve standardized test scores
• Leadership culture

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Findings Effects of Immersion on Campuses and
Teachers
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Effects of Immersion on Schools
Source Teacher Online Survey
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Effects of Immersion on Teachers
Source Teacher Online Survey
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Findings Effects of Immersion on Students and
Learning
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Effects of Immersion on Students
Sources Student Survey and Style of Learning
Inventory
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Frequency of Student Technology Use at Immersed
Campuses
0 never, 1 rarely few times a year, 2
sometimes once or twice a month, 3 often once
or twice a week, 4 almost daily
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Frequency of Student Technology Use at Control
Campuses
0 never, 1 rarely few times a year, 2
sometimes once or twice a month, 3 often once
or twice a week, 4 almost daily
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Student Disciplinary Referrals in Immersed vs.
Control Campuses
Sent to the office at least once for disciplinary
action
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First Year Research Conclusions

• Increased parent involvement
• Improved student attendance
• Increased collaboration and communication among
  staff, students, and parents
• Increased student engagement and enthusiasm
• Fewer discipline problems
• No significant increase in academic achievement

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Learn More!

• WWW.TXTIP.INFO
• WWW.ETXTIP.INFO