Carroll Consolidated School Corporation - Innovative Curriculum Development Initiatives
Discover how Carroll Consolidated School Corporation in Flora, Indiana, is revolutionizing curriculum development through digital tools, teacher leadership, and innovative strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.
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Carroll Consolidated School Corporation Flora, Indiana
Who are we? Carroll Consolidated School Corporation Carroll Jr-Sr High School Carroll Elementary School Christopher Lagoni - Superintendent Amanda Skinner - CES Principal Fred Schnarr - Director of Data, Information, and Integration Jamie Ramos - Director of Technology
Our Measurable Goals based on our Grant Plan By the end of summer 2015, a cohort of primary grade teacher leaders and tech champions will be proficient users of iBooks Author to create digital curriculum based on their curriculum maps focused on Social Studies and Literacy Integration for grades K-3. By the end of summer 2015, a separate cohort of grade 4-12 teacher leaders and tech champions will use iBooks Author as well as our LMS to create digital curriculum based on their subject area. Teacher interest is high! Participating teachers demonstrate the ability to write and revise curriculum as a process. The Digital Curriculum will be ready to implement by the 2nd nine weeks of the school year.
Our Shared Purpose Teachers need to use that data and have the skills to improve curriculum. Textbook publishers cannot keep up with changes in standards or our annual data needs. Best use of funding Digital Curriculum can be constantly improved, revised, and shared. Build Curriculum revision capacity in teachers Change our culture. Books are not the only curriculum.
Our Shared Purpose Continued Create vibrant, engaging, and responsive curriculum. Digital Curriculum looks different for K-3 and 4-12. Ebooks and LMS courses Added Staff -Director of Data, Information, and Integration in 2013. Integration Expectations for Teachers Fostering 21st Century Skills- Collaboration, Communication, Create, and Critical Thinking Curriculum Maps Developed for all classes and courses. Transition Curriculum Maps to Digital Curriculum Digital Curriculum looks different based on the age of the student.
Research and Professional Planning SAMR 2012-2013 Studied Mark Edwards & Mooresville Graded School District. TRAIN Committee: Technology Redefining & Augmenting INstruction. Site Visits (Bluffton, Plymouth, Maconaquah, Eastern), Device, LMS Technology Integration Expectations For Teachers Curriculum Mapping Constant Data Analysis ISTE 2014 - Focus on Standard #3 for Teachers: Model digital age work and learning (Previously NETS)
Our Goals and Purposes Align with ISTE Standard 3 3. Model digital age work and learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
Support For The Proposal Upgraded wireless and switches in 2012. 802.11n Committee gathered to decide on 1:1 Purchased iPads through a Lease in the summer of 2013. Grades 2-12 iPad 4, K-1 iPad mini Apple on-site training summer of 2013. Site visits to other successful one to one programs Center Grove 2013 (before our first 1:1 year) Center Grove 2014 (after our first 1:1 year) Increased Internet bandwidth from 45mb to 75mb in 2014 Server upgrade 2015, Infrastructure upgrade 2016 (E-Rate) GAFE School District TRAIN committee evaluated LMS deployed district wide
Sense of Purpose Offline access for all students. We chose to focus on a core group of apps. Meaningful goal to create better curriculum based on our needs and Indiana Standards. We grow professional capacity rather than chase technology fads. Technology is a tool. Increase mobility for creativity and productivity. Share on Learning Connection
