Grant Application for 2013 -14

MSET offers Maryland educators an opportunity to apply for grants to encourage personalized learning through the effective use of technology in teaching, leading, and learning. Grants not to exceed $2,000 will be awarded through a competitive grant process. Grant funding must be used to promote innovative uses of instructional technology and address 21st Century learning skills to improve student achievement. Who is eligible to participate in the MSET grant award program? All MSET members are eligible to apply for a grant if their membership is paid as of December 6, 2013. Only one grant application will be accepted per school. What are the criteria for the grant application? A. States the title of the proposal. The title should relate to the proposal. B. Includes a clear and brief description of the grant proposal. (Maximum of 75 words. This description will be published if the grant proposal is selected for an award.) C. Clearly states the goals and objectives of the proposal. D. Includes a table of the item(s) being requested including the product name, model numbers, quantity, and the cost of the item(s). Lists specific apps if appropriate. If the total cost exceeds the amount requested, indicates how additional funding will be obtained. E. Clearly describes how the proposed grant project will be assessed in both content and technology literacy and include a sample assessment. F. Clearly indicates which Maryland Common Core State Standards will be addressed by the implementation of this program. If using other content standards, please indicate. G. Clearly indicates which Maryland Teacher Technology Standards(s) will be addressed. H. Clearly indicates which Maryland Technology Literacy Standard(s) for Students will be addressed. I. Includes a realistic timeline that outlines the implementation plan of the proposal and includes the following: Activity, Person Responsible, Start Date, Completion Date, and Evidence of Successful Completion. J. Clearly describes how implementation of the proposed program will improve student achievement, address an instructional need in a new and creative way, and promote 21st Century Learning. K. Includes a brief statement of the qualifications of the applicant(s) administering the program. Grant recipients must present a summary of the grant implementation at a Promising Practices Poster Session at the 2014 Common Ground Conference at the Ocean City Convention Center on May 1 or May 2, 2014. Grant recipients must also create an iLearn Maryland course, through iTunes University, on the topic of their grant proposal. Once approved for the grant, winners will receive guidance on creating an iTunesU course. Grant recipients must also submit verification of expenses to the MSET Grant Chair by May 15, 2014. How may grant funds by used? Grant funds may be used for software, apps, hardware, or peripherals needed to complete the program. Grant funds may not be used for salaries, curriculum development, student prizes, scholarships, conference attendance, field trips, consumables, or the technology infrastructure of a school. How will grants be awarded? Members of the MSET Grant Committee will evaluate all grant proposals using the scoring rubric which is available on the MSET website along with the grant application. December 6, 2013 December 20, 2013 May 1 or May 2, 2014 May 15, 2014 Grant applications are due (see submission information below). Applicants notified of status of grant application. Present at the Common Ground Conference. Submit verification of expenses and a summary of grant implementation to the MSET Grant Chairperson.

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Applicant Information: No more than two persons may be named as applicants. If a grant winner, the primary applicant will receive a reduced registration rate to the Common Ground Conference as a presenter. The secondary applicant will need to register to attend the conference and pay registration fees and will also be listed as a grant winner in the program. All persons listed as applicants must be MSET members as of December 6, 2013. Only one application will be accepted per school. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 1. Name of Primary Applicant: Mary Pat Holter 2. Name of Secondary Applicant: Carly Pumphrey 3. Email Address of Primary Applicant: [email protected] 4. Email Address of Secondary Applicant: [email protected] 5. School Name: Fountaindale Elementary School for the Arts and Academic Excellence 6. School Address: 901 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742 7. School Phone Number: (301) 766-8156 8. Local School System or indicate if an Independent School: Washington County 9. Grade Level (s): First Grade 10. Content Area (s): English Language Arts (Writing, Language, Literacy) 11. Number of Students Impacted by Proposal: approximately 20 students 9. Please check: __X__Primary Applicant is a MSET member as of December 6, 2013. 10. Please check: ___X__Secondary Applicant is a MSET member as of December 6, 2013. Grant Application Information: A. State the title of the proposal. The title must relate to the proposal. B. Include a clear and brief description of the grant proposal. (Maximum of 75 words. This description will be published if the grant proposal is selected for an award.) C. Clearly state the goals and objectives of the proposed program. D. Include a list or table of the item(s) being requested including the product name and model numbers and the cost of the item(s). If a subscription is part of the total cost, explain how this will be sustained. If the total cost exceeds the amount requested, indicate how additional funding will be obtained. E. Clearly describe how the program will be assessed in both content and technology literacy. F. Clearly indicate which Maryland Common Core State Standards will be addressed by the implementation of this program. If using other content standards, please indicate. G. Clearly indicate which Maryland Teacher Technology Standards(s) will be addressed. H. Clearly indicate which Maryland Technology Literacy Standard(s) for Students will be addressed. I. Include a realistic timeline that outlines the implementation plan of the proposal and includes the following: Activity, Person Responsible, Start Date, Completion Date, and Evidence of Successful Completion. J. Clearly describe how implementation of the proposed program will improve student achievement, address an instructional need in a new and creative way, and promote 21st Century Learning. K. Include a brief statement of the qualifications of the applicant(s) administering the program. I understand that the awarding of all grants, and the amount of any grant, shall be at the sole discretion of the MSET Grant Committee, and, in the event that I am awarded a grant for the project described herein, the MSET Grant Committee shall have the right to publish a description of the program. I will be available to make a presentation at the Common Ground Conference on either May 1 or May 2, 2014 and will be responsible for any registration costs to present. I will also create an iLearn Maryland course, through iTunes University, and submit verification of expenses by May 15, 2014. I also verify that my principal/supervisor is aware of this grant application and the obligations that accompany the awarding of the grant. It is understood that all grant awards are payable to the school of the grantee. Please add initials: __MPH_/_CJP__ I agree to the above statement. Grant applications and the scoring rubric are available electronically at both the MSET and Common Ground 2014 websites. Submit grant applications electronically to [email protected] with subject: MSET Grant Application and Your Name. Questions can be directed to Thea Jones, MSET grant chairperson, at [email protected] Grant Applications are due on December 6, 2013.
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Grant Application Information A. iPad, iWrite, iShare B. In an effort to address a weakness in literacy skills, increased attention has been given to explicit writing instruction. My students writing with paper and pencil has improved, but am I meeting the needs of my 21st century learners, preparing them to be successful in a digital world? iPad, iWrite, iShare provides necessary technology tools for students to create, communicate, collaborate, and think critically through the process of digital writing for an authentic audience. C. Goals and Objectives: Students will be able to demonstrate command of Standard English Grammar and usage when writing. (Teacher Student Learning Objective, SLO) Students will demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. (Teacher SLO) Students will be able to write opinions/arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. (School SLO) Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization and analysis of content. (School SLO) Students will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences. (School SLO) The reading level of every WCPS student will improve by an expected years growth or more each year to ensure that every student is reading at or above grade-level by graduation. (District SLO) Students will use technology tools to communicate ideas in an authentic manner. Students will use technology tools to collaborate in the creation of texts. Students will use technology tools to create and publish original texts with connected illustrations. Students will use critical thinking skills to effectively edit and revise digital texts. D. Program Costs: Product name iPad 2 My Story App Model Description 16GB Unit Price 5 @ $399 $3.99 Total Price $1995 Teacher provided

E. Program Assessment Writing Assessment- see attached rubrics from Lucy Calkins Units of Study (standard writing rubrics used in WCPS). Language Assessment - see attached teacher created rubric to assess conventions of standard English. Technology Assessment - see attached checklist and student reflection form. Digital Citizenship- see attached checklist and student reflection form.

F. Common Core State Standards addressed: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.3 Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English: grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English: capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. G. Maryland Teacher Technology Standards addressed: Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration. Standard II: Communication B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.

H. Maryland Technology Literacy Standard(s) for Students addressed: Standard 1.0 Technology Systems A. Systems. 1.Understand the uses of technology systems c) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions. Standard 2.0 Digital Citizenship A. Technology and Society 1. Explain how technology affects individuals and institutions (home and school). c. Identify how technology tools have been and are used to meet peoples needs. Standard 2.0 Digital Citizenship B. Legal and Ethical Issues 1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information (a-f). Standard 3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration A. Learning 1. Use and understand how technology enhances learning a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills. Standard 3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration A. Learning 1. Use and understand how technology enhances learning b) Describe ways selected technology tools are being used to support learning. Standard 3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration B. Collaboration 1. Use and understand how technology encourages collaboration a. Participate in class lessons using technology for brainstorming and shared writing. Standard 3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration B. Collaboration 1. Use and understand how technology encourages collaboration C. Reflect and discuss the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools. Standard 3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration C. Increase Productivity 1. Use and understand how technology increases productivity a. Describe ways the selected technology tools are being used to support learning goals c. Edit work created using concept mapping, word processing, or presentation software.

I. Timeline: Activity Person Responsible Mary Pat Holter Support, as needed, from Carly Pumphrey Start Date/ Completion Date Jan. 6, 2014/ Jan. 31, 2014 Evidence of Successful Completion Each student has successfully completed one two-page e-book. Initial Digital Citizenship Reflection form completed by each student. Feb. 3, 2014/ Feb. 28, 2014 Each student will have one complete e-book added to the iBooks library. All rubrics will be scored to document student achievement. Five collaborative books based on current topic added to the iBooks library. A second Digital Citizenship Reflection form will be completed. Checklists will be completed to note student behaviors. Mary Pat Holter Support, as needed, from Carly Pumphrey Mar. 3, 2014/ Mar. 28, 2014 Each student will have one complete e-book added to the iBooks library. All rubrics will be scored to document student achievement. Five collaborative books based on current topic added to the iBooks library. A third Digital Citizenship Reflection form will be completed.
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Obtain and introduce iPads. Discuss responsibility. Introduce MY STORY app in small groups. Provide frequent time for student to explore and practice using app, rotating small groups daily. Rotate the iPads through small groups. Each student will complete at least one text through the writing process, including revisions and editing. Assess the completed e-book using appropriate writing rubric, language rubric, and technology rubric. Research groups will create one collaborative text based on current content instruction. Observe students using technology tools, recording behaviors on checklist. Have students complete the Digital Citizenship Reflection form. Share e-books with parents via email.

Mary Pat Holter Support, as needed, from Carly Pumphrey

Repeat rotation through small group. Repeat assessment process. Research groups will create one collaborative text based on current content instruction. Repeat Digital Citizenship Reflection form. Continue observing behaviors with checklist. Share e-books with parents via email.

Checklists will be completed to note student behaviors. Repeat rotation through small group. Research groups will create one collaborative text based on current content instruction. Repeat assessment process. Research groups will create one collaborative text based on current content instruction. Repeat Digital Citizenship Reflection form. Continue observing behaviors with checklist. Share e-books with parents via email. Mary Pat Holter Support, as needed, from Carly Pumphrey Mar. 31, 2014/ April 25, 2014 Each student will have one complete e-book added to the iBooks library. All rubrics will be scored to document student achievement. Five collaborative books based on current topic added to the iBooks library. A fourth Digital Citizenship Reflection form will be completed. Checklists will be completed to note student behaviors. Each student will share their ebooks with an authentic audience, parents and community members, at an Exhibition of Learning. Assess all students in 3 types of writing using a cold write assessment Mary Pat Holter May 1, 2014/ May 31, Support as needed 2014 from Carly Pumphrey Feedback from parents and community members. Three writing samples per student. Completed rubrics assessing each.

Timeline Summary: By the end of the year, students will have worked through the writing process to complete four personalized e-books, four collaborative, shared-research books, and present their published texts to an authentic audience.

J. Program Implementation: Providing productivity apps, such as MY STORY, on iPads will support the literacy (reading, writing, and language) development of our first grade students, while also contributing to the development of their 21st Century skills. Students will continue to follow the prescribed course of study in writing, while implementing technology tools to create written texts that communicate information, opinions, and personal narratives. By creating e-books, rather than paper and pencil books, students will have the ability to collaborate in the creation of texts. The proposal includes multiple research projects, using technology related collaborative tools. In an effort to personalize learning, each student will explore digital tools in order to create unique texts based on their personal experiences, interests, and abilities. Students will read and comment on their peers texts, while receiving feedback on their own. Students will use critical thinking skills, their understanding of CCSS language standards, peer/teacher feedback, and the outlined expectations to revise and improve their texts. All texts can be shared digitally to reach a larger audience. As a culminating learning experience, the students will share their digital writing with an authentic audience of parents and community members at an Exhibition of Learning. The students will demonstrate their ability to be producers of information, not just consumersan important 21st century skill!

K. Qualifications: Mary Pat Holter is a First Grade Teacher at Fountaindale School for the Arts and Academic Excellence. She has twenty years educational experience focusing on early childhood education. She spent tens years teaching and learning at Williamsport Elementary School, a STEM magnet school. Mary Pat has demonstrated a commitment to continued professional growth by becoming Nationally Board Certified. She is currently participating in action research by studying best practices to improve literacy instruction using 21st Century Skills and technology tools. Carly Pumphrey is currently a Lead Teacher (instructional coach) at Fountaindale School for the Arts and Academic Excellence. She has 15 years of educational experience in three different states. As a lifelong learner, Carly upholds the efforts of teachers and students to embark on continuous learning. To bolster the learning of Mrs. Holters digital literacy action research group, she supports the efforts of teachers to be innovative in meeting the needs of each 21st Century Learner in their classrooms.

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Digital Citizenship Student Reflection

Name _________________ Date ___________________

1. How have technology tools helped us to become better writers? (MDTLS 3.A.1.b, 3.C.1.a)

2. How have technology tool helped us to exchange ideas and collaborate with others? (MDTLS 2.A.1.c, 3.B.1.c)

3. Tell one way you have been responsible and appropriate with your use of technology. (MDTLS 2.B.1.a-f)

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Digital Literacy Technology Standards

Student Names Use the keyboard to type. (1.A.1.c) Use technology to reinforce skills. ( 3.A.1.a)

*Teacher adds date to box under each standard when student demonstrates mastery of standard
Use technology tools to create shared writing. (3.B.1.a) Edit work created using digital tools. (3.C.1.a)

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