Unit 2 - Expert Panels - Lisa Andrejko and Ann McMullan




The Digital Learning Transition show

Summary: For this unit, we have three separate interviews with leaders from each of the four example digital learning transition initiatives, so you can choose those from the case studies you selected in 2.3. Lisa Andrejko, Superintendent, Quakertown Community School District, PA and Ann McMullan, Executive Director of Educational Technology, Klein ISD, TX. Questions discussed with Lisa and Ann: What does the digital learning transition look like in your school districts (0:50); How did your digital learning transition evolve over time? How long does it take to start to see a shift in teaching and learning practices? (13:50); How do you find the time to provide professional learning opportunities for teachers? (15:55); How important is it to have an instructional technology coach, specialist or facilitator within the school building? (19:10); How do you bridge between digital learning, focusing on 21st century skills and the 4 C2019s, and preparing students for standardized testing? (23:25); How do you use digital portfolios and and other alternative types of assessment in your digital learning transitions? (28:10); How have your teachers been transitioning from textbooks to digital resources? (31:10); What two things would you tell school and districts leaders who are just starting on their digital learning transitions? (36:10)