California
Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT)
Spring 2003
Generation
Y and the EETT Competitive Grant Application
Generation YES, Inc. supports California schools and districts looking
for scientifically based, research proven programs to support whole-school
technology infusion.
Planning to submit a No Child Left Behind Education Technology
(EETT) funding application? The information on this page
will give you an overview of how Generation Y can meet your needs
- and receive funding. Information from all parts of the Generation
YES site is pulled together on this one page to help you add Generation
Y to your funding application.
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California
Department of Education EETT site

Federal NCLB Site
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In Brief
What is Generation Y? - Student-centered technology
skills integrated with sustainable professional development for
teachers. (more details...)
How does it match the California EETT application?
- Generation Y is a complete match for the goals of the grant application.
California is focusing its grant money on grades 4-8, which is perfect
for Generation Y. Generation Y has been run in grades 3-12, and
meets the needs of these middle grades with innovative curriculum
and a flexible model that works for both elementary (year-long)
or secondary (semester) based schools. (more details..)
How much does a Generation Y license cost and what do you
get? - For less than the cost of a one day workshop for
20 teachers, you can provide classroom based professional development
for an entire year. (more details...)
For additional information
For more questions or to discuss your unique situation, contact:
Dr. Dennis Harper
Toll free: (888) 941 - 4369
[email protected]
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Full Pre-Written
Narrative |
NEW! - To assist in your grant writing process, Dr. Harper
has written a complete narrative for a sample district implementing
Gen Y.
The document includes research background, narrative, and
budget considerations to help you add Generation YES programs
to your EETT application.
To receive this document by email, please contact Dennis
Harper. |
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Generation Y (Gen Y) began as a federal Technology
Innovation Challenge grant in the Olympia, Washington school district
in 1996. The vision was to improve student learning by infusing
technology into the classroom in an innovative, scalable way. The
Gen Y model teaches student technology skills so they can help teachers
integrate technology in the classroom. After 6 years, the program
is not only going strong in Olympia, but also has also spread to
schools throughout the country and around the world.
Generation Y is summarized in the sections below for educators
looking for programs that meet the No Child Left Behind
criteria.
Model Overview
Make the Most of Your Funding Dollar
Proven By Scientific Research
Flexible and Cost Effective
All-inclusive Pricing
Unique Company
To find out more, visit the Generation
Y section of the Generation YES web site where there is more
detailed information about Gen Y. |
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Generation Y Documents
to Assist in Your EETT Grant Planning |
Generation
Y introduction. Summary of the program including links
to research and articles on the web.
Generation
Y Research Summary. Evaluations, research results and
test score improvement data.
Generation
Y Professional Development Example. Written in light of
the California EETT application.
Pricing.
Expected costs and options for Generation YES services.
NOTE - To download these files:
Windows: right-click on the link and select "Save Target
As" from the menu.
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Model: Student Inclusion = Technology Infusion
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Generation Y (also known as Gen Y) is a research based program that works
to increate the level of technology integration throughout the school. The
model blends authentic student learning with classroom-based, sustainable
professional development for teachers. Gen Y is grounded in methods that
have been tested in real schools and woven into a comprehensive semester
program. The program has enjoyed success in diverse schools throughout the
nation.
Gen Y students develop technological fluency while learning how to share
their knowledge with others. Each student is paired with a classroom teacher
who needs help integrating technology into their practice. Each student/teacher
team decides on a curriculum component or lesson to enhance with technology.
Students learn about pedagogy and lesson plan design while developing
their communication, planning and project management skills. The partner
teacher receives support for their technology projects when and where
they need it � in their classroom.
Generation YES (the publisher of Gen Y) supplies the comprehensive support
system � training, curriculum materials, online tool suite, coaching and
project evaluation throughout the entire term of the class. The Gen Y
website offers a supportive learning community, complete with collaborative
project planning and reporting tools.
Generation Y Features:
Scientifically-proven and research-based � 6 years of
studies by the Northwest Regional Labs (NWREL) show improvement in student
achievement, teacher understanding and use of technology and attitudes.
Recognized � Rated �exemplary� by the U.S. Department
of Education expert panel in technology. Only 2 out of hundreds of extensively
reviewed programs were given this rare rating.
Authentic project based learning for students � Extensive
curriculum materials and online project management tools support rigorous
projects. Grade and subject level experts work with every Gen Y student
to provide feedback on their projects in order to ensure excellence. Every
student/teacher project results in technology enhanced lessons aligned
to content standards that teachers report using year after year.
Sustainable technology professional development support for
teachers � teachers are supported with in-classroom resources
to help them realize their technology potential, and to fulfill the educational
goals of the school.
ISTE NETS technology standards alignment� Generation
Y classes provide a rich, project-based learning experience while satisfying
application skill standards. Generation Y exceeds these technology standards,
but does not teach technology skills in a vacuum. Many students traditionally
left out of technology classes (girls, non-math/science majors) do extremely
well in Generation Y.
Immediate Return on Investment � For less than the cost
of running a one-day workshop for 20 teachers, those same 20 teachers
receive support to succeed in their technology initiatives all year long.
Reduce support costs - Professional development staff
can focus on the big picture knowing that teachers will be supported in
the classroom. The cost benefit is also realized by reducing your tech
support costs. With students helping teachers with easily solvable problems,
you will realize a lower demand on scarce technology support personnel.
Supports YOUR technology plan � Gen Y student projects
can focus on any hardware or software initiatives of the school. For example,
investing in new hardware, such as handhelds or laptops can be a huge
initiative. Even with workshops for teachers, there may be a longer than
anticipated ramp-up time to integrate new hardware into daily teaching.
Gen Y student projects may be directed to setting up and supporting the
new initiatives, and providing �just-in-time� help for teachers learning
to setup hardware, create lessons, and provide the day to day troubleshooting
that tends to stall new hardware projects. Harnessing the energy and ability
of these students can take your technology dreams and turn them into achievable
goals.
Make the Most of Your Funding Dollar |
Funding these days is increasingly tied to programs that have real scientific
research foundations and evaluations. This is one of the key changes of
the �No Child Left Behind� modification of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act (ESEA) funding. Gen Y will fulfill the requirement for the
educational technology portion to have 25% of the funding go towards professional
development that is proven and research-based.
But for that same money, you also get a technology class
that meets the ISTE NETS standards, gain a cadre of students who understand
the school technology from an educational perspective, and a way to reduce
your site-based support budget.
Self-sustaining after two years. Generation YES supports
schools with intensive training and consulting services for the first
two years of the program. After the second year, schools can sign up as
"affiliate" Gen Y schools and maintain their status, continue
to use the online tools and participate in the national network. This
plan allows schools to incorporate the Gen Y model into their infrastructure
without worrying about running out of money just as the investment starts
to pay off.
Proven by Scientific Research |
Many programs claim a basis in scientific research, but very few can actually
prove it. Generation YES can.
The Gen Y program is one of the most well-researched
in education technology. Not only have the results been proven, we have
continually improved and updated the program based on
the feedback from real schools. The resulting program combines curriculum
and support that works in school settings from urban to rural and everything
in between.
Northwest Regional Education Laboratory (NWREL) evaluation
reports can be found here.
The Expert Panel on Educational Technology examined
evaluation data from 134 programs to determine the effectiveness of
each program. These program evaluation experts found only two
exemplary programs � Generation Y was one. (Click
to view evaluation report)
Test Score Improvement Data - Results
of comparisons of math and reading scores for Gen Y and non-Gen Y students
Northwest Regional Education Laboratory (NWREL)
Seven years of data collected by the Northwest Regional Educational
Laboratory (NWREL) from the nationwide Gen Y project indicate that the
program is an effective alternative for schools wishing to integrate technology
into their regular curriculum and increase their use of project-based,
student-centered learning practices.
�Through this model, participating
educators receive individualized support as they strengthen their
use and integration of new technologies. Students learn technology,
communication, collaboration, and project management skills in an
authentic, personally meaningful context, and many go on to further
extend their skills through advanced school or community service projects.�
NWREL - Overview
of Generation www.Y
NWREL: Final
Generation www.Y Project Evaluation
NWREL:
Survey Data, 1998-2000
More than 10,000 teachers have received technology integration support
from trained Gen Y students. Surveys done on these thousands of teachers
reveal that they had overwhelmingly positive responses to the Gen Y
program and believed it had an impact on the way they would teach in
the future.
- 89% agreed that as a consequence of Gen Y, their students learned
content better
- 97% would like to work with another Gen Y student next year
- 98% reported that as a consequence of Gen Y, they would continue
rebuilding their lessons to make more use of technology
- 82% reported that the Gen Y experience would change the way they
teach in the future.
US Department of Education
- Expert Panel on Educational Technology
After an extensive 2 year evaluation of hundreds of educational
technology models, an expert panel commissioned by the US Department of
Education awarded Generation Y an "exemplary" rating.
Only one of two models to receive this award, the panel praised Generation
Y for it's unique, yet effective combination of vision, curriculum,
and support.
"...substantial learning gains on the part of participating
students."
"The format provides a model of project-based, authentic,
student-centered, multidisciplinary teaching and learning
enhanced by technology."
"... the course is supported with an array of resources
(some online) for coordinating teachers that can be adapted for different
school settings serving all populations using virtually any hardware/software
infrastructure."
Full Report (HTML)
(PDF version)
Generation
Y Evaluation (HTML) (PDF
version)
Home
Page of Exemplary and Promising Educational Technology Programs
Test Score Improvement (NWREL)
Another NWREL study compared students’ standardized mathematics
and language arts test results of those students who had taken the Gen
Y class with those students who had not over a three period after the
Gen Y students participated in the program. The following chart summarizes
the data taken over a three-year period. These tests were based on Washington
state standardized tests given to these students as part of the normal
events during the year. (Gen Y students = 44, non-Gen Y = 328)
- Over the three years, Math scores of Gen Y students increased
22.7% compared to average increases of 11.1% for non-Gen Y students.
- Language arts scores of Gen Y students increased 6.8% compared
to average increases of 5.6% for non-Gen Y students.
- Math score achievement for Gen Y students was significantly better
[p < .01.], with less than a 1% chance that this difference could
have occurred by chance.
Flexible and Cost Effective |
Gen Y has run in grades 3 - 12, and has been successful
in urban, rural and suburban schools. It works with any hardware or software
that the school has, or any philosophy of education. Since it�s been recognized
as valuable professional development, we�ve been able to offer optional
continuing education units to the partner-teachers.
Gen Y is most often run as a daily class in middle or high school as
a semester long elective. In elementary school, Gen Y is most often run
as a before or after-school program over the course of a year. As an alternative
for middle and high schools, Gen Y can also be run as an after-school
program.
The resulting community of technology users at the school site level
can save the district technology budget for more important training and
support needs. In addition, the long-term classroom-based support that
teachers receive can serve to extend the value of existing professional
development programs. The teachers get daily help with the technology
from students, levering their numbers to help serve all teachers who need
assistance.
Graduates of Gen Y classes often continue to provide assistance to teachers
with technology needs. The investment in Gen Y classes results in steadily
increasing amounts of support available for your school for no additional
dollars.
Generation YES provides all
the pieces of the program for one low price.
Comparable to the cost of a one-day workshop for 20 teachers, this
program provides authentic, sustainable professional development
for those same teachers for a full year, plus student technology
training.
Each class license provides training, tools, materials, evaluation
and comprehensive support from Generation YES. (see details below
or download the documents at the right)
After two years, your program will be on the way to self-sustainability. |
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Generation YES will provide the following
services to California Gen Y schools as part of each Gen Y class license.
Year One:
Training and Program Start-up
- Hands-on training session for each Gen Y teacher. During this comprehensive
training, the Gen Y teacher learns about the curriculum, website, and
processes that can ensure success in their building. Strategies for
recruiting students and partner teachers are dealt with. On-site training
is provided if 5 or more schools are participating in the same training
session. Two potential Gen Y students, along with school administrators,
are also encouraged to attend this training session. Otherwise, training
is provided by phone with simultaneous online access.
- Stakeholder brochures allow parents, partner teachers, and administrators
to better understand the Gen Y model and their role in its success.
- Gen Y video. The video provides the Gen Y teacher a means to show
colleagues, students and administration various aspects of the model.
Curriculum and Program Materials
- Complete Curriculum Guide for the Gen Y teacher. This 238-page guide
provides the Gen Y teacher strategies for delivering a successful program
and complete activities for ten units of study. Over 70 hours of classroom
instruction with leveling activities The Guide aligns all technology
skills learned by students to the International Society for Technology
in Education’s (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards
for Students (NETS).
- Gen Y teacher resource CD-ROM contains hundreds of information pages
that can be used by Gen Y students. Best practice video clips from Gen
Y teachers throughout the country give hints on how to succeed.
- Student materials. A Gen Y notebook and Student CD-ROM is provided
to each Gen Y student (up to 30). The CD provides examples of exemplary
Gen Y projects and the notebook provides space for teacher handouts
and other resources.
Support for Full Term of Class
- The comprehensive Gen Y website provides extensive tools for the
Gen Y teacher and students to complete their technology-infused professional
development activity with their partner teacher. These tools include
student journals, the Project Organizing and Reporting Tool (PORT),
archives of thousands of already completed Gen Y projects, updated information
pages and resources for each of the ten Gen Y Units of Study.
- Online Collaboration Network (OCN) provides Gen Y teachers and students
throughout the nation with a bulletin board and listserv where a wide-variety
of educational technology issues can be discussed. The OCN is monitored
and open to only Gen Y students and teachers in Gen Y schools.
- Expert consultants provide detailed feedback to every submitted Gen
Y proposal. Individualized consultation supports the student and partner
teacher pair with expertise regarding technology integration, content
standards, and assessment strategies. This feature has proven to be
an effective way to provide guided learning opportunities to teachers
based on their needs.
- A toll free number that the Gen Y teacher or their students can call
to receive help. The Gen Y teachers and students can also e-mail Gen
YES support staff.
- Built-in California performance standards on the Gen Y website enable
teachers and students to align their projects to standards.
Program Evaluation and Results
- Annual evaluation report includes detailed quantitative and qualitative
data, charts and interpretations clarifying the implementation and impact
of the project. These reports provide information for administration,
school board officials or others interested in seeing program results.
- National collaboration with like-minded schools. California schools
become part of a national group of Gen Y schools that help each other
provide support for teachers as they infuse technology into their curriculum.
- A Gen Y certificate of completion for each student completing the
Gen Y class. The Certificate states all skills students have acquired
which can help them on job and college entrance applications.
- Optional graduate college credit is offered for partner teachers
who complete a project with their Gen Y student.
Year 2:
- All services included in year one except training and curriculum
guide.
- Refresher training or additional curriculum guides are available
at additional expense.
Year 3 and beyond: (Affiliate status - whole
school):
- Full access to the Gen Y website
- Online Collaboration Network (OCN)
- A toll free number that the Gen Y teacher or their students can call
to receive help. The Gen Y teachers and students can also e-mail Gen
YES support staff.
- Built-in California performance standards on the Gen Y website enable
teachers and students to align their projects to standards.
Focus on self-sustainability
Previous research has shown that two years are required in most schools
for the Generation Y model to be thoroughly and properly implemented.
For this reason the California EETT Competitive two-year timeline is perfect.
At the end of the two-year period, there will be sufficient evidence and
critical mass that the bulk of the extensive support services of Generation
YES will no longer be required and California EETT schools can participate
for an nominal affiliate yearly license fee ($150). The nominal fee allows
continued participation in the network and full use of the online tools
for the entire school. In addition, Gen Y students have access to the
Generation YES network and online tools for life.
Generation YES provides the following resources
at the indicated costs:
To download this list as a Word document, click
here
Service/Resource |
Costs |
Year 1 - All-Inclusive Gen Y Class License
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$2,750 for full year elementary school (up to 30
students and 30 partner-teachers)
$4,900 for 2 semester middle school (up to 30 students
and 30 partner-teachers per semester) |
Year 2 - All-Inclusive Gen Y Class License |
$2,500 for full year elementary school (up to 30 students and
30 partner-teachers)
$4,500 for 2 semester middle school (up to 30 students and 30
partner-teachers per semester)
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After Year 2 - Gen Y whole school license (Affiliate Status)
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$150 per year (unlimited students and partner-teachers) |
Gen Y student access for life |
Included |
Optional Services/Resources |
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Optional Student Leadership & Community Service Module (Normally
for Gen Dids) |
$140 |
Optional Gen SCI (Students Caring for Infrastructure) program
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Year One: $2,500 includes full day consultation workshop at one
school, school web license, curriculum guide, and intensive support
for beginning program. (Plus travel expenses.)
Year Two +: $250 for web license per school
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Optional additional training day for Gen Y or Gen SCI |
$250 per participant (10 person minimum) plus
travel expenses |
Optional graduate credit for partner-teachers |
$80 (Coordinated through Washington State University Distance Degree
program) |
Additional curriculum guide |
$169 |
Additional video |
$45 |
Additional student notebook (includes student CD-ROM with exemplary
projects) |
$7 |
Note: Schools may need to budget for stipends for the teacher teaching
the Gen Y class under certain conditions. Other budget items to consider
may be pay and expenses for the Gen Y teacher to attend training, travel,
and equipment and software for the Gen Y students to use.
Class implementation |
School may need to budget for stipends |
Class taught during normal school day |
$0 |
Year-long after or before school program |
$2,700 for 30 week program (assumes 3 hours per week at $30 per
hour) |
Semester-long after or before school program |
$1,620 for 18 week program (assumes 3 hours per week at $30 per
hour) |
Our company, Generation YES, was created to continue the work of the
grant by publishing the materials and running the Gen Y program. The name
of the company stands for �Youth and Educators Succeeding� and our mission
is to provide unique models of student and teacher collaboration
that include students in the important work of introducing the power of
technology throughout the educational process.
Generation YES is led by Dr. Dennis Harper. Dr. Harper has been an international
leader in the educational technology field for over 3 decades. He wrote
the first college text on computer education, RUN: Computer Education
while a faculty member at the University of California. Dr. Harper has
taught in universities around the world and has been instrumental in bringing
the first computers into schools in numerous countries.
Additional Information
For more information call toll free (1-888-941-4369), or contact
Dennis Harper at [email protected]
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