A New Vision for 21st Century Learning: Students "Speak Up" about Emerging

Welcome toA New Vision for 21st Century Learning: Students “Speak Up” about Emerging Technologies Julie Evans Project Tomorrow jevans@tomorrow.org © Project Tomorrow 2011

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Today’s Discussion: The Big Questions• What are the expectations of K-12 students for 21st century learning?• How does that student vision compare with the educators’ reality?• How well are today’s K-12 schools meeting the expectations of students?• What is the future of learning? © Project Tomorrow 2011

Today’s Agenda: Speak Up National Research Project Student Vision for 21st Century Education Meet the Free Agent Learner! Conversation Time Speak Up Research Project: Views of Students, Teachers, Parents and Administrators © Project Tomorrow 2011

Defining 21st century education . . . “I believe that the purpose of education is not to make men carpenters, but to make carpenters men. To be competitive in a workplace that is changing and will change continuously throughout our careers, my peers and I need to be able to read and understand new information at a level never before prevalent. This should be, however, a familiar aim for the forces of academia, however, since what we must learn, in essence, is to learn. I would ensure a broad and balanced education that exposes every student to rigorous inquiry in every discipline, from physics to pottery and makes them active participants in the process of inquiry and learning.” 11th grade student Pittsburgh PA © Project Tomorrow 2011

Speak Up National Research Project• Annual national research project Online surveys + focus groups Open for all K-12 schools and schools of education Institutions receive free report with their own data• Collect ideas ↔ Stimulate conversations K-12 Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators• Inform policies & programs Analysis and reporting Services to help transform teaching and learning © Project Tomorrow 2011

Speak Up is facilitated annually by Project Tomorrow (formerly known as NetDay) Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org)is the leading education nonprofit organization dedicated to theempowerment of student voices in education. © Project Tomorrow 2011

Speak Up National Research Project• Empowering authentic voices – since 2003: 1.9 million K-12 students 180,000 teachers and librarians 124,000 parents 15,500 school and district leaders 30,000 K-12 schools – from all 50 states, DC, American military base schools, Canada, Mexico, Australia, int’l schools . . . 2.2 million respondents © Project Tomorrow 2011

Speak Up survey question themes Learning & Teaching with Technology 21st Century Skills: Digital Citizenship Science and Math Instruction / STEM Career Interests Professional Development / Teacher Preparation Internet Safety Administrators’ Challenges Emerging Technologies in the Classroom Online Learning, Mobile Devices, Digital Content Educational Games, Web 2.0 tools and applications Designing the 21st Century School © Project Tomorrow 2011

Saluting our Speak Up Sponsors: © Project Tomorrow 2011

Thank you to our K-12 National Champion Outreach Partners: And the 75+ other national education and business associations & nonprofit groups that promote Speak Up to their stakeholders, members & affiliates. © Project Tomorrow 2011

National Speak Up 2010 Participation: 379,355 K-12 Students 294,399 Teachers 35,525 Librarians 2,135 Parents (in English & Spanish) 42,267 School/District Administrators 3,578 Technology Leaders 1,391 Schools / Districts 6,541 / 1,340 Participating States for Student Surveys: 48 states Top 12 (# of participants): TX, CA, AL, AZ, FL, NC, IL, MD, IN, NV, PA, WI © Project Tomorrow 2011

National Speak Up 2010 Participation: 379,355 About our K-12 Schools: – 34% urban, 29% suburban, 37% rural – 51% Title 1 eligible – indicating community poverty – 34% majority-minority student population © Project Tomorrow 2011

National Speak Up 2010 Participation: 379,355 Release of national findings: Student & Parent Data: April 1 Educator Data: early May Stay tuned to all Speak Up announcements: www.tomorrow.org SpeakUpEd – Twitter and Facebook © Project Tomorrow 2011

Key Findings: Speak Up 2003 – 2010Students function as a “Digital Advance Team”Students regularly adopt and adapt emerging technologiesfor learningStudents’ frustrations with the unsophisticated use oftechnologies within educationLack of relevancy in education exacerbatedPersistent digital disconnect between students and adultsEmergence of the new Free Agent Learner! © Project Tomorrow 2011

What can the Speak Upfindings tell us about the future of learning? © Project Tomorrow 2011

What can the Speak Up data tell us about thefuture of learning? Increasingly, students’ aspirations around the use of emerging technologies within education is a reflection of their desired vision for learning in general. © Project Tomorrow 2011

Result:A new uniquely “student vision” forleveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational productivity © Project Tomorrow 2011

Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Social–based learning Un–tethered learning Digitally–rich learning © Project Tomorrow 2011

Speak Up 2009 Data Results+ Preliminary Speak Up 2010 Data Results Activities, Attitudes & Aspirations Disconnects & Differences Trends & Leverage Points © Project Tomorrow 2011

Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century LearningThree Essential Elements Social–based learning Students want to leverage emerging communications and collaboration tools to create personal networks of experts © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students’ use of collaboration and communications tools for school work Communicate w/peers Collaborate thru Facebook Communicate w/teachers Post to blogs/wikis Gr 9-12 Gr 6-8 Tweet/micro-blog Gr 3-5 Online tutoring 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students’ use of technology for communication and collaboration outside of school Communicate: IM, email, text Update Facebook profile Communicate: Facebook, discussion boards, chats Gr 9-12 Contribute to blog Gr 6-8 Gr 3-5 Contribute to wiki 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students’ use of social networking sites – for schoolwork and personal activitiesPrimary communications vehicle 59%Use it to get help on schoolwork 34%When I get home, first thing I check 30%Helps me keep better organized 20% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students’ use of social networking sites – for schoolwork and personal activitiesPrimary communications vehicle 59%Use it to get help on schoolwork 34%When I get home, first thing I check 30%Helps me keep better organized 20% Friends with parents thru site 35% Friends with teacher(s) thru site 18% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century LearningThree Essential Elements Un-tethered learning Students envision technology-enabled learning that transcends classroom walls © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students face obstacles using technology at school(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings)Top responses from students:1. I cannot use my mobile device (53%)2. School filters and firewalls block websites I need (51%)3. Teachers limit our technology use (35%)4. Too many rules! (30%) • Cannot access my communications tools • Rules that limit use of my school’s technology © Project Tomorrow 2011

How schools could make it easier to use technology(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings)Students say:1. Allow greater access to websites I need (67%)2. Let me use my own mobile device (55%)3. Give me unlimited Internet access on campus (43%)4. Let me use my own laptop (40%)5. I want to access my social networking site and communications tools (38%)6. Provide classwork and resources online (36%)7. Let me recharge my devices (30%) © Project Tomorrow 2011

K-12 students’ personal access to mobile devices(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings) Device K-2 Gr 3-5 Gr 6-8 Gr 9-12 Cell 21% 29% 51% 56% phone Smart 16% 19% 34% 46% phone Laptop 37% 42% 60% 67% MP3 37% 55% 79% 85% iPad 10% 8% 13% 10% © Project Tomorrow 2011

How would you use your mobile device to helpyou with schoolwork?(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings)Top vote getters:Check grades 74%Internet research 68%Take notes for class 59%Text or IM classmate or teacher re: schoolwork 53%Use the calendar 50% It’s all about productivity! © Project Tomorrow 2011

How likely are you this year to allow students touse their own mobile devices for instructionalpurposes at school?(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings) Administrators say: Likely Unlikely 22% 63% © Project Tomorrow 2011

So, what prevents you from allowing students touse their own devices at school?(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings) Administrators say: 1. Teachers are not trained 2. Concerns about network security 3. Concerns about theft 4. Devices could be distraction 5. Digital equity issues © Project Tomorrow 2011

Would parents purchase a mobile device fortheir child to use at school?(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings) Parents say: Likely Unlikely 67% 11% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Would parents purchase a data plan to supporttheir child’s use of the mobile device at school?(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings) Parents say: Likely Unlikely 54% 16% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Who is learning online?(preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings) Growth in student experiences with academic online learning20102009 Students Gr 9-122008 Students Gr 6-8 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Includes: • Online class taught by a teacher • Self-study online class • Blended class environment © Project Tomorrow 2011

The student value proposition on online learning Productivity Class schedule – better fit (54%) Earn college credit (53%) Get extra help (38%) Review materials as needed (38%) Learning In control of my learning (52%) Work at own pace (49%) Improve my tech skills (36%) (preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings) © Project Tomorrow 2011

Who is learning online? Do you know someone who has taken an online class? Yes: 65% of high school students Yes: 53% of middle school students © Project Tomorrow 2011

Who is learning online? Do you know someone who has taken an online class? Yes: 65% of high school students Yes: 53% of middle school students 1/3 of parents have taken an online class for work or personal reasons © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students face obstacles with online learning If you have not taken an online class, why not? “I don’t know about the classes offered at my school” (34%) “My school does not offer online classes” (29%) “I don’t know how to sign up for online classes” (24%) “I don’t know how to find information about online classes” (23%) © Project Tomorrow 2011

Administrators Speak Up about online learning Who is your primary audience for online classes in your district? 1. Teachers (53%) 2. Students (40%) 3. Administrators (36%) (preliminary Speak Up 2010 data findings) © Project Tomorrow 2011

How is online learning implemented? Administrators: Types of Online Learning Provided to Students Self directed class Blended class 2010 2009 100% class - other teachers 100% class - our teachers 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Priorities for online learning What are the top 5 priorities you are addressing with online classes for students? 1. Keep students engaged in school 2. Offer academic remediation 3. Increase graduation rates 4. Offer scheduling alternatives 5. Provide programs for at risk students/credit recovery students © Project Tomorrow 2011

Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century LearningThree Essential Elements Digitally-rich learning Students see the use of relevancy-based digital tools, content and resources as key to education productivity © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students’ desires for the features andfunctionality of online textbooks Three themes emerge from the data: Students want interactivity and relevancy They want tools to facilitate collaboration They want ways to personalize learning © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students want their digital textbooks to facilitate collaboration Communicate w ith classmates Create podcasts/videos Students Gr 9-12 Collaboration Tools Students Gr 6-8 Parents Webcams/Video Conferencing 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students want to use their digital textbooks to personalize learning Electronic notes Calculator Search terms Self directed quizzes Students Dow nload to phone Gr 9-12 Students Presentations Gr 6-8 Parents Organizational tools Self -paced tutorials 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students want their digital textbooks to be interactive and relevant Games Onl i ne tutors Real ti me data Ani mati ons Vi deo cl i ps Students Gr 9-12 Vi rtual l abs Students Gr 6-8 Pa rents Expert Podcas ts 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students’ interest in games transcends ages and genderWhat do you like most about playing video/online games? Competing with others Play on own Gr 9 Boy Make new friends Gr 9 Girl Gr 3 Boy Interactivity Gr 3 Girl Customize to my interests Role play 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% © Project Tomorrow 2011

And interest in games within learning increases with age – but without gender biasWhat would be the benefits of games within learning? Learn more Understand difficult concepts More engaged Go beyond assignment Gr 9 Boy Gr 9 Girl Self-directed Gr 3 Boy Real world relevancy Gr 3 Girl 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Social–based learning Un–tethered learning Digitally–rich learning © Project Tomorrow 2011

Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and serviceswould have the greatest positive impact on learning? © Project Tomorrow 2011

Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and serviceswould have the greatest positive impact on learning? Are we all on the same page? © Project Tomorrow 2011

Ultimate School: Are we on the same page? Ultimate School: Elements of Social Based Learning Communications tools Admin ParentsCollaboration tools Students 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Ultimate School: Are we on the same page? Ultimate School: Elements of Un-tethered LearningOnline classes Admin ParentsMobile devices Students LaptopsInternet access 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Ultimate School: Are we on the same page? Ultimate School: Digitally Rich Learning Environments E-portfolios Online textbooks Admin Games Parents StudentsDigital media tools 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Key trends we are watching:• Continuing “digital disconnects”• Spectrum of digital native-ness• Multiple “computers” in the backpack• Adaptation trumps adoption• Anytime, anyplace, anywhere, any pace learning• Developing personal expert networks © Project Tomorrow 2011

Key trends we are watching:• Self directed learning for student & teacher• Everyone is a content developer• Make it relevant to me!• Blurring of informal & formal learning lines• Beyond engagement: it’s really about productivity!• “Long tail” of training & education © Project Tomorrow 2011

Meet the Free Agent Learner!Key Characteristics: – Self directed learning – Un-tethered to traditional education – Expert at personal data aggregation – Power of connections – Creating new networks of experts – Experiential learning is key – make it real – Everyone is a content developer – Process as important as knowledge gained © Project Tomorrow 2011

Meet the Free Agent Learner!Sampling of activitiesSearched online for self-directed learning 34%Used cell phone apps to self organize 20%Found podcasts/videos to learn about something 18%Took an online test or assessment on their own 15%Used online writing tools to improve writing skills 15%Found experts online to answer questions 12% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Meet the Free Agent Learner!Sampling of activitiesSearched online for self-directed learning 34%Used cell phone apps to self organize 20%Found podcasts/videos to learn about something 18%Took an online test or assessment on their own 15%Used online writing tools to improve writing skills 15%Found experts online to answer questions 12% Who is this? © Project Tomorrow 2011

Recommendations from theK-12 “Digital Advance Team” Learning that is • Enabled • Engaging • Empowered © Project Tomorrow 2011

Want more Speak Up after FETC?• National Speak Up Findings• Presentations, podcasts and webinars• Evaluation services• Reports and white papers www.tomorrow.org © Project Tomorrow 2011

A vision for education in 2019 “School will become a 24 hour around the clock opportunity with students logging into school from “home.” The role of the teacher will be to lead and assist students in “discovering” the uses for the technology and information. Every student from Pre-K through twelfth grade will have access to learning through the most advanced IT devices available. Learning will occur online at least 80% of the time. School buildings will be open on evenings and Saturdays for remediation, recreation and community activities for the purpose of socialization.” Principal from Michigan © Project Tomorrow 2011

Thank you. Let’s continue this conversation. Julie Evans Project Tomorrow jevans@tomorrow.org 949-609-4660 x15 Copyright Project Tomorrow 2010.This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is grantedfor this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author. © Project Tomorrow 2011

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