Enabled, Engaged, Empowered: The Student Vision for Personalized Learning and STEM Education

2012 NSF Robert Noyce TeacherScholarship Program ConferenceMay 23-25, 2012 Enabled, Engaged, Empowered: The Student Vision for Personalized Learning and STEM Education Julie Evans, Project Tomorrow CEO © Project Tomorrow 2011

Today’s Discussion: The Big Questions  What are the expectations of K-12 students for personalized learning and STEM education?  How well are today’s K-12 schools meeting the expectations of students?  What does this mean for higher education and especially, for teacher preparation programs?  What are the emerging trends in learning that we all should be watching? © Project Tomorrow 2011

Discussion Agenda: Speak Up National Research Project Student Vision  Mobile learning  Online learning  Digital resources Key Trends We Are Watching Speak Up 2011 National Findings Views of K-12 Students, Teachers, Parents and Administrators © Project Tomorrow 2011

Speak Up National Research ProjectAnnual national research project  Online surveys + focus groups  Open for all K-12 schools and schools of education  Institutions receive free report with their own dataCollect ideas ↔ Stimulate conversations  K-12 Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators  Pre-Service Teachers in Schools of EducationInform policies & programs  Analysis and reporting of findings and trends  Consulting services to help transform teaching and learning + 2.6 million surveys since 2003 © Project Tomorrow 2011

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

Speak Up 2011 Congressional BriefingsWashington DCApril 24 and May 23, 2012 © Project Tomorrow 2011

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

Speak Up National Research ProjectKey Findings: Speak Up 2003 – 2011 Students function as a “Digital Advance Team” Students regularly adopt and adapt emerging technologies for learning Students’ frustrations focus on the unsophisticated use of technologies within education Persistent digital disconnect between students and adults Exacerbation of lack of relevancy in current education Students want a more personalized learning environment © Project Tomorrow 2011

Warm UpInteractive Exercise © Project Tomorrow 2011

ASTUDENT’S LIFE © Project Tomorrow 2011

In my life, I …….. Play games on handheld devices (57%) Take tests online for school (40%) Have a cell phone or smartphone (40%) Read books on my mobile device (53%)Want more internet access at school (50%) and want to take an online class (40%) © Project Tomorrow 2011

Who is . . . . . ?1. 8 year old girl – 3rd grade2. 11 year old boy – 6th grade3. 14 year old girl – 9th grade4. 17 year old boy – 12th grade © Project Tomorrow 2011

Who is a 8 year old girl in 3rd grade? (from a rural community)© Project Tomorrow 2011

In my life, I …….. Play games on handheld devices (57%) Take tests online for school (40%) Have a cell phone or smartphone (40%) Read books on my mobile device (53%)Want more internet access at school (50%) and want to take an online class (40%) © Project Tomorrow 2011

The Student Vision for Learning Social–based learning Un–tethered learning Digitally–rich learning © Project Tomorrow 2011

The New Student Vision for Learning Key Trends:  Mobile Learning  Online Learning  Digital Content © Project Tomorrow 2011

Enabled, Engaged, EmpoweredKey Trends: Mobile Learning © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students and their mobile devices Students’ personal access to mobile devices K-2 Gr 3-5 Gr 6-8 Gr 9-12 82% 77% 52% 50% 48% 49% 37% 33% 25% 26% 21% 21% 18% 17% 17% 17% 18% 13% 8% 9% Cell phone (no Smartphone Digital reader MP3 Tablet device internet access) © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students and mobile learningObstacles to using tech @ school?• 56% of students Gr 6-12 say “not being able to use my mobile device” is a major obstacle © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students and mobile learningObstacles to using tech @ school?• 56% of students Gr 6-12 say “not being able to use my mobile device” is a major obstacle Solutions? “Let me use my own device” – 58% OR “Provide me with device I can use @school – 35% Either way: I need more outlets for re-charging (35%)! © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students and mobile learning How would you use a mobile device to help you with schoolwork? A. Increase effectiveness of school: Check grades 81% Take notes for class 67% Access online textbooks 62% Write papers and do homework 56% Use the calendar 50% Learn about school activities 47% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students and mobile learning How would you use a mobile device to help you with schoolwork? B. Leverage capabilities to increase personalization of learning process: Anytime, anywhere research 72% Receive reminders & alerts 61% Collaborate with peers & teachers 55% Organize schoolwork assignments 53% Access school network from home 51% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Online access – outside of school High School Student Internet Access Outside of School: Broadband vs. Mobile My home computer has fast internet access (such as DSL) I access the internet through 3G/4G mobile device 75% 77% 72% 59% 55% 53% Urban Suburban Rural © Project Tomorrow 2011

Enabled, Engaged, EmpoweredKey Trends: Online Learning © Project Tomorrow 2011

Who is learning online? Types of online learning Students: Students: experiences Gr 6-8 Gr 9-12 100% online school 7% 6% Online self study class 10% 13% Teacher led online class 10% 13% Online class for personal 9% 10% interests © Project Tomorrow 2011

Both students and parents are interested inonline learning If you have not taken an online class, would you like to? Yes! Students in Grades 3-5 27% Students in Grades 6-8 47% Students in Grades 9-12 45% What would you recommend as a good investment to enhance student achievement? 36% of parents say “online classes” © Project Tomorrow 2011

Why take an online class? For high school students, traditional reasons: scheduling and college credit. For middle school students, it’s about changing the learning paradigm.  Get extra help in a tough subject  More comfortable asking questions  In control of my own learning  More motivated to learn  Work at my own pace  Review class materials whenever I want  Share ideas with my classmates © Project Tomorrow 2011

I would be mostinterested in taking an online class in this subject © Project Tomorrow 2011

What is . . . . . ?1. English – Language Arts2. Science3. Math4. History – Social Studies5. Foreign Language © Project Tomorrow 2011

MATH43% - Gr 6-8 Students32% - Gr 9-12 Students © Project Tomorrow 2011

Enabled, Engaged, EmpoweredKey Trends: E-Textbooks & Digital Content © Project Tomorrow 2011

Inside today’s classroom © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students’ interest in STEM careers © Project Tomorrow 2011

Students’ interest in careers in education © Project Tomorrow 2011

Top 10 ways students want to explore careers 1. Program at school 53% 2. Summer job in the field 48% 3. Meet with role models 42% 4. Have career professionals as teachers 39% 5. Have teachers with career experiences 36% 6. Through a mobile app 28% 7. Competitions that test my knowledge 27% 8. Work with a mentor 27% 9. “Day in the Life” videos 26% 10.Use same tools in class as professionals 23% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Welcome to Math Class! Traditional class with Traditional class with Traditional class with a teacher directed teacher directed mix of teacher directed instruction – lectures, instruction but with instruction and student textbook assignments, some technology used directed learning and group projects or labs to support instruction the use of technology tools to support both the teacher and students © Project Tomorrow 2011

Welcome to Math Class! Traditional class with Traditional class with Traditional class with a teacher directed teacher directed mix of teacher directed instruction – lectures, instruction but with instruction and student textbook assignments, some technology used directed learning and group projects or labs to support instruction the use of technology tools to support both the teacher and students 43% 33% 9% © Project Tomorrow 2011

Welcome to Math Class! Traditional class with Traditional class with Traditional class with a teacher directed teacher directed mix of teacher directed instruction – lectures, instruction but with instruction and student textbook assignments, some technology used directed learning and group projects or labs to support instruction the use of technology tools to support both the teacher and students 20% STEM Interest? 27% © Project Tomorrow 2011

What is . . . . . ?1. Having a teacher who is excited about math2. Using an online textbook3. Solving real world problems4. Collaborating with classmates5. Using a mobile device in class © Project Tomorrow 2011

Middle school students’ “speak up” aboutthe ultimate math class  Collaborate with classmates on problem solving 50%  Ability to text my teacher with questions 42%  I have a connection with my teacher 38%  My teacher is excited about math 37%  Solving real world problems 32%  Ability to use mobile devices to video problems 32%  Access to online tutors 30%  Access to online textbooks 31%  Take an online math class 27% © Project Tomorrow 2011

The Student Vision for Learning Social–based learning Un–tethered learning Digitally–rich learning © Project Tomorrow 2011

Today’s Discussion: The Big Questions  What are the expectations of K-12 students for personalized learning and STEM education?  How well are today’s K-12 schools meeting the expectations of students?  What does this mean for higher education and especially, for teacher preparation programs?  What are the emerging trends in learning that we all should be watching? © Project Tomorrow 2011

Key trends we are watching: • Continuing “digital disconnects” • Spectrum of digital native-ness • 24/7 access redefined • Inadequacy of the 1-to-1 paradigm • Everyone needs a personal learning network • Responsible use vs. acceptable use • Blurring of informal & formal learning lines © Project Tomorrow 2011

Key trends we are watching: • Collaborations driving 21st century skills • Game-ification momentum – learning as process • Students as content producers • Changing ideals for assessment • It’s really all about productivity! • Maximizing personalized learning • Emergence of Free Agent Learners! © Project Tomorrow 2011

Special Announcement Speak Up for America’s Future Teachers Special online surveys to collect and report on the views of the next generation of K-12 teachers on the role of technology within teaching and learning. New report and briefing in September 2012 Surveys open until 6/1 http://www.speakup4highered.org/speakup2012/ © Project Tomorrow 2011

More Speak Up? www.tomorrow.org • National Speak Up Findings and reports • Targeted and thematic reports • Presentations, podcasts and webinars • Evaluation services & reports • Speak Up 2012 for K-12 – October – December © Project Tomorrow 2011

Thank you. Let’s continue this conversation. Julie Evans Project Tomorrow jevans@tomorrow.org 949-609-4660 x15 Twitter: JulieEvans_PT Copyright Project Tomorrow 2011.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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