2. NSBA T+L Conference October 28, 2008 Julie Evans Project Tomorrow Speak Up 2007 National Findings: School & District Leaders “ Speak Up”

3. How do we provide today’s students with 21 st century learning opportunities? How do we create 21 st century schools ? How do we prepare students for jobs & careers of the future?

4. “ We want technology to be almost a thoughtless, seamless process. When you go to a classroom, you pick up a piece of chalk. Technology should be as automatic as picking up the chalk. The newer teachers are expecting it and our students are expecting it when they come into the classroom.” Irving (Nick) Nicholson Director of eLearning Programs Chicago Public Schools

6. Voices of experience: our expert panel Thea Jones Supervisor, Information Technology Baltimore County Public Schools Ryan Imbriale Assistant Principal Perry Hall High School Baltimore County Public Schools

11. New research question: What are the behaviors, values and aspirations of our nation’s administrators regarding technology use and 21 st century learning?

13. Administrators: What wakes you up in the middle of the night?

14. Administrators: What wakes you up in the middle of the night?

17. Let’s get to know each other! How would you assess your own technology skills compared to your peers? Beginner Average Advanced

18. Parents, Teachers, Administrators: What kind of tech user are you?

20. What % of students grades 6-12 consider themselves “ advanced tech users? ” 70% 24% 6%

21. Students: What do you do regularly with technology?

26. How to administrators value technology use in instruction?

27. How do administrators value technology use in instruction? “ It enhances student achievement” – 84% “ Effective implementation is important to our core mission” Extremely important – 54% Important – 34%

28. How satisfied are today’s students with technology use at their school?

31. Administrators: What is most challenging about the use of technology within instruction?

35. Using Mobile Devices for Learning

40. Online learning and students Is there interest in taking online classes? Yes! Beyond the students with current experience: +33% of high school students +24% of middle school students +19% of students grades 3-5

41. Administrators: how has your school or district implemented online learning? Variety of implementations: Instructor led – on campus 15% Instructor led – anywhere 14% Student directed 17% Blended 13% PD for teachers 33% Not implemented 34%

42. Administrators: why would influence decisions to provide or expand online classes? To keep students engaged 45% To provide remediation 40% To expand curriculum offerings 41% To offer scheduling alternatives 38%

43. Administrators: why would influence decisions to provide or expand online classes? To keep students engaged 45% To provide remediation 40% To expand curriculum offerings 41% To offer scheduling alternatives 38% Request by students/parents 33% Teacher interest in teaching 33%

44. Administrators: what are the barriers in implementing mobile devices or online classes? 68% say it is all about funding!

46. What if you could design the ultimate school . . . . what technologies would have the greatest impact on your learning?

50. What do students and administrators think will have the greatest impact on learning?

51. Is your school doing a good job preparing you/your students/your child for future jobs?

55. New Report: Leadership in the 21 st Century: The New Visionary Administrator A collaboration with Blackboard Inc. Sneak Preview Report Release Date: Tomorrow October 29, 2008

56. Speak Up 2007 Survey Key finding: There is a new cohort emerging of visionary administrators who share common behaviors, values & aspirations for 21 st century learning . . .

57. Speak Up 2007 Survey Key finding: There is a new cohort emerging of visionary administrators who share common behaviors, values & aspirations for 21 st century learning. . . and they have more in common with their students than their peers .

59. Speak Up 2008 Fall 2008 Help K-12 students, educators and parents have a voice in national discussions Learn about the ideas of your future students Inform plans, budgets and programs Participating schools and districts get free online access to their own quantitative data – with national benchmark data

62. We would like to recognize our Speak Up 2008 Sponsors:

63. We would like to also acknowledge the support of our Speak Up 2008 National Champion Outreach Partners:

64. Speak Up 2008 Fall 2008 Registration now open for schools and districts Surveys open October 27 – December 19 Data back to schools and districts early February National data release in March or April Join the Speak Up Movement!

65. Voices of experience: our expert panel Thea Jones Supervisor, Information Technology Baltimore County Public Schools Ryan Imbriale Principal Perry Hall High School Baltimore County Public Schools

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