Encyclomedia 2007 Oklahoma Technology Association Keynote Address

C’est la vie. { such is life }

American History English Composition F

Bacterial Metabolism Human Physiology A

Engagement

Under 17 on the web. * US broadband access. ** **“Broadband Access and Services in the Home 2007”, Leichtman Research Group, Inc., 2007 *Creating and Connecting//Research and Guidelines on Online Social and Educational Networking, National School Boards Association, 2007

* *“Broadband Access and Services in the Home 2007”, Leichtman Research Group, Inc., 2007

MySpace Facebook Ning Virb Webkinz Online Social Networks Twitter

Creating and Connecting//Research and Guidelines on Online Social and Educational Networking, National School Boards Association, 2007

New York Times, retrieved online, August 9, 2007 The Nation’s Report Card, Economics 2006

WTF ?

Why does it cost so much? When will the price come down? Can my parents afford it? If not, what do I need to do to buy it? What makes it so cool? Have you seen the newest ???

Participation

courtesy of Mitch Resnick ,MIT

NCLB

Professional Learning Communities

OK-ACTS school’s API

School/classroom cultural shift (Professional Learning Communities) plus Kids internet cultural shift (student engagement ) plus Technology (any technology that kids can use to participate )

The K20 Center

Results that matter. $15 Million in Trust funds impacting Oklahoma schools Phase I Leadership ranked 3rd nationally Over 40,000 K-12 students and 2700 teachers impacted with Phase II Grants-to-Schools

Digital Game Based Learning

Greatness

Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline. Jim Collins

Quyen Arana Associate Director for Technology and Industry Partnerships K20 Center http://www.k20center.org blog: http://www.ishuitech.com