This document discusses the use of online social networks and technology by youth. It notes that over half of American youth under 17 use the internet and social networks like MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter are very popular. It also discusses how schools can embrace students' engagement with technology and online networks through a cultural shift towards professional learning communities and the use of technology that students are already using, like games. The document promotes the work of the K20 Center in Oklahoma which aims to impact over 40,000 students through technology grants to schools.

1. Encyclomedia 2007 Oklahoma Technology Association Keynote Address

3. C’est la vie. { such is life }

7. American History English Composition F

8. Bacterial Metabolism Human Physiology A

9. Engagement

11. 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

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

14. MySpace Facebook Ning Virb Webkinz Online Social Networks Twitter

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

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

21. WTF ?

22. 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 ???

24. Participation

25. courtesy of Mitch Resnick ,MIT

28. NCLB

29. Professional Learning Communities

30. OK-ACTS school’s API

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

34. The K20 Center

36. 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

38. Digital Game Based Learning

40. Greatness

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

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