This new student vision focuses on social-based learning, un-tethered learning using personal mobile devices anywhere and anytime, and digitally rich learning using tools like virtual reality, digital textbooks, games, and tablets.
2014 LoopRSP Mark Osborne | Modern Learning PracticeMark Osborne
This document discusses future-focused learning in 21st century schools. It identifies seven key skills needed for students to succeed, including critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, initiative, communication, accessing information, and curiosity. The document also lists effective learning activities such as teaching each other, giving and receiving feedback, choosing what to learn next, and cooperative learning. Finally, it provides examples of educational technologies that can support powerful learning, such as Google Earth, Quizlet, Voicethread, Thinglink, Showme, and YouTube Editor.
Online Learning Expectations and Experiences of Tomorrow’s TeachersJulie Evans
The document summarizes key findings from a study on the online learning expectations and experiences of pre-service teachers. The study found that:
1) Tomorrow's teachers are using a wide range of emerging technologies in their personal and educational lives to prepare for their future teaching assignments. They are tapping into self-directed learning through online resources.
2) Pre-service teachers look to mentors during field observations and student teaching, as well as university professors, as models for effectively integrating technology. However, the tools and techniques taught in methods classes, like using Office tools and interactive whiteboards, may not be the highest priorities.
3) School principals' expectations for pre-service teachers' digital experiences, like
Top Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Students and Digital LearningJulie Evans
Project Tomorrow is a national research project that surveys K-12 students, teachers, parents, and administrators about digital learning. It has collected over 3 million surveys since 2003. The document outlines 10 key findings from Project Tomorrow's 2012 survey results, including that 50% of middle and high school students use the internet weekly for homework help, 41% of students want to take online classes to learn at their own pace, and 75% of K-2nd grade students regularly play educational online games. It encourages readers to learn more about trends in online learning, mobile learning, and print to digital migration.
The document discusses the results of the Speak Up 2012 survey conducted by Project Tomorrow. It provides an overview of the organization and its annual Speak Up National Research Project, which collects data through online surveys from K-12 students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Some key findings from the 2012 survey are presented, including growing access to mobile devices and a willingness from parents to allow students to use their own devices in class. There is also interest from students, parents, and administrators in expanding online and blended learning opportunities. The document concludes by questioning whether schools have a shared vision for digital learning.
The document discusses the importance of technology in education. It argues that technology engages students through interactive methods, allows access to up-to-date digital textbooks, and encourages collaboration. Technology prepares students for their future careers by developing skills like creating and analyzing multimedia texts as well as building relationships to solve problems collaboratively. It also allows students to take more control over their own learning and makes online learning a credible option.
Connecting the Dots with Digital LearningJulie Evans
Students are increasingly taking ownership of their own learning by using digital tools and online resources to supplement what they are learning in school ("DIY learning"). Some key findings about students' independent learning activities included that many students have tweeted about academic topics, taken self-directed online classes, tutored peers online, used mobile apps to organize schoolwork, and found supplemental online videos. This independent approach to learning illustrates students taking the initiative to personalize their education beyond classroom instruction.
The document summarizes a discussion about online learning based on data from the Speak Up research project. It introduces expert panelists to discuss key questions: students' vision for online learning and how it compares to educators' realities and parents' perspectives, challenges to implementing online learning and benefits realized, and how the student vision can influence future online solutions. The agenda covers an overview of Speak Up data on online learning trends and a conversation with stakeholders.
Schools around the country are starting to blend online learning into their instructional design as a means of personalizing students’ learning experiences. But with the myriad options for structuring the combination of online and face-to-face learning, teachers and administrators are faced with tough decisions on how to best implement technology for their students. In this webinar, our guests will explore the different blended-learning models that schools are using to support math instruction. They’ll discuss national trends emerging around blended-learning math programs, as well as take an up-close look at the challenges and successes one school has experienced with the blended math model.
2014 LoopRSP Mark Osborne | Modern Learning PracticeMark Osborne
This document discusses future-focused learning in 21st century schools. It identifies seven key skills needed for students to succeed, including critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, initiative, communication, accessing information, and curiosity. The document also lists effective learning activities such as teaching each other, giving and receiving feedback, choosing what to learn next, and cooperative learning. Finally, it provides examples of educational technologies that can support powerful learning, such as Google Earth, Quizlet, Voicethread, Thinglink, Showme, and YouTube Editor.
Online Learning Expectations and Experiences of Tomorrow’s TeachersJulie Evans
The document summarizes key findings from a study on the online learning expectations and experiences of pre-service teachers. The study found that:
1) Tomorrow's teachers are using a wide range of emerging technologies in their personal and educational lives to prepare for their future teaching assignments. They are tapping into self-directed learning through online resources.
2) Pre-service teachers look to mentors during field observations and student teaching, as well as university professors, as models for effectively integrating technology. However, the tools and techniques taught in methods classes, like using Office tools and interactive whiteboards, may not be the highest priorities.
3) School principals' expectations for pre-service teachers' digital experiences, like
Top Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Students and Digital LearningJulie Evans
Project Tomorrow is a national research project that surveys K-12 students, teachers, parents, and administrators about digital learning. It has collected over 3 million surveys since 2003. The document outlines 10 key findings from Project Tomorrow's 2012 survey results, including that 50% of middle and high school students use the internet weekly for homework help, 41% of students want to take online classes to learn at their own pace, and 75% of K-2nd grade students regularly play educational online games. It encourages readers to learn more about trends in online learning, mobile learning, and print to digital migration.
The document discusses the results of the Speak Up 2012 survey conducted by Project Tomorrow. It provides an overview of the organization and its annual Speak Up National Research Project, which collects data through online surveys from K-12 students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Some key findings from the 2012 survey are presented, including growing access to mobile devices and a willingness from parents to allow students to use their own devices in class. There is also interest from students, parents, and administrators in expanding online and blended learning opportunities. The document concludes by questioning whether schools have a shared vision for digital learning.
The document discusses the importance of technology in education. It argues that technology engages students through interactive methods, allows access to up-to-date digital textbooks, and encourages collaboration. Technology prepares students for their future careers by developing skills like creating and analyzing multimedia texts as well as building relationships to solve problems collaboratively. It also allows students to take more control over their own learning and makes online learning a credible option.
Connecting the Dots with Digital LearningJulie Evans
Students are increasingly taking ownership of their own learning by using digital tools and online resources to supplement what they are learning in school ("DIY learning"). Some key findings about students' independent learning activities included that many students have tweeted about academic topics, taken self-directed online classes, tutored peers online, used mobile apps to organize schoolwork, and found supplemental online videos. This independent approach to learning illustrates students taking the initiative to personalize their education beyond classroom instruction.
The document summarizes a discussion about online learning based on data from the Speak Up research project. It introduces expert panelists to discuss key questions: students' vision for online learning and how it compares to educators' realities and parents' perspectives, challenges to implementing online learning and benefits realized, and how the student vision can influence future online solutions. The agenda covers an overview of Speak Up data on online learning trends and a conversation with stakeholders.
Schools around the country are starting to blend online learning into their instructional design as a means of personalizing students’ learning experiences. But with the myriad options for structuring the combination of online and face-to-face learning, teachers and administrators are faced with tough decisions on how to best implement technology for their students. In this webinar, our guests will explore the different blended-learning models that schools are using to support math instruction. They’ll discuss national trends emerging around blended-learning math programs, as well as take an up-close look at the challenges and successes one school has experienced with the blended math model.
“The New Student Vision for 21st Century Learning: CPS Students “Speak Up” ab...Julie Evans
This document summarizes a presentation about findings from the Speak Up research project regarding students', parents', teachers', and administrators' perspectives on 21st century learning.
Some key points discussed include:
- Students expect to use emerging technologies like mobile devices, online learning, and digital content in their education, but often find schools do not integrate these technologies well.
- Both students and parents show interest in online learning and are willing to take or support online classes, especially for subjects like math.
- Barriers to greater adoption of online learning and use of digital content include lack of infrastructure, concerns about quality and student-teacher interaction, and teachers' skills with these tools.
This document discusses effective technology integration at Manor Lakes P-12 College. It begins with an agenda for a meeting on the topic, including discussing the college's eLearning strategy and levels of technology integration. It then provides information on the growth of the college's 1:1 device program and introduces concepts like the SAMR model for technology integration. The remainder of the document focuses on developing eLearning integration capabilities at the college, with sections devoted to how students can capture, create, communicate, collaborate, and connect through the use of technology to support teaching and learning. It emphasizes that technology must be integrated effectively for a school to evolve, and provides ideas for staff on moving forward with integration.
Parents’ Conflicting Views on Personalized Learning vs. Screen TimeJulie Evans
This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow about parents' conflicting views on personalized learning and screen time. It finds that while parents support technology skills and digital learning tools in school, concerns about too much screen time have grown. This creates a debate between personalized learning and screen time. Reasons for this conflict include parents' own social media use, negative media stories, and changes since their own school experiences. Messaging should highlight how personalized learning develops skills for the future.
This document discusses e-learning, which is instruction delivered on a computer to achieve specific learning goals. It outlines principles of e-learning design like being receptive, directive, and guided discovery. The document also notes that e-learning can have dual modalities like displaying movement through animation and supporting both operational and conceptual learning. It concludes that e-learning instruction can enable collaborative learning and that guidelines are needed for designing effective e-learning sites, as e-learning is becoming a main way of teaching given students' interest in technology.
The document discusses using online math games to increase student test scores. It notes that students are becoming frustrated with math and their scores are dropping. Research shows online math games can increase student-centered learning, computer skills, motivation, and engagement across learning styles. The document recommends teachers search for new online math game websites, have students share their favorites, and discuss student growth and scores with parents to confirm the effectiveness of using online math games.
The document discusses using online math games to increase student test scores. It notes that students are becoming frustrated with math and their scores are dropping. Research shows online math games can increase student-centered learning, computer skills, motivation, and engagement across learning styles. The document recommends teachers search for new online math game websites, have students share their favorites, and discuss student growth and scores with parents to confirm the effectiveness of using online math games.
Speak Up Oct2019 Congressional Briefing Presentation SlidesJulie Evans
This document provides a summary of the 2019 Speak Up National Findings Annual Congressional Briefing. It includes an introduction from Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, an education nonprofit. The briefing covered digital learning in K-12 schools, including current technology implementations, student access to devices, and digital content used. It also addressed defining value from the perspectives of educators and students, as well as concerns around screen time, teacher effectiveness, and digital equity. A panel of K-12 students shared their views. The briefing highlighted resources available from Project Tomorrow on digital learning trends and outcomes.
This Learnovate Centre (http://www.learnovatecentre.org) presentation was delivered at the iGBL 2013 symposium on June 6th 2013. The presenter was Neil Peirce and the presentation was based on a research report published by the centre. The full report is available at: http://www.learnovatecentre.org/research-report-digital-game-based-learning-for-early-childhood/
The document discusses the need for changes in education to better prepare students for the future. It argues that education needs to shift from simply feeding students knowledge to teaching them how to learn new skills and think creatively. Students should feel empowered in their learning and see the value in their work. Technology offers opportunities for personalized learning but also faces challenges around access, support, and resistance to change. Overall, collaboration and a growth mindset are important for learning, as innovations often emerge from groups working together rather than individuals.
The document discusses 5 trends in K-12 education: 1) Integrating technology into classrooms facilitates student success and reduces teacher workload; 2) Cloud computing allows for better collaboration and access to educational resources from anywhere; 3) Education games lower student anxiety and increase participation; 4) Adaptive learning personalizes instruction to individual student needs; 5) Problem-based learning develops students' collaboration, idea generation, and knowledge through hands-on learning.
Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow discussed developing stakeholder responsive vision statements for new digital environments. She examined research from the Speak Up survey showing parents want schools to teach skills for college and careers but have concerns about too much screen time. Evans presented a case study approach to craft vision statements that address these inconsistencies by focusing on parents. Participants worked in pairs to develop 35-word statements appreciating parent views while explaining digital vision values. Evans recommended messaging emphasizing skill development, personalized learning, and extended learning beyond textbooks.
This document summarizes an EdTech teacher conference that focused on a school's implementation of 1,000 iPads. It discusses why educational change is needed, visions for learning environments, getting permission to implement a 1-to-1 device program, key implementation steps like budgeting and professional development, preparing students and parents, and contact information for the presenters. Breakout sections provide quotes on topics like the changing role of education, justifying technology and social media use in schools, and how technology can transform the classroom experience.
This document discusses the challenges facing educators today and introduces Glogster EDU as an interactive online learning platform to engage students. It notes that students are "digital natives" accustomed to technology, while many teaching methods remain traditional. Glogster EDU allows teachers to create lesson plans and assignments as digital posters called "Glogs" to make learning creative and fun. It provides benefits like engaging students, enhancing digital literacy, and giving teachers assessment and project tools.
Too Much Screen Time: Fake News or Real Parental Concern?Julie Evans
Education leaders are perplexed by parents’ views on technology use: parents worry about too much screen time but say digital learning is important. This session will unpack current research on parents’ views and provide K-12 leaders with insights to address screen time concerns with effective messaging and real data.
“Using Technology to Promote Student Success: The New Student Vision for 21st...Julie Evans
The document summarizes key findings from the 2011 Speak Up national research project on K-12 students', teachers', parents', and administrators' perspectives on digital learning. Some of the main points include:
- Students expect to use digital tools and mobile devices for social, untethered, and digitally-rich learning.
- While students see opportunities to leverage technology, administrators face challenges around budgets, achievement gaps, and effective technology integration.
- Parents are concerned about class sizes, testing emphasis, and their children learning 21st century skills to compete globally.
- Mobile learning, online learning, and digital content are emerging trends according to the student vision for the future of learning.
Trends in Digital Learning and community engagementJulie Evans
This document summarizes key findings from two reports by Project Tomorrow based on their Speak Up 2015 research on digital learning trends. The first report focuses on personalizing learning and found that 46% of K-12 schools have implemented blended or competency-based models. Principals saw benefits like increased engagement but challenges in educating parents and ensuring access. The second report examines digital communication expectations and found parents prefer texting and apps for school updates. Both reports emphasize preparing students for future success through technologies that enhance teaching and learning.
The document discusses the importance of technology in education, noting that it can make learning more interesting by providing a variety of instructional materials that engage students. It also improves students' skills like collaboration, communication, listening, problem solving and creativity. Additionally, technology increases collaboration as students can work with others in different locations through social media and reduces the weight students and teachers have to carry to class.
This document summarizes the challenges facing a failing school including low staff morale, cultural tensions, high levels of deprivation, and poor results. It discusses the need to build community, develop students, manage processes, and secure accountability to lead change. Key strategies identified are ensuring access for all students, increasing cognitive ability through personalized learning and mediation, and instilling a belief that all can succeed through a moral imperative of providing equal opportunities to learn. Technology is seen as a tool to enable new forms of learning and sharing work with a real audience.
Town Hall Meeting: Trekking the Education LandscapeJulie Evans
This document summarizes a town hall meeting about trends in education based on the Speak Up research project. It discusses findings that students want social-based, un-tethered, and digitally rich learning. Students see potential in using tools like IM, email and social media for collaboration. They also want to use their own mobile devices for un-tethered learning beyond the classroom. However, many schools currently limit technology use. The document calls for enabling students through greater access to digital tools, content and resources to engage them in learning.
Lucy Gray gave a presentation at the Midwest Educational Technology Conference in February 2013 about modernizing education in the 21st century. She discussed how technology and connectivity are changing the world and learning environments. Gray advocated for schools that value intellectual curiosity, empower teachers through professional development, engage students in their learning, use progressive teaching practices including technology, and build authentic communities. While opportunities exist, schools also face challenges from the political context of education policy, evolving technological landscapes, and managing generational diversity. Educational institutions must thoughtfully evolve to meet the needs of 21st century learners.
Community presentation made to the Ellesmere Cluster near Christchurch. Outlines the case for re-thinking our approach to education in the 21st century, and how this applies to the use of technology, planning for learning spaces, and changes in teacher practice.
“The New Student Vision for 21st Century Learning: CPS Students “Speak Up” ab...Julie Evans
This document summarizes a presentation about findings from the Speak Up research project regarding students', parents', teachers', and administrators' perspectives on 21st century learning.
Some key points discussed include:
- Students expect to use emerging technologies like mobile devices, online learning, and digital content in their education, but often find schools do not integrate these technologies well.
- Both students and parents show interest in online learning and are willing to take or support online classes, especially for subjects like math.
- Barriers to greater adoption of online learning and use of digital content include lack of infrastructure, concerns about quality and student-teacher interaction, and teachers' skills with these tools.
This document discusses effective technology integration at Manor Lakes P-12 College. It begins with an agenda for a meeting on the topic, including discussing the college's eLearning strategy and levels of technology integration. It then provides information on the growth of the college's 1:1 device program and introduces concepts like the SAMR model for technology integration. The remainder of the document focuses on developing eLearning integration capabilities at the college, with sections devoted to how students can capture, create, communicate, collaborate, and connect through the use of technology to support teaching and learning. It emphasizes that technology must be integrated effectively for a school to evolve, and provides ideas for staff on moving forward with integration.
Parents’ Conflicting Views on Personalized Learning vs. Screen TimeJulie Evans
This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow about parents' conflicting views on personalized learning and screen time. It finds that while parents support technology skills and digital learning tools in school, concerns about too much screen time have grown. This creates a debate between personalized learning and screen time. Reasons for this conflict include parents' own social media use, negative media stories, and changes since their own school experiences. Messaging should highlight how personalized learning develops skills for the future.
This document discusses e-learning, which is instruction delivered on a computer to achieve specific learning goals. It outlines principles of e-learning design like being receptive, directive, and guided discovery. The document also notes that e-learning can have dual modalities like displaying movement through animation and supporting both operational and conceptual learning. It concludes that e-learning instruction can enable collaborative learning and that guidelines are needed for designing effective e-learning sites, as e-learning is becoming a main way of teaching given students' interest in technology.
The document discusses using online math games to increase student test scores. It notes that students are becoming frustrated with math and their scores are dropping. Research shows online math games can increase student-centered learning, computer skills, motivation, and engagement across learning styles. The document recommends teachers search for new online math game websites, have students share their favorites, and discuss student growth and scores with parents to confirm the effectiveness of using online math games.
The document discusses using online math games to increase student test scores. It notes that students are becoming frustrated with math and their scores are dropping. Research shows online math games can increase student-centered learning, computer skills, motivation, and engagement across learning styles. The document recommends teachers search for new online math game websites, have students share their favorites, and discuss student growth and scores with parents to confirm the effectiveness of using online math games.
Speak Up Oct2019 Congressional Briefing Presentation SlidesJulie Evans
This document provides a summary of the 2019 Speak Up National Findings Annual Congressional Briefing. It includes an introduction from Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, an education nonprofit. The briefing covered digital learning in K-12 schools, including current technology implementations, student access to devices, and digital content used. It also addressed defining value from the perspectives of educators and students, as well as concerns around screen time, teacher effectiveness, and digital equity. A panel of K-12 students shared their views. The briefing highlighted resources available from Project Tomorrow on digital learning trends and outcomes.
This Learnovate Centre (http://www.learnovatecentre.org) presentation was delivered at the iGBL 2013 symposium on June 6th 2013. The presenter was Neil Peirce and the presentation was based on a research report published by the centre. The full report is available at: http://www.learnovatecentre.org/research-report-digital-game-based-learning-for-early-childhood/
The document discusses the need for changes in education to better prepare students for the future. It argues that education needs to shift from simply feeding students knowledge to teaching them how to learn new skills and think creatively. Students should feel empowered in their learning and see the value in their work. Technology offers opportunities for personalized learning but also faces challenges around access, support, and resistance to change. Overall, collaboration and a growth mindset are important for learning, as innovations often emerge from groups working together rather than individuals.
The document discusses 5 trends in K-12 education: 1) Integrating technology into classrooms facilitates student success and reduces teacher workload; 2) Cloud computing allows for better collaboration and access to educational resources from anywhere; 3) Education games lower student anxiety and increase participation; 4) Adaptive learning personalizes instruction to individual student needs; 5) Problem-based learning develops students' collaboration, idea generation, and knowledge through hands-on learning.
Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow discussed developing stakeholder responsive vision statements for new digital environments. She examined research from the Speak Up survey showing parents want schools to teach skills for college and careers but have concerns about too much screen time. Evans presented a case study approach to craft vision statements that address these inconsistencies by focusing on parents. Participants worked in pairs to develop 35-word statements appreciating parent views while explaining digital vision values. Evans recommended messaging emphasizing skill development, personalized learning, and extended learning beyond textbooks.
This document summarizes an EdTech teacher conference that focused on a school's implementation of 1,000 iPads. It discusses why educational change is needed, visions for learning environments, getting permission to implement a 1-to-1 device program, key implementation steps like budgeting and professional development, preparing students and parents, and contact information for the presenters. Breakout sections provide quotes on topics like the changing role of education, justifying technology and social media use in schools, and how technology can transform the classroom experience.
This document discusses the challenges facing educators today and introduces Glogster EDU as an interactive online learning platform to engage students. It notes that students are "digital natives" accustomed to technology, while many teaching methods remain traditional. Glogster EDU allows teachers to create lesson plans and assignments as digital posters called "Glogs" to make learning creative and fun. It provides benefits like engaging students, enhancing digital literacy, and giving teachers assessment and project tools.
Too Much Screen Time: Fake News or Real Parental Concern?Julie Evans
Education leaders are perplexed by parents’ views on technology use: parents worry about too much screen time but say digital learning is important. This session will unpack current research on parents’ views and provide K-12 leaders with insights to address screen time concerns with effective messaging and real data.
“Using Technology to Promote Student Success: The New Student Vision for 21st...Julie Evans
The document summarizes key findings from the 2011 Speak Up national research project on K-12 students', teachers', parents', and administrators' perspectives on digital learning. Some of the main points include:
- Students expect to use digital tools and mobile devices for social, untethered, and digitally-rich learning.
- While students see opportunities to leverage technology, administrators face challenges around budgets, achievement gaps, and effective technology integration.
- Parents are concerned about class sizes, testing emphasis, and their children learning 21st century skills to compete globally.
- Mobile learning, online learning, and digital content are emerging trends according to the student vision for the future of learning.
Trends in Digital Learning and community engagementJulie Evans
This document summarizes key findings from two reports by Project Tomorrow based on their Speak Up 2015 research on digital learning trends. The first report focuses on personalizing learning and found that 46% of K-12 schools have implemented blended or competency-based models. Principals saw benefits like increased engagement but challenges in educating parents and ensuring access. The second report examines digital communication expectations and found parents prefer texting and apps for school updates. Both reports emphasize preparing students for future success through technologies that enhance teaching and learning.
The document discusses the importance of technology in education, noting that it can make learning more interesting by providing a variety of instructional materials that engage students. It also improves students' skills like collaboration, communication, listening, problem solving and creativity. Additionally, technology increases collaboration as students can work with others in different locations through social media and reduces the weight students and teachers have to carry to class.
This document summarizes the challenges facing a failing school including low staff morale, cultural tensions, high levels of deprivation, and poor results. It discusses the need to build community, develop students, manage processes, and secure accountability to lead change. Key strategies identified are ensuring access for all students, increasing cognitive ability through personalized learning and mediation, and instilling a belief that all can succeed through a moral imperative of providing equal opportunities to learn. Technology is seen as a tool to enable new forms of learning and sharing work with a real audience.
Town Hall Meeting: Trekking the Education LandscapeJulie Evans
This document summarizes a town hall meeting about trends in education based on the Speak Up research project. It discusses findings that students want social-based, un-tethered, and digitally rich learning. Students see potential in using tools like IM, email and social media for collaboration. They also want to use their own mobile devices for un-tethered learning beyond the classroom. However, many schools currently limit technology use. The document calls for enabling students through greater access to digital tools, content and resources to engage them in learning.
Lucy Gray gave a presentation at the Midwest Educational Technology Conference in February 2013 about modernizing education in the 21st century. She discussed how technology and connectivity are changing the world and learning environments. Gray advocated for schools that value intellectual curiosity, empower teachers through professional development, engage students in their learning, use progressive teaching practices including technology, and build authentic communities. While opportunities exist, schools also face challenges from the political context of education policy, evolving technological landscapes, and managing generational diversity. Educational institutions must thoughtfully evolve to meet the needs of 21st century learners.
Community presentation made to the Ellesmere Cluster near Christchurch. Outlines the case for re-thinking our approach to education in the 21st century, and how this applies to the use of technology, planning for learning spaces, and changes in teacher practice.
This document provides a summary of Lucy Gray's keynote presentation on modernizing education at the Interlochen Arts Academy on April 2, 2012. The presentation discusses the state of teaching and learning in the 21st century, highlighting trends like increased use of social media, the importance of developing 21st century skills in students, and the need for personalized and globally connected learning. Recommendations are made around leveraging mobile technologies, incorporating web tools into instruction, and expanding digital resources to make learning more experiential. Examples of innovative schools adopting these approaches are also provided.
What’s so important about blended instructionJoanne Hopper
1) Blended instruction combines traditional in-person classroom learning with online digital tools and resources to engage students and prepare them for the 21st century.
2) Experts argue that blended learning is needed to develop students' critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration skills for a globally connected world.
3) The role of teachers is changing in blended models to focus more on facilitating student-centered learning rather than only lecturing. Teachers must be willing to embrace new technologies and ways of teaching.
The document discusses the future of education and technology in the classroom. It suggests that classrooms of the future may replace desks and books with digital devices like laptops, e-readers, and tablets. Teachers could use technologies like video conferencing, Google Docs, podcasts, and social media to enhance instruction, collaboration, and student engagement. Challenges include training teachers, funding infrastructure upgrades, and preparing students with 21st century skills for a changing job market that increasingly requires technology proficiency.
Discover Key Data Points from Project Tomorrow Report on Social LearningJulie Evans
The webinar discussed key findings from Project Tomorrow's Speak Up research on social learning. It highlighted students' vision for more digitally-rich, un-tethered, and social-based learning. While students see value in social learning tools, administrators and parents still have concerns around safety, privacy, and ensuring academic use. New technologies will need to address these concerns while providing features students want for collaborating with classmates and personalizing learning.
The document discusses the skills needed for success in the 21st century, including collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and digital literacy. It emphasizes the need for education systems to equip students with the ability to think, solve problems, and adapt to changing environments. Additionally, it outlines characteristics of 21st century teaching, such as making learning learner-centered and personalized, engaging students as producers, integrating new technologies, and innovating teaching practices.
This document provides a summary of 3 articles about using social networking and mobile technologies in K-12 classrooms. It discusses how principals believe schools should allow these technologies and provide examples of teachers using tools like Skype, Twitter and cloud-based applications for collaboration between students in different locations on joint projects. One teacher's connection through Twitter led to her class visiting and collaborating with a class in Sweden. The conclusion is that these kinds of technologies are the future of learning and engaging younger generations.
Understanding Transformation and Linking Technology to Student LearningTherese Jilek
This presentation demonstrates our district’s professional development process for technology that is based on a district technology grant process. It will include the research behind the vision that I used to establish our goals for technology. I will share the continuum for learning as well as the teacher reflections throughout the process. Last, I will share how our technology integration is linked to student learning and has developed teacher leaders. This has been a 6-year process and shows how our teachers transformed from using a PC lab environment to a personalized learning environment.
The document discusses the future of education. Key points include:
- Teaching, training, and learning are changing substantially with technology and innovation driving new educational approaches.
- Skills like digital literacy, creativity, problem solving, teamwork and communication will be essential in the 21st century.
- Learning is increasingly happening individually beyond formal educational settings, requiring teachers to facilitate learning rather than just impart information.
- Predictions for the future of education include competency-based learning, personalized learning through technology, and a shift to more online corporate learning.
This document summarizes Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach's keynote presentation on connected learning. Some of the main points included:
- Connected learning occurs through interactions and conversations between learners. Learning is collaborative and based on networking.
- Connected learning focuses on engaging learners and solving complex problems, rather than just content delivery. It involves skills like sharing, cooperating, collaborating and collective action.
- For schools to be relevant in the 21st century, they need to transform and redefine themselves, not just reform at the edges. This requires changing beliefs, values and the school culture to support innovation.
Technology plays an important role in modern education by engaging students and preparing them for an increasingly digital world. The document discusses strategies for integrating technology in the classroom in a way that enhances but does not replace traditional teaching. Some key strategies include using technology to supplement curriculum goals, giving students hands-on experience, and linking students to online resources. The roles of both teachers and students change with technology integration, with students taking a more active role in creating and sharing information while teachers facilitate projects and provide guidelines.
1. The document outlines the shared vision of the Stanley Avenue School learner as being educated for life-long learning, focusing on learning to learn, know, do, be, and get along with others.
2. It discusses using emerging technologies like Ultranet, netbooks, and mobile devices to help students take charge of their learning and enhance communication between home and school.
3. Examples of how technologies are being used will be highlighted and students will share their perspectives on using technologies for learning.
The Future of Personalized Learning in Elementary SchoolsDreamBox Learning
Personalized learning is the “Absolute Priority 1” of the new Race to the Top—District competition, and the latest Speak Up National Research Project reports that 74 percent of administrators believe that digital content increases student engagement and 50 percent find that it helps to personalize instruction.
Attend this web seminar to learn what the Speak Up National Research Project and Project Tomorrow discovered about what students, teachers, parents and administrators see as the future of personalized learning, how new technologies and digital content are transforming learning in elementary schools, and how these factors affect the decisions administrators need to make today.
The document discusses a vision for innovative teaching and learning focused on collaboration, creativity, and lifelong learning. It emphasizes the importance of turning novice learners into expert learners who know how to learn strategically. It also discusses the need to teach students to respect the past but live in the future, and that educators must train themselves for the 21st century. Emerging technologies like cloud computing, mobile devices, and game-based learning are transforming education. Digital literacy now involves skills like design, sharing, analyzing information, and digital citizenship. Connected learning through networks allows individuals and educators to get smarter by learning from each other.
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NSPRA Crossroad for Innovation and Transformation by Julie Evans July 18, 2022Julie Evans
The document discusses emerging parent preferences for communication and engagement with schools. It highlights findings from a national poll of nearly 5,000 parents during the 2021-2022 school year. Key findings include:
1) Parents' top concerns about their child's future are the impact of school disruptions on social/emotional health and academic achievement. Lower-income families expressed greater concern about these impacts.
2) Parents' feelings of engagement differ by grade level, with elementary parents feeling most connected and high school parents feeling least connected.
3) Parents' preferences for communication tools differ according to the type of message and the age of the parent. Younger parents prefer more digital tools while older parents prefer more traditional methods.
This document discusses Project Tomorrow's work listening to K-12 students' ideas through the Speak Up research project. It provides context about Project Tomorrow, an organization that has collected feedback from over 6.2 million students and stakeholders since 2003 to understand trends in education. The document summarizes a panel discussion with students sharing their perspectives on engagement in school and learning. It encourages education leaders to listen to students' views to help translate them into new ideas that can improve learning experiences for all.
Connecting the Dots: The Speak Up Research Project and AASL Stakeholder FeedbackJulie Evans
This document summarizes a presentation about the Speak Up Research Project conducted by Project Tomorrow. It introduces Project Tomorrow and the Speak Up surveys, which collect feedback from K-12 students, parents, teachers, and administrators. The presentation discusses current issues in K-12 education related to digital learning, student engagement, and pandemic impacts. It explains how Speak Up data can help education leaders understand stakeholder perspectives and priorities to inform decision-making in areas like learning loss, staff morale, funding, and technology use. The presentation encourages participants to have follow-up discussions to explore using Speak Up in their own schools and districts.
Connecting the Dots: The Speak Up Research Project and TCEA Stakeholder FeedbackJulie Evans
This document discusses using the Speak Up Research Project surveys to gather feedback from stakeholders like students, parents, teachers, and administrators. It notes realities around digital learning today and common issues keeping education leaders awake at night, like student learning loss and staff morale. The document advocates using Speak Up data to understand different perspectives and inform priorities like learning recovery, technology use, and student engagement and agency. It provides examples of questions Speak Up can answer about these issues from different audiences. Overall, the document promotes Speak Up as a way to collect trusted data connecting education priorities to stakeholder needs and views.
Are You As Smart As A 6th Grader About Digital Learning?Julie Evans
The document discusses findings from Project Tomorrow's Speak Up Research on digital learning and 6th graders. It shares that 6th graders report often taking online tests (63%) but less frequently engaging in other tech-based activities like creating media. Students prefer communicating with teachers via email or messaging apps. While virtual learning has benefits like less drama, students say it also has challenges like not fitting all learning styles and missing social aspects. Students are more engaged in self-directed online learning compared to in-school learning. The document advocates discussing these findings to inform improving education.
Five Year Study Preparing KentuckyTeachers for Mobile Anytime Anywhere LearningJulie Evans
This document summarizes a presentation about a 5-year study conducted in Kentucky to prepare teachers for mobile learning. The study involved collaboration between a university, school districts, and non-profit to train pre-service teachers and support in-service teachers in effectively using mobile devices. Results showed that teachers developed strong skills and positive mindsets about technology integration, and observed benefits for student engagement, critical thinking, and personalized learning. Next steps involve expanding the model to more schools and refining teacher training to develop competency in mobile learning.
Cybersecurity - Strategy, Policy and PracticeJulie Evans
The document summarizes a panel discussion on cybersecurity strategies, policies, and practices for K-12 schools. The panel discusses the disconnect in leadership awareness of cybersecurity issues, findings from a new report on the topic, and resources for improving cybersecurity culture and preparedness. Key insights from the report include the need for shared accountability, reassessing management of technology assets, and ensuring adequate funding to support readiness and mitigation efforts.
Connecting the Dots Between Equity and CommunicationsJulie Evans
The document summarizes key findings from the Speak Up Research project regarding equity in education. It finds that addressing equity concerns requires discussing equity more comprehensively and inclusively. It also finds inequities still exist in technology access and learning experiences despite increased investments. Additionally, empowering student agency and ownership over learning is important for equity but many teachers are still uncomfortable with student choice. Digital tools can help support greater equity if used to enable personalized, convenient communications and greater student control over learning.
Leading Towards Equity & Student AgencyJulie Evans
The document summarizes key findings from the Speak Up Research Project regarding the path forward for equity and student agency based on research insights. Some of the main points include:
1) The pandemic exposed inequities in access to technology and learning experiences, but districts have made progress in addressing the homework gap through initiatives like device and hotspot loan programs.
2) While access has improved, equity concerns remain regarding the efficacy of technology use, teachers' comfort levels with new learning models, and addressing students' diverse needs.
3) Students want more control and choice in their learning, seeing benefits to virtual learning like flexibility, but many still learn best with in-person interactions. Their vision for effective learning focuses
Here are some potential answers from each stakeholder group:
Students: Being able to learn in new ways like through videos, games and interactive lessons. Technology helps me learn and stay engaged better. I can learn at my own pace with technology.
Teachers: Topics like blended learning, project based learning and competency based models. Using technology like coding and robotics in lessons. Strategies for personalized learning and student choice.
Parents: Not being prepared for college or a career. Not having skills like problem solving, communication and teamwork for future jobs. Mental health issues, school safety, financial stability as an adult.
This document summarizes key findings from the Speak Up research project that were presented at sessions of the FETC 2022 conference. It provides an overview of Project Tomorrow and the Speak Up research, then lists several insights on issues like the impact of the pandemic on education, priorities for district administrators, the evolution of mobile learning, student and teacher views on technology benefits, and parents' concerns about their children's future success. It also shares findings from a new report on K-12 cybersecurity awareness and preparation. The document encourages contacting Project Tomorrow for more information.
Here are some potential answers from each stakeholder group:
Students: Being able to learn in new ways like through videos and interactive lessons. Technology helps me learn and do my work faster. I can learn at my own pace with technology.
Teachers: Topics like project-based learning, blended learning models, social-emotional learning strategies, classroom management techniques for 1:1 environments.
Parents: Not being prepared for college or a career, not being able to get a good job, struggling with mental health or substance abuse, being negatively impacted by economic or environmental issues.
This document summarizes a discussion about building teacher capacity for mobile learning in rural communities. It introduces an innovative mobile learning project in Kentucky led by the University of Kentucky and several school districts. The project trains pre-service teachers to effectively integrate mobile devices and apps into instruction. It also helps practicing teachers mentor pre-service teachers. Evaluations found the project improved student engagement and personalized learning. Next steps include expanding the program and always-connected devices to more schools.
This document provides an agenda for a workshop on creating and leading school culture through innovation, leadership, and communication. The workshop will be held on January 25, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Orange County Convention Center - South 200B. It will be facilitated by Dr. Julie A. Evans of Project Tomorrow.
The workshop aims to support the development of a new culture of innovation in schools, help understand the role of individuals and organizations in an innovation culture, and stimulate new discussions and ideas to increase leadership effectiveness. Some topics that will be covered include understanding culture and innovation, communication strategies to support an innovation culture, and developing a culture built for today's adaptive challenges.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on addressing leadership disconnects regarding cybersecurity in K-12 districts. The panel included district leaders and national thought leaders. Key findings from a new report on cybersecurity attitudes and actions were presented. Three main insights from the research were that an effective plan requires shared responsibility, reassessing technology management is needed given increased reliance on tech, and preparation requires increased funding to support readiness and mitigation. The panel discussed best practices for districts to develop a shared culture and healthy cybersecurity posture.
The workshop discussed infusing computational thinking into elementary curriculum. It introduced Project Tomorrow's computational thinking project in New York City schools, which evaluates a model of personalized teacher professional learning and CT integration coaching. Teachers completed a readiness assessment to inform individualized professional development plans. Examples showed how to incorporate CT concepts into lessons through activities analyzing patterns in drawings, building earthquake-resistant structures, and other unplugged exercises. The session modeled CT integration and solicited teacher feedback to improve computational thinking resources and support.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
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How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
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it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Introducing the New Student Vision for Enabled, Empowered and Engaged Learning
1. What if …. the “clients of
education” were in charge?
Introducing the
New Student Vision for
Enabled, Empowered and
Engaged Learning
Julie Evans, Project Tomorrow CEO
Speak Up 2011 National Research Project
March 6, 2012
2. Do you agree with this statement?
“My school is doing a good job
of using technology to
enhance learning and student
achievement.”
3. “My school is doing a good job of using technology
to enhance learning and student achievement.”
Yes!
• 74% of high school teachers
• 72% of high school principals
• 62% of parents of high school aged children
4. “My school is doing a good job of using technology
to enhance learning and student achievement.”
Yes!
• 74% of high school teachers
• 72% of high school principals
• 62% of parents of high school aged children
But only 47% of high school students agree!
5. Speak Up National Research Project
Key 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
6. Emerging from the Speak Up research:
A new uniquely “student vision” for
leveraging emerging technologies to drive
achievement and educational productivity
7. Emerging from the Speak Up research:
A new uniquely “student vision” for
leveraging emerging technologies to drive
achievement and educational productivity
This student vision for
“technology enabled learning” mirrors
how students want to learn in general
8. The New Student Vision for Learning
Social–based learning
Un–tethered learning
Digitally–rich learning
9. The New Student Vision for Learning
What if the “clients of education” were
really in charge of defining what
constitutes school and learning?
How would school be different?
10. So, Speak Up asks …….
Imagine you are designing the ultimate
school for today’s students,
what technologies would have the
greatest impact on learning?
11. So, Speak Up asks …….
Imagine you are designing the ultimate
school for today’s students,
what technologies would have the
greatest impact on learning?
Creating a shared vision?
12. Designing the Ultimate School – Do we have a shared vision?
Virtual reality
Digital textbooks
Games
Tablets
Personal mobile devices
Online classes
Social networking
Online tutors
In class chat rooms
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Administrators Teachers Parents Students
13. What is the bottom line?
Today’s students
want learning that is:
Enabled
Engaging
Empowered
14. How do we get there?
Let’s continue this conversation.
Julie Evans
Project Tomorrow
jevans@tomorrow.org
949-609-4660 x15 Twitter: JulieEvans_PT
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