Chris Kennedy discusses the importance of innovation in public education at the Microsoft Connected Learning Conference, emphasizing digital literacy and personalized learning. He highlights the need for key competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, and technological literacy while stressing that good writing remains vital despite changing literacy standards. The document advocates for utilizing mobile technology and real-world learning experiences to engage students effectively.

1. CHRIS
KENNEDY
Superintendent
of Schools / CEO,
West Vancouver
School District
“Own It, Guide It, Engage With It”
Driving innovation in public education
Microsoft
Connected
Learning
Conference
November 9, 2011

3. Some Thoughts on Digital Literacy,
Personalized learning
Personalization and.Engagement
It’s not the tools . . It’s the team

4. Credit: Scott McLeod – danngerouslyirrelevent.org
Our kids have tasted the honey

5. “
...to better prepare students for the future there
will be more emphasis on key competencies like
self-reliance, critical thinking, inquiry, creativity,
problem solving, innovation, teamwork and
collaboration, cross-cultural understanding, and
technological literacy. We can also connect
students more directly with the world outside of
school, with increased focus on learning these
skills across topic areas.
B.C. Ministry of Education

7. MOBILE TECHNOLOGY CAN
CHANGE LEARNING
GOOD WRITING STILL MATTERS
USING SOCIAL MEDIA NEEDS TO
BE TAUGHT
NETWORKS ARE ESSENTIAL
THE REAL WORLD IS ADDICTIVE

8. Mobile
technology is a
game changer

9. Don’t let there be
any doubt:
Literacy might be
changing, but
good writing still
matters
. . . and it may
be more important
than ever

10. Even if you say students are native to technology,
they still need our help

11. Networks matter – for kids and adults

12. No going back . . . they had seen what was
possible with real-world learning

13. Why?

16. “Tell real stories from your
own life in a way that is
relevant and engaging to
your audience.” —Garr
Reynolds

18. The evolution of mass communications

21. “If you build it . . . “

22. • Personally
owned
devices
• Open
system

23. For all students,
on any device, from anywhere

24. For all students,
on any device, from anywhere

25. Communication and collaboration
At home and at school

26. Teachers help students manage the learning
Tasks, homework, assignments

27. Personalized web spaces
Don’t want social tool – kids want to stay focused

34. “Talk less. Listen more.”
Daniel Pink

35. Where you can find me:
ckennedy@sd45.bc.ca
604-202-4379
@chrkennedy
Chris Kennedy
cultureofyes.ca
www.sd45.bc.ca