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Lucy Gray gave a presentation on modernizing education to share ideas from her work with various institutions. She believes schools should incorporate visionary leadership, empowered teachers, engaged students, progressive teaching practices, and authentic communities. Technology is changing education, and students and teachers now need to be content creators and evaluators, as well as connected and networked. Social media, connected educator initiatives, and emerging technologies will continue to impact education.
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- 1. Modernizing Education The Stateof Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century Lucy Gray Mannheim School District 83 August 12, 2013 1 Thank you for the invitation to speak to this audience today. My primary goal today will be to share some thoughts and ideas inspired by my work with a variety of institutions. Each one of you is or has the power to be an influencer or leader in your own buildings, and I hope you will think about how your school can incorporate some of these ideas and share innovations that perhaps you’ve already developed as a school community.
- 2. Blog http://www.lucygray.org (links are clickable) @elemenous on Twitter 2 All slides are available through these links. Please ask questions and share ideas and resources in our Edmodo group and on Twitter using the hashtag #innov8ED.
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- 4. What did youdo for fun? 4 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?> <poll url="http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/2azwRNE35vrTeLy"> <!-- This snippet was inserted via the PollEv Presenter app --> <!-- The presence of this snippet is used to indicate that a poll will be shown during the slideshow --> <!-- TIP: You can draw a solid, filled rectangle on your slide and the PollEv Presenter will automatically display your poll in that area. --> <!-- The PollEv Presenter app must also be running and logged in for this to work. --> <!-- To remove this, simply delete it from the notes yourself or use the PollEv Presenter to remove it for you. --> <title>What did you do for fun this summer?</title> </poll>
- 5. What did youlearn? 5 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?> <poll url="http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/PXzG3xGaUagQ8AI"> <!-- This snippet was inserted via the PollEv Presenter app --> <!-- The presence of this snippet is used to indicate that a poll will be shown during the slideshow --> <!-- TIP: You can draw a solid, filled rectangle on your slide and the PollEv Presenter will automatically display your poll in that area. --> <!-- The PollEv Presenter app must also be running and logged in for this to work. --> <!-- To remove this, simply delete it from the notes yourself or use the PollEv Presenter to remove it for you. --> <title>What did you learn this summer?</title> </poll>
- 6. Not Everyone isExcited How can we personalize and differentiate learning for not only kids, but adults as well? 6
- 7. Technology is changing everything. 7 Solet’s talk technology and its effect on our society...
- 8. Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago,IL 8 This is my church where technology is abundant in a new building.
- 9. 9 This is whereSunday school youth groups meet and play wii games in order to build community.
- 10. 10 The teen youthpastor uses technology to engage kids in discussions about real world events.
- 11. 11 He even usesFacebook to conduct outreach. Our pastor understand that he needs to go where the kids are and keep them connected to the church through multiple means.
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- 13. Comer Childrens Hospital Universityof Chicago 13 I’ve also seen technology used by child life experts in hospitals recently.
- 14. 14 In order toalleviate anxiety before an MRI, my son was soothed by this machine that used a Simon like interface to change the colors of this lava lamp machine. It also projected images on the ceiling.
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- 16. 16 The child lifeexpert also gave him an iPad to use.
- 17. 17 Children’s Pediatric DentalHealth, Chicago IL
- 18. Delta Terminal LGA, NYC 18 Inyour own backyard, technology is abundant. How many of you have gone through this terminal?
- 19. 19 You can orderyour food and sundries to be delivered to you in this lounge.
- 20. 20 You can checkyour flight’s status and play games while you pass time in the Delta terminal.
- 21. 21 There are alsomany tables with outlets for re-charging devices.
- 22. 22 Even the NFLis getting rid of paper and leveraging the portability of iPads.
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- 25. Technology is also connectingus. 25 Because of technology, we are all becoming increasingly connected, for better or for worse.
- 26. What is aPLN? 26
- 27. Parent Soup onAOL 27 In my case, it has enhanced my life.
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- 29. Tim Lauer Lewis Elementary,Portland Oregon 29
- 30. Serendipity happens! 30 People andplaces I’ve met along the way have enhanced my work in ways that I never expected.
- 31. Advisor Content Developer Curator TrainerTeacher Connector 31 I wear manyhats in my work with the Consortium for School Networking, Illinois Computing Educators, Edmodo, the Global Education Conference, the STEMx Global Education Conference etc.
- 32. Observer 32 More importantly, Iam am an observer, visiting schools and interacting with educators from all over the world.
- 33. 33 I’ve traveled toa few countries and throughout the United States to work with educators and companies.
- 34. Experiences • Chicago PublicSchools • University of Chicago • Apple Distinguished Educator • Google Certified Teacher • Founder, The Global Education Collaborative • Co-chair, The Global Education Conference • Co-chair, The Global STEMx Education Conference • Project Director, The Consortium For School Networking, Leadership For Mobile Learning • Multiple opportunities to visit and work with schools • Advising corporate entities 34 Here’s a list of some of the experiences that I bring to the table. While most educators are silo’d in their school buildings, I’ve been very fortunate to visit a wide variety of institutions. My favorite thing to do is to tell stories of the work and initiatives that I find inspiring.
- 35. Julia and Henry 35 Mybiggest inspirations, however, are my two children. I often think about how I (and their schools) are preparing them for a brave world. How can I nurture them to grow up to be innovators? I think here at the Avenues that question has been addressed very comprehensively.
- 36. Our perspectives needto E x p a n d 36 Because of my experiences, I feel that our perspectives need to expand. Continuous improvement is a worthy goal as we try to navigate educational change. I would argue that we need to get in front of the bus rather than be stuck coughing exhaust fumes.
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- 38. Are parents andeducators asking for more high stakes testing, standardized curriculum, and seat time? I think not. 38 There seems to be a societal disconnect between the national narrative for educational improvement and what we know and desire based on our work with children.
- 39. This I Believe •VisionaryLeadership •Empowered Faculty •Authentically Engaged Students •Progressive teaching and learning practices •Authentic school communities 39 Based on my travels and conversations, these are the things I believe in and want to see more of in our schools.
- 40. Schools where continuousimprovement using a wide variety of criteria is the bottom line. Schools that see their role is to educate, enlighten, and support kids and their families. Schools where intellectual curiosity and variety is valued, where educating for compliance is not the norm. Visionary Leadership 40
- 41. Empowered Faculty Schools whereteachers have strong backgrounds in pedagogy, child development and in meeting the needs of diverse learners. Schools faculty have ample opportunities to observe each other, visit other institutions, and to engage in activities to benefit their own learning. Schools where professional development is personalized and supportive of teachers. 41
- 42. Engaged Students Schools wherestudent voice is taken into consideration throughout the school culture. Schools where students are encouraged to identify and pursue their passions. Schools that show evidence that their faculty really knows and understands their students. 42
- 43. Progressive Teaching and LearningPractices Schools that look beyond Common Core standards to prepare kids for a new world. Schools that provide ample opportunities for hands-on, project and passion-based learning during and after school. Schools that view technology as essential to the learning process and thoughtfully plan for integration. 43
- 44. Authentic Communities Schools whereparents and students are authentically engaged in the community. Schools that provide a multitude of means for parents to get involved. Schools who encourage honest community dialogue by acknowledging their strengths and areas targeted for improvement. Schools that educate their parents and community members about what it means to be a 21st century learner. 44
- 45. “The Highly ConnectedTeacher” The National Educational Technology Plan 45 Highly connected teachers are connected to data, to resources, and to each other.
- 46. Connected Educator Month 46 Outof this interest in connections, CEM was born. It will take place this year in October. Free activities are available to educators from around the world.
- 47. ConnectED 47 This is themost recent initiative put forth by the Obama administration. Obama recently traveled to Mooresville NC to announce new efforts to upgrade connectivity, train teachers, and build on private-sector innovations.
- 48. New Roles for Students& Educators •Content consumers •Content Creators •Content Evaluators •Connected and Networked 48 Many of my peers in education are doing these things. I would argue that to be successful in our rapidly changing world, adults and kids must be proficient in creating and analyzing digital media in addition to learning to leverage learning networks.
- 49. The Power ofSocial Media Flickr YouTubeTwitter Facebook LinkedIn Google+ Diigo SlideShare 49 I’ve also added Pinterest to the mix: http://pinterest.com/lucygray2/.
- 50. EdSurge 50 EdSurge is anstart up co-founded by a friend and their goal is to present information about the current ed tech bubble that is growing.
- 51. The New MediaConsortium K-12 Horizon Report 2013 • 1 year or less • Cloud Computing • Mobile Learning • 2 to 3 years • Learning Analytics • Open Content • 4 to 5 years • 3D Printing • Virtual and Remote Laboratories 51 For additional verification on trends that are emerging in adoption horizons, please take a look at the 2013 K-12 Horizon Report. These recommendations come with concrete examples of how these technologies are manifested in education.
- 52. NMC Megatrends Business models across the education ecosystem are changing. 52 Everyone is re-thinking their missions. Look to libraries, colleges, and the publishing industry.
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- 55. Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Survey 55
- 56. Project Tomorrow Recommendations • Un-tetherlearning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world • Create new interactive, participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes, gaming and simulations, online tutors, and virtual reality environments • Incorporate Web 2.0 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers • Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools • Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts 56
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- 58. U.S Public Schools •Increased pressure via Race to the Top, AYP, RTI • Less funding • Less Time • Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing • Teacher proof curricula • Less instruction in the arts, world languages, etc. • Longer school days • Technology seen as a content delivery mechanism • Constant seeking of silver bullets 58
- 59. Independent Schools • Time •Resources • Streamlined bureaucracy • Organizational vision • Community Consensus • Administrative and collegial support • Authentic curriculum • Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills • Professional development • Teacher autonomy • Prepared students • Commitment to developing the whole child • Parental support 59
- 60. What do effectiveschools seem to have in common? • A wide range of effort towards cultivating 21st century skills and implementing robust technology programs • Success depends on: • Visionary leadership • Strategic planning • Commitment to continuous improvement • The degree to which a school or district feels pressure to change by external factors 60
- 61. 2010 - TheKey School Annapolis MD 61 So, let’s think about how your institution is going about grappling with educational change...
- 62. What do effectiveteachers do differently? 62
- 63. Examples of Innovative and ConnectedSchools 63
- 64. Mooresville Graded SchoolDistrict Mooresville, NC 64
- 65. The School atColumbia New York, NY • K-8 • Columbia University faculty and local kids • Innovation driven • 1 to 1 laptop program • 3 technologists plus tech staff • Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use • Other: field trip guides, computer programming, robotics, conference 65
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- 68. 68 The School usessocial media extensively throughout its school, providing real life digital citizenship experience for kids. They develop their own profiles and avatars in a school-run social network. These profiles are archived each year, so that everyone has a fresh start and numerous opportunities to practice the skill of establishing a digital footprint.
- 69. 69 They even createprofiles for historical figures, and tag clouds allow them to see connections between real and historical figures in terms of interests.
- 70. 70 They use GoogleSites for reviewing books and commenting on the reviews of others. It is organized by class so that you can see the reading habits of kids throughout their time at the School at Columbia.
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- 73. Don Buckley (former) DIRECTOROF INNOVATION 73
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- 104. Maker • Make Magazine •Maker Faire • Maker Education 104
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- 109. Moving Ideas Forward Schooland District Level • Work as a school to set goals and to develop a multi-year innovation plan that includes pilot programs. • Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation grants. • Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (H/T to Don Buckley). • Attend and host EdCamps, Playdates and other informal unconference events. • Leverage informal learning opportunities. • Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces, Coderdojos, etc. 109
- 110. Moving Ideas Forward ClassroomLevel • Create and cultivate a classroom hub (Edmodo) • Pick one tool or resource for professional learning (Twitter chats) • Provide a window into your classroom for your parents (web page) 110
- 111. From my PLNto You From Jeanne Reed @jeannereed1 Try one new thing, get comfortable, and then try another. Always ask a friend/techie for help, rather than get frustrated. 111
- 112. From my PLNto You From Heather Barnard @chickadeeprints Do not be overwhelmed and shut down. Take it one step at a time. Make it a fun journey for you and your kids. 112
- 113. From my PLNto You From Katheryn Allen @KathrynELAllen Know your objective and select the tool that best fits your need. 113
- 114. From my PLNto You From Jeff Charbonneau (National Teacher of the Year!) @JeffCharbonneau Select tools after you have set the goal, then select the best tool, digital or non, for the job. Never choose the tool first! 114
- 115. From my PLNto You From Jose Popoff @JosePopoff Consider all you can, keep the good, discard the bad. We are all here to help. 115
- 116. We are allhere to help! 116
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