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This document provides an overview of personalizing learning for the 21st century from School District 23. It introduces the presenter, Jon Rever, and provides background on the school district. The objectives are to engage in a conversation about 21st century teaching and learning, provide an overview of the district, and describe the district's thinking and directions. It discusses trends in education, 21st century skills, the district's focus on attributes of learners, assessment, technology initiatives and expectations. The goal is to prepare students for an evolving world.

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Personalizing Learning for the 21st CenturySchool District 23
A Few Things About MeJon ReverHusband, Dad & Soccer CoachMarniJenna (15), Keaton (13), Ben (10)Career (20 Years Public Education)Academic BackgroundB.SC Biochemistry, B. Ed Secondary, MA Admin & Curriculum, Diploma Dimensions of Practice (Royal Roads)Experience in EducationTeacher (Math & Science), Vice-Principal (Middle & Secondary), Principal (Middle), District Principal (Technology and Ed Services), Ministry of Education - Accreditation, PLAP, FSA, Applied Mathematics, BCeSISCOTA Executive (Pro D), COPVPA (Pro D & Finance), SMC Executive, BCSSACurrent PositionDirector of Instruction K -12 – Rutland Zone SchoolsResponsible for Technology, Mathematics, Science and Education ServicesSystem-wide Implementations First Class, BCeSIS, iLearn 1 to 1 Laptop Project, Technology Refresh Program, The Learning Centre, K- 12 Assessment Plan, District Data Warehouse, SD23 Show and Share Video Portal
Presentation ObjectivesTo engage you in a conversation about teaching and learning in the 21st century.To provide a brief overview of our School DistrictTo describe some of the thinking and directions that our school district is considering.
Born to Learn
Born to Learn – Class reunion
Changing Education Paradigms
Think – Pair - ShareIndividually2 minutes – reflect on the videoWrite down 3 ideas that were meaningful for youPairs5 minutes – discuss you ideas with your partner and explain WHY you chose themGroupShare some of your thoughts with the whole group
School District No. 23Serves 173,000 citizens from Lake Country to Peachland4% of provincial enrolment of 538,636 students6th largest district in the provinceSchools30 Elementary
6 Middle
5 Secondary
1 Alternative EducationSchool District No. 23Student achievement results show performance significantly above both the national and provincial norms on almost every measure. Our goals continue to focus on improvement in the areas of Numeracy, Literacy and Graduation.General Information:Students 22, 298 H/CEducators 1,557 H/CNon Teaching Staff 1,268 H/COperating Budget $ 176 M Special Purpose Funding $ 4.9 MPartners Include:Central Okanagan Teacher’s Association (COTA)Canadian Union of Public Workers (CUPE)Central Okanagan Principal’s/Vice Princ. Assoc. (COPVPA)Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council (COPAC)District Student Council
School District No. 23Student Populations
September 30, 2010 (H/C)(FTE)*Gr K-6 10,410 10,128Gr 7-9 5,135 5,135Gr 10-12 6,753 6,304Total22,29821,567* (H/C = headcount; FTE = full time equivalent)
Grade Distribution Headcount September 30, 2010
Unique Student Needs CategoriesSeptember 30, 2010Headcount Full Time Equiv % of ProvEnglish as a Second Language 360 355.50 .61%
Aboriginal 2,106 2,098 3.87%
Special EducationLevel 1-3 873 869.5 3.64%Other Identified 873 873 French Immersion 1,969 1,462
International 172 125SD23 Graduation Trend
What is happening in the World?
What is guiding our thinking?
What is research telling us?
Why are 21st Century Skills so Important?Conference Board of CanadaEmployability Skills 2000+
The requirements of the workforce are changingWhy are 21st Century Skills so Important?
21st Century Skills in BCLEARNING AND TECHNOLOGYPrograms and ServicesThat the Ministry of Education work with the Boards of Education to create a realistic plan for expanding the one‐to‐one computer programs around the province and to determine the costs. (Recommendation 10.4)School of the FutureThat the Ministry of Education work with a school district to pilot a ‘school of the future that combines the elements of a modern learning environment. (Recommendation 10.8)
21st Century Learning In The News“This is a story about the big public conversation the nation is not having about education… whether an entire generation of kids will fail to make the grade in the global economy because they can’t think their way through abstract problems, work in teams, distinguish good information from bad, or speak a language other than English.”TIME Magazine, December 18, 2006
BC – A Vision for 21st Century EducationFrom Learning Information to Learning to Learn From Data to Discovery From One Size Fits All to Tailored Learning From One Size Fits All to Tailored LearningFrom Classroom Learning to Lifelong Learning: From Passive Student to Active Learner From Parent as Supporter to Parent as Participant: From Teacher as Lecturer to Teacher as Guide
SD 23 Direction and FocusEmphasis on Early LearningEarly Learning Profile – Literacy and Numeracy skillsFull Day K – play based curriculumFocus on Quality AssessmentK – 12 Assessment PlanSchool Improvement PlanningData Warehouse and Educational Intelligence ToolsTeacher dashboards and ProfileIdentifying problems of learning and informing instruction.SD23 Attributes of a LearnerLearner, Thinker, Innovator, Collaborator and ContributorStudent EngagementProject Based LearningTechnology Infused CurriculumVaried Program Options and Schools of Choice

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Personalizing learning for the 21st century

  • 1. Personalizing Learning for the 21st CenturySchool District 23
  • 2. A Few Things About MeJon ReverHusband, Dad & Soccer CoachMarniJenna (15), Keaton (13), Ben (10)Career (20 Years Public Education)Academic BackgroundB.SC Biochemistry, B. Ed Secondary, MA Admin & Curriculum, Diploma Dimensions of Practice (Royal Roads)Experience in EducationTeacher (Math & Science), Vice-Principal (Middle & Secondary), Principal (Middle), District Principal (Technology and Ed Services), Ministry of Education - Accreditation, PLAP, FSA, Applied Mathematics, BCeSISCOTA Executive (Pro D), COPVPA (Pro D & Finance), SMC Executive, BCSSACurrent PositionDirector of Instruction K -12 – Rutland Zone SchoolsResponsible for Technology, Mathematics, Science and Education ServicesSystem-wide Implementations First Class, BCeSIS, iLearn 1 to 1 Laptop Project, Technology Refresh Program, The Learning Centre, K- 12 Assessment Plan, District Data Warehouse, SD23 Show and Share Video Portal
  • 3. Presentation ObjectivesTo engage you in a conversation about teaching and learning in the 21st century.To provide a brief overview of our School DistrictTo describe some of the thinking and directions that our school district is considering.
  • 5. Born to Learn – Class reunion
  • 7. Think – Pair - ShareIndividually2 minutes – reflect on the videoWrite down 3 ideas that were meaningful for youPairs5 minutes – discuss you ideas with your partner and explain WHY you chose themGroupShare some of your thoughts with the whole group
  • 8. School District No. 23Serves 173,000 citizens from Lake Country to Peachland4% of provincial enrolment of 538,636 students6th largest district in the provinceSchools30 Elementary
  • 11. 1 Alternative EducationSchool District No. 23Student achievement results show performance significantly above both the national and provincial norms on almost every measure. Our goals continue to focus on improvement in the areas of Numeracy, Literacy and Graduation.General Information:Students 22, 298 H/CEducators 1,557 H/CNon Teaching Staff 1,268 H/COperating Budget $ 176 M Special Purpose Funding $ 4.9 MPartners Include:Central Okanagan Teacher’s Association (COTA)Canadian Union of Public Workers (CUPE)Central Okanagan Principal’s/Vice Princ. Assoc. (COPVPA)Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council (COPAC)District Student Council
  • 12. School District No. 23Student Populations
  • 13. September 30, 2010 (H/C)(FTE)*Gr K-6 10,410 10,128Gr 7-9 5,135 5,135Gr 10-12 6,753 6,304Total22,29821,567* (H/C = headcount; FTE = full time equivalent)
  • 14. Grade Distribution Headcount September 30, 2010
  • 15. Unique Student Needs CategoriesSeptember 30, 2010Headcount Full Time Equiv % of ProvEnglish as a Second Language 360 355.50 .61%
  • 17. Special EducationLevel 1-3 873 869.5 3.64%Other Identified 873 873 French Immersion 1,969 1,462
  • 18. International 172 125SD23 Graduation Trend
  • 19. What is happening in the World?
  • 20. What is guiding our thinking?
  • 21. What is research telling us?
  • 22. Why are 21st Century Skills so Important?Conference Board of CanadaEmployability Skills 2000+
  • 23. The requirements of the workforce are changingWhy are 21st Century Skills so Important?
  • 24. 21st Century Skills in BCLEARNING AND TECHNOLOGYPrograms and ServicesThat the Ministry of Education work with the Boards of Education to create a realistic plan for expanding the one‐to‐one computer programs around the province and to determine the costs. (Recommendation 10.4)School of the FutureThat the Ministry of Education work with a school district to pilot a ‘school of the future that combines the elements of a modern learning environment. (Recommendation 10.8)
  • 25. 21st Century Learning In The News“This is a story about the big public conversation the nation is not having about education… whether an entire generation of kids will fail to make the grade in the global economy because they can’t think their way through abstract problems, work in teams, distinguish good information from bad, or speak a language other than English.”TIME Magazine, December 18, 2006
  • 26. BC – A Vision for 21st Century EducationFrom Learning Information to Learning to Learn From Data to Discovery From One Size Fits All to Tailored Learning From One Size Fits All to Tailored LearningFrom Classroom Learning to Lifelong Learning: From Passive Student to Active Learner From Parent as Supporter to Parent as Participant: From Teacher as Lecturer to Teacher as Guide
  • 27. SD 23 Direction and FocusEmphasis on Early LearningEarly Learning Profile – Literacy and Numeracy skillsFull Day K – play based curriculumFocus on Quality AssessmentK – 12 Assessment PlanSchool Improvement PlanningData Warehouse and Educational Intelligence ToolsTeacher dashboards and ProfileIdentifying problems of learning and informing instruction.SD23 Attributes of a LearnerLearner, Thinker, Innovator, Collaborator and ContributorStudent EngagementProject Based LearningTechnology Infused CurriculumVaried Program Options and Schools of Choice
  • 28. SD23 Attributes of a Learner in the 21st CenturyA Learner is one who is engaged, resilient and seeks to understand through:Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Competencies Information, Media, and Technology LiteracySelf-Direction, Work Ethic and AccountabilityHealthy LifestyleFinancial Literacy A Thinker is one who analyzes, makes connections, inferences, asks questions, and transfers knowledge through:Critical Thinking and Problem SolvingOpen Mindedness and ReflectionFlexibility and AdaptabilityAn Innovator is one who sees possibilities and generates original ideas with value through:Curiosity and ImaginationCreativity, Design and PerformanceInitiative and EntrepreneurshipA Collaborator is one who excels at working with others to create new understanding through:Appreciating DiversityEffective CommunicationInterdependenceRelationship Building A Contributor is a citizen who participates in the local and global community through:Finding, Following, and Sharing PassionsRespect, Empathy, and Kindness Integrity and Ethical BehaviourCivic and Environmental ResponsibilityEmbracing Diverse Cultures and Lifestyles
  • 29. Big Ideas in TechnologyService Continuity & SustainabilityService Continuity & Sustainability
  • 30. Big Ideas in TechnologyNetwork InfrastructureService Continuity & Sustainability
  • 31. Big Ideas in TechnologyMobilityService Continuity & Sustainability
  • 32. Big Ideas in TechnologyPersonalization of LearningService Continuity & Sustainability
  • 33. Technology - What You can ExpectA district issued wireless laptopWireless connectivity at all sitesAccess to a variety of online systemsBCeSIS, First Class, Teacher Profile - Skopus Data Warehouse, Show and Share Video System, Curriculum Resource Centre Booking SystemProjectors and Smartboards in many classroomsUse of Social Media Applications
  • 34. Questions/CommentsJon ReverDirection of Instruction K – 12 – Rutland Area SchoolsTel: 250-860-9729 x 4103E-Mail: jrever@sd23.bc.caTwitter: @jonrever