The document summarizes findings from the Speak Up research project about students' and educators' views on mobile learning. Key findings include that students see benefits to using their own mobile devices for schoolwork, but face obstacles like limited access. Educators called "Mobile Learning Explorers" are more enthusiastic about technology's importance. Students envision a future with social, digitally-rich, untethered learning enabled by ubiquitous mobile access.
Engaging Parents' Support for Emerging Technologies in the Classroom: Data Re...Blackboard
Today's school leaders face many new challenges in creating 21st century learning environments including how to gain the support of parents for emerging technologies such as mobile devices, online learning and digital content.
Join Blackboard and Project Tomorrow for a webinar to hear what students, parents, teachers and administrators think about the use of emerging technologies in the classroom. Following the presentation of the data findings, Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, will moderate a panel discussion with administrators and parents who will share their perspectives about how to effectively engage parents' support to facilitate 21st century learning.
Participants will learn which emerging technologies are most valued for learning and enhancing student achievement, as well as gain insights about how to effectively foster parent support for 21st century learning environments.
Two major federal plans have far reaching implications for the provision and use of assistive technology in learning and independent living. The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) examines how technology is and could be used to support teaching and learning, assessment, productivity, and infrastructure. The FCC’s Broadband Plan recognizes the importance of affordable broadband and accessible media in general for people with disabilities. Both carry implications and areas of synergy for assistive technology development, promotion, and adoption. This session addresses how the assistive technology community can build upon these two initiatives by exploring their implications for assistive technology and discussing how to leverage plans in development and utilization work throughout the field.
Engaging Parents' Support for Emerging Technologies in the Classroom: Data Re...Blackboard
Today's school leaders face many new challenges in creating 21st century learning environments including how to gain the support of parents for emerging technologies such as mobile devices, online learning and digital content.
Join Blackboard and Project Tomorrow for a webinar to hear what students, parents, teachers and administrators think about the use of emerging technologies in the classroom. Following the presentation of the data findings, Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, will moderate a panel discussion with administrators and parents who will share their perspectives about how to effectively engage parents' support to facilitate 21st century learning.
Participants will learn which emerging technologies are most valued for learning and enhancing student achievement, as well as gain insights about how to effectively foster parent support for 21st century learning environments.
Two major federal plans have far reaching implications for the provision and use of assistive technology in learning and independent living. The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) examines how technology is and could be used to support teaching and learning, assessment, productivity, and infrastructure. The FCC’s Broadband Plan recognizes the importance of affordable broadband and accessible media in general for people with disabilities. Both carry implications and areas of synergy for assistive technology development, promotion, and adoption. This session addresses how the assistive technology community can build upon these two initiatives by exploring their implications for assistive technology and discussing how to leverage plans in development and utilization work throughout the field.
Presented at the Be Bettr conference on hacking education, London, 2011-01-14
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Learning in the 21st Century: Taking it Mobile!Blackboard
This deck was presented by Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow. It outlines key findings from the Speak Up 2009 trends report and from interviews with innovative educators who are leveraging mobile devices for learning. Stories from these cutting-edge education leaders illustrate emerging trends, implementation considerations and strategies for launching mobile learning initiatives.
This Top Ten List is a digest of key findings from the Speak Up 2007 Student Surveys. For more information about the Speak Up National Research Project, data findings from our parent, teacher and administrator surveys, and information about our upcoming release of our Speak Up 2008 data findings, visit us at www.tomorrow.org.
1. K-12 Students, Parents & Educators Speak Up about Mobile Learning New research from Project Tomorrow Speak Up 2009 National Findings Julie Evans Project Tomorrow [email_address]
6. Introducing our Expert Panel from Arlington Public Schools Camilla Gagliolo Instructional Technology Coordinator Jamestown Elementary School Angela Foreman Special Education Teacher Jamestown Elementary School
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11. Online surveys available for: K-12 students Parents (in Spanish too!) Teachers Administrators Pre-service teachers Surveys open for input: Oct 18 – Dec 17 Participate in Speak Up 2010! Free online report for all Speak Up participating districts w/ your local data: Feb 2011 Release of National Speak Up Findings in Congressional Briefings: Spring 2011 No fee to participate. No limit on the # of surveys submitted. 100% confidential.
13. Thank you to our K-12 National Champion Outreach Partners: And the 75+ other national education and business associations & nonprofit groups that promote Speak Up to their stakeholders, members & affiliates.
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17. Introducing the “Digital Advance Team” Today’s K-12 Students Adopting/adapting technologies for learning Tech trend setters Their use predicts widespread acceptance Out of school use drives in school use Pace car for others Teachers ultimately catch up
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19. What can the Speak Up findings tell us about the future of learning?
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21. Result: A new uniquely “student vision” for leveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational productivity
28. Taking It Mobile! Report Methodology Interviews with educators and students Xavier College Preparatory, Phoenix AZ Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix AZ St Marys School District, St Marys OH Jamestown Elementary School, Arlington VA Osseo Area Schools, Maple Grove MN Onslow County School District, Jacksonville NC
29. K-12 students have a lot of personal devices that they would like to use for schoolwork
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33. Audience response Students: How would using mobile devices at school help you with your schoolwork? Besides communications and research, what do students say?
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35. Besides communications and research, how do students say that using “mobile devices” in school will help them with schoolwork? Access social networking site 35% Access online textbooks 44% Learn about school activities 41% Share documents, videos and podcasts 36% Receive reminders and alerts 55% Take videos of class presentations or labs 39%
37. What is the value proposition for technology in education? The Educators’ Perspective Unleashing the Future: Educators Speak Up about the Use of Emerging Technologies for Learning
38. Audience response Who do you think is most “bullish” on the importance of effective use of technology for student success? (Besides students!)
39. Audience response Who do you think is most “bullish” on the importance of effective use of technology for student success? (Besides students!) Parents District administrators School principals Teachers
40. What is the value proposition for technology in education?
41. Introducing the “ Mobile Learning Explorer” A new cohort of educators are pushing the envelope for mobile learning. . . . The Educator Perspective
47. Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and services would have the greatest positive impact on learning?
48. Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and services would have the greatest positive impact on learning? Are we all on the same page?
54. Introducing our Expert Panel from Arlington Public Schools Camilla Gagliolo Instructional Technology Coordinator Jamestown Elementary School Angela Foreman Special Education Teacher Jamestown Elementary School
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56. Online surveys available for: K-12 students Parents (in Spanish too!) Teachers Administrators Pre-service teachers Surveys open for input: Oct 18 – Dec 17 Participate in Speak Up 2010! Free online report for all Speak Up participating districts w/ your local data: Feb 2011 Release of National Speak Up Findings in Congressional Briefings: Spring 2011 No fee to participate. No limit on the # of surveys submitted. 100% confidential.
59. Thank you. Let’s continue this conversation. Julie Evans Project Tomorrow [email_address] 949-609-4660 x15 Copyright Project Tomorrow 2010. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.