This document discusses how Web 2.0 technologies can be used to transform learning in Birdville Independent School District (BISD). It notes that the skills needed in the 21st century, like creativity and collaboration, are better supported by Web 2.0 tools. BISD has embraced various social media like YouTube, blogs, wikis and Facebook to encourage student engagement and customizable learning. By taking risks with new technologies, BISD has seen a culture of assimilation where students and teachers actively use Web 2.0 tools to enhance learning. The document shares several examples of how BISD classes have incorporated social media to collaborate, share content, and democratize the learning process.

1. In a Future TheyCreate… Web 2.0: Balancing the Protection of students for 21st Century Technology and Learning Dr. Stephen Waddell Superintendent of Schools Kelli Montgomery Coordinator of Instructional Technology

3. “OMG, I CNT BLIEVE WE R REALLY GTTNG 2 TXT HERE!”

4. BYOB (Bring Your Own Device)…YES! Thursday, Feb 10th 9:15 - 10:15 am Karen Teeters, BirdvilleITS CrystenCaviness, Birdville ITS Patrick Johnson, Birdville Technical Support Services Coordinator

5. Daniel Pink Presented to opening session of House and Senate Education Committees

6. A Whole New Mind…For a Whole New World The Left Brain Abilities Powered the Industrial Age Logical, linear, concrete, sequential Right Brain considered frivolous But, the Right Brain abilitieswill be most important in the Conceptual Age (the 21st Century) Left Brain Abilities PLUS: Inventiveness, Creativity, Empathy, Design, Joyfulness, Meaning, Artistic

7. “The future belongs to a different kind of person. Designers, inventors, teachers, storytellers – creative and empathetic right-brain thinkers.” – Daniel Pink, A Whole New Mind

8. POWERFUL Forces Changing the World the 3 Abundance Asia Automation big

9. Abundance

10. More money is spent on trash bags in the US than 90 countries do on everything they purchase

12. Why I Love Target

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16. India produces 350,000 engineers a year 48% of GE’s software is developed in India An American computer chip designer makes $7,000 per month- one in India makes $1,000 Left Brain Routine Work Leaving for Asia Where It Can Be Done Cheaper…

17. Asia aerospace engineer in America= $6,000/month Russia= $650/month

18. Routine

19. Automation Automation- software replacing routine brain work Google Images

20. Automation

24. Jacquard Loom 1801

25. A Better Day’s Work at a Less Cost of Time, Work, and Worry to the Man at the Desk Burroughs Adding Machine Company, 1909 Source: Nordhaus 2001

27. Even the Doctor’s Work Has Changed http://sothcardiology.com/

29. Focus on Design: “I see us being in the art business. Art, entertainment and mobile sculpture. It just happens to provide transportation.” Bob Lutz, General Motors CEO

30. Whole Foods

31. 21st Century Jobs We have to ask ourselves: can it be done overseas cheaper? can a computer do it faster? is in it demand in an age of abundance?

32. We must develop minds and skills that cannot be out-sourced

33. 21st Century jobs will require abstract tasks… critical thinking, creativity, innovation

34. manual tasks… interpersonal interactions, empathy, service, communication

35. Knowledge Age Conceptual Age

36. Tom Peters, “Software is a forklift for the mind.” http://www.bobby-fischer.net/Garry_Kasparov_vs_Deep_Blue_1997_games.html http://kenthomas.us/

37. Conceptual Age Medical Schools - a new curriculum focus on empathy - the patient’s ‘story’ - for better diagnosis and care Yale UCLA Columbia

38. MIT Open Courseware - free materials and resources for HS Teachers and Students

39. iTunes U - more than 250,000 free lectures, videos, films, and other resources from all over the world iTunes U App for the iPhone or iTouch

40. WolframAlpha- making all systematic knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone Khan Academy - a not-for-profit organization with the mission of providing a high quality education to anyone, anywhere

41. The Imperative 21st Century Skills: *critical thinking *creativity *communication/collaboration *content area knowledge

43. “Foster independent thought, creativity, and learning how to learn, …those are most important things. And at the same time make sure that (education) is rigorous…

44. “The future belongs to those who can recognize patterns, empathize with others, be creative, and provide meaning to peoples’ lives.” -- Daniel Pink

45. Speak Up Results 2009 What are our kids saying? The Digital Divide is Alive and Well – our students are still powering down to go to school and powering up after school to re-enter the digital world. Collaboration - students want to be able to interact and learn from their own personalized network of experts using cutting edge communications and collaboration tools. Anytime/Anyplace - They understand that learning is a 24/7 enterprise and need learning tools and processes that are not tethered to time, place and geographic boundaries.

46. Speak Up Results 2009 What are our kids saying? 4. Web 2.0 Tools for Creativity and Innovation – students recognize from their own experiences growing up immersed in digital media that the best way to drive educational productivity is through the effective use of rich and relevant digital tools, content and resources. 5. New paradigm- Technology is enabling, empowering and engaging these Free Agent Learnersin ways that traditional learning paradigms are not.

48. is engrossed in developing their own content for learning,

49. regularly creates new communities for knowledge exchanges and social interaction,

50. is an expert in data aggregation to drive experiential learning

51. believes that he or she must be responsible for their own learning destiny since their school is not meeting their needs, and

53. http://k12opensourcehelp.com/

55. http://www.calculateforfree.com/graph.html

56. The University of Phoenix

57. Birdville ISD Vision Students SucceedIn A Future They Create

58. Ensuring opportunities fornext-generation learning experiencesis at the heart of our efforts.

59. Opening the Future Transforming Learning Web 2.0 as Social Revolution Web 1.0 was reform We cannot control or sustain this If we do not learn how to use this, we will be obsolete Destructive for Democracy

60. Learning as a Social Function People have always learned best as a social function Cities Agriculture Writing Only a small fraction of human learning has been based on writing Smaller yet, has been the industrial model of schools Haltom High School Library – wix.com

61. Paradigm/Revolution:Web 2.0 in BISD Unblocked YouTube four Years ago Putting my money where my mouth was No controversy More important to provide quality learning than to fear some harm

62. Engagement We cannot mandate engagement The nature of Web 2.0 and its social nature means that people have freedom and choice as to how they learn and create We will lose our customers if we do not harness the power of Web 2.0 and customize learning for learners

63. Factors in Implementation 5th Grade class and BISD Math Teachers Professional Learning blog Driven by need to transform learning, engage learners Collaborative Professional learning Conversations with Community Seizing the opportunities in Web 2.0 Taking Risks No Community Fallout Framing the Question Edomodo.com

64. Leading with Transformative Change Opening Youtube Encouraging Wikis and Blogs Initiating Facebook Other social networking sites Cell/Smart phones for learning Culture of Assimilation It has been taken over by staff, students, and community Elementary Book Study Blog Elementary Class YouTube Channel Principal & Staff Professional Learning blog

65. Paradigm/RevolutionWeb 2.0 in BISD BISD students create videos to teach other students concepts and content area learning. Google Docs forms allow students to peer-review one another’s videos posted on the YouTube class channel Student-created video posted to class YouTube Channel Google Docs form for peer-review feedback

66. Paradigm/Revolution We followed with other social networking sites. Facebook Twitter Wikis, Blogs, UStream, Skype, and other sites Cell phone/Smartphone policy School Facebookpages Class Facebookpages

67. Paradigm/Revolution Binion Elem. School Ustream Announcements Class Twitter Page District Middle Science Ning Student Glog (Glogster)– Novel Analysis BISD Teaching With Wall Wisher

68. BISD Beliefs/Vision/Mission Trusting Relationships Engaging and Encouraging in Meaningful Work Succeeding in a future they create They own their learning Become a partner and designer of their learning Collaborative relationships 5th Grade Science Class Wiki Middle School Student Newspaper blog

69. Paradigm/Revolution Elementary Class Book Study Blog A Culture of Assimilation It has been taken over by staff and students Miss May’s HS Pre AP Math Facebook Class page: News and Video Tutorials Elementary Class YouTube Channel Haltom High School Staff Professional Learning blog

70. Democratization of LearningWeb 2.0 as a Social Revolution

71. Birdville ISD 2011 TCEA Presentations Wednesday: 12:00 pm – Unleashing Creativity: Web 2.0 Tools for Creativity and Innovation – Randy Rodgers, ITS Thursday: 9:15 am – iEngageiLearn: Using iDevices in the Classroom – Cheryl McKnight, ITS & Jeff Samuelson, ITS Friday: 9:15 am – No Limit Learning. Implementing the Four C’s: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity + Content – Teresa Lawson, ITS & Barbara Chapman, Teacher 9:15 am – Using Social Networking Sites for Effective Communication with School Stakeholders – Jason Wells, Principal Birdville HS

72. Contact info Dr. Stephen Waddell Birdville ISD: Stephen.waddell@birdvilleschools.netLewisville ISD (after March 1, 2011): waddells@lisd.net Kelli Montgomerykelli.montgomery@birdvilleschools.net Birdville ISD Homepage: www.birdvilleschools.net Birdville ISD Instructional Technology: http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/it/site/default.asp