modernizing education at metc
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Modernizing EducationThe State of Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century
Lucy Gray
Midwest Educational Technology Conference
February 2013
httpwwwlucygrayorg
All13 materials13 are13 located13 athttpwwwlucygrayorg
Download13 the13 PDF13 and13 click13 on13 pictures13 and13 hyperlinks13 to13 visit13 cited13 resources
Additional13 Resources13 httpsgsgmodernizingedu
Mojo
Technology is changing
everything
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago IL
Comer Childrenrsquos Hospital University of Chicago
Delta TerminalLGA NYC
Connectedness is changing everything
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
All13 materials13 are13 located13 athttpwwwlucygrayorg
Download13 the13 PDF13 and13 click13 on13 pictures13 and13 hyperlinks13 to13 visit13 cited13 resources
Additional13 Resources13 httpsgsgmodernizingedu
Mojo
Technology is changing
everything
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago IL
Comer Childrenrsquos Hospital University of Chicago
Delta TerminalLGA NYC
Connectedness is changing everything
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Mojo
Technology is changing
everything
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago IL
Comer Childrenrsquos Hospital University of Chicago
Delta TerminalLGA NYC
Connectedness is changing everything
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Technology is changing
everything
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago IL
Comer Childrenrsquos Hospital University of Chicago
Delta TerminalLGA NYC
Connectedness is changing everything
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago IL
Comer Childrenrsquos Hospital University of Chicago
Delta TerminalLGA NYC
Connectedness is changing everything
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Comer Childrenrsquos Hospital University of Chicago
Delta TerminalLGA NYC
Connectedness is changing everything
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Delta TerminalLGA NYC
Connectedness is changing everything
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Connectedness is changing everything
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Parent Soup on AOL
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
2006
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Serendipity Happens
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
AdvisorContent
Developer
Curator
TrainerTeacher
Connector
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Observer
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Experiences
bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools
bull Apple Distinguished Educator
bull Google Certified Teacher
bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative
bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference
bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning
bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Julia and Henry
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Our perspectives need to
E x p a n d
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
What do we value in schools
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Are13 parents13 and13 educators13 asking13 for13 more13 high13 stakes13 testing13 standardized13
curriculum13 and13 seat13 time13
I13 think13 not13 13
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Lucyrsquos Laundry List
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Schools13 where13 continuous13 improvement13 using13 a13 wide13 variety13 of13 criteria13 is13 the13 bottom13 line
Schools13 that13 see13 their13 role13 is13 to13 educate13 enlighten13 and13 support13 kids13 and13 their13 families
Schools13 where13 intellectual13 curiosity13 and13 variety13 is13 valued13 where13 educating13 for13 compliance13 is13 not13 the13 norm13
Visionary Leadership
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Empowered Faculty
Schools13 where13 teachers13 have13 strong13 backgrounds13 in13 pedagogy13 child13 development13 and13 in13 meeting13 the13 needs13 of13 diverse13 learners
Schools13 faculty13 have13 ample13 opportunities13 to13 observe13 each13 other13 visit13 other13 institutions13 and13 to13 engage13 in13 activities13 to13 benefit13 their13 own13 learning
Schools13 where13 professional13 development13 is13 personalized13 and13 supportive13 of13 teachers
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Engaged Students
Schools13 where13 student13 voice13 is13 taken13 into13 consideration13 throughout13 the13 school13 culture
Schools13 where13 students13 are13 encouraged13 to13 identify13 and13 pursue13 their13 passions
Schools13 that13 show13 evidence13 that13 their13 faculty13 really13 knows13 and13 understands13 their13 students13
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices
Schools13 that13 look13 beyond13 Common13 Core13 standards13 to13 prepare13 kids13 for13 a13 new13 world13
Schools13 that13 provide13 ample13 opportunities13 for13 hands-shy‐on13 project13 and13 passion-shy‐based13 learning13 during13 and13 after13 school
Schools13 that13 view13 technology13 as13 essential13 to13 the13 learning13 process13 and13 thoughtfully13 plan13 for13 its13 use
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Authentic Communities
Schools13 where13 parents13 and13 students13 are13 authentically13 engaged13 in13 the13 community
Schools13 that13 provide13 a13 multitude13 of13 means13 for13 parents13 to13 get13 involved
Schools13 who13 encourage13 honest13 community13 dialogue13 by13 acknowledging13 their13 strengths13 and13 areas13 targeted13 for13 improvement
Schools13 that13 educate13 their13 parents13 and13 community13 members13 about13 what13 it13 means13 to13 be13 a13 21st13 century13 learner
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Political Context
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Another Nation at Risk Moment
How13 do13 we13 improve13 teaching13 and13 learning
How13 do13 we13 effectively13 assess13 students13
What13 is13 innovation
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Education Policy
Context
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
US Department of Education
bull Common Core Standards
bull New Assessments
bull Personalized Learning
bull Digital Textbooks
bull More Accountability
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo
The National Educational Technology Plan
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Technological Context
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Students and Adults
bull Content consumers
bull Content Creators
bull Content Evaluators
bull Connected and Networked
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The Power of Social Media
Flickr
YouTubeTwitter Facebook
LinkedIn Google+
Diigo
SlideShare
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
EdSurge
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
ManagingGenerational Diversity
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Teachers and Students
bull Adults have different learning styles How are we taking this into account in terms of professional development and human capital
bull Baby Boomers
bull Gen Xers
bull Gen Yers
bull Kids have had different levels of exposure to technology The period of time at which our schools have been wired is fairly short
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Basic online entertainment (online videos playing games)
E-commerce (online shopping banking and travel reservations)
Research and information gathering (product research news health and religious information searches)
Email and search
Active engagement with social media(visit SNS create SNS profile create blogs)
More advanced online entertainment (download videos music and podcasts)
More advanced communication and passive social media use (instant messaging visit SNS read blogs)
From State of the Internet 2009 Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
The vast majority of online adults from all generations uses email and search engines
While there are always exceptions older generations typically do not engage with the internet past e-commerce
The majority of teens and Gen Y use SNS but fewer maintain blogs Online adults older than Gen X are less likely to use SNS
Online activity pyramid by generation
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Beloit Collegersquos Mindset List
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
0
25
50
75
100
1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity
Classroom Internet Connectivity
2007
Coming Soon to Campus The New Free Agent Learner Julie Evans CEO-Project Tomorrow Campus Technology 09 Jul 27 2009
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Class of 2012 ndash recently graduated seniors 7th Grade
Class of 2014 ndash current juniors 5th Grade
Class of 2016 ndash current freshman class 3rd Grade
How digitally ldquonativerdquo are these students
What are their expectations for learning
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Implications for Schools
bull Need for strategic human capital planning
bull Need for increased targeted sustained personalized and thoughtful professional development
bull Need for long range planning for studentsrsquo use of technology
bull Requires schools to think of skills sets needed by students at various points in their academic careers while gauging the future of technology
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The New Media Consortium
K-12 Horizon Report 2012
bull 1 year or less
bull Mobile Devices and Apps
bull Tablet Computing
bull 2 to 3 years
bull Game-Based Learning
bull Personal Learning Environments
bull 4 to 5 years
bull Augmented Reality
bull Natural User Interfaces
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
The13 world13 of13 work13 is13 increasingly13 global13 and13 increasingly13 collaborative
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
People13 expect13 to13 work13 learn13 socialize13 and13 play13 whenever13 and13 wherever13 they13 want13 to
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 becoming13 a13 global13 mobile13 network13 -shy‐13 and13 already13 is13 at13 its13 edges
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
The13 technologies13 we13 use13 are13 increasingly13 cloud-shy‐based13 and13 delivered13 over13 utility13 networks13 facilitating13 the13 rapid13 growth13 of13 online13 videos13 and13 rich13 media
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
Openness13 mdash13 concepts13 like13 open13 content13 open13 data13 and13 open13 resources13 mdash13 is13 moving13 from13 a13 trend13 to13 a13 value13 for13 much13 of13 the13 world13
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
Legal13 notions13 of13 ownership13 and13 privacy13 lag13 behind13 the13 practices13 common13 in13 society13
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
Real13 challenges13 of13 access13 efficiency13 and13 scale13 are13 redefining13 what13 we13 mean13 by13 quality13 and13 success
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
The13 Internet13 is13 constantly13 challenging13 us13 to13 rethink13 learning13 and13 education13 while13 refining13 our13 notion13 of13 literacy
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
There13 is13 a13 rise13 in13 informal13 learning13 as13 individual13 needs13 are13 redefining13 schools13 universities13 and13 training13
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NMC Megatrends
Business13 models13 across13 the13 education13 ecosystem13 are13 changing13
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Why Change
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Why Evolve
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Project Tomorrow Recommendations
bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world
bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments
bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers
bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools
bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Via John Pfluger
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The Reality
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
US Public Schools
bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI
bull Less funding
bull Less Time
bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing
bull Teacher Proof curricula
bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc
bull Longer school days
bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism
bull Constant seeking of silver bullets
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Independent Schools
bull Time
bull Resources
bull Streamlined bureaucracy
bull Organizational vision
bull Community Consensus
bull Administrative and collegial support
bull Authentic curriculum
bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills
bull Professional development
bull Teacher autonomy
bull Prepared students
bull Commitment to developing the whole child
bull Parental support
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
What do effective schools seem to have in common
bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON
bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
bull STRATEGIC PLANNING
bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Examples of Modernization
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Digital Transformation
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville NC
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Innovation
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The School at ColumbiaNew York NY
bull K-8
bull Columbia University faculty and local kids
bull Innovation driven
bull 1 to 1 laptop program
bull 3 technologists plus tech staff
bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use
bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Known as ldquoTHErdquo
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Inquiry
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Educon 25
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Teacher Leadership
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
playdate13
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Design + 21st Century Skills
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
MAKER MOVEMENT
bull Make Magazine
bull Maker Faire
bull Maker Education
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
CoderDojo
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
BrightWorksSan Francisco CA
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
New Tech HighNapa CA
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Leadership + Iteration
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Other Modernizing Themes
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Personalized Learning
Mobile Technologies
21st century skills
generational Diversity
Learningenvironments
Design Thinking
Cloud Computing
Textbook Revolution
CuratedLearning
New Media Literacies
FlippingThe
Classroom
Global Collaboration
Also think about gamification OER
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
21st Century Skills
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
A Pedagogical Shift
bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging
bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes
bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo
bull New literacies need to be taught strategically
bull Examples
bull developing a search mentality
bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)
bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The Global Achievement Gap
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Creating Innovators
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Learning Environments
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Wired UK
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The Edgeless School
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
NYCrsquos iZone
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chicago IL
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
YOUMediaChicago IL
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The Third Teacher
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
A world class education system should call for
globally connected schools
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006
bull The World is Flat
bull A Whole New Mind
bull Berlin amp Prague
bull Rethink Global Awareness
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Classroom 20Link
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The Global Education Conference and Network
httpglobaleducationconferencecom
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Mission
The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Over 600000 unique visitors
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
15000 members from 150+ countries
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
GEC Network Features
bull Groups
bull Searchable member list
bull Latest activity
bull Discussion forums and blogs
bull Links to resources
bull Events
bull Project database
bull Videos and photos
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
2010 - Brian Mannix
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
2010 - Polar Bears International
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL
bull New resource on global competence
bull Download a copy here
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Connect All SchoolsiEARN
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
The IEARN Project Book
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010
Photo source
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
We13 have13 urgent13 problems13 that13 need13 to13 be13 addressed13 and13 in13 order13 to13 prepare13 our13 students13 to13 work13 on13 these13 problems13 we13 must13 connect13 them13 globally13 We13 must13 teach13 them13 how13 networked13 learning13 leads13 to13 networked13 problem13 solving
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
So what
21st13 century13 Skills13 The13 art13 of13 teaching13 comes13 through13 via13 the13 weaving13 of13 13 21st13 century13 themes13 into13 core13 content13 13 Focus13 on13 inquiry13 and13 the13 thoughtful13 use13 of13 technology13 in13 classrooms13 It13 is13 not13 about13 the13 tools13
Learning13 Environments13 There13 has13 been13 emphasis13 on13 educating13 the13 whole13 child13 Shift13 the13 discussion13 to13 address13 the13 whole13 learning13 environment13 13 Personalized13 learning13 for13 both13 students13 and13 teachers13 is13 important
Global13 Collaborations13 Itrsquos13 so13 easy13 to13 connect13 classrooms13 today13 Itrsquos13 essential13 that13 we13 bring13 the13 world13 into13 our13 classrooms13 and13 inspire13 students13 with13 the13 possibilities13
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Further Explorations
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
ISTE Standards
Students Teachers and Administrators
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
GETideasorg
Design Share
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
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Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
GOOD Education
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Ideas
bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants
bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)
bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences
bull Leverage informal learning opportunities
bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces CoderJojos etc
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
Share your ideas on Twitter using the hashtag METC
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous
httpsgsgmodernizingedu
lucylucygrayconsultingcom
Twitter13 elemenous