Business & Community

Learning in the Digital Age Technology is an essential component of learning today. Students can Create content Interact with experts Collaborate with peers

Federal Policy Shift Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) acknowledges technology’s role in revolutionizing learning Includes definitions for digital learning and blended learning References technology throughout the legislation S

Federal Policy Shift National Education Technology Plan (NETP) calls for a “revolutionary transformation rather than evolutionary tinkering” Provide engaging and powerful learning experiences by leveraging technology Refer to Stakeholder toolkit, page 1-2.

Federal Policy Guidance High-quality professional development to personalize learning and improve academic achievement Build technological capacity and infrastructure Innovative blended learning projects Provide students in rural, remote, and underserved areas with the resources to benefit from high-quality digital learning opportunities Deliver specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula using technology, including digital learning technologies Non-Regulatory Guidance Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants Overview of Activities LEAs May Consider Refer to Stakeholder toolkit, page 1-2.

Role of Business & Community Current business and workforce requirements require the use of technology tools and resources Partner with districts and schools to ensure students Acquire the necessary workforce skills Prepared for college and a career

Preparing Globally Competitive Graduates   Preparing Globally Competitive Graduates- CUE 2015 Super Symposium S. Dallas Dance Ph.D, superintendent of Baltimore County Public School District, presents Preparing Globally Competitive Graduates. He also discusses how access to technology promotes equity and student engagement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdKP9Tj6Rpc

Collaborative Leadership As a local business owner, how can I work with local schools to help ensure that high school graduates have the workforce skills necessary for our industry? Provide industry expertise Articulate the needs of the community - career ready and responsible digital citizens Bridgerland Technical College Partnered with local business for workplace skill development Established a robotics class

Community Partnerships I’m interested in partnership with a local school. What types of community partnerships are available? Richland District Two, South Carolina Partnered with a local internet provider to offer internet hot spot devices to families with filtered internet broadband.

Homework Gap As a local business, how can I work with the district/school to encourage students to patron on our business to access free wireless for homework assignments? Local restaurants can offer free Wi-Fi hot spots Encourage students to patron their business without imposing a time limit Regional and local libraries are another option for providing free internet access outside of school

Thank You! Learn more at: Transforming Digital Learning: Toolkit to Support Educators and Stakeholders