(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Students, Teachers, Parents and School Leaders “Speak Up” about Education & Technology Congressional Briefing Release of 2007 National Findings April 8, 2008

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Speak Up is facilitated annually by Project Tomorrow (formerly known as NetDay) About Project Tomorrow: A national education nonprofit organization providing leadership, research and programming to support STEM education in America’s schools

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Annual national research project –Online surveys –Open for all K-12 schools –Schools/districts get their own data for planning and budgeting Collect data ↔ Stimulate conversations –Students, Teachers, Parents and School Leaders Inform policies & programs –Analysis and reporting – national reports –Services: custom reports, consulting with schools, Speak Up Your Way! 5 years of empowering authentic voices – since 2003: –1.1 million K-12 students –74,000 teachers –34,000 parents –3,200 school leaders –14,000 schools – from all 50 states, DC, American military base schools, Canada, Mexico, Australia What is Speak Up? 1.2 million respondents

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Thank you! Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard Our Speak Up 2007 National Release Congressional Sponsor

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 We would like to recognize our Speak Up 2007 Sponsors:

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 We would like to also acknowledge the support of our Speak Up 2007 National Champion Outreach Partners:

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings a.Download music b.Play online games c.Go to TV show websites to “vote” d.Maintain a personal website (MySpace, Facebook, Xanga) e.Participate in Second Life Audience Response: How do you regularly use technology?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings WelcomesJulie Evans, Project Tomorrow Al Berkeley, Pipeline Financial Group, Inc. Chris Rother, CDW-G RemarksJessica Korf Office of Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Release of NationalJulie Evans Findings Panel DiscussionStudents, teachers, administrators and parents ClosingMick Adkisson, SMART Technologies Q and AJulie Evans, Panelists and Audience Agenda

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings How do we provide today’s students with 21 st century learning opportunities? How do we create 21 st century schools? How do we prepare students for jobs & careers of the future?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Alfred R. Berkeley III Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pipeline Financial Group, Inc. and Pipeline Trading Systems LLC Board Member, Project Tomorrow Welcome from the Project Tomorrow Board

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Christina V. Rother Group Vice President, Public Sector - CDW Government, Inc. Welcome from CDW-G

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Jessica Korf Legislative Assistant, Office of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Remarks

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Release of National Findings Speak Up 2007 for Students, Teachers, Parents & School Leaders “21 st Century Students Deserve a 21 st Century Education”

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings K-12 Students319,223 Teachers25,544 Parents (in English & Spanish)19,726 School/District Administrators3,263 Schools3,729 Districts867 States All 50 oTop 10: TX, CA, AZ, IL, AL, MD, NC, PA, FL, MI About Speak Up 2007 Schools: –97% public, 3% private –32% urban, 40% suburban, 29% rural –43% Title 1 eligible –29% majority-minority student population Speak Up 2007 Participation Overview

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings a.19,700 b.22,500 c.21,500 Audience Response: What is the total of Speak Up surveys submitted in Maryland? Speak Up Math Student Surveys = 19,500 Teacher, Parent & Administrator Surveys = 2,000

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings  Learning & Teaching with Technology  Web 2.0 / Web 3.0 in Education  21st Century Skills  Science Instruction & Global Competitiveness  Emerging Technologies in the Classroom  Designing the 21st Century School This year’s survey question themes

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Digital disconnect continues to exist  Between students and adults  Between advanced tech students and others  Between girls and boys Key finding:

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Parents, Teachers, School Leaders: What kind of tech user are you?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings a.6% b.24% c.70% Audience Response: What % of students grades 6-12 consider themselves “advanced tech users?”

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings What % of students grades 6-12 consider themselves “advanced tech users?” 70% 24% 6%

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings The “Big 4” Online and computer gaming Download music Communications – , IM, Txt Maintain a personal website Students: What do you do regularly with technology?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings a.Online and computer gaming b.Download music c.Communications – , IM, Txt d.Maintain a personal website Audience Response: Which of the “Big 4” activities is #1 with students today?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings The “Big 4” Online and computer gaming –Over 64% of students K-12 play Download music –#1 with students in grades 6-12 Communications – , IM, Txt –Girls still lead in usage Maintain a personal website –40% of students grades 6-8 –67% of students grades 9-12

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Top 5 responses: 1.Writing assignments (74%) 2.Online research (72%) 3.Checking assignments/grades online (58%) 4.Creating slideshows, videos, webpages (57%) 5. or IM classmates about assignments (44%) Students: What do you do regularly with technology – for schoolwork?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings School leaders say: Enhances student achievement84% Important to school mission88% Value proposition of tech in today’s schools

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings School leaders say: Enhances student achievement84% Important to school mission88% Parents say: Information about grades62% Accelerates learning 54% More connected to school52% Value proposition of tech in today’s schools

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings So why? #1 use of technology by teachers: Home work & practice Value proposition of tech in today’s schools

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings So why? Student frustration with tech use at school is still so high – especially re: –Access –Rules –Usage Value proposition of tech in today’s schools

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Top 4: Filters block websites I need Rules against using technology tools Rules that prevent me from using my own tools Teachers limit tech use Obstacles to student tech use at school

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Use my own devices63% Increase my access48% –Applications –Projects –Network Provide tools40% –Communications –Organization How could your school make it easier for you?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Mobile devices Online learning Gaming technologies Digital Disconnect: A new battleground Emerging technologies in education

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Using Mobile Devices for Learning

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Communications Collaborations Creativity Productivity How student want to use mobile devices to support learning

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Communications – teachers, classmates –Access personal websites Collaborations –Projects and calendars Creativity –Create/share documents Productivity –Research, downloads, ed games How student want to use mobile devices to support learning

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Value proposition: –Engagement (52%) –Extends learning (43%) –Prepares for world of work (42%) Issues: –Digital equity –Lack of administrator support –Not convinced about benefits –Control issues Educator & parent views: Mobile devices in education

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings High School Students’ Usage 8% taken online class 9% taken a class with an online component 6% taken an online class outside of school Online learning and students

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Online learning and students Is there interest in taking online classes? Yes! 33% of high school students 24% of middle school students 19% of students grades 3-5

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings a.Take class not offered at my school b.Get extra help in a subject c.Earn college credit d.To work at my own pace e.To learn more about the subject Audience Response: What is the #1 reason middle school students want to take an online class?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings What is the #1 reason middle school students want to take an online class?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Teachers: 16% have taken an online class 31% would like to for prof development 33% explored for fit in classroom School Leaders 1/3 have not incorporated any form 45% say would do so “to engage students” Why not? Funding Educators and online learning

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Over 64% of students K-12 play Average is 8 – 10 hours per week Using a wide variety of devices –Cell phones –Computer games –Console video players –Handhelds –Web-based: single or multi user Gaming Technologies in Learning

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings a.Cell phones b.Computer games c.Console video players d.Handhelds e.Web-based single user game f.Web-based multi-user game Audience Response: Girls are most likely to use which device for their gaming activities?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings a.Cell phones b.Computer games c.Console video players d.Handhelds e.Web-based single user game f.Web-based multi-user game Girls are most likely to use which device for their gaming activities?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Easier to understand difficult concepts51% More engaged in learning material50% Would learn more46% More interesting to practice problems44% Go beyond & try new things37% See results of my problem solving35% Direct my own learning34% Student views – why include gaming in school?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings 11% currently use some gaming tech in their classroom 50% would be interested in learning more Value proposition: –Increase student engagement (65%) –Address different learning styles (65%) –Student centered learning (47%) –Develop problem solving and critical thinking (40%) Teacher views – use of games in education

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings What if you could design the ultimate school.... what technologies would have the greatest impact on your learning?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings a.Digital equipment for creating m/m projects b.Games and virtual simulations c.Personal laptops for each student d.Student access to and IM at school e.Using devices like cellphones, MP3 players and PDAs f.Online classes Audience Response: What do students say is the #1 tech tool or service that will impact their learning?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Students in Kindergarten thru 12 th grade say the same thing every year: What do students say is the #1 tech tool or service that will impact their learning?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Students in Kindergarten thru 12 th grade say the same thing every year: “Give me a laptop for my personal use at school and at home” What do students say is the #1 tech tool or service that will impact their learning?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Students create the ultimate school Other top vote getters: Access to online research tools56% Using devices like cellphones, MP3 players and PDAs53% Games and virtual simulations 53% Interactive white boards52% Digital equipment for creating m/m projects52% Student access to and IM at school46% Unlimited student access to Internet 46% Career technical education classes46% Online classes43% Handheld student response systems40%

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Yes: School Principals66% District Administrators48% Teachers47% Parents43% Is your school doing a good job preparing you/your students/your child for future jobs?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Yes: School Principals66% District Administrators48% Teachers47% Parents43% Advanced tech students23% Is your school doing a good job preparing you/your students/your child for future jobs?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Ron Beazer Paul R. Caputo Yvette Goslee Jandelyn Plane Janet Purcell Introducing our Educator & Parent Panelists:

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Kliffi Blackstone Jonathan Blake Paul M. Caputo Beth Chapolini Angel Plane Introducing our Student Panelists:

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Visit –Reports –Webinars – new series for 2008 –Podcasts –Speak Up Blog –Facebook More Speak Up?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Speak Up 100 Schools Announcement New reports: –Science data findings –School leaders Customized reports and consulting services Conference presentations Speak Up 2008 What’s Next?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Mick Adkisson Manager, Education Advocacy SMART Technologies Closing Remarks

(c) Project Tomorrow 2008 Speak Up 2007: Release of National Findings Julie Evans Expert Panelists Today’s Briefing Participants Closing Remarks – Q&A

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