Management Team School Year And now for something completely different…

The primary aim of education is not to enable students to do well in school, but to help them do well in the lives they lead outside of school.

Current System Something Different

An appropriate example…

Apps More than 1 million mobile applications, from games to life- saving apps that monitor every heartbeat

Why did apps succeed? Apps are personal and niche. Users customize their smartphones with the apps that appeal to them most, often sharing their favorites with friends. Apps are interactive. Apps are constantly updated.

Does this apply in education? Apps are personal and niche. Users customize their smartphones with the apps that appeal to them most, often sharing their favorites with friends. Apps are interactive. Apps are constantly updated.

Education If we are focused on seat time we are focused on the wrong end of the student.

Education The education industry thinks technology adds cost; all other industries use technology to drive down costs.

Education Education does everything that it always has and then bolts on technology, which is where the added cost comes from. Other industries use technology to change the way they do things, which is where the cost savings comes from.

Kids Today Learn anywhere, anytime, with and from anyone Always on, always connected, expecting collaboration Need to be engaged and involved Demand personalized learning experiences

Challenges Ahead The demand for personalized learning is not adequately supported in current systems. Training in the use of digital media is lacking. Institutional barriers present formidable challenges. Blending of formal and “informal” learning.

Challenges Ahead Learning that incorporates real life experiences is undervalued. Many activities related to learning and education take place outside the walls of the classroom and are not part of traditional metrics.

What does it take to “lead” in this environment?

Being on top of your game today requires a balance of traditional skills mixed with innovation skills Stability, control, and standardization mixed with uncertainty, ambiguity, innovation, and disruptive thinking

Our Focus Diversity and Equity –Equal access to technology for all students Technology –Innovation –BYOD –Digital textbooks –Online, personalized learning –Revising outdated technology rules and regulations

Our Focus Common Core Standards –Access to more challenging curriculum –Learning at the analysis level –Increased expectations of all students –Delivery of integrated curriculum

Our Focus “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” Franklin Delano Roosevelt 32 nd President of the United States of America