1. Running head: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY1 Central Texas College Case Study Paula Daigle-Hutchins Future of Education Post University

2. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 2 CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE AT A GLANCE open admissions institution which provides educational opportunities to students that reside locally, nationally and internationally technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees and/or certificates and vocational programs leading directly to employment and/ or advancement in semi-skilled and skilled operations transferrable freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences and adult, continuing, and community education programs for occupational upgrading or cultural enrichment location and roots within the Fort Hood community provides workforce development programs designed to meet civilian and military community needs (Central Texas College, 2015)

3. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 3 another name for a digital textbook Central Texas College currently uses textbooks powered by CourseSmart, the leading provider of eTextbooks, and offers over 90% of core higher education titles from national publishers like McGraw- Hill, Pearson and more (CTC Bookstore, 2006) CTC is currently behind in terms of the IOT and needs to incorporate it into their curriculum network of connected objects that link the physical world with the world of information through the web credited with streamlining processes, leveraging data, and promoting sustainability (New Media Consortium, 2015, page 46)

4. SCENARIOS ProsCons Scenarios challenges the old way of thinking and promote growth. Considering scenarios can be a time consuming and lengthy process. When futuring techniques are used, individuals become more proactive with their decision making. Gathering all the data necessary to develop lifelike scenarios can be difficult to accomplish. Organizations begin to shift from reactive to proactive modes to anticipate change Sobrero, (2004). In order for scenarios to be effective, the individuals participating must be engaged and using the proper tools. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 4 Definition a description of a sequence of events that might possibly occur in the future

5. SCANNING CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 5 Definition the initial and continuing process of reviewing and analyzing current literature, Web sites, and other media to identify and describe noteworthy trends and their possible development and future impacts Scanning turns data into usable information gives the organization true data-driven intelligence that can inform scenarios, forecasts, and issue briefs. Scanning identifies indications of change, but it is monitoring that provides an ongoing review of the effects and impact of the change. Ongoing scanning and monitoring of the environment identifies the direction of issue- based change and the relevant events affecting changes observed Scanning uses the intellectual capacity of social, economic, technology, political, and environmental experts Sobrero (2004).

6. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 6 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TRENDS Online Learning flexible learning environment continuous access to a high-quality curriculum opportunity to find the best learning environment DEET Instructional Development Instructional Technology Systems Engineering Personalized Learning relies on a student centered approach students guide their own learning engage all students in a manner relevant to their ability, learning styles, and interests helps achieve their full potential CTC, 2015; Jones et al, 2011

7. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 7 ECONOMIC, BUDGETARY & PUBLIC POLICY TRENDS Economic Trends Higher education represents a critical factor marking innovation capability and human capital development of any country central role in the success and sustainability of national development Aydin, 2014 Budgetary Trends Education funding remains a major issue in the United States Does increasing funding for education guarantee better student performance? student test scores are substantially lower in the United States De Pena, 2012 Public Policy Trends The federal role in K-12 education has evolved The federal role in education policy is often met with controversy the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Cross, 2015

8. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 8 DEMOGRAPHC TRENDS CTC Student Demographics Total Enrolled 47,040 Native American 592 Asian 2,012 African American 13,747 Hispanic 7,788 Enrolled FT Undergraduates 4,192 Hack College, 2015 World Wide Trends Local, national and global boundaries are shrinking Communities are becoming more diverse Classrooms today are diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic, gender, religious, and other cultural backgrounds Chong & Cheah, 2010

9. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 9 VISION Future Classrooms Will Embrace technology Lose the classic desk formation Textbooks will become obsolete Buildings will get smaller and greener Teachers and students will be going out into their communities to engage in experiential learning Why is this Important Change in education has not truly occurred in over 100 years The United States is behind other countries in education Challenges Training teachers to adapt and accept technology and change Mass exodus of teachers that refuse to change Students understand technology better than the educators Bureaucratic constraints Failure to Conform Result in loss of jobs for teachers Differentiation won't make you distinguished Daily Riff (2014)

10. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 10 PLAN FOR CHANGE Provide learning and development opportunities for teachers and staff Technology Training Vision Training Produce Learning Materials Professional and practical support for school leaders at every stage in their career Team Building Continuing Education Involve teachers in the development of the new vision for the school Share responsibility in making the vision a success Secure commitment to the vision from teachers and staff Sell the vision to everyone Ensure everyone is on board for the future Clearly define the role for everyone in the plan for change (Haydon, 2014)

11. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 11 CALL FOR ACTION There are two steps that needed to be started in order to implement the new vision. First, start developing training programs that support the vision. Establish a time line for all teachers and staff to have completed the training. Next, start looking at ways to implement digital text books for all classes. This will save the college money that can be used to further implement the new vision.

12. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 12 Aydin, O. T. (2014). Current Developments and Trends in Higher Education. Journal Of Business, Economics & Finance, 3(4), 471-489. Central Texas College (2015). Distance Education. Retrieved from http://online.ctcd.edu/aboutus.cfmhttp://online.ctcd.edu/aboutus.cfm Central Texas College (2015). History. Retrieved from http://www.ctcd.edu/about-ctc/about-us/history/http://www.ctcd.edu/about-ctc/about-us/history/ Central Texas College (2015). Mission and Purpose. Retrieved from http://www.ctcd.edu/about-ctc/about-us/mission-and-purpose/http://www.ctcd.edu/about-ctc/about-us/mission-and-purpose/ Chong, S. s., & Cheah, H. h. (2010). Demographic Trends: Impact on Schools. New Horizons In Education, 58(1), 1-15. Cross, C. T., & Education Commission of the, S. (2015). The Shaping of Federal Education Policy over Time. The Progress of Education Reform. Volume 16, Number 2. Education Commission Of The States. CTC Bookstore (2006). Retrieved from https://www.ctcbookstore.com/https://www.ctcbookstore.com/ Daily Riff (2014). 21 Things That Will Become Obsolete in Education by 2020. Retrieved from http://www.thedailyriff.com/articles/21-things-that-will-become-obsolete-in-education-by-2020-474.php De Pena, K. (2012). Throwing Money at Education Isn’t Working. Retrieved from http://www.statebudgetsolutions.org/publications/detail/throwing-money-at-education-isnt-working REFERENCES

13. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE CASE STUDY 13 REFERENCES CONTINUED Hack College (2015). Central Texas College. Retrieved from http://www.hackcollege.com/school-finder/schools/texas/central-texas-college/http://www.hackcollege.com/school-finder/schools/texas/central-texas-college/ Haydon, G. (2007). Values for Educational Leadership, Chapter Four: Vision in Education. Jones, R., Fox, C., Levin, D., & State Educational Technology Directors Association (2011). National Educational Technology Trends: 2011. Transforming Education to Ensure All Students Are Successful in the 21st Century. State Educational Technology Directors Association. Mietzner, D., & Reger, G. (2005). Advantages and disadvantages of scenario approaches for strategic foresight. Int. J. Technology Intelligence and Planning. New Media Consortium (2015). NMC Horizon Report, 2015 Higher Education Edition. Retrieved from http://www.nmc.org/publications/http://www.nmc.org/publications/ Peterson, T. (2014). The Internet of Things Goes to College. Applications that leverage the Internet of Things are changing campus life and learning. Retrieved from http://www.edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2014/05/internet-things-goes-college Sobrero, P., (2004). The steps for futuring. Journal of Extension, 42(3). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2004june/comm2.phphttp://www.joe.org/joe/2004june/comm2.php Sobrero, P., (2004). Futuring: The implementation of anticipatory excellence. Journal of Extension, 42(3). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2004april/comm1.php Stevens-Truss, R. (2010). Racial Demographics and Education Trends. Retrieved from http://www.asbmb.org/asbmbtoday/asbmbtoday_article.aspx?id=9210http://www.asbmb.org/asbmbtoday/asbmbtoday_article.aspx?id=9210 World Future Society (n.d.) Dictionary of Foresight. Retrieved from http://www.wfs.org/dictionaryhttp://www.wfs.org/dictionary