1. The College Classroom in 2020: It Wont Be What It Is Today 1

2. Changes at SLC in the last 10 years Computers in many more classes and labs Digital projectors in most or all classrooms On-line library/databases for research & information leading to changes in the library Students with more information available on their cellphones than a teacher could ever know More and more students using mobile devices in classes WiFi network in the college 2

3. Changes at SLC in the last 10 years Use of on-line services/Internet for course management (Omnivox, Léa & Mio, Turnitin, Youtube, iTunes University…) Gator courses Textbook websites & e-books Pilot projects for using mobile devices in class iPad cart; Learning Catalytics Programs requiring mobile devices (Business Program will require lap-tops) On-line PD for faculty (APOP, ….) 3

4. Changes we have looked at (or talked about) The Flipped classroom Active learning activities Blended learning Use of iPads as teaching tools As whiteboards (Splashtop, Explain Everything, ShowMe…) As videocameras As quiz tools (eClickers) 4

5. What are some key trends?* People expect to be able to work, learn and study wherever and whenever they want to. The technologies we use are increasingly cloud based. virtually unlimited memory browser-based software that is device independent * NMC Horizon Report 2012 Higher Education Edition 5

6. What are some key trends?* The world of work is increasingly collaborative, driving the way that student projects are structured. The abundance of resources and relationships made easily accessible via the Internet is increasingly challenging us to revisit our role as educators. * NMC Horizon Report 2012 Higher Education Edition 6

7. What are some key trends?* Education paradigms are shifting to include on-line learning, hybrid learning and collaborative models. There is a new emphasis in the classroom on more challenge-base and active learning. * NMC Horizon Report 2012 Higher Education Edition 7

8. Some questions (longer term) To what extent will bricks and mortar buildings continue to be required? Governments, students and parents will see savings in on-line education. If part or most of a class happens on-line, schools will need fewer classrooms but require More connectivity Longer operating hours (24/7) Different arrangements with faculty Increase in course credit for prior learning. DIY U. (In Quebec, the RAC (La reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences) 8

9. How might the role of the teacher change? Guide on the side Create, organize and moderate courses Serve more as a resource person, mentor and coach Member of a PLN (personal learning network: the entire collection of people with whom you engage and exchange information, usually online) 9

10. How might the role of the teacher change? My job as an educator is not to disgorge knowledge. My role is to set the parameters, get everybody engaged and in their places, and just ride it like a freight train. I learn as much as they do. - David Vogt, Director, Digital Learning Projects, UBC 10

11. Discussion Question In small groups discuss what you think the 2 or 3 most significant differences that will distinguish the classroom of 2020 from today. Consider this from the perspective of the student the teacher the infrastructure 11

12. 12 A road-map will help us make decisions in the short term.

13. 13 Student Success Teacher & Staff Engagement Adaptable & Flexible Systems Affordable Solutions Engaged students learning effectively though the use of the right tools IT systems can easily adapt to the different needs and skills of all stakeholders Teachers & staff comfortably guiding students through the maze of information & technology Students learn autonomously & collaboratively (on-line, any device, at their own pace) Solutions must be with the $-levels that the College can sustain Opening the World to our Students Engaged Faculty Focused on Learning A private education in a public college SLC IT– 2013 Roadmap 2018 Goals 2013 Tasks & Deliverables TEACHERS Explore and assess existing on-line evaluation, testing & training resources Develop exercises that allow students to produce and upload oral presentations Increase the Gator-type course offerings to all students Encourage teachers to share their lessons-learned in the use of electronic pedagogy Monitor lessons-learned on Laptop Project in Business Program STAFF Assess methods for recognizing acquired competencies in the day sector Continue to assess & provide training on electronic tools for the control of academic integrity Increase our understanding of the IT background of our students Increase our understanding of the IT-competency expectations of universities Develop internal building Tour app IT TEAM Establish simple Video-to-network production capabilities (storage & production room) Continued improvement of the WIFI capability Develop a software assessment approach that increases the importance of multi-platform capability Support Laptop Project in Business Program Assess various file-sharing and collaboration solutions (iCloud, Dropbox, Google-drive …) World-Class Education