1. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Educational Technology & Learning for Today’s Children Speak Up Perspectives from the field: K-12 Students, Teachers, Librarians, Parents & Administrators Speak Up 2009 Texas Findings Laurie Smith Project Tomorrow lsmith@tomorrow.org

2. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Welcome to the TLA Webinar The Speak Up Survey: Educational Technology & Learning for Today’s Children with Laurie Smith of Project Tomorrow To hear the audio part of the webinar, be sure to dial our toll-free conference call at 866-740-1260 When asked, key in your access code: 4146650

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4. © Project Tomorrow 2010 INFORMATION FOR LATER CE certificates may be printed from the TLA CE web site tomorrow, November 17: www.txla.org/ce A recording of this webinar will be available next week via the same web site.

5. © Project Tomorrow 2010 ALSO Twitter hash tag will be #TLAweb. Everyone will receive an evaluation survey immediately after the webinar.

6. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Laurie Smith Director of Research and Evaluation for Project Tomorrow Master’s Degree in Public Policy from USC

7. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Educational Technology & Learning for Today’s Children Speak Up Perspectives from the field: K-12 Students, Teachers, Librarians, Parents & Administrators Speak Up 2009 Texas Findings Laurie Smith Project Tomorrow lsmith@tomorrow.org

8. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Today ’ s Discussion: The Big Questions  What expectations do students have for learning?  How does their vision compare with the teachers & administrators at their school?  How well are today’s K-12 schools meeting the expectations of students?  What is the future of learning?

9. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Defining 21st century education... “I believe that the purpose of education is not to make men carpenters, but to make carpenters men. To be competitive in a workplace that is changing and will change continuously throughout our careers, my peers and I need to be able to read and understand new information at a level never before prevalent. This should be, however, a familiar aim for the forces of academia, however, since what we must learn, in essence, is to learn. I would ensure a broad and balanced education that exposes every student to rigorous inquiry in every discipline, from physics to pottery and makes them active participants in the process of inquiry and learning.” 11 th grade student Pittsburgh PA

10. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Discussion Agenda:  Speak Up National Research Project  Student Vision for 21st Century Education  Perspectives of Educators  Conversation – Your insights!

11. © Project Tomorrow 2010  Annual national research project  Online surveys + focus groups  Open for all K-12 schools and schools of education  Institutions receive free report with their own data  Collect ideas ↔ Stimulate conversations  K-12 Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators  Pre-Service Teachers in Schools of Education  Inform policies & programs  Analysis and reporting of findings and trends  Consulting services to help transform teaching and learning Speak Up National Research Project

12. © Project Tomorrow 2010  Empowering authentic voices – since 2003:  1.6 million K-12 students  142,000 teachers  82,000 parents  10,500 school leaders  1,900 pre-service teachers  23,000 K-12 schools – from all 50 states, DC, American military base schools, Canada, Mexico, Australia, int ’ l schools...  71 schools of education Speak Up National Research Project 1.85 million respondents

13. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Speak Up is facilitated annually by Project Tomorrow (formerly known as NetDay) Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) is the leading education nonprofit organization dedicated to the empowerment of student voices in education.

14. © Project Tomorrow 2010  Learning & Teaching with Technology  21 st Century Skills: Digital Citizenship  Science and Math Instruction  Career Interests in STEM and Teaching  Professional Development / Teacher Preparation  Internet Safety  Administrators’ Challenges  Emerging Technologies in the Classroom  Mobile Devices, Online Learning, Digital Content  Educational Games, Web 2.0 tools and applications  Designing the 21st Century School Speak Up 2009 survey question themes

15. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Saluting our Speak Up Sponsors:

16. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Special Thanks!

17. © Project Tomorrow 2010 K-12 Students299,677 Teachers38,642 Parents (in English & Spanish)26,312 School/District Administrators3,947 Schools / Districts5,757 / 1,215 Pre-Service Teachers1,987 Schools of Education71 Participating States = all 50 states Top 12 (# of participants): TX, AZ, AL, CA, FL, MD, PA, NC, AR, MO, NY, IL National Speak Up 2009 Participation: 370,565

18. © Project Tomorrow 2010 About our K-12 Schools:  97% public, 3% private  38% urban, 31% suburban, 32% rural  54% Title 1 eligible – indicating community poverty  42% majority-minority student population About our Schools of Education/Aspiring Teachers  89% four year public institutions  2/3 undergraduates; 1/3 graduate students National Speak Up 2009 Participation: 370,565

19. © Project Tomorrow 2010 K-12 Students84,479 Teachers11,530 Parents 5,762 School/District Administrators1,041 Speak Up 200 Schools: 3 of the top 5 districts were from Texas (Clear Creek, Klein, and Bryan ISD) 102 schools from 12 districts were recognized as Speak Up 200 schools TEXAS Speak Up 2009 Participation:

20. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Release of two national reports March 16 and May 5, 2010 Available at: www.tomorrow.org  Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Speak Up 2009 National Findings: K-12 Students & Parents  Unleashing the Future: Educators Speak Up about the Use of Emerging Technologies for Learning Speak Up 2009 National Findings: Teachers, Aspiring Teachers & Administrators

21. © Project Tomorrow 2010 What can the Speak Up findings tell us about the future of learning?

22. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Increasingly, students’ aspirations around the use of emerging technologies within education is a reflection of their desired vision for learning in general. What can the Speak Up data tell us about the future of learning?

23. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Result: A new uniquely “student vision” for leveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational productivity

24. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements in the Student Vision  Social–based learning  Un–tethered learning  Digitally–rich learning

25. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements  Social–based learning Students want to leverage emerging communications and collaboration tools to create personal networks of experts

26. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements  Un–tethered learning Students envision technology-enabled learning that transcends classroom walls

27. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements  Digitally–rich learning Students see the use of relevancy-based digital tools, content and resources as key to education productivity

28. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements  Social–based learning  Communication and collaboration tools

29. © Project Tomorrow 2010 How are students using technology for communication and collaboration outside of school? TEXAS DATA

30. © Project Tomorrow 2010 How do students use of collaboration and communications tools for school work? TEXAS DATA

31. © Project Tomorrow 2010 How do students use of collaboration and communications tools for school work/professional tasks? TEXAS DATA

32. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Social-based learning  Example within curriculum: Math What would be most helpful for you in learning math? “Discussing how to solve problems with my classmates” “Helping other students with their math problems” 36% Grade 6-8 Texas students 32% Grade 9-12 Texas students

33. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements  Un–tethered learning  Using mobile devices  Online learning

34. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Students (in Texas) have a lot of personal devices that they would like to use in school Personal deviceGr 3-5Gr 6-8Gr 9-12 Laptop32%56%63% Cell phone27%59%65% Smart phone17%28%35% MP 354%80%84%

35. © Project Tomorrow 2010 What obstacles do students face using technology at school? Top responses from students in TX:Gr 6-8 Gr 9-12 1. I cannot use my mobile device 53% 54% 2. School filters and firewalls 39% 54% 3. I cannot use my own laptop36% 33% 4. Teachers limit our technology use35% 37% 5. Too many rules! 26% 28%  Can’t use my communications tools  Limited use of my school’s tech

36. © Project Tomorrow 2010 How schools could make it easier to use technology – the student point of view TX 6 th -12 th grade students say: 1. Let me use my own mobile device (59%) 2. Let me use my own laptop (46%) 3. Give me unlimited Internet access on campus (45%) 4. Access my school projects from any computer – home or at school (46%) 5. I want to access my social networking site and communications tools (38%) 6. I need more electrical outlets for re-charging! (29%)

37. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Besides communications and research, how do TX students say that using “mobile devices” in school will help them with schoolwork? Access social networking site37% Access online textbooks44% Upload/download to school portal34% Share documents, videos and podcasts37% Receive reminders and alerts53% Take videos of class presentations or labs 37%

38. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Teachers’ biggest concern about using mobile devices at school (TX)  While 52% of teachers and 60% of librarians say that the greatest benefit to using mobile devices:  increases student engagement in school and learning Teachers & librarians (68%) are in agreement that students will be distracted doing other things (texting, surfing, games)

39. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Administrators’ perspectives on mobile devices within learning (TX)  68% of administrators say that the greatest benefit to using mobile devices:  increases student engagement in school and learning

40. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Administrators’ perspectives on mobile devices within learning (Texas)  What prevents administrators from allowing students to use their own devices?  Digital equity concerns (39%)  Concerns about theft (46%)  Teachers are not trained (41%)  Concerns about network security (49%)  Current district policies (51%)

41. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Parents’ willingness to purchase mobile devices for their child to use at school (Texas)

42. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Who is learning online today in K-12 schools? TX Gr 9-12 National Gr 9-12 Online class led by a teacher 10%13% Self study online class 10%12% Blended online class 8% Outside school on own 9% Interested in taking an online class 34%38%

43. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Why are students interested in online learning?  Productivity Earn college credit (40%) Take class not offered at school (31%) Fits schedule better (30%) Get extra help (27%)  Learning Work at own pace (40%) In control of my learning (32%) Easier for me to be successful (23%)

44. © Project Tomorrow 2010 What is holding back greater adoption? Students say they face barriers in accessing online classes. “I don’t know about the classes offered at my school” “I don’t know how to find information about online classes” “I don’t know how to sign up for online classes” “ I have not found a class I’m interested in”

45. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements  Digitally–rich learning  Online textbooks  Games  Simulations and animations  Creating using digital media

46. © Project Tomorrow 2010 How are students using digital resources for schoolwork? TEXAS DATA

47. © Project Tomorrow 2010 What if …. We asked students (and parents) to design the ultimate digital textbook? What features and functionality would they desire?

48. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Students want:  Tools to facilitate collaboration  Interactivity and relevancy  Ways to personalize learning Students’ desires for the features and functionality of digital textbooks

49. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Online Textbooks: Facilitate collaboration (Texas)

50. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Online Textbooks: Create a personalized space for learning (Texas)

51. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Online Textbooks: Provide interactive and relevant learning experiences (Texas)

52. © Project Tomorrow 2010 What types of digital resources are librarians using? (Texas)

53. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Administrators’ Perspectives: Digital Content Subset: Administrators who view digital content as valuable National responses Barriers to implementing digital resources within curriculum: Teachers are not trained in how to use45% Digital equity concerns37% Lack of funds to purchase resources 28% Lack staff to create/evaluate resources 16%

54. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Evaluating Digital Content

55. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning How do we using technology to realize the students’ vision for learning. Where they can learn  Collaboratively  Un–tethered  Using digitally–rich resources

56. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Are we in agreement about the value of technology in education? Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning

57. © Project Tomorrow 2010 How important is the effective use of technology for instruction? (Texas)

58. © Project Tomorrow 2010 How has your use of technology within instruction impacted your students? Top responses: More motivated to learn40% Developing creativity33% Applying knowledge to practical problems25% Developing problem-solving/critical thinking skills22% Greater participation in discussions23%

59. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Administrators talk about barriers and emerging technologies  Besides funding, what barriers prevent you from implementing.... Online classes Mobile devices Digital content

60. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Administrators talk about barriers and emerging technologies  Besides funding, what barriers prevent you from implementing.... Common theme: Teachers are not trained or comfortable using these tools

61. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Tipping Point Analysis: TX Teachers What technology are you using in your classroom to enhance student achievement? Accessing the Internet Communications tools Computer projection Digital media tools ≥ 56%

62. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Tipping Point Analysis: TX Teachers What technology are you using in your classroom to enhance student achievement? ≥ 56% Interactive whiteboards (32%) Student Response (17%) Online Textbooks (16%) E-portfolios (11%) Mobile Devices (11%) Collaboration tools (24%) Video Conference/Webinars (9%) Virtual simulations (4%) ≤ 38% Accessing the Internet Communications tools Computer projection Digital media tools

63. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and services would have the greatest positive impact on learning?

64. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and services would have the greatest positive impact on learning? Are we all on the same page?

65. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements in the Student Vision  Social–based learning  Un–tethered learning  Digitally–rich learning

66. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Ultimate School: Social based learning (Texas)

67. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Ultimate School: Un-tethered Learning (Texas)

68. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Ultimate School: Digitally Rich Environment (Texas)

69. © Project Tomorrow 2010 The Future of Learning? What do administrators say schools will look like in 2019?

70. © Project Tomorrow 2010 A vision for education in 2019 “School will become a 24 hour around the clock opportunity with students logging into school from “home.” The role of the teacher will be to lead and assist students in “discovering” the uses for the technology and information. Every student from Pre-K through twelfth grade will have access to learning through the most advanced IT devices available. Learning will occur online at least 80% of the time. School buildings will be open on evenings and Saturdays for remediation, recreation and community activities for the purpose of socialization.” Principal from Michigan

71. © Project Tomorrow 2010 The Future of Learning? How do librarians envision learning 2019?

72. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Online surveys available for: K-12 students Parents (in Spanish too!) Teachers & Administrators Pre-service teachers Librarians & Technology Coordinators Surveys open for input: Oct 18 – Dec 17 Participate in Speak Up 2010! Free online report for all Speak Up participating districts w/ your local data: Feb 2011 Release of National Speak Up Findings in Congressional Briefings: Spring 2011 No fee to participate. No limit on the # of surveys submitted. 100% confidential.

73. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Questions/Thoughts? Laurie Smith Project Tomorrow lsmith@tomorrow.org 949-609-4660 x17 Copyright Project Tomorrow 2010. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.

74. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Educational Technology & Learning for Today’s Children Speak Up Perspectives from the field: K-12 Students, Teachers, Librarians, Parents & Administrators Speak Up 2009 Texas Findings Laurie Smith Project Tomorrow lsmith@tomorrow.org

75. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Brought to you by…  Laurie Smith, Project Tomorrow  Texas Library Association Nan Ellis, Registration Coordinator Nan Ellis, Registration Coordinator Gloria Meraz, Director of Communications Gloria Meraz, Director of Communications Ileah Hirschy, Meetings & Membership Associate Ileah Hirschy, Meetings & Membership Associate Patricia Smith, Executive Director Patricia Smith, Executive Director Ted Wanner, Continuing Education Specialist Ted Wanner, Continuing Education Specialist  Special Thanks to ReadyTalk.com

76. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Please Remember Continuing Education Certificates may be printed tomorrow, Nov. 17, on the TLA CE web site: www.txla.org/ce Recordings will be available next week via the same web site. Please complete the evaluation survey following the webinar

77. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Next School Librarian Webinar  Google Tools for Teaching and Learning December 10, 2:00-3:00pm Central Standard Time Google is not just another search engine. Come to this session to discover how Google’s fabulous and free tools can radically transform your classroom with popular tech guru Tammy Worcester. Register at www.txla.org/CE.

78. © Project Tomorrow 2010 For more information: Ted Wanner TLA Continuing Education Specialist tedw@txla.org 512-328-1518 / 800-580-2852

79. © Project Tomorrow 2010 THE END