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2. Tomorrow’s Students: Are We Ready for the New 21 st Century Learners? Julie Evans Chief Executive Officer Project Tomorrow October 25, 2007

3. Project Tomorrow (formerly known as NetDay) - a national education nonprofit organization Our strengths: Provide national leadership to improve education Incubate and replicate science, math & technology programs that engage K-12 students Leverage online tools, resources and events to build local capacities Conduct national research to inform and stimulate new discussions around education topics

4. What is Speak Up? Annual national research project –Online surveys –Open for all K-12 schools –Schools/districts get their own data for planning and budgeting –Facilitated by Project Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit group Collect data ↔ Stimulate conversations –Students, Teachers, Parents and School Leaders Inform policies & programs –Analysis and reporting –Services: custom reports, consulting with schools, Speak Up Your Way! 5 years of strong national participation – since 2003: –795,000 K-12 students –48,000 teachers –15,000 parents –10,000 schools – all 50 states, DC + DOD schools

5. What is Speak Up? Speak Up 2007: Online surveys opened up on October 15th Surveys submitted as of this morning: 6480 Elementary School Students 9234 Middle and High School Students 1069 Teachers 738 Parents 183 School Leaders More on Speak Up 2007 later...

6. “Technology has changed the way I deliver content to students and the products I expect back from students. The use of technology is more consistent with how the students interact with the world and with what will be expected of them in the future.” High School Science Teacher with 16+ years of teaching experience Daviess County, Kentucky

7. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Participation Overview: 232,781 K-12 students, 21,272 teachers & 15,316 parents All 50 states, DC, Canada, Mexico & American DOD schools Top 10 states: TX, IL, CA, MD, AL, NC, FL, MA, VA, MI Top School District: Chicago Public Schools School demographics*: 2800 schools 96% public schools – 4% private schools Urban (1/3)Rural (1/3)Suburban (1/3) % of schools that are Title 1 eligible = 41% % of schools w/majority minority school population = 43% * NCES Common Core of Data 2003/2004

8. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 The survey question themes: Learning & Teaching with Technology 21 st Century Skills Communications, Connections & Self- Expression Math & Science Instruction Global Collaborations Competitiveness & Workforce Preparedness Designing Schools of the Future

9. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 The survey question themes: Learning & Teaching with Technology 21 st Century Skills Communications, Connections & Self-Expression Math & Science Instruction Global Collaborations Competitiveness & Workforce Preparedness Designing Schools of the Future Let’s learn about your students of tomorrow - by examining the behaviors and aspirations of the new 21 st century learner!

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13. Let’s talk about... Activities, Attitudes & Aspirations Disconnects & Differences Trends & Leverage Points

14. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Key findings from the student data: Communications is #1 Online connected-ness creating new “friends” Online safety & privacy are not top student concerns Self-directed learning on the rise Students say: “Make science & math relevant!” Continued disconnect between students & adults Increasing tech sophistication of the youngest learners

15. Let’s add some context: K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity* 1994 – 3% 1996 – 14% 1998 – 51% 2000 – 77% 2002 – 92% * NCES data

16. K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity 2 nd Graders – where are they now? 1994 – 3%: Your 3 rd Year Students 1996 – 14%: Your 1 st Year Students 1998 – 51% 2000 – 77% 2002 – 92%

17. K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity 2 nd Graders – where are they now? 1994 – 3%: Your 3 rd Year Students 1996 – 14%: Your 1 st Year Students 1998 – 51%: 10 th grade now Your freshman in 2010 2000 – 77%: 8 th grade now Your freshman in 2012 2002 – 92%: 6 th grade now Your freshman in 2014

18. Setting the context : K-12 Classroom Internet Connectivity 1998 – 51%: 10 th grade now – your freshman in 2010 2000 – 77%: 8 th grade now – your freshman in 2012 2002 – 92%: 6 th grade now – your freshman in 2014 Who are the real digital natives? Are we ready for those natives?

19. Besides computers, what other devices are K-12 students using?

20. How are K-12 students using technology for schoolwork?

21. Email teachers – 25% Use online text books – 22% Email – IM classmate about a project – 40% Check on a grade – 22% Take an online class – 9%

22. How are K-12 students using technology for schoolwork? Online learning 35% of students Gr 6-12 interested in taking an online class Why? 1.To get extra help in a subject area 2.To take a class not offered 3.To work at one’s own pace 4.To get college credit – AP class 5.Interest in the topic What subject areas? Math, Foreign Language

23. Technology Use – Outside of School: The Big Four

24. Technology Use – Outside of School: Communications Favorite communications tool? Email IM Cell phone for talking Cell phone for texting

25. Technology Use – Outside of School: Communications Favorite communications tool? Email IM Cell phone for talking Favorite: 36% of students Grades 6-12 Daily use: 73% Gr 9-12 57% Gr 6-8 42% Gr 3-5

26. Technology Use – Connected-ness Are students using online tools to connect with other students?  Connecting with students in the US - 23%  Connecting with students around the world - 17% Online friends:

27. Technology Use – Connected-ness Are students using online tools to connect with other students?  Connecting with students in the US - 23%  Connecting with students around the world - 17% Online friends:  44% connect with 20+ online friends monthly  Never met 34% of those friends

28. Technology Use – Connected-ness Are students using online tools to connect with other students?  Connecting with students in the US - 23%  Connecting with students around the world - 17% Online friends:  44% connect with 20+ online friends monthly  Never met 34% of those friends Redefining what is a “friend”

29. Technology Use – Connected-ness Make new friends – 34% Blog (create/post) – 22% Sharing writings online – 16% Create a podcast – 6% Posted a video – 13% MySpace page – 51% Worked on a group project – 24% Play online games – 35% Shared music – 15% Go to websites for TV shows/Movies: 25% of students K-12

30. Why do K-12 students value good tech skills?

31. How do students want to learn science?

32. K-12 student interest in STEM careers?

33. Obstacles to using technology for schoolwork Grades 3-5 Access issues: –Lack of computers –Inconvenient locations –Slow Internet access Grades 6-12 Control issues: –Rules against tech tools –Teachers control when/where use –School filters

34. “What if you were designing a new school for students just like you?”

35. Students Kindergarten thru Grade 12 all say the same thing: A laptop for every student

36. Designing ultimate school for 21 st century learners Other ideas (from students Gr 6-12): Use cell phones/MP3 players/Handhelds – 46% Use email/IM/blogs – 45% Digital moviemaking equipment – 45% Interactive whiteboards – 44% Online textbooks – 39% Online classes - 35% Lessons/assignments on my MP3 player – 34%

37. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Key findings from the teacher data: Impact of technology – “teaching & instructional support” Time is still the #1 obstacle to using tech more in school (Not enough time for science either) Online safety & privacy are top concerns for student tech use Teachers embracing email as key tool for parent communications Impact of professional development Majority don’t believe schools are doing a good job preparing kids for 21 st century

38. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Key findings from the parent data: Satisfaction with school technology? Mixed results. Strong preferences for home-school connections Online safety & privacy concerns for student tech use Support students having cell phones @ school Value math & science for all students –Concerned about global job competition Majority do not believe that their local schools are doing a good job preparing kids for 21 st century

39. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006

40. Which 21 st century skills are most important? Parents: #1 – Critical thinking #2 – Problem solving #3 – Work ethic

41. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Which 21 st century skills are most important? Parents: #1 – Critical thinking #2 – Problem solving #3 – Work ethic Teachers: #1 – Critical thinking #2 – Problem solving #3 – Technology skills

42. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Which 21 st century skills are most important? Parents: #1 – Critical thinking #2 – Problem solving #3 – Work ethic Teachers: #1 – Critical thinking #2 – Problem solving #3 – Technology skills Students: #1 Tied: Critical thinking & Technology skills

43. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 How well is your school doing in preparing you/children/students to compete for the jobs and careers of the 21st century? Response “Yes” Students – 38% Parents – 48% Teachers – 47%

44. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 How well is your school doing in preparing you/children/students to compete for the jobs and careers of the 21st century? Response “Yes” Students – 38% Parents – 48% Teachers – 47% Over 50% of parents and teachers & 62% of high school students believe their schools are not doing a good job.

45. Trends to Watch Spectrum of digital native-ness New uses for communications devices and tools Connecting without boundaries – new friends Technology as tool – not fad or fun Inclusion of student ideas into planning and investments

46. Leverage Points for Higher Education Use this data to inform your teaching and learning practices Embrace emerging technologies creatively Leave your own paradigms/assumptions at your own desk Ask real questions – do the research Include your students in planning and decisions

47. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Briefings & Conferences including podcast of the Congressional Briefing – visit www.tomorrow.org New report: Learning in the 21 st Century: A National Report of Online Learning (done in conjunction with Blackboard Inc.)

48. Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Presentations and workshops this year for higher education community: ELI Annual Meeting DePauw University - 2007 K-12 Bridge Symposium Brown University - Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning 20 th Anniversary Conference

49. Speak Up 2007 Online surveys for K-12 students, teachers, parents (in English & Spanish) and school leaders All US and Canadian K-12 schools can participate – get aggregated data back with national benchmarks This year’s survey question themes: Learning & Teaching with Technology Web 2.0 in education 21 st Century Skills Science Instruction & Global Competitiveness Online Learning Emerging Technologies in the Classroom Designing the Ultimate School of the Future Surveys open October 15 – December 15

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51. Speak Up 2007 Use our data Share information about Speak Up with your affiliated K-12 schools Help us with data analysis Engage us in your activities and events

52. Julie Evans Chief Executive Officer 949-609-4660 jevans@tomorrow.org Tomorrow’s Students: Are we ready for the 21 st century learners? Thank you for your participation today!