1. Intel ® Education Programs 2013 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Phoenix, Arizona William C. Harris President & CEO Science Foundation Arizona May 14, 2014

2. Intel ® Education Programs 2 OVERVIEW Context: Where are we now? Our primary goal in contrast to our historical roots 21 st century models and approaches An interdisciplinary framework – and a sense of urgency Parting thoughts

3. Intel ® Education Programs 3 Context: The pursuit of the “right” system Nations of all sizes are focusing on education as a priority Often politicized – Search for data to justify investments Also a legitimate pursuit of the “right” answer Tendency to place weight on established international test scores Source: www.chappaqua.k12.ny.us

4. Intel ® Education Programs 4 Context: The Data and Current Appraisals Top Ten PISA Science Scores and the United States Source: OECD

5. Intel ® Education Programs 5 Context: The Data and Current Appraisals Using data compilations like these, nations draw broad conclusions Substantive assumptions are made judging success or failure Certainly a role for established / respected test scores… …but is there a better approach? Source: USC Rossier Online, bubblechartpro.com

6. Intel ® Education Programs 6 Context: The Data and Current Appraisals Connect directly to student learning real time Provide actionable tools directly to teachers Aggregate in ways that provide insights into broad systems Pertinent question: does the education system produce citizens who can think and innovate? Characteristics of More Effective Appraisals

7. Intel ® Education Programs 7 Goal: Citizens who Think and Innovate Competition brought by globalization In particular, ambitions expressed China and India for science 24/7 nature of modern industry / shocking rate of change Many other national and economic security considerations The Best Rationale for Large Public Expenditures

8. Intel ® Education Programs 8 Background (1): 19 th Century Necessity Very sparse infrastructure Limited number of educators Meager educational tools Competing practical demands for the time of children Original challenge – Disseminating knowledge in the context of:

9. Intel ® Education Programs 9 Background (2): Scaling for Modernity Source: mariamontessori.com Revised challenge – Preparing a young population for: The demands of a newly industrialized society (~1910) Redoubled urgency to master the “3 R’s” in a 20 th century context Result: Factory-style education

10. Intel ® Education Programs 10 Background (3): Post-War Advances Source: GI Roundtable / blog.historians.org The U.S. took steps which would make it a global leader in education: The GI Bill sent 2.2 million veterans to college by 1956 National leaders engendered respect for science and a sense of urgency (esp. after Sputnik) Result: Notable business and university-level successes… …but still factory-style secondary education

11. Intel ® Education Programs 11 New Century: Robust Educational Models Addressing unprecedented challenges: Brutal global competition Breakneck pace of change and associated need for adaptation Technology which facilitates global collective learning… …but which also makes participating in that learning essential

12. Intel ® Education Programs 12 Characteristics of a Modern Approach Benefit from technology Feature project-based learning Encourage innovation and critical thinking Focus on communications and lessons from the humanities A 21 st century educational model will:

13. Intel ® Education Programs 13 Example of a Balanced Modern Approach An Integrated 21c Philosophy: College/career/21 st C. readiness Project/problem-based curriculum Highly qualified, content specific staff Replicable, scalable model Pipeline: K-12 and beyond Collaborative / relevant projects Embedded, state-of-the-art tech Partnerships and internships Curriculum Advisory Boards K-12 Higher-Ed Business Outreach 21c Philosophy Infra- structure Staffing Facilities

14. Intel ® Education Programs 14 Earth as a 21 st Century Learning Model Math Biology Physics Chemistry History Geosciences Archeology More Can we inspire interdisciplinary teaching of: …through project-based learning and modern technology?

15. Intel ® Education Programs 15 Communicating Why This Matters: Data Source: britannica.com Initial Measurements of Atmospheric CO 2 Concentration

16. Intel ® Education Programs 16 Communicating Why This Matters: Data Source: U.S. Global Change Research Program 800,000 Year record of CO 2 Concentration

17. Intel ® Education Programs 17 Communicating Why This Matters: Evidence How the new record low Arctic sea ice extent (9/16/12) compares to the average minimum extent over the past 30 years (in yellow) Source: NASA

18. Intel ® Education Programs 18 Communicating Why This Matters: Media The data-driven conclusions are consistent and decisive The potential effects are known and well-documented The media have promulgated the state of the current situation And yet…

19. Intel ® Education Programs 19 Communicating Why This Matters: Results What in your view is the seriousness of global warming? Source: Gallup

20. Intel ® Education Programs 20 Combating Complacency Insisting on content prepared teachers Rewarding teachers who can bring subjects to life and inspire Coordinating closely with business and government Keeping education relevant and increasingly entrepreneurial But also keeping it grounded in societal values School leaders can drive an educated citizenry by:

21. Intel ® Education Programs 21 Responsibility for Policy Makers Support great teachers Foster high standards Encourage competition The bottom line:

22. Intel ® Education Programs 22 Responsibility for Policy Makers Organized Professional Accountable Well-led And a challenge: Based on our practical participation with models in AZ, the stand-out schools were run like businesses

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