Speak Up is an annual research project that collects data through online surveys from K-12 students, teachers, parents, and administrators about technology use in education. The presentation summarized key findings from Speak Up 2008 related to online learning. It found that student interest in online classes is increasing but availability does not match demand. Barriers to expanding online learning cited by administrators included lack of funding and teacher preparation. Students said their top technology priority was being given a laptop for personal use at school.

1. Students, Parents & Teachers “ Speak Up” about Online Learning New research on behaviors and aspirations Speak Up 2008 National Findings Julie Evans Chief Executive Officer Project Tomorrow

2. Our Discussion Today What is Speak Up? Invitation to participate in Speak Up 2009 Review of National Data Findings Trends to Watch Expert Panel – Virtual Panel of Students

6. Online surveys available for: K-12 students Parents Teachers Administrators New! Pre-service teachers Surveys open through Dec 18, 2009 Inviting all K-12 Schools, Districts, States, Virtual Schools and Schools of Education to participate in Speak Up 2009 Free online report for all Speak Up participating districts w/ your local data: Feb 2010 Release of National Speak Up Findings in Congressional Briefings: Mar & May 2010 No fee to participate. No limit on the # of surveys submitted. 100% confidential.

7. We would like to recognize our Speak Up 2009 Sponsors:

10. Selected National Data Findings Speak Up 2008 K-12 Students, Parents, Teachers & Administrators Focus: Online Learning

12. Speak Up 2008 Data Findings Who am I? Warm Up Exercise

15. Who am I? 3 rd Grade Girl

17. Introducing the “Digital Advance Team” Today’s K-12 Students Adopting/adapting technologies for learning Tech trend setters Their use predicts widespread acceptance Out of school use drives in school use Pace car for others Teachers ultimately catch up

18. Introducing the “Digital Advance Team” So, what are the next emerging technologies to be paced by the “ Digital Advance Team?”

23. How are students using technology for schoolwork?

24. How are students using technology for schoolwork?

29. Students: Have you taken or researched taking an online class? 20% of high school students 26% of middle school students

30. Is there interest in taking online classes? Yes! Interest in taking an online class: + 40% of high school students + 35% of middle school students + 15% of students grades 3-5 Students that have not taken an online class:

31. Is there interest in taking online classes? Yes! Interest in taking an online class: + 40% of high school students + 35% of middle school students 21% 46% Students that have not taken an online class:

33. Why take an online class?

35. Familiarity with online learning = stronger benefits

36. The administrator point of view What the barriers that are preventing you from implementing or expanding online learning? Principals say: #1 Funding #2 Teacher Preparation

37. The administrator point of view Barriers to implementing online classes #1 Funding Not a funding priority in my district Limited state funding

38. The administrator point of view Barriers to implementing online classes #2 Teacher Preparation Not comfortable with tools Not comfortable with teaching online Reluctant to try it No expertise to develop courses

39. The teacher point of view Teachers become online learners 1/3 of teachers have taken online PD 1/5 of teachers participate regularly in online PLC

40. The teacher point of view Teachers become online learners 1/3 of teachers have taken online PD 1/5 of teachers participate regularly in online PLC But only 3% have taught an online class Only 13% are even interested!

41. Teachers and online learning

42. Should students be required to take an online class to graduate?

43. What if you could design the ultimate school . . . . what technologies would have the greatest impact on your learning? Many districts are looking at this data to inform ARRA grants and other funding applications.

47. What if you could design the ultimate school for 21st century learning?

48. What if you could design the ultimate school for 21st century learning?

49. Online learning - continuing digital disconnect

50. Introducing the “Digital Advance Team” Today’s K-12 Students Adopting/adapting technologies for learning Tech trend setters Their use predicts widespread acceptance Out of school use drives in school use Pace car for others Teachers ultimately catch up

51. How do today’s students define the ultimate learning environment? Un-tethered learning New learning spaces Social based learning Digital resources add relevancy Go beyond classroom walls

53. Students: If you were the school principal . . . Listen to students’ ideas (59%) Students feel safe at school (58%) Treat all students equally (57%) Teachers interested in student success (56%) Let student earn college credits (53%) Give students flexibility to work on projects that interest them (51%)

56. Online surveys available for: K-12 students Parents Teachers Administrators New! Pre-service teachers Listen to your stakeholders! Open until Dec 18, 2009 Inviting all K-12 Schools, Districts, States, Virtual Schools and Schools of Education to participate in Speak Up 2009 Free online report for all Speak Up participating districts w/ your local data: Feb 2010 Release of National Speak Up Findings in Congressional Briefings: Mar & May 2010 No fee to participate. No limit on the # of surveys submitted. 100% confidential.

57. Surveys open until Dec 18, 2009 Inviting all K-12 Schools, Districts, States, Virtual Schools and Schools of Education to participate in Speak Up 2009 Activate your school/district registration Promote to your stakeholders Leverage incentives or specific motivators Use our tools: banner ads, email text Plan for how you will use the data Track participation – we provide weekly updates We are here to help you! www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2009/

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59. Introducing our virtual student panel: Corine 7th Grade Florida Virtual School Paige 11th Grade Westwood Cyber High School Simon 11th Grade Bob Jones High School

60. The Future Voice of Education? It is here today . . .

61. The Future Voice of Education? It is here today . . . 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 grader, Pittsburgh PA)

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