This document summarizes a presentation on digital learning in international schools given by Dr. Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow and Dr. Kari Stubbs of BrainPOP. It discusses new research on how international schools are using digital tools to impact student learning. The presentation included insights from education leaders in international schools and discussion of best practices for digital learning leadership. The document outlines components of the presentation, including new research data on digital learning in international schools and contributions from Twitter participants.
Leadership for Digital Learning in International Schools
1. Leadership
for Digital
Learning
Near and Far:
The View from
International Schools
Dr. Julie Evans
@JulieEvans_PT
CEO, Project Tomorrow
Dr. Kari Stubbs
@KariStubbs
Vice President, BrainPOP
June 27, 2016
2. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Today’s big questions:
o How are international schools leveraging digital tools
and innovative practices to impact student learning?
o What are best practices for digital learning
leadership – in international schools specifically?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings?
o How can we continue today’s learning by developing
a leadership playlist for extended learning?
3. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Session components:
o New research data on digital learning in
international schools
o Insights from selected education leaders
within international schools
o Your contributions via Twitter and
discussion
13. Let’s start off with some thoughts from another
international school educator:
Dr. Wayne Burnett @WayneBu
Deputy Head of Primary
German European School in Singapore
14. And with additional insights to jumpstart our
discussion:
Dr. Wayne Burnett @WayneBu
Deputy Head of Primary
German European School in Singapore
18. Imagine you are going
to spend a month on a
deserted island.
What is the one mobile technology
you would want to have with you?
Yes, some solar power re-charging stations will be
available on your island.
19. What is the one mobile technology
you would want to have with you?
A. Smart phone
B. Tablet
C. Laptop
D. Digital reader
E. Personal Margarita
Blender
#intlschools
@JulieEvans_PT
@KariStubbs
21. New Research Project:
Speak Up for International Schools
Extension of very successful US-based Speak Up Project
Since 2003, 4.5 million K-12 students, educators and paren
New collaboration with BrainPOP and ISTE
Goal: to learn about digital learning in international schools
Goal: to share results as exemplars of leadership practices
Facilitated online surveys about digital learning
Pilot implementation – Spring 2016
Surveys for students, teachers and administrators
Over 2,200 surveys submitted from international schools
22. Speak Up for International Schools
Focus of preliminary findings:
o How students are using digital tools for
learning
o Mobile device usage and valuation of that
usage
o From print to pixel – use of games and
movies within learning
o Impact of technology use on learning
23. Current uses of digital tools for learning
Four types of usage by students:
In school:
o teacher directed
o student self – initiated
Out of school time:
o supporting schoolwork
o supporting personal learning
24. Digital Activities
Students in
international
schools
Take tests online 67%
Use mobile apps for learning 65%
Create videos/movies to show
what I know
60%
Use online textbooks 52%
Watch videos/movies in class 46%
Digital learning – teacher facilitated usage by
students
25. Digital Activities
Students in
international
schools
Use mobile to look up info in
class
72%
Text classmates for help 67%
Take notes on mobile device 63%
Take photos of assignments/text
book pages
61%
Find videos to support learning 49%
Digital learning – student self-initiated usage
26. Mobile device usage and valuation
Students have regular access to mobile
devices:
o 73% of lower secondary students use their own
devices
o 59% of primary students use a tablet provided by their
school
Students say mobile device use is important
75% of students say that being able to use a mobile
device (laptop, tablet, Chromebook) during the school
day to support learning is important
27. From print to pixel – use of games and
movies within learning
56% of primary students say they play
video, online or digital games to help with
learning
55% of teachers say they are using game-
based environments in their classroom
28. From print to pixel – use of games and
movies within learning
Why games? Benefits of games
within learning
Primary Lower
Secondary
Makes it easier to understand
difficult concepts
64% 66%
Makes the subject more interesting 49% 66%
School would be more fun 43% 62%
Improve my thinking and problem
solving skills
45% 49%
Games adapt to my skill level 38% 46%
Games connect content to real
world
30% 37%
In charge of learning process 31% 35%
29. From print to pixel – use of games and
movies within learning
Lower secondary students:
In what subject have you
watched a video or movie to
help with schoolwork?
30. Students say:
1.Science (82%)
2. History (72%)
3.Mathematics (55%)
4.English (55%)
5.Geography (52%)
In what subject have you watched a video
or movie to help with schoolwork?
31. Teachers’ purposes for using videos or
movies
Why videos or movies?
Purposes
Teachers in
international
schools
Teachers in US
schools
Activate students’ prior
knowledge
78% 69%
Illustrate a difficult
concept
75% 59%
Introduce a lesson or
unit
73% 68%
Increase student
engagement
70% 65%
Facilitate a class
discussion
68% 62%
Offer an alternative 64% 46%
32. As a result of using technology, I am …
Student view: impact of technology on
learning
Developing creativity skills
Collaborating with other students more
More likely to complete homework assignments
Learning in a way that fits my learning style
Learning at my own pace
Gaining a better understanding of class materials
Developing critical thinking and problem solving sk
In control of my learning
33. New Research Project:
Speak Up for International Schools
Next steps:
o Development of a report on the results
o Sharing the results in other conferences
o Creation of a “Speak Up for International
Schools Advisory Council”
o Identification of new partner schools
o Planning for 2017 Speak Up for International
Schools – surveys open in January
34. Let’s learn from another international school
educator:
Davey Neil @daveyneil
Shanghai American School
35. Welcoming Dr. Harris to this discussion:
Dr. Matt Harris @MattHarrisEdD
Deputy Head of Learning Technologies
British School of Jakarta
36. New perspectives from this innovative
international school educator:
Davey Neil @daveyneil
Shanghai American School
37. More insights from Dr. Burnett
Dr. Wayne Burnett @WayneBu
Deputy Head of Primary
German European School in Singapore
38. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Today’s big questions:
o How are international schools leveraging digital tools
and innovative practices to impact student learning?
o What are best practices for digital learning
leadership – in international schools specifically?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings?
o How can we continue today’s learning by developing
a leadership playlist for extended learning?
39. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/Leadershipfo
rDigitalLearning_ISTE2016.html
40. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
Let’s create together a new Digital Leadership Pla
3 Big Questions
Contribute via Twitter OR Google Doc OR
email to Julie or Kari
Contributions will be posted on the
extended resources page
Model collaborative professional learning
and add your ideas today!
41. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
Let’s create together a new Digital Leadership Pla
3 Big Questions
1. What is your definition of “Digital
Leadership?”
2. What practices have you employed to create
a digital vision or direction for your school?
3. What resources (articles, TEDTalks, books,
presentations) would you recommend to
other leaders on their professional journey?
42. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
Let’s create together a new Digital Leadership Pla
Send contributions:
1. Twitter: use hashtag #intlschools
2. Google doc: http://bit.ly/28X77UN
3. Email:
jevans@tomorrow.org
kstubbs@brainpop.com
44. Thank you for joining this discussion today!
Dr. Kari Stubbs
BrainPOP
@karistubbs
kstubbs@brainpop.com
Dr. Julie Evans
Project Tomorrow
@JulieEvans_PT
jevans@tomorrow.org