This document summarizes a discussion on digital learning in international schools. International school students frequently use digital tools and mobile devices for learning both in and out of school. They value mobile access and use tools like games and videos in subjects like science and history. Data from a research project called Speak Up found international school teachers are increasingly using digital content to engage students and illustrate concepts. Participants in the discussion shared perspectives on leadership best practices and lessons international schools can offer US schools around digital learning.

1. Leadership for Digital Learning
Near and Far:
The View from International Schools
Dr. Julie Evans
CEO, Project Tomorrow
Very Special Guests:
Dr. Kari Stubbs, BrainPOP
Ann McMullan, Education Consultant

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 – from international schools and US
schools?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings that can
inform our efforts in US schools?

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 Perspectives from a US district leader
o Your contributions via Twitter and discussion

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10. Getting to know you!

11. 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 – from international schools and US
schools?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings that can
inform our efforts in US schools?

12. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
What do we know collectively
about international schools?

13. Let’s learn about international schools from an
international school leader:
Dr. Wayne Burnett @WayneBu
Deputy Head of Primary
German European School in Singapore
Wayne video 1

14. And about the types of digital learning we
would find in an international school today
Dr. Wayne Burnett @WayneBu
Deputy Head of Primary
German European School in Singapore
Insert Wayne 3

15. Speak Up for International Schools
A research project to learn about the digital learning
experiences in international schools

16.  Extension of very successful US-based Speak Up Project
 Since 2003, 5 million K-12 students, educators and
parents
 New collaboration with BrainPOP, ISTE and CoSN
 Facilitated online surveys about digital learning
 Surveys for students, teachers and administrators
 Over 2,200 surveys submitted from international schools
in spring 2016; 2017 process underway now

17. Speak Up for International
Schools Advisory Council
Nasser Ahmed Al-Khori, Qatar Foundation
Phil Bassett, Leadership Development
International, China
Barend Blom, Tyndale Park Christian
School, New Zealand
Tony Bradenburg, Global Education
Consultant for ISTE, Australia
TS Bray, Cheongna Dalton School, Korea
Willie Brownlee, Moncton Christian
Academy, Canada
Wayne Burnett, German European
School Singapore
Claudia Estrada, American School of
Guatemala
Dennis Grice, Concordia International
School Shanghai
Matt Harris, International EdTech, Indonesia
Vibha Kothari, Oxbridge Tutorial College,
Nigeria
Tara Linney, Singapore American School
Davey Neill, Shanghai American School
Thomas Penland, Gyeonggi Suwon
International School, Korea
Daniela Silva, Qatar Foundation Schools
Tim Shuman, Association of Christian Schools
International, U.S.
Kari Stubbs, BrainPOP
Carol Van Vooren, California State University
San Marcos
Ufuk Yagci, MEF International School, Istanbul

18. Speak Up for International Schools
2016 data insights for today’s discussion:
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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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%

25. 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?

26. 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?

27. 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
teaching approach
64% 46%

28. 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 skills
In control of my learning

29. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Kari: How does this data resonate
with your perspectives on digital
learning in international schools?

30. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Ann: Please give us the US school
comparative perspective.

31. 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 – from international schools and US
schools?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings that can
inform our efforts in US schools?

32. Let’s learn now from a teacher in an int’l school.
Think about his comments on leadership, culture
and what is needed for education transformation.
Davey Neil @daveyneil
Shanghai American School
Davey video 1

33. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Ann: What resonates with you
about Davey’s comments especially
on leadership?

34. 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 – from international schools and US
schools?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings that can
inform our efforts in US schools?

35. Teaching in the US vs. teaching in an
international school?
Davey Neil @daveyneil
Shanghai American School
Davey video 2

36. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
All: Are there lessons from
international schools that we
should adopt in US schools?

37. 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 – from international schools and US
schools?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings that can
inform our efforts in US schools?

39. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
http://bit.ly/2oDkv7a

40. Speak Up Resources: www.tomorrow.org
National Speak Up reports and infographics
Targeted and thematic reports
Digital learning trends
Mobile learning & social media
Games in the classroom
Blended learning outcomes
Presentations, podcasts and webinars
Services: consulting, workshops, evaluation and efficacy
studies

41. Plan to participate in Speak Up 2017!
Online surveys for:
o K-12 students – individual +
group
o Parents – English and
Spanish
o Teachers
o Librarians/Media Specialists
o School & District
Administrators
o Technology Leaders
o Community Members &
Communications Officers
Gain news insights in the
activities, attitudes and
aspirations of your
stakeholders
Surveys open Oct 2017 – Jan 2018
Learn more www.tomorrow.org/speakup

42. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Thank you for joining us for today’s discussion!
Dr. Julie Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Project Tomorrow
@JulieEvans_PT
jevans@tomorrow.org