This presentation was delivered on Oct. 20th at the IBM executive conference. The presentation looks at how the Ottawa Catholic School Board is transitioning to a 21st Century Learning and Teaching District. The focus is on pedagogy and not just technology.
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1. 21 st Century Education District Transformation IBM K-12 EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE October 2011
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6. How does your community view today’s learners? Dumbest generation Spoiled generation Self-centered Me generation Cheaters
9. A different generation of learners Don Tapscott – Is this the Smartest or the Dumbest Generation?
10. What do your stakeholders think about technology? Infusion of technology in classrooms must be combined with research based instructional practices We do not believe that the addition of more technology will automatically result in more engaged students or increased student achievement
11. Becoming a 21 st Century School Board Where do we start? 21 st Century Learning School Board
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13. Align Vision to Board Improvement Plans Our Vision . . . Our vision is one where all staff and students in the Ottawa Catholic School Board have the skills they need to excel in the 21st century. We will achieve student success by meeting the diverse needs of 21st century learners.
24. Sample Blogs Where do we start? Principal Blogs Teacher Blogs Department Blogs Superintendent Blogs School Council Blogs Student Blogs Learning Commons Blogs
31. Individual Stories Matter Where do we start? “ In September when we had our 'meet the teacher night', one mother walked around with her iPhone in hand talking to teachers. Through Skype, her husband, a soldier currently deployed in Afghanistan, was able to fully participate in the various meetings. I chatted with him myself. In addition to talking to everyone, he could see and be seen by staff”. High School V.P. “ Students are doing patterns, they start at the Smart Board, the kids arrange a pattern then ask another in the class what is the pattern, just as if they were running the class. After several patterns, the kids are equipped with iPods, iPads and digital cameras with the objective of finding patterns in the school. It was a fun day at school” Gr. 1 teacher
32. Individual Stories Matter Where do we start? “ I am part of a pilot project using 15 Apple iPod touches in grade 9 applied Geography at St. Patrick's High School. The use of these devices has included applications of Google Maps, Google Earth, and Google research types of maps. In just the past week alone, the class has completed assignments that involve use of Google Earth to learn about latitude and longitude, map types and geographic features of parts of Canada. Each student was able to view numerous sites that highlight maps and graphs about weather and climate data. None of this would have been possible using overbooked computer labs and text based/wall map resources”. Teacher of grade 9 applied geography
33. Individual Stories Matter “ I have used Smart phones to allow instant research in the classroom... If the information is not crucial that they memorize but is background information on a text, it can be quite powerful. For example, we are currently looking at Animal Farm, and I needed to provide some context regarding the Russian Revolution. Some of the students were not getting it, so in 2-3 minutes they had looked up relevant information on the topic (example: Leon Trotsky) and were able to give some background immediately. As the students found the information, this will be more relevant than me telling them the information” H.S. teacher “ I have used Smart phones to allow instant research in the classroom... If the information is not crucial that they memorize but is background information on a text, it can be quite powerful. For example, we are currently looking at Animal Farm, and I needed to provide some context regarding the Russian Revolution. Some of the students were not getting it, so in 2-3 minutes they had looked up relevant information on the topic (example: Leon Trotsky) and were able to give some background immediately. As the students found the information, this will be more relevant than me telling them the information”
34. Individual Stories Matter “ A number of our students with learning disabilities use their cell phones to set alarms for reminders of assignments and tests” “ Lots of students use their cell phones and iPods as agendas” “ In our Math classes many students use them for doing mathematical problems, no longer any excuse that they don't have calculators in their classroom” “ I have used IPODs with a splitter in the classroom, so that students can listen to a lesson, a movie, etc. together” “ I have used IPODs/smart phones to have students record their voice responses to questions/tests after broken arms. They then download it or have me listen to it directly ” H.S. teachers
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37. Capacity Building Opportunities … not just for teachers MENTORSHIP – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS 21st Century Learning An overview of learning in the 21st Century INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP PART 1 Developing 21st Century Leaders MENTORSHIP – EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS You, Your Students and Technology Part II: Great ideas for using technology to support you in supporting your students
38. Online Course TEACHING AND LEADING IN THE 21st CENTURY Where do we start? Current System What are some of the characteristics of the current education system? What is 21st Century learning? What needs to be in place to allow for change and move to a system that supports 21st Century learning? - Google Students and Learning in the 21st Century Who are the students we are teaching? What defines their generations? Do they need 21st Century learning? - Adobe Connect Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century What do teachers need to know to teach and learn in the 21st Century? How do they effectively grow professionally? - Skype Leading for Education in the 21st Century What does leadership look like in the 21st Century school environment and how do we lead the change? Sharing What were you able to accomplish in your schools to affect change and move towards 21st Century learning?
39. Staff training and in-service Where do we start? Summer Sessions Online Directed Sessions (Adobe Connect) Virtual Learning (ie. SmartBoard – Mrs. Blossom) Recorded Tutorials Weekend Sessions Parent Forums (Saturdays) Teacher Forums (SummIT) PD Day(s) Principal/VP Training sessions Executive training sessions Daily in-service at schools
46. Information – easily available How should school staff adjust? “ If acquiring and retaining information are no longer the fundamental goals of the educational system, there are serious implications for our beliefs about learning, teaching, and the role of students, teachers, and schools… Technology is an important tool but alone will not create reformed schools or prepare students for their future.” Technology for Learning – pg 10
47. Globalization Where do we start? “ Freedom of expression and the right to communicate are, in many ways, being redefined by the development of and access to new technologies” (UNESCO 2011, Freedom of Connection, pg. 75)
48. We can’t ignore technological changes impacting the World Moving from what students should know… to what students can do We need to move from… This is true for Face to Face, Blended, and Online Learning
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51. Check your progress along the way Where do we start? Free online tool to check your progress towards becoming a 21st Century Learning School Board or District
52. Professional Learning Network: The Ultimate Search Engine/Filter There is no longer a need to go looking for information … let the “sorted” information come to you
53. Where do we start? New community - with links to teacher resources 21st Century Professional Learning Network
54. Where do we start? Online community for educational leaders Over 2300 educators 21st Century Professional Learning Network
55. Where do we start? A community of educators who are using social networking to share information, create resources, and create online communities of practice to improve teaching and learning Free Webinars 21st Century Professional Learning Network
56. Where do we start? A social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and Social Media in education A large variety of special interest groups that you can join for free 21st Century Professional Learning Network
57. Where do we start? Weekly interviews and discussion groups on topics related to transformational practices in education 21st Century Professional Learning Network
58. EdLeader21 PLC for 21 st Century Educational Leaders 7 Steps to becoming a 21 st Century District 21st Century Professional Learning Network
59. 21 st Century Websites Where do we start? Free tip sheets on a variety of Web. 2.0 tools
60. 21 st Century Websites Where do we start? Key 21 st Century Skills: Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity
61. 21 st Century Websites Key 21 st Century Fluencies: Creativity Information Collaboration Media Solution
62. 21 st Century Websites Pearson 21 st Century Learner Resources Experts Videos School examples And more…
63. 21 st Century Websites IBM K-12 Resources White Papers
64. 21 st Century Websites Edutopia Tutorials Strategies Project Based Learning Instructional Practice Focus
65. White Papers and Research Where do we start? Free downloads of industry white papers on a variety of 21st Century Learning topics
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67. Trends – Horizon Report Horizon Report – 2011 K-12 Edition The report helps to describe emerging technologies that are likely to have an impact on teaching and learning around the world. New Media Consortium (NMC) Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
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69. The New 3 E’s of Education Speak Up 2010 National Findings K-12 Teachers, Librarians & Administrators (May 2011) Role of Librarians and Technology Coordinators: To enable student use of the emerging technologies Role of Classroom Teachers: To engage students in rich, compelling learning experiences Role of Administrators: To empower both teachers and students to creatively envision the future of digital learning, and to provide opportunities for exploring the elements of a new shared vision for learning
70. Research and Advocacy Canadian Education Association … influencing educational transformation in Canada “ The most powerful thing teachers do to engage students is to design engaging, meaningful, and authentic work and technology-enhanced learning experiences.”
71. Research and Advocacy Advanced Broadband Enabled Learning (ABEL) Participate in Leadership Forums Review the document See the section entitled “ Leading Education in a Digital World Valuable Web Sites” Canadian Perspective
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73. Questions? Tom D’Amico Twitter: @TDOttawa [email_address] 21 st Century Learning / Teaching Blog 21 st Century Learning Curated Resources
Notas do Editor
This presentation was delivered on Oct. 20, 2011 at the IBM executive conference
The Learning Goals for participants: At the completion of this presentation, participants should: understand one Board’s process for creating a 21 st Century Learning and Teaching District; have access to additional resources for web 2.0 and system transformation; be able to explore further research on 21 st Century Learning; understand ways of expanding professional learning networks
Presentation can be downloaded and links are live
Presentation can be downloaded and links are live
Mid-size School Board, 2 nd largest in Ottawa
How do you view today’s generation of learners? Need to base assumptions about the new generation based on research
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Mention one minute timer will signal the end of the discussion Optional: Ask for some responses
How do you view today’s generation of learners? Need to base assumptions about the new generation based on research
Starting point for our Districts discussions
It would be nice if there were steps to follow to become a 21 st Century Learning School Board
Key steps at the beginning of our journey
Our vision is simple – it impacts everyone in our Board
Example of our Board priorities and framework for 21 st Century Learning
We started with a shared vision and linked this to our priorities that are articulated across the system
Need to recognize that change is a dynamic process
In our Board it is a combination of many factors that are having systemic change and impact
Our assumption is that engagement leads to achievement
Partners can save you lots of time early in the process and can act as critical friends
Lots of factors need to be addressed and with most change processes – relationships and communication are key
One minute discussion
Mention one minute timer will signal the end of the discussion Optional: Ask for some responses
Social media as a key communication channel – relationships and communication are key
Sample Blog titles
Multiple voices and structures in place to capture the perspectives
Parent presentations
Infrastructure must be secure and reliable
Enterprise Wireless access
Equipment is one small piece and curriculum is an important component
Share practices by running 21 st Century Teaching/Learning Contest
Celebrate and share success stories
Celebrate and share success stories
Celebrate and share success stories
Celebrate and share success stories
Transforming our Libraries as part of the process of 21 st Century Learning
Lots of role models Model use of Google Docs Demonstrate efficiencies of web 2.0 features such as room booking and Board Calendar Exec meetings using electronic Board meeting tools (Board Book)
Don’t just focus on students and teachers
Sample courses in our Board
Multiple in-service and delivery options
Teacher community – open to everyone – anytime and anywhere learning
Remember that others are already involved in the process
Know your provincial directions
Key associations ie. CODE
Creative ways to fund change – it won’t happen if it is seen as an add-on and not a priority
Beware Information Overload when you introduce new tools and strategies
The traditional model no longer applies given the explosion in information and easy access to facts
Unesco and basic rights
Move from passive recipients of facts to socially active in the creation of knowledge
A great place to start
More details in this guide
Online check and balance
Apps such as FlipBoard can be used to quickly review RSS feeds in a user friendly interface
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Increase your PLN
Research and review White Papers
Links to university
The NMC Horizon Report is a collaboration between The New Media Consortium (www.nmc.org) the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) www.cosn.org and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) www.iste.org
The NMC Horizon Report is a collaboration between The New Media Consortium (www.nmc.org) the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) www.cosn.org and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) www.iste.org
Speak Up is a national initiative of Project Tomorrow, the nation’s leading education nonprofit organization dedicated to the empowerment of student voices in education. In fall 2010, Project Tomorrow surveyed 294,399 K-12 students, 42,267 parents, 35,525 teachers, 2,125 librarians, 3,578 school/district administrators and 1,391 technology leaders representing 6,541 public and private schools from 1,340 districts.
National associations
Good leadership activities and summaries
Look at what works for your District, some beliefs need to be challenged