educational technology resources new york state
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Presentation by Stan Silverman, New York Institute of Technology.TRANSCRIPT
Nov 2
Stan Silverman
New York Institute of
Technology
Metiri GroupThe state of New York does not currently hold a collective,
forward looking vision for how technology will be used to advance teaching, learning, and leading in this 21st Century.
Student use of computers in New York schools, on average, is limited to two or less hours per week, and is focused primarily on drill and practice and online research.
Unlike many other states in the nation, New York does not currently have a state-sponsored broadband network to serve K-12 schools and other USNY systems.
Nearly all learning environments and administrative offices in New York schools have high speed Internet connectivity, and the majority of schools report student-to-computer ratios of 5:1 or better.
While most teachers in New York schools consider themselves to be highly skilled in basic uses of technology (e.g., word processors, presentation software, and email), considerably fewer consider themselves proficient in most advanced or web-based skills in using online research, data analysis software, multimedia, the use of new technologies such as white boards and digital tools to access digital content, or the use of Web 2.0 tools such as wikis, blogs, and online networking environments.
With some notable exceptions, there is a lack of systems thinking and systemic capacity within USNY to drive innovative uses of technology the state’s K-12 schools.
The use of technology for administrative purposes (e.g., data-driven decision making, eCommunication, teacher productivity with technology, online professional development) is gaining momentum due to NCLB requirements.
USNY has tremendous resources within its institutions that are currently inaccessible to most K-12 students in New York. These resources represent tremendous learning opportunities that could be tapped through systematic digital content research and development projects.
Framework for 21st Century Learning
The Swinging of the Pendulum
Cognitive IgnitionCore skills
E4th
•Entice
•Encourage
•Enable
•Empower
The 28 NYS Learning Standards
Proposition 57
CORE CONTENT
Core Subjects and 21st Century Skills
Global Awareness
Financial, Economic,Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
Civic Literacy
Health Literacy
Learning and Innovation Skills
Creativity and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communications and Collaboration
Information, Media and Technology Skills
Information LiteracyMedia LiteracyICT Literacy MapsMathScience EnglishGeography
Life and Career Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
Initiative and Self-Direction
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
Productivity and Accountability
Leadership and Responsibility
21st Century Support Systems21st Century Skills
21st Century Curriculum and Instruction
21st Century Professional Development
21st Century Learning Environments
Assessment of 21st Century Skills
Resources availableThinkfinityIntel TeachEEZNYTPPNew York State Teacher Centers
INTEL COURSES
INTEL COURSES
BOCES Teacher Center Intermediate Unit School
NYITITA
Intel Teach-Essentials
Thinking with Technology
Leadership Forum
Graduate credit available
VLS/LocalLearning Manager
The Course Offerings
The Essentials Course consists of instruction delivered through 8 curricular modules. The course curriculum supports:
• Instructional design, project approaches, multiple methods of assessment, and promotion of 21st century skills
•Effective use of technology in the classroom • Instructional uses of new communication and
collaborative learning technologies •Research and productivity strategies and
tools •Problem-solving and working in teams
The Course Offerings
The Thinking with Technology Course consists of instruction delivered through 10 curricular modules. During the course, participants will:
•Examine a framework for thinking skills and identify those most relevant to curricular goals.
•Learn to use online tools for visual representation of student thinking.
•Create a unit plan using online projects that are aligned to state and national standards and support student-centered learning and authentic inquiry.
The Course Offerings
The Intel Teach Leadership Forum provides face-to-face professional development focusing on the importance of leadership in promoting, supporting, and modeling the use of technology in instruction. Through the forum, participants explore relevant research and behaviors related to supporting effective technology integration and associated professional development.
Thinkfinity/MarcoPoloNY
Public Schools with one or more trained teachers 72% Visitors 220,000 Hits 19,000,000 Average Daily Hits 29,000 Hits after or before school or on weekends 56% Average time on NYS site 11:24 Kilobytes transferred 70,821,093
http://www.nyiteez.org/MarcoPoloNY
MarcoPolo Literacy
$31,000,000
Thinkfinity
Thinkfinity
ThinkFinity AudiencesTeachers Students Parents Community Organizations
EEZ
EEZ
Standards BasedEquity BankNew TechnologiesGlobal ConnectionsVOD ResourcesRemote Sensor Project
Technology Placement Program
Providing hardware, software and training
Phase 1 - TeachersPhase 2 - Students and their familiesPhase 3 - Schools [1-to-1 computing]
http://www.nytpp.org