Modernizing EducationThe State of Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Lucy Gray

Midwest Educational Technology Conference

February 2013

httpwwwlucygrayorg

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Technology is changing

everything

Fourth Presbyterian Church

Chicago IL

Comer Childrenrsquos Hospital University of Chicago

Delta TerminalLGA NYC

Comer Childrenrsquos Hospital University of Chicago

Delta TerminalLGA NYC

Delta TerminalLGA NYC

Connectedness is changing everything

Parent Soup on AOL

2006

Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon

Parent Soup on AOL

2006

Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon

2006

Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon

Tim LauerLewis Elementary Portland Oregon

Serendipity Happens

AdvisorContent

Developer

Curator

TrainerTeacher

Connector

Observer

Experiences

bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools

bull Apple Distinguished Educator

bull Google Certified Teacher

bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative

bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference

bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning

bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools

AdvisorContent

Developer

Curator

TrainerTeacher

Connector

Observer

Experiences

bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools

bull Apple Distinguished Educator

bull Google Certified Teacher

bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative

bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference

bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning

bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools

Observer

Experiences

bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools

bull Apple Distinguished Educator

bull Google Certified Teacher

bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative

bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference

bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning

bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools

Experiences

bull Worked at University of Chicago and in Chicago Public Schools

bull Apple Distinguished Educator

bull Google Certified Teacher

bull Founder The Global Education Collaborative

bull Co-chair The Global Education Conference

bull Project Director The Consortium For School Networking Leadership For Mobile Learning

bull Multiple Opportunities to visit and work with schools

Julia and Henry

Our perspectives need to

E x p a n d

What do we value in schools

Are parents and educators asking for more high stakes testing standardized

curriculum and seat time

I think not

Our perspectives need to

E x p a n d

What do we value in schools

Are parents and educators asking for more high stakes testing standardized

curriculum and seat time

I think not

What do we value in schools

Are parents and educators asking for more high stakes testing standardized

curriculum and seat time

I think not

Are parents and educators asking for more high stakes testing standardized

curriculum and seat time

I think not

2010 - The Key School - Annapolis MD

Lucyrsquos Laundry List

Schools where continuous improvement using a wide variety of criteria is the bottom line

Schools that see their role is to educate enlighten and support kids and their families

Schools where intellectual curiosity and variety is valued where educating for compliance is not the norm

Visionary Leadership

Empowered Faculty

Schools where teachers have strong backgrounds in pedagogy child development and in meeting the needs of diverse learners

Schools faculty have ample opportunities to observe each other visit other institutions and to engage in activities to benefit their own learning

Schools where professional development is personalized and supportive of teachers

Engaged Students

Schools where student voice is taken into consideration throughout the school culture

Schools where students are encouraged to identify and pursue their passions

Schools that show evidence that their faculty really knows and understands their students

Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices

Schools that look beyond Common Core standards to prepare kids for a new world

Schools that provide ample opportunities for hands-on project and passion-based learning during and after school

Schools that view technology as essential to the learning process and thoughtfully plan for its use

Authentic Communities

Authentic Communities

Schools where parents and students are authentically engaged in the community

Schools that provide a multitude of means for parents to get involved

Schools who encourage honest community dialogue by acknowledging their strengths and areas targeted for improvement

Schools that educate their parents and community members about what it means to be a 21st century learner

Political Context

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

Schools where continuous improvement using a wide variety of criteria is the bottom line

Schools that see their role is to educate enlighten and support kids and their families

Schools where intellectual curiosity and variety is valued where educating for compliance is not the norm

Visionary Leadership

Empowered Faculty

Schools where teachers have strong backgrounds in pedagogy child development and in meeting the needs of diverse learners

Schools faculty have ample opportunities to observe each other visit other institutions and to engage in activities to benefit their own learning

Schools where professional development is personalized and supportive of teachers

Engaged Students

Schools where student voice is taken into consideration throughout the school culture

Schools where students are encouraged to identify and pursue their passions

Schools that show evidence that their faculty really knows and understands their students

Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices

Schools that look beyond Common Core standards to prepare kids for a new world

Schools that provide ample opportunities for hands-on project and passion-based learning during and after school

Schools that view technology as essential to the learning process and thoughtfully plan for its use

Authentic Communities

Authentic Communities

Schools where parents and students are authentically engaged in the community

Schools that provide a multitude of means for parents to get involved

Schools who encourage honest community dialogue by acknowledging their strengths and areas targeted for improvement

Schools that educate their parents and community members about what it means to be a 21st century learner

Political Context

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

Empowered Faculty

Schools where teachers have strong backgrounds in pedagogy child development and in meeting the needs of diverse learners

Schools faculty have ample opportunities to observe each other visit other institutions and to engage in activities to benefit their own learning

Schools where professional development is personalized and supportive of teachers

Engaged Students

Schools where student voice is taken into consideration throughout the school culture

Schools where students are encouraged to identify and pursue their passions

Schools that show evidence that their faculty really knows and understands their students

Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices

Schools that look beyond Common Core standards to prepare kids for a new world

Schools that provide ample opportunities for hands-on project and passion-based learning during and after school

Schools that view technology as essential to the learning process and thoughtfully plan for its use

Authentic Communities

Authentic Communities

Schools where parents and students are authentically engaged in the community

Schools that provide a multitude of means for parents to get involved

Schools who encourage honest community dialogue by acknowledging their strengths and areas targeted for improvement

Schools that educate their parents and community members about what it means to be a 21st century learner

Political Context

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

Engaged Students

Schools where student voice is taken into consideration throughout the school culture

Schools where students are encouraged to identify and pursue their passions

Schools that show evidence that their faculty really knows and understands their students

Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices

Schools that look beyond Common Core standards to prepare kids for a new world

Schools that provide ample opportunities for hands-on project and passion-based learning during and after school

Schools that view technology as essential to the learning process and thoughtfully plan for its use

Authentic Communities

Authentic Communities

Schools where parents and students are authentically engaged in the community

Schools that provide a multitude of means for parents to get involved

Schools who encourage honest community dialogue by acknowledging their strengths and areas targeted for improvement

Schools that educate their parents and community members about what it means to be a 21st century learner

Political Context

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

Progressive Teaching and Learning Practices

Schools that look beyond Common Core standards to prepare kids for a new world

Schools that provide ample opportunities for hands-on project and passion-based learning during and after school

Schools that view technology as essential to the learning process and thoughtfully plan for its use

Authentic Communities

Authentic Communities

Schools where parents and students are authentically engaged in the community

Schools that provide a multitude of means for parents to get involved

Schools who encourage honest community dialogue by acknowledging their strengths and areas targeted for improvement

Schools that educate their parents and community members about what it means to be a 21st century learner

Political Context

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

Authentic Communities

Authentic Communities

Schools where parents and students are authentically engaged in the community

Schools that provide a multitude of means for parents to get involved

Schools who encourage honest community dialogue by acknowledging their strengths and areas targeted for improvement

Schools that educate their parents and community members about what it means to be a 21st century learner

Political Context

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

Authentic Communities

Schools where parents and students are authentically engaged in the community

Schools that provide a multitude of means for parents to get involved

Schools who encourage honest community dialogue by acknowledging their strengths and areas targeted for improvement

Schools that educate their parents and community members about what it means to be a 21st century learner

Political Context

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

Political Context

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

Another Nation at Risk Moment

How do we improve teaching and learningHow do we effectively assess students

What is innovation

NAIS IS NOT IMMUNE

Education Policy

Context

US Department of Education

bull Common Core Standards

bull New Assessments

bull Personalized Learning

bull Digital Textbooks

bull More Accountability

ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo

The National Educational Technology Plan

US Department of Education

bull Common Core Standards

bull New Assessments

bull Personalized Learning

bull Digital Textbooks

bull More Accountability

ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo

The National Educational Technology Plan

ldquoThe Highly Connected Teacherrdquo

The National Educational Technology Plan

Technological Context

Students and Adults

bull Content consumers

bull Content Creators

bull Content Evaluators

bull Connected and Networked

The Power of Social Media

Flickr

YouTubeTwitter Facebook

LinkedIn Google+

Diigo

SlideShare

Students and Adults

bull Content consumers

bull Content Creators

bull Content Evaluators

bull Connected and Networked

The Power of Social Media

Flickr

YouTubeTwitter Facebook

LinkedIn Google+

Diigo

SlideShare

The Power of Social Media

Flickr

YouTubeTwitter Facebook

LinkedIn Google+

Diigo

SlideShare

EdSurge

The New Media Consortium

K-12 Horizon Report 2012

bull 1 year or less

bull Mobile Devices and Apps

bull Tablet Computing

bull 2 to 3 years

bull Game-Based Learning

bull Personal Learning Environments

bull 4 to 5 years

bull Augmented Reality

bull Natural User Interfaces

NMC Megatrends

Why Change

Why Evolve

Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey

Why Evolve

Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey

Project Tomorrowrsquos SpeakUp Survey

Project Tomorrow Recommendations

bull Un-tether learning and leverage mobile devices to extend learning beyond the school day and meet all learners in their own world

bull Create new interactive participatory learning spaces using tools such as online classes gaming and simulations online tutors and virtual reality environments

bull Incorporate Web 20 tools into daily instruction especially those that develop collaborative or social-based learning and provide unique opportunities for students to be content developers

bull Expand digital resources in the classroom to add context and relevancy to learning experiences through new media tools

bull Get beyond the classroom walls and make learning truly experiential such as using high tech science instrumentation and creating podcasts with content experts

Via John Pfluger

The Reality

US Public Schools

bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI

bull Less funding

bull Less Time

bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing

bull Teacher Proof curricula

bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc

bull Longer school days

bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism

bull Constant seeking of silver bullets

Independent Schools

bull Time

bull Resources

bull Streamlined bureaucracy

bull Organizational vision

bull Community Consensus

bull Administrative and collegial support

bull Authentic curriculum

bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills

bull Professional development

bull Teacher autonomy

bull Prepared students

bull Commitment to developing the whole child

bull Parental support

What do effective schools seem to have in common

bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON

bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

bull STRATEGIC PLANNING

bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD

Examples of Modernization

Digital Transformation

Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville NC

The Reality

US Public Schools

bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI

bull Less funding

bull Less Time

bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing

bull Teacher Proof curricula

bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc

bull Longer school days

bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism

bull Constant seeking of silver bullets

Independent Schools

bull Time

bull Resources

bull Streamlined bureaucracy

bull Organizational vision

bull Community Consensus

bull Administrative and collegial support

bull Authentic curriculum

bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills

bull Professional development

bull Teacher autonomy

bull Prepared students

bull Commitment to developing the whole child

bull Parental support

What do effective schools seem to have in common

bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON

bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

bull STRATEGIC PLANNING

bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD

Examples of Modernization

Digital Transformation

Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville NC

US Public Schools

bull Increased pressure via Race to the Top AYP RTI

bull Less funding

bull Less Time

bull Emphasis on standards and high stakes testing

bull Teacher Proof curricula

bull Less instruction in the arts World Languages etc

bull Longer school days

bull Technology seen as a content delivery Mechanism

bull Constant seeking of silver bullets

Independent Schools

bull Time

bull Resources

bull Streamlined bureaucracy

bull Organizational vision

bull Community Consensus

bull Administrative and collegial support

bull Authentic curriculum

bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills

bull Professional development

bull Teacher autonomy

bull Prepared students

bull Commitment to developing the whole child

bull Parental support

What do effective schools seem to have in common

bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON

bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

bull STRATEGIC PLANNING

bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD

Examples of Modernization

Digital Transformation

Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville NC

Independent Schools

bull Time

bull Resources

bull Streamlined bureaucracy

bull Organizational vision

bull Community Consensus

bull Administrative and collegial support

bull Authentic curriculum

bull Recognition of the Importance of 21st century skills

bull Professional development

bull Teacher autonomy

bull Prepared students

bull Commitment to developing the whole child

bull Parental support

What do effective schools seem to have in common

bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON

bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

bull STRATEGIC PLANNING

bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD

Examples of Modernization

Digital Transformation

Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville NC

What do effective schools seem to have in common

bull A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS TOWARDS CULTIVATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND IMPLEMENTING ROBUST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

bull THE SUCCESS OF ANY PROGRAM DEPENDS ON

bull VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

bull STRATEGIC PLANNING

bull COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

bull THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SCHOOL IS PRESSURED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING WORLD

Examples of Modernization

Digital Transformation

Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville NC

Examples of Modernization

Digital Transformation

Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville NC

Digital Transformation

Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville NC

Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville NC

Innovation

The School at ColumbiaNew York NY

bull K-8

bull Columbia University faculty and local kids

bull Innovation driven

bull 1 to 1 laptop program

bull 3 technologists plus tech staff

bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use

bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference

The School at ColumbiaNew York NY

bull K-8

bull Columbia University faculty and local kids

bull Innovation driven

bull 1 to 1 laptop program

bull 3 technologists plus tech staff

bull Extensive Google Apps for Education and new media use

bull Other field trip guides computer programming robotics conference

Known as ldquoTHErdquo

Don Buckley DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION

Inquiry

Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA

Inquiry

Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA

Science Leadership AcademyPhiladelphia PA

Educon 25

BURLEY SCHOOLChicago IL

Teacher Leadership

playdate13

playdate13

Design + 21st Century Skills

MAKER MOVEMENT

bull Make Magazine

bull Maker Faire

bull Maker Education

MAKER MOVEMENT

bull Make Magazine

bull Maker Faire

bull Maker Education

CoderDojo

BrightWorksSan Francisco CA

New Tech HighNapa CA

Leadership + Iteration

MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI

MERCY HIGH SCHOOLfarmington Hills MI

AdditionalModernizing Themes

Worthy of Exploration

Personalized Learning

Mobile Technologies

21st century skills

generational Diversity

Learningenvironments

Design Thinking

Cloud Computing

Textbook Revolution

CuratedLearning

New Media Literacies

FlippingThe

Classroom

Global Collaboration

Also think about gamification OER

Personalized Learning

Mobile Technologies

21st century skills

generational Diversity

Learningenvironments

Design Thinking

Cloud Computing

Textbook Revolution

CuratedLearning

New Media Literacies

FlippingThe

Classroom

Global Collaboration

Also think about gamification OER

21st Century Skills

A Pedagogical Shift

bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging

bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes

bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo

bull New literacies need to be taught strategically

bull Examples

bull developing a search mentality

bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)

bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

A Pedagogical Shift

bull New models of teaching and learning are emerging

bull Rigorous content + 21st century themes

bull ldquoSage on the stagerdquo to ldquoguide on the siderdquo

bull New literacies need to be taught strategically

bull Examples

bull developing a search mentality

bull Student personal learning networks (PLNs)

bull Standards and accountability still are important assessments need revision

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

4 Cs of the

Common Core Standards

The Global Achievement Gap

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence

Agility and Adaptability

Initiative and Entrepreneurialism

Effective Oral and Written Communication

Accessing and Analyzing Information

Curiosity and Imagination

Creating Innovators

The Global Achievement Gap

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence

Agility and Adaptability

Initiative and Entrepreneurialism

Effective Oral and Written Communication

Accessing and Analyzing Information

Curiosity and Imagination

Creating Innovators

Creating Innovators

Learning Environments

Wired UK

Wired UK

The Edgeless School

NYCrsquos iZone

1871com and Illinois Math and Science Academy

Chicago IL

YOUMediaChicago IL

GLOBAL COLLABORATION

A world class education system should call for

globally connected schools

Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006

bull The World is Flat

bull A Whole New Mind

bull Berlin amp Prague

bull Rethink Global Awareness

Classroom 20Link

A world class education system should call for

globally connected schools

Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006

bull The World is Flat

bull A Whole New Mind

bull Berlin amp Prague

bull Rethink Global Awareness

Classroom 20Link

Apple Distinguished EducatorsGlobal Awareness 2006

bull The World is Flat

bull A Whole New Mind

bull Berlin amp Prague

bull Rethink Global Awareness

Classroom 20Link

Classroom 20Link

The Global Education Conference and Network

httpglobaleducationconferencecom

Mission

The Global Education Conference Network is a community of practice where people connect and build the professional relationships necessary for effective collaboration across borders Via this social network educators and organizations from all over the world share conversations resources projects and initiatives with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness fostering global competency and inspiring action towards solving real-world problems Our ultimate goal is to help prepare students for a rapidly changing and complex world

GEC Network Features

bull Groups

bull Searchable member list

bull Latest activity

bull Discussion forums and blogs

bull Links to resources

bull Events

bull Project database

bull Videos and photos

GEC Network Features

bull Groups

bull Searchable member list

bull Latest activity

bull Discussion forums and blogs

bull Links to resources

bull Events

bull Project database

bull Videos and photos

2010 - Polar Bears International

CCSSO and Asia Societyrsquos PGL

bull New resource on global competence

bull Download a copy here

From Educating for Global Competence Preparing our Youth to Engage the World

Connect All SchoolsiEARN

WHY NOWoline73 Can you distill why globally connected classrooms are vital in 2010

Photo source

We have urgent problems that need to be addressed and in order to prepare our students to work on these problems we must connect them globally We must teach them how networked learning leads to networked problem solving

So what

21st century Skills The art of teaching comes through via the weaving of 21st century themes into core content Focus on inquiry and the thoughtful use of technology in classrooms It is not all about the tools

Learning Environments There has been an emphasis on educating the whole child Shift the discussion to address the whole learning environment Personalized learning for both students and teachers is important

Global Collaborations Itrsquos so easy to connect classrooms today Itrsquos essential that we bring the world into our classrooms and inspire students with the possibilities This is where you apply the tools

Further Explorations

ISTE Standards

Students Teachers and Administrators

So what

21st century Skills The art of teaching comes through via the weaving of 21st century themes into core content Focus on inquiry and the thoughtful use of technology in classrooms It is not all about the tools

Learning Environments There has been an emphasis on educating the whole child Shift the discussion to address the whole learning environment Personalized learning for both students and teachers is important

Global Collaborations Itrsquos so easy to connect classrooms today Itrsquos essential that we bring the world into our classrooms and inspire students with the possibilities This is where you apply the tools

Further Explorations

ISTE Standards

Students Teachers and Administrators

Further Explorations

ISTE Standards

Students Teachers and Administrators

ISTE Standards

Students Teachers and Administrators

GETideasorg

Design Share

GOOD Education

Ideas

bull Administrators can encourage experimentation by awarding small innovation Grants

bull Consider adding a Year of Innovation theme to your PD efforts (HT to Don Buckley)

bull Attend and host EdCamps Playdates and other informal unconferences

bull Leverage informal learning opportunities

bull Consider using after school time to experiment with Maker Spaces Coderdojos etc

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