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MARYLAND’S FOURTH ANNUAL TEACHERS OF PROMISE INSTITUTE

Education 20/20 ~ Perspectives on Education

ChangeEmerging Technologies in Education

Speak Up 2009 Results

Julie EvansProject Tomorrow

April 23, 2010


Our discussion today

Learn: from key stakeholders about emerging technologies and education

Reflect: on your future practice

Create: new insights, conversations & networks


Our discussion today

Learn: from key stakeholders about emerging technologies and education

Reflect: on your future practice

Create: new insights, conversations & networks

Quick-Thinks

Table-Talks

Speak Up Research Project: Views of Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators &

Pre-Service Teachers


Annual national research project Online surveys + focus groups Open for all K-12 schools and schools of education Schools/districts/colleges get back their own data for planning and budgeting

Collect data ↔ Stimulate conversations K-12 Students, Teachers, Parents and Administrators + Pre-Service Teachers

Inform policies & programs Analysis and reporting – national reports, state reports, district reports Services: custom reports, consulting with districts and state agencies NCES back end database – provide statistically significant samplings

7 years of empowering authentic voices – since 2003: 1.6 million K-12 students 142,000 teachers 82,000 parents 10,500 school leaders 23,000 schools – from all 50 states, DC, American military base schools,

Canada, Mexico, Australia

What is Speak Up?

1.85 million respondents


Speak Up is facilitated annually by Project Tomorrow

Project Tomorrow

(www.tomorrow.org)

is the leading education nonprofit

organization dedicated to the

empowerment of student voices in

education.


Saluting our Speak Up 2009 Sponsors:


Thanks for the use of the classroom tools today!


Warm Up Quick-Think

Imagine you are going to spend a month on a deserted island.

What is the one “mobile technology”

you would need to havewith you?

Yes, solar power re-charging stations will be available on your island.


Warm Up Quick-Think

A. Smart phone

B. Handheld video game player

C. Laptop

D. Digital reader

E. MP3 player

F. Cordless hair curling or flat iron


Learning & Teaching with Technology

21st Century Skills: Digital Citizenship

Science/Math Instruction

Career Interests in STEM Fields and Teaching

Teacher Preparation Programs

Teacher Professional Development

Internet Safety

Emerging Technologies in the Classroom Mobile Devices, Online Learning, Digital

Content and E-textbooks Educational Games, Web 2.0 tools and

applications

Designing the Ultimate School

Speak Up survey question themes


Collect unique data from stakeholders

Give stakeholders a voice in national/state/provincial policy

Support specific initiatives such as digital content, online learning, mobile devices, 1:1 programs or new teacher professional development programs

Model for students the value of civic engagement and being part of a national discussion

Recognition as an innovation leader

Demonstrate to students, teachers and parents that their ideas are valued by their education leaders

Creating a new vision for the future of K-12 education

Why do schools & districts participate in Speak Up?


A student vision . . . .

“I believe that the purpose of education is not to make men carpenters, but to make carpenters men. To be competitive in a workplace that is changing and will change continuously throughout our careers, my peers and I need to be able to read and understand new information at a level never before prevalent. This should be, however, a familiar aim for the forces of academia, however, since what we must learn, in essence, is to learn.

I would ensure a broad and balanced education that exposes every student to rigorous inquiry in every discipline, from physics to pottery and makes them active participants in the process of inquiry and learning.”

(11th grader, Pittsburgh PA)


K-12 Students 299,677 Teachers 38,642 Pre-Service Teachers 1,987 Parents (in English & Spanish) 26,312 School/District Administrators 3,947 Schools / Districts 5757 / 1215

Top Participating States (# of participants)Top 12: TX, AZ, AL, CA, FL, MD, PA, NC, AR, MO, NY, IL

About Speak Up Schools:

97% public, 3% private

38% urban, 31% suburban, 32% rural

54% Title 1 eligible – indication of community poverty

42% majority-minority student population

National Speak Up 2009 Participation: 370,565


Speak Up 2009 participation:

K-12 Students 12,961

Teachers 2,136

Parents 507

School/District Administrators 163

Maryland “Speaks Up” about Education and Technology


Top Ten Recommendations from Students and Parents on

Leveraging Emerging Technologies to

Improve American Education

Release of the Speak Up 2009

National Findings:

K-12 Students & Parents

SU 2009 Congressional BriefingWashington DCMarch 16, 2010


Save the Date:

National Release of the 2009 Speak Up Data Findings from K-12 Teachers,

Administrators and Pre-Service Teachers (new this year!)

Wednesday, May 5, 201012 noon – 1:30 pm

Rayburn House Office Building - Room B339Presentation of Findings

National SpeakersPanel of EducatorsDiscussion & Lunch

RSVP:[email protected] x12


Key 2009 Finding:

A new uniquely “student vision” for leveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational productivity


Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning

Three Essential Elements in the Student Vision

Social–based learning

Un–tethered learning

Digitally–rich learning



Three Essential Elements


Students want to leverage emerging

communications and

collaboration tools to create personal

networks of experts





Students envision technology-

enabled learning that transcends

classroom walls





Students see the use of relevancy-

based digital tools, content and

resources as key to education

productivity


Speak Up 2009 Data Findings

Pre-service teachers “Speak Up”Quick-Think and Table-Talk

Teachers “Speak Up”Quick-Think and Table-Talk

Students “Speak Up” Quick-Think and Table-Talk


Our “Aspiring Teacher” Profile

69% in undergrad programs; 31% in grad programs

2/3rds say they are “extremely interested” in a teaching career

59% want to teach pre-school/elementary students

15% see themselves teaching math to secondary students

45% would be motivated to accept an assignment in a challenged community if loans would be forgiven


Our “Aspiring Teacher” Profile

74% consider their tech skills to be average – compared to their peers

30% have a smart phone; 83% have an MP3/iPod

83% regularly update their Facebook/MySpace page

1/3 have provided online support to a peer

1 out of 4 regularly contribute to a blog

Majority have taken an online class for school


Pre-service teachers “Speak Up”

Quick-Think

Besides classroom management and

discipline, what will be the most

significant challenge you will face

as a teacher?



Quick-Think Besides classroom management and discipline, what will be the most significant challenges you will face as a teacher?

A. Communications with parents

B. Developing students’ 21st century skills

C. Teaching at risk youth

D. Using technology within instruction

E. Getting supplies for my classroom

F. Helping students do well on standardized tests



Use of technology in teacher prep programs

Communications Writing assignments

Research Accessing digital content

Creating presentations Online class/tests/grades

≥ 50%



Use of technology in teacher prep programs

Communications Writing assignments

Research Accessing digital content

Creating presentations Online class/tests/grades

≥ 50%

Online communities Blogs/wikis

Learning mgment systems Virtual discussions

Online tutors Virtual reality

≤ 38%



Best way to learn about technology use in education

Top responses:

Field experiences 82%

Classroom observations 76%

Observing professors’ use 68%

From classmates 66%

Working with exemplary teachers 63%



What tech tools are you learning to use in your methods class?

Top vote getters:

Using productivity tools 53%

Creating presentations 44%

Creating e-portfolios 31%

Creating videos, podcasts and websites 28%

Gradebooks / Sharing student work 25%



What tech tools are you learning to use in your methods class?

Top vote getters:

Using productivity tools 53%

Creating presentations 44%

Creating e-portfolios 31%

Creating videos, podcasts and websites 28%

Gradebooks / Sharing student work 25%

Analyzing student achievement data – only 5%



What technology experiences would best prepare you?

Best Technology Experiences to Prepare New Teachers

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Incorporate mobile devices

Take online class

Be part of online PLC

Incorporate Web 2.0 tools

Use games

Create/use videos & podcasts

Use productivity software

Locate/use teaching aides

Incorporate digital media in lesson

Differentiate instruction

Adminstrators

Aspiring Teachers



What technologies would you like to use in your classroom to enhance student achievement?

Components of the Ultimate Classroom

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Games

Mobile devices

Digital resources

Computer projection

Online classes

Internet access

Collaboration tools

Digital media tools

Communications tools

Laptops

Interactive whiteboards

Adminstrators

Aspiring Teachers



Table-Talk

“As you think about your career, how will you define your

success as a teacher?”


Our Teacher Profile

81% classroom teachers

83% female

40% teach elementary; 49% secondary

Years of teaching experience: 1 to 3 years: 13% 4 to 10 years: 32% 11 to 15 years: 19% 16+ years: 36%

38% have a Masters degree in education


Our Teacher Profile

58% view their tech skills as average – compared to their peers (1/3 consider themselves advanced)

29% have a smart phone; 2 out of 3 have an iPod

Almost half regularly update their Facebook/MySpace page – up from 15% in 2008

22% have created a class website

1/3 have participated in a 100% online PD class; 22% have taken a blended online PD course


Teachers “Speak Up”

What technology are you using in your classroom to enhance student achievement?

Accessing the InternetCommunications tools

Computer projection Digital media tools

≥ 63%



What technology are you using in your classroom to enhance student achievement?

Accessing the InternetCommunications tools

Computer projection Digital media tools

Games (42%) Document camera (38%)

Interactive whiteboards (36%) Collaboration tools (27%)

Online textbooks (19%) Mobile devices (10%)

E-portfolios (10%) Virtual simulations (5%)

≥ 63%

≤ 42%



How do you use technology to facilitate learning?

Uses of technology for learning

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Track effort vs. achievement

Students create movies

Conduct investigations

Facilitate collaboration

Share exemplary student work

Set student objectives

Create physical models

Provide feedback to students

Homework and practice

2009

2008



Quick-Think

Besides lack of time, what are the major

obstacles you face using technology in

your school?



Quick-Think Besides time, what are the major obstacles you face using technologyin your school?

A. Lack of computers

B. District policies about tech use

C. Internet is too slow

D. School filters and firewalls block websites I need

E. Technology support

F. I don’t know how to use the technology


Quick-Think Besides time, what are the major obstacles you face using technology in your school?

Maryland Teachers say:

Obstacles to using tech @ school

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Lack of computers

District policies

Can't use own devices

Internet access is slow

Lack of training

School filters or firewalls

Technology support

National Teachers

MD Teachers



How would you like your district to use technology to create professional learning communities?

Ideas for online PLCs

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Use videoconferencing with experts

Podcasts to share teaching topics

Use blogs for best-practices

Provide access to student data

Provide resource repository

Provide graduate courses

Provide collaboration tools

Provide online courses

2009

2008



What kinds of digital resources are you using in “your classroom?”

Types of digital resources

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Virtual labs

Simulations

Animations

Online textbooks

Podcasts or Video

Real-time data

Games

Online curriculum

Software to develop skills

Teaching aides

In Service Teachers

Aspiring Teachers



What is the best way to evaluate the quality of digital resources?

Top responses:

Teacher evaluation of the materials 46%

Materials are created by practicing teachers 42%

Referred by a colleague 40%

Student achievement with the materials 33%


Maryland Teachers “Speak Up”

How has the use of technology improved your effectiveness as a teacher?

Top responses:

Better organized 44%

More productive 41%

Facilitating student centered learning 31%

Creating more interactive lessons 31%

Have time to differentiate instruction 29%

Creating more relevant lessons 28%


Maryland Teachers “Speak Up”

How has your use of technology within instruction impacted your students?

Top responses:

More motivated to learn 44%

Developing creativity 30%

More participation in discussions 26%

Applying knowledge to practical problems 24%

Developing problem-solving/critical thinking skills 20%

Working together more often 20%



Table-Talk

“How will you use student achievement data and formative

assessments to personalize learning?


Our Maryland Student Profile

65% of students in grades 6-12 say their tech skills are average, compared to their peers

Most popular uses of technology for schoolwork: research, writing assignments, accessing class information, communications and creating

presentations and videos

Additionally, 35% of high school students say they use their social networking site to collaborate with classmates on school projects

44% of students grades 6-8 saying they would learn more if content was in a game format


Our Maryland Student Profile

Maryland students have a lot of personal devices that they would like to use in school

Personal device

K-2 Gr 3-5 Gr 6-8 Gr 9-12

Laptop 27% 28% 47% 44%

Cell phone 19% 31% 54% 56%

Smart phone 7% 21% 28% 32%

MP 3 40% 46% 71% 73%


Sampling of Key Findings: Speak Up 2003 - 2009

Persistent digital disconnect between students and educators/parents

Students’ frustrations with the lack of meaningful technology use in school

Spectrum of digital native-ness Students are a “Digital Advance Team” for

us Rapid adoption and adaption of emerging

technologies Introducing the “Free Agent Learner”


Introducing the “Digital Advance Team”

Today’s K-12 Students

Adopting/adapting technologies for learning

Tech trend setters

Their use predicts widespread acceptance

Out of school use drives in school use

Pace car for others

Teachers ultimately catch up





Students want to leverage emerging

communications and

collaboration tools to create personal

networks of experts


Students’ use of collaboration and communications tools for school work





Students envision technology-

enabled learning that transcends

classroom walls


Students’ suggested use of mobile devices for learning purposes

31%

37%

48%

55%

56%

70%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Play educational games

Take videos of class presentations orexperiments

Access online textbooks

Work on projects with classmates

Take notes or record lectures

Look up information on Internet

G9-12

G6-8


Students believe that mobile devices can also enhance personal productivity

40%

42%

43%

44%

48%

52%

53%

58%

64%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Upload/download to portal

Create/share documents or media

Access social networking

Learn about school activities

Online textbooks

Communicate with teachers

Organize schoolwork

Receive reminders & alerts

Communicate with classmates

G9-12

G6-8


Parents’ beliefs about the potential benefits of using mobile devices for instructional purposes

Increases student engagement 43%

Prepares students for world of work 41%

Extends school day for learning 38%

Provides access to online textbooks 37%

Improves teacher-parent-student communications 35%


Teachers’ beliefs about the potential benefits of using mobile devices for instructional purposes

Increases student engagement 50%

Prepares students for world of work 40%

Extends school day for learning 36%

Improves teacher-parent-student communications 36%

Personalizes instruction 29%


Teachers’ biggest concern about using mobile devices at school

While 50% of teachers say that the greatest benefit to using mobile devices:

increases student engagement in school and learning

67% say their biggest concern however

is students will be distracted doing other things (texting, surfing, games)


Parents’ willingness to purchase mobile devices for their child to use at school





Students see the use of relevancy-

based digital tools, content and

resources as key to education

productivity


What if you could design a new online textbook. What features and functionality would be important to you?

Three themes:

Interactive and relevant

Facilitate collaboration

Personalize learning


Students want their online textbooks to be interactive and relevant


Students want their online textbooks to have tools that facilitate collaboration


Students want to use their digital textbooks to personalize learning

43%

49%

48%

53%

52%

60%

66%

86%

63%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Writing tools

Self-paced tutorials

Organizational tools

Powerpointpresentations

Download tocellphone

Quizzes/Assessments

Search by terms

Calculator

Electronichighlights/notes

G9-12

G6-8



Three Essential Elements in the Student Vision





Maryland Students “Speak Up”

Why is math important to your future?

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Math is not important

I don't like math

Get good grades

Develop PS/CT skills

Get a job

Get into college

Gr 9-12

Gr 6-8

Gr 3-5



Quick-Think

How would you like to learn math?



Quick-Take How do you want to learn math?

A. Doing textbook problems

B. Helping other students learn math

C. Solving real world problems

D. Playing online or computer games

E. Discussing problems with classmates

F. Learning from a teacher who is excited about math



How students want to learn math

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Real world problem solving

Discussing with classmates

Helping other students

Teacher excited about math

Textbook problems

Simulations

Online games

Gr 9-12

Gr 6-8

Gr 3-5



Career Interests

Student interest in STEM careers

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Maybe/somewhatinterested

No, notinterested

Yes, interested

Gr 9-12

Gr 6-8



Career Interests

Student interest in a teaching career

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

No, not interested

Maybe/somew hatinterested

Yes, interested

Gr 9-12

Gr 6-8


Imagine you are designing the ultimate school for

21st century learners.

Which of these technology tools or strategies do

you think holds the greatest potential for

increasing student achievement and success?



Top responses in 2009: Maryland studentsStudents design the ultimate school for 21st century learning

1. Digital media tools2. Communications tools3. Collaboration tools4. Games5. Digital resources6. Online classes7. Online textbooks8. E-portfolios9. Laptops for each student10. Mobile devices

Social based learningUn-tethered learningDigitally rich learning


Continuing “digital disconnects”

Spectrum of digital native-ness

Multiple “computers” in the backpack

Embracing & adapting new

technologies

Anytime, anyplace, anywhere, any

pace learning

Other trends we are watching


Self directed learning for student &

teacher Everyone is a content developer Make it relevant to me! Blend of informal & formal learning

opps Beyond engagement to productivity

benefits “Long tail” of training & education

Other trends we are watching


Maryland Students Want to Have a Voice, too

How would you like to be more involved in education

decisions at your school?

86% would like to be more involved

• Have class discussions

• Give input through Speak Up and other surveys

• Share ideas online with other students

• Be part of a club that researches problems & presents ideas

• Be part of a student advisory group for the principal

• Set up a blog and wiki to share ideas

• Make presentations to the school board


Introducing the “Digital Advance Team”

Today’s K-12 Students

Adopting/adapting technologies for learning

Tech trend setters

Their use predicts widespread acceptance

Out of school use drives in school use

Pace car for others

Teachers ultimately catch up


Recommendations from the“Digital Advance Team”

Are we listening? Are we ready?

Learning that is

• Enabled• Engaging• Empowered


Recommendations from the“Digital Advance Team”

Are we listening? Are we ready?

Learning that is

• Enabled• Engaging• Empowered

How do we get there?


Students “Speak Up”

Table Talk Time

“What makes a great teacher a great teacher?”


National Speak Up Findings

Additional data analysis from Speak Up 2009

Presentations, podcasts and webinars

Reports and white papers

Information about other services

Information about Speak Up 2010

More Speak Up? www.tomorrow.org


Save the Date:

National Release of the 2009 Speak Up Data Findings from K-12 Teachers,

Administrators and Pre-Service Teachers (new this year!)

Wednesday, May 5, 201012 noon – 1:30 pm

Rayburn House Office Building - Room B339Presentation of Findings

National SpeakersPanel of EducatorsDiscussion & Lunch

RSVP:[email protected] x12


More data and reports are available on

our website: www.tomorrow.org

Julie EvansProject Tomorrow

[email protected] x15

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