microsoft education keynote - washington dc - november 9, 2011
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Keynote Presentation for the Microsoft Connected Learning Conference in Washington, DC on November 9, 2011TRANSCRIPT
“Own It, Guide It, Engage With It”Driving innovation in public education
Microsoft Connected Learning ConferenceNovember 9, 2011
CHRIS KENNEDYSuperintendent of Schools / CEO, West Vancouver School District
Some Thoughts on Digital Literacy, Personalization and EngagementPersonalized learning It’s not the tools . . . It’s the team
Credit: Scott McLeod – danngerouslyirrelevent.org
Our kids have tasted the honey
...to better prepare students for the
future there will be more emphasis on
key competencies like self-reliance,
critical thinking, inquiry, creativity,
problem solving, innovation, teamwork
and collaboration, cross-cultural
understanding, and technological
literacy. We can also connect students
more directly with the world outside of
school, with increased focus on
learning these skills across topic areas.
B.C. Ministry of Education
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MOBILE TECHNOLOGY CAN CHANGE LEARNING
GOOD WRITING STILL MATTERS
USING SOCIAL MEDIA NEEDS TO
BE TAUGHT
NETWORKS ARE ESSENTIAL
THE REAL WORLD IS ADDICTIVE
Mobile technology is a game changer
Don’t let there be any doubt:
Literacy might be changing, butgood writing still matters . . . and it maybe more important than ever
Even if you say students are native to technology, they still need our help
Networks matter – for kids and adults
No going back . . . they had seen what was possible with real-world learning
Why?
•Tell our
story in
our own
words
“Tell real stories from your own life in a way that is relevant and engaging to your audience.”
—Garr Reynolds
•Tell our
story in
our own
words
•Find new ways to connect
Newsp
aper Rad
io TV
Inter
net
Web
2.0
Mobile
The evolution of mass communications
•Tell our
story in
our own
words
•Find new ways to connect•Model continuous learning . . .
. . . for staff
and students
“If you build it . . . “
• Personally owned devices
• Open system
For all students, on any device, from anywhere
For all students, on any device, from anywhere
Communication and collaborationAt home and at school
Teachers help students manage the learningTasks, homework, assignments
Personalized web spacesDon’t want social tool – kids want to stay focused
Culture of YES
“Talk less. Listen more.”Daniel Pink
Where you can find me:
604-202-4379
@chrkennedy
Chris Kennedy
cultureofyes.ca
www.sd45.bc.ca