1. © Project Tomorrow 2010 SU 2009 Congressional Briefing Washington DC March 16, 2010 Top Ten Recommendations from Students and Parents on Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Improve American EducationRelease of the Speak Up 2009 National Findings:K-12 Students & Parents

2. © Project Tomorrow 2010 “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) The reason we are here today

3. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Today’s Agenda Welcomes Julie Evans, Project Tomorrow Jessie Woolley-Wilson, Blackboard Inc. Remarks Karen Cator, US Department of Education Release of National Julie Evans Findings Panel Discussion Elementary, middle and high school Q & A students from Maryland, Pennsylvania & Virginia Closing Mick Adkisson, SMART Technologies

4. © Project Tomorrow 2010 What is Speak Up? 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 1.85 million respondents

5. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Speak Up is facilitated annually by Project Tomorrow (formerly known as NetDay) Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) is the leading education nonprofit organization dedicated to the empowerment of student voices in education.

6. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Saluting our Speak Up 2009 Sponsors:

7. © Project Tomorrow 2010 And the 75+ other national education and business associations & nonprofit groups that promote Speak Up to their stakeholders, members & affiliates. Thank you to our 2009 National Champion Outreach Partners:

8. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Jessie Woolley-Wilson President, K-12 and K-20 Strategy Blackboard Inc. Welcome

9. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Karen Cator Director, Office of Education Technology US Department of Education Remarks

10. © Project Tomorrow 2010 SU 2009 Congressional Briefing Washington DC March 16, 2010 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

12. Teachers 38,642

13. Pre-Service Teachers 1,987

14. Parents (in English & Spanish) 26,312

15. School/District Administrators 3,947

16. Schools / Districts 5757 / 1215Top 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

18. 21st Century Skills: Digital Citizenship

19. Math Instruction & Career Interests in STEM and Teaching

20. Professional Development

21. Internet Safety

22. Education Continuity – Administrators’ Challenges

23. Emerging Technologies in the Classroom

24. Mobile Devices, Online Learning, Digital Content / E-textbooks

25. Educational Games, Web 2.0 tools and applications

27. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Speak Up 2009 National Findings: K-12 Students & Parents Let’s set some context Learn about a new student vision Discuss the recommendations of students and parents

28. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Let’s set some context Speak Up Question: Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and services would have the greatest positive impact on your learning?

29. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Speak Up Question: Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and services would have the greatest positive impact on your learning? In what year were these the top three responses from students? Fast, wireless Internet access throughout the school Computer labs that stay open after school and on weekends New computers throughout the school so students could go online whenever they want

30. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Speak Up Question: Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and services would have the greatest positive impact on your learning? A. 2009 B. 2007 C. 2005 D. 2003

31. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Speak Up Question: Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which technology tools and services would have the greatest positive impact on your learning? A. 2009 B. 2007 C. 2005 D. 2003 2003

32. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Sampling of Key Findings: Speak Up 2003 - 2009 Persistent digital disconnect between students and adults Students’ frustrations with the lack of technology use in school Spectrum of digital native-ness Students as a “Digital Advance Team” Rapid adoption and adaption of emerging technologies Introducing the “Free Agent Learner”

33. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Top responses in 2009: Students design the ultimate school for 21st century learning Communications tools (60%) Digital media tools (60%) Games and simulations (60%) Online textbooks (57%) Mobile computer for every student (57%) Interactive whiteboards (53%) Collaboration tools (51%) Digital resources (51%) Mobile devices (51%) Tools to help organize schoolwork (49%) Campus wide Internet access (49%) Online classes (48%)

34. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Putting the puzzle pieces together Persistent digital disconnect Frustration with school tech obstacles Aspirations for 21st century learning Millennial culture Free Agent Learner activities Perceived lack of relevancy in school Use of emerging technologies

35. © Project Tomorrow 2010 A new uniquely “student vision” for leveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational productivity Result

36. © Project Tomorrow 2010 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

37. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future:Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements Social Based Learning Students want to leverage emerging communications and collaboration tools to create personal networks of experts

38. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future:Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements Un–tethered learning Students envision technology-enabled learning that transcends classroom walls

39. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future:Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Three Essential Elements Digitally–rich learning Students see the use of relevancy-based digital tools, content and resources as key to education productivity

40. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future:Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Social–based learning Students want to leverage emerging communications and collaboration tools to create personal networks of experts

41. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Social based learningStudents are “Free Agent” learners: Using technology tools on their own for learning

42. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Social based learningStudents’ use of technology for communication and collaboration outside of school.

43. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Social based learningStudents’ use of collaboration and communications tools for school work 51% 34% 21% 12% What percentage of middle school students use their social networking site to collaborate with peers on schoolwork and projects?

44. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Social-based learningStudents use of collaboration and communications tools for school work

45. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Social-based learningExample within curriculum: Math and STEM Career Exploration What would be most helpful for you in learning math? “Discussing how to solve problems with my classmates” “Helping other students with their math problems” 47% Grade 6-8 students 40% Grade 9-12 students

46. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Social-based learningExample within curriculum: Math and STEM career exploration How would you like to learn about STEM careers? “Meeting successful role models” “Talking to professionals about their jobs” “Working with mentors”

47. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future:Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Un–tethered learning Students envision technology-enabled learning that transcends classroom walls

48. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learning Mobile Devices: Students have access to a variety of electronic devices

49. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learningStudents’ suggested use of mobile devices for learningpurposes

50. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learningStudents believe that mobile devices can also enhance personal productivity

51. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learning

52. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learning Teachers’ biggest concerns about using mobile devices at school 50% of teachers say that the greatest benefit = increases student engagement in school and learning 67% of teachers say biggest concern= students will be distracted

53. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learning Parents’ willingness to purchase mobile devices for their child to use at school A. 63% B. 42% C. 29% D. 16% What percentage of parents would be willing to purchase a mobile device for their child to use at school if the school allowed for their use within instruction?

54. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learningParents willingness to purchase mobile devices for their child to use at school

55. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learningStudents have a growing interest in taking online classes

56. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Un-tethered learningStudents speak up about the value of online classes

57. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our Future:Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning Digitally–rich learning Students see the use of relevancy-based digital tools, content and resources as key to education productivity

58. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learningStudents’ use of digital resources for schoolwork

59. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learningStudents use of digital resources outside of school Pre-schoolers Elementary students K-2 Elementary students Gr 3-5 Middle school students Gr 6-8 High school students Gr 9-12 Which school age group are the most active in terms of uploading and downloading digital media to the Internet?

60. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learningStudents use of digital resources outside of school

61. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learning Students value the use of games for learning

62. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learningParents also perceive value in the use of games for learning

63. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learning Students’ desires for the features and functionality of online textbooks Three themes: Interactive and relevant Facilitate collaboration Personalize learning

64. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learning Students want their online textbooks to be interactive and relevant

65. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learningStudents want their online textbooks to have tools to facilitate collaboration

66. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Digitally-rich learningStudents want to use their digital textbooks to personal learning

67. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Having a voice How would you like to be more involved in education decisions at your school? 82% 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

68. © Project Tomorrow 2010 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

69. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Creating Our FutureTop Ten Recommendations Embrace social-based learning Incorporate online collaboration tools Experiment with using student mobile devices within instruction Realize that it is not just about engagement – productivity wins! Help parents with their Internet concerns Provide students with information about online classes Leverage digital resources to increase relevancy of content Think creatively about the use of games in school Understand that online textbooks are really about interaction Engage students in local and national discussions

70. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Sophia AmbergerJack Morgan 5th Grade Student 5th Grade Student Brandi Moore Izzan Yussoff 7th Grade Student 8th Grade Student Jill Luoma-OverstreetJames “J.J.” Wanda 10th Grade Student 10th Grade Student Ceci GalloglyWasiq Shei 12th Grade Student 12th Grade Student Meet our panel of experts

71. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Mick Adkisson Manager, Education Advocacy SMART Technologies Closing remarks

72. © Project Tomorrow 2010 More Speak Up? www.tomorrow.org 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

73. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Save the Date

74. © Project Tomorrow 2010 Thank you for your participation in today’s Congressional Briefing. Julie Evans Project Tomorrow jevans@tomorrow.org 949-609-4660 x15 Copyright Project Tomorrow 2010. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.