4. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Our discussion today: Review new data findings Learning in the 21st Century: A Trends Report A collaboration with Blackboard Inc. Gain new insights Stimulate new conversations Engage your participation in Speak Up 08
5. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Introducing today’s expert panelists: Janet Herdman North Kansas City Schools Melissa Higgs-Horwell South Central Ohio Computer Association Ann McMullan Klein Independent School District
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10. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Big questions this year: What are the views & aspirations of students, teachers and school leaders regarding online learning? Are those views changing? What can we learn from a variety of online learning implementations?
16. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – Teachers Teachers are also very interested in online learning – for their classroom and their own professional development.
21. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – School Leaders
22. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – School Leaders Schools and districts are implementing all kinds of online learning.
23. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – School Leaders
24. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – School Leaders Administrators say student engagement is #1 reason for online learning.
25. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – School Leaders Why offer or expand online learning? Student engagement 45% Scheduling alternatives 38% Offer personalized instruction 34% Teacher interest in teaching 33% Student requests 33%
26. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – School Leaders And face similar barriers to the implementation of other emerging technologies.
27. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – School Leaders Barriers to implementation: Funding 68% Need for PD 32% Digital equity 30% Integration into curriculum 28% Competing priorities 25%
28. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – Designing the 21 st Century School Online learning is an increasingly important component of the 21 st Century School.
29. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Key Findings – Designing the 21 st Century School
30. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Summary Key benefits of online learning in education today: Expansion of learning opportunities Personalization of learning Engagement in learning
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32. Speak Up 2008 Fall 2008 Have a voice in national discussions Learn about the ideas of your own stakeholders Inform your plans, budgets and programs Participating schools and districts get free online access to your own quantitative data – with national benchmark data
33. Trends Update: Speak Up 2007 Let’s hear from our expert panelists: Janet Herdman North Kansas City Schools Melissa Higgs-Horwell South Central Ohio Computer Association Ann McMullan Klein Independent School District
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