This document summarizes a presentation on digital learning in international schools given by Dr. Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow and Dr. Kari Stubbs of BrainPOP. It discusses new research on how international schools are using digital tools to impact student learning. The presentation included insights from education leaders in international schools and discussion of best practices for digital learning leadership. The document outlines components of the presentation, including new research data on digital learning in international schools and contributions from Twitter participants.

1. Leadership
for Digital
Learning
Near and Far:
The View from
International Schools
Dr. Julie Evans
@JulieEvans_PT
CEO, Project Tomorrow
Dr. Kari Stubbs
@KariStubbs
Vice President, BrainPOP
June 27, 2016

2. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Today’s big questions:
o How are international schools leveraging digital tools
and innovative practices to impact student learning?
o What are best practices for digital learning
leadership – in international schools specifically?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings?
o How can we continue today’s learning by developing
a leadership playlist for extended learning?

3. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Session components:
o New research data on digital learning in
international schools
o Insights from selected education leaders
within international schools
o Your contributions via Twitter and
discussion

4. (c) Project Tomorrow 2016

5. @JulieEvans_P
T
@KariStubbs
#ISTE2016
#intlschools
Use your
devices to tweet
your ideas or
comments
during today’s
session
(c) Project Tomorrow 2016

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8. { Chief Executive Officer,
Project Tomorrow
Dr. Julie Evans
@JulieEvans_ PT
jevans@tomorrow.org

9. Project Tomorrow – Highlights from our Global Work

10. We are also honored to have joining us online:
Dr. Matt Harris @MattHarrisEdD
Deputy Head of Learning Technologies
British School of Jakarta

12. @JulieEvans_P
T
@KariStubbs
#ISTE2016
#intlschools
Please tweet:
Your country
and/or state
Your role
(c) Project Tomorrow 2016

13. Let’s start off with some thoughts from another
international school educator:
Dr. Wayne Burnett @WayneBu
Deputy Head of Primary
German European School in Singapore

14. And with additional insights to jumpstart our
discussion:
Dr. Wayne Burnett @WayneBu
Deputy Head of Primary
German European School in Singapore

15. (c) Project Tomorrow 2016
Twitter Report

16. Part Two

18. Imagine you are going
to spend a month on a
deserted island.
What is the one mobile technology
you would want to have with you?
Yes, some solar power re-charging stations will be
available on your island.

19. What is the one mobile technology
you would want to have with you?
A. Smart phone
B. Tablet
C. Laptop
D. Digital reader
E. Personal Margarita
Blender
#intlschools
@JulieEvans_PT
@KariStubbs

20. Without data, you
are just another
person with an
opinion.
W. Edward Deming

21. New Research Project:
Speak Up for International Schools
 Extension of very successful US-based Speak Up Project
 Since 2003, 4.5 million K-12 students, educators and paren
 New collaboration with BrainPOP and ISTE
 Goal: to learn about digital learning in international schools
 Goal: to share results as exemplars of leadership practices
 Facilitated online surveys about digital learning
 Pilot implementation – Spring 2016
 Surveys for students, teachers and administrators
 Over 2,200 surveys submitted from international schools

22. Speak Up for International Schools
Focus of preliminary findings:
o How students are using digital tools for
learning
o Mobile device usage and valuation of that
usage
o From print to pixel – use of games and
movies within learning
o Impact of technology use on learning

23. Current uses of digital tools for learning
Four types of usage by students:
 In school:
o teacher directed
o student self – initiated
 Out of school time:
o supporting schoolwork
o supporting personal learning

24. Digital Activities
Students in
international
schools
Take tests online 67%
Use mobile apps for learning 65%
Create videos/movies to show
what I know
60%
Use online textbooks 52%
Watch videos/movies in class 46%
Digital learning – teacher facilitated usage by
students

25. Digital Activities
Students in
international
schools
Use mobile to look up info in
class
72%
Text classmates for help 67%
Take notes on mobile device 63%
Take photos of assignments/text
book pages
61%
Find videos to support learning 49%
Digital learning – student self-initiated usage

26. Mobile device usage and valuation
Students have regular access to mobile
devices:
o 73% of lower secondary students use their own
devices
o 59% of primary students use a tablet provided by their
school
Students say mobile device use is important
75% of students say that being able to use a mobile
device (laptop, tablet, Chromebook) during the school
day to support learning is important

27. From print to pixel – use of games and
movies within learning
56% of primary students say they play
video, online or digital games to help with
learning
55% of teachers say they are using game-
based environments in their classroom

28. From print to pixel – use of games and
movies within learning
Why games? Benefits of games
within learning
Primary Lower
Secondary
Makes it easier to understand
difficult concepts
64% 66%
Makes the subject more interesting 49% 66%
School would be more fun 43% 62%
Improve my thinking and problem
solving skills
45% 49%
Games adapt to my skill level 38% 46%
Games connect content to real
world
30% 37%
In charge of learning process 31% 35%

29. From print to pixel – use of games and
movies within learning
Lower secondary students:
In what subject have you
watched a video or movie to
help with schoolwork?

30. Students say:
1.Science (82%)
2. History (72%)
3.Mathematics (55%)
4.English (55%)
5.Geography (52%)
In what subject have you watched a video
or movie to help with schoolwork?

31. Teachers’ purposes for using videos or
movies
Why videos or movies?
Purposes
Teachers in
international
schools
Teachers in US
schools
Activate students’ prior
knowledge
78% 69%
Illustrate a difficult
concept
75% 59%
Introduce a lesson or
unit
73% 68%
Increase student
engagement
70% 65%
Facilitate a class
discussion
68% 62%
Offer an alternative 64% 46%

32. As a result of using technology, I am …
Student view: impact of technology on
learning
Developing creativity skills
Collaborating with other students more
More likely to complete homework assignments
Learning in a way that fits my learning style
Learning at my own pace
Gaining a better understanding of class materials
Developing critical thinking and problem solving sk
In control of my learning

33. New Research Project:
Speak Up for International Schools
Next steps:
o Development of a report on the results
o Sharing the results in other conferences
o Creation of a “Speak Up for International
Schools Advisory Council”
o Identification of new partner schools
o Planning for 2017 Speak Up for International
Schools – surveys open in January

34. Let’s learn from another international school
educator:
Davey Neil @daveyneil
Shanghai American School

35. Welcoming Dr. Harris to this discussion:
Dr. Matt Harris @MattHarrisEdD
Deputy Head of Learning Technologies
British School of Jakarta

36. New perspectives from this innovative
international school educator:
Davey Neil @daveyneil
Shanghai American School

37. More insights from Dr. Burnett
Dr. Wayne Burnett @WayneBu
Deputy Head of Primary
German European School in Singapore

38. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Today’s big questions:
o How are international schools leveraging digital tools
and innovative practices to impact student learning?
o What are best practices for digital learning
leadership – in international schools specifically?
o What can we learn from the experiences of
educators in international school settings?
o How can we continue today’s learning by developing
a leadership playlist for extended learning?

39. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/Leadershipfo
rDigitalLearning_ISTE2016.html

40. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
Let’s create together a new Digital Leadership Pla
 3 Big Questions
 Contribute via Twitter OR Google Doc OR
email to Julie or Kari
 Contributions will be posted on the
extended resources page
 Model collaborative professional learning
and add your ideas today!

41. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
Let’s create together a new Digital Leadership Pla
 3 Big Questions
1. What is your definition of “Digital
Leadership?”
2. What practices have you employed to create
a digital vision or direction for your school?
3. What resources (articles, TEDTalks, books,
presentations) would you recommend to
other leaders on their professional journey?

42. Leadership for Digital Learning Near and Far
Extended Learning Resources
Let’s create together a new Digital Leadership Pla
 Send contributions:
1. Twitter: use hashtag #intlschools
2. Google doc: http://bit.ly/28X77UN
3. Email:
jevans@tomorrow.org
kstubbs@brainpop.com

43. Your
thoughts,
ideas,
questions

44. Thank you for joining this discussion today!
Dr. Kari Stubbs
BrainPOP
@karistubbs
kstubbs@brainpop.com
Dr. Julie Evans
Project Tomorrow
@JulieEvans_PT
jevans@tomorrow.org