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K-12 Districts are transitioning to Digital Learning Environments where digital learning and teaching are prevalent - are post-secondary institutions ready for these digital learners?
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The Future of Education – Today!
T. D’AmicoMay 28, 2014
The iGeneration
Is post-secondary ready for these digital learners?
K-12 Digital transformation
K-12 learners
K-12 Learning environments
Trends and the impact on post-secondary education
Learning Outcomes
A look back …
Video Link
Technology and Education…
Wheredowe
start
Information Technology Silo
Information Technology Silo“It is now clear that one of the major goals that education must add to its list of purposes, is computer literacy. The world of the very near future requires that all of us have some understanding of the processes and uses of computers”
- 1981
Dr. Bette Stephenson
Ottawa Catholic School Board in 2010
Overhead projectors – minimal LCDs
Ottawa Catholic School Board in 2010
Minimal Interactive white boards
Ottawa Catholic School Board in 2010
Student withdrawal to use technology
Ottawa Catholic School Board in 2010
No central repository of resources
Ottawa Catholic School Board in 2010
Slow and unreliable network
Ottawa Catholic School Board in 2010
Lockdown philosophy – Filter/Block
Ottawa Catholic School Board in 2010
Wireless routers in some classes
Ottawa Catholic School Board in 2010
1 desktop computer in each class
Perfect storm in mid 2000’sFear and CautionFear and Caution
Perfect storm in mid 2000’sFear and CautionFear and CautionCuriosity and ExplorationCuriosity and Exploration
Perfect storm in mid 2000’sFear and CautionFear and CautionCuriosity and ExplorationCuriosity and Exploration
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, iPhoneFacebook, Twitter, YouTube, iPhone
When it came to TechnologyWhen it came to Technology
K-12 tried to keep
the world out!
What’s different this time?What’s different this time?
The world has changed and there is no turning back
A minute on the InternetA minute on the Internet
Video source
Is this the minute in the classroom or ‘lecture hall’ ?
Is this the minute in the classroom or ‘lecture hall’ ?
Internet ‘live’ Statistics!Internet ‘live’ Statistics!
Access live stats
1. Irresistibly engaging
4 Key Drivers of Technology Success
2. Elegantly efficient and easy to use
4 Key Drivers of Technology Success
3. Technologically ubiquitous - 24/7
4 Key Drivers of Technology Success
4. Steeped in real- life problem solving
4 Key Drivers of Technology Success
Canadian Education Association Study
Tell them from me - survey5 types of students5 types of students
Survey report
1. Engaged
2. Disengaged
3. Disconnected
4. Struggling
5. Alientated
Survey Results
Students are the focusStudents are the focus
•
• Focus Groups• Work with Partners• Environmental scan• Inter-departmental
Changes in Teacher Practice
Increased Student Engagement
Increased Student Achievement
Connections
• Multiple entry points for staff
• Infrastructure
• Governance
• Pedagogy
• Learning environment
• Equity for all
• Digital citizenship
Link
Link
Focus on the 4Cs
Critical Thinking
Communication
Collaboration
CreativityWith and without technology
Skills focus - not devicesSkills focus - not devices
Wheredo
we go next?
21st CenturyLearningSchoolBoard
21st Century
Learning
Innovation Focus
Who are these kids anyways?
Beginning next year (Sept. 2014) our
H.S. students entering grade 9 were born in the
year 2000!
Creativity and Innovation
Do we value Left brain – Right brain equally?
Ontario Students – Today!
Link
New communication channels
Social LearningSocial Learning
Social Media Policy
MythDigital Natives
Digital Immigrants
K-12 learning environmentK-12 learning environment
•Network Stability
• Increased Bandwidth
• Enterprise Wireless
•Cloud Storage and services
• Bring Your Own Device
• Tablets (iPads)
• Chromebooks
•Network Stability
• Increased Bandwidth
• Enterprise Wireless
•Cloud Storage and services
• Bring Your Own Device
• Tablets (iPads)
• Chromebooks
K-12 learning environmentK-12 learning environment•Laptops / SmartBoards / LCD projectors
•Change in teacher practice
• Skype / Hangouts
• Digital resources
• Learning Commons transformation
• Move away from computer labs
•Laptops / SmartBoards / LCD projectors
•Change in teacher practice
• Skype / Hangouts
• Digital resources
• Learning Commons transformation
• Move away from computer labs
WiFi is now an expectation for learning and socializing
New School DesignNew School Design
• •Wireless•SmartBoard/LCD in classes
•Modular flexible furniture (no traditional student desks)
•Learning Commons (books/digital resources)
•Assisted listening technology
•Building systems as teaching opportunity
Purposeful DesignPurposeful Design
• •HVAC and solar displayed for students and teachers
•Boiler room visible to community and equipment colour coded for display
•Folding walls for team teaching and collaboration
•Multiple teaching walls/white/tack boards
•See through flooring for teaching purposes
Classrooms and Pods
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Learning Commons Video
Not every challenge is financialNot every challenge is financial
Innovation – Power of Networks
Video Link
A new Generation of LearnersA new Generation of Learners
Gr. 4 Mystery hangoutwith students in Brazil
A new Generation of LearnersA new Generation of Learners
Kindergarten students using voice search on a Chromebook to learn French
A new Generation of LearnersA new Generation of Learners
4 year olds using iPadsand QR codes to simulatebuying and selling
Specialist High Skills Major ProgramSpecialist High Skills Major Program
• Where
dowe
start?
• Information & Communication Technology
• Arts and Culture
•Horticulture & Landscaping
•Energy
•Non-Profit
• Health and Wellness
•Justice, Community Safety, and Emergency Services
•Environment
•Transportation
•Sports
Current Educational Technology TrendsCurrent Educational Technology Trends
Open Education Resources
Mobile Learning Social Learning
Game based learning
Digital Literacy
Blended Learning
Inquiry Learning & Math
The new math…
Video Link
Upcoming Educational Technology TrendsUpcoming Educational Technology Trends
Movement away from textand … grades
Competency based learning
Personalized Learning
Post-SecondaryPost-Secondary
Preparing a digitally literate workforce
Transition Support
