2007 AEP SUMMIT FOCUS FORWARD: PUBLISHING AT THE SPEED OF CHANGE Sunday, June 10-Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Washington, D.C

2007 AEP SUMMIT

FOCUS FORWARD: PUBLISHING AT THE SPEED OF

CHANGESunday, June 10-Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Washington, D.C.www.aepweb.org

Students, Teachers and Parents Speak Up about Technology & Learning for the 21st Century

Creating New Opportunities for Education Publishers

2007 AEP SummitJune 12, 2007Julie Evans

“Technology has changed the way I deliver content to students and the

products I expect back from students. The use of technology is more consistent with how the students interact with the world and with what will be expected of

them in the future.”

High School Science Teacherwith 16 + years of teaching experience

Daviess County, Kentucky

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Project Tomorrow (formerly known as NetDay) - a national education nonprofit organization

Our strengths:

• Provide national leadership to improve STEM education

• Incubate and replicate STEM programs that engage

K-12 students

• Leverage online tools and resources to build local

capacities

• Conduct national research to inform and stimulate new

discussions around STEM topics


Project Tomorrow 2007 Programs & Initiatives

Science Docent Program

Regional Innovation Initiative with high tech industry

Student Voices Resource Center

NSF National Science Digital Library “Project TestDrive”

Speak Up National Research Project


Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents

• Annual national research project– Online surveys– Open for all K-12 schools– Schools/districts get their own data for planning and budgeting

• Collect data ↔ Stimulate conversations– Students, Teachers, Parents and . . . . (what’s new for 2007?)

• Inform policies & programs– Analysis and reporting– Services: custom reports, consulting with schools, Speak Up Your Way!

• Since 2003:– 795,000 K-12 students– 48,000 teachers– 15,000 parents– 10,000 schools – all 50 states, DC + DOD schools


Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006

2006 Sponsors & Partners

Advanced Network & Services, Inc.

And 100+ national and regional nonprofit partners



Participation Overview:

232,781 K-12 students, 21,272 teachers & 15,316 parents Students: Elementary (pre K-Gr 5) – 43%

Middle School (Gr 6-8) – 35% High School (Gr 9-12) – 21%

50% Girls – 50% Boys

Teachers: 80% - Classroom assignment36% - 4 to 15 years experience42% - have Masters’ Degree

Parents:29% member of a PTA/PTO/Booster Club13% volunteer regularly @ school



Participation Overview:

All 50 states, DC, Canada, Mexico & American DOD schools

Top 10 states: TX, IL, CA, MD, AL, NC, FL, MA, VA, MI Top School District: Chicago Public Schools

School demographics*: 2800 schools

96% public schools – 4% private schools

Urban (1/3) Rural (1/3) Suburban (1/3)

% of schools that are Title 1 eligible = 41%

% of schools w/majority minority school population = 43%

* NCES Common Core of Data 2003/2004



• This year’s survey question themes:

Learning & Teaching with Technology21st Century SkillsCommunications, Connections & Self-ExpressionMath & Science InstructionGlobal CollaborationsCompetitiveness & Workforce PreparednessDesigning Schools of the Future

What can we learn from today’s learners – and their parents and teachers?


Let’s talk about . . .

Activities, Attitudes & Aspirations

Disconnects & Differences

Trends to Watch



Preliminary key findings from the student data:

• Communications is #1 • Online connected-ness creating new “friends”

• Online safety & privacy are not top student concerns

• Students say: “Make science & math relevant!”

• Youngest learners are very tech sophisticated

• Continued disconnect between students & adults


Technology Devices & Tools – besides computers

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Cell Phones MP3 Game Players

K-2

Gr 3-5

Gr 6-12


Using Technology for Schoolwork

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Research Keyboarding Presentations Tests

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Gr 3-5

Gr 6-8

Gr 9-12


Using Technology for Schoolwork

Email teachers – 25%

Use online text books – 22%

Email – IM classmate about a project – 40%

Check on a grade – 22%

Take an online class – 9%


Using Technology for Schoolwork – Online learning

35% of students Gr 6-12 interested in taking an online class

Why?

1. To get extra help in a subject area2. To take a class not offered3. To work at one’s own pace4. To get college credit – AP class5. Interest in the topic

What subject areas? Math, Foreign Language


Technology Use – Outside of School: The Big Four

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Email/IM Games Music MySpace

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Gr 3-5

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Gr 9-12


Technology Use – Outside of School: Communications

Favorite communications tool?

Email

IM

Cell phone for talking

Cell phone for texting


Technology Use – Outside of School: Communications

Favorite communications tool?

Email

IM

Cell phone for talkingFavorite: 36% of students Grades 6-12

Daily use: 73% Gr 9-1257% Gr 6-8

42% Gr 3-5


Technology Use – Connected-ness

Are students using online tools to connect with other students?

Connecting with students in the US - 23% Connecting with students around the world - 17%

Online friends:





Online friends:

44% connect with 20+ online friends monthly Never met 34% of those friends





Online friends:

44% connect with 20+ online friends monthly Never met 34% of those friends

Redefining what is a “friend”



Make new friends – 34% Blog (create/post) – 22%Sharing writings online – 16%Create a podcast – 6%Posted a video – 13%MySpace page – 51%Worked on a group project – 24%Play online games – 35%Shared music – 15%

Go to websites for TV shows/Movies: 25% of students K-12


Value of Good Tech Skills : Top responses

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Get a job Collegesuccess

Worldawareness

Do well inschool

Gr 3-5

Gr 6-8

Gr 9-12


Math & Science in K-12 schools:how today’s students want to learn

•Apply math/science to solve real world problems•Visit places where science happens•Multimedia and interactive simulations •Use equipment and tools•Solve math puzzles•Talk to scientists and mathematicians•Learn math/science that will help me with a job•All kinds of technology


Math & Science in K-12 schools:how today’s students want to learn

•Apply math/science to solve real world problems•Visit places where science happens•Multimedia and interactive simulations •Use equipment and tools•Solve math puzzles•Talk to scientists and mathematicians•Learn math/science that will help me with a job•All kinds of technology

Add relevance to the rigor!


Schools Today : Obstacles to Using Technology

Grades 3-5

Access issues:– Lack of computers– Inconvenient locations– Slow Internet access

Grades 6-12

Control issues:– Rules against tech tools– Teachers control when/where use– School filters


“What if you were designing a new school for students just like you?”


“What if you were designing a new school for students just like you?”

Students Kindergarten thru Grade 12 all say the same thing:

A laptop for every student


Other ideas (from students Gr 6-12):

Use cell phones/MP3 players/Handhelds – 46%

Use email/IM/blogs – 45%

Digital moviemaking equipment – 45%

Interactive whiteboards – 44%

Online textbooks – 39%

Online classes - 35%

Lessons/assignments on my MP3 player – 34%



Key findings from the teacher data:

• Impact of technology – “teaching & instructional support”

• Time is still the #1 obstacle to using tech more in school (Not enough time for science either)

• Online safety & privacy are top concerns for student tech use

• Teachers embracing email as key tool for parent communications

• Impact of professional development

• Majority don’t believe schools are doing a good job preparing kids for 21st century


What do teachers believe about the value of technology for teaching and learning?

TOP vote getters:

• Access to more accurate information – 64%• Richer lesson plans – 53%• Better able to engage students – 52%• Meet varying needs of students – 48%• Better able to assess student progress – 35%


What do teachers believe about the value of technology for teaching and learning?

BOTTOM vote getters:

• More time to reflect on teaching practice – 8% • I feel less isolated – 19%• Use textbooks and other printed materials less –

21%• Communicate more with students about progress –

21%


What obstacles do teachers face in using technology today?

Time?

Technology?

Access?


What obstacles do teachers face in using technology today?

Lack of time in the school day – 51%

Not enough computers – 39%

Lack of time for planning – 39%

Not all students/families have computers @ home – 39%

Computers that don’t always work – 37%


What professional tasks are teachers doing with technology on a weekly basis?

TOP vote getters:

• Word processing – 77%• Record keeping (grades, attendance) – 68%• Research & prepare lessons – 63%• Access teaching materials online – 58%• Access to more accurate information – 52%


What professional tasks are teachers doing with technology on a weekly basis?

BOTTOM vote getters:

• Contribute to a blog or create a podcast – 3%• Research family or social services – 11%• Use a school content portal – 11%• Seek peer-to-peer advice outside of school – 12%• Participate in online professional development –

17%


Big Question:

“Has technology enhanced student

performance & achievement?”


Big Question:

“Has technology enhanced student performance & achievement?”

75% say YES

It’s all about student engagement in learning


Desired features for using online resources in the classroom:

• List of good websites for my subject area

• Collection of lesson plans by subject area

• Collection of streaming videos to support my lessons

• Interactive simulations to support my lessons

• A compilation of research links related to specific content areas


Criteria for evaluating online resources for the classroom:

• Grade level appropriateness

• Accurate subject matter

• Content is free

• Easy to search and find resources

• Aligned to standards

92% said they are involved with selecting online content for their own classroom


How have you used online resources –

within the past 12 months . . .

Teachers' Use of Online Resources

41%

46%38%

5%

28%

14%

Used lesson plan

Modified lesson plan

Used ideas for own lesson plan

Posted lesson plan

Updated lesson plan

None of the above


Professional development

Has the in service training through your school/district adequately prepared you for using technology for teaching?

Very much – 28%Somewhat – 54%Not at all – 10% 82% are satisfied

with in-service trainings


Professional Development - preferred method:

School or district provided trainings – 28%Peer to peer or study teams – 20%

Taken an online class for pd? Yes: 46%Interested in an online pd class? Yes: 7%

What areas do you want more training?More training please 2006

Integrating technology into

content curriculum

41%

Productivity tools 31%Instructional tools 30%


Teaching science & math – most effective strategies

Math:• Apply to real world situations – 46%• Solve problems & be creative – 36%• Practice skills with textbook problems – 30%

Science: • Solve real world problems – 38%• Support inquiry-based investigations – 38%• Use equipment – 32%


Teaching science & math – most effective strategies

Math:• Apply to real world situations – 46%• Solve problems & be creative – 36%• Practice skills with textbook problems – 30%

Science: • Solve real world problems – 38%• Support inquiry-based investigations – 38%• Use equipment – 32%

Challenge to teaching science? Not enough instructional time


And what if teachers were designing a new school of the future . . .

What do you think they said about technology?

1. _______2. _______ 3. _______4. _______5. _______


And what if teachers were designing a new school of the future?

Top priorities for teachers

1. Interactive white boards2. Wireless laptops for students to use at

school 3. Ways to communicate with parents4. Ways to use email, IM, blogs with

students & parents5. Digital cameras and video facilities and

equipment



Key findings from the parent data:

• Satisfaction with school technology? Mixed results. • Want school info “pushed” out via email

• Online safety & privacy top concerns for student tech use

• Support students having cell phones @ school

• Value math & science for all students– Concerned about global job competition

• Majority do not believe schools are doing good job preparing kids for 21st century


Technology at my child’s school?

Satisfied . . . • Amount of technology available to students• Internet safety and privacy of personal information



Satisfied . . . • Amount of technology available to students• Internet safety and privacy of personal information

Dissatisfied . . . • Priority placed on tech use• Technology integration into subject areas• Amount of time spent using technology



What if you were on a tech committee, what would be a good investment to improve student achievement?

1. Computers in classrooms – 61%

2. Software to support academics – 60%

3. A useful school website – 60%

4. Advanced computer classes – 55%

5. Tools to help parents and teachers communicate – 51%


How do you want to hear from your child’s school?

School Communications Tools

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10%

15%20%25%30%

35%40%45%

Parents

Flyers/Newsletters

Website postings

Emails to home

Emails to work

Phone calls

School portal

Teacher's blog

Info mailed home


Math, Science, Global Competition

• 55% say good understanding of math & science important for all students

• Concerns for child’s future– Not being able to afford a home (21%) – Having to compete with better educated global workers (37%)– Getting into a good college (44%)


From the parent & teacher data . . .

How well is your school doing in preparing your children/students to compete for the jobs and careers of the 21st century?

Response “Yes”

Parents – 48%Teachers – 47%


From the parent & teacher data . . .

How well is your school doing in preparing your children/students to compete for the jobs and careers of the 21st century?

Response “Yes”

Parents – 48%Teachers – 47%

Over 50% of parents and

teachers believetheir schools

are not doing a good job.


Disconnect: Communications via email

Students: • Email weekly – 77%• Email or IM teacher – 25%

Parents:• Email weekly – 97%• Want emails from teachers

Teachers: • Email with parents – 64%• Email with students – 28%


Disconnect: Communications & cell phones

Students should be allowed to bring cell phones to school for emergencies and to connect with parents

Students: 82% - grades 6-12

Parents: 77%

Teachers: 56%


Disconnect: Concerns about Online Use

Student Tech Use Concerns

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Gr 6-12 Students Teachers Parents

Cyberbullying

Privacy

Spam

Bad websites

Digital equity

Online cheating

Girls & Tech

Predators

Too much time


2006 open-ended questions

Students:• Ideas for global collaboration• Examples of engaging math and/or science lessons or activities

Teachers:• Ideas for how your school can better prepare students to compete for jobs and be a

good global citizen• Most important impact of technology on your teaching practice

Parents: • Ideas for how your school can better prepare students to compete for jobs and be a

good global citizen


2006 open-ended questions

Teachers: Most important impact of technology on your teaching practice?

“The most important impact technology has had on my teaching is using technology to share ideas.” Pre K Teacher / 1 to 3 years / Average Tech User / Bryan ISD – TX

“It vastly increases my “bag of tricks.” I use the internet for ideas to help with lessons plans, organization, assessment and more.” Gr 3-5 Teacher / 4 to 10 years / Advanced Tech User / Frederick County - MD

“Technology saves time. It allows me to modify and adjust on a moments notice. It motivates students. I can access up to minute information.” Gr 3-5 teacher / 4 to 10 years / Advanced Tech User / North Syracuse - NY



“Through the use of technology, the students are more engaged in what they are learning, and more aware of the reasons why they are learning. The students have information at the touch of their fingertips, which is an amazing tool!Gr 3-5 Teacher / 4 to 10 years / Average Tech User / Fullerton – CA

“Technology has allowed social studies to be more engaging and interactive in my classroom. I feel my students have learned more than if I would have followed the traditional textbook method of teaching. “ Gr 6-8 Teacher / 4 to 10 years / Advanced Tech User / Denver – CO

“ I can bring something like the carbon cycle in to my room and the students can view it in action. This cannot be accomplished from a textbook or by going outside. The use of technology grasps their attention!”Gr 6-8 Teacher / 4 to 10 years / Advanced Tech User / Mansfield ISD - TX



“Finding support and successful lesson plans have been very helpful. It's nice to know there are opportunities to get feedback and support for myself.”Gr 6-8 Teacher / 1 – 3 years / Average Tech User / Chicago – IL

“Number one would have to be the way our grades are now online. It helps parents and students check up on their grades and makes it much easier for me around grading time.”Gr 9 – 12 Teacher / 11 to 15 years / Advanced Tech User / Frederick County – MD

“Technology that enables the teacher to seamlessly incorporate real world information into the classroom.” Gr 9 – 12 Teacher / 16 + years / Average Tech User / Brevard Cty – FL


Top Trends to Watch

Spectrum of digital native-ness

New uses for communications devices and tools

Connecting without boundaries – new friends

Technology as tool – not fad or fun

Inclusion of student, teacher & parent ideas into planning and investments


Speak Up News

Briefings & Conferences including podcast of the Congressional Briefing

Speak Up 100 List of Schools

National Report – released in July

Customized reports for schools, districts, state agencies, other groups and companies

Special Focus Reports – sampling of topics:– 21st century skills – Online learning– Global collaborations– Communications, social networking & self-expression


Speak Up News

Speak Up 2007:

Open to all schools and districts to participate – US & Canada

Schools register to participate starting in July

Survey open October 1 – November 15

Aggregated quantitative data back to schools in January

Public release of national data in March


Speak Up 2007 – What’s new?

• New themes and questions

• Parent Survey in Spanish

• Speak Up for School Leaders• Principals• Administrators• School Board Members


Speak Up and You – New Opportunities

• Use our public data

• Have us create a custom data report for you

• Partner with us on a co-branded special report

– Looking for a partner for reports on: 21st century skills, math & science, global collaborations, teachers & tech impact

• Data presentations at conferences and meetings

• Your own “Speak Up” – ex: Nat’l Park Service and NSF NSDL

• Be a Speak Up 2007 Sponsor - identify new questions for 2007

• Promote Speak Up to your clients & partners

• Host a Speak Up city/regional event

• Other ideas? Let’s talk!

Julie EvansChief Executive Officer

949-609-4660 [email protected]

Students, Teachers & Parents“Speak Up” about Education, Technology

& 21st Century Learning

Are we listening? And . . . how are we responding?

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2007 AEP SUMMIT FOCUS FORWARD: PUBLISHING AT THE SPEED OF CHANGE Sunday, June 10-Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Washington, D.C