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Is innovation put into “quarantine” in the world of education during the pandemic

and even after?Presentation by Ron Canuel

June 26, 2020

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This stress now seems rather insignificant, hmmm!

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The New Modern Family!!Spring 2020

Audio Call Video Call

Here I am!!!

44 years ago!!

Time to think aboutthe “structure” of education

1894 1895

The structure of education IS based uponA production line setting

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TechnologyEducation “system”

Technology in education as seen by many educators today!!

TEACHERS

STRUCTURE

LEADERSHIP

STUDENTS

1970-1990-2010-2020?

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GREAT QUOTE:

“Although the schools are embedded in our culture and reflect its values, the technological changes that have

swept through society at large have left the educational system largely unchanged. In the course

of 20 years, a dramatic rift has opened between the process of teaching and learning in the schools

and the ways of obtaining knowledge in society at large, a rift made obvious by the fact that the process of

teaching has not changed substantially, even in the past 100 years.”

CONSTRUCTIVISM, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE OF CLASSROOM LEARNING

ERIK F. STROMMEN 1992Children's Television Workshop BRUCE LINCOLN Bank Street College of Education

I constantly wrestle with educators’ perceptions!!

Titanic

Modern cruise ship

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2003!!

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1-One laptop per child: Grade 3 to Secondary 5 and Adult Education.

2-Each teacher, consultants, administrators, special education techs, commissioners.

3-Professional development designed and implemented by teachers, after initial deployment.

4-Reaction from the world of education: Overall, don’t talk about it. For others, considered imprudent and crazy!! From the government of Québec, the ETSB didn’t exist.

5-The planning before the laptop deployment happened: 20 months covering 209 items. This spring of 2020?

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2003: 1:1 deployment. 2005: Initial results + 2006: Online learning-blended learning (Cirque du Soleil).

2008: More results ++ 2008: Pandemic Plan (H1N1) 2012: More results ++++ Graduation rates

2012: Dropout rate reduction: 42% (2003) to 16% (2012) (Unprecedented drop in all of North America)

In Special Education, results were very very positive!!!

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2003 2008 2012Results: 67/70

Research

Support

Finances $$ $$

We have to remember that the education “system” really doesn’t like success when technology is involved and

especially in special education.

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« Institutions will always try to preserve the problems to which

they are the SOLUTION! »

Clay Shirky

Here is your real challenge today!!!

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To my friends in post-secondary institutions

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Transform what exactly?

This is the question that is often neglected.

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WARNING-WARNING-WARNING!!WHEN PEOPLE SAY THAT TECHNOLOGY IS ONLY A “TOOL”, THAT IS NOT TRUE AT ALL!! IT IS AN ATTEMPT TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL PRESENTED!!

TECHNOLOGY IS A SIGNIFICANT PORTAL FOR THE …….. EDUCATORS!!

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The architecture of your classroom and school play a significant role!!

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A quote from Bill Gates (2014)“I was naive, naive, naive. To create real change in your

success, you must deal with the obstacles first and not put solutions in front of them.”

He was referring to the Gates Foundation lack of success to deal with malaria and dengue fever.

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Time to be pragmatic!!!

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StrengthsWeaknesses

OpportunitiesThreats

S.W.O.T. Analysis

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BEFORE starting any new initiative that implies change, of whatever nature, conduct a S.W.O.T. Analysis.

If not, you will very likely commit the same classic mistakes that previous change initiatives have faced

and resulted in being unsuccessful.

S.W.O.T. Analysis

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S.W.O.T. AnalysisSo Ron, how about a couple of classic mistakes?

Mistake #1: “I assume…..”

I assume that my team is “ready”…

I assume that my team agrees with me…

I assume that the infrastructure is ready and capable…

I assume that the training of my team will be relevant, adapted and respond to their needs…

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S.W.O.T. AnalysisMistake #2: “Only my team can create the best ideas and

strategies and solutions.”

The real sharing and usage of best practices in education is not very prevalent. The truth be told, other educators and

individuals can have better ideas, strategies and solutions than you!

And sometimes, not always, even your critics can have good ideas, if they are in good faith.

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

A matrixS.W.O.T. Analysis

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Kindly listen and read carefully, since the following lessons learned can save you a lot to time, energy

and frustration.

Time to be pragmatic, again!!!

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Early adaptors rarely convince colleagues. The key is to reduce the “distance” between early adaptors and the desired targeted majority. Hand holding.

Early adaptors usually represent about 16% of those who work in an organization.

Don’t believe that if you impress your colleagues that they will change. They won’t. Convince instead.

LESSONS LEARNED

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LESSONS LEARNED

“Better teacher training programs for new and current teachers in the successful integration of technology into classrooms represents one of our major preoccupations, since how they are trained will directly affect the students of the future.

Karsenti-Larose

2002!!!

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LESSONS LEARNED

“Already begun in North America for the past years, a strong debate still exists today about the impact of technology in education today.”

Ruano-Borbalan

2001!!!

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Achille’s heel: 5 essential points:

1. Governments are usually incapable of managing change successfully.

(The bureaucracy of education moves slower than a glacier.

Why change? Even during this pandemic?!?)

2. School Boards have created I.T. departments that are “stand-alone” and separate from other departments. No-No-NO-NOOOO!!!

(This is a major structural challenge to overcome. All I.T.

departments should answer directly to the Education and

Complimentary Services departments.

LESSONS LEARNED

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3- The professional development models offered to teachers. are, overall, very ineffective.

(Suggestion: Send workshop evaluation forms to teachers one month after the event.

4- Evaluation rubrics and certifications for students barely reflect any aspects related to creativity, team work, innovation, etc. Eg: 21st century global skills.

5- Current education systems place less importance on the creativity, team collaboration, innovation, risk-taking skills of teachers. Co-construction.

LESSONS LEARNED

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6-Finally, quality BEFORE quantity. Give me 15% of high quality usage over 85% of mediocre usage, anytime!!

7-Direct interaction with students is essential. Never only depend only on online or distance education.

8-Nature needs balance. Education needs it as well!!

LESSONS LEARNED

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To conclude, here are some quotes that have inspired me over the

years. I hope that they have the same impact

on you as well.

« Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Each of these elements will help you

truly become who you want to be.»

“Our Age of Anxiety is, in great part, the result of trying to do today's job with yesterday's tools and yesterday's concepts.

We drive into the future using only our rearview mirror.” Marshall McLuhan-1967

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Responding to your Moral Imperative as an Educator

“Identifying with and being concerned about the state of Moral Purpose in the bigger picture is

“Great Leadership”. Michael Fullan: The Moral Imperative of School Leadership (2003)

The truth: Teachers are exceptional leaders!!!You chose education to make a difference for all

students. Work with your colleagues!!!

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“Intelligence has its limits, stupidity doesn’t!!”(Need to laugh once in awhile!!)

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You must act AND think differently!!

Co-construction

Courage ++

Persuasion Passion

Think Strategically

Urgency

A Ferrari (I.T) in a Walmart parking lot (education system)

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I can help you anytime, anywhere!!

Ron Canuel

email: roncanuel@gmail.com

Twitter : RonCanuel

LinkedIN: Ron Canuel

Thank you very much