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This presentation was delivered on Oct. 20th at the IBM executive conference. The presentation looks at how the Ottawa Catholic School Board is transitioning to a 21st Century Learning and Teaching District. The focus is on pedagogy and not just technology.
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21st Century EducationDistrict
Transformation
21st Century EducationDistrict
Transformation
IBM K-12 EXECUTIVE CONFERENCEOctober 2011
Learning Goals
At the completion of this presentation, participants should:
1. understand one Board’s process for creating a 21st Century Learning and Teaching District;
2. have access to additional resources for web 2.0 and system transformation;
3. be able to explore further research on 21st Century Learning;4. understand ways of expanding professional learning networks.
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Board ProfileBoard Profile
• 81 Schools
• 15 High Schools (7-12)
• 2 Intermediate schools (7-8)
• 64 Elementary schools (K-6)
• 39,000 Students
• 2400 educators
Chair of Board: Gordon Butler
Director: Julian Hanlon
How does your community view today’s learners?
How does your community view today’s learners?
Dumbest generation
Spoiledgeneration
Self-centered
Megeneration
Cheaters
Your TurnYour Turn
How are today’s How are today’s learners viewed by:learners viewed by:
•Teachers ?Teachers ?•Parents ?Parents ?•Administrators ?Administrators ?•General public ?General public ?•You ?You ?
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A different generation of learners
A different generation of learners
Don Tapscott – Is this the Smartest
or the Dumbest Generation?
What do your stakeholders think about technology?
What do your stakeholders think about technology?
Infusion of technology in classrooms must be combined
with research based instructional practices
We do not believe that the addition of
more technology will automatically result in more engaged
students or increased student
achievement
Becoming a 21st Century School Board
Becoming a 21st Century School Board
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21st CenturyLearningSchoolBoard
Creating a VisionCreating a Vision
• Focus Groups• Work with Partners• Environmental Scan• Inter-Departmental
Align Vision to Board Improvement Plans
Align Vision to Board Improvement Plans
Our Vision . . .
Our vision is one where all staff and students in the Ottawa Catholic School Board have the skills they need to excel in the 21st century. We will achieve student success by meeting the diverse needs of 21st century learners.
Board PrioritiesBoard Priorities
Creating a 21st Century Learning EnvironmentCreating a 21st Century Learning Environment
Becoming a 21st Century School Board
Becoming a 21st Century School Board
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It’s a dynamicprocess, not linear… more than one path
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Don’t let the focus slip away
Don’t let the focus slip away
Students are the focus
Students are the focus
• Focus Groups• Work with Partners• Environmental scan• Inter-departmental
Work with PartnersWork with Partners
• Focus Groups• Work with Partners• Environmental scan• Inter-departmental
Policies – Procedures - People
Policies – Procedures - People
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• Support of Trustees
• Support of Executive team
• Social Media Policy
• Decrease Filtering (YouTube access etc.)
• Remove “Barrier” practices
• Change title of Superintendent of IT to Learning Technologies
• Re-align departments – Organization chart changes
Your TurnYour Turn
What BarrierWhat Barrier
Practices exist inPractices exist in
your Board?:your Board?:
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Policies – Procedures - People
Policies – Procedures - People
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• Professional Learning Network
• Student/Parent communication
• Emergency broadcasts
• Advertising / promotion
• Classroom engagement
• Teacher / School Blogs
• Developing strategic communications social media framework
• Counter union position
Sample BlogsSample Blogs
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Principal Blogs
Teacher Blogs
Department Blogs
Superintendent Blogs
School Council Blogs
Student Blogs
Learning Commons Blogs
Multiple VoicesMultiple Voices
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• 21st Century Learning Committee
• Budget Committee
• 21st Century School Design Committee
• Learning Commons Committee
• Student Voice
• Catholic School Parent Association (CSPA)
Parent PresentationsParent Presentations
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Infrastructure StabilityInfrastructure Stability
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• Network Stability
• Increased Bandwidth
• Enterprise Wireless
• Bring Your Own Device
• Support to VPs and Ps
• Parent Presentations
• Information to Trustees (WiFi research summary)
Flexible Implementation
Our Wireless StoryOur Wireless Story
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BYOD successSnapshot May 28, 2011
Re-tool our schoolsRe-tool our schools
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• Laptops / SmartBoards / LCD projectors
• Link to Numeracy and Literacy - goals
• 21st Century Learning contest and pilot projects
• Innovation fund
• Digital resources budget (2 year cycle review)
• Learning Commons transformation
Share EdTech PracticesShare EdTech Practices
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Individual Stories MatterIndividual Stories Matter
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“In September when we had our 'meet the teacher night', one mother walked around with her iPhone in hand talking to teachers. Through Skype, her husband, a soldier currently deployed in Afghanistan, was able to fully participate in the various meetings. I chatted with him myself. In addition to talking to everyone, he could see and be seen by staff”.
High School V.P.
“Students are doing patterns, they start at the Smart Board, the kids arrange a pattern then ask another in the class what is the pattern, just as if they were running the class. After several patterns, the kids are equipped with iPods, iPads and digital cameras with the objective of finding patterns in the school. It was a fun day at school” Gr. 1 teacher
Individual Stories MatterIndividual Stories Matter
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“I am part of a pilot project using 15 Apple iPod touches in grade 9 applied Geography at St. Patrick's High School. The use of these devices has included applications of Google Maps, Google Earth, and Google research types of maps. In just the past week alone, the class has completed assignments that involve use of Google Earth to learn about latitude and longitude, map types and geographic features of parts of Canada. Each student was able to view numerous sites that highlight maps and graphs about weather and climate data. None of this would have been possible using overbooked computer labs and text based/wall map resources”.
Teacher of grade 9 applied geography
Individual Stories MatterIndividual Stories Matter
“I have used Smart phones to allow instant research in the classroom... If the information is not crucial that they memorize
but is background information on a text, it can be quite powerful. For example, we are currently looking at Animal Farm, and I
needed to provide some context regarding the Russian Revolution. Some of the students were not getting it, so in 2-3 minutes they had looked up relevant information on the topic
(example: Leon Trotsky) and were able to give some background immediately. As the students found the information, this will be
more relevant than me telling them the information”
H.S. teacher
“I have used Smart phones to allow instant research in the classroom... If the information is not crucial that they memorize but is background information on a text, it can be quite powerful. For example, we are currently looking at Animal Farm, and I needed to provide some context regarding the Russian Revolution. Some of the students were not getting it, so in 2-3 minutes they had looked up relevant information on the topic (example: Leon Trotsky) and were able to give some background immediately. As the students found the information, this will be more relevant than me telling them the information”
Individual Stories MatterIndividual Stories Matter
“A number of our students with learning disabilities use their cell phones to set alarms for reminders of assignments and tests” “Lots of students use their cell phones and iPods as agendas” “In our Math classes many students use them for doing mathematical problems, no longer any excuse that they don't have calculators in their classroom” “I have used IPODs with a splitter in the classroom, so that students can listen to a lesson, a movie, etc. together” “I have used IPODs/smart phones to have students record their voice responses to questions/tests after broken arms. They then download it or have
me listen to it directly” H.S. teachers
Learning Commons InitiativeLearning Commons Initiative
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• Digital and Print Resources
• Re-culture school libraries
• School focus – committee
• Application process
• Resources and Programs
• Web 2.0 training focus
• New web 2.0 LMS
Not in our schools
Leadership and Capacity Building
Leadership and Capacity Building
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• Senior Leadership Team use of Technology
•Google Docs – collaborate on Board Improvement Plan
• 21st Century Learning Course(s)
• Board-wide 21st Century Learning PD day focus
• Variety of training and in- service opportunities – respect generation differences
• Director’s System Address
Capacity Building Opportunities… not just for teachers
Capacity Building Opportunities… not just for teachers
MENTORSHIP – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS
21st Century Learning An overview of learning in the 21st Century
INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP PART 1 Developing 21st
Century Leaders
MENTORSHIP – EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS
You, Your Students and Technology Part II: Great ideas for using technology to support you in supporting your students
Online CourseTEACHING AND LEADING IN THE 21st CENTURY
Online CourseTEACHING AND LEADING IN THE 21st CENTURY
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Current System What are some of the characteristics of the current education system? What is 21st Century learning? What needs to be in place to allow for change and move to a system that supports 21st Century learning? - Google
Students and Learning in the 21st Century Who are the students we are teaching? What defines their generations? Do they need 21st Century learning? - Adobe Connect
Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century What do teachers need to know to teach and learn in the 21st Century? How do they effectively grow professionally? - Skype
Leading for Education in the 21st Century What does leadership look like in the 21st Century school environment and how do we lead the change?
Sharing What were you able to accomplish in your schools to affect change and move towards 21st Century learning?
Staff training and in-serviceStaff training and in-service
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Summer Sessions
Online Directed Sessions (Adobe Connect)
Virtual Learning (ie. SmartBoard – Mrs. Blossom)
Recorded Tutorials
Weekend Sessions
Parent Forums (Saturdays)
Teacher Forums (SummIT)
PD Day(s)
Principal/VP Training sessions
Executive training sessions
Daily in-service at schools
Professional Development Community
Professional Development Community
Politics and Literature ReviewPolitics and Literature Review
• Learn from other Boards
• Review your provincial directions
• Learn from other provinces
• Learn from other Countries
New Brunswick21st Century Leadership
Teaching and Learning …in a Digital World
1. Vision, guidelines and expectations2. Learning: How does it help and what do kids
need to learn?3. Privacy, rules of use and digital citizenship4. Teaching practice and teacher preparation5. Assessment6. Digital media and content7. Access and equity8. Infrastructure9. Innovation10. Community involvement
Ontario: 10 Emerging Themes
Association Summaries
Transformational Change is expensive (time and money)
Transformational Change is expensive (time and money)
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• Prioritizing – refresh cycles
• Cancelling programs not aligned with Board priorities
• Over $1 million per year from cancelled initiatives
• Transitioning teacher resource centre
• School councils and school funds
• Grants and Vendor rebates
• Reserves
Information – easily available
How should school staff adjust?
“If acquiring and retaining information are no longer the fundamental goals of the educational system, there are serious implications for our beliefs about learning, teaching, and the role of students, teachers, and schools…
Technology is an important tool but alone will not create reformed schools or prepare students for their future.”
Technology for Learning – pg 10
GlobalizationGlobalization
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“Freedom of expression and the right to
communicate are, in many ways, being
redefinedby the development of
and access to new technologies”
(UNESCO 2011, Freedom of Connection, pg. 75)
We can’t ignore technological changes impacting the World
Moving from what students should know… to what students can do
We need to move from…
This is true for Face to Face, Blended, and Online Learning
Resources to help along the journey
Resources to help along the journey
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A free toolkit for change• A toolkit developed by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, to help with the implementation of 21st Century Learning
Self Assessment Tool :
• Knowledge and Skills• Education Support Systems (e.g., curriculum, assessment, etc.)• Education Leadership• Policy making• Partnering• Continuous Improvement
Resources to help along the journey
Resources to help along the journey
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Comprehensive free guide for change (123 pages)
Topics include:
• Understanding technology• Planning for eLearning• Establishing policies and procedures• Driving effective leadership• Creating professional development systems• Using digital content in curriculum• Employing a sustainable infrastructure … and much more!
Check your progress along the way
Check your progress along the way
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Free online tool to check your progress towards becoming a
21st Century Learning School Board or District
Professional Learning Network:The Ultimate Search Engine/FilterProfessional Learning Network:
The Ultimate Search Engine/Filter
There is no longer a need to go looking for information … let the “sorted” information
come to you
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New community - with links to teacher
resources
21st Century Professional Learning Network
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Online community for educational
leaders
Over 2300 educators
21st Century Professional Learning Network
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A community of educators who are
using social networking to
share information, create resources, and create online communities of
practice to improve teaching
and learning
Free Webinars
21st Century Professional Learning Network
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A social network for those
interested in Web 2.0 and Social
Media in education
A large variety of special interest groups that you can join for free
21st Century Professional Learning Network
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Weekly interviews and discussion groups on topics
related to transformational
practices in education
21st Century Professional Learning Network
EdLeader21
PLC for 21st Century
Educational Leaders
7 Steps to becoming a 21st Century District
21st Century Professional Learning Network
21st Century Websites21st Century Websites
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Free tip sheets on a variety of Web. 2.0 tools
21st Century Websites21st Century Websites
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Key 21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
21st Century Websites21st Century Websites
Key 21st Century
Fluencies:
CreativityInformation
CollaborationMedia
Solution
21st Century Websites21st Century Websites
Pearson 21st Century Learner
Resources
Experts
Videos
School examples
And more…
21st Century Websites21st Century Websites
IBM K-12
Resources
White Papers
21st Century Websites21st Century Websites
Edutopia
Tutorials
Strategies
Project Based Learning
Instructional Practice Focus
White Papers and ResearchWhite Papers and Research
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Free downloads of
industry white papers on a
variety of 21st Century Learning topics
University Research – Stay Current with Trends
Critical Review and Analysis of
“Skills, Technology and Learning”
Trends
1.Open Source2.Adaptive and Assistive Technologies3.Engaging Parents
Themes
1.Digital Naifs2.Computers in Schools – still underused3.Environmental Impact of ICT
Trends – Horizon Report
Horizon Report – 2011 K-12 Edition
The report helps to describe emerging technologies that are likely to have an impact on teaching and learning around the world.
New Media Consortium (NMC)Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
The New 3 E’s of Education
Speak Up 2010 National Findings K-
12 Students & Parents
(April 2011)
1. Enabled
2. Engaged
3. Empowered
The 3 E’s of Education
The 3 Trends
1. Mobile Learning
2. Online and Blended Learning
3. E-textbooks
The New 3 E’s of Education
Speak Up 2010 National Findings K-
12 Teachers, Librarians &
Administrators (May 2011)
Role of Librarians and Technology Coordinators: To enable student use of the emerging technologies
Role of Classroom Teachers: To engage students in rich, compelling learning experiences
Role of Administrators: To empower both teachers and students to creatively envision the future of digital learning, and to provide opportunities for exploring the elements of a new shared vision for learning
Research and Advocacy
Canadian Education Association
…influencing educational
transformation in Canada
“The most powerful thing teachers do to engage students is to design engaging, meaningful, and authentic work and technology-enhanced learning experiences.”
Research and Advocacy
Advanced Broadband Enabled
Learning (ABEL)
Participate in Leadership Forums
Review the document
See the section entitled
“Leading Education in a Digital World
Valuable Web Sites”
Canadian Perspective
Re-tool our schoolsRe-tool our schools
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What’s right for your Board?
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• our goal is not 1:1 program
• myth of digital natives
• 21st Century Learning does not rely on technology
• Library transformation to Learning Commons with skilled library staff
• our new elementary school – no desks!
• Still lots of challenges!
Teach for their future, not our past
Questions?Questions?
Tom D’Amico
Twitter: @TDOttawa
21st Century Learning / Teaching Blog
21st Century Learning Curated Resources
