Opening

CoSN presentation

9:15 am Research supporting use of technology in education. UK four-year study: Personalized learning through tech is the goal and key to educational improvement.

Cisco study in US: With appropriate vision and adequate prof development, tech can be a powerful, transformative tool.
www.cisco.com/web/strategy/docs/education/technologyinschoolsreport.pdf

9:20 63% of teachers say their tech skills are somewhat advanced or higher.
Most use tech for email and research not changing teaching. CDW-G Teachers Talk Tech survey 2006.

Macro trends in education...

US student survey: schools not keeping up with rich technology being used outside of school
www.tomorrow.org/speakup/speakup_reports.html

Often technology is blocked in schools...cell phones, IM, school email, youTube.

9:25 Nordic Countries survey

ICT postive impact 30% teachers confident in use, use often, collaborative, experimental and project based. Supports content and pedagogy.

Macro level: in most classrooms ICT is not integral and is used around the margins.

Economist Robert solow: tech in business had no or negative impact in the 80's

In 90's business reengineered processes and used tech for transformation. Productivity increased. Wal-Mart as an example...purchasing models, data from customers, tracking, shipping. Amazon.com can now sell virtually all books in print without having to stock.

9:30 Conclusions:
Leadership and Vision matters
Rethinking pedagogoy is essential.

Technlogy waves:
1st: Infrastructure...networking, computers, software, bandwidth: essential, but starting point
2nd: Supportive and Enabling Applications: automate processes; make education efficient and effective; improve access to content; essential but don't change traditional paradigms
3rd: Transformative Applications: fully integrating technology into every aspect of education - standards, curriculum, pedagogy, professional development leadership, administration, etc ICT is not a stand alone

Federal EETT Funding for technology downward trend...

9:40 Emphasis on 21st century skills: collaboration, creativity, critical thinking

Dear Next President PSA
Print and radio campaign
www.onegiantleapforkids.org

Educators "Essential Skills"
Wallace foundation: Leadership provides critical bridge between most ed reform initiatives. Leadership is second only to classroom instruction in making a tangible difference for students.

What to do if the 'boss' doesn't get it? www.superintendentempower.org
How has the world changes? How should education and our district change? What is the sup't role?
Themes: raise the bar with 21st century skills
transform pedagogy with compelling learning environments
support prof development and communities of practice
strengthen district leadership and communications
create balanced assessments

9:45 How do teachers become less isolated? Schedule?