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© Project Tomorrow 2011
Changing the Classroom Paradigm:
Let’s Go Mobile!
FETC 2012: Julie Evans, Project Tomorrow CEO
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� What is the student vision for mobile learning?
� How is that vision being supported by educators
and parents? What is their unique value
proposition for mobile learning?
� What can we learn from pilots about the impact of
mobile learning specifically on teacher practice?
Big Questions for Discussion:
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� What is the student vision for mobile learning?
� How is that vision being supported by educators
and parents? What is their unique value
proposition for mobile learning?
� What can we learn from pilots about the impact of
mobile learning specifically on teacher practice?
� How can you leverage the new energy around
mobile learning to change teaching and learning
in your school or district?
Big Questions for Discussion:
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Discussion Agenda:
� Brief intro to the Speak Up Project
� Selected Speak Up Data on Mobile Learning
� Insights from Mobile Learning Projects
� Panel of Experts Discussion
� Audience Q&A
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Meet our Expert Panel:
Randall Palmer
Computer Specialist
The Children’s Institute
Tom Plati
Director, Education Technology & Assessment
Lexington Public Schools
Betsy Pruitt
eLearning Coach
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
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Annual national research project
� Online surveys + focus groups
� Open for all K-12 schools and schools of education
� Institutions receive free report with their own data
Collect ideas ↔ Stimulate conversations
� K-12 Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators
� Pre-Service Teachers in Schools of Education
Inform policies & programs
� Analysis and reporting of findings and trends
� Consulting services to help transform teaching and learning
Speak Up National Research Project
+ 2.6 million surveys since 2003
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� Learning & Teaching with Technology
� 21st Century Skills: Digital Citizenship
� Science and Math Instruction
� Career Interests in STEM and Teaching
� Professional Development / Teacher Preparation
� Internet Safety
� Administrators’ Challenges
� Emerging Technologies in the Classroom
� Mobile Devices, Online Learning, Digital Content, E-
textbooks
� Educational Games, Web 2.0 tools and applications
� Designing the 21st Century School
Speak Up survey question themes
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Speak Up National Research ProjectKey Findings: Speak Up 2003 – 2011
� Students function as a “Digital Advance Team”
� Students regularly adopt and adapt emerging technologies
for learning
� Students’ frustrations focus on the unsophisticated use of
technologies within education
� Persistent digital disconnect between students and adults
� Exacerbation of lack of relevancy in current education
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A new uniquely “student vision” for leveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational
productivity
Emerging from the Speak Up research:
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A new uniquely “student vision” for leveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational
productivity
Emerging from the Speak Up research:
This student vision for “technology enabled learning” mirrors how students want to learn in general
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The Student Vision for Learning
Social–based learning
Un–tethered learning
Digitally–rich learning
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The Student Vision for Learning
Social–based learning
Un–tethered learning
Digitally–rich learning
Mobile
Learning
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Activities, Attitudes & Aspirations
Disconnects & Differences
Trends & Leverage Points
Voices of K-12 Students, Parents & EducatorsSpeak Up 2011
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Students and their devices
Personal Access to Mobile Devices
Device K-2 Gr 3-5 Gr 6-8 Gr 9-12
Cell phone (without internet
access)18% 25% 48% 49%
Smart phone 17% 21% 37% 50%
Digital reader 8% 9% 17% 13%
MP3 33% 52% 77% 82%
Tablet device 17% 18% 26% 21%
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How would you use a mobile device to help you
with schoolwork?
A. Increase effectiveness of school:
Check grades 81%
Take notes for class 67%
Access online textbooks 62%
Write papers and do homework 56%
Use the calendar 50%
Learn about school activities 47%
Students and mobile learning
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How would you use a mobile device to help you
with schoolwork?
Students and mobile learning
B. Leverage capabilities to increase personalization
of learning process:
Anytime, anywhere research 72%
Receive reminders & alerts 61%
Collaborate with peers & teachers 55%
Organize schoolwork assignments 53%
Access school network from home 51%
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Are parents, teachers & administrators alsomobile-enabled?
Personal Access to Mobile Devices
Device Parents Teachers PrincipalsDistrict
Admin
Cell phone (without internet
access)47% 49% 34% 31%
Smart phone 67% 54% 64% 70%
Digital reader 29% 24% 18% 23%
MP3 76% 66% 47% 56%
Tablet device 36% 26% 47% 55%
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Value proposition for administrators and teachers
What are the benefits of mobile learning?
58% 47%58%45%Extends learning beyond
school day
41%34%50%26%Develops problem solving
skills
34%26%40%21%Develops collaboration and
teamwork skills
58%30%61%30%Provides way to personalize
instruction
80%66%79%51%Increases student
engagement in learning
36%31%55%35%Improves teacher-parent-
student communications
Administrators
2011
Administrators
2007
Teachers
2011
Teachers
2007
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The principals respond
How likely are you this year to allow students to use
their own mobile devices for instructional purposes
at school?
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The principals respond
How likely are you this year to allow students to use their own
mobile devices for instructional purposes at school?
Will you allow students to use their own mobile devices?
65%
11% 22%
Likely Unlikely Unsure
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The principals respond
What is holding you back?
Top challenges:
• Concerns about theft of devices
• Concerns about network security
• Digital equity issues
• Teachers are not trained
• Devices could be a distraction
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Mobile learning visions
Parents offer a solution to the digital equity challenge
If your child’s school allowed for the use of mobile
devices for educational purposes, how likely is it
that you would purchase one for your child?
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Parents offer a solution to the digital equity challenge
If your child’s school allowed for the use of mobile devices
for educational purposes, how likely is it that you would
purchase one for your child?
Parents: Willingness to Purchase a Mobile Device for Child
62%
13%
8%
15%
Likely
Unlikely
Unsure
School responsibility
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Teachers’ concerns about mobile learning
What are your biggest concerns?
• Distraction potential 76%
• Digital equity 66%
• Students could cheat with the devices 34%
• How to teach digital responsibility 33%
• I don’t know how to integrate into 27%
instruction
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Teachers’ Point of View: Impact of technology
How has technology enhanced your students’
academic success?
1. More motivated to learn
2. Developing their creativity
3. Developing critical thinking and problem solving skills
4. Applying knowledge to practical problems
5. More participation in discussions and group activities
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Teachers’ Point of View: Impact of technology
How has technology improved your
effectiveness as a teacher?
1. I am creating more interactive and relevant lessons
2. I am better organized
3. I am facilitating student centered learning
4. I am more productive
5. I am encouraging more student self-directed learning
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Project K-Nect Research Results
Spring 2010 – Key Findings:
• Changes the way teachers’ teach math
• Students take greater responsibility for their own
learning
• Students feel more successful with math
• Demonstrated higher levels of math proficiency
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Project K-Nect Research Results
Spring 2010 – Key Findings:
“The smart phone is like a teacher
in my pocket.”
Project K-Nect Student
“I can’t go back to the way I taught
before Project K-Nect.”
Project K-Nect Teacher
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Project K-Nect Research Results
Fall 2010 – Key Findings:
• Increased student motivation and confidence
in learning math
• Increased student interest in college and math
related degrees and careers
• Closes digital access gap resulting in increased
technology proficiency
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Project K-Nect Research Results
F ig u re 1: A lg e b ra I stu d e n ts re p o rt in cre a se d
co n fid e n ce in th e ir m a th a b il i tie s
29%
59%
71%
76%
6 1 %
7 2 %
8 3 %
8 9 %
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ma th is e a s y
Fe e l s u cce s s fu l
C o m fo rta b le le a rn in g m a th
Mo tiva te d to le a rn m a th
Be ginning of s e m e s te r End of s e m e s te r
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Project K-Nect Research Results
Spring 2011 – Key Findings:
• Development of 21st century skills
– Problem solving skills
• 80% increase from pre to post surveys in student self-assessment
– Collaboration and teamwork skills
• 2X more students comfortable working with other students
– Communications skills around math
• Increased comfort and competency
– Understanding of tools to use to further learning
• Seeking other online tools to support self-directed learning
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Project K-Nect Research Results
Spring 2011 – Key Findings: Exit Cohort
• Reported by the students:
– Greater responsibility and ownership for supporting each
other
– Development of leadership skills
– A supportive environment for learning that enabled active participation
– Developed confidence in abilities to be successful
– Learned different strategies for problem solving
– Gained appreciation for different perspectives
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Project K-Nect Research Results
Big lessons learned (so far!):
� High value in creating a supportive learning
environment
� Skills students learned go far beyond math
� Transforms the teaching process and builds
teacher capacity for innovation
� Enables a shift in thinking about “tools”
– Students: personalizing learning and networks
– Teachers: value of instant assessment and increased productivity
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Meet our Expert Panel:
Randall Palmer
Computer Specialist
The Children’s Institute
Tom Plati
Director, Education Technology & Assessment
Lexington Public Schools
Betsy Pruitt
eLearning Coach
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
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What is the bottom line?
Today’s students
want learning that is:
Enabled
Engaging
Empowered
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The Student Vision for Learning
Social–based learning
Un–tethered learning
Digitally–rich learning
Mobile
Learning
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• National Speak Up Findings and reports
• Speak Up 2011 data: release to participating districts on Feb 1
• Speak Up 2011 data: national release in April
• Presentations, podcasts and webinars
• Evaluation services & reports
• Speak Up 2012!
More Speak Up? www.tomorrow.org
© Project Tomorrow 2011
Thank you. Let’s continue this conversation.
Julie EvansProject Tomorrow
Twitter: JulieEvans_PT
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