SUCCESS IN ONLINE LEARNING JOHN CANUEL, VP OF EDUCATION STRATEGY, BLACKBOARD

2 Headlines Themes in K-12 Education Financial stress Innovation Accountability Compliance Reform Student Achievement & Attendance Personalized Digital Content “N.Y. Gov. Must Use Budget Power to Spare Schools from Layoffs” “Educators Back Personalized Learning” “MO Law Makers Call for End to Teacher Tenure” “Urban Students Lag in Science Learning” “Duncan: Most schools could face 'failing' label” Teachers face unprecedented challenges to their professionTeachers face unprecedented challenges to their profession -ASCD

3 21 st Century Students and 21 st Century Challenges

4 Achievement Gaps Still Exist National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

5 Teacher Demographics – Age (In ) Source: Richard M. Ingersoll. University of Pennsylvania, original analyses for NCTAF of Schools and Staffing Survey. National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

6 Teacher Demographics – Age (In ) Source: Richard M. Ingersoll. University of Pennsylvania, original analyses for NCTAF of Schools and Staffing Survey. National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

7 Teacher Demographics – Experience (In ) Source: Richard M. Ingersoll. University of Pennsylvania, original analyses for NCTAF of Schools and Staffing Survey. National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

8 Teacher Demographics – Experience (In ) Source: Richard M. Ingersoll. University of Pennsylvania, original analyses for NCTAF of Schools and Staffing Survey. National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

9 Customized learning will help more students succeed in school Student-centric classrooms will increase the demand for new technology Computers must be disruptively deployed to every student Disruptive innovation can circumvent roadblocks that have prevented other attempts at school reform In 2019, 50% of high school courses will be delivered online Disrupting Class (2008)

10 S Curve of Innovation and Success Time Success Current innovation New, disruptive innovation

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12 Is There an Answer?

13 STUDENT RESPONSES: BENEFITS OF TAKING A CLASS ONLINE? Project Tomorrow Survey (2009) 63% of students identify online learning as a must-have component in their “ultimate school”

14 Districts are Challenged to Meet Student Demand for Online Learning Source: Blackboard/Education Week Survey of Online Learning Preparedness (2010). n=1,962 89% 96% 51% 80% Statement Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree Total % Agreeing

15 #1 ONLINE LEARNING IS GROWING 30% per year #2 ONLINE LEARNING IS EFFECTIVE U.S. Department of Education Report of Online Learning Better than Face-to-Face (USED 2009) #3 ONLINE LEARNING IMPROVES TEACHING Teachers who teach online reported positive improvements in face-to-face, too. “Of those who reported teaching face-to-face while teaching online or subsequently, three in four reported a positive impact on their face-to-face teaching.” Online Learning Research

16 Traditional Educational Technology Models Live meetings - Admin Content Management Teacher Professional Development Live classroom collaboration Communications Web 2.0 tools Formative Assessments Virtual School Organizational Core Business and Information Systems Technology Integration 1:1 Device Initiatives Credit Recovery Gifted Student Course support Interventions Digital Textbooks

17 Core Mission Teaching and Learning Technology Core Mission Teaching and Learning Platform Live meetings - Admin Content Management Teacher Professional Development Live classroom collaboration CommunicationsWeb 2.0 tools Formative Assessments Virtual School Organizational Core Business and Information Systems Technology Integration 1:1 Device Initiatives Credit Recovery Gifted Student Course support Interventions Digital Textbooks

18 Blackboard Cost Efficiencies IMPLEMENT: Online PD REMOVE: Substitute Fees and associated T&E Digital Curriculum GuidesPrinted Curriculum Binders SafeAssign Third Party Plagiarism Resource Protected Community SitePrinted/Mailed Letters and Forms to Families Cost and travel time Online Meetings Printed Communications (Newsletter) Electronic Delivery of Information

19 Blackboard Educational Efficiencies IMPLEMENT:REMOVE: District-wide Standards- Aligned Lessons Lesson/Instructional Inconsistency Semester-Long Online Lessons Wasted Student Time with Substitutes and Absences Hold real-time collaboration sessions Unproductive days to due weather closure Targeted, personalized academic support (live tutoring sessions) Students Struggling Without Resources at Home Access to Courses Anywhere, Anytime Restrictions to Learning Based on Access

20 Many Ways to Get Started Community and Parental Engagement Collaborative Curriculum Management Effective and Affordable Professional Development District-wide Virtual School Blended Learning EXPLORATORY TARGETED USE EXPANSION DISTRICT IMPERATIVE District Benefits Primary Focus

21 Online Professional Development Attributes Professional Learning Communities & Dynamic Learning Spaces Digitally Rich DynamicFluidAccessible Sustainable

22 The Impacts of a PLCs PLCs Nurtures trust & collaboration Designs deep learning experiences Promotes inquiry Develops networks, partnerships, & connections Ensures supportive structures Grows a learning culture Inclusive and empowering Stoll (2004)

23 Who is the “Typical Online Student? Credit Recovery Aspiring athletes and performers Medically Fragile Home Schoolers Accelerated Students Need to work and/or support family Traditional Public/Private Special Education and ELL Rural Students

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25 Blended Learning Models

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27 Who Owns the Work? Organizational Leadership Technology Leadership Instructional Leadership Student Needs Parent – Community Needs Individual School Needs Student Needs Parent – Community Needs Individual School Needs

28 Our Mission 28 To Build a Better Education Experience

29 Our Community BLACKBOARD SERVES MORE THAN 4,500 K-12 INSTITUTIONS

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