Students, Teachers & Parents “Speak Up” about Education, Technology & 21 st Century Learning – Are we listening? Congressional Briefing Release of National Findings March 21, 2007 Julie Evans

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents Annual national research project –Online surveys –Convenience sampling –open for all K-12 schools Collect data ↔ Stimulate conversations –Students, Teachers, Parents (new!) Inform policies & programs –Analysis and reporting –Services: custom reports, consulting with schools, Speak Up Your Way! Since 2003: –795,000 K-12 students –48,000 teachers –15,000 parents –10,000 schools – all 50 states, DC + DOD schools

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents National initiative of Project Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit organization Our programs and initiatives: –Science Docent Program –Regional Innovation Initiative with AeA –Student Voices Resource Center –NSF National Science Digital Library Project TestDrive –Speak Up National Research Project

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents Thank you to our Congressional Supporters Senator Kennedy Representative McKeon Representative Miller

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents Many thanks for our Speak Up 2006 Sponsors Advanced Network & Services, Inc.

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents And a big round of applause for our network of 100+ nonprofit/association partners »Education »Business »Community Special recognition for our National Outreach Champion Partner: SETDA

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents Today’s Expert Panels Representative Schools: Forest Park High School Bull Run Middle School Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents Agenda WelcomeJohn Gage Susan Santana Remarks Roberto Rodriguez Brad Thomas KeynoteRaymond Simon Release of FindingsJulie Evans Panel of Students, Teachers & ParentsThe Experts Closing CommentsMary Ann Wolf Susan Santana Questions & AnswersAll

Students, Teachers & Parents “Speak Up” about Education, Technology & 21 st Century Learning – Are we listening? Highlights from our National Findings

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Participation Overview: 232,781 K-12 students, 21,272 teachers & 15,316 parents Students: Elementary (pre K-Gr 5) – 43% Middle School (Gr 6-8) – 35% High School (Gr 9-12) – 21% 50% Girls – 50% Boys 88% say they have a home Teachers: 80% - Classroom assignment 36% - 4 to 15 years experience 42% - have Masters’ Degree Parents:29% member of a PTA/PTO/Booster Club 13% volunteer school

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Participation Overview: All 50 states, DC, Canada, Mexico & American DOD schools Top 10 states: TX, IL, CA, MD, AL, NC, FL, MA, VA, MI School demographics*: 2800 schools 96% public schools – 4% private schools Urban (1/3)Rural (1/3)Suburban (1/3) % of schools that are Title 1 eligible = 41% % of schools w/majority minority school population = 43% * NCES Common Core of Data 2003/2004

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 This year’s survey question themes: Learning & Teaching with Technology 21 st Century Skills Communications, Connections & Self-Expression Math & Science Instruction Global Collaborations Competitiveness & Workforce Preparedness Designing Schools of the Future What can we learn from today’s learners – and their teachers & parents?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Key findings from the student data: Communications is still #1 Online connected-ness creating new definition of “friends” Online safety & privacy are not top student concerns Students say: “Make science & math relevant!” Youngest learners are very tech sophisticated Continued disconnect between students & adults

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Using Technology for Schoolwork

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Using Technology for Schoolwork teachers – 25% Use online text books – 22% – IM classmate about a project – 40% Check on a grade – 22% Take an online class – 9%

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Using Technology for Schoolwork – Online learning 35% of students Gr 6-12 interested in taking an online class Why? 1.To get extra help in a subject area 2.To take a class not offered 3.To work at one’s own pace 4.To get college credit – AP class 5.Interest in the topic What subject areas? Math, Foreign Language

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Technology Use – Outside of School

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Technology Use – Communications Favorite communications tool? ? IM? Cell phone for texting? Cell phone for talking Favorite: 36% of students Grades 6-12 Daily use: 73% Gr % Gr % Gr 3-5

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Technology Use – Connected-ness Are students using online tools to connect with other students?  Connecting with students in the US - 23%  Connecting with students around the world - 17% Online friends:  44% connect with 20+ online friends monthly  Never met 34% of those friends Redefining what is a “friend”

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Technology Use – Connected-ness Make new friends – 34% Blog (create/post) – 22% Sharing writings online – 16% Create a podcast – 6% Posted a video – 13% MySpace page – 51% Worked on a group project – 24% Play online games – 35% Shared music – 15% Go to websites for TV shows/Movies: 25% of students K-12

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Math & Science – how today’s students want to learn Apply math/science to solve real world problems Visit places where science happens Multimedia and interactive simulations Use equipment and tools Solve math puzzles Talk to scientists and mathematicians Learn math/science that will help me with a job All kinds of technology Add relevance to the rigor!

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Students and their interest in careers in science, math, technology and engineering

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Schools Today : Obstacles to Using Technology Grades 3-5 : Access issues –Lack of computers –Inconvenient locations –Slow Internet access Grades 6-12 : Control issues: –Rules against tech tools –Teachers control when/where use –School filters

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Obstacles to Using Technology? Grades 3-5 : Access issues –Lack of computers –Inconvenient locations –Slow Internet access Grades 6-12 : Control issues: –Rules against tech tools –Teachers control when/where use –School filters Designing K-12 Schools of the Future? Students K-12: Laptop for every student

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Key findings from the teacher data: Impact of technology – “teaching & instructional support” Time is still the #1 obstacle to using tech more in school (Not enough time for science either) Online safety & privacy are top concerns for student tech use Teachers embracing as key tool for parent communications Impact of professional development Majority don’t believe schools are doing a good job preparing kids for 21 st century

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 What do teachers believe about the value of technology for teaching and learning? Top vote getters: Access to more accurate information – 64% Richer lesson plans – 53% Better able to engage students – 52% Meet varying needs of students – 48% Better able to assess student progress – 35% Has technology enhanced student performance & achievement? 75% say yes: student engagement in learning

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 How have teachers used online resources within the past 12 months...

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Professional development Has the in service training through your school/district adequately prepared you for using technology for teaching? Very much – 28% Somewhat – 54% Not at all – 10% Need more training? Integration into core curriculum areas Productivity tools Instructional tools 82% are satisfied with in-service trainings

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Designing K-12 Schools of the Future Teachers say... 1.Interactive white boards 2.Wireless laptops for students to use at school 3.Ways to communicate with parents 4.Ways to use , IM, blogs with students & parents 5.Digital cameras and video facilities and equipment

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006 Key findings from the parent data: Satisfaction with school technology? Mixed results. Want school info “pushed” out via Online safety & privacy top concerns for student tech use Support students having cell school Value math & science for all students –Real concern about global job competition Majority do not believe schools are doing good job preparing kids for 21 st century

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Technology at my child’s school? Satisfied... (more than 50%) Amount of technology available to students Internet safety and privacy of personal information

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Technology at my child’s school? Satisfied... (more than 50%) Amount of technology available to students Internet safety and privacy of personal information Dissatisfied... (less than 31%) Priority placed on tech use Technology integration into subject areas Amount of time spent using technology

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Technology at my child’s school? What if you were on a tech committee, what would be a good investment to improve student achievement? 1.Computers in classrooms – 61% 2.Software to support academic subjects – 60% 3.A useful school website – 60% 4.Advanced computer classes for students – 55% 5.Tools to help parents and teachers communicate – 51%

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 How do you want to hear from your child’s school?

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Math, Science, Global Competition 55% say good understanding of math & science important for all students Concerns for child’s future? –Not being able to afford a home (21%) –Having to compete with better educated global workers (37%) –Getting into a good college (44%)

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 How well is your school doing in preparing your children/students to compete for the jobs and careers of the 21 st century? Response “Yes” Parents – 48% Teachers – 47%

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 How well is your school doing in preparing your children/students to compete for the jobs and careers of the 21 st century? Response “Yes” Parents – 48% Teachers – 47% Over 50% of parents and teachers believe their schools are not doing a good job.

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Should students be able to use their cell phones at school? Response “Yes” – for emergencies and to connect with parents. Students: 82% - grades 6-12 Parents: 77% Teachers:56%

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Concerns about Student Online Use

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Trends to watch – Spectrum of digital native-ness New communications devices and tools Connecting without boundaries – new friends Technology as tool – not fad or fun Inclusion of student, teacher & parent ideas into planning and investments

(c) Project Tomorrow 2007 Speak Up : Next steps Briefings & Conferences National Report Customized reports Special Focus Reports – sampling of topics: –21 st century skills –Online learning –Global collaborations –Communications and self-expression Speak Up 2007 – October 1, 2007

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