When

They

Don’t

Know

a

Mouse

from

a Moose

And sleep throughtraining...

Does It Feel Like a

Training

Jungle

Out There?

Does it feel like a training jungle out there?

INFO SHOCK

Information doubles every 5-7 yearsDelivery of information increased by a factor of 1 billion since the telegraphComputer networks will carry data 100 times faster than today's Internet (i.e., download a 30 volume encyclopedia in -2 seconds)r

The brain processes 100 quadrillion functions a second

...but

“The need for life-long learning will be essential. Technology will change everything we do so quickly, that even highly trained workers will have…….. before reschooling will be needed.”

Futurist Arthur B. Shostak, Director of of the Center of Employment Futures

Drexel University

Jobs

People will have to redirect skills 5-7 times in a career.

By 2000, 75% of workers will need to upgrade skills as 400,000 jobs/year become obsolete.

A loss of 58% of jobs with no special skills

“Since technology is changing so fast these days...Looks like it’s steady training for us from now on.”

Mike Steens, systems technology specialist at Hewlett Packard in Colorado

Business

Traditional workshop/classroom replaced by modular web-based training in short, flexible courses

Executives expect training delivered by new learning technologies to rise by 67% in 1997 and triple by 2000.

Companies will spend $6 billion/year for online training.

More use of streaming media/video webcasts

“With adults over 25 now constituting the majority of

college students in the United States...online education will likely be the only instructional alternative

open to them.”

Richard Vigilante, Director of the Virtual College at New York University’s School of

Continuing Education

Take 90 seconds!

What have you learned?

What Brain Research Says...What Brain Research Says...

Learning occurs if information is meaningful to the learner.

Social interaction is a powerful learning tool.

Learners must be actively involved in creating knowledge.

Learning only occurs when learners have processing time.

Brain Principles for TrainersBrain Principles for Trainers

An enriched environment provides choices for the learner. “Dittos don’t grow dendrites!”

For retention, the learner needs both massed practice (going over the same thing several times) and distributed practice (continuing to do this over a long period of time)

To upgrade skills of non-mousers

The challenge...

Passive learner

Hit and run workshops

Not “just in time” delivery

TRAINING: What Doesn’t Work

What Does WorkAccelerated Learning Principles

Buddy training

Games, learning styles

Concept - processing time

Visual images (video/multimedia =50% retention or more)

Students and teachers as co-learners

What Does Work: Needs Assessment & Instructional Design

Measure skill levels of staff

Determine goals & training levels

Design training for assessment

Evaluate program

Publicize progress & success

Models That WorkModels That Work

Curriculum Technology Integration (CTI)

Cyberteacher District/school web

sites

Summer web camp Internet classes Student Cadre

Share an idea that has worked for you.

Students as ExpertsStudents as Experts

Introduction to Media Technology Recruits both

traditional and non-traditional students

Students are far more technologically advanced than many of their teachers; we capitalize on this

Student Media Technology CourseStudent Media Technology Course

Basic computer troubleshooting Computer network operations Software applications Technology journal reviews Instructional delivery system (Dukane

SmartSystem) TV news, video production

Media Technology students must:Media Technology students must:

demonstrate responsibility, leadership, ethical behavior and collaboration skills

obtain 2 teacher recommendationsvolunteer one evening per semester in the

Information Center Computer Labcome to software presentations that may

be held after school or on weekendsbe independent workers and team players

Teaching EnvironmentTeaching Environment

Pike High School teachers have:600+ computersE-mail and Internet access100+ SmartSystem TV monitors175+ telephones with voice maildistance learning capabilities from

classrooms ….and 1 technician

Stressed Faculty

Teacher BenefitsTeacher BenefitsStudent experts help teachers cope Student experts help teachers cope with new technologies in a non-with new technologies in a non-threatening waythreatening way

Students help Students help show teachers show teachers ways to use ways to use the technology the technology in the in the classroom & classroom & model use for model use for peerspeers

Student BenefitsStudent Benefits

Communication skillsProfessional behaviorEarn respect of teachers/peersE-mail accounts and Internet access

Once-a-month mini-workshops

After school Topics have included:

– Evaluating Internet sites

– Database searching (INSPIRE)

– Research resources

& The BigSix

Teacher Tutorials

What’s What’s Driving Driving Assessment?Assessment?

Public - wants more technology in buildings, better test scores. Legislators want return on investment

Business - wants qualified workers with soft skills and technical skills

Students - need active learning, multiple learning styles, problem solving skills

Teachers - licensure changes

Assessment Tools

• Annual Needs Survey - buildings

• IT competency skill test

• Exit surveys after CTI

•PUBLISH! - TechWire and TechPoint

•Distance Learning goals/evaluation

Tech-Wire : Online newsletter

TechPoint

Fall

Spring

Sharing techniques presented...

Time to play...

Techniques ModeledTechniques Modeled

Visual Thinking Activity Ice Breaker Movement Game Break every 10-15 minutes Time to reflect

Techniques ModeledTechniques Modeled

Students and Teachers as Co-Learners Prizes/Rewards Use of Visuals Physical Model of Concept Fun

Images from: www.corbis.com & Corbis Digital Stock

Connie Champlin : cchampli@ pike.k12.in.us (317) 387-2527Marcy Carmichaelmjcarmich@pike.k12.in.us(317)216-5031