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Welcome to: Parents “Speak Up” About Technology and 21 st Century Skills NSBA T+L Conference 2007 Nashville, TN October 17, 2007 Julie Evans

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Welcome to:

Parents “Speak Up” About Technology and 21st Century

Skills

NSBA T+L Conference 2007Nashville, TN

October 17, 2007Julie Evans

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Today’s Workshop Goals

Learn about Speak Up Research Project and the 2006 Parent Data Findings

Compare parent views with student and teacher views

Understand how schools are leveraging parents’ ideas

Discuss the value in your school or district

Plan to participate in Speak Up 2007

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What is Speak Up?

• Annual national research project– Online surveys– Open for all K-12 schools– Schools/districts get their own data for planning and budgeting– Facilitated by Project Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit group

• Collect data ↔ Stimulate conversations– Students, Teachers, Parents and School Leaders

• Inform policies & programs– Analysis and reporting– Services: custom reports, consulting with schools, Speak Up Your Way!

• 5 years of strong national participation – since 2003:– 795,000 K-12 students– 48,000 teachers– 15,000 parents– 10,000 schools – all 50 states, DC + DOD schools

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Project Tomorrow (formerly known as NetDay) - a national education nonprofit organization

Our strengths:

Provide national leadership to improve education Incubate and replicate science, math & technology programs that engage K-12 students

Leverage online tools, resources and events to build local capacities

Conduct national research to inform and stimulate new discussions around education topics

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“Technology has changed the way I deliver content to students and the

products I expect back from students. The use of technology is more

consistent with how the students interact with the world and with what

will be expected of them in the future.”

High School Science Teacherwith 16+ years of teaching experience

Daviess County, Kentucky

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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

Teachers: 80% - Classroom assignment36% - 4 to 15 years experience42% - have Masters’ Degree

Parents:29% member of a PTA/PTO/Booster Club13% volunteer regularly @ school

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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 Top School District: Chicago Public Schools

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

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Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006

• The survey question themes:

Learning & Teaching with Technology21st Century SkillsCommunications, Connections & Self-ExpressionMath & Science InstructionGlobal CollaborationsCompetitiveness & Workforce PreparednessDesigning Schools of the Future

What can we learn from the parents’ point of view – and comparatively with student and teacher ideas?

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What is the #1 thing that your school

can do to make sure your child is well

prepared to compete for jobs in the

future and to be good citizens of the

world?

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What is the #1 thing that your school can do to make sure your child is well prepared to

compete for jobs in the future and to be good citizens of the world?

“Inspire a child to have a love for learning.”

Mother of a Florida Virtual School Student

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Let’s talk about . . .

Activities, Attitudes & Aspirations

Disconnects & Differences

Leverage Points for the Data

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Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006

Preliminary key findings from the student data:

• Communications is #1 • Online connected-ness creating new “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

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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 email as key tool for parent communications

• Impact of professional development

• Majority don’t believe schools are doing a good job preparing kids for 21st century

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Speak Up for Students, Teachers & Parents 2006

Key findings from the parent data:

• Satisfaction with school technology? Mixed results. • Strong preferences for home-school connections

• Online safety & privacy concerns for student tech use

• Support students having cell phones @ school

• Value math & science for all students– Concerned about global job competition

• Surprising result regarding local schools and preparing kids for 21st century jobs

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Three categories for findings:

Technology for Learning

Home-School Communications

21st Century Skills & Jobs of the Future

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Parents and technology – what tools are they using?

• Use a computer weekly – 97%• Use a cell phone weekly – 95%• Use a digital camera – 66%• Play video games – 25%

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Parents and technology – in a typical week . . .

• Use a computer – 97%• Use a cell phone – 95%• Use a digital camera – 66%• Play video games – 25%

• Send an email – 97%• Visit school or district websites – 70% • Visit news websites – 62%• Send an instant message – 30%• Visit a personal website (MySpace) – 13%

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Parents and technology – in a typical week . . .

• Use a computer – 97%• Use a cell phone – 95%• Use a digital camera – 66%• Play video games – 25%

• Send an email – 97%• Visit school or district websites – 70% • Visit news websites – 62%• Send an instant message – 30%• Visit a personal website (MySpace) – 13%

53% said they are average tech users

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Questions for thought & discussion:

Are your students’ parents satisfied with

technology at school?

In what areas are they dissatisfied?

How would they like their children to interact with technology at your school?

What is the impact of their satisfaction level?

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Technology at my child’s school?

“I am satisfied with . . .” • Amount of technology available to students• Internet safety and privacy of personal

information

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Technology at my child’s school?

“I am satisfied with . . .” • Amount of technology available to students• Internet safety and privacy of personal

information

“I am dissatisfied with . . .” • Priority placed on tech use• Technology integration into subject areas• Amount of time spent using technology

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Technology at my child’s school?

Parent question: What if you were on a tech committee, what would be a good investment to improve student achievement?

What would your school’s parents say?

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

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 academics – 60%

3. A useful school website – 60%

4. Advanced computer classes – 55%

5. Tools to help parents and teachers communicate – 51%

6. Online classes for students – 42%

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Online classes for students

Why would you want your child to take an online class?

58%

53%

48%

39%

31%

24%

21%

11%

8%

8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

To get extra help in a subject he or she is having trouble with

If my child was absent for a long period of time due to health or othercircumstances.

To take a class in a subject that's not offered at his or her school.

To take advanced classes or AP classes for college credit.

To get more individual attention from a teacher online

To help fit coursework into a busy schedule.

Because he or she likes to work independently.

To keep my child at school if he/she were at risk for dropping out.

To experience online style learning.

I cannot think of a good reason

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Online classes for students

Teacher’s View of Value:

• To get extra help in a subject• Class not offered at the school• Work at own pace• For students who are out of school due to illness

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Online classes for students

Student’s View of Value:

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

Extra help Get class Own pace Interest AP class Schedule

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent FindingsCommunications & cell phones

“Students should be allowed to bring cell phones to school for emergencies and to connect with parents”

Students: 82% - grades 6-12

Parents: 77%

Teachers: 56%

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent FindingsCommunications via email

Students: • Email weekly – 77%• Email or IM teacher – 25%

Parents:• Email weekly – 97%• Want emails from teachers

Teachers: • Email with parents – 64%• Email with students – 28%

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

How do your students’ parents want to hear about events, news, homework etc?

Flyers sent home School/district website postings Emails – to home addresses Emails – to work addresses Phone calls School portal Teacher’s blog updated daily Information mailed home

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How do you want to hear from your child’s school?

School Communications Tools

0%5%

10%

15%20%25%30%

35%40%45%

Parents

Flyers/Newsletters

Website postings

Emails to home

Emails to work

Phone calls

School portal

Teacher's blog

Info mailed home

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

What information do parents want to access online?

My child’s attendance, grades 87%

School calendar, news, reminders 81%

Homework assignments 77%

Teacher blog of daily or weekly lessons 59%

Bulletin board or email link with teacher 51%

Resources to help parents 51%

Powerpoints and materials from lessons 49%

Comparative test scores 39%

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Concerns about Online Use

Student Tech Use Concerns

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Gr 6-12 Students Teachers Parents

Cyberbullying

Privacy

Spam

Bad websites

Digital equity

Online cheating

Girls & Tech

Predators

Too much time

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

What concerns you about your child’s future?

– Getting into a good college (44%)

– Having to compete with better educated global workers (37%)

– Need more than college to get a good job (31%)

– Too much time on testing (27%)

– Not being able to afford a home (21%)

– My child not doing as well as I did (18%)

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Do you think having a good understanding of math and science is important for your child’s future?

Yes ?

No ?

Maybe ?

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Speak Up 2006 – Parent Findings

Do you think having a good understanding of math and science is important for your child’s future?

If interested in a job – 22%

If my child likes the subjects – 11%

For college plans – 29%

To develop problem solving & critical thinking skills – 47%

All students – YES – 55%

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21st Century Skills:Which ones are most important?

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Global awareness

Communications

Financial literacy

Independent learning

Work ethic

Creativity

Technology skills

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21st Century Skills:Which ones are most important?

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Global awareness

Communications

Financial literacy

Independent learning

Work ethic

Creativity

Technology skills

To Students?

To Parents?

To Teachers?

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21st Century Skills:Which ones are most important?

Parents:

#1 – Critical thinking

#2 – Problem solving

#3 – Work ethic

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21st Century Skills:Which ones are most important?

Parents: #1 – Critical thinking#2 – Problem solving#3 – Work ethic

Teachers:#1 – Critical thinking#2 – Problem solving#3 – Technology skills

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21st Century Skills:Which ones are most important?

Parents: #1 – Critical thinking#2 – Problem solving#3 – Work ethic

Teachers:#1 – Critical thinking#2 – Problem solving#3 – Technology skills

Students:

#1 Tied: Critical thinking & Technology skills

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From the parent, student & teacher data . . .

How well is your school doing in preparing you/children/students to compete for the jobs and careers of the 21st century?

Response “Yes”

Students – 38%Parents – 48%Teachers – 47%

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From the parent, student & teacher data . . .

How well is your school doing in preparing your children/students to compete for the jobs and careers of the 21st century?

Response “Yes”

Students – 38%Parents – 48%Teachers – 47%

Over 50% of parents and

teachers & 62% of high school

students believe their schools

are not doing a good job.

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Leveraging Parent Viewpoints

How would you use this kind of data in your school, district or community?

How would you define the value of the data?

How can you gain access to this kind of information?

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Leveraging Parent Viewpoints

How would you use this kind of data in your school, district or community?

• To develop stronger home-school connections

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Leveraging Parent Viewpoints

How would you use this kind of data in your school, district or community?

• To develop stronger home-school connections

• To “testdrive” a parent tech advisory council

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Leveraging Parent Viewpoints

How would you use this kind of data in your school, district or community?

• To develop stronger home-school connections

• To “testdrive” a parent tech advisory council• To gain parent financial support

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Leveraging Parent Viewpoints

How would you use this kind of data in your school, district or community?

• To develop stronger home-school connections• To “testdrive” a parent tech advisory council• To gain parent financial support• To learn about tech use at home

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Leveraging Parent Viewpoints

How would you use this kind of data in your school, district or community?

• To develop stronger home-school connections• To “testdrive” a parent tech advisory council• To gain parent financial support• To learn about tech use at home• As political cover/clout with legislators

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Leveraging Parent Viewpoints

How would you use this kind of data in your school, district or community?

• To develop stronger home-school connections

• To “testdrive” a parent tech advisory council• To gain parent financial support• To learn about tech use at home• As political cover/clout with legislators• Input for new policies/programs

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Speak Up News

Briefings & Conferences including podcast of the Congressional Briefing – visit www.tomorrow.org

New reports:

Learning in the 21st Century: A National Report of Online Learning

(done in conjunction with Blackboard Inc.)

How Students Want to Learn Science & Math(done in conjunction with PASCO scientific)

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Speak Up 2007

Online surveys for K-12 students, teachers, parents (in English & Spanish) and school leaders

All US and Canadian schools can participate – activate your pre-registration at www.netdayspeakup.org/

This year’s survey question themes: •Learning & Teaching with Technology•Web 2.0 in education•21st Century Skills•Science Instruction & Global Competitiveness•Online Learning•Emerging Technologies in the Classroom•Designing the Ultimate School of the Future

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Speak Up 2007

Sponsors:

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Speak Up 2007

Champion Outreach Partners:

National School Boards Association (NSBA)

State Education Technology Directors’ Assocation (SETDA)

Consortium on School Networking (CoSN)

+ 100 other nonprofit partners

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Speak Up 2007

Have a voice in national discussions

Learn about the ideas of your own stakeholders

How? Participating schools and districts get free online access to your own quantitative data –

with national benchmark data

Surveys open: October 15 – December 15

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Julie EvansChief Executive Officer

949-609-4660 [email protected]

Thank you for your participation today.

It has been our pleasure to learn from you.

We look forward to working with you in 2007-2008.

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