This presentation was delivered on Oct. 20th at the IBM executive conference. The presentation looks at how the Ottawa Catholic School Board is transitioning to a 21st Century Learning and Teaching District. The focus is on pedagogy and not just technology.

1. 21 st Century Education District Transformation IBM K-12 EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE October 2011

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6. How does your community view today’s learners? Dumbest generation Spoiled generation Self-centered Me generation Cheaters

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9. A different generation of learners Don Tapscott – Is this the Smartest or the Dumbest Generation?

10. What do your stakeholders think about technology? Infusion of technology in classrooms must be combined with research based instructional practices We do not believe that the addition of more technology will automatically result in more engaged students or increased student achievement

11. Becoming a 21 st Century School Board Where do we start? 21 st Century Learning School Board

13. Align Vision to Board Improvement Plans Our Vision . . . Our vision is one where all staff and students in the Ottawa Catholic School Board have the skills they need to excel in the 21st century. We will achieve student success by meeting the diverse needs of 21st century learners.

14. Board Priorities

15. Creating a 21 st Century Learning Environment

16. Becoming a 21 st Century School Board Where do we start? It’s a dynamic process, not linear… more than one path

17. Don’t let the focus slip away Where do we start?

21. Your Turn What Barrier Practices exist in your Board?:

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24. Sample Blogs Where do we start? Principal Blogs Teacher Blogs Department Blogs Superintendent Blogs School Council Blogs Student Blogs Learning Commons Blogs

26. Parent Presentations Where do we start?

28. Our Wireless Story Where do we start? BYOD success Snapshot May 28, 2011

30. Share EdTech Practices Where do we start?

31. Individual Stories Matter Where do we start? “ In September when we had our 'meet the teacher night', one mother walked around with her iPhone in hand talking to teachers. Through Skype, her husband, a soldier currently deployed in Afghanistan, was able to fully participate in the various meetings. I chatted with him myself. In addition to talking to everyone, he could see and be seen by staff”. High School V.P. “ Students are doing patterns, they start at the Smart Board, the kids arrange a pattern then ask another in the class what is the pattern, just as if they were running the class. After several patterns, the kids are equipped with iPods, iPads and digital cameras with the objective of finding patterns in the school. It was a fun day at school” Gr. 1 teacher

32. Individual Stories Matter Where do we start? “ I am part of a pilot project using 15 Apple iPod touches in grade 9 applied Geography at St. Patrick's High School. The use of these devices has included applications of Google Maps, Google Earth, and Google research types of maps. In just the past week alone, the class has completed assignments that involve use of Google Earth to learn about latitude and longitude, map types and geographic features of parts of Canada. Each student was able to view numerous sites that highlight maps and graphs about weather and climate data. None of this would have been possible using overbooked computer labs and text based/wall map resources”. Teacher of grade 9 applied geography

33. Individual Stories Matter “ I have used Smart phones to allow instant research in the classroom... If the information is not crucial that they memorize but is background information on a text, it can be quite powerful. For example, we are currently looking at Animal Farm, and I needed to provide some context regarding the Russian Revolution. Some of the students were not getting it, so in 2-3 minutes they had looked up relevant information on the topic (example: Leon Trotsky) and were able to give some background immediately. As the students found the information, this will be more relevant than me telling them the information” H.S. teacher “ I have used Smart phones to allow instant research in the classroom... If the information is not crucial that they memorize but is background information on a text, it can be quite powerful. For example, we are currently looking at Animal Farm, and I needed to provide some context regarding the Russian Revolution. Some of the students were not getting it, so in 2-3 minutes they had looked up relevant information on the topic (example: Leon Trotsky) and were able to give some background immediately. As the students found the information, this will be more relevant than me telling them the information”

34. Individual Stories Matter “ A number of our students with learning disabilities use their cell phones to set alarms for reminders of assignments and tests” “ Lots of students use their cell phones and iPods as agendas” “ In our Math classes many students use them for doing mathematical problems, no longer any excuse that they don't have calculators in their classroom” “ I have used IPODs with a splitter in the classroom, so that students can listen to a lesson, a movie, etc. together” “ I have used IPODs/smart phones to have students record their voice responses to questions/tests after broken arms. They then download it or have me listen to it directly ” H.S. teachers

37. Capacity Building Opportunities … not just for teachers MENTORSHIP – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS 21st Century Learning An overview of learning in the 21st Century INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP PART 1 Developing 21st Century Leaders MENTORSHIP – EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS You, Your Students and Technology Part II: Great ideas for using technology to support you in supporting your students

38. Online Course TEACHING AND LEADING IN THE 21st CENTURY Where do we start? Current System What are some of the characteristics of the current education system? What is 21st Century learning? What needs to be in place to allow for change and move to a system that supports 21st Century learning? - Google Students and Learning in the 21st Century Who are the students we are teaching? What defines their generations? Do they need 21st Century learning? - Adobe Connect Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century What do teachers need to know to teach and learn in the 21st Century? How do they effectively grow professionally? - Skype Leading for Education in the 21st Century What does leadership look like in the 21st Century school environment and how do we lead the change? Sharing What were you able to accomplish in your schools to affect change and move towards 21st Century learning?

39. Staff training and in-service Where do we start? Summer Sessions Online Directed Sessions (Adobe Connect) Virtual Learning (ie. SmartBoard – Mrs. Blossom) Recorded Tutorials Weekend Sessions Parent Forums (Saturdays) Teacher Forums (SummIT) PD Day(s) Principal/VP Training sessions Executive training sessions Daily in-service at schools

40. Professional Development Community

43. Association Summaries

46. Information – easily available How should school staff adjust? “ If acquiring and retaining information are no longer the fundamental goals of the educational system, there are serious implications for our beliefs about learning, teaching, and the role of students, teachers, and schools… Technology is an important tool but alone will not create reformed schools or prepare students for their future.” Technology for Learning – pg 10

47. Globalization Where do we start? “ Freedom of expression and the right to communicate are, in many ways, being redefined by the development of and access to new technologies” (UNESCO 2011, Freedom of Connection, pg. 75)

48. We can’t ignore technological changes impacting the World Moving from what students should know… to what students can do We need to move from… This is true for Face to Face, Blended, and Online Learning

51. Check your progress along the way Where do we start? Free online tool to check your progress towards becoming a 21st Century Learning School Board or District

52. Professional Learning Network: The Ultimate Search Engine/Filter There is no longer a need to go looking for information … let the “sorted” information come to you

53. Where do we start? New community - with links to teacher resources 21st Century Professional Learning Network

54. Where do we start? Online community for educational leaders Over 2300 educators 21st Century Professional Learning Network

55. Where do we start? A community of educators who are using social networking to share information, create resources, and create online communities of practice to improve teaching and learning Free Webinars 21st Century Professional Learning Network

56. Where do we start? A social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and Social Media in education A large variety of special interest groups that you can join for free 21st Century Professional Learning Network

57. Where do we start? Weekly interviews and discussion groups on topics related to transformational practices in education 21st Century Professional Learning Network

58. EdLeader21 PLC for 21 st Century Educational Leaders 7 Steps to becoming a 21 st Century District 21st Century Professional Learning Network

59. 21 st Century Websites Where do we start? Free tip sheets on a variety of Web. 2.0 tools

60. 21 st Century Websites Where do we start? Key 21 st Century Skills: Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity

61. 21 st Century Websites Key 21 st Century Fluencies: Creativity Information Collaboration Media Solution

62. 21 st Century Websites Pearson 21 st Century Learner Resources Experts Videos School examples And more…

63. 21 st Century Websites IBM K-12 Resources White Papers

64. 21 st Century Websites Edutopia Tutorials Strategies Project Based Learning Instructional Practice Focus

65. White Papers and Research Where do we start? Free downloads of industry white papers on a variety of 21st Century Learning topics

67. Trends – Horizon Report Horizon Report – 2011 K-12 Edition The report helps to describe emerging technologies that are likely to have an impact on teaching and learning around the world. New Media Consortium (NMC) Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

69. The New 3 E’s of Education Speak Up 2010 National Findings K-12 Teachers, Librarians & Administrators (May 2011) Role of Librarians and Technology Coordinators: To enable student use of the emerging technologies Role of Classroom Teachers: To engage students in rich, compelling learning experiences Role of Administrators: To empower both teachers and students to creatively envision the future of digital learning, and to provide opportunities for exploring the elements of a new shared vision for learning

70. Research and Advocacy Canadian Education Association … influencing educational transformation in Canada “ The most powerful thing teachers do to engage students is to design engaging, meaningful, and authentic work and technology-enhanced learning experiences.”

71. Research and Advocacy Advanced Broadband Enabled Learning (ABEL) Participate in Leadership Forums Review the document See the section entitled “ Leading Education in a Digital World Valuable Web Sites” Canadian Perspective

73. Questions? Tom D’Amico Twitter: @TDOttawa [email_address] 21 st Century Learning / Teaching Blog 21 st Century Learning Curated Resources