Changing the Classroom Paradigm: Let’s Go Mobile!

© Project Tomorrow 2011

Changing the Classroom Paradigm:

Let’s Go Mobile!

FETC 2012: Julie Evans, Project Tomorrow CEO


� What is the student vision for mobile learning?

� How is that vision being supported by educators

and parents? What is their unique value

proposition for mobile learning?

� What can we learn from pilots about the impact of

mobile learning specifically on teacher practice?

Big Questions for Discussion:


� What is the student vision for mobile learning?

� How is that vision being supported by educators

and parents? What is their unique value

proposition for mobile learning?

� What can we learn from pilots about the impact of

mobile learning specifically on teacher practice?

� How can you leverage the new energy around

mobile learning to change teaching and learning

in your school or district?

Big Questions for Discussion:


Discussion Agenda:

� Brief intro to the Speak Up Project

� Selected Speak Up Data on Mobile Learning

� Insights from Mobile Learning Projects

� Panel of Experts Discussion

� Audience Q&A


Meet our Expert Panel:

Randall Palmer

Computer Specialist

The Children’s Institute

Tom Plati

Director, Education Technology & Assessment

Lexington Public Schools

Betsy Pruitt

eLearning Coach

Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation


Context:


Annual national research project

� Online surveys + focus groups

� Open for all K-12 schools and schools of education

� Institutions receive free report with their own data

Collect ideas ↔ Stimulate conversations

� K-12 Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators

� Pre-Service Teachers in Schools of Education

Inform policies & programs

� Analysis and reporting of findings and trends

� Consulting services to help transform teaching and learning

Speak Up National Research Project

+ 2.6 million surveys since 2003


� Learning & Teaching with Technology

� 21st Century Skills: Digital Citizenship

� Science and Math Instruction

� Career Interests in STEM and Teaching

� Professional Development / Teacher Preparation

� Internet Safety

� Administrators’ Challenges

� Emerging Technologies in the Classroom

� Mobile Devices, Online Learning, Digital Content, E-

textbooks

� Educational Games, Web 2.0 tools and applications

� Designing the 21st Century School

Speak Up survey question themes


What can the Speak Up

findings tell us about the

future of learning?


Speak Up National Research ProjectKey Findings: Speak Up 2003 – 2011

� Students function as a “Digital Advance Team”

� Students regularly adopt and adapt emerging technologies

for learning

� Students’ frustrations focus on the unsophisticated use of

technologies within education

� Persistent digital disconnect between students and adults

� Exacerbation of lack of relevancy in current education


A new uniquely “student vision” for leveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational

productivity

Emerging from the Speak Up research:


A new uniquely “student vision” for leveraging emerging technologies to drive achievement and educational

productivity

Emerging from the Speak Up research:

This student vision for “technology enabled learning” mirrors how students want to learn in general


The Student Vision for Learning

Social–based learning

Un–tethered learning

Digitally–rich learning






Mobile

Learning


Activities, Attitudes & Aspirations

Disconnects & Differences

Trends & Leverage Points

Voices of K-12 Students, Parents & EducatorsSpeak Up 2011


Students and their devices

Personal Access to Mobile Devices

Device K-2 Gr 3-5 Gr 6-8 Gr 9-12

Cell phone (without internet

access)18% 25% 48% 49%

Smart phone 17% 21% 37% 50%

Digital reader 8% 9% 17% 13%

MP3 33% 52% 77% 82%

Tablet device 17% 18% 26% 21%


How would you use a mobile device to help you

with schoolwork?

A. Increase effectiveness of school:

Check grades 81%

Take notes for class 67%

Access online textbooks 62%

Write papers and do homework 56%

Use the calendar 50%

Learn about school activities 47%

Students and mobile learning


How would you use a mobile device to help you

with schoolwork?

Students and mobile learning

B. Leverage capabilities to increase personalization

of learning process:

Anytime, anywhere research 72%

Receive reminders & alerts 61%

Collaborate with peers & teachers 55%

Organize schoolwork assignments 53%

Access school network from home 51%


Are parents, teachers & administrators alsomobile-enabled?

Personal Access to Mobile Devices

Device Parents Teachers PrincipalsDistrict

Admin

Cell phone (without internet

access)47% 49% 34% 31%

Smart phone 67% 54% 64% 70%

Digital reader 29% 24% 18% 23%

MP3 76% 66% 47% 56%

Tablet device 36% 26% 47% 55%


Value proposition for administrators and teachers

What are the benefits of mobile learning?

58% 47%58%45%Extends learning beyond

school day

41%34%50%26%Develops problem solving

skills

34%26%40%21%Develops collaboration and

teamwork skills

58%30%61%30%Provides way to personalize

instruction

80%66%79%51%Increases student

engagement in learning

36%31%55%35%Improves teacher-parent-

student communications

Administrators

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Teachers

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Teachers

2007


The principals respond

How likely are you this year to allow students to use

their own mobile devices for instructional purposes

at school?



How likely are you this year to allow students to use their own

mobile devices for instructional purposes at school?

Will you allow students to use their own mobile devices?

65%

11% 22%

Likely Unlikely Unsure



What is holding you back?

Top challenges:

• Concerns about theft of devices

• Concerns about network security

• Digital equity issues

• Teachers are not trained

• Devices could be a distraction


Mobile learning visions

Parents offer a solution to the digital equity challenge

If your child’s school allowed for the use of mobile

devices for educational purposes, how likely is it

that you would purchase one for your child?


Parents offer a solution to the digital equity challenge

If your child’s school allowed for the use of mobile devices

for educational purposes, how likely is it that you would

purchase one for your child?

Parents: Willingness to Purchase a Mobile Device for Child

62%

13%

8%

15%

Likely

Unlikely

Unsure

School responsibility


Teachers’ concerns about mobile learning

What are your biggest concerns?

• Distraction potential 76%

• Digital equity 66%

• Students could cheat with the devices 34%

• How to teach digital responsibility 33%

• I don’t know how to integrate into 27%

instruction


Teachers’ Point of View: Impact of technology

How has technology enhanced your students’

academic success?

1. More motivated to learn

2. Developing their creativity

3. Developing critical thinking and problem solving skills

4. Applying knowledge to practical problems

5. More participation in discussions and group activities


Teachers’ Point of View: Impact of technology

How has technology improved your

effectiveness as a teacher?

1. I am creating more interactive and relevant lessons

2. I am better organized

3. I am facilitating student centered learning

4. I am more productive

5. I am encouraging more student self-directed learning


Research Findings


Project K-Nect Research Results

Spring 2010 – Key Findings:

• Changes the way teachers’ teach math

• Students take greater responsibility for their own

learning

• Students feel more successful with math

• Demonstrated higher levels of math proficiency




“The smart phone is like a teacher

in my pocket.”

Project K-Nect Student

“I can’t go back to the way I taught

before Project K-Nect.”

Project K-Nect Teacher



Fall 2010 – Key Findings:

• Increased student motivation and confidence

in learning math

• Increased student interest in college and math

related degrees and careers

• Closes digital access gap resulting in increased

technology proficiency



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• Development of 21st century skills

– Problem solving skills

• 80% increase from pre to post surveys in student self-assessment

– Collaboration and teamwork skills

• 2X more students comfortable working with other students

– Communications skills around math

• Increased comfort and competency

– Understanding of tools to use to further learning

• Seeking other online tools to support self-directed learning



Spring 2011 – Key Findings: Exit Cohort

• Reported by the students:

– Greater responsibility and ownership for supporting each

other

– Development of leadership skills

– A supportive environment for learning that enabled active participation

– Developed confidence in abilities to be successful

– Learned different strategies for problem solving

– Gained appreciation for different perspectives



Big lessons learned (so far!):

� High value in creating a supportive learning

environment

� Skills students learned go far beyond math

� Transforms the teaching process and builds

teacher capacity for innovation

� Enables a shift in thinking about “tools”

– Students: personalizing learning and networks

– Teachers: value of instant assessment and increased productivity


Meet our Expert Panel:

Randall Palmer

Computer Specialist

The Children’s Institute

Tom Plati

Director, Education Technology & Assessment

Lexington Public Schools

Betsy Pruitt

eLearning Coach

Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation

© Project Tomorrow 2011© Project Tomorrow 2010

What is the bottom line?

Today’s students

want learning that is:

Enabled

Engaging

Empowered






Mobile

Learning


• National Speak Up Findings and reports

• Speak Up 2011 data: release to participating districts on Feb 1

• Speak Up 2011 data: national release in April

• Presentations, podcasts and webinars

• Evaluation services & reports

• Speak Up 2012!

More Speak Up? www.tomorrow.org


Thank you. Let’s continue this conversation.

Julie EvansProject Tomorrow

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Twitter: JulieEvans_PT

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