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“Computers, videos, MP3 players, cell phones, and all the other electronic technology define how our children think and communicate. If we want to participate in any meaningful way in a dialog with them, we need to use, understand, and master that technology… We can still teach them to think and read and write… We just don’t get to do it the way we used to.”
Steven W. Simpson from"Can Generation M Learn Its ABCs?“
Characteristics of 21st Century Campus� Creates environmentsenvironments similar to the outside world� Streamlines and automates information flow information flow and processes
� Develops curriculum and professional development to teach 2121stst Century SkillsCentury Skills
� Enables effective effective communication communication at school, at home, and in the community� Offers learning opportunities for both students and teachers 24/724/7�� Embeds technology Embeds technology in every aspect of the organization
Step 1: Create a Compelling Vision—Understanding Your Educational Needs and Gaining Consensus� Work with all departments to Identify educational goals:
CurriculumTechnologyProfessional DevelopmentHuman ResourcesFacilitiesTransportationFood ServicesCommunication systems
Step 1: Create a Compelling Vision—The Benefits� Develops interdepartmental interdepartmental consensus� Articulates a longterm plan longterm plan that addresses support, scalability, and sustainability
�� DifferentiatesDifferentiates your Campus from others� Creates new support opportunities for school as a hub and an economic driver economic driver in the communityin the community
Step 2: Connect All Buildings—The Benefits� Provide wired and wireless secure access to important secure access to important data data by authorized users anytime, anywhere�� ReducedReduced number of wiringwiringruns, management systemssystemsand expert resourcesresources
�� Reduction Reduction in operating costscosts�� FlexibilityFlexibility for your network to evolve as student population expands or declines� Ability to offer new enhanced enhanced servicesservices
Step 4: Create a Student Learning Environment—Student-Centered Productivity
� Offer students 21st century skills� Make students fluent users of software that they will need to use (for example, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital integration programs)
Step 5: Create a Community—Extend to the Home� Access to curricular material� Access to homework files� Access to attendance and Grades � Access to financial information
Bus passesText books, library booksLunch passes
� Directories and e-mail� Collaborative input� Live or on-demand� Distance learning programs
Students are changing, and we are becoming one global economy—the education that we deliver must necessarily change� Education must transform to provide students with the skills required to compete effectively in the 21st century� Schools must have a clearly articulated plan to provide these skills