educational technology resources new york state

Nov 2

Stan Silverman

New York Institute of

Technology

Metiri GroupThe state of New York does not currently hold a collective,

forward looking vision for how technology will be used to advance teaching, learning, and leading in this 21st Century.

Student use of computers in New York schools, on average, is limited to two or less hours per week, and is focused primarily on drill and practice and online research.

Unlike many other states in the nation, New York does not currently have a state-sponsored broadband network to serve K-12 schools and other USNY systems.

Nearly all learning environments and administrative offices in New York schools have high speed Internet connectivity, and the majority of schools report student-to-computer ratios of 5:1 or better.

While most teachers in New York schools consider themselves to be highly skilled in basic uses of technology (e.g., word processors, presentation software, and email), considerably fewer consider themselves proficient in most advanced or web-based skills in using online research, data analysis software, multimedia, the use of new technologies such as white boards and digital tools to access digital content, or the use of Web 2.0 tools such as wikis, blogs, and online networking environments.

With some notable exceptions, there is a lack of systems thinking and systemic capacity within USNY to drive innovative uses of technology the state’s K-12 schools.

The use of technology for administrative purposes (e.g., data-driven decision making, eCommunication, teacher productivity with technology, online professional development) is gaining momentum due to NCLB requirements.

USNY has tremendous resources within its institutions that are currently inaccessible to most K-12 students in New York. These resources represent tremendous learning opportunities that could be tapped through systematic digital content research and development projects.

Framework for 21st Century Learning

The Swinging of the Pendulum

Cognitive IgnitionCore skills

E4th

•Entice

•Encourage

•Enable

•Empower

The 28 NYS Learning Standards

Proposition 57

CORE CONTENT

Core Subjects and 21st Century Skills

Global Awareness

Financial, Economic,Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy

Civic Literacy

Health Literacy

Learning and Innovation Skills

Creativity and Innovation

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Communications and Collaboration

Information, Media and Technology Skills

Information LiteracyMedia LiteracyICT Literacy MapsMathScience EnglishGeography

Life and Career Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Initiative and Self-Direction

Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Productivity and Accountability

Leadership and Responsibility

21st Century Support Systems21st Century Skills

21st Century Curriculum and Instruction

21st Century Professional Development

21st Century Learning Environments

Assessment of 21st Century Skills

Resources availableThinkfinityIntel TeachEEZNYTPPNew York State Teacher Centers

INTEL COURSES

INTEL COURSES

BOCES Teacher Center Intermediate Unit School

NYITITA

Intel Teach-Essentials

Thinking with Technology

Leadership Forum

Graduate credit available

VLS/LocalLearning Manager

The Course Offerings

The Essentials Course consists of instruction delivered through 8 curricular modules. The course curriculum supports:

• Instructional design, project approaches, multiple methods of assessment, and promotion of 21st century skills

•Effective use of technology in the classroom • Instructional uses of new communication and

collaborative learning technologies •Research and productivity strategies and

tools •Problem-solving and working in teams

The Course Offerings

The Thinking with Technology Course consists of instruction delivered through 10 curricular modules. During the course, participants will:

•Examine a framework for thinking skills and identify those most relevant to curricular goals.

•Learn to use online tools for visual representation of student thinking.

•Create a unit plan using online projects that are aligned to state and national standards and support student-centered learning and authentic inquiry.

The Course Offerings

The Intel Teach Leadership Forum provides face-to-face professional development focusing on the importance of leadership in promoting, supporting, and modeling the use of technology in instruction. Through the forum, participants explore relevant research and behaviors related to supporting effective technology integration and associated professional development.

Thinkfinity/MarcoPoloNY

Public Schools with one or more trained teachers 72% Visitors 220,000 Hits 19,000,000 Average Daily Hits 29,000 Hits after or before school or on weekends 56% Average time on NYS site 11:24 Kilobytes transferred 70,821,093

http://www.nyiteez.org/MarcoPoloNY

MarcoPolo Literacy

$31,000,000

Thinkfinity

Thinkfinity

ThinkFinity AudiencesTeachers Students Parents Community Organizations

EEZ

EEZ

Standards BasedEquity BankNew TechnologiesGlobal ConnectionsVOD ResourcesRemote Sensor Project

Technology Placement Program

Providing hardware, software and training

Phase 1 - TeachersPhase 2 - Students and their familiesPhase 3 - Schools [1-to-1 computing]

http://www.nytpp.org