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Speak Up News Sept. 2011
Speak Up 2011 is just around the corner and it's not too early to start making plans to take the survey which will be open October 10th - December 23rd, 2011. Throughout the Speak Up season, we will keep you updated with topics of interest via our Speak Up e-newsletter. This e-newsletter includes:
- Speak Up 2011 Registration Information
- Webinar (9/27): The New Math for Justifying Online Learning: Leveraging ROI and VOI Analysis for Ed Tech Investments
- Upcoming Conferences and Presentations
- National Online Teacher of the Year- submit your nominations today!
- Speak Up Report: Learning in the 21st Century Trends Update
Speak Up Registration Now Open
Join
with educators from across the country that use the Speak Up Surveys to
identify how their students, teachers, administrators and parents want
to use technology for learning, communications and collaboration. Get a
jump start on Speak Up participation by registering your school or
district today! To assist with the registration process we are offering
to help save you some time by registering your district or school for
you. All you have to do is send us an email (jhostert@tomorrow.org)
with your registration request. Please include the name of your district
or school, state and any new contact information that needs to be
updated. We will then send you a follow up email with a PDF of your
school list and passwords to confirm that your district/school has been
registered. If you would like to register on your own please visit our
website. Your current admin password is: unavailable please email speakup@tomorrow.org for help. Check out our NEW website for additional information and updated Promotional Material for Speak Up 2011.
The New Math for Justifying Online Learning: Leveraging ROI and VOI Analysis for Ed Tech Investments
How
do you analyze and justify technology investments? Join Julie Evans,
CEO of Project Tomorrow, and panelists from school districts across the
country to address the increasing need for districts to soundly justify
all enterprise technology aid. Learn new ways to approach the challenges
associated with technology investment decisions in your district.
WHEN: Thursday, Sep 29th 1:00pm- 2:00pm EST
RSVP today! Click here to register for the webinar. For more information, please contact the Speak Up Team at speakup@tomorrow.org. You can also download the report from the Blackboard website, click here to request the report.
Conferences and Presentations:
NSBA Site Visit to Louisiana: Technology and the Law
Striking a Balance: Leveraging Technology for Learning and Continuous Improvement in an Ever-Changing Legal Landscape
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
October 12-14, 2011
A unique learning experience awaits you in New Orleans this fall! See successful models of technology integration across the curriculum, understand how technology supports a district’s strategic plan, and get an in-depth look at a new vision for career and technical education. Plus, because advances in technology continue to introduce an ever-changing set of legal concerns, hear an update on the tech court cases that may soon be impacting your policies; get a legal “how to” primer about using social media as a communications tool, particularly when there is a crisis; and understand the complicated world of board member communications in today’s digital world. To see the full agenda or to register visit: http://www.nsba.org/tlnsitevisits/StCharles.htm Space is limited!
Interested in Mobile Learning? Check out the Wireless Ed Tech Conference
Oct 20-21
If you are interested in learning more about leveraging mobile technologies within your district, you need to attend this year’s Wireless Ed Tech Conference in Washington DC on October 20-21. Registration is free. And Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, is one of the co-hosts of the conference. Learn more at http://wirelessedtech.com/2010-edtech-conference/
Thursday Nov 10 at 2:15 pm
Description: Today’s students have a clear vision for online learning that is un-tethered, social-based and digitally-rich. Their parents are starting to buy-in to the value proposition of online learning. And educators faced with tight budgets and increased demands are increasingly interested in online learning solutions. In this lively panel discussion, students, parents and educators will reveal their un-filtered aspirations for online learning and we will examine if we truly have a shared vision.
"Using ROI to Justify Your Online Learning Initiative"
Friday Nov. 11th at 2:00pm
Description: As evidenced by the Speak Up National Findings, education
leaders are increasingly interested in leveraging online learning to
increase student achievement. The realities of district budgets however
mandate that education leaders pay much closer attention to the return
on investment of all technology projects including online learning. In
this session, we will share a new white paper and analysis tool that
helps districts use ROI to justify their online learning initiatives. To
Learn more please visit the Virtual School Symposium Website: http://www.virtualschoolsymposium.org/
Nominations open now for National Online Teacher of the Year!
The
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and the International
Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) invite you to nominate a
dedicated and highly skilled online teacher who has demonstrated quality
and excellence in online teaching.
Find nomination details at: www.nationalonlineteacher.org
Nominations for the 2012 Award are due October 17, 2011.
Learning in the 21st Century: 2011 Trends Update
Released
at ISTE, Jun 28th, 2011 Learning in the 21st Century, 2011 Trends
Update highlights the Speak Up 2010 survey data collected from 379,285
K-12 students, parents and educators and illustrates how online learning
is changing the classroom paradigm within our nation’s schools. In the
report, we focus on five key questions and provide new national data
findings to help inform local, state and national discussions around
online learning. This year’s five key questions are:
- Who is learning online?
- What is propelling this new level of interest and excitement around online learning?
- Can online learning really transform the learning process?
- What is standing in the way of greater adoption of online learning in our nation’s schools?
- What are the most effective motivators to increase the pool of teachers who want to teach online?
Click here to download the report.
Thank
you for your interest in Speak Up! We hope you will consider
participating in Speak Up 2011! If you have any questions please feel
free to contact me at the information below.
Warm Regards, Jenny Hostert
Program Support Coordinator
Project Tomorrow
jhostert@tomorrow.org
(949) 609-4660 ext. 12
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