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K-12, Disruptive Technologies, …the Future

Explore how disruptive technologies impact K-12 education, highlighting challenges and opportunities in adopting innovative tools. Discover the importance of adapting curriculum, research priorities, and human resources to prepare for the future. Unveil the potential for scalable learning opportunities that lead to increased achievement. Join the conversation on reshaping education through technology now.

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K-12, Disruptive Technologies, …the Future

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  1. K-12, Disruptive Technologies, …the Future Cathie Norris & Elliot Soloway U of North Texas U of Michigan

  2. Has Tech Changed Teaching? In K-12: NO Why?

  3. No Access, No Use, No Impact

  4. Snapshot Survey 10,000 Educators In U.S. • 60% of teachers have 1 computer or less in classroom • 65% of teachers have access to computer lab 1 or less times per week Snapshot Survey (Norris, Soloway, 2002)

  5. No Access, No Use, No Impact NEED Snapshot Survey 2007 !

  6. Prognosis: But Wait.... There's More

  7. Prognosis: Abysmal Current Tech is NOT the Future !!

  8. There’s Hope !! • Disruptive Technologies • Innovator’s Dilemma (Christensen) • Making lots of money…. • Don’t see change coming • Examples: • Sears…. Walmart, Kmart • Polaroid is bankrupt • GM is bankrupt (almost) • SGI is bankrupt (last week)

  9. Cheap $100 VGA 802.11b VGA 7" $400 Disruptive Technologies

  10. Handhelds Goose Creek, TX Also passed bond For handhelds !!

  11. Implications for K-12 of Disruptive Technologies McGraw-Hill goes bankrupt Shameless self-promotion dept:GoKnow Learning, IncProduct of NSF Funding

  12. Summary • IF.. Low-cost, mobile, handheld, powerful computers is the future…… • THEN.. What do we do TODAY? • Change • Research Priorities • Curriculum Development • Human Resources Development • RISKY…… Either Way!!!

  13. Summary • Described: • Unique Learning Opportunities • Evidence: • It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement • SBR – New! • REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE: • Scalable, Scalable, Scalable

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