The Future of College Computer Literacy

1. The Future of College Computer Literacy The Impact of K-12 Educational Technology Standards Ken BaldaufFlorida State University

2. Session Outline • The DoE 2005 National Education Technology Plan • National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) • Performance Indicators • Implementation • Results of College Student Tech Survey • College Computer Literacy Action Plan

3. Professional Profile Ken Baldauf • FSU Computer Science faculty member • MS in Computer Science • Nine years as director of Computer Literacy @ FSU • Over 5,000 students annually • CGS2060: Computer Literacy(Classroom & Webbased) • CGS2064: Computer Lit II • CGS2100: MicroApps for Business(Classroom & Webbased) • Assisted by 30 CS grad teaching assistants

4. If only the computer knowledgeand skills of incoming students were consistent! Teaching Challenges Q: What is the biggest challenge in designing and teaching a college computer literacy course? A: Meeting the needs of students with varying levels of skills –keeping the course interesting for the tech-savvy without losing the novices.

5. Examining K-12 Computer Ed • Florida’s Sunshine State Standards • The Sunshine State Standards were approved by the State Board of Education in 1996 to provide expectations for student achievement in Florida. • Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Foreign Languages • The Arts • Health and Physical Education • No mention of technology in any of the above areas. K-12 standards allow Colleges to function more efficiently and effectively Computer Lit teachers watch and wait

6. 2005 National Educational Technology Plan A New Golden Age in American K-12 Education?

7. 2005 National Educational Technology Plan • Produced by the US Department of Education as a requirement of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 • Studies the current state of technology use in the K-12 curriculum, and provides an action plan for improvement http://www.nationaledtechplan.org/

8. 2005 National Educational Technology Plan “As the field work progressed, it became obvious that while the development of educational technology was thriving, its application in our schools often was not. Over the past 10 years, 99 percent of our schools have been connected to the Internet with a 5:1 student to computer ratio. Yet, we have not realized the promise of technology in education. Essentially, providing the hardware without adequate training in its use – and in its endless possibilities for enriching the learning experience – meant that the great promise of Internet technology was frequently unrealized.”

10. “Today’s students, of almost any age, are far ahead of their teachers in computer literacy.”

11. Some Conclusions Reached in the National Educational Technology Plan • There is no dispute over the need for America’s students to have the knowledge and competence to compete in an increasingly technology-driven world economy. • This need demands new models of educationfacilitated byeducational technology. • In the realm of technology, the educational community is playing catch-up. Industry is far ahead of education. And tech-savvy high school students often are far ahead of their teachers. • This “digital disconnect” is a major cause of frustration among today’s students.

12. Some Conclusions from the National Educational Technology Plan • Public schools that do not adapt to the technology needs of students risk becoming increasingly irrelevant. Students will seek other options.

13. Some Conclusions from the National Educational Technology Plan • The current ferment within the education community will lead to major changes in the way we teach, learn and manage public education. • With the benefits of technology, highly trained teachers, a motivated student body and the requirements of No Child Left Behind, the next 10 years could see a spectacular rise in achievement – and may usher in a new golden age for American education. Student Video

14. Recommendations from the National Educational Technology Plan • Strengthen Leadership • Consider Innovative Budgeting • Improve Teacher Training • Support e-Learning and Virtual Schools • Encourage Broadband Access • Move Toward Digital Content • A move away from reliance on textbooks to the use of digital content • Integrate Data Systems

15. No Child Left Behind • Goals Include • Every child can read by the 3rd grade. • Students are technology literate by the 8th grade. • requires states and school districts across the country to reexamine their standards, set targets for improvement, and introduce rigorous testing.

16. National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) A Catalyst for No Child Left Behind “We cannot assume that our schools will naturally drift toward using technology effectively. We must commit ourselves to staying the course and making the changes necessary to reach our goals of educating every child. These are ambitious goals, but they are goals worthy of a great nation such as ours. Together, we can use technology to ensure that no child is left behind.” -George W. Bush

17. NETS • Developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) • Established in 1998, the primary goal of the ISTE NETS Project is to enable stakeholders in Pre K-12 education to develop national standards for educational uses of technology that facilitate school improvement in the United States. • The endorsed standards for NCLB

18. NETS Supports a New Learning Environment

19. Adoption of NETS • As of May 2004, 49 states have adopted, adapted, aligned with, or otherwise referenced NETS in their state technology plans, certification, licensure, curriculum plans, assessment plans, or other official state documents. http://cnets.iste.org/docs/States_using_NETS.pdf

20. Three NETS NETS for Students (37 states) The National Educational Technology Standards for Students is designed to provide teachers, technology planners, teacher preparation institutions, and educational decision-makers with frameworks and standards to guide them in establishing enriched learning environments supported by technology. NETS for Teachers(37 states) The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) NETS for Teachers Project, a US Department of Education, Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology grant facilitated a series of activities and events resulting in a national consensus on what teachers should know about and be able to do with technology. NETS for Administrators(36 states) The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Administrators developed through the Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA) Collaborative identifies knowledge and skills constituting the "core" of what every P-12 administrator needs to know about and be able to do with technology regardless of specific job role.

21. NETS for Students The new educational paradigm of fully integrated technology

22. NETS for Students • NETS technology foundation standards for students are divided into six broad categories • Basic operations and concepts of tech systems • Social, ethical, and human issues • Technology productivity tools • Technology communications tools • Technology research tools • Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

23. NETS for Students • Provides performance indicators, curriculum examples, and scenarios in categories: • PreK - 2 • Grades 3 - 5 • Grades 6 - 8 • Grades 9 - 12 Curriculum Example

24. Performance Indicators PreK-2 • Prior to completion of Grade 2, students will • Use educational software, interactive books, etc. • Develop a basic technology vocabulary • Practice responsible use of technology systems and software • Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with assistance • Use technology resources for problem solving, communication, and illustration of ideas • Use the Web and Email • Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. • Work collaboratively using technology

25. Performance Indicators PreK-2 Mostly accomplished through Integrating technology into daily lessons! Teachers as Technology Mentors

26. Assorted Educational Concept-mapping Desktop Publishing Drawing/Painting Email Graphing HyperStudio Kid Pix Studio Mapping Multimedia-authoring Multimedia encyclopedia Presentation Web browsing Web page creation Word-processing P-2 Software

27. Performance Indicators Grades 3-5 • Prior to completion of Grade 5, in addition to previously addressed skills, students will: • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of common uses of technology in daily life. • Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use. • Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. • Use telecommunications efficiently to access remote information in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests.

28. Performance Indicators Grades 3-5 • Prior to completion of Grade 5, in addition to previously addressed skills, students will: • Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, Web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities • Determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. • Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.

29. Previously mentioned software + Database Spreadsheet Geometry Rendering or illustration Digital audio recording Grades 3-5 Software

30. Performance IndicatorsGrades 6-8 • Prior to completion of Grade 8, in addition to previously addressed skills, students will: • Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday use. • Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society. • Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences. • Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical applications to learning and problem solving.

31. Previously mentioned software + digital art CAD or home design The Geometer's Sketchpad video-production Grades 6-8 Software By this time students will have had experience with: • PCs • Printers • Scanners • Digital Cameras • Digital Camcorders • Laserdisc Players • CD’s DVD’s • VCR • And many other peripherals

32. Performance Indicators Grades 9-12 • Prior to completion of Grade 12, in addition to previously addressed skills, students will: • Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. • Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole. • Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information. • Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence)

33. Performance Indicators Grades 9-12 • Prior to completion of Grade 12, in addition to previously addressed skills, students will: • Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity. • Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content learning. • Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations. • Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, for lifelong learning.

34. Observations Re: NETS • NETS fully integrates technology in all aspects of the curriculum –all teachers become, in essence, computer literacy teachers (technology mentors). • If and when NETS for Students is effectively implemented, graduating 12th graders will be more computer literate than today’s graduating college students. • There is increasing pressures on public schools to align with these standards.

35. Implementing NETS Requirements and Challenges

36. Requirements for Effective Implementation of NETS • Technology Infrastructure • Over the past 10 years, 99 percent of our schools have been connected to the Internet with a 5:1 student to computer ratio.Maintaining and improving infrastructure is an ongoing challenge. • Teacher Training • States like Florida are adding technology requirements to program approval for colleges of education, teacher performance evaluations, and certification. The situation will improve as the Web generation takes over faculty positions.

37. Requirements for Effective Implementation of NETS • Revising State Standards to Align with NETS • Florida is revising its Sunshine State Standards to comply with NETS. • Florida is also implementing portions of NETS through its School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart. • Student and Teacher Assessment • Assessment for NETS is in development on state and local levels. • FL teachers to be tested Dec 2006. • National Educational Technology Standards Rubrics are being developed by the North Central Regional Educational Lab (http://www.ncrel.org/tech/nets/rubrics.htm) and others.

38. When Will We See Results? • Deadlines exist for NCLB which hopes to be fully implemented by 2014. • NETS relies on a computer competent faculty: • continuing ed classes for existing faculty • improved teaching degree programs • and generational transition …may take until 2014. • Implementing new standards with assessment may take until 2014.

39. When Will We See Results • Assume NETS is fully and effectively implemented in all states by 2014. • The first class of students to fully experience a NETS education from P-12 would enter college in 2028 (14 years later). • From now until then we should experience an increasing amount of students who enter college fully computer literate. • We are already seeing results….

40. Transitions in College Computer Literacy Programs Preparing for the Millennials

41. Today’s StudentsResults of FSU Technology Survey (3,252 Comp Lit Students) • 97% of FSU students surveyed own a computer • Only 4% own an Apple • 87% own a cell phone • 43% own a digital camera (up 22% from last year) • 26% own a portable MP3 player or iPod (up 15%)

42. Today’s StudentsResults of FSU Technology Survey (3,252 Comp Lit Students)

43. Today’s StudentsResults of FSU Technology Survey (3,252 Comp Lit Students) Student Experience with Software

45. The Important Question What happens to the college computer literacy class when survey results look like this?

47. Planning for the Future • College Computer Literacy programs must begin transitioning now to accommodate increasing numbers of computer competent students. T R A N S I T I O N 2005 2010 2015 2020

48. Plan of Action Accommodating Increasing amounts of Computer Competent Students

49. Action Step 1: Provide College-level Knowledge • There should be a difference between what is considered high school computer competency and college computer competency. • Increase the demands of the Intro course to focus on college-level problem solving and issues. • Add an advanced course for students who are already computer literate with a focus on marketable skills for the job market.

50. Computer Lit & Comp Lit II @ FSU