The M iddle School of Plainville A Vision for 2017

1. The Middle School of PlainvilleA Vision for 2017 Heading/Photo credit: Plainville Community Schools Middle School of Plainville Website Christina Konovalov EDU 505 Future of Education Professor Rebecca Waters

2. The Middle School of Plainville • Mission “Inspiring and challenging a respectful and responsible community of learners” (Middle School of Plainville, 2012) • Vision “A Great Place to Learn” (Middle School of Plainville, 2012) • 538 Students in grades 6-8 • Enriching curriculums in Math, Science, Social studies, Language Arts/Reading • Technology influenced lessons : Interactive Projectors, laptops, tablets • Extra curricular programs: • Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS) • Kids in the Middle Community service (KIM)

3. http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Internet_g170.html • “E-learning is the future of education as it is interactive, interesting, and entertaining way of learning…”(Goyal, 2012,p.1). • E-Learning: • engaging and fun • allows students to use mobile devices, tablets and computers • do “game-based learning” (Horizon Report, 2012, p.18) • have individualized instruction

4. Technology Trendsphoto credits: PowerPoint Multiple forms of technology • “Consumption of multiple technologies by young people and the economic, social and technological drivers [that are] transforming education and training” (Becta, 2008 p. 2). Some Examples: (Smart Phones, tablets, laptops, video game consoles) MSP’s vision will allow these mobile devices to be used for classroom instruction both in-house and online.

5. Technology Trendshttp://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Internet_g170.html “Transliteracy” (KnowledgeWorks, 2009). What is it? Being able to understand and use a wide variety of media… Examples are: "Broadcasts, digital videos, social networking, microblogs, tagging, wikis and pandemics” (KnowledgeWorks, 2009) Texting, IMing, emailing

6. Public Policy Trends • Online and in-House Education programs should be for anyone • “increasing of blended (hybrid) programs…”for [all] education institutions” (Bett, Hartman, Oxholm, 2009). • School choice is becoming popular • Online education should be included in school choice • Availability online courses/schools • for all age groups Photo credit: PowerPoint

7. Online CoursesSaving Plainville Money • Online education can provide MSP financial savings. The school can save money in supplies, educator salaries and energy costs. • Ability to purchase e-books, internet- based instructional media • Less materials purchased for students saving money for school and town • The “cost of delivery and core materials [will be reduced] because of the internet connection and professional teachers” (Kahn, 2011). http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Internet_g170.html

8. Scanning and Polling Scanning Resources Polling Individuals ✚ Builds a Scenario of the Future for MSP

9. Futuring’s Impact on Education: Scanning • Scanning requires locating and using many different informational sources that need to be evaluated. Websites, journals, blogs and government sources are just a few examples of places that should be researched to locate possible trends to create a scenario of the future. • http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Internet_g170.html

10. Futuring’s Impact on Education: Polling • Polling is a surveying method that involves inquiring about “people’s views on the future and other topics” (WorldFuture,1966). • Electronic surveys will be used along with oral questioning of individuals of various backgrounds and age groups. The results are more likely to represent a general consensus of society.

11. Student Training on Cyberbullying and Proper electronic media with the increase in technology usage for lessons. http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Internet_g170.html

12. Plan Now for TomorrowTechnology Will Not Wait Begin assessing and planning technology professional development for staff nowso MSP will be prepared for the future. http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Internet_g170.html

13. The Vision of MSP for 2017 • Variety of technology use in all classrooms • Students/Teacher communication… blogs, social networks • Mobile devices/technology used in classes • Online classes available for students • Educators will be understand and use technology in all classes • Regular technology training for staff and students • Funds will be allotted for technology development in the budget • Citizens of Plainville will be able to see growth and achievements of the technology usage with data collection and through the use of scanning and polling. • Electronic surveying of all staff, students and town citizens will be done on a regular basis to inform all people involved on how technology is assisting the learning process. • Parents and students – online “school choice” option

14. References Becta (2008). Analysis of emerging trends affecting the use of technology in education. Retrieved from University of Oxford (Department of Education), Nottingham University (Learning Sciences Research Institute, LSRI), Sero consulting, Kable (part of the Guardian media group and Oakleigh Consulting Ltd, for Becta) http://www.becta.org.uk Goyal, S. C., (2012). E-Learning: Future of Education [Abstract]. Journal of Education, 6, 239-242. Retrieved from http:// www.doaj.org KnowledgeWorks. (2009). Welcome to the world of learning. 2020 Forecast: Creating the future of learning. Retrieved from http://futureofed.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2020-Forecast.pdf Middle School of Plainville. (2012). Welcome to the middle school of plainville. Vision and mission. Retrieved from http://msp.plainvilleschools.org/ World Future Society. (1966). Methods. Futuring.Methods: Futuring. WorldFutureSociety. Retrieved from http://www.wfs.org/book/export/html/399