Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Report with Blackboard Inc.: “Trends in Digital Learning: Empowering Innovative Classroom Models for Learning”

Trends in Digital Learning: Empowering Innovative Classroom Models for Learning focuses on how innovative classroom models empower more engaging and purposeful learning environments for students and teachers. The report examines both the desired student achievements and the strategic use of digital tools, content and resources to understand, from the perspective of the students, teachers and administrators on the front lines, the opportunities and challenges associated with empowering new innovative classroom models.

Since 2007, Project Tomorrow has collaborated with Blackboard Inc. to create a series of annual reports that focus on the year-to-year trends in the use of digital learning tools to change the classroom learning paradigm through an in-depth analysis of the latest Speak Up national findings. In this latest update report, we examine the trends from our analysis of the Speak Up data collected in fall 2014. More than 521,000 K-12 students, parents, educators, and community members participated in Speak Up 2014, and the findings of how teachers and administrators are empowering innovation with digital tools, content and resources is the focus for this year’s trends report.

Key Findings from this year’s report include:

  • More than 9 out of 10 administrators say that the effective use of technology within instruction is important for achieving their school or district’s core mission of education and preparation of students.
  • Over three-quarters of parents (78%) say that the best way for their child to develop the college, career and citizen ready skills they will need for future success is to use technology on a regular basis within his or her daily classes at school.
  • Two-thirds of middle school students (64%) agree that effective technology use increases their interest in what they are learning at school.
  • Three-quarters of principals attribute increased student engagement in learning to the effective use of digital content in their blended learning classrooms
  • 52% of teachers in blended classrooms say that their students are developing collaboration skills as a result of using technology within learning; 61% of their students agree!
  • Almost three-quarters of technology leaders (73%) say that their school or district is now offering online courses for their students. Top subjects offered: Math, Social Studies/History, English Language Arts, Science and World Languages.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Project Tomorrow at ISTE 2015

We are excited to be a part of ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia, PA! For over thirty years, the ISTE Conference & Expo has been the leading forum in which over 18,000 attendees and industry representatives, including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators, and policy makers, exchange ideas about education technology. If attending, be sure to take part in our various workshops, panels, and sessions, featuring Speak Up 2014 data and more. 

With the first day of ISTE 2015 nearly halfway through, we invite you to check out our remaining activities below. Let us know if you're attending any of our sessions!
Thanks for reading! Feel free to share your thoughts with us on FacebookTwitter, and our Blog.

-The Project Tomorrow team

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Monday, June 29

The Eight Essentials for Success in Mobile Learning

Monday, June 29, 12:45-1:45pm
Location: PCC Ballroom A
Click here to learn more
Attend this session to learn eight essential strategies for success in mobile learning, with examples illustrating successful use for each strategies. You'll gain insights into how to develop, implement and evaluate mobile learning initiatives. Applying these strategies will greatly increase the chances for success of a mobile learning project.With Julie Evans (Project Tomorrow), Angela Baker (Qualcomm Wireless Reach), and Chris Dede (Harvard University).
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Tuesday, June 30

Digital learning is more than a trend

Release of the 2015 report, Trends in Digital Learning: Empowering Innovative Classroom Models for Learning. This latest report from Blackboard and Project Tomorrow details how schools and districts are using new technologies to create the ultimate learning experience. Report highlights how:
▪ Educators are using new technologies to engage students in and out of school
▪ Blended and digital learning translate directly to student confidence and success
▪ Students are reacting to these evolving and innovative classroom models

Why Student Data?

Tuesday, June 30, 12:30-1:30pm
Location: PCC 114
Access to student data can improve teaching and learning. Hear firsthand how educators, school districts, and the private sector are using student data to improve educational outcomes and how they are safeguarding student information.

Digital Teachers, Digital Principals: Transforming the Ways We Engage Students

Tuesday, June 30, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: PCC 103BC
Click here to learn more
Engaging students in learning can potentially improve achievement, but increasing student engagement is still an elusive concept in many classrooms. Armed with research findings and classroom practices, we'll provide you with new strategies and ideas to use in your classrooms. With Julie Evans (Project Tomorrow), Robert Miller (Port Orange Elementary), Kari Stubbs (BrainPOP), and Matthew Brown (Sunnyside Intermediate School).
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Speak Up Collaborator Booth

(Conference Center, level 2, Booth 9)

200 Meeting Room corridor - between registration, association services, program sessions, keynotes, and the Expo Hall
Monday, June 29, 9:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday, June 30, 9:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday, July 1, 9:30 am–3 pm
Stop by our collaborator booth to say hi and learn more about Speak Up on your way to all your great ISTE sessions!
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Thank you for your interest and continued support of Speak Up! Be sure to stay updated on all things Speak Up by following us on FacebookTwitterInstagramand our Blog.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Speak Up Operations Manager, Jenny Hostert, at jhostert@tomorrow.org or via phone at (949) 609-4660 ext. 17.
Many thanks to our sponsors and partners for the support of Speak Up 2014: Blackboard Inc., BrainPOP, Fuel Education, DreamBox Learning, Schoolwires, Qualcomm Wireless Reach, Rosetta Stone, American Association of School Administrators, Consortium for School Networking, Digital Learning Day, Digital Promise, edWeb, International Association for K-12 Online Learning, International Society for Technology in Education, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National School Boards Association, Secondary Education Teachers’ Association, and the Southern Regional Education Board.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Speak Up Family and Friends: Visit DreamBox Learning’s Envision Education Booth at #ISTE2015


Share your thoughts and contribute to the shared hope for the next generation of learning. A whiteboard artist at the booth will be designing a DreamBoard with different topics related to the future of edtech.

1.       How do we create engaged, confident students with math skills needed for success today and in the future?
2.      What is the promise of a more personalized learning experience for students?
3.      What does the future of learning look like for students?
4.      Have we fully realized the potential of education technology? Why or why not?

Using the future you’ve imagined, we’ll create a vision for teaching and learning that we can all aspire to achieve.

See it live in Philly and follow #EnvisionEdu!

1.       Share your vision on these important edtech topics.
2.      Use #EnvisionEdu to contribute your ideas.
3.      Your ideas will be included on the DreamBoard at booth #412!

Can’t attend ISTE?

Be a part of the conversation anytime, anywhere using #EnvisionEdu. Follow DreamBox on twitter (@DreamBox_Learn) to see what the artist creates!

For more information, visit DreamBox Learning’s webpage 

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Stop by our booth at ISTE 2015!

ISTE 2015 is almost here! We are excited to announce that we'll have a Speak Up booth set up throughout the conference - keep reading to learn where we're located. Don't forget to check our previous posts to view our plans for each day of the conference. Be sure to send us a message on FacebookTwitter, or in our comments section below if you plan on attending our sessions.

Speak Up Collaborator Booth
Conference Center, level 2, Booth 9
200 Meeting Room corridor- between registration, association services, program sessions, keynotes and the Expo Hall. 

Monday, June 29, 9:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday, June 30, 9:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday, July 1, 9:30 am–3 pm

We look forward to seeing you in a few days! Make sure you stop by our collaborator booth to say hi and learn more about Speak Up on your way to all your great ISTE sessions!

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Check out next Wednesday's sessions at ISTE 2015!

New session added! Check out next what's in store for Project Tomorrow next Wednesday  (July 1st) at ISTE 2015, and check our blog throughout the week for our plans for each day of the conference. Be sure to send us a message on FacebookTwitter, or in our comments section below if you plan on attending our sessions.

Wednesday, July 1st at ISTE 2015


Digital Learning in Special Education Classrooms: Insights from Research and Practice
10:15–11:15 am in PCC Terrace Ballroom IV

Join us for an enlightening conversation between a digital learning researcher and a special education teacher about the impact of digital resources in special education classrooms. Session will feature new research from the Speak Up Project about the aspirations of special education teachers for their ultimate digital classroom. With Julie Evans (Project Tomorrow), Angela Foreman (Arlington Public Schools), James Scarano (Arlington Public Schools).


Reminder - FREE webinar tomorrow: "Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Today's Students and Digital Learning"

Thursday, June 25, 2015
2PM-3PM ET
Hosted by the NROC Project

Join Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans for a overview of the annual Speak Up Research Project, designed to provide schools nationwide with insights into how today's students want to leverage digital tools for learning. This year's study focused on the views and attitudes of students in four specific types of digital learning environments:
  • Laptop initiatives
  • Blended learning
  • Online learning
  • STEM experiences
Attend the webinar to learn and consider the impact on new strategies you may be considering to engage 21st Century learners! Click here to save your spot for this insightful webinar.

The NROC Project is a national non-profit impacting college & career readiness. NROC (pronounced "en-rock") is a community-guided, non-profit project focused on new models of digital  content development, distribution, and use. To learn more about the NROC Project, click here.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Project Tomorrow at ISTE 2015 - Tuesday, June 30

Happy Tuesday! In just a few days, we'll be at ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia, PA! Check out next what's in store for Project Tomorrow next Tuesday (June 30) at ISTE 2015, and check our blog throughout the week for our plans for each day of the conference. Be sure to send us a message on FacebookTwitter, or in our comments section below if you plan on attending our sessions.

Tuesday, June 30 at ISTE 2015

Digital learning is more than a trend
Tuesday, June 30th
Request a copy of the report

Release of the 2015 report, Trends in Digital Learning: Empowering Innovative Classroom Models for Learning. This latest report from Blackboard and Project Tomorrow details how schools and districts are using new technologies to create the ultimate learning experience. Report highlights how:

  • Educators are using new technologies to engage students in and out of school
  • Blended and digital learning translate directly to student confidence and success
  • Students are reacting to these evolving and innovative classroom models

Why Student Data?
Tuesday, June 30, 12:30-1:30pm
Location: PCC 114
Access to student data can improve teaching and learning. Hear firsthand how educators, school districts, and the private sector are using student data to improve educational outcomes and how they are safeguarding student information.

Digital Teachers, Digital Principals: Transforming the Ways We Engage Students
Tuesday, June 30, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: PCC 103BC
Click here to learn more

Engaging students in learning can potentially improve achievement, but increasing student engagement is still an elusive concept in many classrooms. Armed with research findings and classroom practices, we'll provide you with new strategies and ideas to use in your classrooms. With Julie Evans (Project Tomorrow), Robert Miller (Port Orange Elementary), and Kari Stubbs (BrainPOP).

Monday, June 22, 2015

Check out next Monday's sessions at ISTE 2015!

We are excited to be a part of ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia, PA! With this year's conference coming up in less than one week, we can't wait to meet everyone at our sessions! Check out next what's in store for Project Tomorrow next Monday (June 29) at ISTE 2015, and check our blog throughout the week for our plans for each day of the conference. Be sure to send us a message on Facebook, Twitter, or in our comments section below if you plan on attending our sessions.

Monday, June 29 at ISTE 2015

Paying It Forward: Leveraging Female Voices in Ed Tech
Monday, June 29, 8:30-9:30am
Location: PCC 116
Click here to register
#edtech4women

Female ed tech leaders from across the globe gather annually at ISTE. This year, we will formalize this convening with an engaging session around leadership. From coaching to mentorship to collaboration, the session will showcase female agents of change and examine how to strengthen the female voice in education technology. With Julie Evans (Project Tomorrow), Mila Fuller (National Council of Teachers of English), Ellen Bialo (Interactive Educational Systems Design), Margaret Roth (Yet Analytics), and Kari Stubbs (BrainPOP).

The Eight Essentials for Success in Mobile Learning
Monday, June 29, 12:45-1:45pm
Location: PCC Ballroom A
Click here to learn more

Attend this session to learn eight essential strategies for success in mobile learning, with examples illustrating successful use for each strategies. You'll gain insights into how to develop, implement and evaluate mobile learning initiatives. Applying these strategies will greatly increase the chances for success of a mobile learning project. With Julie Evans (Project Tomorrow), Angela Baker (Qualcomm Wireless Reach), and Chris Dede (Harvard University).

Friday, June 19, 2015

Did you miss NCTET's event about the intersection of technology and special education this Wednesday?

If so, you can access our materials and Julie's presentation - featuring Speak Up 2014 data about special education teachers and digital learning - as well as a full recording of the event, provided by Discovery Education. Check out a summary of the event below:

On June 17, 2015, the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) and the Education and Technology and Telecommunications Taskforces of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities hosted Seizing Opportunity in the Digital Age: The Intersection of Technology and Special Education, a special event to discuss the intersection of technology and special education. Moderator Alexa Posny (former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services) discussed how special education teachers have led the way for technology innovation, and Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans provided Speak Up 2014 data, focusing on 4,475 special education teachers’ thoughts on digital learning. Featured educator panelists Kate Nagle (The Ivy Mount School, Rockville, MD), Caroline Hill (E.L. Haynes High School, Washington, D.C.), and Angela Foreman (Jamestown Elementary School, Arlington, VA) gave insight into how their schools and classrooms have used technology to advance special education and benefit students with disabilities.

This event was made possible by NCTET and the Education and Technology and Telecommunications Taskforces of the Consortium for Citizens, with the live stream provided by Discovery Education.

Speakers
  • Alexa Posny, former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (Moderator)
  • Julie Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Project Tomorrow

Panelists
  • Kate Nagle, The Ivy Mount School, Rockville, MD
  • Caroline Hill, Principal, E.L. Haynes High School, Washington, D.C.
  • Angela Foreman, Jamestown Elementary School, Arlington, VA

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Speak Up Family and Friends: The BbWorld 2015 Teaching and Learning Day Pass from Blackboard

Technology can only improve student success when paired with great teaching. Our friends at Blackboard invite higher education and K-12 educators to Teaching & Learning Day at BbWorld. This special day pass includes access to a series of sessions designed just for those working in the classroom—whether online, brick and mortar, or a mix of the two.

The day will open with an inspirational keynote from TED speaker Adora Svitak. Following, breakout sessions and panels will discuss key topics in education today. Check out the highlighted sessions below to see what’s in store:

Higher Education Program Highlights:
  1. Panel: The Ins and Outs of Designing Exemplary courses
  2. Session: Increasing Student Engagement
  3. Session: Best Practices for Accessible Course Design
  4. Session: Course design for online courses
K-12 Program Highlights:
  1. Featured speakers: Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams on Flipped Classrooms
  2. Session: Competency based digital learning
  3. Session: Transitioning to blended learning
  4. Panel: Parents and school-to-home communications
  5. Panel:  The Flip Side: A Flipped Learning Panel
  6. Panel: Powerful Professional Development to Prepare Teachers for Digital Learning
The Teaching and Learning Day Pass is only $199 and includes access to all BbWorld programing on Wednesday July 22. To access this special day-rate, use the code BBW199 at bbworld.com.

To learn more, visit Blackboard's website.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Around the Web Wednesday

Happy Around the Web Wednesday! Browse all the links below for the latest news and topics trending in education and technology. Be sure to let us know which article intrigued you the most!


Don't forget - today's event about how technology advances special education and benefits students with disabilities, "Seizing Opportunity in the Digital Age: The Intersection of Technology and Special Education" is today at 12PM ET in Washington, DC! Click here to learn how you can attend in-person or online.

- The Project Tomorrow Team

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Speak Up Family and Friends Upcoming Events

Happy Tuesday! Each week we'll post upcoming events and programs from our Speak Up partners and sponsors. Check out the events below:

NCTAF & OECD
Forum: "Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)"
June 25, 1PM-4PM ET
Click here to register

iNACOL
Webinar: "CompetencyWorks—Implementing Competency Education in K-12 Systems: Insights from Local Leaders"
June 25, 2PM-3PM ET
Click here to register

SETDA
2015 Emerging Technologies Forum & Annual Business Meeting
June 25-29, 2015
Click here for more information

ISTE
2015 ISTE Conference & Expo
June 28-July 1, 2015
Click here for more information

Will you be attending any of these events? Let us know in the comment section!

Monday, June 15, 2015

Reminder: “Seizing Opportunity in the Digital Age: The Intersection of Technology and Special Education” is this Wednesday, June 17 from 12:00-1:30PM!

Join the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) and the Education and Technology and Telecommunications Taskforces of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities for this special event to discuss the intersection of technology and special education. Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans and other featured panelists will discuss how technology advances special education and benefits students with disabilities. Hear testimony from experts in the field, stories from educators, and listen to an explanation of the data results pertaining to special education and technology in the classroom. New Speak Up data from special education teachers nationwide will be featured. Speakers and panelists include Alexa Posny (former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services), Julie Evans (CEO of Project Tomorrow), Kate Nagle (The Ivy Mount School, MD), Caroline Hill (E.L. Haynes High School, Washington, DC), and Angela Foreman (Jamestown Elementary School, VA).

The event takes place at 12PM on Wednesday, June 17 in 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Ally Bernstein at ally@jbernsteinstrategy.com as soon as possible.

Can’t attend the event in Washington DC? Watch the live stream here: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/NCTET2015.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Speak Up in the news!

Happy Friday! We're ending the week by sharing articles that featured our Speak Up 2014 data from our first Congressional Briefing. Check them out below, and special thanks to the multiple organizations and news outlets that wrote about our findings!

Massive Survey Finds Students Mobile-ready, Wanting Games
Games and Learning
May 18, 2015

Speak Up Student Data
Anne Wujcik
Ednet Insight
 May 15, 2015

Digital Education
Education Week (print edition)
May 13, 2015

Poll: 45% of Educators Say Mobile Device Usage in Class Produce Positive Outcomes
iSchool Guide
Hanna Sanchez
May 12, 2015

Survey Shows Proliferation of Mobile Devices in Schools
Education News
May 7, 2015

What's the Future for Mobile Devices in the Classroom? [#Infographic] 
D. Frank Smith
EdTech Magazine
May 4, 2015

Teen Students Depending More on Personal Devices in School 
ABC News Radio
May 4, 2015

Nearly 60% of Teens Use Their Own Mobile Devices in School for Learning 
The Innovative Educator Blog
May 3, 2015

Many High School Students Bringing Their Own Devices to School, Survey Finds 
Sean Cavanagh
Education Week
May 1, 2015

4 key digital learning developments 
Laura Devaney
eSchool News
April 30, 2015

Duh! Learning should be collaborative, personalized and tech-supported 
ISTE Connects
April 30, 2015

Don't forget - we'll be at ISTE 2015 at the end of this month! If you're attending the conference & expo, be sure to attend one of our sessions and stop by our Speak Up booth to learn more about our national research project. Click here to view our schedule for ISTE 2015.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Around the Web Wednesday

Happy Around the Web Wednesday! Browse all the links below for the latest news and topics trending in education and technology. Be sure to let us know which article intrigued you the most!


We're excited to be a part of ISTE 2015 at the end of this month! If you're attending the conference & expo, be sure to attend one of our sessions and stop by our Speak Up booth to learn more about our national research project. Click here to view our schedule for ISTE 2015.

- The Project Tomorrow Team

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Webinar: "Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Today's Students and Digital Learning"

Thursday, June 25, 2015
2PM-3PM ET
Hosted by the NROC Project

Join Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans for a overview of the annual Speak Up Research Project, designed to provide schools nationwide with insights into how today's students want to leverage digital tools for learning. This year's study focused on the views and attitudes of students in four specific types of digital learning environments:
  • Laptop initiatievs
  • Blended learning
  • Online learning
  • STEM experiences
Attend the webinar to learn and consider the impact on new strategies you may be considering to engage 21st Century learners! Click here to save your spot for this insightful webinar.

The NROC Project is a national non-profit impacting college & career readiness. NROC (pronounced "en-rock") is a community-guided, non-profit project focused on new models of digital  content development, distribution, and use. To learn more about the NROC Project, click here.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Employment Opportunity: Program Manager — Tomorrow’s Teachers Initiative

Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) is a national education nonprofit organization based in Irvine CA. We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as Program Manager for our Tomorrow’s Teachers Initiative.    
The vision of Project Tomorrow is to ensure that today’s students are well prepared to be tomorrow’s innovators, leaders and engaged citizens of the world.  We approach our mission through national research projects, programs that support students’ interests in the teaching and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, online tools and resources for students, teachers, and parents, and national and regional advocacy efforts.

This Program Manager position will be responsible for the management of two initiatives:  the nationally recognized YouthTEACH2Learn (YT2L) school based program and the California Future Educators Association (CFEA) extracurricular clubs. YT2L is a high-impact school program that provides high school students with the opportunity to explore teaching as a career through a specially designed curriculum and classroom teaching experiences (http://www.tomorrow.org/programs/yt2l.html).  CFEA fosters the recruitment and development of a new generation of prospective educators through the establishment of high school clubs to support students’ interest in careers in education (http://www.tomorrow.org/fea/).            

The responsibilities of the Program Manager include the following:

  • Manage all aspects of both the YT2L and CFEA programs including operations, communications, and curriculum and instruction.
  • Maintain at least monthly communication with YT2L and CFEA teachers to identify program needs and provide support for implementation, such as coordinating student teaching experiences at partner elementary schools.
  • Oversee professional development for YT2L and CFEA teachers to improve program implementation and teaching practices.
  • Produce the annual CFEA state conference(s), including implementation of CFEA competitions aligned to national competitions. 
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for the expansion of the CFEA chapters and YT2L program sites. 
  • Develop and implement a program evaluation for TTI initiatives.
  • Provide regular communications to TTI constituents, including developing or identifying content, managing social media, and keeping related websites up to date for the portfolio programs.

The key attributes of this position include:

  • Full time position located in our Irvine CA national headquarters office. 
  • Salary based upon experience and qualifications.   
  • Great working environment with a dedicated, enthusiastic team.
  • Ability to start immediately.

We are seeking to interview candidates for this position with the following qualifications:

  • Bachelors’ degree in a related field. 
  • Minimum of three years of successful non-profit program management experience.  Preference is for experience in the K-12 education sector.
  • Teaching experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with curriculum development and/or professional development is preferred, but not required. 
  • Experience in the development and administration of work plans, budgets, and program evaluation.    
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks and deadlines in a high production atmosphere.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including public speaking.
  • Experience in building relationships with a wide variety of individuals including teachers, principals, university faculty, students, nonprofit program managers, corporate community relations staff members and other community stakeholders.
  • Strong technology skills, including experience with digital learning tools and content in an instructional setting.
  • Superior organizational skills with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Mature decision-making capabilities.
  • A positive attitude and enthusiasm for our mission.
  • Exemplary character qualities with strong ethics.
  • If you meet the stated qualifications, please send a cover letter that explains why you are qualified for this position and your current salary requirements, a resume, and contact information for two professional references to: jobs@tomorrow.org

All applicants will be contacted with our decision. Please use the jobs@tomorrow.org e-mail if you have any questions.

Project Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer.

Friday, June 5, 2015

Speak Up family and friends: "Time for Learning: Top 10 Reasons Why Flipping the Classroom Can Change Education" by Kathleen P. Fulton is out today!

This week's Speak Up family and friends update focuses on Kathleen P. Fulton's book, Time for Learning: Top 10 Reasons Why Flipping the Classroom Can Change Educationwhich is out today by Corwin Press. Check out some information on the book below:



Flipping classrooms - using class time for hands-on learning and "off loading" the lecture portion of lessons as homework - is taking schools by storm. This book makes the case to educational leaders for the benefits of flipping. Backed by powerful data (including past Speak Up data) and anecdotes, topics include:
  • Data on positive student outcomes in terms of achievement and motivation
  • How flipping gives teachers more time to work with students one-on-one and encourage peer learning
  • How flipping engages students in 21st century skills
  • Ways flipping is budget and resource-friendly
To learn more about flipped learning and how flipping classrooms can change education, visit Kathleen P. Fulton's website and order her book.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Take this quick 5 minute survey from our friends at TEACH to help shape a new education program!


Our friends from the TEACH team need your insights! Please take 5 minutes to help shape a new education program that will accompany a major upcoming movie about girls' education and equality around the world. TEACH wants to know how to help provide access to movies and classroom materials for teachers of grades 6-12, and the more they know from you, the better this program can be!

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Around the Web Wednesday

Happy Around the Web Wednesday! Browse all the links below for the latest news and topics trending in education and technology. Be sure to let us know which article intrigued you the most!


We're excited to be a part of ISTE 2015 at the end of this month! If you're attending the conference & expo, be sure to attend one of our sessions and stop by our Speak Up booth to learn more about our national research project. Click here to view our schedule for ISTE 2015.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Watch our first Congressional Briefing here!


Did you miss our first Congressional Briefing on April 30th? You can now watch the national release of our Speak Up 2014 student data online! Click here to watch the event on YouTube, or press play on the video above.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Special Event: "Seizing Opportunity in the Digital Age: The Intersection of Technology and Special Education"

June 17, 2015
12PM-1:30PM
562 Dirksen Senate Office Building

The National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) and the Education and Technology and Telecommunications Taskforces of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities invite you to a special event to discuss the intersection of technology and special education. Join us and our featured speakers and panelists for a conversation about how technology advances special education and benefits students with disabilities. Hear testimony from experts in the field, stories from educators, and listen to an explanation of the data results pertaining to special education and technology in the classroom.  Lunch will be provided. Please contact ally@jbernsteinstrategy.com if you require special accommodations for this session.

Speakers: Alexa Posny, former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (Moderator);  Julie Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Project Tomorrow
Panelists: Kate Nagle, The Ivy Mount School, Rockville, MD; Caroline Hill, Principal, E.L. Haynes High School, Washington, D.C.; Angela Foreman, Jamestown Elementary School, Arlington, VA

Please RSVP as soon as possible to ally@jbernsteinstrategy.com  

About NCTET: The National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) is a non-partisan organization that examines and supports the use of technology to improve education and training in America. NCTET's board members include representatives of education associations, non-profit organizations, corporations, and individual participants. NCTET organizes policy briefings, conducts institutes, produces white papers and other research documents, and maintains a listserve on timely issues in education technology. More information can be found at: www.nctet.org