Today's school leaders face many new challenges in creating 21st century learning environments including how to gain the support of parents for emerging technologies such as mobile devices, online learning and digital content. Join Blackboard and Project Tomorrow for a webinar to hear what students, parents, teachers and administrators think about the use of emerging technologies in the classroom. Following the presentation of the data findings, Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, will moderate a panel discussion with administrators and parents who will share their perspectives about how to effectively engage parents' support to facilitate 21st century learning. Participants will learn which emerging technologies are most valued for learning and enhancing student achievement, as well as gain insights about how to effectively foster parent support for 21st century learning environments.

1. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Julie Evans , Chief Executive Officer, Project Tomorrow Paul Sanfrancesco, Director of Technology, Garnet Valley School District Chris Jones , Parent, Garnet Valley School District Kyle Sanford, Parent, Dysart Unified School District Margie Tinsley, Parent, Capistrano Unified School District Mike Petersen, Manager, K-12 Solutions Engineers, Blackboard Engaging Parents' Support for Emerging Technologies in the Classroom: Data Review and Discussion

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4. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Engaging Parents’ Support for Emerging Technologies in the Classroom Speak Up National Data Webinar February 17, 2010 Julie Evans Project Tomorrow

5. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Review new data findings Learning in the 21st Century: Parents’ Perspectives, Parents’ Priorities A collaboration with Blackboard Inc. Gain new insights from our expert panel Stimulate new conversations Our discussion today

6. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Introducing our discussion panelists: Chris Jones, Parent Garnet Valley School District, PA Margie Tinsley, Parent Capistrano Unified School District, CA Kyle Sanford, Parent Dysart Unified School District, AZ Paul Sanfrancesco, Director of Technology Garnet Valley School District, PA

7. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 A big thank you to:

8. Series of Speak Up Reports in collaboration with Blackboard (c) Project Tomorrow 2009

16. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Introducing the “Digital Advance Team” America’s K-12 Students Adopting/adapting technologies for learning Tech trend setters Their use predicts widespread acceptance Out of school use drives in school use Pace car for others Teachers (& parents) ultimately catch up

17. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Introducing the “Digital Advance Team” So, what are the next emerging technologies to be paced by the “ Digital Advance Team?”

21. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Parents & Web 2.0 Applications

22. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 How important is the effective implementation of instructional technology to student success?

23. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Parents’ Perspectives, Parents’ Priorities

24. How satisfied are parents with technology use at their child’s school? (c) Project Tomorrow 2009

27. How satisfied are today’s students with technology use at their school? (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Students say: Not very!

29. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Parents’ envision improvement “ What are the top things you would do to improve technology use at your child’s school?”

31. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Parents’ envision improvement “ What is the best way for your child to acquire the information and media literacy skills needed to be successful?”

32. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Parents’ envision improvement “ What is the best way for your child to acquire the information and media literacy skills needed to be successful?” 68% say: Use technology as part of their regular class

33. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Parents’ envision improvement “ What would you recommend as good investments to enhance student achievement?

34. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Parents’ envision improvement: To personalize learning

37. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Parents’ envision improvement: Preferred technology for the classroom

38. Summary findings (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Today’s parents are: Experiencing value of technology themselves Concerned about the future for their child Support 21st century learning environments Believe that effective tech use is essential Eager to share their ideas and views

39. Summary findings (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Today’s parents are: Experiencing value of technology themselves Concerned about the future for their child Support 21st century learning environments Believe that effective tech use is essential Eager to share their ideas and views Creating a unique opportunity for schools and districts to engage parents in new ways

40. Engaging Parents’ Support for Emerging Technologies in the Classroom (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Introducing our discussion panelists: Chris Jones, Parent Garnet Valley School District, PA Margie Tinsley, Parent Capistrano Unified School District, CA Kyle Sanford, Parent Dysart Unified School District, AZ Paul Sanfrancesco, Director of Technology Garnet Valley School District, PA

41. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 A big thank you to: and our Panel of Experts

44. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 More data and reports are available on our website: www.tomorrow.org Julie Evans Project Tomorrow [email_address] 949-609-4660 x15 Copyright Project Tomorrow 2009. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author. Thank you!