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TECHNOLOGIES
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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Computer Based Learning
Can easily access information that, best suits their own learning
styles (Leer and Ivanov 2013)
Allows easier differentiation for teachers
Videos such as Khan Academy can be used to support learning
Blended Learning
Assessment
ECONOMIC TRENDS
Energy
Less poverty, but larger gap between those who are poor and extremely
wealthy
Instability in the world
Title I program helps schools, but still faces many challenges
Who Is Paying
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
Immigration
More immigration than emigration which is increasing population
Come the United States from countries all over the world of all ethnic
groups and races
Fertility
Range of women having children is now at 15 to 44 years of age
Will increase with years to come
Fertility rate is, higher in Hispanic groups compared to whites
(Shrestha and Heisler 2011)
SCENARIOS
Well thought out plans for the future vision
Should be consistent and compatible (Mietzner and Reger
2005)
but realistic
Differentiated,
Positives
Futuristic idea
Create shorter term
goals along the way
for the one long term
vision
Allows for flexibility
and greater
Negatives
Requires a lot of
analyzing
Involves subjective
judgements
Different variables to
consider
SCANNING
Watching and assessing the environment to ensure the final
goal is being reached
Negatives:
VISION/PLAN
New behavior charts with positive reinforcements and rewards
Chromebook cart in every room
Students can bring in their own devices
Flipped classroom will create more group work and allow for
better differentiation
Teacher Training
REFERENCES
Borgioli, G. M., Ociepka, A., & Coker, K. (2015). A Playbill: Rethinking Assessment in Teacher
Education.Journal Of The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning,15(3), 68-84.
Connecticut State Department of Education. (2015). Public School Enrollment [Data file].
Retrieved from http://edsight.ct.gov/SASPortal/main.do
Education Commission. (August 2013).Who Pays the Tab for K-12 Education?: How state
allocate their share of education cost.The Progress of Education Reform, 14(4), 1-7.
Glenn, J. C. (2014). Our Global Situation and Prospects for the Future.Futurist,48(5), 14-20
Gordon, David (Producer). (November 3, 2012).The Changing State of US Ethnicity. BBC
News. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-20187325
Grant, C. g., & Arnold, N. W. (2015). The Title I Program.International Journal Of Educational
Reform,24(4), 363-375.
[Khan Academy]. (2011, December 27). Year 2060: Education Predictions. [Video File].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiKrFcgVSIU&feature=youtu.be
Leer, R., & Ivanov, S. (2013).Rethinking The Future Of Learning: The Possibilities And
Limitations Of Technology In Education In The 21st Century.International Journal Of
Organizational Innovation, 5(4), 14-20.
REFERENCES CONT.
Mietzner, D., & Reger, G. (2005). Advantages and disadvantages of scenario approaches for
strategic foresight.Int. J. Technology Intelligence and Planning, 1(2), 220239.
from https://thejournal.com/Articles/2014/02/03/10-Major-Technology-Trends-in-Education.aspx?
Page=1
Smith, S. J., & Harvey, E. E. (2014). K-12 online lesson alignment to the principles of Universal
Design for Learning: the Khan Academy.Open Learning,29(3), 222-242.
doi:10.1080/02680513.2014.992402
Sobrero, P., (2004).The steps for futuring.Journal of Extention, 42(3). Retrieved from
http://www.joe.org/joe/2004june/comm2.php
Waldman, L. (2002, October 18). School Marks 35 Years. Hartford Courant. Retrieved from
http://articles.courant.com/2002-10-18/news/0210181784_1_elementary-schools-ivy-driveschool-school-marks