Future Ready Learning

1 1 Future Ready LearningReimagining the Role of Technology in Education2016 NATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PLAN DEPARTMENT OF 1 About This Plan 1 Recent Progress and the Road Ahead 5 Section 1: Learning Engaging and Empowering Learning Through Technology 7 What People Need to Learn 8 Technology-Enabled Learning in Action 10 The Future of Learning Technologies 16 Bringing Equity to Learning Through Technology 17 Physical Spaces and Technology-Enabled Learning 20 Recommendations 22 Section

2 2: teaching teaching With Technology 25 Roles and Practices of Educators in Technology-Supported Learning 26 Connected Educators: Exemplars 30 Rethinking Teacher Preparation 32 Fostering Ongoing Professional Learning 34 Recommendations 37 Section 3: Leadership Creating a Culture and Conditions for Innovation and Change 39 Future Ready Leaders 40 Future Ready Focus Areas 40 Implementation is Key 42 Budgeting and Funding for Technology 45 Recommendations

3 49 Section 4: Assessment Measuring for Learning 51 Approaches to Assessment 53 Using Assessment Data to Support Learning 53 How Technology Transforms Assessment 54 The Future of Technology-Based Assessment 59 Recommendations 63

4 Section 5: Infrastructure Enabling Access and Effective Use 65 Ubiquitous Connectivity 68 ContentsPowerful Learning Devices 72 High-Quality Digital Learning Content 72 Responsible Use Policies (RUP) 74 Protections for Student Data and Privacy 74 Device and Network Management 76 Recommendations 78 Conclusion 80 Challenges Remain 80We Already Have Begun

5 81 Recommendations 82 Appendix A. Future Ready Resources 87 Appendix B. Acknowledgments 95 Project Team 95 Technical Working Group 95 Interviews 96 Leaders of National Organizations 96 Outreach Events

6 97 Target Virtual Outreach 99 External Reviewers 99 Appendix C. The Development of the 2016 NETP 100 NETP Development Support for the creation of this document was provided by the American Institutes for Research under the contract ED-04-CO-0040/0010. Department of EducationArne DuncanSecretary Office of Educational TechnologyRichard CulattaDirector Januar y 2016 Version Examples Are Not EndorsementsThis document contains examples and resource materials that are provided for the user s convenience. The inclusion of any material is not intended to reflect its importance, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services offered.

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8 These language assistance services are available free of charge. If you need more information about interpretation or translation services, please call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1- 800-872-5327) (TTY: 1-800-437-0833), or email us at: Or write to: Department of Education, Information Resource Center, LBJ Education Building, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC photo credit Hive NYC/Brooklyn Public Library1 OFFICE OF Educational TechnologyIntroductionIf the technology revolution only happens for families that already have money and education, then it s not really a revolution. Arne Duncan, Secretary of EducationTechnology can be a powerful tool for transforming Learning . It can help affirm and advance relationships between educators and students, reinvent our approaches to Learning and collabora-tion, shrink long-standing equity and accessibility gaps, and adapt Learning experiences to meet the needs of all learners.

9 Our schools, community colleges, and universities should be incubators of exploration and invention. Educators should be collaborators in Learning , seeking new knowledge and constantly acquiring new skills alongside their students. Education leaders should set a vision for creating Learning experiences that provide the right tools and supports for all learners to , to realize fully the benefits of technology in our education system and provide authentic Learning experiences, educators need to use technology effectively in their practice. Furthermore, education stakeholders should commit to working together to use technology to improve American education. These stakeholders include leaders; teachers, faculty, and other educators; researchers; policymakers; funders; technology developers; community members and organizations; and learners and their This PlanThe National Education Technology Plan (NETP) sets a national vision and plan for Learning enabled by technology through building on the work of leading education researchers; district, school, and higher education leaders; classroom teachers; developers; entrepreneurs; and nonprofit organizations.

10 The principles and examples provided in this document align to the Activities to Support the Effective Use of Technology (Title IV A) of Every Student Succeeds Act as authorized by Congress in December OF Educational TechnologyWRITTEN preparationprofessionalsAdministratorsPo licymakersTHE NETP callto actiona vision for learningenabled throughtechnologya collectionof recommendations& real-world examplesDINEREVERYWHERE, ALL-THE-TIME LEARNINGMAKING POSSIBLE ..3 OFFICE OF Educational TechnologyTo illustrate key ideas and recommendations, the plan includes examples of the transformation enabled by the effective use of technology. These examples include both those backed by rigorous evidence as well as emerging innovations. The identification of specific programs or products in these examples is designed to provide a clearer understanding of innovative ideas and is not meant as an endorsement. The NETP also provides actionable recommendations to implement technology and conduct research and development successfully that can advance the effective use of technology to support Learning and teaching .