Strategic Goals in Education: The Global Context Florida Board of Education Strategic Planning Workshop

Strategic Goals in Education:The Global ContextFlorida Board of Education Strategic Planning Workshop Russ MeekinsDecember 13, 2001

Contents Global Overview Global Trends and Education Education in the Information Age National Trends Florida Goals in Context

Complex Interdependence Global Networked Economy Population Movements and Multiculturalism Global Village/ “Spaceship Earth” Global Overview Disappearing borders are linking people’s lives more intensively and immediately than ever before. Unprecedented global flows in information, products, people, capital and ideas are redefining our political, economic an social lives.

Technology as Driver and Enabler The most visible symbol of globalization has been the spectacular development of information and communications technologies (ICT). The unique characteristics of ICT make it a powerful enabler of social and economic development through the creation of vast networks, shrinking space and time. • Pervasive and cross-cutting • Key enabler in the creation of networks • Fosters the dissemination of information and knowledge • Subject to zero or declining marginal costs • Creates efficiency gains in production, distribution and markets • Creates innovative business models and whole new industries • Facilitates disintermediation • Global in scope

Technological Transformation of the 20th Century Steam Power Mechanical Engineering Material Sciences Global Network Economy of the 21st Century Computing Technologies Communication Technologies Content Technologies Global Transformation Just as technological advances transformed the economy and society over 100 years ago; today, a new revolution is fueling the global information age.

Economic and Social Environment • Isolated economies, limited international trade • High percentage of workforce in agriculture • Wealth concentrated in land • Family farms • Seasonal work • Manual labor, limited skills • Homogenous, extended family communities • Education System Characteristics • One room “schoolhouse” • Very few secondary and tertiary programs • Various age groups taught in common setting • School calendar reflects seasonal harvest • Limited access to information and education materials Agricultural Age As the world has evolved, trends in education have evolved to reflect the economic and social environment.

Economic and Social Environment • International trade based on comparative advantage/specialization • High percentage of workforce in manufacturing • Wealth concentrated in physical assets (i.e., factories) • Manufacturing schedules independent of seasonal changes • Repetitive labor • Infrequent job changes • Education System Characteristics • Separation by age group • Specific skills required at each level • Seat-time measure of quality • Credit-hour units • Rote learning • Vocational emphasis in secondary education • Learning materials available at school and library • Teacher as “sage on stage” Industrial Age The assembly line was the dominant organizing metaphor of the 20th century. When the bell rang, the product moved to the next stage in the assembly line and the student moved on to the next class.

Economic and Social Environment • International trade based on competitive advantage • Increasing percentage of workforce in services industry • Wealth concentrated in human capital • Technological transformation in the workplace (internet, telecommuting, telecommunication networks, software tools) • Knowledge workers and multifunctional teams • Increased diversity in the workplace • Frequent job changes • Education System Characteristics • Anytime, anywhere access to information • Emphasis on mastery of learning tools and techniques • Continuous learning • Increase in multicultural education • Emphasis on critical thinking and judgment • Self-directed, interactive learning • Collaborative environment • Teacher as “guide on the side” Information Age In the 21st century, nations will become more competitive, yet more interdependent. The future will become even more dependent on the knowledge, skills and resourcefulness of our people.

Know Mastery of Learning Tools and Techniques Do Workforce Development Be Critical Thinking and Judgment Live Together Unity within Diversity throughout life. Continuous Learning Implications for Education In this age of globalization and information economy, what is needed to prepare students to be effective, productive individuals, workers, and citizens throughout life? Learning to . . . and

Leveraging the Power of Technology The information age mandates radical change in education, but technology can be leveraged as a powerful ally to meet the challenge by fundamentally altering the delivery and reach of education. • Allows instant access to information, “facts at you fingertips” • Creates new possibilities for access to education for larger numbers of people, even in isolated communities • Enables customized learning solutions tailored to individual needs • Provides an extraordinary resource base for the storage, exchange, and processing and of information • Leverages economies of scale, multiple channels of communication, visualization and simulation • Enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of educational administration • Facilitates collaborative, global networks in science, health and other fields

African Virtual University AVU is a "university without walls" that uses modern information and communication technologies to give the countries of sub-Saharan Africa direct access to some of the highest quality academic faculty and learning resources throughout the world. AVU is bridging the digital divide by training world-class scientists, engineers, technicians, business managers, and other professionals who will promote economic and social development and help Africa leapfrog into the Knowledge Age. MIT OpenCourseWare The Massachusetts Institute of Technology—in an unprecedented step in world-wide education— recently announced plans to make the materials for nearly all its courses freely available on the Internet over the next ten years. The website for the project—MIT OpenCourseWare—would include material such as lecture notes, course outlines, reading lists, and assignments for each course. Cyberecoles In France, Accenture is conducting Cyberecoles, an initiative whereby teams of volunteers are working together with primary school and high school teachers and pupils to encourage the use of technology in schools. Accenture’s Volunteer Services Organization also funds employees on missions to use their consulting skills to help new or small businesses in developing countries with management and information technology challenges. Innovative Learning Solutions These exemplar initiatives illustrate how technology and partnerships are enabling innovative learning solutions in primary, secondary, tertiary and corporate education to deliver powerful impact.

Teaching and Learning in Cyberspace By 1999, 95% of all U.S. schools had Internet access — a stark contrast to the estimated 35% in 1994. Source: “Internet Access in US Schools and Classrooms: 1994 - 1999; US Department of Education

New Delivery Models Emerging trends in the US education marketplace are changing the delivery of education. • Market segmentation — mission differentiation: One size doesn’t fit all anymore. Educational institutions must focus on instruction based on students’ specific needs • Vertical markets: Educational institution, can partner with professional associations, employers and other partners to provide targeted educational opportunities • Corporate involvement: Employers require that future employees have problem-solving and critical thinking skills as a baseline. This has resulted in expanded grants, donations and more involvement in education • Modularized education: Learning content is available in self-contained units that can be reused for multiple courses and delivered in a variety of ways • Virtual learning initiatives: Technology is being used to deliver services, information and education; this includes collaboration and communication tools for both remote and school-based education programs

Schools Products Services eServices Growing Education Industry Education is emerging as a for-profit opportunity by companies seeking a share of the $1.4 trillion spent on K–12 education annually. • e-Services: Evolution of new markets, service offerings, and education channels made possible by the Internet, including portals, eCommerce, and network platforms • Services: Training, tutoring/testing, supplementary services, and education for at-risk populations • Products: Publishing and school supplies • Schools: Traditional learning environments, including childcare, K-12, and post-secondary institutions US Education Industry Revenues, 1996-1998 Four Primary Industry Sectors Source: Eduventures, Spring 2000

New Education Enterprises Venture capital is flowing heavily into the education industry, leading to the creation of new education enterprises. Venture Fund Investment Examples of Industry Activity • Edison Schools, a for-profit school operator, went public with an initial market capitalization of $700 million. • Business models are evolving to leverage industry change: • Lightspan, formerly a curriculum content provider, is now an online educational portal • Kaplan has launched several new ventures (eScore!, Kaptest.com) • Indeliq performance simulation eLearning asset co-ownership • Over 3,400 companies provide supplemental materials for schools, many of which have annual sales of $20 million or less.

Florida Goals in Context Global forces and technological change will be key factors to consider as the state of Florida takes bold and innovative steps to redefine educational goals and priorities. Strategic Goals for Florida’s K-20 Education System • Highest student achievement • Seamless articulation and maximum access • Skilled workforce and economic development • Quality, efficient services

Strategic Goals in Education: The Global Context Florida Board of Education Strategic Planning Workshop