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What do you think will be the most significant change to school (K-12) between now and May 1, 2021?

There are likely to be many changes as a result of the larger global, economic, and health circumstances, and you are welcome to respond with more than one idea--however, each idea should be listed separately for voting and commenting. Thank you!


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Ideas
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Teachers will have to get much better with tech and specifically teach it to students.
 
Students and teachers who are interested in tech need opportunities and the trust to explore on t... more
by Liz Campbell
5
 
I agree with this, and it also seems it depends on grade level. In high school, it may be the tea... more
by Steve Hargadon
1
 
Teach it enough so students can function with it...but technology is a constant self-involved pat... more
6
 
this way of teaching forces even the teachers that were reluctant to integrating the modern techn... more
by Maria
3
 
Instructors will have to ensure that assessments are effective in evaluating what has been taught... more
by Pat
1
 
Yes, students will need to be taught how to use technology. However, teachers will not need to. A... more
by Ruth
2
 
That help by teachers toward students will be useful and highly needed because it will contribute... more
by Hamidou TOURE
 
I strongly believe that we should not waste this opportunity to design and construct a more holis... more
by Marva
2
 
Viewing a screen is a one-dimensional process. Learning is a three-dimensional experience. How w... more
by Nancy
 
23
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JA, Marva Richards, Özgül Murşil and 20 more

If students don't have to go to class, motivation becomes much more important. Teachers who motivate through authentic audiences, innovative information-sharing, gamification, and student-created projects will have much higher "attendance" than others.
by Kelli Stair
 
Equity of access will become a greater issue.
by DZ
8
 
A great motivation is to be actually learning. This means that teachers will need to be more awa... more
by Cam
 
It seems like a great opportunity to include more project based learning, as students can be very... more
by Julia N.
4
 
If students don't have to go to school means more autonomy and flexibility to manage their time. ... more
by Hamidou TOURE
16
Vote

JA, Hamidou TOURE, Dana S and 13 more

Educators realize that children need to spend more time doing things that they are interested in doing.
by Jenn
 
I think we'll have to talk a lot more about whether schools are to help build the capacity of eve... more
by Steve Hargadon
3
 
Educators will also need to expose children to new things so the children can develop interests.
by Cam
2
 
True, each time students see a connection between what is taught and their specific field of inte... more
by Hamidou TOURE
14
Vote

JA, Hamidou TOURE, Brittni B and 11 more

Schools, teachers, and students will need to be more fluid and adaptable as we move from traditional, to virtual, to social distanced, to hybrid, and fluctuate between all teaching and learning modalities for the next 12-18 months
by Tom Kennelly
 
Especially at the high school level, schools need to adapt a less structured, more fluid system t... more
by Kelli
1
 
The transitory period will be the time for openness to having one foot in traditional teaching an... more
by Hamidou TOURE
14
Vote

Rich M., Hamidou TOURE, V Schrupp and 11 more

Someone said on our local news that internet access needs to become a utility, just like water and garbage. As it is right now, there are families who have no internet access for students. There may be smart phones, but a smart phone is too small to access a worksheet or other means of presenta... more
by MS
There is a great disparity of internet access. If students can't access the internet, how can we... more
 
I am concerned that there may be a significant percentage of students who will just become invisi... more
by Steve Hargadon
5
 
Our current situation is shining a spotlight on this disparity. Caring, concerned parents do not... more
by Cam
3
 
In some places access to internet remains hard and even owning a smart phone is a privilege, espe... more
by Hamidou TOURE
12
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, JA, Rich M. and 9 more

Explore ways to support teachers and families to be able to do a blended learning system. One that included both face to face and online components. it enables kids to stay home when sick & still get instruction but also allows kids to be in class.
by John Garrett
 
This will be a positive solution for our missed days due to snow in the north east.
 
Theoretically this is great but this has the potential to add significant workload to teachers an... more
by NM
 
Since nobody can predict this trend ahead, one of the greatest ideas would be to proceed to in pe... more
by Hamidou TOURE
10
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, JA, Patrina Huff and 7 more

Hybrid scheduling where not all students attend school on the same day and spend part of the week in a digital learning environment. Teachers whose students had been learning through a flipped classroom model fared much better than those who were thrust into the situation.
by Rebecca
 
It is definitely time to revisit innovation in flipped methods of teaching and learning. Looking ... more
 
Interesting findings.
by Hamidou TOURE
9
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Amy, Steve Hargadon and 6 more

More conversations about what can be taught through videos and reading (basic consumption of information) and what needs to be processed (discussion, writing, research projects, activities) to manage flexibly with hybrid conditions. What can students do on their own, what do they need support wit... more
by Kelli Stair
 
Flipped classrooms for 5th grade and up, where students watch the video to learn and when in the ... more
 
SUMMER will be the new semester. The concept of being out of school for 8 weeks belongs in the lo... more
by Marva
 
The whole process should be based on learning by doing since we still deal with many unknown. If ... more
by Hamidou TOURE
7
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Steve Hargadon, Marva and 4 more

Library spending will shift to a greater percentage of available funds spent on digital resources. Streaming video, eBooks, eAudiobooks. Resources that provide access to multiple concurrent users will be more in demand. The school community will need to become more comfortable with technology and... more
by TR
 
While this response seems more pragmatic rather than many of the "hopeful change" responses, I th... more
by Steve Hargadon
7
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Steve Hargadon, Allison Novotarski and 4 more

Checking in with students in an online setting will become more important. School--whether virtual or in person--needs to be a place that students feel safe and seen. Teachers will need strategies to check in with students individually or in small groups so that the social-emotional well-being of... more
by Kelli Stair
 
When caregivers don't have their basic needs met -- safety, food, etc --- it is difficult to prov... more
by NM
7
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, JA, Marva and 4 more

Digital resources which are available from anywhere and easy to navigate will become even more important to students and teachers.
by JH
7
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, JA, Fiona and 4 more

Digital Citizenship skills for students will be more important than ever in a digital environment. Efforts to build empathy and understanding in a digital environment and effective communication will need to be supported by those most capable of teaching these skills.
by Sheila Majask
6
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, JA, Allison Novotarski and 3 more

Since the expertise of on-site librarians as technology integration specialist and database gurus, a change in school libraries to come could be the re-calibration of it as the center of learning. Restructuring of the library as a starting point of learning rather than an auxillary resource allow... more
by ICBT
 
Yes. I'd like to see libraries outfitted with SIM labs so that VR and AR could make the use of te... more
by Marva
 
OOPS...many librarians are not tech-savy. Either they need special training or libraries need to... more
by Norma Terrigno
 
This is a case where I voted up this idea because I like the idea, but where I don't think this i... more
by Steve Hargadon
5
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Steve Hargadon, Kelli Stair and 2 more

Parent keep sick kids at home
by Michelle
 
As a predictive idea here, I think this might turn out to be one of the more likely. Certainly, t... more
by Steve Hargadon
5
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Steve Hargadon, Brittni B and 2 more

And the students will have to be more responsible in the way they use the technology. Also, it will push them to become more independent learners and researchers.
by Victor
 
Or to disengage and feel like failures... depends on the structure of the program and how it supp... more
by NM
 
This is a case where I like the idea, but my negative argument here is that I don't think it's li... more
by Steve Hargadon
1
 
Students gain more autonomy and feel more responsible to handle their learning process.......Hamidou
by Hamidou TOURE
5
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Steve Hargadon, Mary-Lou O'Brien and 2 more

Many more teachers will be conscious about the idea of a classroom - if we're not boxed in with bells, what new choices do we have about where we talk to students, what is behind us, virtual/augmented reality interfaces, and also finding ways to stretch beyond a traditional classroom. Also, like ... more
by Scott T
 
I'm going to argue that the "stubborn"-ness to change idea will be a theme we'll see play out. It... more
by Steve Hargadon
 
Liz Campbell is right because this is exactly what happened in my country when it came to shift f... more
by Hamidou TOURE
4
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Steve Hargadon, Mary-Lou O'Brien and 1 more

Funding will be drastically reduced because of the economy
by Carolyn
 
I don't know how this will play out, but I agree there are likely to be severe economic consequen... more
by Steve Hargadon
2
 
I expect more that the already underfunded will get worse, but not necessarily for communities in... more
4
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Steve Hargadon, Susan and 1 more

Choice inspires creativity. Students may discover their voice. Teachers may discover their limitations. Boards may recognize the need for more teacher and student autonomy. Parents might see the gifts in their children. Or, it could be the same old same old, but worse! It all depends on our respo... more
by Liz Campbell
 
Encourage more cross-curricular learning, allowing students to research their own questions and s... more
by Elaine Warner
 
Again, I'm caught between like this idea (which reflects so much of the alternative education mov... more
by Steve Hargadon
4
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Hamidou TOURE, Steve Hargadon, J Austic and 1 more

We are going to have to focus content building in electronic sources and get students adept at navigating different platforms. I also think our role in tech support will become more crucial. I can see creating more how-to screencasts or videos and spending less time physically going into classroo... more
by Lory Hall
4
Vote

Hamidou TOURE, Tara, Jody and 1 more

Schools will need to reconfigure class sizes so distancing can still be practiced. This might invovle alternating days of attendance for students.
 
This is fascinating. I wonder if it will be true.
by Steve Hargadon
 
I believe so, either by increasing compared to the usual size or by decreasing it. The factors of... more
by Hamidou TOURE
3
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Jody
SMallowa
Micro-credentials vs credits. Break the skills and knowledge application of courses into micro-credentials and build smaller bits that students can learn in independently or in small groups or cohorts, then create different ways for students to showcase those skills or apply that knowledge to emb... more
by Kelli Stair
 
The shift towards the micro-credentials comes as the classroom opens and connections to experts a... more
by Ruth
3
Vote
JA
Mary-Lou O'Brien
Ruth
There will be more DISTANCE LEARNING platforms with more capabilities now that ZOOM is a "new normal."
by Laurel Sneed
 
School districts will need to provide funding for additional training for teachers so that they c... more
 
Or perhaps we could eliminate districts and allow schools to manage their own funds.
by Liz Campbell
 
Steve can maybe attest to this, and I don' t know your background Liz ,, so apologies if I'm miss... more
1
 
I'm not sure about the fragmentation/inequality aspect of this, but I do this Laurel's scenario h... more
by Steve Hargadon
 
As we dive deep in the technology integration, the demand gets higher and even with some tougher ... more
by Hamidou TOURE
2
Vote
Jody
Steve Hargadon
Increased personalized learning
by Dhaivyd Hilgendorf
More schools and districts will embrace the structure, philosophy, and associated pedagogy requir... more
 
I don't think the majority of schools will do this, but I think enough will move toward this to h... more
by Steve Hargadon
 
Yes, but it is too early to see a bigger number at this stage. It is only when technology imposes... more
by Hamidou TOURE
3
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Marva
Mary-Lou O'Brien
I believe we'll see less reliance on the textbook that students have in hand, and an even wider adoption of web-based resources.
 
I'm going to agree that I think this is likely. I would also imagine that those who work in the ... more
by Steve Hargadon
 
Resources like ebooks will be dominant because they are easy to access, to use, to carry, to keep... more
by Hamidou TOURE
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Steve Hargadon
Learning/Instructional Designers to be key roles in K-12 schools
by Mary-Lou O'Brien
With such positive outcomes from remote learning many schools are now looking at scaling up to o... more
 
Should be the case... but will it?
by Steve Hargadon
 
I believe so.
by Hamidou TOURE
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Steve Hargadon
Time is a real commodity. If students are working more independently, they really only need to be working for a much shorter period of the day.
by Noeleen
 
The homeschool world has known this for a long time, but I'm guessing it applies more to self-dir... more
by Steve Hargadon
3
Vote
Kelli Stair
Reyahan Gunes
Steve Hargadon
Cyber and home schooling will be more in demand, having now done online school, many more students may prefer it.
 
I agree that this is probably a good prediction.
by Steve Hargadon
 
Agree too.
by Hamidou TOURE
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Steve Hargadon
There are going to need to be deeper conversations (local and national) about learning and the role of schools.
by Steve Hargadon
 
People will be more interested in the skill set than the piece of paper, ultimately it will be ch... more
by SMallowa
 
The essence of the game here is to reinvent school ant that requires a participative and inclusiv... more
by Hamidou TOURE
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Jody
If remote (virtual) learning, via a web interface, become more prevalant and attains wide-spread use (thus prompting the paradigm of school-age (K-12) communities attending a "brick-and-mortar school-house" to diminish in application), teachers and librarians will need to enage and partner with p... more
by Deborah Dubach
 
I think it's likely that remote learning will become more prevalent, even if it's blending in-sch... more
by Steve Hargadon
2
Vote
Allison Novotarski
Steve Hargadon
"bento box" style hand-picked curated materials to students and teachers delivered--think clothing and other subscription-style materials delivery models
by Ann Hokanson
 
This is super interesting. Is it being done in the homeschool world?
by Steve Hargadon
2
Vote
Mary-Lou O'Brien
Steve Hargadon
More teacher to allow for smaller class sizes
 
Thank you for this, as it's a likely outcome... but one that will also probably be at odds with t... more
by Steve Hargadon
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Steve Hargadon
Under current conditions, access to electronic media is not possible for all students, which raises an issue of equity. Interactive learning using information technology is not an opportunity for all children in Romania.
by Cristina Talpan
 
Several of the contributions here are basically around the magnification of equity issues because... more
by Steve Hargadon
 
Same in my country, but is that a good reason not to start. We are in a context of learning by do... more
by Hamidou TOURE
2
Vote
Kirsten Haugen
Steve Hargadon
Learners may realize that choice inspires creativity. Learners may discover their voice and understand their voice matters. Teachers and admin and policy makers may realize their limitations and the power of autonomy. The worst case scenario is that we go back to the way things were only worse. I... more
by Liz Campbell
 
We will never take anything for granted. We will cherish every moment of schooling.
by Melda Yildiz
 
I'm with you, even though my vote here is "negative." What I mean is, I think things are likely t... more
by Steve Hargadon
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Scott
The opportunity for the traditional school day & timetable can be abolished
by Mary-Lou O'Brien
The school day can now be reimagined. It could be a 6am-6pm day with a blended learning model (co... more
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Steve Hargadon
We as teachers need to dig more in technology and students as well need to practise new technological skills
by Doaa
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Steve Hargadon
Changes to the ways of teaching (in person versus remotely) and adjusting to technology
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Steve Hargadon
Whole school assemblies will be avoided.
2
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Steve Hargadon
Change in seating accommodations for students
 
New social interactions Maintaining discipline
 
I do really wonder how this will play out. Like with airline seating.
by Steve Hargadon
1
Vote
Steve Hargadon
By May 2021 the need for tech integration will be bigger and more needed because of the step taken due to the CORONA VIRUS. Both teachers and students will feel a strong need and then technology will take another level.
by Hamidou TOURE
 
The lockdown has been an occasion to spread the use of technology but also to showcase its role a... more
by Hamidou TOURE
1
Vote
Steve Hargadon
I think we will teach student through skype and remote learning
 
It seems like this is one extreme potential scenario. It fel more likely a few weeks ago, maybe m... more
by Steve Hargadon
1
Vote
Steve Hargadon
For younger students, school will look completely different. They are thought to share and be kind, but now they have to keep a distance.
by Persida
 
It's true. I remember subbing in a first grade classroom and getting all kinds of hugs from kids ... more
by Kelli Stair
1
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
interaction AMONG teachers and students (equity of access, etc.)
 
Team teaching and team working virtually--it's the new skill that adults are learning by working ... more
1
Vote
Hamidou TOURE
Gravity to make decisions in the area of the pandemic
by Ahmed Metawee
Regarding schools which will have online service, the management should be in decisions about the... more
 
I think what you're saying is that there will be a complexity of organization that will need to g... more
by Steve Hargadon
1
Vote
Steve Hargadon
Teachers will need to be more aware of how their own emotional energy plays out in the classroom. Classrooms will be emotionally charged places in the fall, and students' emotions will be even more amped up and aggressive. Living in a world of fear like the one they've been in the last six months... more
by Kelli Stair
 
I think that the schools that will do best by their students will be those that have (or figure o... more
by Steve Hargadon
1
Vote
Steve Hargadon
A greater move towards learner centric education, faciliated through an increased need to access alternative learning materials and resources (both tech facilitated and through alternative means of accessing information)
by Robyn Whittaker
1
Vote
JA
The physical composition of schools will be altered by reduced class sizes, spaced seating, and more self-contained learning with less movement to other areas of the building facilities.
by Karen Roelke
1
Vote
Steve Hargadon
Po - how to use it and why to use it
by Mitchell Gold
Po is an alternative word to use rather than yes or no or any other two choice decision using lan... more
1
Vote
Mitchell Gold
I hope we'll have mastered ways to include all students, including those with poorer access to technology and resources, those with disabilities, those who feel disconnected, or other challenges. If not, we will have a very, very broken system. I am hopeful, but hope must be followed by intention... more
by Kirsten Haugen
1
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Hamidou TOURE
This experience has taught many parents that their child receives much more hand holding when physically in school than they ever realized. Students in K-12 schools are not typically organized and self-motivated. Now the onus is on parents to make thier child attend daily classes while at home. I... more
by Pat Burns
1
Vote
Steve Hargadon
People need to be aware of hidden agendas in tech
by Robert Voutier
Consolidation of media and Internet means we will now have only one or two large corporations dic... more
 
There is reality in what you are saying and people don't want to see that side of progress.
1
 
I think about this every time there's an effort to censor information rather than to teach critic... more
by Steve Hargadon
0
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There will be a need to have a schedule for this remote learning so that the students can get with the teacher and other classmates on a regular basis, not just willy-nilly.
 
agreed - good learning has structures to eliminate unintentional time management lessons...
0
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Gender in its fullness will be brought to the table again as students and practitioners experience the existing services.
by Hamidou TOURE
I wonder if slow learners, boy, girl, impaired learners are really considered in the process in t... more
0
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Gender in its fullness will be back on the table. More attention will be given to it.
by Hamidou TOURE
0
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Discipline and students talking back has made it easier for those students who want to be there to really learn.
0
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