The Future of Education
A Presentation at Eastern Connnecticut State University Friday, July 13, 2001 by Dr. David Stoloff,
Professor and Chair, Education Department, homepage: http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/stoloff.html this presentation may be downloaded from
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/553/powerpoint/future.ppt
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Introduction and Goals
Brief overview of the future trends in Education – ICE – Inclusion, Collaboration, Equity We’ll explore topics that will influence Education in the 21st Century Before we begin, what are your interests in Education? What are your predictions for the future?
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Websites on Jamaica
National Council on Education http://www.nce.org.jm/ Colleges and Universities in Jamaica
http://www.netsearchjamaica.com/search/Ed ucation_and_Learning/Tertiary/ http://www.oingo.com/topic/48/48371.html University of Technology http://www.utechjamaica.edu.jm/
Lucea, Hanover
Jamaica-Netlink.Com
http://www.jamaica-netlink.com/jamaica-netlink/
WorldInfoZone - Jamaica
http://www.worldinfozone.com/country.php?c ountry=Jamaica
Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust
http://64.45.40.146/ Draft INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY http://www.nce.org.jm/ICTpolcy.htm
The EduTech Centre for Sustainable Development
http://www.colis.com/edutech/
Uplifting Adolescents Project
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Agenda
Online Learning and Teaching Special Education – Assistive Technology Literacy – Second+ Language Learning Human Relations and Education
Parents as Partners, Community Development
Other topics
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Online Learning and Teaching
OnlineCSU resources - http://onlinecsu.ctstateu.edu/ Courses from ECSU’s Education Dept. Online - http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/courses.html Online Libraries –
CONSULS - http://csulib.ctstateu.edu/ CT Digital Library - http://www.iconn.org/
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Assistive Technology
Some websites of interest http://www.abilityhub.com/ - “This web site will
direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.” “Assistive technology runs the range from inexpensive "low-tech" solutions to "high-tech solutions. "
http://www.elabresources.com/page3.html -
http://faast.org/ and Technology
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services
http://www.cast.org/bobby/ - Bobby is a free
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service provided by CAST to help Web page authors identify and repair significant barriers to access by individuals with disabilities.
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Literacy
Bilingual Education http://www.globalenglish.com/
http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu/ National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education
Second Language Learning Multicultural Education http://www.nameorg.org/ -
National Association for Multicultural Education
Translation software online -
http://www.systransoft.com/ - Systran Software- Translate web pages online.
Numeracy 11/7/2008
http://www.getsmarter.org/ - Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) reaction
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Human Relations and Education
Parental involvement in schools, community outreach, public advocacy, media management, grass roots initiatives - magnet and charter schools
http://www.publiceducation.org/ Public Education Network http://www.ptotoday.com/ - meeting place for 8,000 parent teacher groups
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Professional Organizations Phi Delta Kappa - http://www.pdkintl.org/ Kappa Delta Pi - http://kdp.org/ AACTE - http://www.aacte.org/ National Education Association - http://www.nea.org/ American Federation of Teachers - http://www.aft.org/
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Summary
We overviewed some keys issues in the future of education. Related issues which should also be discussed include school funding, respect for education in society, evolving models for teacher education, induction, and retention, ...
Your comments on this presentation would be appreciated.
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Where to Get More Information
Master of Science in Educational Technology http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/dept/edtech.html
Connecticut State Department of Education homepage - http://www.state.ct.us/sde/ U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov/ http://csulib.ctstateu.edu:83/search - askERIC http://www.thegateway.org/ - Gateway to Educational Materials
Please email mailto:stoloffd@easternct.edu
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