21 st Century Technology Implementation Issues and Frameworks. Topics of Discussion Today

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Making Technology Visible www.labtech.org Knowledge Engineering ISO 9001

Steven McKee, President and Founder Labtech International Ltd.

Email: [email protected]

21 st

_{Century Technology}

Implementation Issues

and Frameworks

Topics of Discussion Today

• Background on Labtech and why we do

what we do

• Influences on 21

st

_{Century Learning and}

educational change

• Problems with implementing educational

technology projects

• Framework for Better technology project

implementation

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Labtechis one of the leading and largest technical education manufacturers and designers based in Asia. Established in 1985.

East and West:Originating from the USA, we combine the best of East and West with good design and lower costs to meet the needs of industrializing nations.

Strategic Location and Close by Support:

Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia are Base countries.

Technical Education Equipment:Labtech Designs and produces training systems for Vocational Schools, Colleges, Polytechnics and Universities.

Int’l Markets:Supplying equipment to over 75 countries around the world.

Extensive technical product range:with over 900 training systems in six key technology areas.

SYSTEMS FOR KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING

The International Technical

Education Company

Labtech Client Countries

Over 75 Countries use Labtech

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We make Technology Visible: Labtech strives to design our educational training systems so that they show all aspects of the technologies under study. We hide nothing and all parts and

components are available for the student to study. We show the insides of technology and how to work with it.

Training combines both Practical and Theory aspects: Trainers are designed for students to learn about the theory and put it to use in practical exercises. Curriculum also available in Arabic.

Development of Skills for Employment:

Training systems are designed to give students practical and skills and knowledge that meet real industrial requirements.

Modular systems: Schools may start out with basic modules and expand the systems later on by adding more modules, giving greater flexibility.

LABTECH: A PLACE WHERE INNOVATION IS ROUTINE

Labtech Principles of

Product Design

Innovation Partners - Labtech R & D

Labtech –Overall objectives

Cost targets, Ed Platform Production Engineering, Training Material Resources

Industry - Technical Information and expertise, Industry standards And requirements. Examples: Omron, Epson, Sony, Panasonic, LG, HP Danfoss, Daikin, Honeywell Intel, CompTIA, ISTE, Toyota.

Teachers -Educational Objectives, performance, Criteria, Training Materials and Resources, Creation of training Manuals

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Making Technology Visible www.labtech.org

Computer and Information

Technology for Technicians

Labtech produces one of the most comprehensive lines of training equipment for Information Technology. Computer training is always a challenge as the technology is advancing so rapidly. The Labtech product lines are updated every year to bring the latest technology to the classrooms.

Our trainers focus on providing relevant skills to computer hardware and software student technicians and engineers. They cover all aspects of computer assembly, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Maintenance and Repair. The training courses and system follows closely the “A Plus” and “Network Plus” Certification Standards from Comptia in the USA which are quickly becoming the world’s standard for IT training.

Training System Areas:

• Microcomputer and Microprocessor Lab

• Fundamentals Training for Electronics

• Computer Hardware Engineering

• Computer Assembly /Peripherals Engineering

• Computer LAN + WAN Network Engineering

• Data Acquisition and Computer Control

Electronics is probably the most rapidly changing of all technologies today. The Labtech program is aimed at creating training equipment that will teach the student the theory, operation, installation, maintenance and repair of many devices and machines in common use today.

Most of our electronics training systems feature a very useful and unique electronic fault insertion system for the teaching of troubleshooting.

Trainers System Areas:

• Electronics Fundamentals Training Systems

• Radio Communications Training Systems

• Audio Visual Communications Trainers

• Telecommunications Trainers

• Electronic Laboratory Instrumentation

• Virtual Instruments with Computer Aided Instructions (CAI) Making Technology Visible www.labtech.org

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Labtech systems provide the training requirements for installation technicians and maintenance engineers. Our systems use real industrial components which have been specially modified for training. Labtech trainers are modular and use specially modified real industrial components that are mounted on DIN standard panels with 4mm electrical connections allowing quick connection between the various components and circuits. This flexibility allows many types of panel configurations/experiments to be quickly set up.

Trainers System Areas:

Electrical Fundamentals

Wiring Installation, Distribution and Protection Electrical Motor Control Technology

Automation, Instrumentation & Process Control

Building Controls Systems

Power Supplies and Benches/Frames

DEVELOPING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Electrical and Automation

Technology

Labtech produces one of the most complete ranges of Air Con & ref trainers. Our Trainers utilize the latest technology (non CFC) and are not harmful to the environment. Labtech trainers are designed to give technicians the skills required to meet today’s challenges. Most of our training systems incorporate "Fault Insertion Systems" that allow both electrical and mechanical faults. This provides an invaluable instruction for troubleshooting & maintenance exercises.

Trainers areas:

Basic Refrigeration & A/C Domestic Refrigeration & A/C

Commercial (Industrial) Refrigeration & A/C A/C & Refrigeration Controls

Automotive Air Conditioning Advanced Air-Con Studies Instructional Aids

Specialized HVAC Data Acquisition Systems Building Management Systems Laboratories

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Technology

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Labtech produces one of the most complete lines of Training Systems available today for automotive and transportation technology. Labtech trainers provide the students with theoretical knowledge, operational characteristics, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and repair techniques.

Training System Areas:

Complete Sectioned Vehicles

Sectioned Engines and Components

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Braking

ABS Brake Training Systems

Auto Electrical & Electronics Training Systems

Fuel Systems Trainers

Electronic Fuel Injection Training Systems

Drive Train and Transmissions Systems

Steering & Suspension Systems

Petrol & Diesel Engine Training Programs

Diagnostic & Engine Performance Systems

Diesel & Petrol Engine Power Testing Systems

Low Cost School Dynamometers

Vehicle Air Conditioning Trainers

Workshop Equipment and Tools

Automotive and Transportation

Technology

Green Technology – Renewable and

Alternatives Energies

Labtech has a complete range of training systems for alternative and Renewable energy. This extensive range covers over 46 Technical Educational Training systems for teaching both theory and employable skills. 1. Solar Photovoltaic 2. Solar Thermal 3. Wind Power 4. Micro-Hydro 5. Fuel Cells 6. Bio-Fuels

7. Green Refrigeration and Air Con 8. Electric Solar Cars

9. Hybrid Cars 10. Geo-Thermal

11. Energy storage, distribution and control 12. Energy Management and conservation

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The world is being driven by

Technological Change

• Technology rate of change is being driven

by information technologies – J curve

• Any area that becomes linked to

information technology experiences rapid

rates of change

• Rate of change is exponential.

• Examples: ICT itself, Biology, medicine,

automotive, many manufacturing sectors,

other sciences and some are saying now

even for education!

World Economic

Performance

GDP Per Capita

Income Growth in

Western Europe,

1000 – 1999 A.D.

Notice the “knee of

the curve” occurs at

the industrial

revolution, circa

1850.

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Technology “X” Factors

Cheaper

-Faster

-More Powerful

-Widening Scope

-Greater Impact on

Everyday life

- Tech Everywhere

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Influences on 21st Century

Learning

Reference: ACOT2 Study

Virtual Learning Traditional Hands-on

Blended

Learning

Convergence of Powerful ICT technology

Will shape the future of learning and TVET

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Rethinking TVET Learning

Theory Fundam entals

Theory

Applied System Function SystemOperati on

Operatio n Variables

Mainte

nance Diagnostics Trouble-shooting CorrectiveProcedures

Cut

models Cutmodels Demo

Units Demo Units Demo Units Demo Units Demo Units Trainin

g Sys. TrainingSys. TrainingSys. Training Sys. Sys.Training Training Sys. Training Sys. TrainingSys. TrainingSys. Original

unit Simulators Original unit Simulators Simulators

VIRTUAL

HANDS ON

Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

Labtech develops 2D and 3D animated digital learning content for the following technical subjects.:

1. Automotive and Transportation Technologies 2. Electrical and Industrial Control Technologies 3. Electronics and Communication Technologies 4. Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Technologies 5. Information and Communication Technologies 6. Renewable Energy and Green Technologies 7. Foundational Skills and Knowledge

Each package is inclusive of theory, animations, simulations, video, text, testing, and assessments. Each item is licensed for a single lab (0-50 users) and teacher.

Digital Content

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2D and 3D Virtual TVET

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LMS System Specially Designed for TVET

Value Proposition for Blended TVET

TVET has been slower to utilize educational technologies

and digital learning compared to the academic area yet I

its potential impact on costs as well as T&L is far larger

• Enhanced Learning and Deeper Learning

• Differentiated Learning

• Flexible Learning pathways

• Skills Cluster Approach

• New Assessment tools for Competency

• Learning process more similar to work in the

information age.

• Knowledge worker – Knowledge Tech

• Potential for major cost reductions (up to 50%)

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Potential for Digital Learning

• Platform for Improving Content

• Consistent delivery nationwide

• Scalability for national reach

• Improvement in access to quality training

materials

• Potential to achieve higher learning

outcomes

• Potential to reach Remote areas.

• Potential to lower costs of educational

delivery

• Provides system to update learning

materials nationwide easily and quickly.

Problems with Success

in Educational Technology

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Initiatives are well intentioned but run into

operational problems

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Often Project results are less than optimal

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Time is important as technology has a shelf life

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Teachers, Schools and curriculum may not adapt

well to new technologies

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Maintenance and upkeep of systems and

hardware

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High Failure Rate in Ed Tech

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Many major initiatives achieve poor results

Some Examples



USA – LA Unified School District –$ 500 million.

Poor return on investment

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Thailand Tablet Project – nationwide program

cancelled

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Turkey: FATIH tablets and whiteboard

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Malaysia:

PPSMI math and science

1Bestarinet nationwide broadband and VLE

What went wrong?

Some common reasons:

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No change management program

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Poor Planning and implementation

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Infrastructure centric

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Little to no support for Capacity Building and

integration with Curriculum

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Content (lack of)

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Pressure by politicians for quick expansion

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Poor dissemination of programs

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Poor support for users

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Poor maintenance and tech support

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Educational Technology Projects are Unique

and require Special Implementation

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It does not work well using traditional project

development models.

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It requires special implementation and a holistic

planning approach including:

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Pedagogy Update (

Pedagogy 3.0

)

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Curriculum revision

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Capacity building (teachers and Admin)

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Facilities development (Infrastructure)

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Continued Long term support

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Cooperation: Work together with hardware,

software and educational companies to put

together sustainable initiative.

How we Plan and Manage

Schools is CHANGING

• Consideration of learning spaces

• The right balance of ICT infrastructure

• The right balance of hands-on equipment

• Consideration of learning efficiencies

• Integration of learning software

• Implementation of educational learning

platforms

• Continued improvement of teacher skills

• Sustainability of New Tech & Teaching Skills.

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ISTE

• Provides International Benchmark to 21

st_{century skills}

• Foundation and Context for Implementation

3”I”s

• Program for continuous Upgrading for participating teachers.

• Empower teachers to learn from variety of sources including themselves and the students.

TAC

• Concept of Technology Diffusion • Identifies who can most benefit early on • Targets allocation of resources for Professional

Development and Infrastructure

• Increases Rate of Success for Development Programs

CAP

• Framework for Investment Allocation

Educational Technology

Development Framework

Labtech is the Official

Collaboration Partner

For S. E. Asia

with ISTE, USA

International

Society for

Technology

Education

(ISTE)

www.iste.org

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ISTE

Connected learning.

Connected world

ISTE Mission

As the creator and steward of the definitive

education technology standards, ISTE’s

mission is to empower learners to flourish in a

connected world by cultivating

a passionate professional learning community,

linking educators and partners, leveraging

knowledge and expertise, advocating for

strategic policies, and continually improving

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• Community/connectedness

• Standards Development

• Professional Learning

• Research

• Global projects

• Conference(s)

• Advocacy and policy

• Publications, books, journals

What ISTE offers

The definitive framework for learning,

teaching and leading in the digital age.

ISTE Standards

TEACHERS

ADMINISTRATORS

SCIENCE ED

STUDENTS

COACHES

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• 21,000+ educators and

education leaders

• 76 Nations attending

• 600 sessions, lectures,

workshops and panels

• 500 student presenters

• 1,000 exhibiting companies,

agencies and organizations

• 400 informal learning

environments

ISTE conference and expo

Add photo from keynote webpage

ISTE Standards

Essential Conditions

1. Shared Vision

2. Empowered Leaders

3. Implementation Planning

4. Consistent & Adequate

Funding

5. Equitable Access

6. Skilled Personnel

7. Ongoing Professional

Development

8. Technical Support

9. Curriculum Framework

10.Student-Centered

Learning

11.Assessment and

Evaluation

12.Engaged Communities

13.Support Policies

14.Supportive External

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• Collaboration to improve and update:

• Teacher Pre-service and In-service

programs with 21

st

_{century modules and}

ISTE certification

• Training Programs for Administrators to be

to create sustainable e-learning

environments for their schools.

• Advise on national e-learning policies

• Engagement and dialog with other

countries facing these same issues.

What does ISTE mean for you?

• 21st_Century Standards • Benchmarking & Feedback Loops • Professional Development • Tech Integration in Curriculum Design • Change Management

3”I”Framework

Each Area needs to be

considered as part of the

total investment in ICT

60 TO 75%

15 TO 25%

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Teachers Roles are Changing

• New Skills are needed for teaching Blended

learning

• New student management concepts are used

• Pedagogy needs to be updated to incorporate

infusion of ICT into the learning process.

• Pedagogy is transforming into Andragogy.

• Some Projects may be virtual

• Considerations of Info-skills embedded into

learning

• Not all teachers need to do this (but how

much is enough?

Technology Adoption Curve

:

Diffusion of e-Learning based on Profiling

Build on Success with Early Adopters and Ignore the uninterested

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Laggards

Late Majority

Early Majority

Early Adopters

Innovators

TIMS - Technology Integration Matrix

Entry Adoption Adaption Infusion Transformation Active Collaborative Constructive Authentic Goal Directed

Teachers must be profiled on a matrix of their ability

as well as the context in which they are working.

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Technology Adoption Curve as Prime Tool for

change management and capacity building

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Profiling can be used to identify innovators and early adopters so

they can be targeted to be the first implementers. It can also be used

as part of the selection process for new teachers

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Helps overcome the inertia in updating and changing the system by

better focusing where professional development is happening

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Professional Development should target teachers according to the

Technology Adoption Curve sequence to gain momentum and

sustainability.

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Can be used as a tool for measuring the impact of development and

training initiatives on teachers and schools.

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Assists with the transition from older teachers to younger ones who

may have better ICT skills. We are facing about a 20 year period of

major transition.

Program Phases –

Development of Educational Technology

3 Community Of Applied Practice 1 Teacher Profiling 2 Teacher Development 4 School Profiling 5 School Development 6 Student Profiling 7 Student Development