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Corporate Social ResponsibilityNews
6.03.2008 - 02:09pm ET
Learning To Change/Changing To LearnCoSN and Pearson Foundation Launch New PSA to Spotlight Transformative Role of Technology in K-12 Education
(CSRwire) WASHINGTON, June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consortium for School Networking
(CoSN) and the Pearson Foundation today announced the official launch of a
new public service announcement (PSA), "Learning to Change/Changing to
Learn." The five-minute video, previewed in Singapore during the Pearson
International 2008 Conference on Science & Mathematics hosted by the
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the Pearson Foundation,
shares the views of an international panel of key educators and thought
leaders. Together, their voices document the need for all educational
stakeholders to develop contemporary classroom practices that incorporate
technology to individualize and maximize student learning.
Each participant agreed to take part in "Learning to Change/Changing to Learn" in an effort to stimulate a global dialogue about the need for change in education, and the role that technology might play. "Each participant shares CoSN's desire to encourage dialog and consideration of the role that technology has to play in education," said Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN. "Most children arrive at the typical school coming from a technologically-advanced world full of interactivity and connectedness. Yet when they cross the classroom threshold, most technologies they find engaging are banned. If we want to prepare our students with skills to succeed, we need to rethink education. Technology has transformed every other industry sector. It is time we focus on how technology can personalize and transform learning." "Learning to Change/Changing to Learn" is the second in a series of public service announcements planned by CoSN and the Pearson Foundation, each focused on the challenges and opportunities of integrating technology into teaching practice around the world. In April, the organizations released "Empowering the 21st Century Superintendent," which collects the voices of U.S. school superintendents on the integrated role of technology and education. Last November, CoSN, the Pearson Foundation, and senior U.S. educators and policymakers traveled to Scandinavia to explore how high performing educational systems around the world are investing in technology to create 21st century learning environments. About the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) CoSN is the country's premier voice in education technology leadership, serving K-12 technology leaders who through their strategic use of technology, improve teaching and learning. CoSN provides products and services to support and nurture leadership development, advocacy, coalition building, and awareness of emerging technologies. CoSN leadership initiatives include: Using Technology to Raise the Achievement of ALL Students (www.accessibletech4all.org); Cyber Security for the Digital District (www.securedistrict.org); Data-Driven Decision-Making (www.3d2know.org), K-12 Open Technologies (www.k12opentech.org); Taking Total Cost of Ownership to the Classroom (www.classroomtco.org); Value of Investment (www.edtechvoi.org) and the development of the Council of School District Chief Technology Officers (CTO Council). CoSN's membership includes a unique blend of education and technology leaders, policy makers, and influencers from the public and private sectors. Our audience includes key technology leaders (often called Chief Technology Officers-CTOs) in leading-edge states and districts, policy makers, private sector leaders, as well as those technology leaders who wish to accelerate their districts'or states' systemic technology use. Visit www.cosn.org or phone 866.267.8747 to find out more about CoSN's programs and activities supporting leadership development to ensure that information technology has a direct and positive impact on student learning in elementary and secondary schools. About the Pearson Foundation The Pearson Foundation extends Pearson's commitment to education by partnering with leading nonprofit, civic, and business organizations to provide financial, organizational, and publishing assistance across the globe. The Foundation aims to make a difference by sponsoring innovative educational programs and extending its educational expertise to help in classrooms and in local communities. More information on the Pearson Foundation can be found at www.pearsonfoundation.org. For more information please contact:
Jennifer Cummings
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