Questions to reflect upon...
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Using technology, standards, tools, how can we change fixed mindsets about student potential, school structures, and moving forward in education?
Professor Carol Dweck says we need to change
Fixed Mindsets (Look Smart at All Costs) to Growth Mindsets (Learn at All Costs)
FM (It Should Come Naturally) to GM (Work Hard, Effort is Key)
FM (Hide Mistakes, Conceal Deficiencies) to GM (Capitalize on Mistakes & Confront Deficiencies)
What standards will I employ to support my Executive Position Paper (EPP)?
What project can I do to support my EPP?
What is the problem I am trying to solve?
What technologies are emerging that can help me solve these problems?
What learning theories can be used and applied to inform these choices and problem solving ideas?
Ideas to consider...
Where is the student in the educational technology landscape? When is she considered? Is she central to the discussion?
What role does big data play in educational decisions?
Should big data play a role in educational decisions? What concerns should be raised?
How will Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) change higher education?
Are MOOCs effective?
What role does curriculum theory, learning theory play when MOOCs are designed?
Will MOOCs play a role to promote equity in educational opportunities?
What role does organizational development, educational leadership play in selecting, designing educational technology opportunities for learners?
What does good/bad educational technology leadership look like?
How do educational institutions make decisions?
How does technology influence and impact cognitive development?
How does stimulating attention in a computer mediated environment impact learning retention?
Can children be overloaded with too much technology?