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June 16-19, 2008 |
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“Peanuts, Pogo,
People and Politics” Learners have always looked for relevance in what and how they are learning, including today’s digital natives. They are demanding and utilizing new interactive models and digital resources to make their learning much more relevant and engaging. Unfortunately, these models and resources are not yet widely used in our schools today. This session will explore what these learning environments look like; why it is imperative that our schools adopt and innovate using these models and resources; and, organizations and technological innovations are moving to accelerate their use.
Tom Burnett, Ph.D. As Apple’s Strategic Initiatives Manager, Dr. Burnett is responsible for efforts in this field including working with state/national leaders on education policy; working with schools/universities on R&D opportunities; and, facilitating strategic planning for the successful implementation of 21st century learning environments. Dr. Burnett has also served as the World-Wide Manger for Online Learning at Apple. His work included the creation of the Apple Learning Interchange and the Apple Professional Development Online. Dr. Burnett has been on faculty at the University of Texas, University of Nebraska and University of Missouri in the area of instructional leadership and technology. He has also served as an Assistant Superintendent for Strategic Planning and Technology in the Austin (TX), Lincoln (NE) and Independence (MO) school districts. Dr. Burnett holds degrees in Secondary Mathematics and Educational Psychology/Research. His doctorate is in General School Administration, Research and Computer Science from the University of Missouri.
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