ICE Conference - Monroe #1 BOCES Instruction and Technology

DON’T MISS
Innovation
Creativity
Entrepreneurship
Dr. Yong Zhao, Keynote Speaker
“Zhao has established himself as one of the most
compelling voices in 21st century education.”
- Ken Kay, CEO of EdLeader21, Founding President of Partnership for 21st Century Skills
1st Regional
ICE Conference
A true
catalyst event for
nurturing greater
innovation, creativity,
entrepreneurship
in K-12 students,
teachers and
districts
Participants will:
• Hear the latest thinking and research
• Reflect, discuss and learn with a diverse group
• Gain insights from a panel of regional innovators
• Clarify understanding and directions forward
Yong Zhao
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Zhao speaks
around the world
on educational
issues, related to
globalization,
creativity,
entrepreneurial
students,
competitiveness and
educational reforms.
SAVE THE DATE More information to follow
WHEN: May 12th, 2015 
COST: TBD
WHERE: TBD
REGISTER: TBD
7:45am – 2:45pm
Agenda Highlights:
• ICE Showcase
• Keynote Address
• Innovator Panel Discussion
• Breakout Sessions
Coordinated byOutstanding
Monroe #1 BOCES
opportunity for a district team of
For more details email Cory Wright  cory_wright@boces.monroe.edu
teachers, administrators and board members
HOW IMPORTANT ARE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION SKILLS TODAY?
A SUMMARY OF REPORTS HIGHLIGHTING THEIR RISING VALUE IN THE WORKPLACE
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THE FUTURE OF EMPLOYMENT: HOW SUSCEPTIBLE ARE JOBS TO
COMPUTERISATION? Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael A. Osborne (2013). OXFORD
Research determined that 45% of American jobs are at high risk of being taken by computers within
the next two decades. According to the researchers, “For workers to win the race, however, they
will have to acquire creative and social skills.”
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State of Create global benchmark study. ADOBE, 2013.
The research (n+5000) shows 8 in 10 people feel that unlocking creativity is critical to economic
growth and nearly two-thirds of respondents feel creativity is valuable to society, yet a striking
minority – only 1 in 4 people – believe they are living up to their own creative potential.
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Work Skills for the Future 2020. Institute for the Future, 2011
Novel and adaptive thinking skills will be at a premium in the next decade, particularly as
automation and off shoring continue.
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IBM 2010 Global CEO Study: Creativity Selected as Most Crucial Factor for Future
Success 1,500 Chief Executive Officers from 60 countries believe that successfully navigating an
increasing complex world will require creativity. 2010
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21st Century Knowledge and Skills in Educator Preparation A collaborative project by the
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and the Partnership for 21st
Century Skills (P21), 2010
“Today more than ever, individuals must be able to perform non-routine, creative tasks if they are to
succeed.”
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AMA 2010 Critical Skills Survey Results of a 2000+ Survey Conducted by the American
Management Association. 66.4 % of respondents believe Creativity and Innovation skills are a
priority. 63% of respondents believe employee have skills that are average or below in this area.
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The Creativity Crisis Newsweek, 2010
For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. Based on extensive long
term data.
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Ready to Innovate: Are Educators and Executives Aligned on the Creative Readiness of
the U.S. Workforce? Report: The Conference Board, 2008
“Both the superintendents (99%) and employers (97%) agreed that creativity is of increasing
importance in the workplace.”
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National Innovation Initiative Summit and Report Council on Competitiveness,
compete.org, 2005
“The National Science Foundation should take a significant role in funding pilot efforts to create
innovation-oriented learning environments in K-12 and higher education. It should also sponsor
research into the processes involved in teaching creativity, inventiveness and commercialization in
technical environments.”
Compiled by Cory Wright