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  [email protected] teachers, administrators and board members HOW IMPORTANT ARE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION SKILLS TODAY? A SUMMARY OF REPORTS HIGHLIGHTING THEIR RISING VALUE IN THE WORKPLACE • 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.” • 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. • 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. • 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 • 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.” • 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. • The Creativity Crisis Newsweek, 2010 For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. Based on extensive long term data. • 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.” • 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