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21ST CENTURY LEARNING…TECHNOLOGY…HUH?
Betsy Hood
Director Educational Resource Center
WGTE Public Media
This is a Benchmark in the Ohio Academic Standards for Technology for which grade band?
K-23-56-89-12
Students understand terminology, communicate technically and select the appropriate technology tool based on their needs. They use technology tools to collaborate, plan and produce a sample product to enhance their learning and solve problems by investigating, troubleshooting and experimenting using technical resources.
The illiterate of the 21st century are not those that cannot read or write, but those that cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.
Alvin Toffler
Industrial Age Knowledge Age Knowledge Work
Thinking ToolsLearning Research
Digital Lifestyles
WHAT ARE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS?
WHAT ARE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS?
creativity
innovation
collaboration
problem-solving
critical thinking
systems thinking
communication, etc…
But, these do not stand alone…
As a P21 Leadership State, Ohio has committed to, within the next three years:ensuring every educator participates in at least one significant professional
development program focused on integrating 21st century skills into
content; updating state standards to reflect a combination of skills and content; and,
developing and introducing one significant assessment of 21st century
skills.
“Our children deserve educational opportunities that prepare them for the future. By joining P21, and with the support of leaders at the state level and in our schools, we are building a foundation for education that will help our students achieve and succeed, whatever the future may bring.”
- State Superintendent Deborah Delisle
OHIO IS JOINS THE PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
Framework for Learning in the 21st CenturyThe Partnership for 21st Century Skills
leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education
brings together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers
define a vision for 21st century education ensure that students emerge from our schools with the skills
needed to be effective citizens, workers, and leaders in the 21st century
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
www.21stcenturyskills.org
21ST CENTURY SKILLS: HOW DO WE GET THERE?
Framework for Learning in the 21st Century
Keystone
StudentOutcomes
Support Systems
Core SubjectsEnglish, reading, language artsWorld languages Arts Mathematics Economics Science Geography History Government and Civics
21st Century ThemesGlobal Awareness
Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacyCivic Literacy
Health Literacy
Keystone
Learning and Information SkillsCreativityCritical thinkingCommunication
Life and Career SkillsAdaptability
Self-directionSocial skillsProductivityLeadership
Information, Media, Technology SkillsInfo literacyMedia literacyTech literacy
StudentOutcomes
21st Century Standards & Assessments
Deep understanding, real-world, build understandingFeedback embedded, balanced
Curriculum & Instruction
Apply 21st C skills within core subjects
Professional Development
Direct instruction + PBLStrategies for integrating 21st c skills
Learning Environments
Relevant, applicable learningExpanded learning communities
Support Systems
A SHIFT IN TEACHING & LEARNING?
Reading wRiting aRithmetic
Rigor Relevance Relationship
Collaboration
Communication
Creativity
3 Rs 3 Cs
Networking Literacy
REFLECT…
Are learners and teachers in your school working with 21st century skills?
What barriers exist to moving ahead toward incorporating 21st century skills into thecurriculum?
What support will learners and teachers need to achieve progress?
WHAT DOES THIS TYPE OF LEARNING LOOK LIKE?
TEAM LEARNING
HOW DO YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN?STEPS TO IMPLEMENT 21ST CENTURY SKILLS INTO EDUCATION:
• Embrace a powerful vision of public education that includes 21st century skills
• Align leadership, management and resources with educational goals • Assess where schools are now • Prioritize the 21st century skills to focus on • Develop a professional development plan for 21st century skills • Ensure that students have equitable assess to a 21st century education • Begin developing assessments to measure student progress in 21st
century skills • Collaborate with outside partners • Plan collectively and strategically for the future
Partnership for 21st Century LearningMILE Guide Workshop
DISCUSSION FOR IMPLEMENTATION… In order to be a 21st century school, what do you think the critical factors are in the area of
learning and teaching?
Are 21st century skills seamlessly integrated into the learning environment?
Are 21st century skills integrated into the core curriculum?
What barriers exist to moving toward incorporating 21st century skills into the curriculum?
What support will learners and teachers need to achieve progress?
What practices or structures need to be changed?
Who can assist you in creating a plan and/or beginning the process of integrating 21st century skills within your school?
DIGITAL WORLD: TEACHERS TODAY
21ST CENTURY LEARNING IS MORE THAN JUST TECHNOLOGY!Thank You!
Betsy Hood
Director Educational Resource Center
WGTE Public Media
If you want to learn more…
BGSU USE-IT WGTE SERIESTEACHING THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER…GET CONNECTED!
Grades 3-8 Gain strategies and classroom ready resources that model effective
applications of 21st century skills Interact with technology Walk away with learning tools for immediate adoption in the classroom Engage in best practice discussions Hands-On, Integration Strategies, Tech Spotlights
October 22: iGoogle, Google Sites, 21st Century SkillsNovember 7: Google EarthDecember 3: New Ideas for the ClassroomJanuary 21: Online ResourcesFebruary 18: PodcastingMarch 25: Tech Implementation - TBD