21st century global trends in education

Global Trends in Education21st Century

Sarah Elaine Eaton, Ph.D.

Acknowledgements

Thank you to Tonia Carriger and the team at CILC.

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Introduction

• Today’s classroom is vastly different from that of the 20th century.

• Meta-analysis of current research.

• Identification and analysis of emerging trends.

• Different value systems around the world.

• Change occurs at different rates.

• Some trends are local, others are global.

Assumptions

Technology will not only enhance education, it will drive learning of all kinds.

Global Trend #1Technology use and integration

Technology will become increasingly mobile, meaning that opportunities for learning will - and already do - exist everywhere, all the time.

Global Trend #2Expansion of Mobile Technology

Global Trend #3Asset-based approaches

to evaluation

• Portfolios - Classroom scale

• Benchmarks - Regional and national scale

• Frameworks - International scale

• Knowledge will be created and co-created, not simply “imparted” by teachers.

• “The sage on the stage” phenomenon is disappearing.

Global Trend #4Increased creativity

Shared interests, curiosity and a hunger for learning are driving us to reach beyond our own borders.

Global Trend #5Global approaches

Teachers and students are experiencing more of the world, more often, starting from a younger age.

Global Trend #6Global mobility

The barrier of geography is being transcended by technology, creativity and a desire to “go global”.

Global Trend #7“Borderless” education

Reach out. Go global.

• Make learning make sense in today’s world.

• Embrace and integrate technology.

• Reward creativity.

• Incorporate asset-based evaluation.

• Advocate for a global approach.

Tips for the 21st Century Educator

• Evaluation.

• Thank you gift for you.

Wrap up

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Eaton, S.E. (8 September 2010). “Twenty-First Century Global Trends in Education” presented at the Center for Interactive Collaboration and Learning.

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