the 21 century classroom: creating a culture of innovation ... · the 21st century classroom:...

Diane Boothe, Boise State University, USA

Linda Clark, Superintendent, West Ada School District USA

The 21st Century Classroom: Creating a Culture of Innovation in ICT

Educational Technology

Building momentum to support the 21st century

classroom

Best

practices

Build a culture

that fosters

innova-tion

Revolution-ize the

classroom experience

Showcase expanded

and creative

technology

Rethinking emerging practices: The power of technology goes beyond use “to

enhance instruction”

Goals & Objectives

ICT strategies

Support educators

Education is at a critical juncture

Vital for workforce development and

economic prosperity (West, 2013)

Examples of innovative ICT teaching

Showcasing integration of digital devices

Hands-on learning

Digital learning

Inquiry-based

learning Real world

projects

Information

Technology

Active learning tools are causing teaching methods to change

Across cultural and linguistic lines

Engagement

Pedagogy

Explanation

Capitalizing on technology

• Connected

• Flexible

• Collaborative

21st Century Classrooms Undergoing a rapid transformation

Digital

Promise

Innovative learning

environments

Showcase expanded and

creative endeavors

Explore and incorporate digital tools

Emphasis on integration of digital devices

Model real-world process

Classrooms designed by creative educators

Digital learning through simulation

How they enable students:

Opportunities in Teaching and Learning

1

2

3

4

5

Rotational model of instruction

• Actively engaged in

learning

• Educator is

facilitator

Improved Performance

E

Evaluation

Analysis

Synthesis

Teaching and learning process

1

Educators leverage new ideas

Conceptual

understandings

Increase retention

3

Move outside of

traditional classroom

setting

• Engaging with team

members

• Improving student

achievement

• Application of learned

skill sets

• Collaborator

• Project execution

• Real world problems

• ELL proficiency

2

1

21st Century Classroom Experiences

Valuable asset to

content and ELL

Fosters collaboration

and learning network

Greatly expanded

approaches for

learning

The blending of

education with

technology actively

engages students with

reward and feedback

Transitions

learners

into practitioners

Leads to improved

preparation and

language learning

Content and Language Skill Acquisition

Transition from authentic

materials to live materials

allows cultural learning

Enables creation of live

curriculum

3

Extend science content

and reinforce the learning

environment

2

1

4 Language learners are

inspired with a range of

activities and new media

•Capacity and technology that results in a digital

learning environment extends far beyon the

traditional classroom

•”These are the seeds from which widespread

innovation will grow” (Dr. Linda Clark,

Superintendent, West Ada School District)

•High quality learning is characterized by

embracing the demonds of our rapidly evolving

and expanding global society

•New and increasingly intriguing technologies are

emerging everyday

Conclusion

THANK YOU GRAZIE