Piloting the 21st Century Classroom

Taking Flight Digital Citizenship &

Digital Learning

Archdiocese of PhiladelphiaOCE Project 2010/2011 for PLP

Piloting the 21st Century"Man must rise above the Earth -- to the top of the atmosphere and beyond -- for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives." -- Socrates

Team Project

OCE ProjectOCE ProjectEffective use of today’s new media and Effective use of today’s new media and

technology requires:technology requires:

• A New Set of Skills A New Set of Skills – To Fly Well– To Fly Well• A New Outlook A New Outlook –Being Ready to Take Wing–Being Ready to Take Wing• An Eye on the Horizon An Eye on the Horizon – The Right Direction– The Right Direction• A Collaborative Spirit A Collaborative Spirit – Clear Communications – Clear Communications

and Sharing to assure arrival at the best and Sharing to assure arrival at the best destinationsdestinations

“Even the wildest dreams have to start somewhere. Allow yourself the time and space to let your mind wander and your imagination fly.”Oprah Winfrey

Flight Path

Pilot Group -A pilot group of 20 schools will participate in action research, inquiry and collaboration to evaluate and practice

Digital Citizenship and Ethics Education Digital Literacy strategies for learning,

Rigor and Relevance in the 21st Century classroom

Through Virtual Learning and Teacher Collaboration

“I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world” Sadako Sasaki

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Context Education for Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety results

in more responsible and effective use. Emphasize ethical and responsible uses of today's media

and technology for learning and for life. Responsible and safe use should be practiced daily.

Teacher Professional Development for 21st century skills will support student achievement

Teacher Collaboration and Professional Learning go hand in hand

February 2010 survey for the Strategic Plan - requests were made for more professional development which is technology focused to assist with rigor and relevance and more examples of what a 21st century classroom should look like

Team ProjectTimeline – Virtual Learning

•Schools Apply for Pilot Program – May 2010•Digital Citizenship Strand – 3 Months in the Fall of 2010•Digital Literacy and Skills – 3 Months in the Winter/Spring of 2011•Teacher Collaboration and Community – All Year via Virtual Community or Ning, Contribute to Wiki, Create Guides for other schools•Share Process with all schools. Add other schools 2011-2012 School Year

Evaluation•Surveys for Digital Citizenship Effectiveness•Loti Survey for Teacher Skills based on Nets-T •Collaboration and Contribution Data in the Virtual Community and Wiki

Measurement/Documentation•Wiki for shared tools and resources will be created

Virtual Academy Sessions will be open to all teachers and administrators

In our dreams we are able to fly ... and that is a remembering of how we were meant to be.- Madeleine L'EngleImage : http://www.flickr.com/photos/51194339@N00/24102165