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1. 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
Gallit Zvi

2. DEFINITION
“In 21st Century Learning, students use educational
technologies to apply knowledge to new
situations, analyze information, collaborate, solve
problems, and make decisions.”
-BC Curriculum

3. 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
Solve Problems/Passion Based Learning: Genius Hour
Analyze/Reflect: ePortfolios
Collaborate/Global Connections: Blogging & Twitter

4. GENIUS HOUR
Based on:
• Google 20% philosophy
• Dan Pink’s research on motivation
Why?
• Build creativity
• Foster sense of wonder/inquiry
• Allow for student choice/passion based learning
• They love it!

5. MAKING MOVIES

6. RESEARCH

7. BAKING & DECORATING

8. MORE INFO…
geniushour.wikispaces.com & gallit.weebly.com

9. EPORTFOLIOS
Why?
• Students reflect on own learning
• Students create websites
(able to be creative and tell their own story)
• Easy/Meaningful Student-Led Conferences
• Authentic assessment
• They love it!

10. PLATFORMS
Weebly
Wordpress
Evernote
Kidblog

13. KIDBLOG

14. MAKE CONNECTIONS
@gallit_z @mrszvisclass

15. THANK YOU! STAY IN TOUCH
zvi_g@sd36.bc.ca
@gallit_z
gallit.weebly.com