Developing the Global Student V2

Developing the Global Student: Practical Ways to Infuse 21st Century Literacy Skills in Your Classroom Presented by Kim Cofino Teach IT! Singapore November 2007

Crucial Concepts
Understanding 21st Century Literacy
Why go global?
The Big Picture
Technology ToolBox
Resources
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Enter the 21st Century… Image from: http://netsign.co.il/comic4.gif

Our Information Landscape
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Our Information Landscape Image from: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Web_2.0_Map.svg/800px-Web_2.0_Map.svg.png

The Future of Information
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<Video>
The Web is Using Us:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE
What do you think?

What is 21st Century Literacy ?
Students and Teachers who are:
Effective Learners
Effective Collaborators
Effective Creators
Image from: http://www.uniquecare.org/Collaborate%20250.jpg What do you think?

21st Century Learners :
Lifelong learners
Can learn how to learn
Independent learners
Metacognitive
Intrinsically motivated
Focus on self improvement
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21st Century Learners :
Are critical thinkers.
Evaluate information for authenticity, relevance and bias .
Evaluate tools for applicability and effectiveness.
Intuitively filter and focus .
Natural navigators.
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21st Century Collaborators :
Are effective communicators.
Are socially and culturally aware .
Take responsibility for their role.
Are flexible .
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21st Century Collaborators :
Are able to delegate or share responsibility when necessary.
Are equally comfortable as either leaders or participants.
Appreciate and internalize the essential interdependence of being part of society.
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21st Century Creators :
Effectively analyze and synthesize.
Originality, innovative and creative contributors to society.
“ think outside the box”.
Systems thinkers.
Goal oriented and productive.
Demonstrate ethical responsibility.
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<Video>
Classrooms of Today & Tomorrow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnh9q_cQcUE
What do you think?

21st Century Literacy
How are your students learning these skills?
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Why Go Global ?
“ The World is Flat ”
We are no longer bound by four walls of classroom
Authentic learning experiences
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Why Go Global ?
Learning (and life) is networked , digital, connected.
Create an authentic classroom environment.
Image from: http://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/2006/0306/images/old_classroom.jpg

Why Go Global ?
Power of personal learning networks
Screen Shot from: Chrissy Hellyer @ Teaching Sagittarian: http://teachingsagittarian.edublogs.org/

Why Go Global ?
Tap into the energy that our students bring to class.
Embrace the way they learn in order to effectively engage and teach.
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The Big Picture
Curriculum drives technology
Begin with the end in mind
Technology as a tool
Mindset , not a skill set
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The Big Picture
Embed authentic use of technology
Inquiry process
Technology Design Cycle
It’s about conversations
Image from: IBO MYP Technology: http://www.ibo.org/myp/curriculum/group8/

The Technology Toolbox
How to pick the right tools for the job
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The Technology Toolbox

ToolBox: Blogs
When to use a blog :
individual reflection seeking feedback
Grade 5 Student Blog: http://heejae.learnerblogs.org/

ToolBox: Blogs
Features of a blog :
Entries posted in consecutive order, newest on top
Comments from readers extend classroom learning
Personal learning journal
Grade 5 Student Blog: http://heejae.learnerblogs.org/

ToolBox: Blogs
<Student Sample>
Grade 5 Student Blog Hee Jae’s Frwog: http://heejae.learnerblogs.org/

ToolBoox: Wikis
When to use a wiki
collaborative knowledge building
Grade 6 Student Wiki: http://codeblue.wikispaces.com

ToolBox: Wikis
Features of a wiki
Easy to create website
Easy collaboration beyond classroom
Extend discussion beyond the classroom
Trackable page edits

ToolBox: Wikis
<Student Sample>
Grade 6 Student Wiki: http://codeblue.wikispaces.com

ToolBox: Social Networking
When to use Social Networks
Connecting students and teachers
Grade 5 Xtreme Learning Ning: http://xtremelearning.ning.com/

Features of Social Networks
Create groups of learners
Facilitate forum discussions
Personal reflection space within a community
Members take ownership of their learning
Easily upload multimedia

<Student Sample>
Grade 5 Xtreme Learning Ning: http://xtremelearning.ning.com/

ToolBox: Collaborative Multimedia
creative representation of ideas
Sample Project: Books Go Global!: http://voicethread.com/share/14710/

Features of multimedia tools
Integration of multiple media
Subscription service (podcasts)
Collaboration on digital storytelling (VoiceThread)
Sample Project: Books Go Global!: http://booksgoglobal.wikispaces.com

<Student Sample>
Sample Project: Books Go Global!: http://booksgoglobal.wikispaces.com

ToolBox: VoIP
When to use VoIP
Communicating with personal learning network
Connecting on a personal level
Sample Project: Life ‘Round Here: http://chriscraft.wikispaces.com

ToolBox: VoIP
Features of VOIP
Audio/video e-mail
Audio/video chat
Recording discussions
7th Grade YackPack

ToolBox: VoIP
<Student Sample>
Sample Project: Life ‘Round Here: http://chriscraft.wikispaces.com

The Ultimate Goal
Learning anytime, anywhere.
Develop a global Personal Learning Network
Communicate, Connect and Collaborate
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Resources
All resources for this presentation can be found at:
http:// developing the global student. wikispaces .com/

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