A presentation for the Learning 2.008 conference in Shanghai in September 2008. Focuses on how to bring a 21st century learning perspective to K-12 schools.

1. Making the shift happen presented by: Kim Cofino professional blog: http://mscofino.edublogs.org presentation resources: http://makingtheshifthappen.wikispaces.com/

2. the 21 st century learner iPhone tutorial

3. vision implementation connecting

4. part 1 vision

5. the only constant is change

6. Always on

7. an eye on the future Classrooms of Tomorrow

8. Develop a vision

10. effective learners

11. communicators & creators effective

12. effective global collaborators

13. part 2 connecting

14. It’s about the conversations

15. building bridges

16. constructing new understandings

17. energize

18. part 3 implementation

19. leadership

20. defined expectations

21. transparency

22. communication

23. into the curriculum embedded

24. deepen understanding

26. don’t forget to document

27. moving from cooperation to collaboration

29. built-in support

30. an integrated support team

32. differentiated progress

33. Frequent & consistent collaborative planning, learning and assessment: Classroom teacher and technology facilitator work as full partners in the planning, learning (teaming in the classroom) and assessment process. Regular collaborative planning, learning and assessment: Classroom teacher asks technology facilitator for assistance in planning, learning (teaming in the classroom) and assessment as needed. Occasional collaborative planning, learning and assessment: Classroom teacher works with technology facilitator outside of class time to plan and implement projects. Occasional teaming in the classroom, as needed. Occasional conversations: Technology facilitator offers helpful advice and tips to classroom teacher as s/he tackles new projects at their own pace. Classroom teacher actively assists other team members in use of technology. The Collaboration Cycle: Building Independence Through Partnership Pre-assessment of skills, readiness & interest Post-assessment, graduated expert, teacher mentor Consistent Professional Development Opportunities : after school walk-in sessions 3 days per week, curriculum planning at the team level, individual assistance as needed, advice and tips offered to teachers and teams as appropriate to curricular needs.

34. at the ready resources

35. the right tools for the job

36. infrastructure

39. take time to reflect

40. vision implementation connecting

41. Q & A presented by: Kim Cofino professional blog: http://mscofino.edublogs.org

42. Image Sources (Creative Commons License) in slide order: 1 & 36. Night Sky (green): http://flickr.com/photos/fortphoto/183873581/ 2. Baby: http://flickr.com/photos/asam/432194779/ 3 & 4 & 8 . Sight: http://flickr.com/photos/zanotti/324894615/ 3 & 13. telephone pole: http://flickr.com/photos/iangallagher/89778029/ 3 & 18. yellow brick: http://flickr.com/photos/ricardo_ferreira/140494434/ 5. Night Sky (blue): http://flickr.com/photos/dietpoison/204585367/ 6. NY at night: http://flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/497814516/ 7. Eye: http://flickr.com/photos/rdaassoc/513882871/ 10. Steering Wheel: http://flickr.com/photos/paulvaarkamp/865876994/ 11. Birds on wire: http://flickr.com/photos/suckamc/5388273/ 12. NASA: http://flickr.com/photos/pingnews/491430005/in/photostream/ 14. Conversations: http://flickr.com/photos/unaciertamirada/2499086247/ 15. Bridge at sunset: http://flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/290985100/ 16. Cranes: http://flickr.com/photos/innoxiuss/1312264601/ 17. lighting: http://flickr.com/photos/hop-frog/1053322365/ 19. fish: http://flickr.com/photos/brujamavi/2824076847/ 20. topiary: http://flickr.com/photos/taz/1515572437/ 21. green leaves: http://flickr.com/photos/leonweber/2199687527/ 22. phone cord: http://flickr.com/photos/bitzi/233836717/ 23. bike: http://flickr.com/photos/cactusmelba/169623777/ 24. pink flower: http://flickr.com/photos/70936800@N00/2494716085/ 26. notebook: http://flickr.com/photos/paulwatson/5184351/ 27. tandem bike: http://flickr.com/photos/pradprathivi/2348766828/ 29. mountain climbers: http://flickr.com/photos/druclimb/2132948226/ 30. gears: http://flickr.com/photos/17258892@N05/2588347668/ 31. spiral stairs: http://flickr.com/photos/sunsurfr/391988714/ 32. mandolin: http://flickr.com/photos/markcoggins/604946335/ 33. hammering in the cave: http://flickr.com/photos/theklan/527782553/ 34. stairs: http://flickr.com/photos/28481088@N00/2519479147/ 35. dew drop: http://flickr.com/photos/stevewall/478343451/