A presentation by Kim Cofino given to Qatar Academy staff in February 2009. Find more details on the presentation wiki: http://the21stcenturylearner.wikispaces.com
1. The 21st Century Learner presented by Kim Cofino presentation resources: http://the21stcenturylearner.wikispaces.com/ professional blog: http://kimcofino.com/blog
25. effective communicators & creators areā¦ http://www.flickr.com/photos/beija-flor/867886652/ able to create something new
26. effective communicators & creators areā¦ http://www.flickr.com/photos/practicalowl/1331640797/ able to communicate across culture, time & distance
43. make it relevant http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmueller/454262550/
44. across all grade levels and subject areas http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyinnyc/340287539/
45. a moment for self reflection http://flickr.com/photos/kevinsteele/145316000/
46. The 21st Century Learner http://flickr.com/photos/yanivg/52124840/ Q & A presented by Kim Cofino presentation resources: http://the21stcenturylearner.wikispaces.com/ professional blog: http://kimcofino.com/blog
Editor's Notes
Licensed under a Creative Commons attribution-share alike license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D.scottmcleod.net/contactdangerouslyirrelevant.orgschooltechleadership.orgOur kids have tasted the honey.www.flickr.com/photos/jahansell/251755048
Learning doesnāt stop at schoolKids are constantly connectedHow can we tap into that amazingly motivating and engaging resource
Think pair share
ISBās vision
Independent learnersFocus on learning how to learn with technologyMotivated and engaged in self improvement
Lifelong learnersCan learn how to learnIndependent learnersMetacognitiveIntrinsically motivated Focus on self improvement
Natural navigators.
Are critical thinkers.Evaluate information for authenticity, relevance and bias.Evaluate tools for applicability and effectiveness. Intuitively filter and focus.
Able to create something new and communicate those ideas with a wide audience in an appropriate wayUsing multiple media to send a message
Time, space, location are not boundariesIntercultural understandingSuccessful collaboration around a focused goal