This document discusses factors that influence 21st century teaching and learning. It describes the ASSURE model, which supports the National Education Technology Plan by helping teachers strategically plan technology-integrated lessons and assess student learning. It outlines characteristics of 21st century teachers, including technological competence, information literacy, and commitment to technology-focused professional development. It also discusses how 21st century learning environments expand into global classrooms using technology for inclusion, connecting schools and homes, and offering online education options. Finally, it mentions that government and organizational grants are available to support 21st century learning through technology.

1. Preparing for
Tomorrow’s
Challenges
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2. Preparing
for Tomorrow’s Challenges
 Understand factors influencing the advancement of
21st century teaching and learning
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3. Introduction
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4. The ASSURE Model and
21st
Century Learning
 The ASSURE model supports the National
Education Technology Plan
 #1 Analyze learners; helps teachers gather correct
resources and prepare individual support
 #2-5 Help teachers to strategically plan
technology integration lessons
 #6 Evaluate and revise; helps teachers assess
student learning and the effectiveness of their
lessons
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5.  Technological
Competence
 Information Literacy
 Technology-Focused
Professional
Development
 Professional
Engagement
21st
Century Teachers
Improve student
learning through
skilled pedagogy,
technical competence
and information
literacy
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6. Technology Competence
Knowing how and when to use technology to enhance
student learning
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7. Information Literacy
 Teachers should demonstrate the following
 Skills
 Accessing information
 Verifying data
 Appropriately acknowledging information sources
 Following copyright regulations
 Communication with students and parents
 Email
 Discussion boards
 Classroom website
 Willingness to explore new technologies for learning
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8. Technology focused
Professional Development
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9.  The Global
Classroom
 Technology for
Inclusion
 Technology
Connects
Schools and
Homes
 Online Education
21st
Century
Learning Environments
Expand into “global”
classrooms that use
technology for inclusion,
connecting schools and
homes, and offering
choices of online education
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10. The Global Classroom
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11. Technology for Inclusion
 Low-income and
Minority Learners
 English Language
Learners
 Learners with
Disabilities
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12. Technology
Connects Schools and Homes
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13. The Choice of Online Education
 Growth of online learning in PK-12
environments
 Courses
 Online resources
 Online degree (FLVS)
 Bridges the gap
 Distance
 Poverty
 Limited course offerings
 Offered on campus to provide students with
high-speed Internet computers
 Use technology and media to address diverse
needs and create global classrooms
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14. Technology Grants for 21st
Century Learning
 Government Grants
 Organizational
Grants
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15. Demonstrating
Professional Knowledge
1. Describe how the ASSURE model supports 21st
century
learning as described in the National Education
Technology Plan.
2. Discuss the characteristics of a 21st century teacher who is
technologically competent, information literate, and
committed to professional growth and engagement.
3. List ways that 21st century environments use technology
for inclusion, to connect schools and homes, and to offer
the choice of online education.
4. Describe the types of technology grants available for 21st
century learning and briefly explain the basic components
included when writing a grant proposal.
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