10.century learning opening-fall07
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This document discusses education for the 21st century. It outlines the key differences between 20th and 21st century learning, including that today's students think and process information differently. The six elements of 21st century learning skills are described as core subjects, 21st century content, ICT literacy, learning skills, life skills, and 21st century assessments. Examples are given of how a 21st century classroom differs from a 20th century classroom in areas like the teacher's role, instructional focus, and use of technology. Resources available from the WVDE to help schools implement 21st century education are also listed.
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10.century learning opening-fall07
- 1. Education for the 21st Century
- 2. Office of Assessment and Accountaility Presented By Jan Stanley, Assistant Director Office of Assessment and Accountability
- 3. Session Goals Review the components of 20th century learning Develop an understanding of the 21st century learning skills Recognize assessment as a key component of instruction in the 21st century Develop an understanding of available resources
- 4. Let’s Think…. How has our world changed?
- 5. Use this chart as a brainstorming tool to reflect upon the changes that have taken place during your lifetime. Activities Your School Years Your Life Today Communication Careers Methods of Purchase Education
- 8. JOBS
- 10. EDUCATION
- 11. Learners are the same as they have always been. The same methods that worked for me when I was a student will work for my students now.
- 12. Today’s Learners Are Different Marc Prensky, Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants 2001 They think and process information fundamentally differently from their predecessors.
- 13. Quiz Time… What were the main components of 20th century learning?
- 14. Framework for 20th Century Learning
- 15. Quiz Time… What are the six elements of the 21st century learning skills?
- 16. Framework for the 21st Century Skills
- 17. Key Element #1 Core Subjects Emphasize the core subjects of reading, English, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics, government, economics, arts, history, and geography Expanding student understanding in core subjects beyond minimal mastery
- 18. Key Element #2 21st Century Content Global awareness Financial, economic and business awareness Civic literacy Health and wellness awareness
- 19. Key Element #2 21st Century Content should be delivered in a 21st Century Context Relevant Context vital, practical emotional and social connections to skill and content bringing the world into the classroom, taking students out into the world creating opportunities for students to interact with each other and adults in authentic learning situations
- 20. Key Element #3 ICT Literacy Informational and communication technology ability to use technology to support 21st century teaching and learning ability to use technology to meet CSOs and state/national educational technology standards
- 21. Key Element #4 Learning Skills Information and Communication Skills Information and media literacy Visual literacy Communication
- 22. Key Element #4 Learning Skills Thinking and Reasoning Skills Critical thinking Systems thinking Problem solving Creating and innovating
- 23. Key Element #5 Life Skills Interpersonal and Self-Directional Skills Interpersonal and collaborative skills Self-direction Accountability and adaptability Social responsibility Ethical behavior
- 24. Key Element #6 21st Century Assessments Using high quality assessments that measure students’ performance for the elements of a 21st century education
- 25. Quiz time… How does a 20th century classroom compare/contrast with a 21st century classroom?
- 26. Contrasting 20th and 21st Century Educational Practices 20th Century Practice Teacher’s role Student’s role Student results Instructional focus Lesson design Instructional strategies Instructional and technology tools Assessment practices 21st Century Practice Teacher’s role Student’s role Student results Instructional focus Lesson design Instructional strategies Instructional and technology tools Assessment practices
- 28. Concluding Thoughts…. What conditions do we control that can be altered to improve student achievement?
- 29. Issues related to student achievement are derived from 4 areas: Curriculum – what we teach Quality of instruction – how we teach Effectiveness of schools – where we teach Characteristics of students – who we teach
- 30. Resources What resources are available to assist districts and schools in educating students for the 21st century?
- 31. WVDE Websites Learning Community Digital Resource http://wvde.state.wv.us/21stcenturydigitalreso urce/ Teach 21 http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/ Frameworks http://wvde.state.wv.us/frameworks/ Teacher Blogs and Wikis http://blog.k12.wv.us/ http://brookhavenwordjar.pbwiki.com/Glossary
- 32. Look around. Things are different now. We must adapt and change.
- 33. Henry Ford said “If you think you can, or you think you can’t . . . you are right”. WVDE challenges you to institute 21st century skills for education in our state, districts, and schools. We can make the difference for students!
Editor's Notes
- Ask participants to look at the next slide and answer the question – “ How has our world changed?”
- In groups of two or three, brainstorm changes from your elementary and secondary school years to your life today in communication, careers, methods of purchase, and education. Here is a list of some of the devices you might use and think about: iPod – CD Player Cell phone Copier Camera Scanner Thermostat DVD Player Remote Control for TV or VCR PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) Watch Video Game Player Car Telephone Answering Machine Camcorder Calculator Debit Card Computer
- iPod
- What if teachers still believed this? This assumption is no longer valid.
- Marc Prensky 2001 Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants They are the first generation to grow up with computers, videogames, digital music players, video cams, cell phones. They are digital natives. Accustomed to receiving information fast Like to parallel process and multi-task Prefer their graphics before their text Prefer random access (like hypertext) Function best when networked Thrive on instant gratification and frequent rewards Prefer games to “serious” work Teachers are for the most part – digital immigrants They came to the digital shores later in life, and they had to learn to cope with digital technology as adults.
- This is where we were….20th century learning….
- The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has developed a unified, collective vision for 21st century learning that can be used to strengthen American education. Discuss the components of 21st century learning.
- Notice that assessment is at the base spanning all other sections. Authentic 21st century assessments create the essential foundation of a 21st century education.
- Challenge them to think and perform at higher levels on Bloom’s taxonomy of skills
- Global Awareness Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions, and lifestyles in a spirit or mutual respect and open dialogue, work and community contexts Promoting the study of non-English language as a tool for understanding other nations and cultures Financial, economic and business awareness Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices Understanding the role of the economy and the role of business in the economy Applying appropriate 21st century skills to function as a productive contributor within an organizational setting Civic literacy Being an informed citizen to participate effectively in government Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions Applying 21st century process-oriented skills (defined as information/communication, thinking/problem solving and interpersonal/self-directional skills) to make intelligent choices as a citizen Health and wellness awareness Knowledge and habits that contribute to personal health
- Making Content Relevant vital, practical emotional, and social connections to skill and content bringing the world into the classroom, taking students out into the world, creating opportunities for students to interact with each other The goal of providing education in a 21st century context is to provide students ways to see the connections between their school work and their lives outside the classroom. These connections are critical to encouraging student engagement, motivation and attitudes towards learning.
- Use digital technology and communication tools such as computers, ipods, white boards etc access, manage, integrate and evaluate information from websites; Access to online learning communities and resources construct new knowledge; and communicate with others in order to participate effectively in society. communicate electronically with others in order to participate effectively in society.
- 2. Learning and thinking Skills Information and Communication Skills Information and media literacy skills Understanding of how words, images and sounds influence the way meanings are created Understanding the role of media in society Visual literacy Ability to interpret, use and create images and videos to advance thinking and decision making Communication skills: Skills needed to convey messages with meaning and understanding across various cultures and context.
- Problem-Solving Skills Critical thinking and systems thinking Exercising sound reasoning in understanding in understanding and making sound choices, understanding the interconnections among systems. Systems thinking Ability to understand the whole, recognize patterns and interrelationships for parts Problem identification, formulation and solution Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems. Creativity and intellectual curiosity Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others; staying open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives.
- Interpersonal and Self-Directional Skills Interpersonal and collaborative skills Demonstrating teamwork and leadership; adapting to varied roles and responsibilities; working productively with others; respecting diverse perspectives Self-direction Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs, locating appropriate resources, transferring learning from one domain to another – set goals – evaluate personal progress Accountability and adaptability Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace and community contexts; setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others; tolerating ambiguity Social Responsibility Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts Ethical behavior – ability to act with integrity and according to the principals of right and moral behavior
- Activity: Contrasting 20th and 21st Century Educational Practices - handout Think pair share- work independently and then share with one other in your group Share results as a table while comparing your answers to page 18 in the framework for high performing elementary and middle schools.
- How many of your classrooms look like this? The use of technology evident.
- When implementing strategies to improve school system and school effectiveness, districts must answer one pivotal question. (refer to slide)
- Learning Community Digital Resource contains digitallinks to selected readings and activities focused around 21st Century Learning. Teach 21 This site was designed by teachers to assist colleagues in planning and delivering effective 21st century instruction in West Virginia Classrooms. It enables educators to quickly access 21st Century Content Standards, Learning Skills and Technology Tools for WV Schools, as well as other resources that exemplify rigorous and relevant instructional design and delivery. Teacher Blogs - now 80 themes posted for blogging "Blog" is an abbreviated version of "weblog," which is a term used to describe web sites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information. A blog is a frequently updated, personal website featuring diary-type commentary and links to articles on other Web sites. Blogs range from the personal to the political, and can focus on one narrow subject or a whole range of subjects. WIKI being used to teach vocabulary – Brookhaven Elementary-Monongalia Inspired by the story Donovan's Word Jar, we are creating this wiki to have a record of words we want to learn. Students and teachers are encouraged to create a new page for words and to add personal definitions to words that have already been created.