A power point presentation created to show my understanding of 21st Century Learning and Assessment

1. 21st Century
Learning &
Assessment
Patrice Forde
21 Century Assessment
12th June 2013

2. What is 21st Century Learning
& Assessment
21st Century Learning & Assessment is embedded in
various strategies need to advance students
learning in a dynamic world. The following can be
noted
Project base + Higher Order thinking + Collaboration =
21st Century Learning
21st Century Learning + Self & Peer Assessment +
Timely Feedback & Reflection =
21st Century Assessment

3. Characteristics of 21st
Century Students
Students engaged in 21st Century learning and
assessment will develop the following skills
driven in a 21st Century Classroom
» Communication & Collaboration
» Creativity & Innovation
» Critical thinking & Problem Solving
» Technology Savvy
» Self Directed Learning

4. Characteristics of 21st
Century Assessment
Teacher
» Teachers collaborate with other teachers
» Utilizes different forms of assessment tools
» Teacher becomes a facilitator and guides
students learning
» Teacher listens more and talks less
» Uses collaborative skills
» Utilizes different technological tools

5. 21st Century Classroom
Shift
21st Century Assessment integrates Formative and
Summative Assessment
Formative Assessment is the process of assessing
students during a course of study. It is used to
gauge students learning needs and offer
corrective measures.
Summative Assessment is the process of assessing
students knowledge of the concepts covered
giving a final grade. In 21st Century learning it
also assess the products and the performances

6. 21st Century Learning &
Formative Assessment
Process
» Keeps track of students learning
» Checks student’s understanding of concepts
» Provides timely feedback
» Creates independent students
» Guides students in creating quality projects
» Aids students in learning research skills

7. 21st Century Learning &
Summative Assessment
Process
» Engages students in authentic ways to
demonstrate their understanding of the
concept through the use of creating videos and
creating models.
» Summative Assessment in the 21st Century
Learning and Assessment is useful because it
guides further learning activities and plans for
the future.

8. 21st Century Learning &
Assessment
21st Century Learning & Assessment can be
summarized in the following way:-
» 21st Century Learning & Assessment requires a shift
in the teaching and assessment practices in the
classroom.
» Requires various skills which can be assessed by
teachers, parents and students.
» Integrates both formative and summative
assessment practices in the classroom.

9. Reference
Intel® Teach Elements: Assessment 21st Century
Classrooms